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THE ROME TRIBUNE. J '< W. A. KNOWLES. - Editor. •rricK—no. as? bb, ( ad street, vp STAIRS. TELEPHONE 78. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION (Daily, Except Monday.) One Tear ..$6.00, One Month 50 Mix Months... ... 3.00 I One Week “12 Three Months.... 1.001 Weekly, per year..l.oo Delivered by mail or by city carriers free of ckarre. All subscription strictly in advance. Tn Tbibunx will appreciate news from say community. If at a small place where It has no regular correspondent, news re ports of neighborhood happenings from any friend will be gratefully received. Communications should be addressed a« 1 all orders, checks, drafts, etc ■ made -ptyhbieto . THE KOME TBIBVNE, ■ Ron, Ga. I!L„ ..ji-J- L J" _ ■ Endorsement From New Jersey, Red Bank, N. J. Nov. 18,1897. W. A. Knowles, Manager: Enclosed find money order on the United States Express Company for ♦3.00. lam a great admirer of The Tribune and don't care to be without it. I met quite a number of people when down there, .and it is my inten- 1 tion to come again. I was very much impressed with your country and city, and only my age keeps me from com ing there to live. * I wish you, your paper and Rome tbe best of success. Yours Very Truly . Robert Van Schoeck. Thanksgiving day is here, Romans should be truly thabkful for may blessings. •The truly thankful will praise the Lord for nntold mercies today. The churches should be well filled. There are 3,000 registered voters in the fourth ward in Augusta. Mr, Walsh and Mr. Kerr both live there, Out of the large number of women in Constantinople— the population is nearly I,ooo,ooo—not more than 5,000 can read or write. In her efforts against coeducation the Cordele Sentinel thinks “Mrs. My rick should have the assistance of every mother in Georgia. ’’ There seems to be a vein of spiteful ffIWHWMi in the continued discussion of Mr* Longstreet'* affaire,” says the Brunswick Advertiser. For the first time in our history a woman consul is representing us in a foreign countrv. The sphere of wo men is still broadening. "Her elastic footsteps slapped the pavement as she spanked along,” says one of Charles Reade’s novels. She was doubtless $ Chicago woman, l?ut i seGffet bailßt ifatfi ihb hands of Georgia Votejs, and there Will bb a fairer expression bf preferbnbeS tot office on the part of the Vbter.—Thobsdt- Viile Times. MiSs Edna Cain of Summerville, one bf the best editorial writers in tbe state; is a candidate for assistant state librarian. The Breese hopes to see' her get the appointment.—Douglas Breeze. An exchange has discovered that Senator Gorman, of Maryland, the next friend of the sugar trust, has, by care and economy, managed to save about <3,000,000 out of his <5,000 salary during the eighteen years he. has been - in the senate. “Go where you w|ll in Georgia, and test public opinion and you will find it very strongly in favor of electing judges and solicitors by popular vote,” says tbe Savannah Press, Yes, but who will eare to go to the legislature when it occurs. • - Do not forget the Emergency hos pital today. The thanksgiving col lections will be given to It. Those who wish to contribute provisions or cloth ' tag should send them to tbe hospital. The good ladies who have it in ebarge are to be praised for their , good work. A New Haven man says he can make millions of gold out of ordi nary sea water, and predicts that “it will be only a short time before many establishments will be found, all along the Atlantic coast, making money.” Yes. everybody likes the gold cure. Rich as are the gold mines of the Rand district in South Africa, it is stated by a correspondent of the Lon don Telegraph that it is costing about as much to get out tbe metal as it is worth, and 100 mines must close down very soon, as they cannot be operated at a profit. There were 188 wines in operation last year in the district, and anveral of these have since been closed. “The big paying properties number little era than a dozen, -. t.i !>■■■•>< f, ,-h.l l rt Psalm C. (I ’! 1. Make a joyful noise unto the *’ ( ) Lord, all ye lands. ( ; p 2. Serve tbe Lord with gladness: <1 < * come before His presence with I * < J singiag. < [ j 3. Know ye that the Lord He is • I God: it is He that hath mads us, ( J) and not we ourselves; we are His ( ) jI people, and the sheep of His j I F pasture. < • T 4. Enter into His gates with thanks- v giving and into His courts with x a praise;, be thankful unto Him, a A and bless His name. ]) F 5. For the Lord is good; His mercy F F is everlasting; and His truth en- <* \ (iureth to all generations. Thanksgiving Day, Some hae meat they canna eat. And some would eat that want it; But we bae meat, and we can eat Sae let the Lord be tbankit. - -Burna. Another year has rolled around; an other thanksgiving season hae come and this is the day appointed by the president of,our powerful republic and the governor of our great state to be observed by the nation as a day of thanksgiving. Surely tbe Omnipotent Ruler and Giver of All Good Things has show ered blessings upon Rome and its peo ple as upon no other city. We have eteaped all pestilence and epidemics while disease has stalked abroad through the southland. We have had good crops and no man has had any cause to complain that he has not had food and shelter. We have been as prosperous as we have deserved. Tbe fact that we have been per mitted to live in these glorious clos ing years Os this progressive century is one for which we should be daily thankful It is a blessed privilege to breathe the air of our blossoming summers and golden autumns to say nothing of balmy winters and delight ful springs. To live is a great blessing. At tbe First Presbyterian church this morning a union thanksgiving service will be held, and there will be services at other churches. And in our praises let us not forget our poorer fellow creatures who have not as good reasons as we for being thank ful. ' Let Rome and its citizens be truly thankful. "Let us praise the Lord for his bountiful mercies.” < Trade Condition? of Rome, The prospects are that the mer chants of Rome will enjoy increased trade from now until after Christmas. If the conditions of trade in Rome and elsewhere in the south have .not been up to expectations'to date there are several good reasons, First, the law prifie dLftotton has caused all farmers who possibly Could to bold their cotton. They will not sell until they can get better prices. What has been sold has nearly all gone ttt t>ay old debts. What is sold froth r OW On will go into new goods. Secondly, the farmers and their families and tenants have been so busy gathering cotton and other crops that they have had little time to go to tbe city to do their trading. Thirdly, the warm, open and de lightful autumn has not called for new shoes, or heavy clothing. Sum mer clothing will still do for working in the fields. For these three principal reasons we ascribe the trade conditions which have existed the present fall. We do not mean to say that we have bad dull times, but that the trade has not come up to present expectations in all respects—certainly not to. promises and outlook we had in July and August. But now that tbe indications for prices of cotton are better, that tbe crop will soon .be gathered and tbe winter will break upon us demanding warmer cloth tag we can look for in creased trade and will be sure to real izeon such hopes. a The First Thanksgiving Dinner. .■ The first thanksgiving was appointed by Governor Bradford, at Plymouth, Massachusetts,' in 1621, the year fol lowing the landing of the. Pilgrims, in order that the Colonist in a more special way could rejoice together at having al! things in good and plenty, writes Clifford Howard in tbe Novem ber Ladies Home ■ Journal. In pre paration for tbe feast “gunners were sent into the woods for wild turkeys, which abounded theie in great num bers; kitchens were made ready for preparing the feart—especially tbe large one in Dame Brewster’s house which Was under the charge of Priscilla Moliues, she who afterwards became the wife of Jobu Alden— while a messenger was dispatched to invite Massasoit, tte chief of tbe friendly tribe, to attend the celebra tion., “Early on the morning of the ap pointed Thursday—about the first of 1 November—Massasoit and ninety of THE BOMB TBIBUNJffi. THUBSDAY, NOVKMBEJR 25, 1897. . t.-'. ■><' —T PS J-.wT'l A/A V bis'warriors arrived on the outskirts of tbe vplag e„ and with wild yells an nounced their readiness to enjoy tbe hospitality of their white brethren. Tbe little settlement, which now con sisted of seven dwellings and four pub lic buildings, was soon astir with men women and children who gave the Indians a hearty welcome as they filed into tbe large square in front of the governor’s bouse. Soon tbe roll of a drum announced tbe hour of prayer, for no day was begun without this religious service. Then followed a holiday of feasting and recreation, which continued not only that day but during the two succeeding days. The usual routine of duties was sus pended; tbe children romped about in merry play; tbe young men indulged in athletic sports and games in friend ly rivalry with th* Indians; the little American army of twenty men. under the leadership of Miles Standish,, went through its drill and manual of arms, to the great delight and astonishment of the natives, while the women bus ied themselves in the careful prepara tion of the excellent meals, which were eaten in tbe open air.” Foolscap Paper, (Washington Star) “Nearly everybody knows what ‘foolscap’ paper is, but there are proba bly few people who know just how it came to bear that name” said a large wholesale stationer in New York to the writer yesterday. “Inorder to increase his revenues Charles I ot England grant ed certain privileges amounting to monopolies and among these was tbe manufacture of writing paper the ex clusive right of which was sold to cer tain parties, who grew wealthy and en riched the government at the expense of those who were obliged to use such paper. At that time all English paper bore the royal coat-of arms in water marks. But when tbe parliament under Cromweil came into power it made spo:t of this law in every possible man ner, and among other indignities to the memory of Charles it was ordered that the royal arms be removed from the pa per, and that a fool’s cap and bells should be used as a substitute. When the Rump parliament was prorogued these were also removed; but paper of the size of the parliamentary journals, which is usually seventeen by fourteen inches, still bears the name of foolscap in England. “In this country foolscap was used largely by lawyers, writers and other professional men for copying purposes until a few yearaj after the oival war, when a smaller single sheet of paper, known as legal cap, was introduced. Then came the typewriting machines, requiring the manufacture of a paper of suitable size for copying and today there is very little demand for foolscap outside of a school room.” nrir. « v.v i si Trade of United Kingdom, Consul General Osborn at London bss inade a report to the State Department upon the trade Os the United Kingdom ta 1896. It shows that the imports were <125,596,730 more than in 1895, and from the United States alone the excess was <98,992.430. The exports show a large increase, Valued at <1,200.727,755, an excess of <7,000,000 over the previous year, The balance in favor of the United States last year was <370.000, - 000 greater than at any time during the past fifteen years and probably at any time prior to that period. The articles imported from tbe United States specially mentioned are as follows: Oxen and bulls, <10,000,0C0; butter, <1,700,000; unwrought and part wrought copper, <5,000,000'; corn (wheat), <lO, 000,000; oats, <5,000,000; maize, <7,500; wheat, meal or flour. <7,000.000, raw cotton, <26,000,000; tierces and axles, <5,000.000; slates, <435,000. In the exports to the United States there .is no conspicuous increase in the value of any article. Decreases are mainly discernible in alkali, apparel, coal, cotton yarn, raw hides, chiefly owing to the loss of the greater portion of the American trade, which used to be its main support. The coal trade continues to grow. Toasts to Home. Recently at a dinner, where notable bright spirits were assembled, among other toasts “Home” was offered and received seven impromptu responses. Thebe are here given as unequaled examples of apt, brilliant thought: 1. Home; a world of strife shut out, a world of love shut in. 2. Home; the place where the great are small and the small are great. 3. Home; the father’s kingdom, the childs'e paradise and the mother’s world, 4. Home; the place where we grumble most and are treated tbe best. 5 Home; the center of our affection, around which our heart’s best wishes twine. 6, Home; a place where onr stomachs get three square meals daily and our hearts a thousand, 7. Home; the only place on earth where the faults and failings of hu manity are hidden under the sweet mantle of charity. u Home and all the country favors the diamein berment of turkey. The Man With a Grievance. (Nash Ville Christian Advocate) Deliver us from the man that has a grievance, and especially from the man that has two or three or an indefinite number of them. The likelihood is that there is something in hit own character and conduct that will sufficiently ex plain his failure to win the appreciation of his fellow men. On the whole, the world does not intend to be unjust in its dealngs, and tbe church sincerely desires to do the right thing. Let the chronic sorehead reflect whether he is not himself to blame for the slights and affronts that he supposes to have been intentionally put upon him. An exchange calls attention of super stitious people to the fast that the United,States silver.quarter of a dollar contains upon it thirteen stars, thirteen letters m the scroll which the eagle holds in his claws, thirteen feathers in its wing, thirteen feathers in its tail, thirteen parallel lines on the shield, thirteen horizontal stripes, thirteen arrowheads and thirteen 'letters ta the word “quarter dollar.” Newspaper men are blamed for a lot of things they cannot help, such as using partiality'in mentioning visitors, giving news about some folks and leav ing out others, etc. They simply print the news they can find. An editor should not be expected to know the names and residences of your uncles, aunts and cousins, even if they should see them get off tbe train. Tell them about it!—Ex. Mother Goose to Date, Hey diddle de didd’e! Cat and the fiddle! Grover has got him a boy. The stars sing together This lovely fall weather And the p'anets aie yelling for joy. > Baa, baa, Grover! Have yoa any boys ? - Yes. sir—one, sir. (Stop that ndlee!) One girl for mamma, Two for the maid; Big boy for papa. Somewhat delayed. Old Papa Grover Over and over Wished be could father a boy. But when it got there 'Twas never an heir, But always a girl sweet and coy. He patiently walled, And now he’s elated- Euok has smiled on him at last. It’s a boy, and a dandy, Aud Grover's jug’s handy For most every ope that comes past, Marion and Estifef, And Ruth, their dear sister, -Eating their cards and whey, Along came young Grover, Kicked the bowl over And frightened tbe girls away. Hickory, dickory. dock. The mouse run up the clock; The dock atr-pok one— Nurse spid, ”A aou,” ( > —Exchange. A Lament Still upon my recent marriage, I am thinking, mother dear; But the fatal step I’ve taken cannot now be helped, ’tis clear; She was such a duck, I told her that to eat ber I’d be glad. And now, between ourselves, dear mother, don’t I wish I only had. Mother dear; your bojr is thhfrlrd; All tegifet is now in Vain; feat dh, how gladly would I, mother, Be a bachelor again. SwSet she looked in dainty bonnet, blushing like a damask rose. Little did I think that angels wanted such a lot of clothes; Wives, of course are very Charming, but be C ireful if you can. And when you choose one, take a warning, by a henpecked married man. —-SELECTED Biliousness Is caused by torpid liver, which prevents diges tion and permits food to ferment and putrify in the stomach. Then follow dizziness, headache. Hood’s insomina, nervousness, and, if not relieved, bilious fever _ I I or blood poisoning. Hood’s I I ■ Pills stimulate the stomach, ■ ■■■ wF rouse the liver, cure headache, dizziness, con stipation. etc. 25 cents. Sold by all druggists. Tbe only Pills to take with Hood’s Sarsaparilla. AhTHa! I Told You Sol When you hear a man say his goods are the best, “Watch him Spot,” You can get some nice things from the old postoffice cor ner, so the ladies tav. and they know what is good. Just try it, these who don’t know, and you will get polite attention. Thanksgiving mince meat, Plums puddings, Ferris hams, Franco American soups, shrimp, deviled crabs, lobsters, bonefess sardines, C. <t B. pickles, jams, jellies and preserves, olives in glass and bu.k. Cherries, peaches, apricots and plums in glass; cream mufchatel. pine apple and Edam cheese; all nice and e lean, at LESTER’S. Old Portoffice Corner, Rome, Ga. W. M. GAMMON & SON. Men’s Fine Cloves. W. M. Gammon & Son have for this season the hand somest and most complete line ot men’s fashionable gloves they have ever shown. Silk Lined Paris made kids in all the new shades. Per rin’s French kids in latest styles. Mocha kids in all sizes. Buckskin driving gloves. Buckskin gauntlets, Dogskin driving gloves, Fur Lifted combination gloves for cold weather. Fire proof Hogskin gloves for railroad men; Boys’ gloves in a ll styles —in fact we have everything in gloves that is new and de sirable; prices reasonable. We have what you want in everything that a man, boy or child can wear. No old goods. If you want a glove, hat, suit, shoe, tie, under wear or neckwear, recollect we have the thing you want—standard goods, latest stlye, of best quality, at a price you can afford; Good goods at reasonable prices are what you need, and we have them. W. M. Gammon & Son, Dealers in everything a man or boy wears. Beautiful Line Bridal Presents and Fine Cut Glass at J.T. CROUCH & CO’S. Finest toilet goods, Huyler’s candy, choicest perfumeries. Our extracts are the best and. purest, Our stock of Pure Drugs and Patent Medicines are strictly firSt class and Up-to-date. In our prescription department our Dr. Davis is ever ready to fill your wants,, night or day. Prescriptions, are compounded accurately and delivered to any part of the city. We are carrying the best line of fancy articles in Cut Glass Oar line of per fumes is tbe best the market affords. Ladies can find just what they want for bridal presents at prices which cannot be duplicated outsitie of New York city. A fresh supply of Hujler’r candy just reevived; also Huyler’s liquoric; drops for conghs, colds and soie throat. Call on us and yon will find the best of everything Our line of Cigars and Tobacco has never been so full and with such brands that delight tfee taste. Try our 5 cent cigar. J T, CROUCH & CO., 300 Broad St., Rome, Ga. W. P. SIMPSON, Pres. I. D. FORD. Vice-Pres. T. J. SIMPSON, Caahie. EXCHANGE BANK OF ROME, XV.O3MUBI. CIBORGIA.. CAPITAL STOCK, SIOO,OOO Acoonnts of firms, corporations and individuals solicited. Special at ntio* given to collections. Money loaned on real estate or other oood securities. Prompt and courteous attention to cnstomers. Board ot Dlxwotorsh A.R. SULLIVAN, J. A. GLOVER O. A, HIGHT, I D. FORD. W. P. SIMPSON. JOHN H. REYNOLDS. President. B. I. HUGHES, Cashier. P. H. HARDIN, Vice-President. FIRST NATIONAL BANK BOMB, GEORGIA. Capital and Surplus s3oojooo. All Accommodations Consistent With Ba*s Banking Ex tended to Our Customers. Tyner’s Dyspepsia Remedy cures Indigestion, Bad Breath, Sour Stomach, Hiccoughs, Heirt-bliPn. Men's Fine Shoes. / • ' The handsomest styles, the most beautifully finished? and most and elegantly fit ting shoe yet ducedis Edwin Clapp’s Fine Hand Sewed Shoes. W. M. Gammon & Son have them in all the new and stylish shapes. As Stetson’s name stands for the finest hats. Edwin Clapp’s stands for the finest shoes in Amer ica. We are agents for both.