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FOURTH YEAR
the people
.eOF'*-
\ORTHGA.
ALABAMA*
H , rll limes and the scarcity of
nl .,n y has fore.-d the price ot cot
ton down 'o 6 cents.
a ,,d everything else 1.
i .nd we propose to put the
Groceries and Dry Goods,
k down in proportion.
the only large dealers in
„ line in Rome that don’t belong
MnM soci.tion or combine of
sort to keep the prices of
pods up.
WE HAVE BEEN
In business, in Rome
about 15 years, and
have never joined an
association of any kind
that to cut prices
for us to sell by.
We began with a sing
le little grocery store,
but by selling cheapfor
cash and never trying
to get more for goods
than they are worth.
We have built up a
trade that any body
might feel proud of.
We now have six
stores in the Fourth
Ward. 2 with Grocer
ies, two with dry goods
and shoes, and one
with Clothing and gent'
Furnishing goods and
one with Crockery,
Glass Ware and stoves
Our Crockery Store.
And in addition to these we
lave one at 236 Broad street with
i Mammoth Stock of Stoves,
’rockery, Glass, Tinwear and
Louse Fm Ashing Goods.
.We buy i. large lots as cheap
a any whole ale merchant and can
iuy and sell them as cheap as
re please,
Me Wholesale and Retail and if
ouhave a little money to spend,
re can and will sell yon cheaper
han any body in this city.
Look Ata Few Prices.
Good Green Coffee 6 lbs for $1
•cod sound Tobacco 11 inch plug
Scents. Good Rad Flannel
usranteed all Wool at 10 cents yd
eav y Jeans 10 cents a yd,
tou Check 3| cents and up
eetn g yard wide 4| cents a yard
1 lannell 5 cents a yard
Cached Cotton yd wide 5 cent yd
r ’nngbam 4| cents a yard
Meat, Sugar. Etc. Luder
le prices of the Association
If
. v, u are a merchant come
u? i and we will save you
? ■ b giving you our lowest
Rees.
Mham & Sons,
16 ’ 3 18, 320,322,3-
24, 326 Fifth Ave
AND.
!36 Broad. St.
THE HUSTLER OF ROME.
FIRE TODAY
One of Dr. Bt a ley’s Houses' on
First Avenue.
OCCUPIED BY MR. C. KING
It was a G-eat Sight to the
Many Country People In
the City —Loss is Fully
Covered by Insur
ance
This morning at 10:25 an alarm
of fire was turned in from box 34.
and the fire laddies made quick
response.
The side walksand streets were
packed with humanity, and they
broke pell mell for the scene of
the conflagration. It was undoubt
edly a new thing to many of the
country people to hear the clang
ing of the big alarm bell, and see
the swift race of the fire compa
nies, and hear the sharp rattle of
the gongs.
The fire was on First avenue in
one of Dr. Battey’s houses oppo
site Mr. W. T. McWilliam’s resi
dence.
The house was occupied by Mr
Clifford King, and the origin of
the fire is unknown, but is sup
posed to have caught in the kitch
en. The house was covered by in
surance, as was Mr. King’s house
hold property.
Fire company No. 1 was first on
the scene, but on account of hav
ing to get water connections from
Second Avenue, No. 2 played th e
first stream on the building.
The room and second story were
destroyed, but by good work the
rest of the house was saved. Much
of the furniture was saved, but
damaged by water and taking if
from the building. It wasasgreat
a circus to the country people as
Barnum & Bailey’s was.
JUST RECEIVED
One of the most com
olete assortments of
TOILET SOAPS
AND
TOILET ARTICLES
Ever brought to the
city. See our line of
fine
IMPORTED TOOTH
BRUSHES
They have no superior
on this or any other
market
SOLE AGENT FOR
CANDIES
J.TCROUCH SCO.
Medical Building.
ROME GEORGIA. TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER. 16 1894.
BARNUM & BAILEY
Truely “The Biggest SHow on
Earth.”
IF THEY OIDNT PARADE
Rubeand hisGirland his girl's
Family is in Rome Today.
Tents Pitched in North
Rome. Tremend
ous Crowd.
Barnum & Bailey’s “greatest
show on earth” came into the city
this morning from Atlanta. It was
in four sections, and the last train
came in about 6:30.
The question of a location for
the big show was not settled until
after the arrival of the show. Mr.
Bailey was very much in favor of
having it at the foot of Second
avenue, but he thought, as did the
city officials, that it would be un
safe for the heavy wagons to • o
across the bridge, as the planks
are a little thin. So the show goes
to North Rome where Sell’s show
ed.
The move is a bad one, but was
unavoidable, The night perform
ance especially will feel the effects
of this change.
The greates disappointment to
the people as’well as the managers
of the show, was the failure to
give the street parade, There is
something strange about it. Sell s
Brothers were allowed to parade
for the regular license —$25.
But the parade started out from
North Rome, when the city au
thorities stopped them and said
that they could not permit it, un
less they paid the city license too.
The show pays license in North
Rome, and tendered this city
the $25 for the parade, but it was
refused. Mr. Dean advance agent
of the Bi. r mm & Beiley, came into
this office this morning, and ex
plained the situation. He said that
he regretted it, but it could not be
helped.
The city is crowded with people
I from all the surrounding country.
They started ere the first streak
of dawn flushed the east, and wag
ons, buggies, ox carts and pedes
trians continued to reach the city
until noon. Every train brought
large numbers of people, and every
one eager to see the circus.
It is estimated that there was be
tween 5,000 and 8,000 people from
other points here today.
An enormous crowd attended
the 1 o’clock performance, and
were highly pleased with the show.
The night performance com
mences at 8 o’clock, and doors open
at seven. The public will be allow
ed to view the animals as long as
they like. &
The show will be out this week,
ang then will go into winter quar
ters at Bridgeport. Conn. The last
stand will be played at Bradford,
Va.
Barnum & Bailey’s circus is the
biggest on earth. It couldu’t le
duplicated for millions of money.
The property of the show includes
real estate at Bridgeport, Conn »
where there are twenty acres of
land, a park, stables, etc. Thecom
nvrcial value of the show is $2-
500, 000. There are $150,000 worth
of horses, some of them costing as
much as $2. 000. The menagerie is
worth $‘250,000.
The daily output of the circus is
$5,000 for operating expenses. '1 be
management, in casting up the
expenses, add $2,000 a day more
for the cost of repairing, repaint
ing. replenishing stock and men
agerie, etc.
The meat eating animals are fed
once a day, except Sunday. A lion
eats ten pounds of meat at a meal-
A tiger eats the same allowance.
The smaller animals get smaller
amounts. The Polar bear eats fresh
fish, 12pounds at a meal. The ele-
All TOGETHER
The Japanese are United for the
big War.
PROTECTION GUARANTED
To all Travelersand Especial
lyio Missionaries. ItsaFght
forOriental Supremacy
With Odes on Ja-
pan
London, October 15. —A rescript
has been issued convoking an ex
tra session of the Japanese parlia
ment at Hiroshima for today to
continue for seven days, in order
to discuss matters requireing the
sanction of parliament. While the
liberal party is in the majority, all
parties are more or less united.
When the last Japanese parlia
ment dissolved, the leaders of the
'different parties were at sword’s
point, but, in the presence of war
with a power of China’s magni
tude. involving the supremacy of
the Orient, the old personal feuds
have been set aside, and efforts are
being made to have all factions
represented through their leaders
in the new Japanese cabinet.
To th is end it is being urged that
Count Chuma, Count Itaki, Count
Mitsukata and Viscount Shingawa
snail be members of the new cabi
net, although they have been
among the most active leaders
against the government.
’there are no cabinet portfolios
vacant, yet so strong is the feeling
for political union during this
emergency that it is proposed to
create new cabinet officers in order
to get their co-operation
The Times has this dispatch
from its Tien-Tsin correspondent:
•‘ln an imperial edict issued
from Peking, government as
sumes full respAsibility for the
protection of foreigners, and de
nounces rowdyism. It orders the
punishment of several culprits who
’ '.sauited travelers, and assures
, strangers that their persons and
their property will be protected.
It especialy favors the missiona
ries .
“Japan having rejected China’s
peace overtures without a hearing,’
tbewar will now enter upon a
chronic stage, demanding an ap
peal io the latent forces of China.
The government is prepared al
though reluctant, to engage in a
protracted conflict. The party in
power recognize, however, the ur
gency of radical millitary and fis
cal reforms. J'he ques
tion is*‘How long can the national
cohesion bear the strain of a great
war.
There is danger ’of a revolution
which might be followed by pro
longed anarchy.
The Pe-Yang squadran |was not
docked, but has been completely
refitted,however and the magazines
have been fitted up.
phants are fed nn hay, oats, brrn
mashes and when they get sick they
are given whikey. It costs a big
sum every day to feed the herd of
thirteen.
Asa rule all of the people con
nected with the show take their
meals at the grounds. The fare is
very good, better than at many
hotels. All have the same fare, but
the razorbacks are not served as
neatly as the actors, etc.
The highest priced people in the
show are probably the Eugenes,
who do the great aerial act. Next
ranks Miss Rose Meers, the famous
bireback rider, Showles and De
Mott, equestrians, draw large sala
ries.
3'he highest salary is about $7,-
000 a year. The lowest is that paid
to the laborers S2O a month and
board. All salaries include board
and transportation.
NOW F3R BONDS
Floyd, the “Banner County” of the
State of Geoieia
IS SETTING THE PACE
And ere Long all the South
land Counties will be In
Column. Enthusiastic
Meeting Last Night
and Today.
3 here was an enthusiastic meet
ing of the representative buriness
and professional men of Rome at
the court home last night to discuss
tne subject oi F loyd County bonds
It is only *hree weeks from today
’til the election occurs,and it is im
perative that the lull importance
of this quasi ion be placed before
the voters of Floyd county.
Shortly after Bo’clock at the
court house last night Mr. Halstad
Smith moved that Col, T. W.
Alexander be made chairmai , and
was unanimously elected. Mr. Al
fred Haip r was chosen secretary,
Mr. W. A Wright and Mr. Hal
sted Smith made in.ereeting talks
upon the bond question. 3'he fi >at
ing indeutedness of Flo. d county
is $37,000 and this must be tided
over, and the only safe and sure
way of doing so is by the bond.
3'he following committee was ap*
pointed to map out the campaign:
R, R. Harris, J. A Glover, J D.
Moore, W. A. Wright, J. M, Van
diver, Halsred Smith, D B Ham
ilton and David Campbell,colored.
The committee of arrangement
appointed at amass meeting of eit
izens who favor the issuing ot
bonds by Floyd county te meet
present indebtedness, met at the
court house this morning, when
tho following proceedings were
had :
Ou motion,a finance committee
of five men was appiouted cuusist
ing of Messrs R. G. Clark, D. B.
Hamilton, W. A. Wright, J. H,
Reynolds, and J. A. Glover.
’•'he committee of arrangement
was increased by tfia addition of
the followsng colored voters M.
B.Parker, Crocket Cambell, John
Simms, Henry Zuber, Charley
Foster, Geo Rogers, Porf. Dent.
Henry Ruud, Prof. Gordon, T. C.
Kettles, Essec. Freeman.
The committee then arranged
to meet in the city court room
next Friday the 19 h instat2p.
m. at which time and p’ace the at
tendance of all memuers ot both
committees is eariiestlv requested,
8. M. STARK.
I desire to inform my
Friends and Patrons
and the Public gener
ly, that my elegant line
of Fall and Winter
WOOLENS
Has been received,and
are now open for in
spection, And I willfur
ther state that I am
now better prepared
than ever to turn out
FIRST CLASS WORK
AND
FIRST CLASS GOODS,
At prices never before
heard of in [Rome,,
8. M. STARK,
MEBfflffl TAILOB
16 ARMSTRONG HOTEL
10 CENTS A WEEK
O-A.ZST
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Conclusion
Quickly When
the facts are be
fore You?
W E PRES EN T to the pure h as-'
ing public one of the great founda
tions of mercantile success. EX
PERIENCE.
THIS gives the knowledge whet©
the most desirable mercant’A©
products can bn procured.
THIS enables us to become ac
quainted with the taste and needs
of our customers.
J HIS secures ihe articles desir
ed at the lowest market value.
Self Interest
Will prompt you to examine our
stock. Ever since the arrival of
our gigantic assortment of fall and
winter goods. Our store has been
thronged with eager purchaser
and zealous lookers; some exclaim
ing ’ Ob, how pretry,“ others cry
ing vehemently, How very cheap,
and others remarking, “I wonder
if they will sell al these goods;
3'o say that we feel proud of
these crowds and compliments
doos not begin to express our ap
precation; in fact words are in
adequate to express same. The best
evidence that we know of to prove
our appreciation, is s o continue in
the figure the same squareness and
fairness in our business that we
have so successfully conducted
for nearly twenty years.
DRESS GOODS
OUR purchases in this line have
been unusually large, and we pre
sent some of the handsomest pat
terns of the season : Camel's nair
serge, Henrietta, bedfords cords,
boardclotbs, cashmere plaids, bur
ette and various Lew wears fall
and winter.
Ladies wraps
WE cant be be beat in these
goods. Every lady should see our
stock before placing her order else
where. It is to your interest. Our
Ladies Misses and childrens wraps?
nave got to go and they will go,
for the quality, style and price
attached to them can but make
them sell. We are pleased with
last weeks sales, and this week
you can reap the harvest of bar
gains in any of our departments
Well we cant converse vith you
much longer, for our space is limi
ted, but before we say good by, we
want to say another word about
OUR CARPETS,
For now is the time for you to
place your order. It is absolutely
useless for us to attempt to des
cribe the beauty and merits of our
stock, but we can cordially invite
y ju to come and look through thi»
department.
THOS. FAHY.