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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 There is quite even chance that at this ses sion of congress, the prohibitory tax upon state banks.will be repealed.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.