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16 Royal make* the food pure, wholesome and delicious. I®. POWDER Absolutely Pure fIOVAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. STORY MADE PUBLIC The Truth of lhe Alleged Assault on Miss Heaihcock. THE GIRL HAS BECOME A MOTHER Daughter and Mother Have a Fight in Which the Former Got the Worst of It—Scheme to Hide Shame* Etta Heathcock, the daughter of a Chicamauga Park laborer, was re ported last summer to have been the victim of the brutal instincts of a man who, at the time, was described as having “red hair, blue eyes and drooping sandy moustache,” says the Chattanooga Times. In fact, there wero several deseriptioas of this monster, but the blonde variety seem ed to be the most popular. Miss Heathcock, it appears at the time was found in the orchard at the rear of her father’s bouse in an un conscious condition and with her eyes nearly gouged out. Her mother was somewhat damaged also, but in this connection it is hardly worth while to rehearse the story, it being well known to Chattoogans from the ac count of the same which appeared in the Times, The neighborhood of Chicamauga Park was intensely excited over the affair at the time. Hundreds of men with dogs scoured the woods for the brute with the “red hair, drooping •sandy moustache and mild blue eyes.” They began running down and tree ing every variety of the genus homo, from an albino to a “right bright mer latter,” In fact, anything blonde at tracted their attention and was promptly arrested. As fast as they caught this varied assortment of men they marched them around to the Heathcock house, where they were promptly identified as not being the man, and after the good citizens of that region had about worked them selves down, and there was nothing left for them to do except to turn in and take themselves into custody, they knocked off to take a rest from their labors as well as to await devel opments. Developments were not slow in de - veloping. On Tuesday last Miss Etta Heathcock gave birth to a child, and great was the surrprise of the natives. Previous to that date certain rumors had been afloat, but so certain were the people that the aforesaid crime had been committed that such rumors were choked off in the heyday of their youth and vanity and not allowed to proceed. In due time the mother learned that the girl had “loved not wisely, but too well,” and gave the girl a terrible and cruel beating as punishment for her sin, in the orchard, only leaving off when someone approached. In other words, the two had a fight, and the girl got the worst of it. After Guard Brannan discovered Miss Heathcock in the orchard, the story of the criminal assault was conceived and circulated to save the reputation of all parties concerned. The party who gave this news to The Times said that he got it from others who had talked the matter over with Mr. Gold Medal. Highest Awards Diploma of Honor AWARDED TO A. K. HAWKES, B¥ THE Cotton States and International Exposition For superior lens, grinding and excellency in the manufacture of Spectacles and Eyeglasses. Curry-Arrington Co., Has a full assortment of these famou Glasses Heathcock, who had given it publi city. From another source in Chickamauga park comes the story that Mr. Heathcock was not aware of the true state of affairs until a few days ago, being all along hon-> eetly misled as to the criminal assault part of the story. Wnen he found that his daughter had given birth to a child, and the story of the terrible fight in the orchard became known to him, he raised something of a disturbance himself, and talked to several neighbors about it. Mr. Bagwell, of Lytle, Ga., tele phoned to The Times yesterday stating that he had withdrawn the reward of $l5O for “the field, ”He said there was ao doubt about the child having been born, but could not vouch for the other part of the stoiy, saying he thought it was merely supposition. This same story, however, was told shortly after the affair occurred, but it was discredited. ADMITTED TO BAR Mr. Paul 8. Black, a Brilliant Young Roman, Will Enter Law Practice. Mr. Paul S. Black, one of Borne’s most talented young men, was ad mitted to practice at the Rome bar yesterday. For several months past Mr. Black has been preparing himself for yester day’s momentous occasion. The thoroughness with which he bad pre pared himself, was fully demonstrated by the brilliant examination stood by him. He was highly complimented by the gentlemen who conducted the examination. Following was the divi sions of the examination and the gentlemen who conducted the same: In equity—Judge Joel Branham. In evidence and pleading—J. W. Ewing. On constitution of Georgia and United States—Horace E. King. In code of Georgia—Maj. R. T. Fouche. On common law of England—Capt. J. H. Reece- On criminal law—Solicitor General Moses R. Wright. Mr Paul S. Black is a son of FloyTs late Tax Collector John .1. Black. He graduated from the University of Georgia in the class of ’B9 with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. Later he entered the law school of Georgetown University and graduated in 1894 obtaining the degree of Bache lor of Law. He then took a post graduated course in 1895 and took the degree of master of law, standing fourth in a class of 86, and winning the prize for the best legal essay on the subject of ‘‘Marriage and Di vorce.” Mr. Black held an important post in the law division of the interior de partment at Washington under the last democratic administration. His friends in Rome and elsewhere wish him eminent success in the field of bis life’s endeavor. Don’t fail to attend Hill Bros', Auction Sale of horses at Doug/ las’ Stable Monday, October 25th. Every horse as repre/ sented or money refunded, TO THE CORRECT DRESSER. 8. M. Stark. The artist Taylor, Ha. a Beauti ful Dine of Goods I have recently moved across the street from the Curry building to the Dougherty store, lam fully prepared for my gentlemen friends and custo mers with one of the newest and most fashionable stocks of goods ever displared in Rome. I have the choicest selections of suitings and trouserings from the for eign mills. You will find everything turned out from my establishment correct in style, finish and price. Give me a call and see for yourself. 8. M. Stark. We have for sale several well broke, sound, acclimated horses These horses we are handling and* working every day, call and see them at Rameys stable, LED TO THEIR ARREST. An Old Negro Woman's “Coffee Grounds” Told of the Incendiaries. A letter from Summerville tells a very peculiar story of how the negroes, Penn and Hazelrig, were suspected of burning Mr. Hammond s gin house in Chattooga county. An old woman, known all over that section as a fortune teller, said she could locate the perpetrators. So she took a cup in which the sediments from coffee had est curious tracings, and after study ing it closely announced that the marks told her that the crime was committed by a negto or negroes. It is said that upon this information and some suspi cious circumstances pointing towards Penn and Hazelrig, they were arrested. Failing to extort a confession, and see ing that the negroes were clearly inno cent they weie released. Catarrh, like scrofula, is a disease of the blood and may be cured by puri fying the blood with Hood’s Sarsapa rilla. THE ROME THIBUNE. SUNDAY, OCTOBE« 24. ISM7 THE FOOT BALL TEAM Georgia's Eleven In Prime Condition to Meet Virginia Men. TEAM IS FAST AND SNAPPY IN PLAY They Will Give Old Dominion's Brawny Giants a Gaine Fight -Takes Place In Atlanta, Oet. 30th. All the weak places in the universi ty football team, as brought out in the game with Clemson college, have been strengthened. Several new men have entered, and it is believed that the team, as it now stands, will be one of the strongest the university has ever had. On the 30tb the first big game of the season will take place in Atlanta between Georgia and Virginia. This will be the hardest contest of the sea son for the Georgia boys, as Virgin ia’s team is much the heavier. Geor gia’s quick, fast, snappy play will be her strong fort against the Old Do minion team. Rome will send down a good large delegation to this game, and they will, almost without exception, wear Georgia colors. The line up of the Georgia team, as printed in yesterday’s Constitution, will be about as follows: Bond, center; Price or Shepp. right guard; Brooks Clarke, left guard; Walden, right tackle; Kent,left tackle; Watson, right tackle; McAfee or Ar thur Clarke, left tackle; Tichenor, quarter back; Gammon,left halfback; Jones, full back. Substitutes will be Lindsay, Bay less and Shannon for the line, with Bower, Mclntosh. dußignon, Pome roy, McCrtehin, Dunbar and Huff behind the line. Bund is a great center. He always holds his man, and may be depended upon to make a goal if it is wanted. Price and Shepp are both good men. Price played guard last year. Shepp is a new man and may be used only as a substitute. Brooks Clarke is from Cornell, and is a tower of strength for the Georgia eleven. He is playing good bail. He is six feet two inches high and weighs 210 pounds. Walden made the team last year. He is alow, heavy-set fellow and plays bill‘‘to kill. ” He is in every play made and one of the surest tacklers in the south. Kent is captain. His playing is well known to every one who has ever taken any interest in Georgia for the past three years. Dougherty will play one end. He is a fast player. Watson is not playing as good ball this year as he did last and is weak. McAfee is mysterious. He went out on the field to one practice and has not been seen since. The work that one time showed that be could easily make the team. Captain Kent says he has left college. If he does not return. Arthur Clarke will play one end. Moore is the heaviest runner and surest gainer on the team but he is weak in blocking. Gammon is a good runner, and gen erally makes some gains, but his greatest fort is in block. In this he is great. Jones Is an exceptionally good kicker. He runs fast and bucks mag nificently. Georgia has a fighting chance to win from Virginia and great odds to win her other games. City Tax Notice. The last half of city tax for 1897 is past due. Executions will soon be de livered to the marshall. Persons owing, will save cost by prompt payment. Oc tober 19th 1897. Halsted Smith, 10-19 lOds. Clerk of Council. WE WILL LEND MONEY ON 12 Bleech loading shot guns, 12 38-calibre S. & W, Pistols, 12 Ladies’ filled case Watches. We will sell on time or rent 8 Singer Sewing Machines, 2 Cottage Organs at sls and $20.00. 3 Rifles, $6. $7.50 and $7,50. 1 suit Furniture $7.50. 1 Suit Cheval Furniture $25. Watches Diamonds, Pistols. M. N. West & Co. Fawn/broliera, No. 24, Broad Street Surity for All We Will Bond You! We will make bonds for officers and employees. Also bonds for ad ministrators, executors, guar dians, trustees, Receivers, as signees, replevin, attachment and injunction cases, and all undertakings in judicial pro cedings. We are also bond contractors. For particulars call on H. Yancey & Co. Lanham & Sons. Lanham & Sons. Beautiful Pattern Hats. JAUNTY SAILORS STYLISH WALKING HATS. MARKED DOWN I DOWN! DOWN! Fine Fur sailors in gray and black, handsome satin Ofi satin band, worth and sold for $1.25 all over nnP Rome, down to UUu Pretty bell crown felt sailors in brown and gold "7Q and black and blue twill, pretty plaid band, I/P was SI.OO, now ■ Lu Pretty walking hats in brown, navy and black, gHp sold all over Rome at SI.OO, marked down to DUb Pretty Walking Hats, nicely trimmed in black, CEp brown and navy blue, the 75c kind, now dub Exquisite Pattern Hats. A few left, was cheap at $ 16.00, now . $ 1 2.00 Those at $ 10.00, now - >. - 7.00 Those at $9, now - . - - - 6.93 These are the very finest hats in Rome and are worth very much more than we ask for them. The finest line of infants headwear in Rome, marked down low. New line infants cloaks just received and cheap. GITuOVrBIS. Driving and bicycle gloves, fine kid, worth SI.OO now 55 cents. Handsome Dress Goods Marked Down. Beautiful novelty suits, were SIO,OO, marked down to - $7,20 Pretty novelty suits, were $5.00, marked down to - 3.75 Fine novelty suits were $7 00. now - - - - 5.15 Fine novelty suits were $8.50 6.16 Beautiful plaid silks, the kind worth $1.25, and hard to find at that now, 80c. Fine line of fabrics for tailor suits, the kind so much sought after, woith more than we are selling at. Come and see them and get our prices. The best corset in Rome for 50c. A full line of muslin under wear cheap. LANHAM & SONS.