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THE ROME TRIBUNE. Published daily except Monday p THE HOME TRI HL £ CO, W. G. COOP B, Ge Man’gr. Office No. 327 Broad Street, Up Stairs. Telephone 73. BA.TBSUB SUBKOKimOM. Dally, except Monday. One year $6.00 I Three m0nth5....•1.60 1x months 3.00 I One month M TO ADVKKTIBEBB. Tn Bon Tbibut™ la the official orpan Floyd County and the City of Rome. It has large and increasing subscription list, and as an advertising medium is unexcelled. Bates very reasonable. THE WEATHER. [Official Forecast.] Atlanta, Ga., February 10—For Georgia: Fair, eolder. MOBBILL, Local Forecast Official. REGISTER AND VOTE! Something over $200,000 of Rome bonds will mature on January Ist 1896. The legislative session of October-November 1895 will be too late to pa«s a funding act, for it would leave only about six weeks to place the bonds. It might be fatal to the credit of the city to go upon the market under such pressure. The funding act will have to be passed by the legislature this fall, and will have to be put in shape by the council which goes into office on the Ist of April of this year. We are, therefore, on the threshold of very important public business. It is indispensable that we select able and experienced business men to transact this business. Every citi zen ought to have a voice in the selection of the men who are to represent him in matters of so great importance. Any citizen of Rome who fails to register and vote in this election fails in a high duty and de serves to suffer for his neglect. The consequences of neglect are the same in public business as in any other. Those who are guilty of such neg lect ought not to complain of results. Again we repeat, register and vote. “Do your best and leave the rest.” LIQUOR DOES NOT FIGURE. The purpose of The Tribune in bringing out the views of aldermanic candidates on the liquor license question was to simplify the politi cal contest. All the candidates agree in the view that the license should remain at the present figure of SIOOO, and to that they are now fully committed. There was an impression on the minds of some that this question might cut some figure in the contest. Therefore we determined to exploit the matter and settle the question. Happily all are agreed, and this old disturbing question is eliminated from the present contest. This we did, not in the interest of either side, but in the interest of public peace and tranquility. Another object, was to bring the matter to record, so that there might be no doubt about it, so long as any of these men remain in office. RECEIVERSHIPS AGAIN. We had occasion several times of late to inveigh against the injustice of the receivership law. In connec tion with the attack on the Atlanta consolidated street railway two per cent of the bondholders, we protested against it, and commended the action of Judge Pardee. This com munity also commends the action of Judge Henry in a similar case. On this subject we print a com munication from Mr. W. J. Neel. We regret that he did not succeed in outgeneraling the lawyers to whom he charges the defeat of his bill. In default of this, however, the firmness of a just judge may work wonders. GOD’S WILL AND HAPPINESS. St. George Mivart is contributing to the Cosmopolitan Magazine a notable series of articles under the title of “God’s will and human happiness.” These essays are really a review of the effects of re ligion in its various forms upon the advancement of civilization. In the second paper, which appears in the Feburary number, he contrasts the state of public opinion in the Roman Empire in the time of Caesar and Cicero wi>h that in the reign of the pious and philosophical Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. The open Scepti cism of Cicero and Caesar’s bold denial of the immortality of the soul Mere followed by an era of religion and piety under Marcus Aurelias. The author shows that even Seneca the stoic, inadvertently recognized the presence and influence of divini ty, and Virgil almost prophesied the advent of Christ in the remarkable passage: Now a new offspring descends from lofty heaven. Oh! chaste Lucina, as thy Apollo reigns, be propitious to the infant boy, who shall restore a golden age and banish that of iron. The object of this review of pagan thought by Mr. Mivart is to show that the evolution of thought was preparing the world for a new and better religion, which was to make men better and happier. On this point he says of Virgils remark above quoted: “This reveals the existence in the Roman world of a state of mind which it especially concerns us here to note. There was a widely diffused feeling that a crisis was at hand which would rejuvenate a worn out world. Disciples of Pythagorus and Ploto, points, philosophers, were alike, unsuspectingly, at work with Virgil, in preparing the way for Christianity by evolving from pro ganism ideas and feelings in har mony with the new religion. Thanks to such aspirations, it was becom ing unconsciously desired before it was known, and so multitudes des pised, downtrodden, and unhappy filled with vague dreams of better things, became an easy conquest for the nascent church.” TARIFF IN THE SENATE. It is reported that the tariff bill is to be cut all to pieces by the finance committee of the senate, and that the important feature of free raw materials will be abandoned. This comes through the intelligent channel of the associated press, and may be true, but we hope, if true, such action by the committee will not be endorsed by the senate. The admission of coal iron and wool free of duty would mark a new era in the history of manufactures and com merce, which are narrowed by ar tificial limitations, as unwise as they are selfish. The admission of raw materials free of duty, makes a low er duty ou manufactured goods practicable, and tends to remove the shock of transition from one tariff to another. We do not believe the admission of coal iron and wool free of duty will stop a single factory or diminish by one pound the domestic production of these articles. On the contrary it will both cheapen production and enlarge the market, making the business of manufactur ing less a speculation dependent upon government bounty, and more a business in the legitimate sense, founded on the rock bed of real commerce, unlimited by law. We believe, aho, that the free admission of such articles will build up the coast cities, which have long lan guished,and will make new markets for the products of husbandry and art. SONG AND DANCE. When Harry Hill, the viper, tura ed to sting the woman who had been kind to him, he courted disaster: Nail by nail The ccffin’B made Set your sail For Lethe’s shade. Old Bill Chandler, apotheosis of hate, died with the election law His demise began in Florida: Nail by ’Bail, The coffin’s made, Set your sail For Lethe's shade. Governor Tillman defied the law, and now the law defies him: Nail by nail The coffin’s made Set your sail For Lethe's shade. Governor Mitchell of Florida was outwitted by the sluggers and out witted by the Louisiana Lottery under a Honduras name. Nall by nail The coffin’s made Set your sail For Lethe’s shade. Mr. Charles M. Harper, looking at The Tribune’s type machine re marked, “I hope this is the begin ning of a new era for The Tribune and for Rome.” So mote it be. Aside from any question of its effect upon the present contest, we are glad to see the registration list running up rapily. It is a healthy THE ROME TRIBUNE, SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 11, 1894. I sign. When the people who have the public bills to pay attend dili j gently to the public business, all will be well. Whereupon we remark ' again, register and vote! The keynote to Democratic action in the municipal contest is this, | register and vote. Then submit gracefully to the will of the majority. I • Voting is a sacred duty, almost as much so as attendance upon divine service. Ditto registration. A gooo motto for Sunday: pay as tou pray. Another for any day: Grit and grace will win the race. LITERARY NOTES. i The Cosmopolitan Magazine for Feb ruary is one of unusual interest. In view of the prominence of international ques tions of late, the article by W.A. Dobson on The Designing and Building of a Ship,” is one of present interest. It contains numerous illustrations, made from photographs taken from the war ships New York, Brooklyn and Cincin nati, in various stages of construction. Mr. Wm. Dean Howells continues his letters from Altruria with an installment , on the aspects of a plutocratic city—a t very timely subject, treated with the author's well known acuteness. | A special feature of this number is a poem by Sir Edwin Arnold, purporting ,to be a faithful translation from the Persian. The title is Hafiz, and the poem reminds one a little of Tom Moore’s Lallah Rookh. I The Arena has a criticism by Elbert Hubbard, of Mr. Walter T. Cheney’s book, Au Apocalyse of Life. The article is reproduced in full in another column. The Tribune acknowledges the receipt of a copy of the new historical novel, In ' the Shadow of the Alhambra, by W. M. 1 Greenlee, A. M., M. D., of Tennessee. This story is the fruit of years of study in the language and literature of the Moors, and the plot is laid in the time l of the last of the Moorish kings. This striking passage in the preface shows the scope of the work: I Perhaps in the whole range of history we can find no other nation whose posi tion is so unique, and whose period of existence presents so much that is at the same time brilliant and romantic. When we fully realize the fact that a Moham medan kingdom was placed right in the midst of the Christian nations of Europe, and held its ground nearly eight hun dred years, our curiosity must be excited to learn the causes of suclV vital power. Let us remember, too, that such a period is nearly equal to the length of existence enjoyed by a nation which we’are accus tomed to regard as having’lived to an extreme old age, viz. :the empire of Rome. i | THE “ATLANTA RING.” So the gaunt spectre of the Atlanta ring has been brought from its hiding place to do service in the gubernatorial campaign! Some of us had;,fondly hoped that the Atlanta ring was a thing of the 'past, and had been relegated to merited oblivion. ‘But it seems that this defunct hobgoblin is to be used once more to frighten the credulous and sim ple-minded. i 1 What is the Atlanta ring, anyway? Os whom is the ring composed, what are its objects, and how does it expect to carry out those objects? These are in teresting questions, and ought to be ans wered. It will not do to cry ring! ring! ' without giving details and specifications. A. ring is something tangible and defi nite—not a mere will-o’-the-wisp. Let those who assert that there is an Atlanta ring,prove it,or forever hold their peace. *** The people of Georgia are not simple tons. They will not be deceived by such a campaign-cry as the Atlanta ring. Least of all will they believe that Clem -1 ent A. Evans is the tool or the creature ' of the Atlanta ring, or any other clique or combination. The people of Georgia I know Gen. Evans. They have known him for thirty years or more. They i knew him when he drew his flashing sword and heroes onward to the charge. They knew him when his tall form towered amid battle-smoke on many a field of fame and glory. *** And they have known him too, in times of peace. In all these years, his name has not been tarnished by reproach. Is it not too late now, when, at his peo ple’s call, he enters the race for civic honors, to charge him with being the candidate of the Atlanta ring? When and where has he ever failed to come up to the fullest measure of duty and of patriotism? * * J * And why seek to prejudice Georgians against their capital city? For one, I am proud of Atlanta. She stands today without a peer in energy and enterprise. Through her, all Georgia is honored. Her coming Exposition will be of incal culable benefit to every section of our state. It is the duty of Georgians not to pull down, but to aid in building up, the capital and chief city of our com monwealth. ■K- * * The cry of Atlanta ring will fall flat. It is a poor platform for any candidate to stand on. It will not win in this campaign. The people of Georgia stand shoulder to shoulder with the citizens of Atlanta, Augusta, Rome and other cities, in this light. From the moun tains to the sea-board the flat has gone forth, and Gen. Evans will be duly in augurated Governor of Georgia. May Meyerhardt. WATCH THIS COLUMN IF YOU WANT TO KEEP POSTED ON Styles and Bargains * We will offer some very fine induce ments this week. Don’t fail to call. REMNANTS. We are closing out a large lot of remnants in Malting for 5 and 10 cents per yard below coat. Now is a chance to get a small quantity cheap. Don’t let the op portunity slip. These goods will not be here long. Spring will soon be here in all her beauty, clothed in her mantle of green. Are you ready for the season? YOUR — Attention for a few moments, please. And if you will lend us your ear we will promise to entertain yon. Our talk this week is one that will reach the heart of every lover of “home, sweet home.” For some weeks we have been placing before the trade some stunners in the way of bargains, but we are not done yet. This week we have a word to say in behalf of home. Oh, how sweet the name! Oh, the sweet, cherished faces and places it calls to one’s mind! Then we should do all possible to make it attractive, inviting and com fortable. Let us help you make yours so. It may be beautiful and cheerful now, but maybe we can help you add something to what has already been done. MATTINGS You will agree with us in saying that Mattings add immensely to the beauty, neatness and comfort of the home. Now we want to place some of our goods before you. Fine Chi nese imported Mattings, cool, fresh and clean, with all the reminders of Spring and the meadows woven in its braids. All Departments Furnish for the economical buyer a feast of bargains. Another big offer we make is in Footwear, which we are closing out at fifty cents on the dollar. Splen did goods. Come now while these wonderful offers are in your reach. Don’t pro crastinate. Now is the lime. NOW! “Time and tide wait for no one,” says the old adage, and such bar gains as we now offer don’t wait either, so call early. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THIS COLUMN for every week it will contain infor mation of value. thos. my. FOR MEN ONLY. ' "Wo "Wisli -to Sell Out Stioolsz azzud Barrel, For this week only we offer our entire stock of splendid AGATE IRON WARP BLUE AND WHITE ’ ’ D. il L At less than New York Cost. The cleanest, best and most durable Kitchen Ware made. fca“ 8 ’ } REDUCED FROM cakfpans. } 25 and 30c. to 19c. Basins, Baking Pans, Sauce Pans and Coffee Pots Re duced from 35 and 50c. to 24c. Coffee Pots, Bake Pans, Muffin Pans, Preserve Kettles Reduced from 75c. to 49c. J Every price on this<ware has been reduced from 30 to 50c per cent. This week only. Carver <£? Harper- 2 4 sun-wed:fri Im comSu*co., Fire Life and Accident Insurance. Gin Houses Insured. I Office Corner Armstrong Hotel, JOHN H. REYNOLDS, President. B. I. HUGHES, Cashier. P. H. HARDIN, Vice President. First National Bank OIF 1 ROME, G-Jk. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS; $300,000 All the Accommodations Consistent with Sate Banking Ex ended to onr cnstomen. . » Samuel Funkhouser. Heal Estate. w w.wWI I ! I T ii j i {T _ _yi " -J I ].; ly-'. ■' 'life' • | c ‘ 1 •' p J ‘ No. 315 Broad St. - - - RmCh ' H. I); HILL. Real Estate Agent, 230 BROAD STREET; ROME. GA. IFLoirrtiLrLgr a Specialty, and Prompt Settlement the Rule. mob3-dtt