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Awarded Highest Honors—World’s Fair. Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. •DIV F CREAM BAKING POWDIR A Pare Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. THE NEWS OF A MI Short Stories of Various Kind Grouped Under One Head. ALL SORTS OF LITTLE LOCALS They Are None the Lees Interesting ; Becans. Short, and Their Importance, Should Not Be Underestimated. Business College Closes Today. The Rome Business College will be closed in observance of thanksgiving. Residence Improved. Dr. Eben Hillyer, who recently pur chased the Walton house on East First street, is improving the property greatly. library Closed Today. The Yoang Men’s Library will be closed today in order that the faithful librarian, Miss Linnie Hargroves, may have a holiday. Woods Afire. The forest fires’between Rome and Atlanta on"both the Southern and Western & Atlantic are numerous. * Passengers on the trains last nigh) said that every few miles the woods seemed blazing. The fires have done no great damage, A Tempting Array. Mr. William Chinniok Jis nothing if not enterprising. In the large window of his restaurant yesterday he displayed a most tempting array of good things, which will he served at his thanksgiv ing dinner today. There was a pig roasted whole, turkey, fish, all kind of - game and meats. He will serve you to day a dinner that will be as good as any to be had. Pa.tor of Second Methodist. Rev.J. L. Edmondson, the talented and beloved pastor of the Second Meth - odist church, left for conference Tuesday with a clean balance sheet. His collec. tions were all up, and the affairs of his church were nev.r in a better condition. Mr. Edmondson has done brave work the past year, and has won many souls for Christ. The members of his church all wish for his return. I / ~l ATWOODS. A Feast For the Gods Can be prepared from our stock of choice and fancy groceries, Every ingredient that is needed for your Thanksgiving Plum Pudding, Mince Pie, Rich Cakes, Dates, Figs, Pure Spices, Malaga Raisins, Citron, New Nuts, Currants and Cocanuts, and Bennett’s famous flavoring extracts. If you want a fine Thanksgiving ham, call. Do not forget our fine line of Groceries, Fine Syrups and Country Produce. Money cheer fully returned if goods are not satis factory.’ Goods delivered promptly. E. C. Wood & Co. Telephone 44 202 Broad Street, Rome, Ga. SEXTON ROSER DEAD Passed Away at 12:18 This Morning at The Home ol His Son. City Sexton P. D. Roser passed away at 12:15 this morning at the home of bis son, J. B. Roser, on Fort avenue. Fifth ward. He was stricken with paralysis just one week ago, since which time be has been steadily sinking. Three days since be became unconscious and the tide of life slowly ebbed away. He was born in Coblencz, Germany 62 years ago. For the past six years he has been sexton of Myrtle Hill ceme tety, and the city never had a better one. , .» His wife died some years ago. He leaves six children, Mrs. N. C. Brand. Mrs. J. W. McCaffrey, J./ 8., P. R., W. J. and Pearson Roser. Sexton Roser was a member of the Royal Arcanum and 'National Frater nal orders. No funeral arrangements have been made yet. Cascarrts stimulate liver, kidneys and bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe. 10c, We tapped a barrel of the best South Georgia Syrup L. G, Todd, THE SHORTER CHIMES. The XVI Volume ot Thia Choice Publica tion Just Issued. No. 1 of Volume XVI, “ Shorter Chimes,” has just been issued. The handsome typographical appearance of this interesting publication is due to Mr. T. E. Clement, foreman of The Tribune's job rooms. The Chimes consists of 24 pages of most interesting reading matter, con tributed mainly by the young lady pupils of Shorter College. In addition there ”are~several pages of attractive looking ads. The staff is composed of the following young ladies: Miss Annie Willis Calla way, managing editor; Miss Cordelia Veal, literary editor; Misses Sara Mat lock and Ava Printup, local editors; Miss Florida Bayaid Seay, business manager. When bilous or costive, eat a Cascaret, candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, 10, 25c. L. G. Todd's store is packed from pit to dome with good things for his customers. GUNN-RICE. Popular Young Couple Married Yester day Afternoon at 3 o'clock. Yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence of the bride’s father Esquire John Rice, of Rice’s Springs, Mr. William Gunn was married to Miss Lillian Rice, Rev. J. N. White bead officiating. There were only a few friends and the families present to witness the ceremony. Mr. Gunn is a prominent young contractor of this city. Mrs. Gunn is a most charming young lady and has many friends. The couple left on the Southern yesterday afternoon for Atlanta where they will spend their honey moon. If you feel weak, dull and discouraged you will find a bottle of Hood’s Sarssa parilla will do you wonderful good. Todd has more bargains to the square inch than any merchant in Rome. Called to Tenue.see. Mr. W. W. Berry, of the Thompson Hiles Company, received a telegram from Shelbyville Tenn., yesterday morning announcing the serious ill nest of his mother, Mrs. W. W. Berry. He left on the morning train for her bedside. Mrs. Berry is a sister of Capt Thompson Hiles of this city, and is a most estimable and highly re spected lady. There is much apprehen sion felt concerning her condition. ' Just try a 10c. box of Cascarets, the finest liver and bowel regulator ever made, CITY TAX NOTICE, Tax executions have been issued and are in the hands of the city mar*' shal< All persons owing city taxes, and desiring to save cost and ex penses are notified to call at once at the City Hall and pay the amounts due by them. Otherwise the marz shalwill be compelled to procede with levies and sales. This Nov. 24, 1897, Halsted Smith, Cleric of Council, City of Rome. LOST.—A day book containing some notes. A suitable reward will be paid to finder—Morison & Tram mel. 1 ts THE BUM* TSIBUNB, THUBBDAY, UTOYMMBIHt 25, Wtf BIG BARN BURNED l-’ * Capt. L. Lytle's Loss Will Be About $2,000, SSOO Insurance, TERRIFIC GALE FANNED FLAMES Firemen Had Hard Work Saving the Residence—No. 4’. Hone Ran Away and Hose Cart Comes to Grief. • ■ The large two story barn of Capt. L. Lytle, who lives at Lytle’s spring, was completely destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. It was about 4:30 when the barn was seen to be ablaze. A terrific wind was blowing which fanned the flames. The alarm was turned in and the several companies answered promptly. It was bitterly c Id and the high wind combined made the work very diffi cult for the firemen. When the firemen reached the scene the barn was a seething mass of flames, and the wind was driving it to wards the residence It took bard work to save Capt. Lytle's home. The stock was all rescued from the barn, but tbe building with its entire contents was destroyed. There were 15 tons of hay, several hundred bushels of corn, a large amount of provender, qpv eral sets of harness, and all the valuable farming implements were burned. There was SSOO insurance on the build - ing, but this will not begin to cover f e loss, Capt. Lytle could not tell exactly yesterday just how much his loss would be, but it will not fall far short of $2,000. ( - A few hours later a second alarm was sent in by telephone. The hay and de bris was still burning, and the wind was endangering the residence and other property. Fire in First National Bank. About 10 o’clock a third alarm was turned in. The rear office of the Firs* National bank caught fire from the flue, it is supposed, but it was extin guished with practically no loss. Accident to No. 4. Yesterday morning when the alarm for the Lytle fire was turned in, the new horse of Nd. 4 in the Fitth ward, became frantic from the clanging of the indicator- Before Driver Frank Miller could open the door, the horse rushed at it, breaking it down, and galloped wildly off down the street. The horse attempted to turn into the side street, above Dr. McCall’s and be smashed the wagon into a telegraph pole and broke a wheel into splinters. Mr. Miller was thrown from the wagon in the rush out of the fire house, but re ceived no injuries except some bruises. “AFTER SEVFN YEARS.” Placed a Fair Sized Audience at Opera House East Night. The Dan’l A. Kelly company is winning many friends from among the theatre*, goers of Rome, and last night’s bill “After Seven Years,” pleased a large and appreciative audience. This afternoon a special matinee will be given at which “Outcasts of a Great City” will be put on. This is a beautiful four act drama containing many startling situations, pleasing climaxes, and realistic scenes describing an outcast’s struggle in the great metropolis. Prices to the ma • titee will be only 10 and 20 cents. Tonight’s bill will be “Under a Mask.” Teny‘s California Peaches Apricots and White Cherries, put up in heavy syrup found only at L. G, Todd's. RACES AT PARK TODAY. Running: and Trotting Races This After noon at 2:30 O'clock. There will be some good races out at the exposition park track this after noon at 2:30 o’clock. None but local stock will be allowed to compete in the races. There will be one running and one pacing race. It will be under the management of Thos. F. Boam, the well known professional horse trainer. The ad mission will be only 25 cents. Arnold’s Bromo-Celery. The greatest remedy of the 19th century for headaches. lOcts. For sale by Curry-Arrington- Company. For Sale. 12 Sewing Machines, sl6 to $25. 20 Pistols, $1 to $lO. 40 Watches, $1.50 to S6O Three of these cost more than SIOO each. One cost us $2lO. One very pretty diamond ring cost $l5O, at $75. , We rent machines, or sell watches or machines on installments. We have divided our second story and can take a limited amount oi furniture for storage. M. N. West & Co. Pax>vxißrc>ls.erß, No. 24, Broad'Street A POWERFUL PERSISTED PURPOSE Directs Every Movement of This Great Slot We never advertise anything but the truth and back up all our ad vertisements with goods and prices just as advertised. We have never had a fake sale of any kind and never expect to. Dress Goods. Fine Drees Goods cheaper than any house in Rome. Come and see them. Beautiful double-width brocaded dress goods in all colors and black, all-wool filling, only 9c. Pretty smooth Cashmere, double width, all colors and black, all-wool filling, only 9c. Pretty double width cashmere and Henrietta, all-wool filling, all colors and black, 9c. Beautiful two-toned dress goods, 34 inches wide, all colors, only 15c. Beautiful dress goods, 40 inches wide, all the new colors and black, only 20c. We have a large line of all the new dress goads, both imported and American made, and we are selling away down under their value. Our trimmings are of the latest style, and we can match up your dress beautifully and sell it cheap. Hosiery, Etc. Misses’ pure wool hose, 10c, LaUes’ and misses black cotton hose, sc, Children's and misses’ ribbed hose, sc. Look out for new and beautiful line of I ♦ CHRISiM AS ♦ GOODS.*; in a few days. Our buyer is now in New York buying the largest and finest line of Christmas goods ever brought td Rome. ] LANHAM & SONS? Seven Stores—Wholesale and_Retail. Millinery. We have the finest stock of Milli nery in North Georgia, and are sell ing it real cheap. Look at a few prices, come, see our goods, and you will buy your new hat here. . Ladies’, Misses and Children’s Tam O’Shanca Caps 10c, Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s nice Fur Hats, trimmed with rib bon, velvet and feathers, each 50c. Nice Sailors, 25c. Infants’ Caps as low as sc. Worsted Veiling, double width, per yard, 3c. Silk Veiling, sc. Capes. Nicely trimmed Capes, in gray and black, 39c. Finest stock Capes and lowest prices in Rome. Nolions and Small Wears. 5 spools thread, sc, 13 balls best sewing thread, sc, 30 Japaned hairpins, crimped or plain, for Ic. 7 paper pins for sc. Pretty celluloid sidecombs, the 15c kind, 6c, Pre ty roachcombs. 7c, 3 spools best thread made, 10c, Boys’ suspenders, 4c, Domestic. Bleached cotton, 3|c. Yard-wide sheeting, 3fc. Cotton flannel, 3|c, , ■ W >olen flannel, B|c, Black satin, good quality, wortfl 10c, s|c. Cotton checks, 3|c. Best AAA drilling, 4|c. Good feather ticking, will cerl tainly hold feathers, 10c, J Good waterproof, 56 inches widtl 35c. I Good wool mixed jeans, not cofl ton, but a good heavy mixed jeanj 10c, This is the best bargain w Rome in jeans. 1 Silk. J A large stock and low prices, I A pretty line of 22-in silks 15c. I This is all pure silk, and notfl cotton mixture. ] Skirt. Ladies’s nice Black Skirt, lined throughout with good quality lining bound with velveteen binding, each only 89c. ' ■ '