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F TALMAGE RESIGNS. His Sudden Announcement Startled the Audience. PASTOR A LONG TIME. The Great Tabernacle Has Had a Hard Row of Debts to Contend With. New York, Jan. 23.—The Rev. T. De Witt Talmage startled his large congre gation in the Brooklyn Tabernacle Sun day night by announcing his resignation of his office as pastor of the church. He had just preached a sermon of unusual eloquence, through which had run a sor rowful vein. It was one of trouble. I His text was from Revelations: “And <3od shall wipe away all tears from their ieyes.” After he had finished the ser mon, proper, he said: i, “This coming spring I will have been pastor of this church 25 years, and a -quarter of a century is long enough for a any minister to preach in one place. At that anniversary I will resign this pulpit .. and it will be occupied by such persons as you may select. "Though the work has been arduous, because of the unparalleled necessity of building three great churches, two of them being destroyed by fire, the field has been delightful and blessed of God. “No other congregation has ever been called to build three churches, and I hope no other pastor will ever be called to such a fearful undertaking. My plans after resignation have not been developed, but I shall preach both by voice and newspaper press so long as my life and health are continued. “From first to last wo have been a United people, and my fervent thanks are to all the boards of trustees and elders, whether of the present or past, and to all the congregation and to Brooklyn. “I have no vocabulary intense enough to express my gratitude to the newspa per press of these cities for the generous .manner in which they have treated me and augmented my work for tliis quar ter of a century. “After such a long pastorate it is a painful thing to break the ties of affec tion, but I hope our friendship will be , renewed in heaven.' - The announcement was as sudden as it was startling. Dr. Talmage gave no warning of it in his discourse, and when it camo the vast audience was as if stunned. There was a deathlike still ness through the church while he was speaking, and nearly a minute passed after the doctor had finished before it was broken. Then subdued murmurs were heard, which Were taken up in every pew, and almost widespread com ment was begun. The closing hymn was sung in melancholy tones, the con gregation filed out and Dr. Talmage left. The Supposed Cause. The tabernacle, despite the fact that it represents the largest congregation in either Brooklyn or New York, has had a hard and rough road to travel, and is now far from the quiet harbor of pros perity. Dr. Talmage has been its guid ing star through many a storm. His managing power, tact and eloquence have drawn thousands to the church. His energy and love of the cause for which he labored have aided him in solving intricate problems of how to carry his church over daily increasing obstacles where others would have failed. His untiring perseverance has gained a name for himself and his church, and now, when 25 years of labor should have brought him to the goal he 4 has fought for, he has resigned, and his people ask why. A probable reason is that after this last year, when a wholesouled response to a call for help was imperative and • when the strain was more pressing by an immediate demand for some of its indebtedness', the congregation was weighed and found wanting. The present beautiful edifice was only finished a little over a year ago, and the congregation started out with an enor mous debt, amounting to more than $400,000, staring it in the face. Outside help with Dr. Talmage’s own cubscrition accomplished the temporary relief of the tabernacle last spring, and it was hoped that the trustees would be » able to stem it through the period of de . pressiou and finally secure its footing on a firm basis financially. These hope, however, have not been realized, and recent demands made by creditors have been a deadly blow to the prosperity of the institution. These de mands, and the failure, or inability of the trustees to meet them have worried the pastor no little, and, it may be. had a great deal to do with his giving up the charge. Trustee Leonard Moody’s plan of charging an admission fee of 10 cents did not meet the approval of Dr. Tal mage. and it is believed by many that his resignation is directly due to the new troubles. Mr. Moody, in speaking -of his plan, said: “The members of the board fully , agree with me that the only feasible method of lifting the tabernacle out of Its financial difficulties is the plan that I have proposed. Dr. Talmage, 1 under stand, is not favorable to the ticket sys tem. He is of the opinion that those who would purchase a ticket for 10 cents Would do so for the nnrnose of hearinar YOUR MONEY IS RETURNED If you receive no benefit from Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. This ajr an d business-like >£2■■ Lllfira offer is held 1 out to all ' I women who ft suffer from the diseases and de- xSsgjSisOSfigjQß | rangements pecu- L- • liar to their sex. w To weakly womanhood no prize could be more secure, nor the benefit more lasting, than that to Ijo derived from the purchase of a bottle of this famous “Prescription.” Its success in curing all the functional de rangements, painful disorders, and chronio weaknesses of women, warrants its makers in guaranteeing it, What this medicine has done for thousands of delicate women, it will do for you. At the two critical periods in woman's life, the change from girlhood to * womanhood, and, later, the “ change of life,” It’s an invaluable tonic and a soothing nerv ine, which can produce only good results. It cures cases of nervous prostration, insomnia, or inability to sleep, and many nervous disor stn due to derangement of the functions null preacn. auu ue says cnat ne is not a 10-cent man. “We don” look nt it in that light at all. I will venture to say that after tho ticket system has been in vogue for a month or so we can place the price of tickets at $1 each and fill the church as readily as we do now. “What wi want is a permanent in come, and nothing will give that to 'is except the ticket system. If that were adopted I could go to Mr. Sage and as sure him that the interest on the mort gage which he holds on the church would be speedily paid. What assur ance have las matters are being con ducted that we will ever be in a position to pay even the interest on the indebte l nese? We cannot ask any favors from capitalists to assist us until we have de termined on some plan whereby a reve nue may be derived. “There is only one Protestant church in this country in which the ticket sys them is adopted. The church is of the Baptist denomination, and is located in Philadelphia. They have no difficulty in meeting all demands, and each year, lam informed, they have a handsome surplus. Prior to the introduction of the ticket system they found it hard scratching to raise sufficient money to pay the pastor’s salary.” It has become known that Dr. Tal mage has arranged for a two months’ lecture tour through Australia. It is not known how long the doctor has had the tour in view, nor when he completed his arrangements. “I have been using Dr, Bull’s Cough Syrup for some time. It cured my baby of a very bad cougb. I believe it was the means of saving his life. Mrs. Thom as Hinton, Centreville, N. J.” A MEMORY OF MRS. H. V- M. MILLER. In the early winter morning, while the earth was still mantled in gray, the death angel descended and tenderly placed bis seal upon her brow. Through the long night she had lain expectant and at his ap proach theie dawned upon her upturn, d face, that peace that passeth understand ing and surpasseth knowledge. Slowly her closed lids lifted and with one fare well glance, one gentle sigh, like the child who yields to sleep upon its mother's bosom, she passed from earthly consciousness to the fuller, sweeter, knowledge of the Better Land. On her brow Death left no shadow, but written there were the m-j isty and grace of one wh<> reigned Queen of her home and the hearts therein. Upon that face Love and Faith and Duty too hid left their trace, while over all, through all, above all, shone’he Divine light of Peace, fitly il luminating the close of a life so nobly planned and nobly spent that when it touched the lives of others the wor d grew better for the contact. To the or phaned ones a mother, to the troubled ones a friend, many grew to higher thought, to nobler aspirations, under the firm true influence of her long and hon ored life. From fair Memphis’ wave-washed strand, Gleaming in the western light, To the Oostanaula’s waters, Flowing past Collgni’s height. From the hills of wild Glen Barney, By Tul Armab’s silver waves, To Tallulah’s gleaming torrents Boshing through the mountain caves. I In the wilds ot bonny Rabun, Under Carolina’s dome, Or within the sweet seclusion Os her peaceful,happy home. Everywhere that she has lingered, Helping all with Faith and Love, Blessings followed in her footsteps, Benedictions rise above. Long the Lord had left her with us; Left to counsel and to cheer, All along onr earthly journey, Teaching us that He was near. Now, at last her work has ended, He has c died her home to rest. Unto us remains the sorrow, Still we know His will is beet. H. A. R. The great value ot H >od’s Sarsapartl as emedy for catarrh is vouched for by thousands of people whom it has cured. REBUILDING THE ifeE WORKS. An Entire Rearrangement of the Plant With a New System. The Rome Ice Company is making ex tensive improvements which will practi cally rearrange the whole plant. To begin with the building was jacked up four inches and new pillars were built. The manifold pipes were taken out and the ice tank was raised two feet, putting it safely above the highest high water mark. New manifold pipes and new insulation are now to be pat in. New gas pumps of the latest improved pattern will take the place of the old ones and the improved brine circulating system with a new pump will ba in stalled. This work will cost about SISOO and it will be six weeks before it is com pleted. In the meantime there is plenty of ice stored to supply the town. The change will increase the daily out put from ten to fifteen tons of much bet ter and purer ice. In addition to the above improvements the company is putting in a new filter through which the water will pass be fore reaching the boiler, where it will be evaporated as heretofore at a tempera ture 260 degrees, which guarantees the destruction of all germs, while the filter removes all vegetable matter. Thus the water is subjected to filtration and evap oration, a double process which guaran tees its purity. Mr. J. P. Walker, of Birmingham, an ice factory builder, has charge of the work. The principal stockholders are W. J. Rushton, F. W. Dixon, E. Solomon and W. J. Cameron, of Birmingham, Samuel Funkhouser, J. A. Bale, W. A. Steele and Hamilton Yancey, of Rome, and Captain A. R. Steele, president of the LaFayette factory. J. J. Rowe, a Boston postoffice clerk, has been arrested for rifling the mails. the some tkihunk. wevDhsihy January 24.1894 OVER THE COUNTY. Late News From the Various County Precincts. MIS HAP TO DUCK HUNTERS Matters of interest from Coo saville, Melson and Howels. Farm Matters-Personal. Coosa. 11 e. Mr. J. E. Arnold, agent E. T. V. <fc G. railroad at this place, his returned to bis post of duty after spending a few days with his mother at Elmwood, Ga. Mrs. C. L. Daniel, who ha- been spend ing some timi with bis friends here has returned to Rome. Simeof onr citizens have Cherokee blood in their veins, which looms cp when it comes to dividing the proceeds of the Cherokee strip. E q. L W. Eirly has just returned from Northeast Georgia, where he has been taking testimony in some Itdian claims, J. A. Shaw and Jimmie McArver had quite a little experience last Thursday from which they can date future events. They went down the rivet duck shooting in a boat, accompanied by two young ladies, Misses Nannie and Lou Fl mming, with the intention of going to Mt. Hop>, the home of the young ladies. Three miles down the river the boat cap sized but the boys proved themselves as much at home in the water as on laud. They each seized a girl, swam to land, and then went b ick for the boat, which was a light canoe, self-righter, and the guns did not fall out. Through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs* J. L. Wtbo, who lived near by, tbe young people at tired themselves in dry olotnes and crossed the river to Mr. Hope. There Were some misefi sin the change, how ever. For instance tbe boys had to in carcerate their No. 6 feet iu No. 10 shoes. It was found that the girls were aoout e glit inches too short for their gowns and had a foot or two to spare in the belt. Melsou. Mr. R. B. Sitnmi went to Rime to at tend a call meeting of tbe board of edu cation of Fioyd c >unty. Mrs. E. J. Graham has left for her home in Atlanta, after spending several weeks with relatives and friends around Melson aud Cave Spring. But little farm work has been done this year. Repairing houses and moving is the business of these gloomy days. A young widower from Alabama has been for some weeks making frequent visits to this community, and it is re ported that a marriage will occur in a few days. Perhaps next week the read ers of The Tribune will learn tbe names of the contracting parties. This looks lik our Georgia young men are a little ■low, to let a widower from Alabama woo and wed one of our young ladies. The grip is here and has prostrated quite a number of people. No deaths yet; all seem better. 'Our school is progressing 'nicely, though many children have not yet been enrolled. A much larger acreage of wheat was ■own last fall than has been for some years. And farmers are talking of big oat crops. Our community is pretty well supplied with meat and bread for five or six months. Howells. Mr. Dallas Mull fell off bis mule a few days ago and hurt his arm pretty badly, but no bones are Rev. T. A. Climer has gone south to spend the spring for the benefit of his health. W. H. Dunn left last Monday morning for the Paulding county gold mines. A large dog belonging to Mr. R. B. siiflSs in Tonins Os Eczema And yet lives in ignorance of the fact that a single applica tion of the CimCURA REME DIES, will, in the majority of cases, afford instant relief, per mit rest and sleep and point to a speedy, permanent, and economical cure, when the best physicians and ail other rem edies fail. CUTICURA Works Wonders, and its cures of tor turing, disfiguring, and humil iating humors are the most wonderful ever recorded. Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug and Che Corp., sole props., Boston. About the Blood and {Skin, mailed free. Facial Blemishes, falling hair and sim ple baby rashes prevented by Cutic-ura soap, NervOUS Instantly relieved by a Cnti cura Fiat»ter, because it vi- Muscular talizes the nerve forces and VVsaLnpcc banco cures nervous pains, w cdMicss weakness and numbness. Haney was taken with hydrophobia last Wednesday and was captured and killed Thursday by Mr. Louis Drummond. IN MEMORIAL—MRS- DEJOURNETTE- A memorial service, which will ever rest like a benediction on those wao p -riioina'ed in lr, was held by the Wo man’s Prayer Circle Monday afternoon, Jan. Bb. The subject of this memorial was Mrs. DeJoumette, of blessed mem ory. whose presence iu these weekly meetings made their very atmosphere redolent with prayer and praise. As one after another, out of heart’s sincere, bore testimony to the pure life and good deeds of this sainted “mother ia Israel,’’ we felt that dearer than “the pride of the marble, tbe pomp of the dead” is a shrine •n tiuanud h.viug cbrifciian hearts; ano with deeper longing and firmer grasp on the ev rlasriug arm we prayed “Let me die the death of rhe righteous.” Oue who for many years had “taken aweet c miisel” with the departed, read tbe fallowing tribute : “I have been asked to pen a few thonuh's in memory of our dear Sister DeJournette. ‘‘Can one guld refined gold?—or deepen the tints of tbe rainbow?—or brighten the rgys of the mouday sun? If so, then we migbt bope to add something to tbe brightness of her life; but it shines before ns m a'l the luminous beauty of a stainless, self-forgetting devotion of a true follower of tbe meek and lowly JrSiis, who went about doing good. How faitlf ally she walked in His shining foot prints, for the was ever ready to raise tbe fallen, cheer the faint and lead tbe lost back to the cross. At tbe last grgat day there will be many to rise up and call her blessed. She was truly an epistle known aud lead of all men. “May her example be to us a beacon s’ar to lead us to a higher and holier liv ing. As she followed Christ so may we lollow her,J and j >in her in that blissful abode amoug the saints in 1 ght. “Who wul fill her place among us? Who is worthy to wear her mantle? She was foremost in every good word and work, a leader whom all delighted to fol low. She so closely walked with Jesus, end so beloved was she that He plucked from dea'h its sling and robbed the grave of its victory, and so give ‘His beloved sleep.” Tiuiyitmav be said of her ‘She was not, for God took her.’ ” An aged one whose feet are nearing the “the bound of life where Lindens are laid down, 11 requ sted the reading of this beautiful.token of affectionate remem brance : “Three weeks ago sat in our midst one whose body today sleeps on Myrtle Hill, while the ransomed soul has entered into rest. The first one of our band who has been called home. (When we look around and miss the sweet face of dear Sister DeJournette, our hearts are filled with unutterable sadness. But who of our number was better prepared to answer tbe call of the Mastei ? j Surely) she was one of tbe ‘waiting servants’ who, when tbe bridegroom’s voice was heard, with her lamp trimmed and burning, respond ed instantly to the call, ‘Go ye out to meet him.’ May we hear the call ‘Be ye also ready.’ “And now, dear sisters, I speak to you from the lonely heights of four score and three years. I look down through the mists of these long years, and say to you God has never forsaken me—no, not for a moment Never has His ear been deaf to my ory. G>d bless and keep each one of you, and as we travel the invisible road Zionward may we be filled with zeal and love for the Master and when the call comes to us arise instantly as did our de parted sister, and go at His bidding.” Still another bears this testimony: “As an humble member of this prayer meeting I desire to give some expression of tbe love and esteam I entertained for our deceased sister. I have known Mrs. DeJournette intimately for a number of years and can truthfully say I never knew a more consistent, uniform Chris tian. Hers was a child-like faith, reach ing even to tbe smallest matters of provi dentisl dealing. She believed in prayer with all her heart, and in talks and pray* era public or private in her habits and her beautiful life taught us lessons we cannot forget. We have all doubtless knelt with her around |the sacramental board, in the homes of the poor, by the bedside of tbe sick, and some of you in the hospitals and jail, and even in darker planes, and heard her voice in prayer for ths uplifting of humanity. If there were mors such, heaven would rejoins, and earth be glad. We who met her in the every day walks of life, enjoyed her cheerful smile and words of encourage ment, believing her one of God’s chosen ones whose influence was always for the right. While we deplore her loss we feel that ‘All is well’ with her. Though we will meet her no more here, let us emulate her virtues and so live that we may meet her on that beautiful shote where we confidently believe she has been transplanted. “Our sincere condolence and sympa thy are tendered the bereaved family.” All present on this memorial occasion, who knew and loved the deceased, spoke earnestly and impressively, as 'he spirit gave them utterance. Tile hymns, the prayers—the whole service w s an obla tion which we feel sure was accepted. Cheap Clothing. Attention is directed to the advertise ment of Messrs. W. M. Gammon & Co. to close out goods at manufacturer’s prices without freight, drayage or expenses added. It will pay you to call and see them. Trotting horses with pedi gree and three minute gait to be sold by Simon & Co. Great Horse Sales! Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, ’ JANUARY 24, 25 and 26. Green <fc Rhudy have just received bill of ladiig of another large shipment of Horses, Mares and Mules To be soldjby Simon & Co., Jat auction, January 24, 25 and 26, [beginning at 11 O’clock sharp. TWO ELEGANT RECEPTIONS- One by ths Misses Berry and One by Mrs, A. B- McDonald. Two elegent receptions enlivened Rome society last night. An afternoon recep tion for ladies was given by Miss Berry and Miss Maty McChesney Berry to Mrs. Rogers, of Knoxville, and Miss Augusta Jones, of Salma. This event was fol lowed by a reception to ladies and gentle men at night. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McDonald, at their country home, Greenwood, tendered a reception to Mrs.; J. E. Wood, of Chi cago. A great many invitations were sent out and both receptions .were largely at tended. You can buy a first quality Stetson hat at factory price at Gam mon’s Cash Cost Sale. 1-24 ts STREET TAX DEFAULTERS Take Notice. You are hereby notified to come for ward and pay your street tax at once, as you will be summoned to appear before the mtyor and council, sitting as a board of commissioners. You are liable to be fined for non-payment .of same. J. 0. Brown, City Marshal. If you want a first class tailor made suit, cheaper than you ever saw trash sold, visit Gammon’s Cash Cost Sale. Another Ticket- • FOR MAYOR. JOHN J. SEAY. FOB COUNCILMEN, First Ward.—Henry Harvey. Second Ward.—D. W. Curry. Third Ward.—J. L. Camp. Fourth Ward. —Walter Harris. Fifth Ward.—Henley Hoskinson. A poker-playing manager says that with a proper drawing card he can al ways get a full house. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria “Time la money,” said O’Nuppers, «■ he pawned his watch. Men are made manly, the old made young and vigorous by Magnetic Nervine. Sold by D. W. Curry, Rome, Ga. JACKSON OFFICE FURNI TURE COMPANY, Jackson, Tenn. Manufacturers of School, Church and Office Furniture. Schools and Churches seated in the best manner. Offices furnished. Send for Cata logue 11-lld6m • For beating his aged mother to death, John J. Welsh is I under arrest in Boston. Fits, dizziness, hysteria, wakefulness, bad dreams and softening of the brain quickly cured by Magnetic Nervine. Sold by D. W. Curry, Rome, Ga. A Port Richmond saloonkeeper’s goat ate up $37 in greenbacks. Its owner wants to send the goat to Washington for re demption. if a Or you are all worn out, really good for noth ing, it is general debility Try BKOMN’S IltOlV HITTEAH. ’• will cure you, cleansj your liver; “nd fcive a rood appetite. i .—i ■ = - Leave Your Orders for ; —and — : : : W O> O X> : —with • j O’NEILL M’F’C COMPANY, j : Telephone 76. CITY REGISTERED VOTEH3. Registration closes Saturday, Febru ary 17 at 7 p. m. Election Tuesday. March 6, 1894. WHITES. Baptiste, J Byari, ZT oenreua, AH Bale, J W -urgess J T Brown. W R Benjamin, F ;; Brett, M W tiro ksTA I Brown. JO so rry. WW. Jg Bass, J L Bryant, W II C. Comer, W T Cox. G D Cooper, DS Colder. .TA Crossman H P Crane, S B. Can p SD Carroll, Tnos. Cooper, E L D. D .bney, W H Dow lie, L P F- . .# Ford, I D Flemming J B Fuukho -ser, 9 Fouche, J S G. Grifflin. W J Gib’on, J T Govan, M P Guice, J W George, J B Green, Geo. K Goetuui Ao, G T. H. Harrls.CS H.ll, H D .i .lt.n n J H. Uiujer, J F Hough, W C Headden, W J Hl'lyer. Eben HolcSP Harper C M H yt, w D “arot.. J. bn Jf.rvev ’l -nry. Harper, A Harris, B T B«old, A I. J. Jenkins, J A John”on, W M Johnson, Miller Johnson, E J L Lumpkin, J B Lester, B 3 Lansdell, II 3 ( M. Mullen, j E McWilliams. M B JI J Mitchell, av, jr. M ilkv, R J McC-ure. JF M .to i» M C M v. Ise Mag uder. 8 F Hearers O p McLeoil. -V P Auaifou. W P Miller, HR ’ N. I s - Nunnally, W J .Neel, W J Nevin, M A 0-1 Owens, J B. O’Rear, Jack ; P. Perkins, J N Prlntnp J C. Q. 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