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4 Office, Br >ad Street and Second Avenue. Telephone 73. BATES OF SCBSCBIFI IOS. Daily, except Monday. One year SB.OO j Three months.... J 2.00 Six months 4.00 | One month 75 THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE. One year SI.OO Six months So (Ege-Saym nts required in advance. TO ADVERTISERS. The Tribusk-of Rome is the official organ of Floyd County and the City of Rome. It is also the oily daily paper published in North Georgia, has a large and increasing sub.-ci ip tion list, and as an advertisingmedium is unex celled. Rates very reasonable. SPECIAL NOTICE. Funeral and marriage notices, resolutions of respect, obiiua ies. 1. dge meetings and a'l simi lar notices, must lie paid for at the rate of C cents per line, unless otherwise agreed upon. TO CORRESPONDENTS. All communications relating to the news on editorial columns should be add essed t>> the Editor. No aiticle whatever, will be published, unless it be accompanied by the name of writer. Communications rela ing to advertisements, subscription, and all other business connected with the paper should oe addressed to the Busi ness Manager, to whom all checks, money orders, etc.! should be made payable. C L. FROST, Business Manager. THE TRIBUNE-OF-HOME ROME, GA., FE BRU AY 28, 1891. •» Talk is cheap; it is work that is of suf fleent value to be quoted on ’change. The Fifty-first congress dead will be of more value to the country than the Fifty first congress alive. It does not necessarily follow that every advocate of the free coinage of silver has a silver mug. About the biggest issue the demo cratic party has to deal with, just now, is Mr. Grover Cleveland. The men who prevent the progress of a town are those who postpone until to morrow what they ought to do today. If the democrats in the lower house of congress vote thanks to Speaker Reed, then will the word “perfunctory” deserve to be always spelled with capital letters. The mails arrived in Rome yesterday only about seventy-five or thirty hours behind time. Isn’t it time to appeal unto Csesar, sometimes known as Wanamaker, P. M. G.? The salvation of the country depends upon its thin and nervous citizens. Will Kd!T3r"L>ana^nEe - NWSB>FkSun, iflease call Mr. Cleveland’s attention to this in teresting fact? Men whose reputations depend upon the props their friends place under them are unfortunate. Sooner or later every prop decays, and then there is a fall dis astrous in its results. The Georgia cracker is inclined to dis claim acquaintance with the Jackson Herald. Perhaps that paper will con slude, after awhile, that it is better to be too late than too soon. Senator Chandler is a great hand to stir things. When he goes dov. n below, the boss of that legion will doubtless put a poker in his clutches and instruct him to stir the fire, which, according to com mon repute, never goes out. The newspapers of Tennessee are dis posed to object to the acts of the legisla ture of that state. Tennessee is too long. What it needs is less length and more width. It is only a broad state that can produce broad-minded legisla tors. Query: If a member of the Y. M. C. A. flings a 100-pound weight inches further than some other member and wins a diaphanous gymnastic suit in con sequence, will his chances for heaven rank higher than those of the fellow who can’t fling anything but a 1-cent coppir into the mission box? Information from Washington is to the effect that President Harrison thinks he is going to leave a mighty big hole behind him when he disappears from public life. Poor little fellow! It’s a pity that he will not ba permitted to look back so that he may see just how small that hole will be! St. Pbteb at the gates of heaven: “What were you, while you had your abode on earth?” Applicant for an en trance ticket to heaven: “I was a mem ber of the Y. M. C. A. I jumped higher and flung further than any—” St. Peter: “Well,.you’ve made a slight mistake; there is no gymnastic department up here.” . Statesman Livingston is a speaker from taw. According to his published utterances he is in favor of a currency based upon gold, a currency based upon silver, a curren 'y based upon the pro ducts of the field, a currency based upon men’s promises. According to the same authority, he is opposed to a currency based upon gold, a currency based upon silver, a currency based upon the products of the field, a currency based upon men’s promises. Statesman Liv ingstou ought to spend a week or two trying to unmix himself. REFORM IS NEEDED. The Atlanta Constitution of yesterday contained an interesting and instructive expose of the attainments of certain negroes who aspire to positions as teach ers in the public schools of Georgia. The Tribune will not mutilate the expose by abridging it., but presents it here in full for the edification of those of its readers who are interested in having the young idea taught how to shoot. The Constitu tion thus narrates: “Look here,” said State School Commis sioner Bradwell yesterday, “if you were called upon to define writing, how would you do it?” The question was prompted by the exam ination papers he had just received from a colored applicant for a teacher’s license. This question was answered by the darky: “Writing are the pivertal representation of a personality and the eleven part of a non.” Just where the darky derived his infor mation does not appear. There are any number of curious mis takes made in these examination papers, particularly those of the negroes. “Interest" is spelled in one paper, “in to-rest,” making three words of it. One darky, in naming the agricultural products of Georgia, mentions “crossties aud merchandise.” Another one, in answer to the question, "How is the plural usually formed in Eng lish?” says—“address to the singular.” It is a plain case of somebody else telling him to “add S to the singular,” and he mis understood it. Another darky, in answer to the ques tion. “How many counties are there in Georgia?” names all the counties immed iately around the one in which he resided, and concludes with “George NS ashington and Andrew Jackson.” Comment is unnecessary. But why did not the Constitution re quest Commissioner Bradwell to exhibit specimens of the examination papers of white applicants for teachers’ licenses? Whydidnotthe Constitution go a step further and request Commissioner Brad well to exhibit s >me of the communica tions he receives from county school com missioners? Why hold up one race to ridicule when the other gives quite as much occasion for derisiou? The Tribune has in its possession the following statement from a member of the board of education of one of the lead ing counties of the state: “A young white man was undergoing ex amination for a teacher’s license. It be came my duty to discover how much he knew about English grammar.He answered my questions readily enough until I in quired : “ 'What is a pronoun?’ “‘Pshaw! You can’t catch me!’was the reply. “ ‘What do you mean?' “ ‘You know.’ “ ‘But I don't —what do you mean ?’ “ ‘Oh, well, you’re trying to do me up on .a catch question. I know as well as you do that there'sTno such a*thTng as a prot noun.’ “Quite a lengthy dispute followed, con cluding with the emphatic statement from the applicant that there was no such a thing as a pronoun in his grammar. “ ‘Let me see your grammar,’ I said. “He gave it to me. An examination dis closed that the pages relating to pronouns had been torn out. “1 did not recommend the applicant, I thought a man so obtuse would do less harm in the cotton patch than in the school room.” The Tribune has in its possession an other “choice extract,” it being the pro duction of a county school commissioner who thinks the public schools of Georgia are “the best in the world.” Says this optimistic"educational authority: "Deer Sir —You ort to travel. Down whey I live, the pub. scools are conduct so as to give the greatest satisfactioness to al —I have saw your writings which they do not do jestice to the hard work county scool coms—You ort not too kick befour you are stobbsd,.” The Tribune knows a president of a county board of education —he is a white man—who cannot write consecutively two grammatical sentences. He has held office a long time, and the outlook is that he will continue to hold it as long as he lives. The instances here cited are not excep tions —they are the rule. Now, then — How can the public schools of Georgia accomplish the purposes for which they were established as long as such govern it'g authorities and such teachers have them in their clutches? It is worse than foolish to dodge the question. What is needed is reform. The Tribune has no use for soft solder, except when it is legitimately ap plied, and The Tribune despises hum bug. The Y. M. C. A. convention which met in Brunswick, last week, was hum bug, pure and simple. The published reports of the proceedings of the conven tion entirely omitted the name of God, but a mighty “miration” was made of the running, jumping and flinging. A more ridiculous performance was never before heard of in Georgia. If the Y. M. C. A. cannot give its attention to something besides gymnastics,, flumgush and flop snosh, it ought to die, and that speedily. “You can’t do it!” was buried at yes terday’s meeting of the Board of Trade. It won’t be Blaine in ’92 if Harrison can help it; and it won’t be Cleveland un less Hill has lost the knack of ripping his opponent up the back. Possibly all four may enjoy the innumerable ad vantages of private life. —New York Herald.] Possibly they may; in the meantime, the democratic party has plenty of presidential timber which has not yet been exposed to view. THE TRIBUNE-OF-ROME, SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28,1891. PROMINENT PEOPLE. Gnkthkb.—Fred Gnether cornea to the fron k with the claim that the late Dr Hendricks, of South Bend, Ind., suggested to General Sher man the famous march to the sea, submitting maps of the country and a plan of campaign, near’y two years before the general started on his triumphal tour through the enemy’s coun try. Bella my.—Edward Bellamy, a distinguished English surgeon and lecturer on surgery, has lately died, and a London paper, commenting on the fact, that he had been accused of writ ing “Looking Backward,” says gravely: “There is no evidence to show that his death was hastened by the shock he experienced w’ n the ch rge was lirst brought against him.” Meissonier.—Meissonior’s funeral was quite simple and cheap. A subscription for a mon ument has been started in Paris, and Lucy Hooper says of it: “I hope that in the United States it will be remembered how bitterly the dead painter hated Am rica and the Ameri cans, and that the proverbial liberality of out wealthy art collectors will on this occasion prove lacking.” Lobne.—Queen Victoria’s son-in-law, the Mar quis of Lome, is writing a novel called ‘’From Shadow to Sunlight,” with an American girl, whom he once met, for a heroine. The prin cipal scenes of the work are laid in Scotland and one of the charac ers is a monk, who falls in love with the aforesaid American beauty? but how the good man could help doing so, is probably left to be explained in a foot note to the last chapter. POOR OLD FOSSIL. s F. L. Stanton in Atlanta Constitution. A relative had left h<m fifty thousand, but alas I He hadn’t read a paper in a year. The lawyers couldn’t find him, and they had to let him pass, For he hadn't read a paper in a year. His life was quite a burden, and ’twas very full of woe, Aud he a’ways bought hi, goods when things were dear; Didn’t look out for the engine when he heard the wh'stle blow, For he hadn’t read a paper in a year! OPINIONS IN GEORGIA. But There’s the Senate. From the Augusta Chronicle. The latest congressio tai election in Rhode Island lifts the democratic majority in the next house to 150. This will do. Well, Yes; Probably, Indeed. From the Macon Telegraph. It is a little remarkable that the Southern Alli ance Farmer never has a word to say about agri culture, a subj het in which farmers are sup posed to be interested. Possibly the Southern Alliance Farmer has only a politician’s interest in the southern farmer. Home, Sweet Home. From the Chatt >oga News, The old French maxim, nßkcan no whera| ■fcetterije tharrili the bosom quite true. The man who has one should spend the hours exempt from labor with his family, and the man who hasn’t a family should by all means make suitable arrangements to become the possessor of one. The happiest hours are the ones devoted to home and to the loved ones that make it a haven of rest from the cares of the busy world. Good Gracious! From the Atlanta Constitution. It is said that the movement on the part of the mugwumps to crush out free coinage is much more formidable than the democrats have any idea of. At the proper moment it is said that not only will Goukin and Godwin begin to hoard gold, but they will be joined by Horace White and Carl Scbuiz. It is said that both Mr. White and Mr. Schurz are ready at a moment’s notice to roll up their pantaloons and begin to hoard gold in the most furious manner. SMILES. • The few men who don’t make fools of them selves generally let someone else do it.—Elmira Gazette. Si ver coin money is reasonable enough; but'a silver bill seems Impossible.—New Orleans Pica yune. Can anyone tell just how long a clothes-line is when it stretches over one yard?—Yonkers Statesman. Mendicant (in newspaper office): Say, boss, got any change to spare? “No, I'm the exchange editor.”—Spokane Spokesman. “Maggie, I believe if it wasn’t for my hateful money Julian would have proposed long ago; don’t you think so?” “Yes—to me.”—Life. A school teacher asked an Irish boy to describe an island. "Sure, ma’am,” said Pat, “it’s a place you can’t I'ave without a boat.”—Ex change. Nobody has faith enough in human integrity to believe that the man who guesses his conun drum has never heard it before.—Elmira Ga zette. Sometimes a woman is so flattered because a guest praises the excellent quality of her cak e that she forgets to notice whether or not he eats ,t.—Somerville Journal. Educational Jealously.—First Yale Man: Har vard has just secured a fossil 10 OJO years old. Second Yale Man: Which professoiship has it been appointed t ,?—Brooklyn Life. He: I don’t think the world is exactly fair to men. She: Why not? He: Well, the man who has a head, for instance, gets ahead, while the man who hasn’t one doesn’t.—Brooklyn Life, OPINIONS IN TENNESSEE. Even Minded Jay. From the Chattanooga Evening News, Jay Gould, at least, has shown his superiority in one respect. He did not take umbrage at the uncalled lor snub of Georgia's governor. He says he would have been equally glad to meet or not to meet Gov. Northern Secretary Foster. From the Nashville American. Ex-Governor Foster, of Ohio, has been named for secretary of the treasni y. The president might hive done much worse and probably could not have done inueh better with the mate rial at hand. Ex-Governor Foster is a man of fair abilities and good character, and will prob ably fill the place acceptably to his party and as satisfactorily to th > count'y as any republican in sympathy with the policy of the present ad ministration. IIMIH BARGAINS AT f i h i si As we second month of the new year, we have new inducements to offer our extensive trade. In this space it is impossible to give an adequate idea of our immense display. The following brief sketch of depart ments may, however, suggest something of the fullness and diversity of our stock. FINE DRESS GOODS. In style, texture and coloring—in quantity and quality, both of foreign and domestic Dress Goods, our present stock surpasses anything ever exhibited in Rome. We shall not quote any prices, but earnestly invite every lady who reads this to come and make a thorough in -spection. We have just received a large lot of Flannelette of the latest and prettiest de signs. SILKS AND VELVETS. In si’ks we carry a complete line, varying largely in kind, quality and shade. In velvets we carry all grades in all fljSli rable shades. •'elves, richness of ihs texture, ’the softness of its coloring, is' one of the most serviceable fabrics for dresses and for all purposes relating thereto. LINENS. Our assortment of House Furnishing Goods is varied and complete. We have a beautiful line of Table Cloths, Napkins, Table Linens, Towels, Etc., at any desired price. LACES AND EMBROIDERIES. We have some choice bargains in this department. A beautiful line of Fedora Laces, Oriental Laces, Chantilly Laces, Tor chons, Etc. Also a laige stock of Embroideries as follows: Cambrics, Nainsooks and Swiss Mus lins, in Edgings, Insertions, Flounces, Matched Goods and Al) Overs. NOTIONS, * A few words about Notions. Everything p operly iucluded under this heading is carried by us. We have a complete assortment of white and colored Embroidered Hand kerchiefs; also plain hemstitched, col ored bordered and assorted silk. Also a large line of Gent’s handkerchiefs in all qualities. Those dainty accessories of feminine attire, classed Ribbons, are to be found in this department in greatest profusion, and variety of design. Hosiery in every pattern and color in cotton, wool and silk. Kid Gloves —We have them, and every other kind, at prices and styles to suit. Corsets—All styles, sizes and prices. CARPETS, RUGS* MATTS AND •MATTING. In the above goods we have a lovely and complete line. All the best and most popular makes are handled by us. ' ; ATTENTION! Remember we have made immense reductions in our Underwear depart ment. Don’t forget that we are offering our stock of Ladies Wraps at cost. Bear in mind our bargains in Remnants. THOS.FAHY. The Kome Chemical Co. vV- L. Goldsmith, J. L. Camp, Robt. L. Goldsmith, W. H. Simpson. Pres, and Mgr. Treas. Sec’y. Supt. HOME G-JY. We Are j'Ok TBE “ CHEMICAL CO. n°w READY Are Manufact- ' uring the fol- —fob— ‘St BUSINESS ZV'lkf 01 LISTEN TO ME JI GUANO IK / /‘W AND Just One Minute. UM z / u jr X I Acid Phosphate SOME /1 I GOOD / \ J „„„„ J / / BIGHT HEBE NEWS / I FOR Y0U.... AT HOME We-. Bome C.I&IC. Guano, Borne Bone with Ammonia and Potash. Borne Acid PhosDhate. Bome Bone and. Potash. We are a home company, seeking home patronage, and by making bast goods at bottom prices, we hope to merit your confidence aud support. Our goods will be for sale in every town in North Georgia and Alabama. Keep this for reference and don t buy a pound of Guano or Acid phosphate until you inquire for above brands. Drop us a line foriprices or call at office East Third street, near Second Avenu fJ. J. Seay, J. L. Camp, DIRECTORS. -I W. T. McWilliams, George B. Scott, J. W. Goldsmith. [George E. Billingsley, W. L. Goldsmith. GEO. E. BILLINGSLEY, J.'L. CAMP, W. A..BILLINGBLji;Y, President. Vice Pres’t. Cashier ROME NATIONAL BANK. Capital Paid in, MOO,OOO. Transacts 1 General Banking Business. Ex change sold on all parts of Europe. J.'L.’Camp. J. B, s Holmes. W. M. Towers. Jno. J. Seay. W, M. Gammon. ' J. F. McGhee, R. P. Nixon,J J. F. McClure. ID. B. Hamilton, Jt’ H. B. Parks. Jno, S. Cleghorn, of Summerville, Ga. MERCHANTSTATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $170,000.00. The Accounts of Merchants, Manufacturers, -and Individuals Solicited. This Bank issues certificates of Deposit from One Dollar] upwards, and’ pays interest as follows: g’PEB CENT IF LEFT FOUR MONTHS. 3 1-2 FEB CENT IF LEFTjSIX MONTHS. * 4 1-2 FEB CENT IF LEFT TWELVE MONTHS DIRECTORS. R.'G. Clark. J. A. Glover. J. King. J. A. Bale. ’ E. H. West. W. N. Moore.| A. R. Sullivan. I. D. Williamson. O. H. McWilliams. JOL.N H.jREYNOLDS, President. P. H. HARDIN, Vi«e President B. I. HUGHES, Casnier.; THE SAVINGS DEPARTMENT ~ —OF THE— FirsT National BanK Os Rome, Gra. PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. Capital Stock 8150,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $150,003. Deposits of $1 and Upwards Eeceived in this Department. 8e hope to encourage Savings among all classes of the people. DIRECTORS—P. H. Hardin, J. L. Camp, E. T. McGee, A. S. Hamilton, M. R. Emmons,! John Montgomery, J. B. Sullivan, W. I. McWilliams, Dr. Robert Hattey, Thompson Hiles, .John H. Reynolds. JOHNIH. REYNOLDS, President. &HAMILTON YANCEY, Secretary* Rome Fire Insurance Company ROME, GEORGIA. JTTLYI, 1890. Capital $103,900.00, Surplus to Policyholders $193i171 85 directors John H. Reynolds, President First National Bank. R. G. Clark President Merchants National BtuiK. J. A. Rounsaville, of Rounsaville * Bro,, Warehousemen and Cotton Factors. John Montgomery, of Montgomery & Co., aol< 8 tie Grocers. E. T. McGhee, of McGhees & Co., Wholesale Grocers. „ A. 8. Hamilton, of Hamiltons & Co., Wholesale Groces O. H. McWilliams, Capitalist. Ham“*on Yancey, Attorney at Law. W. L. McKee, of Emmons. McKee & Co -?jj COAL GOAL ALL JO 9 Domestic Coal. Monteva lo—the best and cheapesUgrate Coal in the market. See us before placing your orders, Office by City Hall. Telephone 100. ROME ICE CO. Sam’l. Funkhouser, REAL ESTATE AGENT, 315 BROAD ST.. ROME’ GFEORGI-A.. Offers special bargains”in realestate. Also hrs on eale the Fast Hume Town Company’s lote. Call early aud take choice.