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ign PAGES | ||£i TODAY. | ESTABLISHED 1887, *» R SUMMARY OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EWENTS OF 1897 *' I GEORGIA’S I EXHIBIT (Hl Commissioners Do Good Work. •» MUCH ENTHUSIASM Made a Fine Start For Sending a Mag nificent Disp’ay. PLAN OF THE WORK IS OUTLINED Each Commissioner Puts Up Money For Contingencies, EX-GOV-NORI HERN CHOSEN CH’RMAN Railroads to Be Asked to Join in Making Exbibit—Committees Appointed The Proceedings. Atlanta, Dec. 30. —The Georgia com missioners for the Omaha exposition met at noon today in the senate chamber of the capitol. t The enthusiasm of the commissioners, and the good work they did insures the success of a -magnificent exhibit from Georgia. An excellent selection of a* chairman was made in ex Gov. Northen with E. F. I Blodgett as secretary. Those present were: J. 8. B. Thompson, C. E. Har- I man, J. F. DeLacy, W. A. Hemphill, W. A. Knowles, George Ketchum, and F. H, Richardson. Governor Ackinson remained with the commission a few minutes and excused himself. Later Mr. Thomas K, Scott and Mr. George C. Smith came in. The chairman a letter from Mr. J. F. Hanson declining to serve, and stated | that Governor Atkinson would appoint a successor to Major In opening the business of the meeting the chairman suggested the division of work between a number of committees, the most important of which would be a ways and means committee. On motion of Mr. Hemphill the follow ing gentlemen were appointed a com mittee on organization: Ex-Governor Northen, E, F. Blodgett and C. E. Harman. The regular meetings were set for the second Wednesday in each month. Mr. Ketchum suggested a committee , on publicity and Mr. Harman urged the importance of that feature. On his motion Governor Northen appoint ed a committee on publicity and pro motion. This includes Mr. W. A. » Hemphill, Mr. F. H. Richardson, Mr. George Ketchum, Mr. W, A. Knowles ) and Mr. P. A. Stovall. It was stated that the Georgia ex \ hibit made at Nashville was boxed up jnd shipped without further cost. p \ I Governor Northen, Mr. George C. Smith, Mr. J. S. Thompson and Ml. Scott were made a committee to cor respond with the authorities of the Omaha exposition about floor space, ' and if possible secure it free of charge. Governor Northen said he had an organization with agents in every county and could do much of the work of collecting the exhibit, and could, through these agents, find out what the counties would do. Mr. H«rman agreed with Mr. Scott that not a wheel could be turned without money. The chairman suggested that the com mission request the railroads to jein in making a state exhibit. He said it • would largely add to the imposing char i acter of the exhibit. I ( Mr. Scott thought the idea a good one, M but said a railroad man could not offer B such a resolution, and called on some ■ newspaper man to make it. Mr. Hemphill f came to time and the motion was adopt ed, asking the railroads to join in a state exhibit. Mr. Hemphill made things interesting J by moving that the members ot the com- F mission contribute |5 each for incidental expenses. This was adopted. The meeting then adjourned until Jan. 191 * B THE ROME TRIBUNE. MARSH ASSAULTED Negro Coachman Attempts' to Shoot His Employer. Great Excitement in the City of Cave Spring—Negro Brought Here and Jailed. Cave Spring, Ga., Dec. 30.—Great excitement has prevailed here since last night about ten o’clock, over an assault made upon Mr. McAllen D. Marsh by his coachman, Squire Merriweather, a negro. Mr. Marsh had sent the negro to Rome, where he became intoxicated, Ou his return home, the buggy and horse hsd suffered much abuse as a result of the negro’s dissipation. Mr. Marsh reproved him severely for his conduct, and forthwith the negro drew a pistol, began snapping it in the face of his em* ployer, and with multiplied oaths threatened to kill him and his wife, to burn the house. Mr. Marsh was entirely unarmed, the negro having previously stolen all his ammunition, of which he insolently in formed Mr. Marsh during his tirade. The negro was arrested and lodged in jail. He was tried today befote Record er Trout, and his bond was fixed at SSOO. Failing to give bond he was bound over, and carried to Rome this afternoon. IMPORTANT SUIT. New Jersey Man Wants Property of Gor don Lee In Walker County. Atlanta, Dec. 30.—Henry Frede rick Stone, of Irvington, N. J., has brought suit through his attorneys, King & Spalding, to recover nearly 2,000 acres of land that lie in Walker county, near Crawfish Springs and Chickamauga. Gordon Lee, a well known resident of Walker county, at present occupies the land, and claims to have the origi nal titles to the property and refuses to hand it over to Mr. Stone. Mr. Stone says that be has the titles and now calls upon the courts to oust Lee and to place him in possession of the property. The land is represented as being favorable for farming and to abound in minerals and timber. Mr. Stone claims that he has been damaged to the extent of $7,000, and sues for that amount. The lands are variously es timated in value, but it is thought that that they are worth considerable. The suit will be heard during the March term of the court, and has be?n set for the seco- d Monday. CYRUS MUST HANG. Board of Pardons Takas Unfavorable Ac tion on His Case. Atlanta, Dec. 30.—The board of pardons today made a report to Gov ernor Atkinson in the oase of Tom Cyrus, the negro who killed Annie Johnson, the governor’s housemaid. The board recommended that the sen tence of death be not interferred with. Cyrus will, therefore, hang on Jan uary 8. The commission recommended that the governor pardon Williams Hop kins, sent up for life from Rabun county. Hopkins killed a man sev eral years ago with a rock. International Union Adjourns. Washington, Dec. 30.—A dispatch re ceived at the state department from Minister Storer at Brussels reports the adjourumen - on Deo. 15 of the Interna tional Union for the Protection of In dustrial property. The union, which had been in session for some time, was composed of representatives from most of the European countries, the United States and Brazil There was a general discussion on the subject of patents, trademarks and other matters pertain ing to the protection of industrial prop erty. Doctor Dies of a Pin Prick. St. Louis, Deo. 80. Dr. Felix G. Allen of Oran, Mo., died here from ths effects of a pin prick. Dr. Allen came here two months ago to get experience in St. Mary’s infirmary. A week ago a patient suffering from blood poisoning was admitted to the infirmary. Dr. Alien helped to bandage the man'i arm. In so doing he pricked his finger with a pin in one of the bandages. Thai night the doctor’s arm began to swell. No remedies were of effect uud he died. To Carry Supplies Fur Cubans. Washington, Dec. 30. Assistant Secretary Day has just received a re sponse from the superintendent of the Ward line steamers in New York in an swer to his inquiry as to whether h« could announce that his line could con vey supplies to Cuba for the relief ot the suffering people, free of oost. The prompt answer was: "Will be pleased to accept supplies for Cuban sufferers, free of oost. Presume they will be con signed to General Lee.” ROME. GA., FRIDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1897. WARSHIPS TO SALVADOR Another Revolution Is Threatened There AMERICAN INTERESTS Will Be Fully Protected By lavy Depart ments Action. ONE OF OUR BOATS ORDERED OUT Gunboat Marietta Will rsteam With Speed to Scene. EOZJTA FACTION STIRRING IT UP Th-y Will Attempt to Wrest Administra tion From Gen. Gutlrrez-More Trouble Anticipated. New York, Dec. 80.—A special to The Herald from Washington says: Sal vador is threatened with another revo lution. To protect American interests the navy department, upon the request of the state department, has telegraphed orders to the gunboat Marietta, which is at Mare island, directing her to pro ceed as soon as possible to La Libertad and remain until further orders. The importance of this action will be appreciated when it is understood that the Marietta was being fitted for ser vice in Chinese waters. The information upon which the state department acts came from John Jen kins, consul at San Salvador, who cabled: “The condition of affairs in Salvadoi is alarming; send warship.” The navy department does not expect the Marietta to leave Mare island until early next week. The gunboat re turned only recently from Sitka, Alaska, and her passage was marked by two cyclones, through which she steamed admirably, but suffered slight damage. She will also have to be coaled. The distance to La Libertad is about 2,500 miles and it will be covered by the gun boat in two weeks. The instructions to Commander F. M. Symonds require him, upon arrival at La Libertad, to communicate with Mr. Jenkins and to take all measures possi ble for the protection of American in terests. Mail advices from Salvador have in dicated that trouble is brewing. The Ezeta faction, which was ousted in the revoltition of two years ago, has never rested, repeated expeditions having been alleged to have been forming in this Bountry with a view to preceeding to Salvador and wresting the administra tion from General Rafael Antonio Gutierrez. General Gutierrez has faced consid erable grumbling * among his political followers and it is said one potent cause of dissatisfaction resulted from his ac tion in joining the Greater Republic of Central America. It is expected that Honduras and Nicaragua will aid Presi dent Gutierrez in return for similar services. SAFE WORKS SHUT DOWN. The Herring-Hall.Marvlu Company's Fac tory Is Now Idle. Hamilton, 0., Dec. 30.—The large works of the Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe company have been closed on orders from Judge Neilan, who appointed S. D. Fitton receiver for the company last week. On orders from the court, Re ceiver Fitton borrowed the money to pay all the employes, and the announce ment was made to the large force of workmen that the plant would be closed indefinitely. _ “ The former orderTSt the court to the receiver to continue the business was rescinded by Judge Neilan and an in ventory of the establishment was or dered. L. P. Clawson, Janies K. Cullen and Charles Graeser were appointed ap praisers. This action was on the apnli cation of the attorneys of William and Moses Mosier. Aii Opera Director Dead. Paris, Dec 80.—M. Carvalho, direc tor of the opera comique, is dead. Leon Carvaille, otherwise Leon Carvalho, was born in 1825. While engaged as a singer at the opera comique, Paris, in 1853, he married Mile. Miolan, one of the most distinguished artists of that theater. He became director of the opera comique in 1876. His manage ment was marked by a terrible catas trophe, the great fire of May 25, 1887, when about 181 persons losjp their Uvea OUT OF POLITICS McLaughlin to Lead In Brooklyn No More. A DEMOCRATIC BOSS Long, Successful and Picturesque Pol tU cal Career. *'■ I • ' RETIRES FROM POLITICAL RING ♦ He Planned This Over Four Years Ago. BERNARD YORK 10 SUCCEED HIM In 1893 When the Democrats Lost Mc- Laughlin Said As Soon As Party Got In Power Again He Would Retire. New York, Dec. 80. Hugh Mc- Laughlin, for many years the dictator of the Democratic party in Brooklyn, has definitely announced his retirement tfrom political leadership. He will be Succeeded, according to the present un derstanding, by Bernard J. York. The retirement of McLaughlin is the close of a long, successful and pictur esque political career. Many years ago, when aT young man, he was employed in a rope walk. One of his fellow work ers was Jacob Worth, who became and was, until turned down last autumn at the behest of Senator Piatt, the leader of the Republican party in Brooklyn, ad McLaughlin was of the Democratic party. Mr. McLaughlin has twice held the office of register, but aside from that has not been a candidate. When, in 93, the Democrats in Brooklyn lost the mayoralty by over 80,000 votes, Mr. McLaughlin declared that he wanted to remain in politics just long enough to see the party back in power again. He has now followed out the p an outlined at that time. WEYLER ENTERS A KICK. Former Captain General Objects to the Menage of McKinley, Madrid, Dec. 80.—General Weyler. former captain general of Cuba, in his memorial to the queen regent on the subject of President McKinley’s mes sage to congress, says he is honored by the attacks made upon him, and that his conduct as governor general was that of a soldier animated by honor and patriotism. Such attacks, therefore, General Weyler adds, will do him no harm, ad they are aimed him, he asserts, simply because he has done his duty. Never theless, “since the message contained insulting observations on the Spanish troops in Cuba,” he believed it to be hid duty to address a protest to the crown. General Weyler affirms that the so called pacillcos whom he concentrated in the fortified districts were the prime abettors of the rebellion. The protest of the general is couched in courteous language. t EVILS MAY BE REMEDIED. Long Wants a Changs In Laws Relating to Naval Courtsmartial. Washington, Dec. 80.—The naval au thorities have long regarded the provis ions of existing laws relating to the ad ministration of justice as defective, iu that naval courtsmartial are not empow ered to secure the attendance and testi mony of civilian witnesses. It often happens that important facts are exclusively known by civilians and their testimony is required before al most every important courtmartial. It rarely happens that witnesses that can avoid so doing are willing to appear in such cases. Secretary Long says from an examination of legislation on this subject it does not appear by any means clear that congress intended to leave the courtsmartial in such a position. He has submitted to the house naval committee a draft of a bill to remedy these evils without giving the naval Courts undue authority. The first sec tion involves only an extension to the judges advocate of naval courtsmartial and courts of inquiry of powers now possessed by judges advocate of army courts. The section has been drawn in con formity with the similar design to meet precisely the same difficulty which had arisen in the British service, providing for certification for contempt, if neces sary, to the nearest United States court for puulshment. AN ATLANTA CUBAN Antonio Covin Appointed Min ister of Interior of Cuba. Spanish Government Offers Him the Place. But He Refuses It. Atlanta, Dec. 30. —The Spanish gov ernment has appointed as minister of the interior for the autonomist government of Cuba Mr. Antonio Govm, who has for the past nine months resided in Atlanta, but he declined to accept the office. He is looked upon as the founder of the autonomist party in Cuba, and would be the logical man for the portfolio in the new cabinet, but many Cubans who have long been autonemists have come to the conclusion that the war has gone too far and it is too late for autonomy to succeed. Mr. Govin resides at 142 South Pryor street, and says that the war has been going on too long for autonomy to do any good. He declines to discuss his appointment further than that he would not accept. READY FOR THE FEAST Hon. Robert L. Berner Accepts and Com pletes List of Speakers. Atlanta, Dec. 30.—The list of speakers for the possum supper at Newnan tomorrow night was com pleted today by Hon. R. L. Berner’s acceptance £of the invitation to re spond to the toast, ‘’Possum and ’ta ters.” * The special train which will carry the state officials and the other guests from this portion of the state will leave the union depot tomorrow at 6 p. m. The round trip fare on this train will be only sl, and the train will leave Newnan on the return trip after the supper. KILEED AT A DANCE. Negro Frolic on Rounsavi.le Farm Ends Disastrously. Lindale, Ga. Dec. 30.—Last night at a negro dance on the Rounsavilie place, Bud Harris (Shot Lafayette Ir vin through the heart, killing him in stantly. The negroes began fussing about a woman, when Harris drew his pistol, and without a moments warn ing fired point blank at Irvin’s breast. The negro fell back dead, with his life’s blood staining the floor. A scene of wild confusion followed, and Harris made good his escape A Chicago Banker Acquitted. Chicago, Dec. 30. Theodore H. Schintz, lawyer and private banker, who failed several months ago, with liabilities aggregating more than SIOO,- 000, was acquitted of the larceuy of SI,OOO from Hulda Fontana, who claimed Schintz received the mouey from her kuowing himself to be in an insolvent condition. Will H. Schintz, cashier of Theodore Schintz’s bank, was also acquitted of the same charge. Many other similar charges have been made, one of which, the charge of em bezzling $30,000 from the estate of Franz Estel, it is said, will be brought to trial at once. To Furnish Poatnge * lamps. Washington, Dec. 30. —The postofflee department has prepared advertise ments which will soon be issued in viting proposals for furnishing adhesive postage stamps for the government for the four years beginning July 1, next. The issues advertised for include the or dinary stamps, news and periodical stamps, poetage due stamps and those for special delivery. The number re quired per year approximate 3,000,- 000,000. Indiana Maa Strikes Oil. Obown Point, Ind., Dec. 30.—J. J. Van Buskirk of Medaryville, while drilling for water, has struck a good flow of oil of an unusually good quality. The Indiana and Ohio Oil company have investigated the surrrouudiug territory in Jasper county and have filed with the recorder oil leases which cover sev eral farms in the vicinity of Medary ville. The company will at once sink wells and search for oil Minister LoomU at Capital. Washington, Dec. 30. Francis Loomis, United States minister to Ven ezuela, has arrived iu Washington. He is on leave of absence from his post, and while in Washington during the coming week he will advise with the officials on the subject of negotiating with reciprocity treaty, and also a p. ■- cel postal con vention between the United States and Venezuela French s»ay It a Fake. Paris, Dec. 30.—The officials of the French ministry of marine regard the report of the occupation of the island ot Hai-Nan, off the south oost of China, by the French fleet iu those waters, as being an invention. ~ SIT IS TRUSTWORTHY. $ V The one paper that lead.— J V reache, all claa.es of people T W —Rive satisfaction to silver- F • Users—The Rome Tribune. d) PRICE FIVE CENTS THE ANNALS OF 1897 Events of Year Passing Away, VARIEGATED RECORD Dread Work of Fire Demon and Winl and Wave. POLITICS AND PERSONAL ITEMS Sporting Contests and Acci dents and Collisions. SOME NOTABLE BUSINESS FAILURES Miscellaneous Record of Domestic and Foreign Happenings—lnventions of the Year. FIRES. " ihsxsKvet. B. Fire in the business portion of Nashville; loss, $600,000. 10. A $150,000 fire at Danville, Va. A $200,000 fire at Minneapolis. 28. A business block burned at Sandusky, O.; loss, $250,000. 24. A $300,000 fire In Chicago. Red Lake Falls, Minn., nearly destroyed by fire. 25. 5 business houses burned in Syracuse; loss, $186,000. Carshops burned at Plattsmouth, Neb.; loss, $125,000. 26. 20 buildings bnrned'at Pacific Junction, la. A block of small stores burned in Philadel phia; loss, $1,250,000. Grain elevator burned in Chicago; Iqss, $350,- 000. FEBRUARY. 2. The state capitol at Harrisburg totally de stroyed by fire; loss, $600,000. The Scott-Auerbach building at Salt Lake City burned; loss, SBOO,OOO. 8. The Arnold block at Amsterdam, N. Y., burned; loss, $75,000. 19. The Webster block in Gloucester, Mass., burned; loss, SIOO,OOO. 20. Grain elevator burned at Toledo; loss, $275,- 000. 21. The Syndicate block at Grand Forks, N. D., burned; loss, $225,000 27. Cement works burned at Middle Branch, O.; loss, SIOO,OOO. MARCH. L A $150,000 fire In the business portion of Casey, Ills. Plate glass factory burned at Alexandria, Ind.; loss, $200,000. 4. Fire at Syracuse; loss, $120,000. A SIOO,OOO fire at Newburg, N. Y. Wagon factory burned at Oshkosh, Wis.; loss, SIOO,OOO. 5. Fire in the business portion of Worcester,, Mass., caused a loss of nearly $500,000. Grain elevator burned at Peoria, Illa.; loss, $500,000. The Bingham block and other buildings burn ed at Rome, N. Y.; loss, $200,000. 7. The Park theater, formerly the Metropoli tan, an old landmark, burned in Indianapo lis; loss, SIOO,OOO. 15. The Ely-Walker Dry Goods Co. burned out in St. Louis; loss, $1,000,000. A SIOO,OOO fire at Elkins, W. Va. 20. A SIOO,OOO fire at Clinton, Mo. 21. Fire in the business district of Ottumwa, la.; loss about $200,000. 26. A $150,000 fire in Des Moines. APRIL. 8. Portland Paper Co. ’s mill at Gilbertville, Me., burned; loss, SIOO,OOO. 4. George F. Otte Co. 's carpet store destroyed by fire in Cincinnati; loss, $400,000. 15. Moresque block and other properties de stroyed by fire in New Orleans; loss, $400,- 000. 27. Two piers at Newport News, Va., burned, together with a steamship, a sailing vessel and a tug; loss, $2,000,000. , MAY. 5. Itasca Warehouse Co. burned out at Minne apolis; loss, $250,000. The residence of President Green of the Co lumbia Navigation Co. burned at New Ro chelle, N. Y.; loss, $250,000. JUNE. 9. The St. Louis Milling Co. ’s plant in Carlins ville, Ills., was burned; loss, $200,000. 14. The business portion of Georgetown, a mining town in El Dorado county. Cal., was burned to the ground; loss, $175,000. The buildings on Ellis island, New York har bor, burned down; loss, SBOO,OOO. 19. lowa’s State university at lowa City burn ed; loss. SIOO,OOO. JULY. 8. Entire village nearly destroyed by fire and one life lost at Lake Ann, Mich.; loss, SIOO,OOO. 11. The Berlin (N. H.) Mills Co.’s saw and grist mills destroyed by fire; loss, SIOO,OOO. 27. Two large factory buildings occupied by William Reed & Co., Rowland Bros., Pass Bros, and the Yonkers Silk Co. destroyed by fire at Yonkers, N. Y.; loss, $400,000. AUGUST. 1. The Pioneer Fireproof Construction Co. ’s plant at Ottawa, Ills., destroyed by fire; loss, 7100,000. 5. The Northwestern grain elevator, Chicago, destroyed by fire; 8 persons killed; loss, $300,000. 9. Planing mill, dry kiln, lumber yard, store and a number of tenement houses, also 3 small bridges, burned at Barnum, Tex.; loss, $250,000. 15. The saw and planing mill of the Tunis Lumber Co. at Baltimore destroyed by lightning; loss, $600,000. 17. The lumber yard ot the Gerry Lumber Co. in Eagle River, Wis., destroyed by fire; loss, $150,000. 20. VrtiriMJ JFWte & Pon> Iqrgg woolen mil 1 (Continued on Second Page.)