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The age-herald., 1899-04-20
- - SUMTER DEMOCRATS.
Conforming the Proposed Repeal of
 Constitutional Convention Act.

Livingston, April 19.-(Special)-At a mass meeting held in the court house here last evening, R. c. Chapman presided and c. H. Allen acted as secretary. Hons. John A. Rogers, A. J. Arlington and Judge s. H. Sprott delivered addresses, at the concus- ion of which the following resolutions were introduced by J. M. Mitchell, of Epes, and unanimously adopted:
 Whereas, The question of convening the legislature for the purpose of repeating the act recently passed for the calling of a constitutional convention is being agitated; i; therefore
 Resolved, That 1t is the sense of this meeting and of a large majority of the democratic voters of this county that said act should not be repealed, but on the con- trary believe tha. a constitutional conven- ton should be held.
 Resolved, That we request the senator from this district and our representatives from this county to vote against the repeal of said act.
 Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- tions be furnished our senator and each of our representatives and that they be published in each of the county papers.
 Representative Arlington in his speech declared most positively that he would vote against the repeal of the act calling the constitutional convention.
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DEAF MUTE WAS
 TRIED FOR MURDER
Negro Woman Charged With
 Stabbing Man to Death
WITH ORDINARY TABLE FORK
Jury Returned Verdict ot Not Guilty. Question Raised That it Was Im- possible to Apprise Prisi
 oner of the Charge.

One of the most peculiar trials in the his- tory of Jefferson county took place yester- day before Judge Samuel E. Greene in the criminal court, the prisoner at the bar be- ing Ella English, deaf mute, charged with murder in the second degree in connection with the killing of Sam Curry, a negro, which occurred in Bessemer about nine months ago.
 In addition to her physical afflictions the woman is also illiterate, being unable to and lawyers were non plussed as how best to proceed with the trial.
 Had Right to Know Chargr
 The prisoner was represented by Attorney Allen, who raised some interesting question of law, claiming that the woman had never been appraised of the charge against her, and that she was entitled to be confronted by the witnesses against her, which, under the circumstances, was an impossibility. Other questions were raised, but it was finally agreed to allow one of her friends to communicate the proceed ings to her by signs with which she was somewhat familiar. This "sign language" was in nowise systematic, but expressed in a general way the information sought to be conveyed. :.
 It was charged by the state that the de- fendant caused the death of Curry by stab ping him with table fork. and a plea of self-defense was entered
 A number of witnesses were examined and the testimony tended to show that Curry entered her house and accused she and Candis McMillian, another woman, of having relieved him of a large sum of money, which he proceeded to get back by knocking her down several times and committing other assaults. In the melee which followed Curry was stabbed in the right breast with a fork, of the prongs of which penetrated large vein causing internal hemorrhage from which he died about an hour after.
 Several witnesses for the defense testified to Curry's actions bearing out the theory which had been set up. The case was briefly argued, and after remaining out for a few minutes the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
 Candis McMlllan, who was jointly in- dicted with the English woman, was tried separately and was also acquitted
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7eII for these "Snap Shots' today!

Call for these Snap Shots" today! Tomorrow you may not find 'em; For to kick out O traces is kind O way Sellers are doing-'les you bind 'em! $SOO-Half cash, balance easy; nice 4-room cottage, lot 50x1OO. good location, within call, A bargain. GOINGi Going Third and last call and gone to the man who today has $100 cash and can pay as much as rent, nice. roomy, well located home, in easy walk See this home today. $215O.-Choice, 2-story, 10-room, newly built home nice location, large lot, South Highlands; $55O cash, balance one, two and three years. $275O.-Corner, 1OOx19O; fine 2-story house. said to cost $4,0OO to build. Choicest To- cation; South Highlands; very easy terms
 s600-Fiye-room house and lot near Lake view; one-fourth cash. s525-On car line, East Lake, 50x165; A. room house and good well; $25 cash and balance sS monthly. s11O-Choice Avondale lot. S2OO-Cash.-Two acres lovely property near car line, West End. s2500.AIovely Groom cottage; beautiful lot Very easy terms. South Highlands on 18th st. A gem.
 Market easy Buyers and sellers both sobering up, with brokers looking on com placently awaiting developments.
 1Oe N 21st st. B. F. EBORN.
The age-herald., 1899-04-20
MOTHER ASKS
 HEAVY DAMAGES Suit for $1O,0OO Against the
 Southern Railway
FOR DEATH OF SARAH JONES
One ofthe Victims of Last Sundays Ac- cident at North Birmingham-Ver dict in Federal Court -Judg-
 ment in City Court.

As the result of the accident at North Birmingham on last Sunday morning in which. several negro children were run down and killed by train on the trestle which spans Village creek at that point, $1O,O00 damage suit was yesterday filed in the city court against the Southern Rail- way company.
 The suit was filed by Amanda Jones, mother of Sarah Jones, one of the victims.
 The complaint alleges that the bridge was a common passage way between the inhabi- tants of the village residing on each side of rhe creek, which was known to the defend- ant company, and that more than year ago foot plank was put down between the rails. It is further alleged that when the child was in the middle of the trestle, which Is 1S0 feet long and fifteen feet high, the train was wilfully and wantonly, with out warning, run upon and over her and so crushed, wounded and mangled her that by reason thereof she died. The age of the child Is given at Il years.
 United States Court
 The case of Isabelle Littlejohn vs. the Repanno Chemical company, which was taken up before Judge Swayne in the fed eral court on Tuesday last, was concluded yesterday, resulting in verdict for $32. The suit was originally brought in the state courts for $5,000, and was transferred to the United States court at the request of the defendant company. Damages were asked on the alleged ground that plaintiff suffered personal injuries and damages to her property by the explosion of a large quantity of powder at the plant of the company, which is situated about one-half mile from her home in North Birmingham. T. M Bird was adjudicated a bankrupt and the matter referred to Charles Tur- ner, referee in bankruptcy for final adjudi- cation.
 William H. Logan of Blocton was admit ted to practice before the court.
 City Court
 In the second division of the city court a judgment for $250 was entered in the case of Willie Pittman, pro ami, vs the Bir- mingham Railway and Electric company.
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FOR SALE

)~-~--~~~~-----~S~~-~>--~ CORNER ON SHOES--An enterprising Bir- mingham firm makes a scoop which breaks the record: One Of the biggest shoe deals ever made was consummated this week between big firm in this city and a factory in Nashville. The reader will probably guess that Chamblee Bros. Is the Birmingham firm and it Is interest," ing to note tha4 J. W. Carter & Co.,, the well-known Nashville manufacturers, are the second parties. This firm desired to retire from the manufacture of mems sat in calf goods, and began casting about for some one with enough read cash to purchase the entire stock. Chamblee Bros. were the lucky purchasers, and the first instaHment, consisting of several hundred cases, are in evidence, piled up high in Chamblee's stores, and are the wonder and admiration of all passers-by. The stock embraces mems, youths and boys shoes of every style and fresh and up to date, The prices will be eye-opcn- CTS from the word go, and the biggest low-price sale ever known in Birmingham Is now on. s,,sf,.f,.
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. A S TT Q 7TA. Bears the The Kind You Have Always BOugh Signature ss &HZzzZM
HALF RATES

To Louisville, Ky, on Account of the
 Southern Baptist Convention.
 For the above, the Alabama Great Southern railroad Queen and Crescent route) will sell tickets from all points to Louisville, Ky, at the rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May Sth to 18th, inclusive, limited to fifteen days from date of sale. An extension of the final limit may be obtained to leave Louisville not later than June 10, provided tickets are deposited with joint agent at Louisville be- fore May IS, and upon payment of a fee of 50 cents.
 Double daily service.
 Quick schedules.
 Through sleepers and coaches.
 Service unsurpassed.
 The scenic route.
 Address R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passen- ger association, Birmingham, Ala, for de- tailed information.
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c A S 1T Q R I As Poors tba 4 The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature af ExNzzzZm
MAY FESTIVAL. BIRMINGHAM AL.

May 5-S 1s99-Reduced Rates Via Southern
 Railway.
 On account of the May Festival to be held at Birmingham, Ala, May 5-S. 1899, the Southern Railway will sell tickets to Birmingham, Ala. and return from points within a radius of two hundred miles of that point at rate Qf one fare for the round trip, tickets to be sold May 4 and g. with final, limit to return May 12, 1899. Also from points within radius of l5O miles of Bir- mingham tickets will be sold at something less than one fare for the round trip on May s and 6, with final limit to return May g, 1899.
 For further information call on Southern Railway ticket agent 4-lS-td
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REAL ESTATE

BARGAINS FOR SALE. $25, ,000-50x140 three stories, 2d ave. between 18th and 18th streets. $50 000-50x140 three stories, 3d ave- be- tween goth and Fist streets A A,2O0-Handsome residence, Highland ave. near 21st street. $6, 6,5OO-Elegant home, South goth street, near 18th ave.
 $S, ,5O0-Two residences on 7th ave, North. $2, 2,500A7-acre farm two miles from court house. W. B. LEEDY & CO, 4-16-tf Agents.
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REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE. s2. s2.000-One-half cash; splendid 7-room resi- dence on 7th ave-; rents for $20. s, ,OO0-6-room residence in 200 feet of 20th street / on 10th ave, South. S2 500-Terms easy, for a broom cottage on South 18th street. This is certainly nice S. .5O0-100x190, corner on Northside. This is the choicest lot in town. S, ,750-S0x210, with splendid Broom residence in finest part of South Highlands.
 R. H. THOMAS
 204 20th St. Phone 150
 FOR SALE.
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Pumps.

We carry line of chain pumps, which we sell under a guaran- tee. We guarantee this pump to make bad water good and good water better. Price,. =. ... ....$ goo Can use in well or cistern.
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Stove Department.

No. New South Range... e. ...s25.00
 No Cook Stove and Ware. ....$ TOD One-burner Oil Stove... ... ... ... 50c Two-burner Oil Stove... =. ... ... 75c No. Cook Stove... ... ... ... ...S5.00 No. Cook Stove... ... =. ... ...$12.00
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WANTED-Employmen with good cen- cern by young man of wide experience in business. Can furnish very highest tes- timonials as to character and ability. Address J, Care Age Herald Thu-Sun.
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Farming Implements.
Garden Hose.

Good Rubber Hose, per foot...... Sc Good Rubber Hose, per -foot...... 9c Cotton Covered Hose, per foot.... Sc
 Wire Wrapped Hose, per foot.... 10c
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WANTED-By young man-Position as bookkeeper or stenographer. At present keeping books. Can furnish reference. Address w. G., Age-Herald. 4-1S-eod-tf
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WANTED-A position in lumber yard as salesman and bookkeeper Address Y, care Age-Herald. 4-19-4t
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WANTED--Several electric ceiling fans; state number of blades, how long in use, and price for cash. Address Electric Fan, care Age-Herald. 4-S-u
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WANTED-A couple to board in South Highland residence; nice rooms and good location. Address Highland. care Age Herald. 3-30-tf
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WANTED-By two gentlemen, two con meeting rooms, furnished, without board, in private family. Address. with terms, Henry, care Age-Herald.
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NANTED-A position as nurse by com petent colored girl. Apply to 1918 Sd ave.
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gentleman and wife, fur nished or partly furnished room in pleasant location. References exchanged. Address BOX" Age-Herald.
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FINISH the evening with a good paper and days work 3-19-tf
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lD858880Oo OoSs8s5O0S858 |4 CENT A WORD. ]. n1-NoTHIH6 TAKEN 6Ea FOR LES THAN AJI FOR FIRST INSERTION ;!
WANTED.

 WANTED-Boarders- clean rooms. with bath. Good service at moderate prices. Only three blocks from depot. 22SO 1st ave
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WANTED-Three coat-makers. Apply at Merchant Tailoring Department, Louis Saks, the Clothier. 3-2S-tf
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WANTED-To do your electrical work; old est electricians in Birmingham; prices req sonable. Excelsior Electric Co.,, 1903 2d avenue. Phone 19 3-19-tf
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INVEST $2O0, securing excellent weekly in- come. Safe, conservative proposition. Second successful year. Invest gation h. vited. H. Griffin, 11S0 Broadway. New York 4-19-1m
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TRUE ENOUGH, you can get along with a dim light but there is no comfort or sat isfacton in it. Electric lights are the hest 3-19-tf
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WANTED-By Wheelock & Wilson, 21S and 219 Chalifoux Building, lots to survey; draughting. subdivisions and general sur veying. z 3-16-1m
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MISCFLLANEOUS

WANTED-To buy good secondhand c5- horse power boiler. Perryman & Co.,, Bir- mngham, Ala. 4-16-6t
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VIM. M. GIVEN-Civil and Mining Engin- eer railroad work, lands subdivlded and mineral properties examined and report ed upon. Office: Room 402 Chalifoux
 building Birmingham. Ala. 3-25-1mo.
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LADY-Dont throw your last summers straw hat away. Come and let us show you something perfectly wonderful. Lit tie Paint Store.
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FOR SALE-30-horse power engine boiler, J. O.. Graham 6x14 planer and hatcher, Hoyt resan line shafting, etc. For par ticulars and terms address the Eden Lumber Co.,, Eden, Ala FOR sALE-My completely furnished St. Clair Springs home. A. S. VanDegrift at Birmingham Dry Goods Co.
 4-21-Sat-Wed-tf.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
From Manila.

Captain Thomas Hooper has received
letter from p. j. Garfield, of company
l., First Colorado Regiment Volunteers,
now doing service at Manila, P. l., writ
ten January 10, 1899. He says: son ac
count of doing outpost duty since ar
irving here, excepting in September,
when we were detailed to guard the old
Spanish prison which is called Bilibli,
have delayed writing to you. The
American authorities have taken one
side for military prison. 1t was quite
a sight to witness the prisoners building
stone houses and tearing them down
again. The PHILIPPINE convicts have a
well trained brass band who play the
Star Spapgled Banner" every night at
retreat.
81 will not attempt to give you a his
tory of Manila. ! do not know where
Mr.. Gibbs is located at the present time
Have not seen him for long time. All
the boys from Central are in company l.,
and are feeling well, excepting Michael
Prisk. He is SO fat that one would take
him for Dutch volunteer. The Christ
mas box sent by the good ladies OF Cen
tral arrived all right, for which they
have the blessings, if not the prayers, of
the entire company. AS a remembrance
of an old friend, send you box of
cigars. Would send you some rice, but
have eaten so much of it since we ar
rived here that hate the sight of it as
much as | do the face Of Philippine"
He closes his letter with kind remem-
brance to his friends in Gilpin county
In this connection The OBSERVER will
state that Captain Hooper has received
the box of cigars, each cigar being
wrapped nicely in tin foil. His Office in
Granite House block, on Lawrence
street, is very fragrant since he received
them, as he divided them up with those
calling on him.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23

for seats for the first prese ntation insthis
city of Hoyt's masterpiece "a Contented
Woman" at the opera house Saturday
evening. This comedy is pronounced
infinitely superior TO any of Hoyt's pre-
vious writings. Everywhere it has been
presented the theatres have bad the
seating capacity severely tested, and
standing room has been at premium.
Critics everywhere have been enthusi-
astic in their praises, not only for the
cleverly constructed play, but the capa-
BILE artists Mr.. Hoyt has engaged to pre-
sent it. 7 he scenery is fine, and the
music of that bright, catchy order that
so readily appeals to the public ear. The
specialties are up-to-date and strikingly
novel, and the costuming gorgeous. Miss
Belle Archer. one of the most beautiful
American women now before the public
will be seen in the title role
Washingtons Birthday was oh.
served yesterday by the banks,
schools and public Offices remaining
closed, and number of the business
houses closing at noon for the rest of the
day. In the evening the Woman's Relief
Corps of Ellsworth Post, No. 90, G. A. r.,
gave their first annual ball which was
pretty well attended considering the
weather.
"Tennessec's Pardner," which was pro-
duced for the first time in this city last
Saturday evening, is good play. The
company is II strong one, the situations
judiciously arranged, and the mounting
OF the play superb. The attendance was
large and the performance warmly re.
ceived.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

The district court will convene next
Tuesday, March l, at l:30 O'Clock p. m )
pursuant 10 adjournment,
C. L. Brickerstestein, the newly ap-
pointed surveyor of customs in Denyer,
entered upon his duties last Monday.
Matilda Arnold has been appointed
postmistress at Cresswe,l, Jefferson
county, vics Henry G. Shears, resigned.
The Bank of Clear Creek county has
decla ed dividend of 2 per cent on the
principal of its outstanding resumption
certificates.
he infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Davies died Monday morning, aged
two weeks, and was buried on the after
noon OF that day.
Andrew II. Miller, of this city, has
'bctn granted letters patent for an cleo
trc switch bv the United States patent
Office at Washington. e.
y monument is 10 be erected over the
vic inns of the snow side which occurred
ot Silver Plume on Sunday, Feb. II.
They were buried in one grave.
y series of religious meetings were
commenced last Monday evening at st.
James M. h. church, this city. They
are to be continued through the coming
week.
Young man. have you caught on?"
"Onto what" "Your partner for the
grand prize masquerade and cake walk
of the Central City Owl Club, that oc-
ours next Friday evening"
Mr.W +. Orahood has been appointed
by Mr.. Whittcd general attorney of the
Colorado Il Southern railway company
as attorney for that corporation in Gil
pin county. a worthy appointment.
A week from tomorrow evening the
Central City Owl Club will give grand
prize masquerade bail and cake walk al
Armory hall. 1t gives promise of eclips
ing anything OF the kind ever given in
Central.
jasper p Sears, an old pioneer bust
ness man OF Denver passed away at 5:iO
u. M, Feb. II, ut his residence in that
city. He leaves wife and four daugh.
ters. The funeral occurred last Sunday
afternoon,
The stamp mill on Yellow mountain,
a half mile below the town of Ophir, San
Miguel county, was destroyed by snow
slide last Sunday. 1t killed J. G. Yardel;
his family had u very narrow escape
from death.
Postmaster II. j. Sears has made quite
an Improvement to the postoflice in this
city by removing the money order de-
parlment from the rear to the front.
Now, II he could only keep some OF the
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
Judges OF Election.

At an adjourned meeting OF the city
council, held last Tuesday evening, the
following judges OF election were up.
pointed to serve at the city election,
which will be held on Tuesday, April 4,
1899:
First Ward r. G. Benight, b. Il. Sey-
mour, Daniel Munday.
Second Ward - John j. Hammlik,
Meyer Maymon.
Third Ward - w. M. Mcleod, Thos.
Stribley, II. Il. Hazard.
Fourth Ward Jacob Jurgens, Thos
Parsons, Thos. Noonan.
The boards will meet on Tuesday,
March IA, to revise the registration lists.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23

young hoodlums frcm being SO boisterous
when they collect there, it would be an
other improvement. Some person at our
elbow suggests good elm club for that
purpose.
The Eldora Miner, published at Edo
ra, Boulder county, has been received at
this office, and placed on the exchange
list. idrs. Harriet L. Wilson is its pro
prietress, having succeeded Mr.. Moore.
1t is quite pewsy and has large adver-
tising patronage, which is quite newsy,
and has large advertising patronage,
which is necdful to the country newspa-
per publisher.
The Girard, Kansas, World, says: "a
man at Atchison the other day paid S4.-
eco for wife. That old man was a
sucker. Had he let us known that he
was in need of such an addition, we
could have cited him to dozen as hand
some as ever barred their faces to Kan
sas sun, here in Girard, who might have
been had for the asking"
N'cidth Niiooc. AZ Il iiitCJius VI IIC
Golden firemen at Central fire station on
last Tuesday evening, Orph Hall was
elected chief and Alex Mclean assistant
chief of the Golden fire department.
Two better selections could not have
been made.
An Iowa paper says hat man in that
state who refused TO take his home pa
Ter because he could get Chicago paper
for half the money, saw fire escape ad-
yertised for 81. He sent the dollar and
got vest pot lsct edition of the New
Testament.
A. G. Baker, n returned veteran from
Manila, and Miss Lizzie M. Daley, were
united in marriage at Sugar Loaf, Boul-
der county, Feb. IA, 1890. They will re-
side in Denver, Mr.. Baker being connect
ed with the Mecca, a Denver publication.
The ladies of ST. James NJ. T.. Church
Aid society will give 0,cent tea in the
ladies parlor of the church on Thursday,
February %, from 3 until Z o'clock. A
cordial invitation is extended to every
body. Gentlemen especially invited.
Yesterday being the third Tuesday in
February, meeting OF the directors of
the Rocky Mountain National Bank was
held in the Office OF the bank. This in
stitu,ion is one Of the solid institutions
OF the stute.
The question most frequently asked on
the streets nowadays is, "How are the
roads out in your section?" The answer
is too forcible to be mentioned.
Somehow there is an unnameable
strength in Hoyt's trade. mark which ap-
peals with sort Of magnetic influence to
the minds OF the most fashionable as
well as the masses. This fact is forcibly
demonstrated by the enormous demand
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
Valentines! valenlincs!!

The finest valentines ever displayed in
the county will be on sale ut Hyndman's
City Book store. They will be found
suitable souvenirs for the lovers, the
sedate person or OF comical nature.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
Summer Time In tho South.

II seeking quiet spot for a summer
vacation "The Colorado Road" affords
the most convenient route to Texas,
Mexico, Cuba and Florida at most at
tractive rates.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
Notice o, AppIjca alton for Civ Deed.

Notice is hereby given that Nelson
Bishop has applied to the City OF Central
for city deed to lot on Casey avenue
adjoining James Angove's lots.
HERRIcK MCLEOD, City Clerk.
Feb. 20, 1899,
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23

WANTED-A fire insurance man OF
good record can secure permanent field
position in Colorado. State business ex
perience and send references. Address
AMOS ID. BLATCHFORD, General
Agent, indianapolis, Ind.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23

New and second hand furniture and
Mining tools. Otto II. Il. Goetz,
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23
For Rent.

Two rooms for housekeeping. Inquire OF
Mrs. Mast, Central City hotel, Eurek a
street.
Gilpin observer., 1899-02-23

A fine line OF stationery just received
at Maymon's Central Postofiice Store.