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6 THE ROME TRIBUNE. W. A. KNOWLES. - . Editor. •FFIOE-MO. s*7 BBoAD STREET, VP STAIRS. TELEPHONE 78. BATES OF SUBSCRIPTION (Daily, Except Monday.) One Tear*6.oo; One Month„.Bo Six Month*3.oo One Week..U Three Months.... 1.601 Weekly, per year..l.oo Dsllversd by mail or by city carriers free of Charge. All subscription strictly in advance. Tbs Tbibunb will appreciate new* from any community.. If at a small place where it has no regular correspondent, news it ports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. Communications should be addressed and all orders, checks, drafts, etc, made payable to BOMB TRIBUNE, Roms. Ga. WAR>- * Business is war. Advertis ing is the outwa.d indication of the conflict. * * Adver tising is the army and navy; the battle ships and the bri- 1 gades; the shells and the bul lets. In advertising, business broadsides are fired and sharpshoot ers are employed. The boom of big guns and the continuous rattle of musketry is apparent in our every column - competitors are fighting every day. * * Success perches oi, the banners of the skillful. In modern business war, the winner is he who employs the wisest and most experienced generals, and the latest improvements in projectiles. ♦ * ♦ For many years The Rome Tribune has been directing campa’gns of advertising, being thoroughly equip ped in every way, and is now ready to help you make a conquest of the City, County and State. Economy combined with efficiency. Rate, furnished on application to the Ad vertising Department, Business offices U > W, A. KNOWLES, General Manager 12 PAGES. Have you bought your Christmas gifts yet? , Put aside a little of your Christmas money for the poor. Chriatmaj trees—that is fir trees— are said to be very scarce in the north. It takes twelve pages to carry The Tribune’s crush of Christmas adver tising. The New York Journal offers SI,OOO “ for the best prophecy of the great events of 1898. * A Missouri man has cornered May Wheat or at least he has married a young lady of that name. Manager Cohen, of Pat Walsh’s campaign, says Augusta, will never do it again. The price of votes is tco high. The saloons in Rome will be closed Christmas day like it was Sunday. Other cities in Georgia might follow Rome's example with good results. Who is the man who suggested that the propelling apparatus of the battleship Kentucky should be twin cork screws? asks the Griffin News and Sun. “It is true that President McKinley has “blue penciled” that part of the republican platform which related to the freedom of Cuba?” asks the Amer icas Herald. Some newspaper man started the story about Judge Branham being favorably considered for penitentiary commissioner, but he was not named. However,he was most pleasantly men tioned by newspapers of the state. The Brunswick Times’ Christmas edition with its artistic cover was one of the prettiest ever issued from that busy and progressive city by the sea. Such a paper as the Times does more to advertise a city than any other agency. . It is said that there are but three survivors of the war of 1812, »et 3,000 widows of soldiers of that war are drawing pensions from the govern ment. At that rate, by the time the last survivors of the civil war has passed away there will not be enough money in the country to give each widow enough to keep body and soul together. It is said that President McKinley contemplates making such changes in the civil service laws as will give in. ternsl revenue collectors and customs collectors the power to select their own subordinates, particularly those who handle money for which the collectors are under bond. The change is said to have the sanction of the civil service commission. Something like 45,000 places would come under this new order. Enormity of Pension Roll. The bomb of national indignation against the enormity and outrageous swindling in the pension roll is about to explode. When it does there will be a detonation that will shake the country. The Tbibune has alluded to the matter severed times and has pub lished bitter criticisms of well posted republicans on the subject But most significant publication as well as the most vehement protest against the pension swindle appears in the New York Sun of Monday. The entire front page is taken up and several columns on the next showing up .the frauds and enormous expense. The headlines of the article in the Sun are as follows: ROBBING THE NATION. Pension Rolls Padded Almost Be yond Belief. COUNTRY’S BOUNTY ABUSED. More “Survivors’’ Drawing Pen sions Than There Are Survivors. Bounty Jumpers and Deserters, Fake Widows and Orphans and Cheats and Swindlers of All Classes Swell the Debt to Uncle Sam’s Defender —They Draw Millions a Year and the Gates Are Opened Wider An nually to Admit More—Nearly a Million Pensioners and 500,000 Ap pliances Still Undecided—Special Pension Acts and Congressional Schemes for Further Robbery at Every Session—Figures Showing the Great Steal. , It should be remembered that the New York Sun now “Out Herod’s, Herod” in its republicanism and hatred of democracy. To stop the pension steals and scan dals will take a mighty and combined effort of the nation, but it looks as if the sentiment of the north is becom ing such that the enormous pension roll will be cut down. Dealing With Smallpox. Atlanta is co be commended even if it took it two months to enforce com pulsory vaccination. Since the law was declared effective it has been rigidly enforced. If At lanta had done this when.the first cese of smallpox appeared they would have effectually stamped out. An official statement made Monday night by Dr. J. B. Alexander, presi dent of the Atlanta board of health, about the smallpox situation iu that city is as follows: “The total number of cases of small pox since the presence of the disease was first discovered in Atlanta is 203. The number which have recovered and have been released from the hos pital is 43. The number of deaths, 1. The total number of cases in the hos pital today is 154.” This makes the situation appear bad enough despite the exaggerated ru_ mors which have kept some people away from, there to do their holiday shopping. It may be expected now, however, that with the regulations adopted the scourge will be stamped out. If these measures had been adopted two months ago there would have been little trouble. South's Trade With China, The commerce of the south needs extension, and it would seem that China and Japan offer a wide market for our products. Concerning this the Knoxville Tribune says: • ’Only a day or two ago the an nouncement was made of the sale of a large lot of Alabama iron to go to Japan. Now it is reported that a'con tract has been completed by Alabama parties for sending the entire output of a large cottonifactory tojChina for a series of years to come. If these re ports are true, we know of no reason to doubt them, other similar transactions will soon .follow in quick successsion and the time is not far dis tant when iron and cotton goods from the south .will become potent factors in controlling the markets in the far East—markets in which American in fluence has hitherto been almost an unknown quantity. Nearly fifty yean ago it was American influence that opened the porta of Japan to foreign intercourse, and in the twelve years following the expedition of Commodore Perry, American bid fair to obtain dominating control of the Japanese trade. But the war came on and since then the foreign’ trade of Ameioa has has almost disappeared from off the seas. England has ob tained a practical monopoly of the Japanese and Chinese trades in cotton goods and iron. The most serious ob stacle in the way of the development of southern control of this eastern trade in iron and textiles lies in the unfriendly legislation of the republi can party. The almost prohibitive tariff on all Chinese and Japanese goods prevents that free interchange THE ROME TBIBUNE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2J, 1897 essential to full development of com merce.” To this it might be added that all of the product of the (mammoth Mas sachusetts cotton mills located here at Rome is sold in China and western Africa. None of the cloth is sold in this country. Three Good Men, In the appointment of Hon. J. 8. Turner, Gen. Clement A. Evans and Hon. Jacob L. Beach three most ex cellent men for the office of peniten tiary commissioners have been named by Gov. Atkinson. They will lay a foundation for'convict reform which will be broad .and comprehensive. The convict bill passed by the legis. lature will be carried out wisely and conservatively. While Hon. Jake C. Moore of Rome, was not appointed a commissioner, but was upon the organization of the commission elected chief inspector which will pay him the same salary as he now receives as assistant keeper of the penitentiary. Hon. Douglats Gkssmer who was a candidate for the office which Librarian Brown fills was elected secretary of the commission and will draw a salary of $1,200. The three penitentiary commis sioners will receive a salary of $2,000 each per annum,and will,also act as a board of pardons. The Tribune be lieves the appointments will give general satisfaction. Reform in Football. A notable movement for reforming football so as to remove some of the brutal playing that existed has been started among southern colleges. The Birmingham News says on this subject: The Southern Inter-Collegiate Athlet ic association at its meeting here inaugu rated a movement in the right direction when it took steps looking to the modi fication of football rules so as to elimin ate the rough and dangerous features of the game. It is very clear that unless such a step is taken popular condemna tion of the game will soon become so general and strong that it will be effeo’- ually wiped out. It is, therefore, the part of wisdom for those who are fond of the sport and desire to prevent its complete annihilation to institute new rules which will remove the brutal practices which have made it so danger ous to life and limb. The northern and western associations should take action similar to,that which the southern association has begun in order that there may be a general modification of football methods all over the country. It is well for healthful athleticts to be encouraged, especially in schools and col leges, but games which incur a risk of life and limb should not be permitted. The record of casualties on the football field this season has been sufficient to arouse a general out against the sport, and it is not surprising that legislatures have sought to suppress it. The remedy is with the football people themselves and the promoters of the game in the south wisely propose to apply it by re-, forming the rules. Our Jewish Population. In the latest publication of ike Ameri can Jewish Historical society, David Sulberger of Philadelphia has an article on ‘ ‘The growth of the Jewish popula tion in the United States,” in wnich be presents some interesting statistics on that subject. Twenty years ago the first systematic attempt to obtain definite statistical information was made by the board of delegates of American Israelites with the assistance of the Union of American Hebrew congregations. It com plete reports secured showed a Jewish population of 189,756. By 1880 these figures had increased to 230,257. The total population of the country in that year was 50,155,783. It is calculated that since 1880 something over 485,000 Jews have immigrated to the United States. This addition, together with the increase through births, gives at a con servative estimate a present Jewish population of 938,000. The total popula tion of the country is now estimated to be 75,0C0.000. In other words, it is one-half larger than it was seventeen years ago while the Jewish population is more than four times larger.—Augusta Herald. Every A Beauty, (Americus Herald) The Christmas edition of The Rome Tribune is before us, consisting of twenty pages of interesting matter. Every edition of The Tribune is a beauty but when the management lets out a tuck the result is something worthy of more than ordinary praise. Mince Meat Pie Here follows the experience of one of the persons w£o ate a mince pie. It is taken from thW Quincy (Ill.) Herald: I dreamt that I smelt of a'oohol. With wassail and laughter about me .And sll those assembled within the wall Were far too merry to flout me. 1 dreamt I wore whiskers of cardinal hue. In which ravens bad builded their nests; I dreamt that my vitals were filled with hot glue, And th.t devils at me poked their jests. I dreamt that a tiger was locked in my room. And its breath was moat painfully nigh; i Bnt just as-I died I escaped from my doom : With bitter regrets for the pie. Dear Little Chinquapin. “Dear little Chinquapin, modest and neat, Isn’t she cunning and isn’t she sweet? Her skin is as smooth at a little boy’s chin, And the squirrels all chatter of Miss Chinquapin.” Don’t put off your buying some of the good things for Christmas. You cm get nice clean groceries at Les ter’s. Oranges, apples, figs, dates, prunes, nuts and confections. Most everything in the canned goods line, Ferris Hams and breakfast bacon, j iws and preserves, Cross & Black well’s Pickles and orange marma lade, nice spices and home made mince meat, canned pigs feet and rip) very nice, at LESTER’S Old Postoffice Corner, Rome, Ga HOSTETTER’c 5I °P wLsK Il Msurel when Body is Bollt Up With this National Tonic. It gives strength for the taßk oi the PC Eg 23 day. and rest for NP*F* the weary at nigh Roark, the Jeweler, Has received another line of FINE CUT GLASS and Silver Novelties. Just the thing for Bridal and Christmas Presents. 317 Broad St, Rome, Ga, sc. COTTON NOT IN IT Compared With Our Extreme-' ly Low Prices, T. W. McCORD, I am selling Staple and Fancy Groceries,.Country produce confec tioneries, Fruits Etc, at the lowest possible prices. When you need any goods in this line call and see me. It will pay you. T.W. McCord Under Benna Vista Hotel. 536 Broad St,, - Borne, Ga. The Best Work. We guarantee the best work in the shortest time of any laundry in the city. Try us, ’Phone 158. MODEL STEAM LAUNDRY, No. 502 Broad St., Rome, Ga SEND fob my catalogue of CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES in STERLING SILVER. If you ar. contemplating purchases for the HOLIDAY SEASON. Charles W, Crankshaw, Jeweler. SS WHITEHALL ST., ATLANTA 'GA. Kill to Live. That living germs oy millions infest the human system and produce dis eases of blood and nerves is no longer a thboby but a proven fact. That! King's Royal Germeteur Cures these diseases in a speedy and pleasant way, is equally proven. SPRING Is here. Look to your health at the beginning of the not season. Keep Germeteur on hand. Use it as a tonic preventive and cure. Sold every where. 31.00 per bottle. Atlanta Chemical Co., Atlanta, Ba. MANUFACTURERS. Application for Letters of Dis mission. GEORGIA, Floyd County, Whereas John H Reynolds »nd John Mont gomeiy. executors oi Thomas Berry, represents to tne oonrt 10 toelr netitiun duly filed, that they have administered Thus Beiry’s eetate. This is to cite all persons concerned, atndred and cred itor , to show causa, 11 any they can, why said executors should not be discharged from their administration and receive letter* of dis mission on the first Monday in March 1161 This December 6 1897. JOHN P. DAVIS. Ordinary Floyd County, Georgia, Practical, Useful and Economical, Almost everybody wishes to be economical and practical in the selection of their CHRISTMAS * PRESENTS Almost at your own prices is the way you can buy them at W. M. GAMMON & SON. Just received fresh stock Imported - Woolen - Underwear, Nobby Neckwear, In Puffs, Ties and Bows. Silk Lined Kid Gloves. ■ Silk Mufflers. New and Stylish Hats. Best Line of Shoes in America, Swell Suits and Overcoats. More quality given you at our store than anywhere in the city for the price. We will sell you as cheap as ' the cheapest. Come and see what we are doing. W. M. Gammon & Son, Dealers in everything a man or boy wears, READY FOR CHRISTMAS.. J. B. DUNCAN & CO. New Meat Market. Best of everything in our line. Fish, Oysters and Game. No. 8, Fifth Ave ’Phone 171 2 calls. Beautiful Line Bridal Presents and Fine Cut Glass at J.T. CROUCH & CO’S. Finest toilet goods, Huyler’s candy, choicest perfumeries. Our extracts are the best and purest. Our stock of Pure Drugs and Patent Medicines are strictly first class and up-to-date, In our prescription department our Dr. Davis is ever ready to fill your wants, night or day. Prescriptions are compounded accurately and delivered to any part of the oity. We are carrying the best line of fancy articles in Cut Glass. Our line of per fumes is the best the market affords. Ladies can find just what they want for bridal presents at prices which cannot be duplicated outside of New York city. A fresh supply of Huyler’r candy just received; also Huyler’s liquoric; drops for coughs, colds and soie throat. Call on us and you will find the best of everything Our line of Cigars and Tobacco has never been so full and with such brands that delight tne taste. Try our 5 cent cigar. J. T, CROUCH & CO.. 300 Broad St., Rome, Ga. Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy cures indigestion, Bad • Breath, Sfcur Stomach, Hiccoughs, Heart-burn ty Guaranteed,