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THE ROME TRIBUNE.
VOL. VI. NO. 1.951
STATE BANKS.
A Flank Movement to Repeal
the Tax
THROUGH AN AMENDMENT.
Senator Vilas Said to Favor
the Repeal--A Very In
teresting Rumor.
Atlanta, February 13.—The Journal
has the following from its Washington
correspondent:
Washington, February 13.—The re
peal of the ten per cent'tax on state tax
issues is soon to become before the house
and in a most unexpected manner.
I have it from a very reliable source
that Chairman Springer is going to re
port favorably the bill of Congressman
Brawley, exempting the script issue by
the banks of South Carolina, and other
states during the late financial panic.
As soon as the measure is on the calen
dar, the fight on the uncounditional re
peal of the tax will be precipitated by
offering an amendment repealing the
tax in line with the provisions of the
democratic platform, without any whys
and wherefores.
The measure, it is believed, has enough
strength to pass the house with flying
colors.
It is also reportd from a reliable source
that Senator Vilas, of Wisconsin, the
president’s closest friend in the senate,
is preparing a bill for the repeal of the
statej bank tax. He has given the sub
ject a great deal of attention and an
able argument in favor of the repeal of
the tax can be expected of him. There
is quite even chance that at this ses
sion of congress, the prohibitory tax
upon state banks.will be repealed.
ANOTHER BOMB IN PARIS.
Twenty-four Persons Hurt—The City
Greatly Exciteil.
Paris, Feb. 13.—The excitement oc
casioned by the bomb explosion at the
case of Hotel Terminus, at the St.
Lazare railway station, has not abated
and the outrage is the subject of discus
sion in all public places. It has been as
certained definitely that at least ?4 per
sons were hurt. The name of the bomb
thrower is Leon Breton. The police
believe that he is a member of the an
archist group who have headquarters at
Neuilly-Sur-Seine.
Breton entered the room which was
full of people, bought a drink and, as he
turned to leave the case, suddenly drew
a bomb from his pocket and threw it at
a group of persons at a table.
The bomb struck an electric light fix
ture, then fell on a marble table and ex
ploded. The station was rocked by the
shock. The mirrors, windows and doors
were blown to atoms. The ceiling and
floor were rent and the walls were
crocked.
A dense, offensive smoke filled the
case for four minutes, and in the obscu
rity the bomb thrower escaped and ran J
down the sjjeet, but was pursued and
caught by three policemen.
He drew a revolver and shot one po
liceman and a woman in the throng on
the street, but other policemen overpow
ered the bomb thrower, and then had
some difficulty in protecting him from
the vengeance of a mob.
At the police station he said, angrily:
“Yes, I am an anarchist, and the
more of the bourgeoise I killed, the bet
ter it would please me.”
QUEEN LIL’S DIAMONDS.
Some of Them Recovered from ilie Thief’s
**• Sister iu Arkansas.
Ft. Smith, Ark., Feb. 13.—Six of the
3GI diamonds stolen from the queen’s
palace in Honolulu some time ago have
been recovered in this city by Chief of
Police Stirrat, who got them from Mrs.
Hattie McGinnis, a sister of Preston
Horner, alias George R. Eran, the man
convicted of stealing them. The jewels
were sent here by him, and during his
trial last September he admitted that he
had sent some of the jewels to this place
but would not give the name of his sis
ter. She corresponded with him, but al
ways signed her name "Hattie G.” Sur
ratt was notified, but could not find who
“Hattie G.” was until she spoke of her ■
brother Join in one of her letters and of
having some fine chickens.
This clew was given to Surratt by the
authorities in Hawaii, and he found
Mrs. McGinnis. She acknowledged that
she had the diamonds, and turned them
over to the officer, who has sent them to
Honolulu, and gets SIOO reward.
Out ou a Strike.
Lawrence, Mass., Feb, 13.—The 1,-
500 employes in the Washington mills
are out on a strike against the proposed
reduction of and propose to stay
out until their demands are granted.
There itt considerable indignation ex
pressed. by the operatives against the
company, and the weavers claim that
their wages recently have only ranged
frofn $5 to $7 per week. The manage
ment of the mills state that “the reduc
tion is made reluctantly, and is} hfiso
lutely necessary if the mills continue in
operation.” The statement says: “The
general business situation is responsible
for the conditions that make this adjust,
ment of wages necessary, find is entirely
beyond the control of the company.”
BABY IN AN INCUBATOR.
A Novel Way to Mite of an In-
fant— It Is Thriving.
Augusta. Ga., Feb. 13.—A baby is
being raised in an incubator in a well
known and popular family of Augusta.
Tlie names are withheld in deference to
the desire of the father. The baby is a
mite. Its father and mother are slfrong,
hearty people. The little one was’born
five weeks ago and since that time has
been in the incubator. The child ijs get
ting along nicely and is deve.lopinuwell.
xnrte is now every reason 10 oenevemat
the little one will soon be nursed to |
strength and rigor. The incubator is
constructed in a small bath tub. There
are three compai tments. In the lower
compartment is kept a burning lamp.
The lamp imparts heat to the second
compartment, which is filled with water.
The warm water regulates and equalizes
the air in the third compartment, in
which the baby resides. The whole af
fair is under direction of a well known
physician. He constantly visits his
charge and is watching the progress of
the case with, if possible, more interest
than the parents. This treatment of .the
little one will attract the attention of
the medical fraternity. The success of
the care taking of the tot up to this time
has been pronounced. Just now the in
teresting patient is kicking as vigorously
as all concerned could desire.
TAKEN IN BY A TINKER.
moonshiners Caught by a Cleverly Dis
guised Detective.
Murphy, N. C., Feb. 13.—Several
weeks ago a clock tinker made his ap
pearance here. No one doubted but
what he was a tramp. He didn’t linger
in town, but sought the rural districts.
Hanging Dog is a settlement noted for
illicit distilleries and it was here that lie
made himself agreeable and got into the
good graces of these usually suspicious
people. He mended their clocks for al
most nothing and hinted that he could
also repair stills. The people were com
pletely taken in by the unsophisticated
clock tinker. Several days ago a posse
of men rode through town and went to
Hanging Dog. which is mountainous
and not easy of access. They had no
guide, but all was explained when the j
clock tinker was recognized as the lead
er. He was a United States detective
and had three marshals with him. They
destroyed three stills on Hanging Dog
and two on Valley river. It would go
hard with a clock tinker should he visit
these sections.
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
A Boy Kept Alive by Having His Arms
Worked.
New York, Feb. 13.—Newsboy Wil
lie Holland was brought to the Manhat
tan hospital at 1 o'clock p. m., and since
a few moments after his arrival he has
not breathed once, except artificially.
On Friday night the boy, soaked with
rain, went home .shivering and com
plained of pains in his head and shoul
der blade.
He was sent to the hospital and was
able to walk from the ambulance to the
ward. After being placed in bed the
boy, who began talking, ceased sudden
ly and began to grow black in the face.
The surgeon noticed that the muscles of
the left cheek were contracted and real
ized that the boy’s lungs had ceased to
work, and he at once provoked artificial
respiration. Instantly the face became
perfectly natural and the color re
turned.
When the doctor ceased working the
boy’s arms for an instant the color dis
appeared and the face began to darken.
And so it has been all day and night.
The doctors in attendance, at the risk of
wearing themselves out, are keeping the
boy alive by artificial respiration. The
case is diagnosed “a complete paralysis
of the respiratory center.
OBSTRUCTED THE MAIL.
A Georgia Sheriff I.oclfH Up the Wrong
Train.
Columbus, Ga., Feb. 13.—Mr. J. H.
Horn, the sheriff of Webster county,
Georgia, has been arraigned here before
Ignited States Commissioner G. E.
Thomas, Jr., on the charge of obstruct
ing the Unite 1 States ffiail. A few days
ago Sheriff Horn held a Columbus
Southern passenger trgij\ four hours at
Weston. The Columbus Southern is
due its state and county taxes, and the
sheriff claims that he was obeying in
structions issued by Comptroller General,
Wright. Unfortunately, the train he
locked carried the United States mail.
Commissioner Thomas placed him under
a bond of S2OO for his appearance at the
United States court next Monday. He
easily gave tne bond.
Horse Thi< f to Be Shot.
Little Rock. Ark.. Feb. 13.—Buoeas,
a Choctaw Indian, will be shot to death
on Feb. 11 at Quinta, Sanbois county,
for stealing hors s, having been twice
convicted of the same crime. He re
ceived 50 lashes on his bare back as pun
ishment for the first offense. His friends
are trying to have the sentence changed
to imprisonment for life,
A Leading Alltanceman’s Salary.
Raleigh, N. C., Feb. 13.—The salary
of Marion Butler, the new president of
the National Farmers’ Alliance, is $3,000
annually. Under a new rule the presi
dent is not required to live at Washing
ton, but retains his residence in North
Carolina. He is the head and main
spring of the Populist party in this state.
Killed 'by 'a Horse Car.
Bessemer, Ala., Feb. 13.—A young
man, named John Wilber, while attempt
ing to jump on the front platform of a
moving horse car, missed his footing and
fell upon the track, the car passing over
his neck and breaking it. Death result
ed instantly. Wilber was single and
employed at the pipe works.
Iron Workers Rejoice.
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 13.—Fires
have been started at the Birmingham
rolling mill. A shout went up as the
match was struck, and the men went to
work with a vengeance. The landlords,
the merchants and other business men
are rejoicing.
Recovered from Polaoning.
Grove Creek, Ga., Feb. 13. —Five of
Hon. C. A. Stevens’ family who were
poisoned by eating boiled custard that
bad been kept in tin, have recovered.
ROME- (iA.. WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 14, I»}>4
PLANS APPROVED
But no Date Fixed to Begin the
Erection of the
GOVERNMENT BUILpING.
The Money Available and It Is
Hoped That Work May
Begin Soon.
It is probable that work will begin on
the government building at Rome this
spring.
A few days ago an associated press
dispatch stated that the receipts’from
the sale of bonds had so far recouped
the United States treasury for recent
losses that a large number of build
ings would be pushed forward to com
pletion. With a view to getting some
thing definite, The Tribune wired Jere
miah O’Rourke, the supervising archi
tect, asking him to wire when the work
would begin and how far the plans
were advanced. The following reply 1
was received from the acting supervis
ing architect:
WHAT THE ARCHITECT SAYS.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 13.—The
Tribune: Sketch plans and estimate for
the Rome building have been made and
approved. Cannot fix a time when
work will begin.
C. E. KEMPER,
Acting Supervising Arhitects.
This evidently means that the archi
tect has gone about as far as he can with
out specific orders from the treasury de- j
partment. The general impression is l
that these orders will be given very 1
soon, for about 75 buildings in various I
parts of the country and that the Rome '
building will be on the list. It is ‘
learned that Mr. O’Rourk promised
Judge Maddox that work on this build
ing would begin this spring without fail.
It seems from the acting supervisor’s
telegram that the architect’s office is pre- I
pared to put the work in _ motion at a
moment’s notice.
BLAND’S SILVER BILL.
Debate on Coinage of the Seignorage Con
tinues in the House.
Washington, Feb. 13.—The debate
on the Bland silver seignorage bill has I
been resumed in the house, after some
routine business which preceded it had
been disposad of.
The speaker laid before the house the
Hawaiian message of the president. At
the request of Mr. Burrows the corres
pondence accompanying the message
was read.
The message and correspondence were
referred to the foreign affairs committee.
In Impeachment Case in the House.
Washington, Feb. 13. —The house
judiciary committee have adopted a sub
stitute for the McGann resolution look.
Ing to the impeachment of Judge Jen
kins, of the seventh judical district, for
his conduct in enjoining employes of the
Northern Pacific railroad in their recent
strike. The substitute provides merely
for a full investigation of the charges as
p preliminary ni<7ys. 7
Potomac River Fish Protected.
Washington, Feb. 13.—The bill re
ported by Senator Coke and passed, con
tinuing in force the act for the protection
of fish in the Potomac river. The sen
ate bill making Labor day the first Mon
day of September a legal holiday, was
reported by Mr. Kyle from the commit
tee on education and placed on file.
Then at 12:30 p. m. Senator Gray re
sumed argument on the Hawaiian reso
lution. -<sr ' '■*’
Important Nominations.
Washington, Feb. 13.—The president
has sent to the senate the following
nominations: Eugene Townsend, super
intendent United States mint at Phila
delphia; John R. Reed, collector of cus
toms, and H. Gray West surveyor of
customs of the port at Philadelphia; J.
Marshall Wright, naval officer of cus
toms at Philadelphia, and St. Clair A.
Mulholland, pension agent at Philadel
phia. i„- "->• ‘
The President Grants ft Pardon.
Washington, Feb. 13.—The president
has pardoned William V. Holden, con
victed of violating the revenue laws in
South Carolina.
Crisp for the Senate.
MacON, Ga., Feb. 13.—A well known ,
politician who is on a visit here, makes j
the prediction Jp 60 days Speaker
Crisp will announce himself a candidatg
for United States senator to gjjcJeed
Senator Colquitt. He further says that
Congressmqjj Turner will not bq a can
didate for the senate before the next
legislature. He speaks very confidently
and says he knows what he is talking
about.
A New Cotton Seed Oil Mill.
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 13. —Mr. J.
B. Doyer is contemplating'the establish
ment of a cotton seed oil mill in this
city. The mills at Huntsville and other
places in the have proved most
profitable investments and Mr. Doyer
has investigated, the matter thoroughly
and appears entirely satisfied with the
prospect of 'making money out of such
an investment, as he is now figuring
with the machinery manufacturers.
ill. Honored Citizen Fails.
Winston, N. C., Feb. 13.—Colonel J.
W. Alspaugh, of this place, has assign
ed. He executed three deeds of trust
on Saturday night before J. J. Nelson,
of this city. The amount of his liabili
ties is placed at between $60,1)00 and
$75 ,000. W. J. Forbes, of Richmond,
Va., is preferred to the amount of $15,-
000. Colonel Alspaugh is one of Win
ston's most respected citizens.
THE THIRD PARTY
Os the Seventh District Re
organized
TERRELL SPEED ON HAND.
Whatley - Ellington - Peek—A
Big Powow at Calhoun
Yesterday,
(Special.)
Calhoun, Ga., Februuary 13 —The ,
people’s party and alliance contingent of
the seventh district met here today and
reorganized itself.
Mr. Seab J. ;Whatley presided and
introduced Col. Peek, who made a long
speech, principally as advice to congress
and the administration. President El
lington made a two hours speech solicit
ing subscription to the alliance paper.
Among those from Floyd who attended
the meeting were S. J. Whatley, M. L.
Palmer and George Washington. Ter
rell Speed,wearing his campaign beaver,
which seems to have encountered bad
weather since it was presented to him
'in Rome two years ago.
Terrell Speed will address a vast au
dience at the court house tonight.
a Darner’s itignteous wn»>u
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 13.—W. W.
Williams, a farmer from Shelby county,
this state, got off the Decatur accommo
dation with a shotgun loaded with buck
shot. He said that on Friday afternoon
1 his 18-year old daughter had gone into a |
strip of woods to drive home the cows, >
1 when she was confronted by a well
j dressed stranger, who, at the point of a |
■ pistol, made her yield to him. The
stranger had then escaped. The neigh-1
bo'rs rallied to the father’s support and
search for the rascal followed. He was
traced to Birmingham, and the father is
, here looking for him. A killing will
occur if they meet.
Unlucky Thirteen.
Philadelphia, Feb. 13.—An odd case
involving the number 13 is causing a
good deal of talk here. In November
last the Media Academy football team,
with one substitute and Professor Swith
[ in Shortlidge, principal of the academy,
sat for a photograph, taken by L. Horn
ing. At the time the boys made re
marks in a joking way about there being
13 in the group. Since then Media was
startled by Professor Shortlidge killing
his wife, and he is now in an insane asy
lum, one of the 11 football players has
died, and another is critically ill.
Ice Spans the Niagara.
Niagara Falls, Feb. 13.—An ice
bridge has formed across the river below
the falls. It extends from the foot of
the Horseshoe Falls nearly to the upper
suspension bridge. About noon it float
ed further down and a second bridge
was fbrined in front Os the American -
Falls. People are crossing on the bridge
from the foot of the inclined railway to
the Canada shore. Large quantities of
ice are coming over the falls and it looks
as if the ice bridge would remain for
some time.
Determined to Kill Himself.
Savannah, Feb. 13.—Henry Rich, a
well known paralytic, has made a third
attempt to commit suicide, which so far
has proven as signal a failure as the
other two. Rich cut his throat with a
razor in three places, severing the jugu
lar vein on the right side, which bled
freely. The old man had his wounds
dressed and is still alive, but the physi
cians say he will probably die in a few
days. His former attempts were made
by cutting his throat and taking mor
phine.
A Bank Burned.
Memphis, Feb. 13. —Fire at Colliers
ville, Tenn., has destroyed the bank of
.Colliersville and the dry goods stores of
Mitchell & Wadely and P. H. Hum
phries & Co. The total loss is $30,000.
Weather Forecast.
Washington, Feb. 13.—Forecast till 8
p. m., Wednesday—l or North Carolina
fair and colder Wednesday, northerly
winds. South Carolina —Fair and colder
westerly winds. Georgia—Fair and cold
er in the southern portion, and warmer
in the northern portion Wednesday with
westerly winds. Eastern Florida—Fair
and colder: the temperature will fall to
about 40 degrees in the extreme north
ern portion with conditions favorable
I for light frosts, westerly winds becom-
I ing variable. Western Florida, Ala
bama and Mississippi generally fair
with variable winds.
Strangely Afflicted.
Dawsonville, Ga >5 Feb. 12. —Miss
Genia Barrett, of this county, is a posi
tive monstrosity. Eight years ago she
was a medium-sized woman, now she
weighs over 200 pounds. It was dis
covered that she was being enlarged
with something like a tumor. She was
taken to Dr. Ernest Ham. of Gaines
ville, who examined her, and thought
it could be removed, but when the incis
ion was made he decided that it would
be fatal to perforin the operation. The
poor girl was very much disappointed
and grieved when she recovered from the
effects of chloroform to find that she
had not been delivered from her burden.
She is now almost helpless and a tape
that will measure her height, will not
reach around her body. She has ceased
to suffer embarrassment on account of
her condition, and is as cheerful as a
■ lark.
Secretary Carlisle.
Ft. Monroe, Va., Feb. 13.—The life
saving tender, Maple, having on board
Secretary Carlisle and party has passed
here for Norfolk preparatory to return
to Washington. The steamer New York
r has nassed for Newnort News to be
aocxea ana repaired. Dynamite cruiser
Nesuvius, engaged in blowing up wrecks,
is at Norfolk for coal and torpedoes.
A Large Funeral.
Raleigh, Feb. 13.—One of the largest
funerals ever seen in this city was that
of Colonel John M. Heck. Upon the
arrival of the remains they were met at
the station by the teachers and 600 pu
pils of the First Baptist Sunday school.
There were many pall bearers, among
them being Governor Carr and Colonel
A. B. Andrews.
DA GAMA WOUNDED.
What Was Believed to Be a Slight Hurt Is
Serious.
(Copyrighted 1894 by Associated Press.!
Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 13.—Admiral'
Saldanha Da Gama, the rebel command
er who was wounded in the neck and
arm during the battle of Annacao, Fri
day last, is in a critical condition. It
was at first supposed that the admiral’s |
wounds were insignificant, but how it is |
said he is so seriously injured that he I
may die. Every effort is being made to !
eave his life.
In the battle in which Da Gama was
wounded a strong force of insurgents
from the rebel fleet landed at Nictheroy
and gave battle to the government
troops.
Many were killed or wounded on both
sides.
Peixoto's soldiers, under command of
General Argollo, made a stubborn re
sistance.
The insurgents did not gain any mate
rial advantage, and after a severe en
gagement they were forced to desiet.
The government forces repulsed the
insurgents and captured many prisoners,
among whom are several naval officers.
In Rio Grande do Sul the insurgents
have captured Basso Fundo, Alegrete,
Monosay, Cruz Alta and Sollad.
Distinguished Lecturer Paralyzed.
Chicago, Feb. 13.—Moses Hull, the
great Spiritualist lecturer and author,
has suffered a stroke of paralysis that
almost totally disables his right side
from the top of the head down. He was
filling a two months’ lecturing engage
ment before the Madison Avenue asso
ciation of Spiritualists, and after recov
ering somewhat made an effort to de
liver his morning address. He was
taken to the auditorium in a carriage
and began his lecture. He talked from
his chair several moments when he sud
denly broke down and cried like a child. 1
It is feared that the stroke affected his
mind and a second stroke is anticipated.
He is one of the most noted lecturers be
fore the public.
The First to Illustrate Newspapers.
Opelika, Ala.. Feb. 13.—Mr. S. G.
Burke, the man who inaugurated the
feature of illustrating newspapers, was
a recent visitor here. Mr. Burke says
that the first picture printed iu a news
paper was a cut of the confederate flag.
He made the ent himself on wood and it
was published in the Chambers county
Tribune. The late W. H. Moore, of Au
gusta, was editor of the paper at the
time. The picture was rather crude,
but it was followed by others and the
feature made The Tribune a well known
paper. Dailies, north and south, caught
at the idea and the feature has come in
general use. Mr. Burke is now nearly
80 years of age. His home is in LaFay
ette.
To Oppose Senator Morgan.
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 13.—The
latest and most interesting piece of po
litical news in Alabama is a well found
ed report that General Charles M. Shel
ley will oppose Senator Morgan for the ■
senate before the next legislature. Gen
ejgl Shelley was jhairnqjn of the Demo
cratic campaign committee in this state
two years ago, and it was largely
through his management of the cam-I
paign that Alabama was held in the ■
Democratic column. Shelley will also
espouse the cause of Colonel Oates for
governor, and, it is said, both will soon
begin a canvass of the state. Both are
strong friends of the Cleveland adminis
tration and will make their fight on that
line.
Killed With a Hoe.
Valdosta, Ga., Feb. 13.—Jesse John
son, a negro convict at Mcßee’s camp,
was killed while playingwith Will Jack
son, another convict. They were going
from their work and were punching I
each other with hoes. Jackson raised '
his hoe and brought it down on the era- j
nium of the other. The coroner's jury
rendered a verdict accordingly, the evi
dence showing that there was no malice
behind the blow.
The Senate Confirmed Them.
Washington, Feb. 13.—The senate
has confirmed the nominations of George
D. Bryan to be collector of customs at
Charleston. S. C. Postmasters—Ala
bama, O. W. Monroe, Eutaw; Tennes
see, L. W. Bates, St. Elmo; D. C. Mor
ris, Morristown.
Congre<M :i Wilson Improving.
Kansas City, Feb. 13.—Congressman
W. L. Wilson, of West Virginia, who
has been confined to his room in the
Coates House since Saturday, suffering
from tonsilitis, continues to improve
slowly, and as soon as train service is
re-established he will start with hiß wife
for Mexico.
Weavers mriKe.
New Bedford, Mass., Feb. 13.—About
220 weavers in Wamsutta mill number
six left work when notified of a reduc
tion in wages, to go into effect Monday,
j The mill was to have run on increased
I time.
| A Distinguished Pianist Dead.
> Cairo, Feb. 13.—Hans Von Bub >\v, the
: distinguished German pianist, is dead.
PRICE MVE CENTS.
SHE IS DEAD.
Miss Mollie Howel Dies at
Howel’s Cross Roads
AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS.
The Remains Will Be Brought
to Rome Today For Inter
ment--A Sad Death.
Miss Mollie Howell is dead!
This sad intelligence flashed over tho
wires yesterday afternoon, brought a
shock to many friends of the lady in
this city yesterday afternoon. To most
people it was a complete surprise. Only
a few days ago she was here apparently
in the enjoyment of a full measure of
health and happiness. She had only
been sick about a week and even then
day before her death the physicians
considered her better. Dr. Cabot, of
Cherokee county, was attending her
and Dr. J. B. S. Holmes had been sum
moned from Rome. Her brothers,
Messrs. T. F. Howell, of Rome, Millard
Howell, of Anniston, George W. Howel
of Chattanooga, went down to
Howel’s Cross Roads, on the Rome and
Decatur train yesterday on receipt of
telegram informing thens of her critical
illness.
The remains will leave Cedar Bluff
on .the morning train, which will bo
held about an hour to give; the party
time to reach the depot from the coun
try seat. The train will reach East
Rome at 11:30 o’clock, and the cortege
■will move from there to the First Meth
odist’churh, where the funeral will be
conducted by Rev. J. T. Gibson.
THE PALL BEARERS.
The following gentlemen are requested
to act as pall bearers: Capt. C. O. Still
well, B. I. Hughes, F. P. Barrow, J. J.
Seay, C. I. Graves, Jesse McGhee, C.
A. Hight and C. B. King. They are
also requested to meet at Green &
Rhudy’s stable at 11 o’clock sharp.
Miss Mollie Howell was a daughter
of George W. Howel, Sr., of Howel’s
Cross Roads, an old and respected citi
zen of Cherokee county, Ala., who
went to his rest twelve or fifteen years
ago. Her mother is still living at the
old homestead. She has a sister, Mrs.
Randle, of Cherokee county, Ala.,T. F.
Howel, of Rome, James H. Howel, of
Fort Worth, Tex., H. C. Howel, of Fort
Worth, W. B. Howel, of Pine Bluff,
Ark., O. P. Howel, near Milledgeville,
and Charles Howel, of Fort Worth are
brothers.
A FRIEND'S TRIBUTE. ;
How it grieves ns to write the sad
words, that record the death of Miss
Mollie Howel. Just a few short days
ago she passed through Rome, bright,
happy and apparently in perfect health,
and now she is dead.
She had a severe attack of la grippe
about two mouths ago, but it was be
lieved she had entirely recovered.
Never did she seem so healthful and full
of life as when she left the city.
On last Thursday the dread disease
returned upon her with such violence
as to alarm her loved ones, and she
breathed her last about 2 p. m, Febru
ary 13th.
Mary Virginia Howel, or as her
friends loved to call her, ’’Mollie,” was
28 years old, and has spent her life at
the homestead, Howel’s Cross Roads.
During her many visits to Rome she
had gathered around her a host of
warm friends, and many of them will
be shocked when they read of her un
timely death.
No words of praise and affection
would be too strong, for she was a ray
of sunshine in every home she visited,
and we shall miss her bright face, oh, so
sadly. A FRIEND.
FUNERAL NOTICE.
The friends and acquaintances of Miss
Mary Virginia Howel are invited to at
tend her funeral at the First Methodist
church at 11:30 o’clock this morning.
THE COMING AND GOING
Os the People You Know and Some That
You Don’t Know.
Mr. and Mrs. Billie Hill left yester
day on a visit to friends in Atlanta.
Mr. Maudy Jack, the popular travel
ling salesman of the Brouton Snuff com
pany, is in the city.
Mrs. A. L. Whitehead, of Rockmart,
is visiting the family of Mr. Tom Reeco
in the Fifth ward.
Sam C. Mott, ad nice agent for ’’Af
ter Dark” compaiileft yesterday for
I Atlanta and Augusta.
Dr. J. B. S. Holmes returned yester
day from Atlanta a hunt down tho
Rome and Decatur railroad.
Mrs. Eddie Smith returned to Annis
ton yesterday. She has been here on a
visit to her sister, Mrs. Mary Mitchell.
The many friends of Cuyler Smith are
glad to see him back in Rome. Cuyler
is now one of Atlanta’s promising
young lawyers.
Misses Della and Maggie Harris, of
Cedartown, and Miss Hattie Woolley, of
Kingston, are visiting Mrs. J. C. Harris,
on East Third street.
A Simon Pure Democrat.
Ashville, Ala., Feb. 13.—Judge John
O. Turner, of this, St. Clair county,
will be a candidate for the office of state
superintendent of education before the
Democratic state convention. He is an
educator of prominence, and a simon
pure Democrat, and is believed to have
a strong following for the office.
One Thousand Additional Looms.
Union Springs, Ala., Feb. 13.—The
Union Springs cotton factory will put in
1,000 additional looms at once. The
contract for them has already been
awarded to the Arherton Manufacturing
company of Lowell, Mass.
The Peffer report on agricultural ’ -
pression makes over 200 pages.