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THE HUSTLER OF ROME THIRD year. is ■ nun Will the Gi ben. atari al Can didates Meet- ATKINSON AND EVANS Will Canvass the State Together. The Young Statesman Issue* the Chai leng* WbiuLlrti » Ac«ept< d by the eld Soldier- There is going to be fun in Geor gia in the Gubernatorial campaign just opened. The latest development is an invi tation to joint debate, issued by Mr. Atkinson to General Evans and ac cepted by the old soldier. The challenge is brim full of good feeling, towards the old veteran, and the reply is much in the same tone. Here’s the challenge in full: “Newnan, Ga., February 6, 1891. — General C. A. Evans, Atlant", Ga.— My Dear Sir: Bel eving that the peo ple of the state desire and expect an opportunity to hear a discussion of political questions by those who are candidates for tl eir stiff-agcs. I write to invite you as my competitor for the nomination of the democratic party of Georgia for the office of governor to join me in a canvass of the state and to discuss before the same audiences the issues involved at a series of public meetings to be gin not later than March Ist. and continue until the end of the cam paign for the democratic nomination. The time and place for each meeting, and the terms upon which the debates are to be had, can be agreed upon by three friends to be selected by yourself, and three to be selected by me. “At the request of friends I have already made several appointments to speak during the terms of superior court, a list of which appointments I enclose to you. If you desire to join me in discussions at any of these meetings I shall take pleasure in dividing with you such time as may be at my command. I beg to assure you that upon my part these joint debates will be so conducted as to e ncourage uuity and harmony, and to increase the devotion of democrats to the principles and purposes of the party.Mith distinguished considera tion, I am yours truly, M . Y. Atkinson.” Io this General Evans fowarded his reply: ‘Atlanta, Ga., Febuary 8. 1894. — Hon. •Y. Atkinson, Newnan, Ga. ~ .’ D tr Bir; Y< urs dated Febua ry vue sth was received yesterday conveying a courteous invitation to j°in you in a canv. las of the stala as you.’ competitor for the nomination of the democratic party for gover nor. bile I regret that any’ necessity for this discussion is thought to ex , t atn Gliti re]y willing to fully meet the desire of the people and will, twretorc, h« Te l!le j K ,„ or aceßpt . W. A. RHUDY, ■ • I Furniture and Undertaking, Carpetsand Matting KIISTCJkIZD CORNER. EROADST. ROME GEORGIA. ing your invitation upon such terms |: n 1 at such times and places as may be agreed upon by our committees for a dicussion, beginning about a month from this date. I btg leave to ! tay that your notice of a pending se , lies of appointments made by your- I self, beginning today, reached n.e with your letter of yesterday, and us my engagements: "r idy cover sll the dates named in your letter I can only thank you for the invitation, ‘ With sincere;!esire to be of service in promoting the harmony and effi c’.jncy of the democratic party through whose great principals we are to ex pect prosperity for our people, I beg leave to tender you my high regards. Very respectfully, “Clement A. Eevan ” Now, from the tone of the docu ments, it will be seen that the Gen eral is following up his tactics of Themsmy sentiments’ When he meets the young com moner on the stump, about all he will have to do, will be to allow Air. Atkinson to finish his argument, then rise and say to the assembled masses •‘Gentlemen them’s my sentiments’’ and the “sentimental” will fall down and worship. ANN AYCOCK S RETURN. EMPIOYED A LAWYER AND WILL SUE THE C IMMUNITY F R DAMAG'L Ann Aycock, the famous fox hunt er of the Flatwoods, Las returned, to this section of the vinyarJ. It was reported recently that Ann had eloped with a pair of Texas ponies and another wo nan, and gone where the woodbine twineth. To day the redoubtable ninrr.d, turns up in the city and says that the man who started that report is “a liar and a thief and will steal.’’ Mr. Aycock says he returned on Friday and brought the ponies with him—that the woman is here and that he can prove that she has not been with him since he left. He says he feels h gbl indig nant, and has employed a lawyer and proposes to sue the communi ty for slandering his character. WIFE MURDERER ARRESTED Wilmington, N. C , February 9. —John Rrock, the wife murderer, was arrested here this morning He came into town at an early hour and began to load up with whiskey and fell an easy prey to the officers. An immense crowd assembled around the courthouse and jail, but there was not the si g itest indication of violence, notwith standing the enormity of his crime. A POSTOFFICE ROBBED. Newport News, Va., February 9. —The postoffice in this city was entered at an early hour this morning and robbed of about $4. 000. Who did the deed has yet to be found out. am ■ (s predicted to arrive by Tues day night, THE WEATHER BUREAU Stntli out a *’>pe«ial” ard predict/ That The wave wjllnot only be «e vere but pratracled. Prepare for jt Mr. of the Atlanta Station es the Weather bureau and signal service,is so certain of a long severe apell of cold that he has sent out the following telegram: Atlanta Feb. 12th Hsstlkr or Rome, Rome Ga. Severe and protracted Cold Wave approaching, temperature will be very low by Tuesday night. Please publish this information as widely as possible, signed Morri' 1 , Weather Bureau. If this wave is as protracted and severe as predicted then look out for yourself and remember the poor and do your share towards alleviating their suffering. POISONED THE MULES. A VINDICTIVE MUTKB INEXCUSABLE CRIME. Center Ala ,Feb.l2. —Jim House a deaf mute, has been committed to jail at this place for a most un usual crime. House had malice in his heart' against Mr. Jeff Collier, of netr Maple Grove, this county, and. watching his opportunity poisoned unto death a pair of of fine mules' the property of Mr. Collier. CAVE SPRING NEWS, The Debating Society of Hearn I school met last Friday afternoon and discussed the question, “Has machinerybeen bentficial to the laboring class of people?’ The subject all the way through was discussed with much enthusiasm and those who participated, showed th at they had carefully prepart d speeches for the occasion—after a very entertaining address delivered at the close of the Debate, by the President, Rev, J. W. Pullem, — Hedecided in favor of the negative. The leading disputants were, affirmative, Paul H. Doyle, nega five Frank R. Park. Cave Spring has two high "chools that she may justly feel proud of, as both have a nil at tendance and the pupils seem bent on mastiring the educational prob lems of the day. Miss Sankey Butler, the accom plished elocutionist, gave an en tertainment last night with her elocution class which was very much enjoyed all. The pupils d d credit to her teaching. MONDAY. EVENING FEBRUARY. 12. 1894, A B.McARVER&Co. 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White Bed Spread; . Jeans. 10-4 Sheeting 5-4 PilloA/ Casing bleach ed Domestics. Drill ings, Sheetings Shirt ings Calicos Buttons, Thread Blanketsand Comforls. GENTS’ FUSNJSH ING GOODS Scarfs. Half Hose, Suspenders Collars and Cuffs Fine Shirts Flannel shirts cotton shirts. Undershirts Overshirts. Overalls Mens’Cheap Shoes Ladies’ Rubber Shoes. Ladies’ Sho?u- Ladies’ Fine Shoes Ladies’ Good Shoes The persistent cough which usually follows an attack of the grippe can be permanently cured by t .kintr Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy, AV. A. Me Guire of Me Kay, Ohio, says: ‘La Grippe left me with a severe cough, After using several different medi cines without relief, I tiied Chamber a s Cough Remed v, which effected a permanent ci re, 1 ’’-ne : ’-•• it to be without an .< al < iil a n ■ when troubled with colds or croup 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale Lj Lowrv Bros Druggist, NE W IONSORIAL PA RLOR • Frank Taylor Ihe old knight of the razor has epend i p a new bar ber shop at 224 Broad street. He i vites all his frieudr and patron 1 to call euriy “ml <>t. 1 —24*j 10 CENTS A WEEK and Jackets. Rub ber Coats Good line of Ha’s. Good line of Trunks. Ladies’ and Misses* Hose. Children’s Hose. Ladies’ Hand kerchief. Ladies* Undervests. Ladies Gloves Shawls scarfs Cloaks Jackete. Gos samers. Misses’ Gas samers. Misses’ Cor sets. Ladies Corsets, etc. Boys’ Shirt Waists, Spool Silk, bpoo- Cottor, Ladies Cheap Shoes Misses’ S Childrens Shoes i Childrens’ Rubbers BuisVs prize meda garden seeds, for sal; by, Hammack Lucas & Co* ANNOUNCEMENT. The Hustler of Rome is at, horized to announce the follow* in, ticket for mayor and aider men of the city of Rome: for mayor. JOHN J SEAY FOR ALDERMEN. First Ward—Henry Harvey. Second Ward—H. S. Lansdell I bird Ward—J. A. Gammon. Fourth Ward—Walter Harris. !• ifth ard .’lenry Hoskinson