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ESTABLISHED 1887.
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Alas! The English Lan
guage Lacks Them
SILLY LEGISLATURE
Has Killed Convict Bill and This Ends
the Question.
NO MORE HOPE FOB THIS SESSION
Editorials Will Now Be Written
With Red Hot Pokers,
«UT BURNING [WORDS 100 FEEBLE
Let the Storm of Righteous Wrath of Georgia
Tax Payers Burst Forth Upon the Heads
Os Foolish Solons.
Atlanta, Deo. 7.—The house killed
the convict bill as drafted by a commit
tee of 11 and thereby undid all the work
that has been done on this bill this ses
sion. The vote on the measure was 78
to 52, failing a constitutional majority
by 10 votes. The bill will now nave to
be referred to the senate and it is cer
tain that no action will be taken upon
the measure during the present session.
After the defeat of the bill it was then
■declared by democrats not to be a demo
cratic measure. A great number of
democrats were absent.
Nevin did not vote, Ennis was absent
and Reece voted for the bill.
The bill to reduce railroad commis
sioners’ salary from 92,500 to $2,000
came up after the defeat of the convict
bill with a favorable report from the
finance committee.
Mr. Bialock made a strong speech fa*
voring the passage of the bill and was
strongly opposed by several of the mem
bers. The report of the committee wad
finally agreed to by a vote of 58 to 60.
The bill allowing defendants in cases
•to present new evidence without affi
davits passed the house.
The bill by Mr. Henderson of Oolquit
to amend the game laws of the state as
-passed by the legislature Dec. 22, 1896,
was pas ed.
Mr. Felder’s Australian ballot bill
■came up as the s icial order but was in
definitely postponed.
A joint resolution to pay the per diem
stnd expenses of the penitentiary com
mittee which met before the regular
session was severely arraigned by Mr.
Dickerson of Clinch, but the resolution
passed by a vote of 93 to 30.
Senator Berner’s bill to limit the fees
of receivers nips passed the senate. Also
a biii to inane no debts valid unless
from returns from taxation. Outside
of this nothing but the passing of a few
local bills was transacted by the upper
house.
VETOED THE BILL.
Football Bill Will Have to Be Passed
Again.
Atlanta, Dec. 7.—Gov. Atkinson
has vetoed the football bill. Out of 219
members of the legislature only seven
voted against the bill.
The governor says the universities
and s hools of Georgia should decide
whether students should play the
game.
With the many bills before it the legis
lature is not likely to pass it over the
veto.
Rains Have Helped.
Tecumseh, Ala., Dec. 7.—The ore
washers, throughout this vicinity, have
felt the effects of the rains during the
past week, and some have resumed opera
tion while others will saon follow,
Masons Lay a Cornerstone.
Montgomery, Ala., Deo. 7. —The Al
>batn a grand lodge of Masons as
sembled here and laid the cornerstone
■of their temple, on the corner of Perry
And Washington streets.
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Wife Mnrderer'Hanged.
Milford, Pa., Dec. 7—Herman Pa it’
Schulz, who murdered his wife or
THE ROHE TRIBUNE.
WORK OF CONGRESS
Law Makers Settle Down to
Routine Wort.
Chaplain Couden Envokes a Bless
ing on the President in his
Application.
Washington, Dec. 7.—The house ot
representatives has settled down to the
customary routine. Rev. Henry Cou
den, the regular chaplain, who delivered
the invocation, in his appeal to the
Throne of Grace, asked for the divine
blessing upon the president in the hour
of his trial and anxiety.
The president’s message transmitting
the report of the special commission on
the Paris international exposition in
19J0, and recommending a liberal ap
propriation for our representation at
the exposition, was laid before the
house.
Mr. Dingley, from the committee on
ways and means, then presented a reso
lution adopted by that committee, for
the distribution of the president’s mes
sage to the several committees having
jurisdiction of the various subjects
treated Mr. Walker, (Rep., Mass.)
chairman of the banking and cd.rency
committee, asked for a re reading of
that portion of the resolution giving the
ways and means committee jurisdiction
of all the portions relating to the “reve
nnes, the national finances, the public
debt and the preservation of the public
credit.”
Avery considerable debate followed
upon what the language of the resolu
tion meant and the issue at to jurisdic
tion of the currency problem as between
the ways and means and the banking
and currency was sharply raised.
At 2 o’clock the debate in the house
on the resolution for the distribution ot
the president’s message closed after a
sharp debate on the civil service ques
tion. Mr. Dingley modified the resolu
tion so as to make it agreeable to Mr.
Walker and others of the currency com
mittee, after which it was agreed to
without further division and the hones
adjourned.
The invocation at the opening of the
eeeeion of the senate was delivered by
the Rev. Oharles A. Berry, D. D., of
Wolverhampton. England.
Mr. Walthal of Mississippi presented
the credentials of Hon. H. D. 8. Money
as senator from Mississippi, to succeed
the late Senator George. The senator’s
credentials read that he should have and
hold such office “until his authority
should be revoked by competent au
thority.”
Senators Chandler and Hoar insisted
that they wbre not in constitutional
form, but raised no objection to ths
senator being sworn in, which war
done.
DEATH IN THE PRIZERING.
Blow Over the Heart Kills Walter Oroot,
an English Bantamweight.
London, Dec. 7.—Walter Oroot ot
Newcastle, England, who was defeated
for the bantamweight championship of
the world at the National Sporting club
Monday night by Jimmy Barry of Chi
cago, has died of the injuries which he
received during the contest.
The knockout blows consisted of • se
vere punch over the heart and then a
crushing right hander on the jaw.
Oroot remained unconscious so long
that medical assistance was called. Il
was found that he had sustained a se
vere concussiop of the brain. He never
regained consciousness.
Barry, who was arrested shortly after
the death of Oroot, was then taken tn
the Bow street police court.
The affair has caused great excite
ment in boxing circles.
Dispute AAwvr « Receivership.
Raleigh, Dec. 7.—There is a lively
complication regarding the smashed
Piedmont bank at Morganton. The
state treasurer has a telegram from
Bank Examiner Orowder, whom he pnl
in charge and instructed to turn over
to nobody save A D. Oowles as re
ceiver, that he has locked the door, but
a man named Walton, who was ap
pointed receiver by Judge Hook, has
put a padlock on the bank doer so that
neither Oowles nor Walton cun get in.
The courts will have to decide who is
receiver. _
Jurors' Hacks ’to" t lie Judge.
Chicago, Deo. 7.—Judge Gary has
adopted the same arrangement for his
courtroom during the Luetgert hearing
as was introduced by him during the
famous trial of the anarchists; The
jurors are arranged in two rows before
the bench. Only the backs of ths ju
rors* heads can be seen by Judge Gary.
On the same level with the jurors and
a few feet away is placed the witness
chair.j The witness will sitfdirectly in
front of the jurors and jury. It is
hoped the jury will be completed before
night _
To Tate. Up Hawaiian frosty.
Washington, Dec. 7. Senator Davis,
chairman of the senate committee on
foreign relations, said that he would
on Wednesday ask the senate to take
up the Hawaiian annexation treaty.
The committee will hold a meeting
Wednesday prior to the session of thy
senate.
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A Monument to Chipley.
Pensacola, Fla., Dec. 7.—A move
ment has been started here to erect »
monument by public subscription, in
one of the city parks, to the memory ot
the late Colonel W. D. Ohipley.
ROME. GA.,‘ WMDJS ESDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1897.
HIS DYING
MOTHER
President McKinley is
Again With Her,
SHE RECOGNIZES.HIM
Her Distiaguished Son Kneels at Her
Bedsiie.
SCENE IN SICK ROOM VERY SAD
Paralyzed Lady Rallies From
Unconscious State.
THE END IS HOURLY EXPECTED
Reunion of Family Is complete—President
McKinley Gratified to Sea Her
Alive Again.
Oanton, 0., Dec. 7.—Once more ths
children of Nancy Allison McKinley
have gathered about her couch, made
sacred by her tenacious struggle against
death. The reunion is complete. The
president arrived before the death angel
made its visit and took with it the
spirit of the aged mother. With the
children were other relatives, among
whom was the aged sister of Mrs. Mc-
Kinley, Mrs. Abigail Osborne, mothei
of Consul W. M. Osborne.
Theecene was a pathetic one that
beggars description. In the midst of ii
all, there was a joy unspeakable in the
breast of the president. He had again
been permitted to see his mother alive.
He had answered all the obligations ol
his country. He had fulfilled his vows
to his people. He had witnessed the
assembling of congress and had been
cheered with the news at the same time
that his mother was better.
In that little upper room at the Mc-
Kinley homestead there yvas a scene
almost too sacred for pen to write.
The eyes of all present were filled with
tears as they witnessed the remarkable
and almost miraculous rally of the pres
ident’s mother from the unconscious
state into which she had fallen.
As her famous son entered the room,
accompanied by his wife and niece,
Miss Mabel McKinley, the sister of the
S resident, Miss Helen said: "Mother,
ere are William and Ida.” He kneeled
by her bedside, he kissed her tenderly,
reverently, and as he did so she put her
arm about his neck and signified that
she knew him. She also recognised the
president’s wife and reached her hand
toward her, and knew Miss Mabel Mc-
Kinley and Jack Duncan.
It seemed to friends that she had
somehow or other been waiting for tlie
arrival of her son. Soon after she
lapsed Into an unconscious state and
the strength that had been husbanded
for the last meeting of son and mother
seemed to leave her.
An hour after his arrival the presi
dent sat by the bedside holding the
hand of his mother. The attending
physician was surprised at the remark
able rally. A 9:80 he said that she was
getting weaker, but he thinks she will
live through through the day.
Dr. Phillips left Mrs. McKinley at 1
o’clock. She was then entirely uncon
scious and t resting quietly. She has
taken no nourishment for 24 hours.
The doctor believes the patient is stead
ily though slowly growing weaker.
CAPTAIN ANSON TO RETIRE-
The Veterau Baseball Player Will Nd
Longer Manage the Chicagos.
Chicago, Dec. 7—The Record says'
Adrian O. Anson’s retirement from the
managership of the Chicago Baseball
club has at last been practically decided
upon and a means found whereby it can
be done satisfactorily to all concerned.
The veterau player, captain and mana
ger will be given a berth in the Glut
which will carry with it few duties but s
liberal salary and which will also permit
the captain, if he «o desires, to brauob
out in the minor league business.
Details of the agreement will not be
given out until the Chicago captain ’e
contract expires next February. Presi
dent Hart can now go ahead and en
gage a manager for next season, and
the man in view is Tom Burns, the ex-
Colt, about whom there was so mncii
talk during the Philadelphia meeting.
The rumors current that if Ansoc
was released by Chicago he would prob*
ably manage Philade.phia are entirely
unfounded.
Synagogue Windows Smashed.
Prague, Bohemia, Dec. 7. Anti-
Semitic riots have occurred at Pribram.
The windows of the synagogue and
houses of Jews have been smashed by
the mobs.
BULLET FORBLOXHAM
Former Treasurer is After He
Governor of Florida.
Present Grand Jury Indicts the
Man Who Once Handled the
Pininsular State’s Cash.
Tallahassee, Dec. 7.—A sensation
has been caused here by the threat Ex-
Treasurer O. B. Collins is said to have
made against the life of Governor Blox
ham. •
Collins* books were examined by »>
legislative committee last- May and
found to be about <66,000 short
The house of representatives adopted
resolutions for his impeachment and
the senate had organized as a court
when Collins tendered his resignation.
The house by resolution advised its ac
ceptance and asked the governor to
prosecute Collins criminally.
The present grand jury indicted Col
lins for embezzlement, an officer went
to his home in Clearwater, arrested him
and brought him to Tallahassee. It ia
alleged he is short in his accounts with
the state over 952,000 and with the coun
ties 118,000.
When arrested Collins is said to have
made sensational statements to Sheriff
Spencer. He is reported- to have de
clared he would kill Governor Bloxham
if he is prosecuted. He claims Gover-
Bloxham agreed if he (Collins) would
resign as state treasurer there would be
no criminal nrosecution and his daugh
ter would have a position in the treasu
rer’s office at a good salary.
Collins says he will make startling
exposures which will involve men who
are prosecuting him.
Albanians Commit Excesses.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Dec. 7.—Alarming
news has reached here from Macedonia.
The Albanians are reported to be com
mitting great excesses at Debra and
Kitchevo and in the surrounding dis
tricts, killing men, outraging women
and stealing cattle. The local authori
ties are powerless. Wholesale prosecu
tion and arrests of Bulgarians by Turks
are also reported from the Bulgarian
frontier. The news has caused the
greatest excitement here.
Beport ot Searotary Gage.
Washington, Dea 7.—The annual re*
port of the secretary of the treasury,
just sent to congress, shows that ths
total receipts for the year ended June
80, 1897, were 9430.878.167, and the ex
penditures 9148.489,622, leaving a de
ficit for the year of 918,052,454. Ths
receipts for the year, however, exceeded
those for the year 1896 by <20,911,759.
The customs, it is shown, yielded <176.-
554,126, and internal reveune sources
1146,688,574.
Bryan Leaves SoTMtexloo.
Guthrie, O. T., Doe. 7.—W. J. Bryan
has departed for Mexico after being en
tertained by the people here. Mr.
Bryan says he will pass four weeks in
Mexico. Before leaving he received an
invitation to be the gnest of President
Diaz at the Mexican capital. Mrs.
Bryan will meet him at Fort Worth,
and former Governor Crittenden of Mis
souri, who was consnl general at Mex
ico under President Oieveland, will
meet them at San Antonio.
Alabama Methodists Adjburn.
Florence, Ala., Dea 7.—The North
Alabama conference has finished up its
work-and adjourned. The trial com
mittee on the case of Rev. J. B. An
drews reported that he was not guilty
and at his own request he was located
for evangelistic work, at which he has
made quite a reputation in Alabama
and Tennessee. Reports from the sev
eral boards were made and the appoint
ments read.
Successor.
Trenton, Dec. 7.—lt was settled at
an informal conference of the majority
of Republican state senators at the
statehouse that Senator Foster M. Voor
hees should be elected president of the
senate when the legislature convenes.
This will make Senator Voorhees acting
governor when Governor Griggs re
signs to take the position of attorney
general in President McKinley’s cabinet.
French Ministry Sustained.
Paris, Deo. 7.—M. Schouerer-Kest
ner’s interpellation of the min.sters on
the subject of the Dreyfus case was de*
bated in the senate. At the conclusion
of the discussion the senate unani
mously voted to proceed with the order
of the day, thus sustaining the minis
try in its attitude toward the convicted
officer. _ __
French Expedition Massacred.
Brussels, Deo. 7.—The Monvement
Geographique announces that it learns
that a French expedition under Major
Marchand, while on its way to the Nile,
has been massacred near Babrelghazsl.
The survivors of the party, it is added,
retreated to Bornn.
Tried ta Kllf'Hl.' Mother.
Detroit, Dec 7—Albert Knapp, a
German cigar maker, 89 years of age,
chased his mother with a hammer and
tried to kill her. Subsequently he was
found dead, having cut his own throat.
Knapp drank heavib- and both he and
his mother often qu irreled.
SQUABBLE
SETTLED
Humiliation of Hayti By
Germany
WARSHIPS ON STAND
Band of Haytian Navy Plays Gorman
National Air.-
FORCED TO SALUTE KAISERS FLAG
German Minister Received
With Due Ceremony.
no: FURTHER TROUBLE IS FEARED
Citizens of German Nationality Who Had
Sought Refuge On Ships Return
to the Shore.
Port au Prince, Dec. —lt is under
stood that the question of the indem
nity demanded by Germany for the al
leged illegal arrest and imprisonment
of Herr Emil Lueders, a German sub
ject, has been settled to the satisfaction
of Germany, and that all the demands
of that country have been agreed to by
the government of Hayti, in face of the
display of force made by Germany and
under the threat of a bombardment of
the defensive works of the port unless
these demands were signed within the
eight hours following the time the Ger
man ultimatum was delivered Monday
morning, shortly after the arrival al
this port of the two German cruisers
sent to back up the demands of the Ger
man minister here. Count Schwerin.
The first part of the settlement took
place when the Haytian fleet formally
saluted the German flag from the flag
ship of the fleet of Hayti, ths Crete-a-
Pierrot, a small vessel of 904 tons,
armed with a few guns of light calibre.
Admiral Kalick, the Haytian com
mander, had charge of the formal salute
of the German flag While the flag of
the republic was being dipped to the
Crete-a-Pierrot, the band of the Hay tian
navy played the German national an
them and the Haytiau flagship fired 21
gnus, which were answered by the Ger
man flagship, the Charlotte, which is
used as a schoolship.
The second part of the settlement of
the trouble between Germany and
Hayti took place when Count vou
Schwerin, the German minister to
Hayti, was formally and solemnly re
ceived by the Haytian officials. The
latter, it is understood, have assured
the German authorities that summary
justice will be promptly meted out to
those officials of Hayti who caused the
estrangement between the republic and
Germany.
All citizens of German nationality
who had sought refuge on board the
steamef'in this port have returned to
their residences, no further trouble be
ing apprehended.
Naturally there is a strong feeling of
resentment against the government or
account of the humiliation inflicted
upon the country by Germany, but it is
not thought that anything more serious
than a ministerial crises will result.
A Jinriierar E*ectrocuted.
Auburn, N. Y., Dec. 7.--Charlesßur
gess was electrocuted at the prison for
the murder of Henry V. Whitlock, as
Sterling, this county, in August, 189a.
ELECTED OFFICERS.
Woodmen of the World Held Election at
Their CsmplLaet Night.
Live Oak Camp No. 20, met in their
rooms in the medical building last nigh)
i and held their annual election. There
' were lively contests for all the places,
J with two exceptions. The officers elect
ed were:
A. H. Cundell, Counsul commander.
T. N. Hoskim-on, Adviser Lieuten
ant.
Geo. F. Chidsey. Clerk.
W. H Edmondson, Banker.
C. A. Harper, Escort.
Dr. T. R. Gsrlington, physician.
John L. Harris, Watchman.
P. J. Kammerer, Sentry.
J. D. Thomae, E L. Ledbetter and J.
A. Hume, Managers.
Mr. A. F. Ross was initiated into the
camp Aftei the election a most bountiful
' repast of hot chocolate, fruits and ot er
nice things were enjoyed by the members
present.
! The Tribune was most pleasantly re
: membered by them, and the entire force
■ united in declaring that the Woodmen
I were “the people.” -
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STRIKE IS SERIOUS
Federation of Trades Order a
General Strike.
About 1,300 Employes of Atlanta
Bag and Cotton Mill Go Out
Today Perhaps.
Atlanta, Dee. 7.—The Executive
committee of the Federation of Trades
met a 6:30 this evening and were in ses
sion until ten o’clock.
They met for the purpose of discuss
ing the strike situation in the Atlanta
Bag and Cotton Mills, and after a long
debate decided to issue a decree for a
general strike of all union operatives.
The strikes hitherto have effected
only those employed in the ootton mill
but this decree takes in those in the
bag manufacturing department. By
noon tomorrow between 1200 and 1,800
employes will be out. They say they
will shut the mill up. The strikers
meet again tomorrow afternoon.
SPENT LAST SATURDAY HERE.
Captain Sanford Bell Had Many Friends
and Was Well Known In Rome.
Captain Sanford Bell, the veteran
conductor on the Western & Atlantic
who passed away yesterday morning in
Atlanta from an appopletic stroke, had
many acquaintances in Rome.
He was in the service of the W. & A.
for 45 years, and was a conductor 37
years continuously. Capt. Bell knew
and was known to more people through
out Georgia and the South probably
than any railroader in the country.
He spent last Saturday in Rome,
and was cordially greeted by his
friends here. He, appeared hale and
hearty. The Atlanta Journal says:
Last Saturday he went to Rome from
Dalton, where he has been living for
several years. He got wet in the rain
but did not seem to experience any
bad results from it. He attended church
at Dalton Sunday morning and night
and yesterday morning left Dalton for
Atlanta at 8:30. He arrived here at 12
o’clock and got off the train under For
syth street bridge. He at once started
to go up the steps leading from the rail
road to the bridge, and when he reached
the landing half way up the attack seiz
ed him. He leaned against the banister
and recovered his strength sufficiently to
continue. When he reached the top he
fell and was unable to arise. Several
passers-by lifted him up and at once
summoned a hack. He was driven to the
residence of his daughter on Simpson
street and medical aid at once summoned.
Drs. Nicholson, Stevens, Todd and J. B.
Gordon were summoned. Dr. Gordon,
who is Mr. Bell’s old family physician,
being telegraphed for at Dalton.
As soon as Dr. Nicholson arrived he
said there was no chance for the patient.
He pronounced the trouble paralysis,
superinduced by heart affection. The
old age of Mr. Bell and his feebleness
rendered his condition so much the more
serious. He was unconscious from the
time be fell and was unable to recognize
any of the members of his family,
A DISTINGUISHED MAN,
An Abbeville Paper’s Comment on Hit
Useful Career.
Several months ago during Judge
James Cothran’s residence in Abbeville,
S. C., the Press and Banner of that
city printed the following in the course
ot a long sketch of his life and career.
“For forty years Judge Cothran has
been an important factor in all that
pertained to the welfare of his people.
He has been a friend and leader of the
people in the times when they needed A
wise and safe counsellor. As a soldier
in the last cause he was ever at the post
of danger.
“In 1876 he was Democratic county
chairman and commanded with re
markable power the areusedi forces.
Judge Cothrans popularity among the
people was phenomenal, and the publie
offices which he held, were given to him
without his apparent effort, and seem
ingly unsolicited on his part. As an ora
tor he is magnetic and possesses in *.
great degree, the power of appealing to
the hearts and minds of his hearers. If
the friendship and good will of the peo
ple can restore him to health, tie will
shortly be a splendid example of well
preserved manhood.”
The many friends of Judge Cothran
in Rome join his thousands of South
Carolina friends in mourning their irre
parable loss.
Montana Judge M uloidea.
Helena, Mon., Deo. 7.—Associate
justice Horace Bnck of the supreme
court committed suicide shortly after
midnight by shooting himself.