Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

6 THE ROME TRIBUNE. W. A. KNOWLES. - Editor. WrriOE—NO. 887 BROAD STREET. OP STAIRS. TELEPHONE 78. RATES Off SUBSCRIPTION (Dally, Eaoept Monday.); Oh Year 86.00 . One Month _.W Bis Months a.«O One Week j.M Toree Months.... 1.60 I Weekly, per year..! <» Delivered by mail or by city carriers free of Charge. All anbecrtpuion strictly in advance. Tn Tribuxi will appreciate news from any community. Es at a small place where It has no regular correspondent, news re potto of neighborhood happenings from »iy friend will be gratefully received. Communications should be addressed *id all orders, checks, drafts, etc, made fiyable to THE ROME TRIBUNE, Rome. Ga. fTbe World Is Mipel Thus spoke the man whose advert tisement was being regularly read in thousands of households where THE ROME TRIBUNE is considered to be the authority for their purchases as well as their news- For the field cov/ ered by The Rome Tribune is a wide one. and an advertise/ meat in its columns every day is sufficient to make business good anywhere. The Official Organ of The City of Rome. The Sheriff. The Ordinary* The County Commissioners, and publishes regularly all legal advertisements emanating from these officials. Write for esti/ mates to W. A. KNOWLES. General Manager, 12 PAGES. - .... JJ 11 " 11 " '.rs I Cotton—why cotton ie a fool. Plant everything in sight in wheat. 1 Weyler is on the ocean, and the war is on the island. In Columbus you must be vacoi nated, or go to jail. The legislature seems principally deyoted to killing bills. It would be foolish in the legislature ' to abolish the geological department. “Wfe gave them a big scare in Ohio, ; anyhow,” remarks Editor Triplett —•— The Augusta Herald says that echoes from the election are like a dull sick ening thud, November has painted North Geor gia forests in most gorgeous hues of gold and scarlet. Sam Jones and the women’s clubs met in Rome at the same time. Rome is a versatile town. —Savannah Press. “Synod” is a word derived from the Greek meaning “meeting.” In our language it refers entirely to church meetings. Editor Grubb, of the Darien Ga zette, says; “Co-education will not win in the present legislature. That much is sure.” It took the Atlanta Constitution a long time to .make up its mind that it was in favor of opening the doors of the University of Georgia to women- The Georgia legislature made the biggest score against the football on record. Only one half was played and they punted the pigskin out of sight. •‘Presbyterian” comes from the Greek word meaning ‘an old man,” hence wisdom and knowledge as we find in the highly educated ministers of that denomination. Frank Calloway wears a broad and beautiful smile, says the Savannah Press There is a tiny little major in the office of the military secretary of the state of Georgia. Mrs. W. H. Felton’s paper and the travelling library system are attract ing more attention than any other features of the federation meeting in the newspapers of the state. Miss Alice Baxter’s paper on the George Washington Memorial which , we publish elsewhere was one of the brightest read before the Georgia Federation of Woman’s clubs. The Defenders of The Sabbath. We honor the representatives of <the cultured and courageous Chris tian denomination who are in session in Rome for many things, but for none more than their aggressive and untiring work for the strict observance •at Sunday. Presbyterianism and Sabbath ob servance to us are almost synony mous terms. This denomination has lead in all the great movements of our nation for the carrying oat of the third com mandment. It was the Presbyterians who closed the World’s Fair gates on Sunday, and in all cities where there is a notable quietude and peacefulness it is nearly always due to them. We would not lesson the Christian or moral influence of any of the other denominations, but all accord to the Presbyterians the place of leadership m this matter. Rome is honored by this splendid body—the synod of Georgia. We are glad that they are here and we hope the meeting will be profitable to them and a blessing to our goodly city. We are proud "hat the beloved and popular Rev. George T. Goetchius, D. D., pastor of our First Presbyterian church, is moderator of the South ern Presbyterian General Assembly, probably, the most learned and schol arly ecclesiastical body in the world. This general assembly is composed of thirteen states, and the thirteen synods of 76 Presbyteries. There are 2,816 churches, 1,393 ministers and a total membership of 211,694 The total contributions for the last cburcn year were $1,832,860. The general assembly conferred a high honor upon Dr. Goetchius and thus was Rome honored. The synod of Georgia is one of the component parts of the general assem bly. It has six Presbyteries, 105 ministers, -213 churches and 15,022 ministers. We bid the men of God and the laymen a warm welcome to Rome, and bid them God-speed in the con tinuation of their work for Sabbath observance. Heard in Atlanta. What is the legislature going to do about the penitentiary question? That was the question I asked a . number of the members of the bouse and senate, and nobody could answer 1 it. “No man living can tell what they , will do,” seemed to be the general ( answer.; As has been before stated in The Tribune there are almost as many different plans and opinions as there are members. No two of the 219 mem bers have exactly the same ideas about what is best to be done with the convicts. It is likely that many speeches will be made. The amended Hall bill is the special order for next Tuesday. A prominent member of the senate said to me: “Since the penitentiary question ba? bad so much politics injected into it there is no telling what will become of it. “I regard it as very unfortunate that GoV. Atkinson had to say in his message that he would veto any meas ure for the leasing again of the convicts. Also, that Mr. Hall intro duced his bill which was drawn to earry out the administration plan. It would have been much better if the legislature could have met unham pered. There are a number of the members who are opposed to Gov. At kinson, and will delight in embarrass ing him by trying to kill any measure they think he favors. ’ ’ It seems that in the effort to put through the administration plan, the other bills are not being given a show. Representative Stone who has a bill prepared to lease the convicts again, failed to get it considered by the pen itentiary committee. He says he had to go home one day and was promised a hearing,but the penitentiary commit tee adjourned and will have no more meetings. “I want the convicts punished and kept at hard labor, ” said he. “There is too much maudlin sentiment about the criminals. We don’t want them kept in separate rooms and slept on feather beds, I do not know what the legislature will do.” Joseph Ohl, the well known and very popular Washington correspond ent of the Atlanta Constitution, is here circulating among bis many friends in state politics. I asked him about the next session of con gress, and particularly his opinion as to what action would be taken in re gard to Hawaii, Cuba and currency reform. ‘‘ln iny opinion,” said he, ‘‘the next ' congress will annex Hawaii, i believe the republican party has agreed upon i it. ' •‘Nothing will be done for Cuba by i the republican party. It is almost certain to remain just as it is. “The republican party is too hope- THB BOMB TH I BUNK. THURSDAY, 11, 18H7. Conspicuous Compliments © of Competent Critics. (Macon New.) The Souvenir and Trade Edition of The Rome Tribune, just issued is by far the largest and handsomest edition of its kind ever attempted in a city the size of Rome, and fully equals a ma jority of those sent out from the largest cities in the country. It contains forty pages of descriptive matter, beautifully and profusely illustrated, and reflects the highest credit not cnly upon the management of The Tribune, but upon the city of Rome and Floyd county It is*deoidedly the best advertisement that section of North Georgia has ever had. A Credit to Rome- (Atlant. Journal) Editor Knowles has distinguished himself again by getting out a big, bright and handsome Souvenir Edition of The Rome Tribune. The issue is not only a credit to Editor Knowles and hie staff, but to the city in which and for which they work so faithfully. Yields to None In Enterprise. (Valdosta Enterprise) The Rome Tribune came out in a 40 page Souvenir Edition on Sunday. The Tribune yields to none of the big papers in enterprise, and the business men of Rome seem to be standing solid ly by it. A Leading Daily Paper, (Jackson Times) The Rome Tribune issued one of the nicest, neatest and most up-to-date journals this.week that it has ever been our pleasure to persue. Rome is a great town, and The Rome Tribune is one among our leading daily journals, lessly divided on the financial question to accomplish anything. There will be no currency reform by the next congress. ’ ’ The politicians are going on with the gubernatorial talk, and Terrell, Candler and dußignon seem to be leading the field. I heard opinions expressed that next year was going to be a Confederate veteran year in Georgia. Tho«e who advocate this idea say that it will be a tide which cannot be stemmed. This would mean Candler, or Evans. But Gov. Atkinson and his friends who are for Terrell are watching all points and fortifying all weak spots. The gover nor expects to succeed Bacon in the senate, and is laying all plans accord ingly. With a dozen candidates for governor it is too early to predict with certainty who will win. Education andco-edueationare creat ing considerable talk. Dr. Candler, of Emory college and Dr. Nunnally, of LaGrange Female college were here Tuesday. Chancellor Boggs, of the State University, is to address the leg islature tonight. “Dr. Nunnally, you have not de clared yourself on the question of co education,” I remarked. “Well, when so few of the girls avail themselves to take the full courses at Shorter college and at my school at LaGrange, I do not see why the State University should be opened to them. They do not take as high a course as is now offered at the female schools.” From all I could learn the bill fo r opening the University of Georgia to women will not pass at this session of the legislature unless there is a graa change in sentiment. H. R. H. “Why is it that the State Univer sity is a ‘red flag’ in front of every educational agitator and peanut poli tician who happens to be honored with a seat in our state legislature ?’’ asks Editor Carlton and nobody an swers. When I Get Time. When I get time, I know what I shall do. I’ll cut the leaves of all my books And read them through and through. When I get time, I’ll write spine letters then That I have owed for weeks and weeks To many, many men. I When I get time. I’ll pay those bills I owe. And with those bills, those countless bills I will not'be so slow. When f get time, I’.l regulate my life I In such away that I may get 1 Acquainted with my wife. When I get time— • Ob, glorious dream of Bliss!— A month, a year, ten years from now I But I can’t finish this— I have no tims. —Vogue Mrs. Myrick's Opinion- (Americus Times-Recorder) The Souvenir and Trade Edition of The Rome Tribune was one which all Georgia bach need to be proud of. It consisted of forty pages, in which the commercial advantages and attractions of Rome and Floyd county were admira bly set forth and splendidly displayed. The paper contained much valuable information from the section in which it is published, which will command favorable attention from thousands of home-seekers abroad. It was a model of excellence editorially and a typographi cal gem, full of up-to-date, live adver tisements. All Rome should bend and bow to the great and only Tribune. The Times-Recorder extends congratu lations to talented Editor Knowles and his capable assistant, Editor Houstonn Harper. Gentlemen, yon have done your selves and your city prond. It Was a Beauty- (Waycross journal) . One of the finest and most complete special editions that we have seen in many a day was issued last Sunday by The Rome Tribune. It was a beauty. "Bully for Rome" (Acworth Post) The Rome Tribune says Rome re ceives annually 80,000 bales of cotton; that Rome has over $3,000,000 invested in manufacturing plants, that Rome’s manufactories give employment to over 2,000 hands, and over SBOO,OOO is paid out annually in wages. An excellent showing for Rome. Bully for Rome. Gossip of Georgia Editors, That star bachelor, Editor Triplett remarks: ‘‘.There is one thing Adam never com plained abont. He never kicked about Eve not sewing on bis buttons. He may,- however, have raised a racket about the way she stitched the fig leaves. ’ ’ * * * The Augusta Herald blames the ladies for not sending out its Halloween edi tion to the state papers. * * » The society department of the Macon News is now edited by Miss Mary Pat terson, and is a bright feature of the piper. No sonthern city has a better field for such work. » * * Editor Frank Reynolds, of the Dalton Citizen, was the only gentleman from a distance who attended the Georgia Federation of Women’s clubs. * * * Says the Savannah Press: “It is said that Douglass Glessner may follow the example of Miss Ellen Dortch and come out of the solitude of single blessedness. It is better to love and win than to be state librarian.” * * • Greenland has no cats. How thankful the Greenlanders should be! Imagine cats in a country where the nights are six months long —Baxley Banner. Mrs. Myrick says in her paper that Editor Shaver, of the Dalton Argus • ‘has a treasure in his charming assis tant, Miss Sylla Thomas; she is in all truth as beautiful as a dream and bright as a star. ’ ’ All Romans who met Miss Thomas will endorse this* * * » Hon. H. H. Carlton, editor of the Athens Banner, comes out boldly and indorses Allen Candler for governor of Georgia. Southern papers are rightly denounc ing the Illinois coal companies for im porting Chinese miners to take place of white men. Hecker’s Cooking Display of Cereals at LESTER’S • was a success. He is daily expect ing a supp y of Franco American soups, canned tripe, split peas, pearl barley, Olive oil, salad dress ing, olives in bulk, da'e< and con fectioneries, sugar Hungarian paprica (sweet pep er). Tarragon vinegar, Imperial Granum Pre served tigs, quin es and peacbe., sweet pickled peaches. Teas and coffees in perfection. LESTER’S. Old Postoffice Corner, Rome, Ga W. M. GAMMON & SON. Men’s Fine Cloves. W. M. Gammon & Son have for this season the hand somest and most complete line of men’s fashionable gloves they have ever shown. Silk Line! Paris made kids in all the new shades. Per rin’s French kids in latest styles. Mocha kids in all sizes. Buckskin driving gloves. Buckskin gauntlets, Dogskin driving gloves, Fur Lined combination gloves for cold weather. Fire proof Hogskin gloves for railroad men; Boys’ gloves in all styles —in fact we have everything in gloves that is new and de sirable; prices reasonable We have what you want in everything that a man. boy or child can wear. No old goods. If you want a glove, hat, suit, shoe, tie, under wear or neckwear, recollect we have the thing you want —standard goods, latest stlye, of best quality, at a price you can afford. Good goods at reasonable prices are what you need, and we have them. W. M. Gammon & Son, Dealers in everything a man or boy wears. \ 1 /■// DOES CLOTHING MAKE A wMh -W MAN - ™ BOt * there 18 no ÜBe ,ns creating a disturbance by going around without any when we are . •’r’i " ■'w™ selling such exquisite styles and f i. t perfect fit in suits, overcoats, trous- H; 1 ers, etc., for men and boys, in such Ko a variet Y Abries and fashions, at W W such low prices. Overcoats at $6- wL and up. Suits at $5.5J and up. ’ J. A. GAMMin A CO. Are You Near Sighted. Are You Far Sighted, Are You Weak Eyed. If so. why suffer when we can give you relief. We have put in a complete stock of the very finest glasses, and our Mr. Taylor, who is au expert op tician, can fit any eye. We guarantee satisfactian. Give us a trial. TAYLOR & NORTON, TECH DRUGGISTB- Robt, W. Graves & Co. 230 Broad St, Rome, 6a. Domestic, - SHm, - Blacksmith, |M| g|l vMk anthracite. Teleplioiies|g“i&e« co eo Yard, Southern Railway Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy cures Indigestion, Bad Breath, Sour Stomach, Hiccoughs, Heart-burn. rg^Guaranteed. Men’s Fine Shoes. The handsomest styles, the most beautifully finished and most durable and elegantly fit ting shoe yet pro duced is Edwin Clapp’s Fine Hand Sewed Shoes. W. M. Gammon & Son have them in all the new and stylish shapes. As Stetson’s, name stands for the finest hats. Edwin Clapp’s stands, for the finest shoes in Amer ica. We are agents for both.