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known as Hobgoblin Hall. Here he
dispensed hospitality in manner
worthy of his high-sounding name.
But his enjoyment of this beautiful
home was short-lived, for he died not
long after the house was completed
and his son Isaac inherited the fine
house with its 500 acres of ground and
its slaves, whose quarries may still be
seen in the brick house to the right of
the main building. The son seemed to
have inherited also his fathers pride
and his loyalty to the king.
The Royal house was patterned
after the residence of a nobleman in
Antigua, and it was by far the finest
house in that section before evil times
came upon its owner and he was COM
PEELED to desert not only the house, but
the new land of his adoption.
Isaac Royal was Tory, and he was
in Boston when the battle of Lexington
was fought, and he never again saw his
stately home in Medford. He was not
the only Tory gentleman who was
amazed and dismayed at the strength
and fierceness of the rebel revolt, nor
I WAS ne lHe Ouly loiy "ho AouAu AAAA
self shut up in Boston and unable to
get back to his home when the battle
of Lexington had been fought.
Isaac Royals family were permitted
to Join him in Boston and he finally
departed with them for England with
out ever again seeing his fine Ameri-
can home. He died in England in
1881, and, regardless of the fact that
his home had been confiscated and that
he had been prescribed. he left by will
1000 acres of land in Worcester coun-
ty, Massachusetts, to endow at Har-
ward College a law professorship. which
now bears his name. The town of
Royalston, in Massachusetts, was nam
ed Tor this mild-spirited old Tory who
really loved peace as much as he loved
his king and who cannot be severely
censured for simply being true to the
honest convictions of his heart.
The now deserted house was named
Hobgoblin Hall for some reason not
very apparent to the historian. 1t is
not recorded that 1t was ever haunted
by anything but ghostly memories, al
though its deserted appearance and the
sorrowful circumstances under which
It's once happy occupants were driven
from 1t in tears and bitterness of
spirit might have given rise to rumors
that 1t was haunted by the departed
spirit OF its former owner. He was
too mild-spirited an individual to have
been a very fearsome "ha'nt." even II
he had returned In ghostly shape.
The next occupant of this house was
n man of far different type. and. al
though he was professed loyalist, he
might have profited much BY initiating
the genial and kindly Tory whose
house he had now taken possession Of.
This man was Gen. Charles Lee. the
big-headed and pig-headed general OF
Washington's army who regarded him
self as Of considerable more impor-
tance than Washington himself.
A man OF both strong and weak
traits. Lee had all the unpleasant char
acteristics OF the confirmed bragart
and egotist. He came to Cambridge
with Washington, and in riding about
the country he discovered the deserted
Royal house and at once took possess
sion OF 1t. The Royal slaves were
still on the place. and Lee proceeded to
make them his servitors. He tried to
dispense hospitality as lavishly as had
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
HOUSE WITH A HISTORY

an-and the majority of wives belong
to the right kind-the greatest con-
sideration is to give her specific un-
derstanding Of how the bank account
stands and what the business outlook
is. The true woman will then be
cheerfully ready to submit to tempo
rary curtailment-in fact, will insist
upon 1t. Under stress of circumstances
the domestic help will be parted with
with less reluctance, and there will be
a closer study Of culinary details to de-
wise ways and means of making the
table more attractive as the menu be-
comes more limited. There is more ac-
tual heroism in this sort of openness
between man and wife than there is in
rescuing impossible beautiful maidens
from perils to which young women, as
a rule,are never exposed in this prosaic
day. The anxieties which beset the
average couple of good social standing
and restricted incomes might be miti-
gated largely through the proper
frankness on the part of the man.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

The improvements that are being
made to the Baltimore and Ohio
South Western railroad between Park
ersburg and East st. Louis are being
pushed rapidly to completion. Sew
enteen thousand tons of S5 pound
steel rails have been placed in the
track. and there are still $4,000 tons to
come. delivery being delayed on ac-
count OF rush of orders at the mills.
The company has also put in 125 miles
of gravel ballast and expects to get
out 200 miles more during the season,
and 1t is hoped by Fall that the track
will rank as the best in the west. A
great many grade reductions and
changes in line are also being made
between Cincinnati and St. Louis. The
purpose is to make u uniform one-half
OF one per cent grade between Cincin-
natl and st. Louis. as well as to elimi-
nate large amount of Objectionable
curvature. At one point, for instance,
the line is to be shortened mile and
half. $50 degrees of curvature elimi-
mated and seven bridges abandoned.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
LIMA'S QUEER HOME.
AN INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN.
Chey May Seek Refuge There From Cruel
Husbands and Mon May Use 1t As u
Prison for Refractory Wives.

There Is curious institution in Lima
which you can see from the street cars
on the way to the American legation.
1t is gloomy -lookin" old building
with high walls that are painted a
bright blue, and is known as the Refu-
gio de San Jose. Here a married wom-
an may find refuge from n cruel and
wicked husband, and here a husband
may place wayward or an incompati-
BILE wife. with the approval of the
priest, for discipline and religious
training to improve her temper and
her morals. Divorce is unknown, eX-
cept on the rarest occasions, when n
dispensation must be obtained from
the Vatican at Rome; but an unfaithful
wife can be sentenced to perpetual i'm
prisonment in the Refugio de San
Jose, by the archbishop, where the ev-
idence of her infidelity is made clear
to him. The husband, however, is re-
quired to pay certain sum monthly or
quarterly to the sisters in charge of
the convent for her support.
During her Imprisonment woman
Is not allowed to communicate with
people outside, or leave her cell with
out permission from the mother SUPER
ior, and is required to perform relig-
ious duties several hours a day. If
che ohoWs siSuS VI Tepeutduce uuu tue
husband is willing to take her back, or
her parents agree to take charge Of
her, she may be released and return
to her home, with the approval of the
archbishop. There are a good many
stories about women who have been
improperly imprisoned in this institu-
ton by jealous husbands.
There is no such institution for the
discipline of husbands who have been
unfaithful to their wives. That goes
without saying. The woman has al
ways been wrong, ever since that af-
fair Of the apple.-Chicago Record
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
Curious Automobile Fitting.

Among the curiosities in the way OF
automobile fittings in Paris is the
wheel OF NJ. Izart. 1t really consists
OF two wheels; one the wheel proper
OF the vehicle and the other loose
wheel tire which is kept in place by
lateral bars. 1t is claimed that this
invention diminishes the friction by
one-third and that the vibration In
very much lessened by its use. It Ii
also claimed that 1t will aid in driving
carriages over ruts and over obstacles.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
II Takes No Skill.

A new method of granting has Just
been brought from abroad by which
any one, without any skill whatever.
can do job OF granting much better
than nine-tenths of the painters who
pose as first-class grainers. The mark
Ing is done by means of absorbent pa
per. 1t is not transfer paper, but
is Of the nature of prepared blotting
paper, which is always used dry, the
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
A MAMMOTH INSTITUTION.

To those who are accustomed to
sending away from home for their
goods it is Of the greatest Importance
to know the character and reliability
of the establishments selling goods to
families from catalogues. The great
emporium of the John M. Smyth Co.,
located at $50 to 166 West Madison
street, Chicago. has been established
for third Of century, and has fur
nished over q half a million homes in
Chicago and vicinity alone. This firm
enjoys the confidence OF the public by
its many years of fair dealing. 1t is
sues an immense illustrated catalogue
that should be in every family as 1t
describes and gives the price Of every
article required for household use. A
sample Of the extraordinary values Of
fered by this firm is shown in the illus
tration Of the lady's ulster in another
column Of this paper. These garments
are indeed wonderful values, and yet
they are but sample Of the thousand
and one useful articles illustrated and
described in the beautiful catalogue OF
the John M. Smyth Company.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

Der Of grainings can be made with .
single copy Of. the paper, each having
different appearance. The paper IL
put up in the usual widths OF WALL
paper, and in rolls, and there are SIX
teen different kinds Of graiaing.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

They carry pig in Peru by tying its
four legs together and suspending the
animal with his back toward the
ground on n pole. A moose is slipped
around the nose SO that he cannot
sQueal.
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

wood graining being painted thereon.
The picture shows the mode OF appii-
cation. After n coat OF oil color Is
given to the surface which 1t Is de-
signed to grain. 1t is painted over
again with n sap-color or graining
stain. The imprinted portion OF tho
graining paper absorbs the sap color,
while the printed parts show the vari-
Gus wood grains are prevented by n
chemical used In It's preparation from
absorbing the color. The natural grain
left upon the surface can be softened
II desired. The grain OF every variety
Of hardwood used In building and cabi-
net work can easily be reproduced by
Vsas simple methods. 4 large num-
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

Napoleon's Linen.
Chicago Record: Napoleon's linen,
always of the finest quality, marked
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28
For Piano Players Hands.

To prevent piano students from
holding their wrists too low, a common
Gilpin observer., 1899-09-28

In Italy 100000 people find employ.
ment in raising silkworms.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12

democratic governor and the action of both
legislature and governor having been in
dorsed by the democratic executive COM
mittee and the state democratic convsn-
ton having been held and platform made
clearly defining the party's position on the
question of a constitutional convention and
delegates to the convention having been
nominated, it would be better to follow the
suggestions of the democratic state eonven-
ton and the state democratic executive
committee and fight to sustain the call for
constitutional convention, which has
been made party issue, and as the mat
ter now stands 1 consider that every DEM
ocrat is duty bound to support the call
for constitutional convention.
]. THOS. HELM.
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Notice to NONRESIDENT.

Jefferson County Savings Bank ct al VS..
]. A. Forbs.--The State of Alabama, JEFF
ferson County. In Chancery, City Court
of Birmingham.
Whereas, on this, the 28th day of March,
1892 an order of publication was made In
the above stated cause, as follows, to-wit:
I'm this cause 1t being made to appear to
the judge of this court In term time by the
affidavit of John Wary, solicitor for and
agent of complainant, that the defendant,
j. A. Forbs, is nonresident of the state
of Alabama, and resides In the state of
Georgia, but his particular place of resi-
dence In said state Is unknown; and fur
Their. that, in the belief of said affiant, The
defendant is over the age of 81 years, It Is
therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Age-Herald, a newspaper published
In the city of Birmingham, Ala, once
week for four consecutive weeks, requiring
him. the said J. A. Forbs, to answer or de-
muir to the bill of complaint in this cause
by the first day of May, 1899, or after thirty
days therefrom a decree pro confesso may
be taken against him.
Now, therefore, pursuant to said order,
this publication is made. and the said j.
A. Forbs is required to answer or demur
TO the bill of complaint I'm this cause by
the first day of May, 1899, or after thirty
days therefrom decree pro confesso may
be taken against him.
This 2Sth day of March. 1899.
JOHN S. GILLESPY.
s-29-wed-lt Clerk and Register.
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LEE,

Columbus Ca, April Ill am strongly
III favor of calling a special session of the
general assembly for the purpose of repeal
ing the constitutional convention law. The
opposition to the constitutional convention
in the ranks of the democratic party is so
strong that l think it to the best interest
of the party that the law be repealed; the
same result can be accomplished by special
session and would be more economical.
Therefore, 1 favor it. L. C. JONES,
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PURE AND SWEET and free from ever blsmish t 7

hbit democrats from expressing their opln-
ION on the question at the ballot box. There
IS lurking distrust of the masses in tho
course suggested by the circular letter.
Since the democratic convention has de-
clared by such a large majority for con-
stitutional convention, no democrat who is
loyal to tho democratic party will vote
against the convention, and If 1t be true
as is declared in the circular letter that it
is doubtful whether he call for a conven-
ton will carry. every loyal democrat will
buckle on his whole armor and battle for
the success Of the convention.
The circular letter Is truly an anomoly In
the political history of the state.
w. H. benson.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12

Bad Dandruff Cured.
Dandruff made my hair fall out so bad !
got discouraged. l rubbed CUT1CURAl
week, and shampooed with warm water
and a good latter of CUTICURA SOAP
once a week My hair is growing out
thick once more, and free from dandrun.
MISS ADA JAYES,
Chelsea, Mass.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12
J. E. CHEATHAM.
A Populist senntor,s Yiews

Calera, April 1.-THE assembling of the
legislature and the repeal of the constitu-
tional convention bill would, in my opinion,
meet with the approval and subserve the
best interest OF a large majority Of the
citizens of the state Irrespective of party.
Tho submission of amendments would be
vastly preferable to convention under the
existing conditions. The suffrage question
should be definitely settled in advance of
the holding of a convention so that bust
ness-like constitution can be framed free
from the entanglements of suffrage
plank. G, B. DEANS.
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constitutional convention. Why not do
do outside the pale of law? White suprem-
acy and rule has been the war cry of de-
mocracy for "a years. Why repudiate it
now? 1 am not in favor OF calling the
legislature together to undo its best act.
c. P. ROGERS.
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WILCOX.
Godbold Opposes Calling an Extra
Session.

Pine Hill, Ala, April liam opposed to
the special legislative session suggested by
the governor. The people who have de-
manded constitutional convention are
satisfied with the action already taken. and
we believe that it will carry. So far as the
result of a defeat is concerned we are will
ing to risk a great deal to gain so much.
Being a party measure, do not see how a
democrat can consistently oppose 1t.
N. d. GODBOLD.
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Senator jerks

Eufaula, April 1.-THE democratic party
spoke IN caucus and again in convention.
1t will be sure to frown upon any effort
from any source to interfere with the
movements. Barbour is loyal to the party
and VIII be for the convention well nigh
unanimously. w. d. JELKS
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McGuire for Extra Session

Montgomery, April 1.-THE constitutional
convention bill passed the house by eleven
votes majority. / voted for the bill, but
after the unconsidered and unauthorized
action of the state convention, attempt
ing to stife and bind the conscience of
the democrats contrary to the letter and
spirit of the law and practically limiting
the convention to the suffrage question
shall vote to repeal and for a suffrage
amendment that the people can understand
and vote upon. VIM G. INQUIRE.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
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other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations. please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
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For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc per bottle
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Senator Nunnellee

Selma, April ia democratic legislature
has acted and has been Endorsed by a dem
ocratic state convention. I know of no
higher law; am opposed to extra session to
repeal convention act All opposition to
convention has died out here since SPLEEN
did platform with reference clause was
adopted j. II. NUNNELLEE.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12
CHEROKEE.

The Populist Representa- tive is Agains
Constitutional Convention.
Maple Grove. April Ill am opposed to
the constitutional convention and am In
favor of an extra session to repeal the con-
stitutional convention act.
NJ. A. CoNELIoUS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12
DALE

Garner Vigorously Opposes Conven-
ton.
Ozark, April Ill am opposed to the
holding of constitutional convention. I
favor recovering of the legislature to
repeal the act. If convention advocates
mean what they say, amendments can be
submitted at great deal less expense and
taxation. Democrats of Dale unanimously
oppose the convention.
..t-ff- l-lrrt, VIM. GARNER.
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islature because I thought the matter
ought to be submitted to the people 1
am personally opposed to an extra session
of the legislature. but II one is called by
the governor believe my people will either
by mass meetings or petition instruct me
how to vote, and I shall carry out their
instructions as far as I can; otherwise
shall vote as l did before.
e. L. PULLEY,
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Senator Brown opposes Convention

Cullman, Ala, April Ill am against
constitutional convention, and, if possible
to repeal act calling it, I heartily favor
special sesiosn. Attempt to call conven-
ton will do what nothing else could do
reunite opposition to democratic party
White people in this county against con-
vention regardless attempt to make 1t a
party issue. WILL G. BROWN
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12
ESCAMBIA
G. w. L. Smith is Against An Extra
Session.

Brewton, Ala, April Ill opposed ard
voted against the bill calling a constitu-
tional convention in the last general
sembly, having made promise during my
canvass to oppose it. l will do SO again If
an extra session is called. The democratic
party having spoken on this question, 1
deem 1t unwise to call an extra session to
reverse it's decree. G. w. l.. SMITH.
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CHAMBERS.
Tom Helm Expresses Straight Demo-
cratic Views.

Lafayette, April lit appears to me
that in as much as the bill providing for
a vote of the people on the question of
constitutional convention was passed by
democratic legislature and approved by
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CULLMAN.

Cullman, Ala, April Ill favor extra
session of legislature to repeal act author
izing convention. Under the circumstances
believe the holding of convention unwise
and that 1t will not promote the best iterest
of the state. w. +. L. COFER.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-12
MOBILE


Mobile, Ala, April 11.-while voted for
constitutional convention In senate and if
election is held will vote for it, believe
as a suffrage qualification Is the issue an
extra session of the assembly is desira BILE,
as it will promote harmony in party and
can accomplish what is wanted at a great
saving to the tax payers of the state
A s. LYONS
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Delchamps for. Extra Session

Mobile, April 11.-Conoensus of opinion
here. Mobile very strong against conven-
ton Extra session may be advisable as
tending to unite the democratic party,
therefore incline to favor it.
]. j. DELCHAMPS.
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LEE
John T. Harris is Against Holding a
Convention.

Opelika, April Ill voted for the call Of
the convention, but on account of the ar
bitrary action of the state convention, 1
am now satisfied that the measure will be
overwhelmingly defeated. am in favor of
the assembling of the general assembly
to repeal the law.
JOHN 7. HARRIS.
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CALHOUN.

Maddox Populist, is Against Constitu-
tional Convention.
Piedmont, April Ill am opposed to the
constitutional convention under the present
auspices, but would favor a constitutional
convention with proper restrictions and the
whole thing referred to the people for rati-
fcation. 1 will favor an extra session of
the legislature to remodel the constitu-
tional convention act. NJ. w. MADDOX.
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Scale April III have not been advised
that the governor has determined to call IN
extra session of the general assembly, and
In case such action should not be taken,
l fear that public discussion of the subject
at this time might result injuriously to our
party. w. j. BOYKIN.
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WA SHINGTON
G. w. Sulliva= is With His Party For a
Convention.

Stevens, Ala, April II, via Carson
I was opposed to the convention, but since
the party has spoken l favor it and am OPP
posed to the movement.
GEORGE w. SULLIVAN.
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DALLAS

John D. Riggs opposen an Extra Ses-
sion.
Selma, Ala, April Ill do not favor an
extra session of the legislature to repeal
constitutional convention acts. as they
have passed 1t up to the people, who are
the supreme judges as to what they want
JNO. d. RIGGS
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HALE
Speaker Waller Firm for the Conven-
ton Act

Greensboro, Ala, April ia democratic
caucus the general assembly and demo-
cratic state convention have acted. All in
dorsed constitutional convention. I never
have been and never intend to be other
wise than with the democratic party.
CHARLES e. WALLER.