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THE HUSTLER OF ROME. THIRD year. JDS Wlffi Gets sis Y^tn« rd Lobor at Sing IUK B1 COWED. fb .W '» »" l ""’ v ""' MiJ „. Mr. B.rtl.tv I Never aid Anfthing Wro»g m all <ny life.” Brooklyn, February 20.—John Y jlcKsne the convicted Gravesend political boss, was sentenced his Arning by Justice Willard BarUett. ; n the court of oyer and terminer, to B ix years’ imprisonment in the state prison at Sing Sing The sentence was a great surprise [0 every one. It was exqected that th urv’s recommendation to mere rould induce Justice B.rtlett to be pore lenient. When the judge pronounced sen €nce, McKane turned deathly pal ro d clutched the railing before him ind tears rolled down his cheeks. Justice Bartlett took his seat on the )( >nch at 10:11 o'clock McKane had Ln brought from Haymond street ail as early as 9 o'clock. His counsel pived there at 10 o'clock sharp Flier had to elbow and squeeze their lay through the biggest crowd that las ever assembled at the court house k this city, When the lawyers got in jde it developed that McKane had ■cured additional counsel in the per In of Colonel Edwin C. James, ■ New York. ' I Mr, James did all the talking for Mu, eondemued man this morning, ■e made motions fur a new trial, ar- [ ■st of judgment, suspension of judg ment and for twenty days' time to ■epare exceptions for a stay. Justice ■rtlett denied all of the se motions. ■Then Colonel James made a long Bea for mercy. McKane listened nth downcast eyes and flushed face, ■ter the plea was finished, E. M. ■epard, for the state, asked that a ■g sentence be pronounced. Clerk ■true then asked McKane the usual ■estion: “Have you anything to say ■n sentence should not be passed?• ‘ ■McKane arose, sciezed the ruil- ■ with his le f t hand and iu • ■bling voice paid: "I don’t ■ow whether I have anything to ■ much. ■ am not guilty, I never did any- Hng wrong in my life. I had ■hiogtodo last election with ■ inspectors. I never advised ■m mu ch less to do anything Bing. lam no; guilty. I never ■ anything wrong in my life, ’ ■is voice grew weaker a* he ■ke the last words. He hasitat ■ll(l then turned towards his ■ir, ■Hold en a minu'e,’’ said Clerk ■ be - ‘‘McKane, you have not your sentence.” Me B e turned back again caught ■railing with his left hand and I i® ik j® furniture and Undertaking, Carpetsand Matting. | KXZNTO a T7~) CORNER. 357. BROAD ST. ROME GEORGIA. TUESDAY put his right hand in h 8 p eke’, i'heu with lifted head and closed eyes he listened. The voiie of Justice Bartlett broke the silei.ee, ‘Tam not at liberty," he said in a tone of in tensity, "to disregard the recom mendation of the jury for mercy. Nevertheless, in passing sentence I cannot overlook tne groat gravity of the crime of which this defend ant has been convicted. The fact ia that he disobeyed the laws is the more matter of mo ment. for the reason that he is the intelligent man who exercised wide authority and who knew, what the laws was. This aggravates the offense. The sentence should not be light lest, it could not be a proper punish ment, and on the other hand it should not be so severe as to ex cite The sentence of the court is that you be confined in the state prison at Sing Sing for the term of six years." As .Justice Bartlett spoke the prisuor’s face had gradually grown whiter and as the m r is, "s.x year- 1 /' fell on his ears his coun tenance turned paild • He started to go to his chair with his eyes wtill closed. As he felt his way g dong like a man stricken blind by the severity of the sentencej Sheriff Buttling took him by the arm and help.-d him into a seal. Then the courtroom burst into an uproar The court officers and the judge vainly endeavored to re store order. The lawyers tried to talk to the court but they coulp ■ not be heard. Sheriff Buttling took the pris nor into a side room and kept him there until a squad of policemen cleared the halls. After that he took him to the Sheriff’s office and then to jail.—Constitution. - -U! A NEW DAILY. LIE LANGLEY PROPOSES TO LAUNCH ONE IN MACON. Macon, Ga , February 19.—Lee Langley, managing editor of The News, has resigned and with Claude Saunders, formerly a member of The News staff, has organized a co-orper ative company. They will launch a bright, fearless independent afternoon paper. Mr. Atkiusen, makes the following additional appointments for speak ing: Jackson, Butts county, on Wed ne day, February 21st. Spring Place, Murray County on Thursday February 22nd. Clayton Raburn county eti m n day. February 26th' Crawfordville Taliaferro county on Wednesday February 28th Monroe Walton county on Thurs ’a/, March Ist Col. A. B. Montgomery spent the day in the city. IN MACON. 1 tww. I Which th? Atlanta Constitu tion refused to make. BUT THE MaCON TELEGR UH Did it not only corrects an error of Th# Evans Organ, bnt the Re fusal of liial Organ Io Pub lish it Show« how unfairly Partisan it is C BIFFIN, Feb. 15, — To the Edi tor of the Tvle, raph : The follow ing communication was sent to the Atlanta Constitution, but they re fused to publish it. Please give it space and oblige: "Griffin, Fob, 14. —Editor Con stitutijn: In your report of Mr. Atkinson’s speech at Forsyth in I the Constitution of Friday last there were two statements which, ! ::i the interest of truth and fair ness, should be corrected. "First, you represent Mr. Atkin son as making an attack on the ‘Atlanta ring.’ This is not true. He made no such reference. IL did declaim against the methods of the Atlanta politicians. To the I people of Atlanta at large he paid a high tribute and one that any patriotic, public spirited citizen of Atlanta would have been proud to hear, "Second, in your editorial com ment upon Mr. Atkinson’s speech you took occasion to say that the audience which gathered to hear him was a small one, implying that there was very little interest on the part of the people to hear him. The court house was well filled, chairs being placed in the aisles to accommodate those who could not find seats, and the col ored people present weri requested to occupy the extreme rear seat, which they willingly did, in order that those standing in the aisle aud doorway could be seated. "I was prestut and heard the speech throughout, and the facts herein given will be vouched for by many others. "I do not suppose so prominent a journal as the Constitution will refuse to print this correction, as a matter of simple justice to the pub lic, even if it cannot afford to d" Mr. Atkinson a favor. Very respectfully, "Observer.” MCCARTHY'S MISH kPS. A’ Nevin's tonight, The strongest, funniert, best, Irish farce comedy wyer in Rome. Go and take the la lies out to enjoy this most exciting Iris! farce comedy, headed by "Birney Ferguson" the Prince of Irish Come dians. Mr. J. J. McElrath, of Center ■ Ala. spent this forenoon in the city. EVE ING FEBRUARY. 20. 1894, A B.McARVER&Co. < The Entire Stock of Dry Goods Not ions, Hats and Shoes, at NEWVORKGOST DRY GOODS. Dress Goods. Black. Silk Warp Henriettas All Wool Cashmeres, Half Wool Cashmeres AH wool Flannels. Black Saberis. Col ored Sattens. Check NainsooKs. Check Lawns- Plain White Lawns. India Lawns. White and Cream Mulls Hamburg Edg ing. Indialined Em broderies. Torchon Laces. Ribbons- Ta ble Linens, Table Damask and Nap- SHOES. SHOES. SHOES. Men’s Fine Shoes, Good Shoes Boys’ Good Shoes, Beys’ cheap Shoes Boy’s Rubber Shoes. Goe s> TIST THIS SALE. Col. Frank Weems and family are now domiciled at the Cential Hotel much to the delight of tne ‘‘Central's happy family.’’ Mr. Jim Camp one of Floyds “hog and hominy” raisers was in the city a few hours today, Jo 1 e M. Jjh ison, 'rom away up the Etowah, s ent b> day iu this city. xNEtv FONSORIAL PARLOR- Frank Taylor the old knight of the razor has epend up a e v bar ber shop at 224 Broad street. Ho i vites all his friends and patrons to call early and often . I—24‘jl—24‘j kins. Towe’s. Red and White Flannels. Dress Lining. White Bed Spread- . Jeans, 10-4 Sheeting 5-4 PilloA/ Casingbleach ed Domestics. Drill ings, Sheetings Shirt ings Calicos Buttons, Thread Blanketsand Comforts. CENTS’ FUSNISH -ING GOODS Scarfs. Half Hose, Suspenders. Collars and Cuffs Fine Shirts Flannel shirtscotton shirts. Undershirts Overshirts. Overalls Mens’ Cheap Shoes Ladies’ Rubber Shoes. Ladies’ Shoes- Ladies’ Fine Shoes Ladies’ Good Shoes HILL CITY CADETS ATTEN TION. You are hereby ordered to assem ble at your armory tonight at 8 o'clock in full fatigue uniform for regular drill. By order of Phil G. Byrd, Capt. H. P, Jack. Sec'y. Black silk warpe Ilei ryetta at New York Cost, A B Me \i ver& C~, Lad let lair Dressing Mrs. Sitton, is now ready to wash hair and, dress the hair M any occa tion, cut ’■ r t rl the bangs, also treat the face, or in other words make ladies beautiful in two weeks. Cal Kai Qa.fi Ave East Rome Ga IO CENTS A WEEK. and Jackets. Rub ber Coats Good line of Ha-s-Good line of "Dunks. 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. Spool Cotton, Ladies Cheap Shoes Visses’ S Childrens Shoes Childrens’ Rubbers ANNOUNCEMENT. The Hustler of Rome is a» uorizod to announce the follow ing ticke, for mayor and alder <n°n of the city of Rome: for mayor. JOHN J SEAY’ F R ALDERMEN. First V. -i.(l—Henry Harvey. Second Ward—H. S. (bird Waid — J. A. Gamtnsn. Fourth. Ward—Walter Harris. Fifth Ward Henry Hoskinson. Thu best remedy in the world for liarrhuea and other summer com pl lints is Reese’s diarrhoea cordial, tisfaction given or money refunded leene A Whitehhead.