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IT 1$ TRUSTWORTHY. $ The one paper that leads— \ reaches all classes of people F —give satisfaction to adver- W Users—The Rome Tribune. ■ ESTABLISHED 1887. THE CONVICT BILL AGAIN The House Reconsider’s < Way's Action. HOLD LATE AT NIGHT Ashamed of Its First Fall" ire, Try It One# More. SILL DISCUSSED UNTIL MIDNIGHT 'Will Probably Be Ready For Passage Today. ’“ a . IT WILL THEN GO TO THE SEVENTH Tootball Bill Meets Final Death Blow. Failed to Pass Over Governor’s Veto, s Sale of Cigarettes Unlawful. Atlanta, Deo. B.—After killing the convict bill in the house and giving it a ' black eye, that body has decided to re 'Consider the measure by a vote of 74 to 66. Eight sections of the bill were passed upon out of the 18 constituting the bill, and it is probable that the whole measure will be gone through with at the afternoon session. The bill -will then again be drafted by a com mittee selected by the house, and it is possible that it will come before that body Thursday morning for passage. The bill will then go immediately to ■•the senate and will go through both .houses of the general assembly before >the close of the Dresent session. The house was in session at midnight still discussing the convict bill, and try. ing to get it in shape for passage Thurs ■day. The reform contingent gained quite a victory by passing that section of the bill calling for state supervision of mis •demeanor convicts. By a vote of 102 to 43 the effort to pass the antifootball bill over the gov ernor’s veto was defeated by the house. The entire session was consumed with * the consideration of the convict and smtifootball bills. The senate voted down the bill of Senator Wooten of the Fourteenth dis trict, changing the registration bills. * The bill provided that tax collectors in the different counties of the state pre pare lists of all voters who have paid their taxes, the tax collectors to furnish •one of those to the county ordinary and the clerk of the eourt, any person left off this list to be placed upon it by the proper showing was 1 made. ■ • ’ ' | The bill to allow hotel proprietors at # Lithia Springs to furnish liquor to guests in cases where it was prescribed by physicians was tabled after consid erable discussion. The resolution by Senator Battle giv ing the governor the power to convey the right to the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern railroad to use certain prop erty of the state at Marietta was passed. The cigarette bill, making the sale of them unlawful, was passed. The bill of Sen ator darter providing for the appointment of election mana gers was taken from the table by unan imous consent. The bill gave the chair man of each county executive commit tee of every party, represented the right to name one manager at each precinct, the manager named to be appointed by ft the ordinary. Senator darter called for the ayes and .■ays and the bill was lost. A TRAGEDY NEAR ATHENS. Wregruaiva Youu* Farmer Shuota sad ■ilia «»ta Hrathar-la-Law. Athens, Ga., Dec. A—About 15 miles •outhweit of Athens, at the sawmill of O. A. Leftwich & Go., John Easter shot -and instantly killed his brother-in-law, ■George Riddle, giving the latter no in timation of his purpose. The weapon used was a shotgun. Easter then fired three pistol shots into Riddle’s prostrate body. The load from the shotgun took effect in Riddle’s back. Immediately after the shooting Easter walked away into a small swamp before the astonished gaze of 30 or 80 citizens. Easter’s brother left the crowd and followed him on horseback and gave the horse to the fugitive, who madejgood his escape, and then returned to the crowd. The cause of the killing was an old family fuss. Both of the men were progressive young farmers and well connected. St. Loab Nlau Sentenced. St. Louis, Dec. B.—John Thomae Scheutz, convicted of killing his sweet heart, Miss Annie Rausch, has been sentenced "by Judge Zachritz of the criminal court to be hanged on Jan. 13, THEROriE TRIBUNE. MADDOX IS LEADER Movement Started Bj Him For Democratic Caucus. He Thinks President’s Message Is Shiftless and a Strong Effort to Say Nothing, Washington, Deo. B.—Congressman John W. Maddox, of the Seveth dis trict of Georgia baa taken the lead in an effort to unite the Demoorats of the house at this session. He has drawn up a petition for a call for a caucus and is now circulating it on the floor of the house. In his petition he says that it is time for the Democrats to meet and agree as to how far they will go in the Caban matter, currency recommendations of the president and a bankrupt measure. These are the three subjects mentioned in his peti tion. “Every Democrat to whom I have spoken seems anxious to have the mi nority work as a unit. And everyone is signing the petition for the call. The Democrats must becqjne solidified on these three propositions at least. ” Judge Maddox is a member of the most important committee in the house at thisfession, the banking and currency committee. Whatever meas ure is framed in accordance with the president’s message will go to this committee*and Judge Maddox does not think such a proposition as that suggested by the president yesterday can ever get through the committee. He said: “The chairman is anxious to get some sort of bill reported merely to get an expression of., opinion. The committee has not met yet, but from my knowledge of the members lam sure no bill which carries with it the retirement of the greenbacks in any form can get through the committee.’’ Opinion of Message. Judge Maddox has talked with Repre sentative Richardson and thinks that the call for the democrats to meet in caucus will be named for Saturday. Regarding the message, Judge Maddox said: “It is a message which should unite the democrats. It is shiftless and a strong effort to say nothing. The presi dent made a magnificent argument for Cuba, yet gave the deductions to the Spanish. It is illogical and weak all the way through.” Chairman Walker and Judge Mad dox, with other members of the bank ing and currency committee won in their contention that the committee had jurisdiction over all matters ap pertaining to the banking and cur rency of their country. Mr. Walker made it very plain that the aristocratic committee on ways and means was trying to “hog” the legislative stage, and in his efforts to prove this he had the sympathy and backing of the house. STUDENTS PLEASED. Gla«l Governor Vetoed Football Bill—Will Reorganize Team. Athens, Dec, 8. —The students are greatly delighted at the action of the governor legarding football. It is all the talk of the college and town. The boys have been very much discouraged all the fall, but their field day of yesterday showed that they prop erly had accepted the bill and were en couraging other athletics. It is almost a certainty that the fac ulty will not prohibit the game and the football enthusiasts are hopeful that the trustees will not take any ac tion in the matter. The faculty did not stop the play ing this fall, but the students, out of respect to Gammon, quietly cancelled all dates and disbanded. Many students have already with drawn from the college on account of the depression caused by the stopping of football. A captain and manager for next year’s team will be chosen before long and Georgia will put out a good team, unless something prevents. Everyone here feels that the legisla ture acted hastily and that they will rescind their recent action in passing a bill against this greatest American game. Hoa«u Huiea to ne v uaua «». Washington, Dec. B.—The commit tee on rules of the house, of which Speaker Reed is chairman, will get to gether during the holidays to consider such change of the house rules as expe rience has shown to be desirable. It is not expected that these will touch any vital points, but will be rather iu the nature of routine changes to facilitate the dispatch_of business. ROME, GIA., TH ÜBS DAY, DECEMBER 9, 1897. ALLEN ASKS FORACTION Nebraskan Wants Cuba Recognized, HIS RINGING SPEECH Says Congress Should Speedily Grant Political Independence. BAS LONG FAVORED INSURGENTS Would Not Be Content With Recognition of Belligerency, BACK THE STEP WITH WARSHIPS Says Congress is Being Held in Check By the Commercial Spirit of the United State. Washington, Dec. 8. —Iu his invoca tion at the opening of the senate, Rev. W. H. Milburn, the chaplain, delivered a brief but touching eulogy of the late Senator George of Mississippi. Mr. Davis of Minnesota reported from the committee on foreign relations a bill prohibiting the killing of fur seals in the North Pacific ocean. He asked immediate consideration for the bill, .but Mr. Hale of Maine objected on the ground of the importance of the meas ure and asked that the bill be printed.. Mr. Allen of Nebraska presented a resolution declaring it to be the sense of the senate that congress should with all due and convenient speed, acknowl edge by appropriate act the political in dependence of Cuba. Mr. Allen said that he had long urged the United States to recognize the independence of the Ouban insurgents. He would not be contented with the recognition of bel ligerency, but would insist upon the ac knowledgement of absolute political liberty. He was satisfied that the peo ple would not be content with the course advised by the administration. Inasmuch as the Oubane for more than two years on many battlefields had demonstrated their valor and love for liberty, he felt that they had earned recognition of their political liberty, and that it ought to be accorded to them without further temporizing. If necessary this recognition should be backed by a fleet of American vessels iu Ouban waters. He expressed a belief that the owners of Spanish bonds in this country aud American citizens holding property in Cuba, who might be affected by such a step, had joined to prevent the recogni tion of Cuba’s political independence. The session of the house lasted only 15 minutes. Mr. W. A Stone (Rep., Pa.) reported the pension appropriation bill, the first of the appropriation bills, and gave notice that he should call it up immediately after the reading of the journal Thursday. The committee on elections and the committee on banking and currency were given leave to sit during the session of the house. Theu, at 12:15. the house adjourned. Sugar Rahoarlaa WantaU. North Judson, Ind., Dec. B.—About 2,000 resident of the Kankakee valley, from Moaaenco, Ills., to South Bend,' have held a meeting here to discuss the prospects of inducing capitalists to erect sugar refineries throughout this valley. Judge Beeman of Knox, who has given the matter considerable thought and in vestigation, made an address. In his statement he showed the quality of the land in the valley to be particularly adapted to the successful cultivation of •he sugar beet Ta Stop Pelagia Sealing. Washington, Dec. 8. The senate oommittee on foreign relations has au thorized a favorable report upon a bill prohibiting pelagic sealing by the peo ple of the United States. The bill is a production of the state and treasury de partments and its passage is asked upon the ground that with such a law upon the statute books of this country the administration will be in better position than at present to ask that other gov ernments prohibit pelagic sealing. 'Naw Road For Fitggerald, Fitzgerald, Dec. B.—The unfinished railroad between this city aud Pine bloom is at last to be built. The Geor gia and Alabama railroad has bought the line and will at once commence the building of the missing link 3 miles to Fitzgerald. That will give tj the city a railroad to the river, a dis tance of 12 miles, and the large steam ers that ply the Oomulgee will be after the shipping business of this city. SPAIN IS ’SATISFIED The Madrid Officials Pleased Willi Message of McKinley. Believe President Cleared Way For Fair Trial of New Colonial Polley in West Indies. Madrid, Dea. B.—The El Imparcial publishes 7,000 words, giving the whole text of that part of President McKin ley’s message referring to Spain. The friendliness of the message sur passed the most sanguine expectations of the friends of the government. There is loud praise for President McKinley in official and political circles for having, as they say, thus cleared the way for a fair trial of the new colony policy iu the West Indies, which will naturally require time. The Spanish Liberals are particularly pleased with the president’s arguments against recognition of the belligerency of the Cubans and the implicit repudia tion of recognition of belligerency, an nexation of the island or extreme inter ference with the rights of Spain in Cuba. They are equally delighted with that part of the message recognizing how quickly and completely they had re versed the Cauovas- Weyler policy and the sincerity of their own home rule measures. Outside of official circles satisfaction is very visible, in financial circles and also of the general public. Among statesmen the most pleased is Oastelar, who compares the conduct of McKinley with that of Grant, aud says that he believes firmly that all the sane and respectable elements of the Ameri can commonwealth will follow suit HOT "COMfanTTE' MEEI iin u. Sh arp Debate Over a Motion to Report a Financial Measure. Washington, Dec. 8. The house oommittee on banking and currency, which will have the shaping of a con siderable portion of the financial legis lation before the house, held its first meeting and outlined its general plan of action. In view of Secretary Gage’s recommendation of a comprehensive re vision of currency and banking affaire, a resolution was adopted inviting the secretary to embody his views in a bill. The committee was informed that the secretary was now at work on a meas ure, and that it would be available for the committee in about a week. Mr. Hill of Connecticut then precipi tated a sharp debate by moving that the committee act at once by reporting to the house a bill embodying three of the financial features which had the president’s approval. These were em bodied in a bill, heretofore offered by Mr. Brosius of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Hill now proposed that the first three sections be placed before the house im mediately. The three sections provided: Bank circulation up to the par value of bonds deposited; reduction of the tax on circulation to one-fourth of 1 per cent; the establishment of small banks in rural communities. The debate was proceeding with ani mation when at 12 o’clock the meeting went over, a vote on the Hill motion not having been reached. STATE AFTER BACK TAXES, Alabama Claims 840,000 From Ona of Blr mlngham’s Hi e Industries. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. B.—Back Tax Commissioner H. L. Badham some time ago gave notice that he was going to try to make the American Pig Iron Storage Warrant company pay taxes on the iron stored in its Alabama yards. He aver ages the stock of iron iu the yards pre vious to 1897 at 60,000 tons per annum. He also contends that the company owes taxes on the amount of iron ia the yards this year, which he places at 200,000 tons. The tax on the above is fixed at $40,- 000. Demand was made ou the oom paay to come before the county oom missioners on Dec. 16 and show why the tax should not be p-dd. President Hull of the Storage War rant company of New York is now in Birmingham giving the matter hie at tention. An attachment was run on a small lot which was being shipped out The com pany will be required to pay taxes ou the lota they move or wait nutil ths hearing on Dec. 16. LUETGERT OUT OF CASH. Alleged Wife Mardernr Want* Mana/ With Which to < undflot Chicago, Dec. B.—Adolph L. Luet gert has issued an appeal to the people for funds with which to conduct his de fense, promising to repay the same as soon as he is acquitted, if suoh be the result of his trial on the charge of mur dering his wife. He declares he is in nocent uud has no knowledge of what became of his wife after May 1. Every dollar he and his friends had, he declared, was used iu his first trial. The appeal continues: "The spirit of American law is sup posed to give every man a fair trial for his life, but it is plain that without money for necessary expenses, such aS bringing witnesses from-long distances, paying stenographers aud compensating the experts whose pay must necessarily be large, I can barely hope to wage a successful battle for my vindication. *’ ’ ASLEEP ON HISWHEEL One of Six Day Racers Gets a Fall. MILLER IS IN LEAD Boason Slips From Wheel and Is Picked Up Sound Asleep. THREE DAIS OF RACE COMPLETED The “Flying Dutchman” Lead ing By Sixty Miles. MAKES 1,065 MILES IN 61 HOURS Best Previous Record For Same Length of Time Was 933 Miles—Rivalry Be tween French and Germy Record. New York, Dec. B.—When the third day of the six-day bicycle race opened in Madison Square Garden just half the number of original starters were con testing the honors. Os the dozen and a half who are still straining every nerve to win fame and money, it is probable that not more than 12 will finish out the race. Miller has a splendid lead with which to begin the last half of the content and is riding strong. The rivalry between the French and the German riders is one of the curions features of the contest. Schineer, Mil ler and Waller, when on the track to gether, always encourage each other and make combined efforts to get the better of Rivierre and Stephane, while the Frenchmen stick close together and coach each other in their mother tongue. Waller, although he has made spas modic efforts to gain the lead he held during the first part of the race, is not considered to be a serious factor. Hale, who probably receives more applause than any of the contestants, plods along with terrific energy, but seems unable to make any perceptible gain upon the leaders. In fact, the plucky Irishman has given up hopes of winning. There were two spills during the night and early morning. Miller’s wheel slipped from under him as he was about to dismount, and he fell down the incline, but was not hurt. Rivierre fell in the same way. Beacon slipped off his wheel to the floor and lay there. When picked up he was fast asleep. He is the first of the racers to fall asleep on his wheel. The score at 1:15 p. m. was as follows: Miller, 1,065; Rice, 1,006; Rivierre, 1,000; Schinneer, 1,004; Moore, 958; Stephane, 940; Pierce. 935; Hale, 920; Waller, 914; Elkes, 866; Golden, 865; Enterman, 837; Gannon, 759; King, 771; Julius, 717; Grav, 613; Beacon, 594; Johnson, 591. The best previous record of 61 hours was 933 miles, made by Schock at Wash ington in 1896. A LONDON BANKER TALKS. Lord Revelatooka Saya the President’s Message la Disappointing. London, Dec. B.—Lord Revelstocke, head of the banking firm of Baring Bros., was asked for his opinion on the effect of President McKinley’s message. Lord Revelstock said: “The currency suggestions have been decidedly disappointing. We expected ■ometing more than gible.” “Do yon consider the pacific tone of the message calculated to improve the market for American securities over here?’’ he was asked. "Yes,’’ replied Lord Revelstocke, "it ia certainly a relief to find nothing ag gressive in the message. I anticipate that business with the United States will be very brisk after the new year. They are having prosperous times over there and confidence is being gradually revived. “English investors are already buy ing, although to a small extent, but after the new year I expect that busi ness will improve decidedly.” Courtmartlal **eeka a Home. Savannah, Dec. B.—The question of securing a building in which to hold the Carter courtmartlal is a puzzling one. It would be held in the United States courtroom here could that be secured, but it is certain that the United States court will be in session about the time the courtmartlal is going on, or at least before it closes. The matter is left to the judge advocate.general aud it has been suggested that he get the theater or some big hall which accommodates a small portion of the crowd that desires to be present. $ TELLS ALL THE NEWS. J X The best evidence that The * T Tribune is appreciated by the I F people is the way its subscrip. P • tion list increases dally. | • PRICE FIVE CENTS A DEADLY FEUD Three Murders in Four Months Near Selma. Caused By Coleman-Ethridge Feud Charles Nelson Arrested Yesterday. Selma, Ala., Dec. B.—Within the past four months three murders have taken place in this county, sil grow ing out of the Coleman-Ethridge feud. Today Charles Nelson was arrested for killing Shirley Sumner. Sumner killed the .son of Wesley Ethridge, who killed Coleman. Nelson confessed when placed in jail and told the whole story of the killing. Other arrests will probably follow. CAUGHT THE THIEF. Police Ferret out a Robbery After Three Months Had Elapsed. Some three months ago the following articles were stolen from the residence of Mr. J. O. Scott, Two diamond rings valued at about SSO. One gold watch valued at SSO. Several cups and saucers. Cne silver fork, one silver spoon valu - ed at about $5. There was no clue to the thief, but the police have kept a sharp lookout. Mon day one of the rings was carried to J. K. Williamson’tj jewelry store to be mended. The police were notified and Mr. Scott identified the ring. That evening Lueta Rush, a negro girl fourteen years of age, was arrested. The other ring was found in her home, but the diamond was missing and the ring had been beaten al) out of shape. The girl said at first that she found the rings, but later said a negro man gave them to her, but could name no names. The evidence against her is pretty strong, and she is in jail awaiting further developments, The watch has not been recovered. WONT BE B CANDIDATE. J. B. Owens Wont Run For Fire Chief Next Time. Fire Chief J. B. Owens stated to a Tribune reporter yesterday that he would not be a candidate for re-eleo tion at the election in January. There are already two candidates in the field for the place of chief— Messrs, A. M. Word and W. T. Dren non. Fire Company No. 1 held a meeting some time ago and endorsed Mr. Word for chief. No. 2 met last night, and did not make any nomination for chief J However, they put Mr. Fred Hanson forward as their candidate for first assistant. HELD ELECTION. Water Commission Elect Same Officials as Superintendent Etc. The board of water commissioners met Tuesday evening for the purpose of electing a waterworks superintend ent, collector of water rents and an engineer. There were several candidates for the places, but all of the old officials were re-elected, Mr. James McGuire will continue as superintendent, a position which he has held most satisfactorily since 1894. Capt. J. T. Moore was re-elect ed collector and Mr. W. M. Chambers, engineer. All of these gentlemen have filled their places with ability. Senator Laurin is meic. Washington. Dec. &—Senator Mc- Laurin of South Carolina is down with typhoid fever at his Washington resi dence, aud it is feared the young Caro linian is a very sick man. He was not at all well when be came to Washing ton. His severe illness of last summer has left him weak, and it is feared ha. may have a hard time of it. Trouble Fur French*Troupe. Lagos, West Coast of Africa, Dec. 8. Additional advices just received from the interior say the French troop* had five engagements with tne natives before effectively occupying Nikkia, the eapital of Borgu. The king of that country fled to Che busn. Both France aud Great Britain claim that the Borgu territory is within the sphere of their influence. Hardware Dealers A»<dgn. Chicago, Dec. B.—Horton, McWilliams & Co., wholesale hardware dealers, 172-173 Lake street, have as signed to the Illinois Trust and Savings bank. The liabilities are $300,000 and the assets $210,000.