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DEWKY’B WAY— —— * ■ Jlory Told bd an Ex-flp prentxe Boy. SUPERIOR TO SAMPSON And Was Greatly Beloved by AH His Men. A letter recently received from August H Runge, an apprentice bov on the Colorado in the 60’s, but now assistant chief of the Minneapolis fire department, recalls an interesting incident: “We were off Palermo, Sicily, 'll e craw of the Colorado had a surfeit of drill during the day and were inclined to be a little sulky. You must bear in mind that we had the reputation of having the best drilled ship in European waters, barring neith er class nor nation. This repu tation was gained by flying a gold painted sign at our mizzen truck, It was due to the admir able management of Mr, Dewey as executive officer and to the pride the men took under him in painstaking drills At sunset on the day in question the watch below was called up for boat drill. Mr. Sampson had the de< k. \\ hen the word was pass ed to hoist away on the falls Sampson was very much dis pleased with the listlessness of the crew. “ ‘Look aliye, there, you nnn 1 You trail along like a lot of lubberly mourners hired to follow a Hindoo funeral!’ “None of the boys knew how Hindoo lubbers trailed at fun erals; indeed,l have an idea shat Mr. Sampson was equally ignorant, but all the same the boys were mad, and showed it by slackening up. “Mr. Simpson was beside himself with anger. Three times were tiie boats lowered to the water, Just before he gave the word to hoist away the last time he shouted ; “ ‘l’ll blacklist every mother’s son of you from liberty on shore if there is any more of this hang dog work. Hoist away there, now !’ “The men were now on their mettle. Liberty ashore is one grand prize of the man-o’-war’s man, but Jacky is not going to buy it With one accord the long line started on a slow man’s race up the quarter deck, noisily tramping to the time of the ‘Dead March in Saul.” Mr. Sampson looked as if he were about to, jump off the bridge and lay about him with his trumpet. Fortunately at this moment Mr. Dewey came up the after hatch way, attracted by the uuusual noise. Taking in the situation at a glance, he sprang up the steps leading to tho bridge. “ ‘l’ll take the deck, sir,” he said. Mr. Sampson handed over the speaking trumpet and retir ed to the other end of the bridge with a very sullen look. ‘Belay that, you men !” Mr. Dewey called out in a short, firm tone. The boys halted and looked up. Mr. Dewey looked down the line for a moment, cool, quiet and smilingly confident. There was at onco a yery perceptible change in the moral tempera ture. ‘ The boats were again lower e d to the water. “ ‘Man the falls, my men!’ “The long 1 ines were grasped with a hearty grip, tho men nod ding to one another approving-? ] y. “ ‘Hoist away there!” THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it ia manufactured by scientific processor known to the California Fig Syki/ Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As tlx» genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of tlxit fact will 1 assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other par ties. The high standing of the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. with the medi cal profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all otjier laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weaken ing them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its beneficial effects, please remember the name of the Company CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. I4»t'IBVII.LF.. ’ VOItC, j|. T. “ "1-■» “With a hearty stride the men walked away with the falls with such good will that four cutters came hying up to the davits with a celerity that threatened to send them inboard. “ ‘Belay all. Pipe down the watch below, boatswain.’ “The boys scampered off to the forecastle to get their usual evening smoke, while Mr. Dewey, after a few words in an undertone to Mr. Sampson, went below, leaving that officer a wiser and possibly a better man.” CITY FATHERS’ Official Report of Thursday Night's Meeting. Council meeting, Sept. 29, 1898.—Present Hon. J. J. Seay, mayor, and Councilmen J. D. Turner, T. J. Reese, D. B. Hamilton, Jr. , B. T? Haynes, C. W. Morris, Walter Harris and A. B. McArver. The chairman of the finance committee reported that the Vandiver Company had with drawn its application for li cense to sail liquor and that therefore the committee had no further report to make. The following petition was received and ordered spread on the minutes, towit:— State of Georgia, Floyd Co. To the Mayor and Council of the city of Rome, Whereas there is an application before your body asking that the ordinance of the city of Rome, relative to the sale of spirituous liquors be amended so as to allow any one to take out a Iscense at any time during the fiscal year, and with*, out paying for that period of the fiscal year which has passed, and asking that the time which has passed during this fiscal year be all >wed them on the next fiscal year. We respectfully ask that said amendment be not allowed, and that parties desiring a license to sell spirituous liquors be compelled to abide by the ordi nance of the city of Rome as it now stands. This Sept. 28th 1898. J. B. Chamlee, A. Dougherty, W.J. Satterfield, Agt. H. J. Galt, H. G. STOFFItEGAN. Kay Brother?, L. W. Stoffregan. RRLIB WINDOW Os W. M. Sammon 1 Son Unilsilally Interesting. A YOUNG WAR MUSEUM And Well Worth a Close In spection. One of the most interesting show windows in the city—and there are many windows in Rome stores just now that would do credit to any city on earth— is the museum window in the W. M. Grmmon & Son clothing store, on lower Broad. This display was gotten up by Mr, George Freeman, one of the best clothing men in the city, and to him the Rome Hustler- Commercial is indebted for the following data, which is a par tially itemized list of the valu able collection of relics display ed : Silk Bandana with portraits of Jeff Davis and his generals. Was manufactured in England and blockaded through Federal line's at Wilmington, N. C., in 18G3, property of J. A. Smith. Confederate money, property of Joe Veal. Cuban machete, also Spanish officers broad sword from Ha vana, property of M. G. McDon ald. “Protection” as they have it in Texas, or Texas 44, an up-to date weapon, property of M. G. McDonald. Spanish ammunitions, Mauser cartridges from Santiago. Taken from Spanish soldier’s belt on oat tiefield San Juan by United States soldier. Also the new Krag-Jorgensen shell adopted by United States army. Four barrell shotgun made at Lexington, Ky., in 1853, design ed by grandfather of J. G. Mc- Clure, Mr. Granville Smith, the stock?baing made from an apple tree root by Mr. Smith himself. Most wonderful gun in exist ence. The workmanship being superb throughout. The cost of making being $450. Confederate bond signed by Mr. M.F. Govan of this city who»was connected with the treasury department C. S. A. at that-time. Confederate minnie balls from the battlefields of Kennesaw, property of Mr. Joe Veal. Old buck and ball Confederate musket unearthed at Vicksburg 1 L'VERY, SALE, AND FEED STABLES.' 2 Offers the public the fi lest t9in<, batej ev ances and most polite and courteous drivers The best stock of horses and mules ou B?Je co etantly. £ F. HANSON. NORRIS N. SMITH. 5C 1 THE HANSON SUPPLY CO. I || Plumbing and Tinning. 2 2 Engineers’ and machinists' 5 3 supplies. Stoves, rangesand • 8 tinware. Gas and electric fix- © 5 tures. INSURANCE gasoline X 2 stoves. Water meters. 5 2 325 Broad st. Phone 32. • after being buried six years, af ter the seige, preperty of Geo. P. Freeman. Confedrate Cavalry saber left in Rome by Gen. Forrest, prop erty of Joe Veal. Mexican silver dollar, one of the lot divi’ded among soldiers at Jonesboro, N. C., by Jeff Davis, Sheriff J. P. McConnell,! a member of Sixth Ga., C.av. C. S. A., who was there, securing this one. Piece of apple tree from Ap pomatox where Gens. Lee and Grant had their famous consul tation, was secured by a Confed erate soldier, now of this city, who was present at the time, property of Prof. P. J. King. Bills of lading issued one hun dred and fourteen year ago to the grandfather of Mr. M. F. Govan (who prizes them highly.) Solid silver spurs presented to father of Mr. M. F. Govan, an officer in the Hanovar Dra goons, (Virginia,) war of 1812. Confederate navy pistol, saw service on the Mississippi during the seige of Vicksburg. Old English bulldog pistol 44 calibre. Swords, cutlases, sabers and many other relics of days of yore. A hat made in South Ameri ca, costing $37.00 there. To make this hat it takes a woman six months, and has to be plaited under water, property of Mr. L. Cary. A NARROW ESCAPE. Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart, Groton S. D. “Was taken with a bad cold which settled on my lungs; cough set in and finally termi nated in Consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could not live but a short time. I gave myself up to my Savior, determined if.l could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones i above. My husband was advis ed to get Dr. King’s New Dis covery for Consumption,Coughs i and Colds. I gave it a trial, took \ in all eight bottles. It has cured, me, and thank bod I am saved and now a well and healthy | woman.” Trial bottles free at Curry-Arrington’s. Regular size 50 cents and SI.OO, guaranteed or price refunded. PASTEUR FILTERS The onb G-errn Prcoi Filter in the world. Makes water pure and clear for sale by The Hanson Supply Co I PUBLIC | I SIMMS I I We will Sell New J I Books wholesale I I PRICES! I | FOR CASH. Second Hand I | Books cheaper uhan the | | t cheapest. Give me a call, I ' H. A. SMITH, | || THF OLD RFLIABLfi BOOK STORE. |f 3 H, P. WOOTEN & BRO., « Successors to JJLa 35 ROME PHARMACY. ) 309 Broad st. —New Clark Building. We have • bought the entire stock of the Rome Pharmacy and are prepared to supply your wants in JG the drug, piescription and patent medicine line. Our stock is complete and of the very highest grade. We solicit a part of your patronage and shall en deavor to the best of our ability to please you at a JC _ times. We should be pleased to have you call on u <5! Full line of druggist’s sundries, toilet articles a such things as are usually carried in a first-class dr 5® store. Cigars and tobacco. Come to see us. i S. M. Stark, i .... 3 kLADIES ANU » -S 2nd A , a »*» $1.25 and $l5O Negligee shirts for $t J. A. GAMMON & COMPANY ARE WAITING^— for everyone to come in and see the magnificent stock on men’s and boy’s clothing, * bicycle and golf suits, is what we are d°hig, but we are hus tling while we wait. We will ' y/"ishow you the finest stocko |J - J&jLjil1 1 clothing, made from the newest styles and patterns in fabricks, perfect fitting and handsome, to - be found in Georgia, and they =.-■* u - . are above competition in values 1 lor. the price. I ) 1 The ine of negligee shirts 1 ever shown in Rome. j ! “ja. gammon &co I '-Ji