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tisement was being regularly
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where THE ROME TRIBUNE
is considered to be the authority
for their purchases as well as
their news. For the field
ered by
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ment in its columns every day
is sufficient to make business
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The Official Organ of
The City of Rome,
The Sheriff.
The Ordinary,
The Countv Commissioners,
and publishes regularly all legal
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these officials. Write for estv*
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•W. A. KNOWLES,
General Manager,
With this weather who ever thinks
of ft coal famine?
“The “Last Rose of Summer has
* not said goodbye.
A May day got displaced in Novem
ber’s calendar yesterday.
The Augusta Herald’s editorial page
is able and comprehensive.
Dr. Felton: "Strike down the uni
versity and you impair and mar the
of Georgia.”
The politicians will ail be at the re.
eption of Gov. and Mrs. Atkinson
eight at the executive mansion.
The Augusta Chronicle presumes
‘from an explanation in the Atlanta
■ ournal that Hon. F.G. dußignon is a
Bryan democrat.
The chrysanthemum editorial of the
SaVannab Press has gone the rounds.
Almost every newspaper in the state
has republished it.
Puck and Judge and other humor
ous papers are now caricaturing foot
ball. The dangers are depicted as
worse than going through a sausage
mill.
Speaking of the uncertainties of
women a Kansas paper says: “When
a woman is particularly pleasant to a
man he yever knows whether it is be
cause she likes, him or does it to tor
ment some man she likes better. ”
London’s big fire destroyed $25,000.-
000 of property. The Chicago fire in
1871 caused a loss of $196,000,000. What
iS known as the great fire of London oo
curred in 1661, lasted four days and
nights and destroyed five sixths of the
city.
In New York the other night a
young woman weighing 200 pounds,
slipped during a waltz and fell upon
her escort, killing him. That woman
should be arrested for carrying con
cealed avoirdupois, says the Chicago
Times-Herald.
The Boston Herald says "It looks
queer to see the Georgia legislators dis
-cussing the question of adopting the
Australian system of voting at this late
day. Why should the empire state of
the fouth remain so eoorentic on this
subject? It has only three states to keep
it company.” The legislature should
pass the bill.
The Savannah Press wants ex-Con
gressman Blount to write a book. It
says: “Hon. James H. Blount, of
Jones county, has been mingling with
the politicians in Atlanta. He repre
sented the Macon district in congress a
number of years. Mr. Blount should
write a reply to Mr. Blain’s book,
■“Twenty Years of Congress.”
Two Sessions Each Day,
In line with what The Tribune has
contended for, the legislature has
passed a resolution to lengthen the
hours of its meetings,
Beginning today, two sessions will
be held daily. In its report of the
legislature’s proceedings on Saturday
the Atlanta Constitution days: “On
a resolution of Mr. Little, of Muscogee,
the lower oody voted to hold two
sessions each day. The first session
will be from 9 in the morning until 1
o’clock in the afternoon. The after
noon session will convene from 8 o’clock
until 5 to’ciock. Mr. Little spoke
earnestly in favor of his resolntion.
He said that it seemed that the mem
bers of the legislature should be will
ing to devote more time to the business
of the state. He thought in consider
ation of the large volume of business
before the house the two sessions
should be held. , Mr. Little suggested
Cbdt the morning session be devoted
to the convict vuestion and tha after
noon session to other business before
the house. The resolution goes into
effect Tuesday.” This is very proper
and was a wise action in the legisla*
tn re.
Although the convict bill was the
special order for last Tuesday and
every day thereafter at 11 o’clock only
on two days was it called up and then
there was nothing but talk. Not an
iota of action was taken.
The Atlanta Journal dears up the
atmosphere of the convict cloud con
siderably ‘by publishing interviewb
with 107 members of the legislature
on this important topic. It was a
splendid journalistic feat, and was
just what was needed to aid in settling
the legislative mind. From what 83
representatives and 24 senators say in
the Journal we are lead to believe
that there will be a five year lease of
the able-bodied convicts, with state
control of guards and physicians, the
lessees to feed, clothe and shelter them
under state regulations and inspec
tion with a farm for the women, the
boys and the aged and infirm convicts.
We trust that now that the legisla
ture has shown that it is going to get
down to work that great progress will
be made on the passage of a bill for
the proper disposition of the convicts
this week.
Autumn Leaves Change in Color,
The changing of the leaf is not a sud
den and quick response to any single
in environmental conditions,
but is brought about with a complex
interplay of process begun days or
perhaps weeks before any external
changes are to be seen, says Professor
MacDaugel in Harper’s. The leaf is
rich in two classes of substances, one
of which is of no further benefit to It,
and another which it has constructed
at great expense of energy, and which
is in form of the highest possible use
fulness to the plant. To this class
belong the compounds in the protop
lasm, the green color bodies, and
whatever surplus food may not have
been previously conveyed away. The
substances which the plant* must
needs discard are in the form of nearly
insoluble crystals, and by remaining
in position in the leaf drop with to
the ground and pass into that great
complex laboratory of the soil, where
by slow methods of disintegration
useful elements are set free and once
again may be taken up by the.tree
and travel their devious course through
root bains, along the sinuous roots and
up through million-celied columns of
the trunk, out through the twigs to
the leaves once more.
The plastic substances within the
leaf, which would be a loss to the
plant if thrown away, undergo quite
a different series of changes. These
substances are in the extremes! parts
of the leaf, and to pass into the plant
body must penetrate many hundreds
of membranes of diffusion into the
long-conducting cells around the ribs
or nerves, and then down into the
twigs and sterna The successful re
treat of this great mass of valuable
matter is not a simple problem. These
substances contain nitrogen as a part
of their compounds, and as a conse
quence are very readily broken down
when exposed to the sunlight. In the
living normal leaf the green color
forms a most effectual shield from the
action of the sun, but when the retreat
is begun one of the first steps results
in the disintegration of the chloro
phyll. This would allow the fierce
rays of the September sun to strike
directly through the broad expanses
of the leaf destroying all within, were
not other means provided for protec
tion. In the first place, when the
chlorophyll breaks down among the
resulting' substances formed is cyano,
pbyll (blue), which absorbs the sun’s
rays in the same general manner as
the cyloropbyll In addition the outer
layers of the loaf contain other
pigments, some of which have been
massed by the chlorophyll, and others
which are formed as decomposition
products, so that the leaf exhibits
outwardly a gorgeous panoply of
colors in reds, yellows and bronzes
that makes up the autumnly displays.
From the wild riot of tints shown
by a large club of trees or shrubs
THE BOMK TRIBUNE. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, I8»7.
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the erroneous impression might be
gained that the colors are accidental
in their occurrence. This is far from
the case, however. The keynote of
color in auy speeiee is constant, with
minor and local variations. The
birches area golden yellow, oaks vary
through yellow orange to reddish
brow,nthe maple becomes a dark red,
the tulip tree a light yellow, haw
thorns and poison oak become violet,
while the sumaes and vines take on a
flaming scat let. These colors exhibit
some variation in accord with the
character of the soil on which the
plants stand.
The Sur eons and Football,
The Medical Record, one of the
most responsible medieai journals of
tb.e country, takes up the ease of
young Von Gammon ki’led in a game
of football in Atlanta, and because o f
whose death a bill, interesting, to all
college students, has been passed by
the Georgia general assembly, and
says:
“The lamentable death of the Geor
gia student Gammon as the result of
injuries received in a game of football
has occasioned the passage of a bill by
the house of representatives of Geor
gia, making it a misdemeanor to en
gage in the game when matches have
be a n arranged or gate money has been
demanded. The overwhelming ma
jority vote of the lower bouse makes
it quite probable that the senate will
endorse the action and the bill will
become a law. If this be the case,
Georgia will set a laudable example
for every commonwealth or the coun
try, The time certainly has come
when such a general movement is
necessary. *
“In view of the great number of
accidents on the football field between
college teams, it is impossible any
longer to view the game in the light
of innocent, recreative amusement
with harmless and healthful athletics
as its object. Although so called slug
ging has been ruled out in the new
game, there is still left enough of
brutal muscular force to make the al
leged sport productive of the greatest
variety of surgical injuries to every
part of the body. In fact, there is
hardly a game played in Which some
one of the contestants is not mors or
less seriously hurt. Only the severer
injuries are noted, while the lesser
ones serve as enlivening incidents to
call forth the plaudits of an excited
audience. Short of actual death on
the field, not much account is taken
of the hundreds of young men who
are oftentimes injured for life as the
result of the rough and tumble
methods of the match. The trainers
explain the number ot injuries by the
lack of requisite physical preparation
for the contest, but, in reality, the
more the footballers are trained, the
more dangerous becomes the game.
"It is certainly time we should look
the matter fairly in the face. If we
wish to develop pluck, courage, endu
rance, and strength, we can do so in
more healthful and safer ways. It is
time that the new game, with mere
weight against weight, should be
abolished.”
The First Cotton Mill,
Several different towns in the United
States claim the unique distinction of
having erected the first American cotton
mill, but from ■ the information tbat
can be obtained, it seems tbat the credit
properly belongs to the town of Beverly,
Mass.
The circumstances leading up to this
discovery may be of interest to our read
ers. Some two or three years ago Mayor
Rantoul, of Salem, Mass., was invited
to Pawtucket, R. I. to attend the cen
tennial exercises held at that place in
commemoration of the opening of the
famous Slater mill. In sending out in
vitations to this centennial event the
owners of the mill made the claim that
it was the first establishment of its kind
ever erected in the Unsted States. For
some reason Mayor Rantoul was unable
to be present at the exercises, but being
deeply interested in historical researches,
he decided at his leisure to investigate
the claims of the Pawtucket mill owners.
This investigation led to the discovery
tbat the old cotton mill at Beverly,
Mass., which was burned down in 1838*
had been in operation for several years
prior to the establishment of the mill at
Pawtucket, and tbat no less a witness
than General Washington himself could
be cited in confirmation ot the facts.
It seems that General Washing’on,
while on a totfr es the New England
states in 1789 made a visit to the old
Beverly cotton mill, and was so impress
ed with the novelty of the spectacle that
he devoted several pages of his diary to
its description. This old diary is still to
be found among General Washington’s
papers.
As the researches of Mayor Rantoul
seemed to settle the matter beyond all
controversy, the residents of Beverly,
Mass., have recently caused a handsome
tablet to be erected on the site of the
old mill, commemorating the establish
ment of the first enterprise of its kind
ever inaugurated in the United
States. —-Dixie Home and Manufacturer.
Trade in Rome Is brisk these days.
For Assistant librarian,
(Jonesboro Enterpri.e)
The Enterprise earnestly‘hopes that
State Librarian Brown can see hip way
clear to appoint Miss Edna Gain oi
Chattooga county, as his assistant.
Mies Cain isemlnently cable and deserv
ing. She has abundant tact and talent,
and we are confident tbat she would
fill the position in the most creditable
manner. Miss Cain is a young woman
far above the average in character,
intelligence and experience. She is
womanly in the highest and best sense,
but she is active and self-reliant and has
already achieved no little in the field of
endeavor. No applicant possesses
more excellent fitness or ability than
this air and clever young Woman, and
if Librarian Brown will give her the
appointment he will win the thanks of
a host of Georgians] and increase the
efficiency of his administration.
Proper Person for the Place,
(Savannah News)
Another lady offers her services as as
sistant librarian of the state. She is
Miss Edna Cain, an associate editcr of
the Summerville News. The office
seems, by general consent, to be reserv
ed to the gentler sex, and with the in
dorsements which Miss Cain has, it
would seem that she is the proper per
son for the place. Thb Rome Tribune,
in an editorial indorsing Miss Cani’s
candidacy, says: "In every way Miss
Cain, a native North Georgia girl, is
eminently qualified for the position.
She is bright, quick, experienced, well
read and self-reliant. Withal she is a
thoroughly womanly young woman.’’
It Is All Perhaps,
(Spring Place Jitnplecute)
Hon. Watt Harris may be a candidate
for a congress, but will he ever be a con
greessmau? We think 'not, if he and
his friends base their hopes of realizing
this high gift in the next campaign. Mr.
Maddox is too firmly implanted in the
confidence of the people to be swapped
off just yet. They know him. He has
been firm and true and the people of
the seventh are too sensible to try any
experiments in these trying times. Per
haps, when clouds lift, Mr. Harris’s
claims may be considered. Perhaps.
Straws
Show Which Way
The Wind
Blows.
Little children get proper
attention at
MR. LESTER’S.
Sweet peach pickles and preserves
please the most fastideous, Teas
and coffees to please the people
Home-made mince meat, very nice.
Boneless sardines, bam and codfish,
canned asparagus, okra and toma
toes, Peas, Beans, mushrooms, Hun
garian sweet pepper, apricots, plums,
and cherries in glass. Call at
LESTER’S
Old Postoffice Corner, Rome, Ga
I
If your Watch Don’t keep Time
carry it to
JOE VEAL,
205 BROAD ST.
BENH FOR MY CATALOGUE OF
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES
in STERLING SILVER.
If you are conteniplutina purchases for the
HOLIDAY SEASON.
Charles W. Crankshaw, Jeweler,
XX WHITEHALL ST.. ATLANTA GA.
W. M. GAMMON & SON.
Men’s Fine Cloves.
W. M. Gammon & Son
have for this season the hand
somest and most complete
line ot men’s fashionable
gloves they have ever shown.
Silk Lined ;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.
Sood goods at reasonable
prices are what you need,
and we have them.
W. M. Gammon & Son,
Dealers in everything a man’or’boy wears.
Robt. W. Graves & Co.
The Glorious Bird,
nit the eagle, but the turkey—isn’t
I '-s’ ’''' 7 A4 worth much for your Thanksgiving
dinner unless it’s well cooked ; and,
y o lj no matter how excellent your chef
c H or domestic, unless the fire is good
the results will oe dire indeed.
r a That’s where we come in—coal that
IR wf|_Jt will burn, make a hot fire and make
life worth the living.
Yard, Southern Railway. Telßphonesj^^,ff ot , BO
Your Physician Aims
To put all his knowledge, experience and skill into.
the prescription he writes It is an oHer for the
combination of remedies ycur case demands. ,
Pure and Reliable.
He cannot rely on results unless the ingredients are
pure and reliable and are properly compounded.
Bring your prescriptions to the
ROME PHARMACY,
Where is carried one of the best stocks of drugs in
town, and a complete line of Squibbs’ Shemicals for
prescription use. Everything of the purest quality
that money can buy or experience select.
Prescriptions compounded
By a careful and experienced prescriptionist.
Everything at reasonable prices.
Rome pharmacy,
309 Clark Building, Broad Street, Rome, Ga..
JOHN H. REYNOLDS, President. B. I. HUGHES, Cashier.
P. H. HARDIN, Vice-President.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ROME. GEORGIA
Capital and Surplus $300,000.
AU Accommodations Consistent With Sa's Banking* Ex
tended to Our Customers,
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.
J?’!
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..