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Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
A Great Church Picture.

A great deal Of regret wns felt In the
Clocese Of Winchester at the sale to m
American firm Of Sir Benjamin VESTS
picture THE Raising Of Lazarus" /"
which for more than century has
been a feature Of the screen Of the
cathedral. Dean Stephens. In answer
to many Inquiries and criticisms, said
that the work hnd been secured for
the new cathedral church In New York,
"a much more fitting home for II than
In our own cathedral, where It was out
Of harmony with NIL Its surroundings
and spoiled the proportions Of the
SCREEN"
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Two Long Deferred Monuments.

"One Of the most meritorious little
measures before this congress-" OBJ
served Representative Kitchin of
North Carolina. ''is that to erect monu-
ments to the memory of General
Francis Nash and General william
Lee Davidson OF the Old North State
Way back In the early days the Con-
tinental congress by vote requested
Governor Caswell OF North Carolina to
erect n monument over General Nash
at cost Of $500. the expense to be
borne by the United States. That was
In November. 1TII. and four years lat
er the Continental congress passed n
similar resolution regarding General
Davidson. who commanded the mill
tia Of the district OF Salisbury. n. c..
and was killed in n battle Feb. I. 1881.
Neither of these resolutions was
ever put into effect. although In the
Twenty-sixth and the Fifty-fourth con.
crosses efforts were made to author
lze substantial monuments to these
Revolutionary heroes. This congress
has been asked to appropriate $1,000
for the erection Of each monument"
Washington Post. ..
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
A Fred pouRln.. n.llc.

]. G. Schnffer OF Evanston, Ills. has
recently come into possession Of the
original bill Of sale which conveyed
Frederick Douglass from one master
to another. The consideration named
In the bill is 500. The document was
written II years after Douglass es-
capped from slavery. and the sale was
In reality n penalty exacted by Thomas
Aud, who had owned Douglass. OF his
brother. Hugh Aud. from whose Gus
tody he had run away.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
RockefclIer.. l.ink..

John d. Rockefeller will he able next
spring to entertain his friends at his
place Mt Tarrytown on his private golf
links. A nine hole course. which. II ID
said. will be the finest In the country.
IN being laid out. II was planned by
Willie Dunn. and lie Is supervising the
work. The course will he ready for
use carly In the season. and only Mr..
Reckefeller's guests will have access
to II. when work on the course was
started. Il was supposed Mr.. Rockefei.
Ter was building II for the use OF
wealthy residents Of that section. but
this Is not the case.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
RAerlME FROM WAGNER.
Also In Part From sIosnrt. Beetho-
ven and Other Great Masters.

ven and Other Great Masters.
Ragtime has been given its rating by
F. w. Root, musical authority. He
says 1t bears the same relation to the
great things of the musical world that
Mother Goose's melodies do to the mas
terpieccs of the worlds literature.
While criticising this lowly but ex-
tremely popular sort Of music, Mr..
Root says 1t came from the great macs
tros of the earth. Wagner lapscd into
1t much after the manner Of statesmen
who sometimes get tired and drop in
/ to versification. Mozart also had mo-
ments of fatigue or eXuberance when
he dashed off few notes in the meas
ure OF the cake walk melody
Some OF the great litteratcurs have
written along the mental altitude of
Mother Goose. says Mr.. Root, and so
have Bach and Beethoven yielded to
the impulse to put their lofty thoughts
pceciated in Ialsted street.
~ would not do away with ragtime
music" said Mr. Root IF some one
should ask me If l would blot out Moth
er Goose's rhymes. would say unhes-
itatingiy l would not do it. Mother
Goose is good thing in its way; SO is
ragtime.
ITO make the matter plain, ragtime
is syncoration. All OF the great mas
ters have employed syncopatcd notes
That is all right. or the masters would
not have done 1t. But they did not
write all of their works in syncopa-
tion. That shows that syncopntion is
good for awhile. but we do not want
too much of it.
Now. Mother Goose's literature is a
good thing. but suppose you had moth
Ing else TO read. You would soon get
tired of it after awhile"
"What would you suggest be done
about II 2" he was asked
Let it alone. The people who like
it may learn after awhile to like some
thing else better"
what objection lies against ragtime
music"'
1T is n repetition of the same thing:
that's all. There is nothing else in the
world the matter with it. AS | said. if
it we're rot a good thing the masters
would not have used it,
Among many oddities of ragtime an
example of its effect may be seen in the
setting OF "OlI uundredth" to tina.
measure.
There is no such thing as good mu-
sic or bad music" said Professor Emil
Liebling. You may set good music to
bad or vicious workings and the music
becomes bad by Implication. SO with
rngtime. 1t is now lending itself to
low vaudeville. in the main. and be-
cause of that association the music is
denounced. The song from Carmen.
Love Is n Wild Bird.' is one of the
best examples of ragtime in modern
music. In the overt ure to Don Juan
by Mozart. and in the sixth two voiced
invention of Bach we have good ex-
amples of syneopation. Ragtme is
simply having its day. 1t will be for
gotten as n craze in a few years.
Chicago Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19

the same time, her husband became fABt
Chancellor Of the knights Of Pythias
lodge in that place.
Tho Misses Ethel, Florence and Nettie
Harris and Filth Withers, who have
been visiting friends in this city for the
past three weeks, returned homo Satur.
day afternoon last, having spent most
time h-re. They were accompanied to
Denver by Miss Mabel Teats, who will
spend few weeks vacation in that city
Pe,or c. Hansen came up to this city
from Cripple Creek Tuesday to attend
to business matters. He is now leasing
in a mine there. His wife and two sont
are now making their home at tina,
place. Peter is not quite as stout nj
when leaving Central, showing that he
has been doing hard work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Narciss Miller, daughter
and Thomas Patterson, returned Friday
from Magnolia, Boulder county, who
we're summoned there Wednesday pre-
vous through the fatal illness Of Mrs
Long. They experienced considerable
difficulty in driving through the forcst
fire which was raging on Winniger hill
on their return.
Mcssrs. Richard Jessup, Il. s. Nc
Whorter, George McFarlane, Arthur
Millett, George Mabee and +. II. Owen
pulled out Saturday morning with four
finland conveyance for Peterson's lake
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19

I@RTcE
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19

Business men who lack the vim, snap
and vigor they once had, should use
herbine. 1t will purify tho blood,
strengthen and invigorate the system.
Price, 90 cents. For sale at Black Hawk
Pharmacy.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Freo or ChnpKe.

Any adult suffering from coli settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat aud lung
troubles OF any nature, who will call at
LIP. Davis Il Co will be presented with
sample bottle OF Boachce's German
Syrup, free Of charge. Only ono bottle
given one person, and none ~ children
without order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Boschce's German Syrup
in all parts Of the civilized world
Twenty years ngo millions Of bottles were
given away; and your druggists will tell
you its success was marvellous. IL is
really the only Throat and Lung Remedy
generally endorsed by physicians. One
75 cent bottle will cure or prove it's value.
Sold by dealers in all civilized countries
Furniture, stoves, carpets, and Eouse
furniehinua nt nder raonsa
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19

Just received, fine assortment OF
Boots and Shoes at the Famous Shoe
Store, Lawrence street.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Best Brands Family Liquors
nrnnIrv pOtut,,r,

Just received at Philips, Ebli & Co.'S,
Luwrence street grocery store.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19

Carload just received by the Mueller
Commission company.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
EDUCATE YOUR BOWELS.
THOUSANDS OF PREMATURE DEATHS
 CAUSED BY NEGLECT.
Every Person Can Prolong Life and Enjoy Health and Happiness Who Will
 Listen to the Voice of Progress

If you want to open a door, you don't smash 1t with crowbar, but open it with a key
 It's easier and less destructive.
 When you are costive, or bilious, or con- stipated, don't take an old-time dose of physic, throw your bowels into spasms and turn your liver inside out as long as everything can be set right, in nice, gen. tie, quiet, positive. natural way by Cas- carets, the ideal laxative.
 We have all found out that persuasion is stronger than violence.
 Instead of trying to force your disorder ed organs to do their duty, educate your bowels and make them act naturally by using Cascarets, Candy Cathartic, Sc pleasant to the taste, so mild, so effective They are guaranteed to cure any case of constipation or money refunded.
 Buy and try Cascarets today. It's what they do, not what they say they'll do that proves their merit. All druggists, 1Oc 25c, 50c, or by mail for price. Send fol booklet and free sample. Address, Sterl- ing Remedy Co.,, Chicago; Montreal, Can or New York.
 This is the Cascaret tablet. f 10 O N l livery tablet of the only genu- | lo Il, Il. | inc Cascarets bears the magic 4 letters "CCC." Look at the tab 1I let before you buy. and beware of frauds. limitations and substitutes.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
RoundIap Bales Made Cotton Higher

Wherever the American Cotton Com pany's Roundlap presses were operated last season higher prices prevailed for cotton whether baled round or square. In order to get cotton, square-bale buyers were obliged to pay more than the market price, and more than cotton was selling for in neighboring towns where there was not a Roundlap plant In some cases the premium paid by square-box ginners in competition with Roundlap gins during the greater part of the season was as much as half a cent per pound above the price ruling at other aold-style gins in the same county. The inevitable result fol- lowed. Cotton (and the owners trade with it was drawn for long distances to Roundlap points to the profit of the entire community, and at the expense of towns that did not enjoy the advantages of round bale competition.
 The effect of such object lessons has been a demand for Roundlap presses for next season which will tax the full capaci- ty of the American Cotton company's works running day and night.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20

NO temporary appointment is to extend
 beyond August l. 1900.
 The Alaskan code bill was again under
 consideration, the debate continuing on the
 Hansbrough alien miners amendment Mr.
 Carter presented his substitute for the
 Hansbrough amendment and delivered a
 speech in support of it. MT. Spooner an-
 tagonized both the original and substitute
 amendments. holding that the courts ought
 to settle the conflicting claims without in
 reference by congress-
 In the course of the debate MT. Carter
 had received petition from the Law and
 Order league" in which serious charges
 were made against the United States army
 officer in command of the disadvantages
 which indicated that he was personally in-
 terested in the claims located by the so-
 called aliens
 Mr Carter also said he had been in- formed that soldiers of the United States had dispersed meeting of American cit izens called together to make rules and regulations for the mining district Subse- quently, he said some of these men had been taken to St. Michaels and lodged in jail. MT. Carter said he had no doubt these matters would be rigidly investigated and promptly corrected
 The bill was then laid aside. MT. Chandler secured the adoption of a resolution directing the committee on printing to investigate the compilation and publication of the work Messages and Pa pers of the Presidents" the result of per mission given to private persons to use the steorotyped plates, the distribution of the copies of the work the copyrighting of the work, and all material facts relating to the compilation of it.
 A bill relating to the allowance of excep- tions was passed. It recently passed the house. The bill amends the revised stat utes, so as to provide that in case of the death or disability of the trial judge in any cause, his successor may hear and pass upon motions for a new trial, and allow and sign bills of exceptions. The bill is intended to remedy a defect in the law pointed out recently by the supreme court.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
TELEPHONE FRANCHISE
Bessemer City Council Grants Privilege
 to Claypool & Go.

Bessemer, April 19-(Special l)-The city council has on unanimous vote passed an ordinance granting to s. B. Claypool, his associates and assigns, the right to the use of the streets and avenues of the city of Bessemer for the purpose of erect ing poles and other necessary appliances to be used in maintaining a telephone sys- tenn. As in Birmingham one of the prin- cipal conditions is that not more than 8 per month shall be charged for business houses nor more than $1.5O for residences.
 The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company, whose plant is locally known as the big pipe works, will on and after May 1 inaugurate semi-monthly pay day. The company has hitherto paid off but once a month, and the change is heartily welcomed, both by employees and merchants.
 Dr. and Mrs T. F. Robinson left this afternoon for Montgomery, where they will attepd the meeting of the State Medical association now in session there, and in- cidentally visit friends for few days Dr. H. T. Henin of this place is also in attend ance at the meeting.
 P. T. Whilden has returned from Liv- ingston, where he spent several days with Mrs. Whilden, who has been at that place for week or ten days
 The Ladies' Missionary society of the First Methodist church are entertaining their friends quite elaboratey this after noon and evening at the residence of Mrs. w. w. J. Long.
 R. H. Walker, until recently of Athens, where he was the editor and proprietor of the Athens Democrat, was in town today. MT. Walker is looking for a location in this district, having sold his paper to the Hon. Erie Pettus and others.
 George l.. Root. formerly of this place, but now of Peoria, H., arrived in town to- day, joining Mrs. Root who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. c. Sharpley.
 Messrs. John Mcqueen, T. M. Owen, and J. A. Yates were among the Birmingham men in town today.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
CANNED GOODS
Tariff on American Goods to Philippines
 May Be Reduced

Washington, April 19.-The war depart ment has taken up the question of reduc ing the tariff of American canned goods, preserves, etc., going to the Philippines. The matter was brought to the attention of the department by Representative Need ham of California, who represented one of the great fruit districts He pointed out that American canned goods were practi- cally barred from the Philippines because of the military regulations continuing the old Spanish prohibitory rate against these goods. He has received letter from As sistant-Secretary Meiklejohn, who has charge of the customs branch, saying the matter has been taken up for careful con sideration, with view to determining whether reduction can be made and MT Needham has reason to believe that his eff forts will prove successful
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
BASEBALL SEASON
 IS IN FULL BLAST Eight Clubs Start on a Chase
 For the Pennant. TEAMS HAVE BEEN IMPROVED Plttsburg Suffered Goose Egg Score at the Hands of St. Louis uis-Thousands
 Gathered to Hear the
 First Play Ball"
TEAMS HAVE BEEN IMPROVED

Chicago, April 19.-The National League season of baseball opened this afternoon, and pennant race that promises to be the most intense for years was inaugural ed. The reduction of the league circuit promises to make the season one of the most profitable as well as interesting, as In the palmiest of the days of the associa- ton. Every team has been materially strengthened by the circuit reduction, and with the exception of probably one or two teams they are prepared to make real championship struggles.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
SUPERB DOUBLE
Daily Passenger Service to Cincinnati
 and Louisville

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad operates two daily passenger trains between Birmingham and Cincinnati and Louisville on quick and convenient schedules.
 No. 2 'tCincinnati Limited" solid vesti- buled train, leaves Birmingham daily at 5:55 a. m., arrives Louisville 7:35 p. m., Cincn- natl 7:S0 D. m. Through sleeper to Cincin- nati; also cafe dining and observation car, serving all meals la carte, Attalla, Ala, to Cincinnati.
 No. "Queen and Crescent Special" leaves Birmingham daily at 4:15 p. m., ar- rfves Louisville 7:55 a. m., Cincinnati 7:45 a. m Through sleepers Birmingham to I.ouisville; also sleeper and free reclining cnalr car Chattanooga to Cincinnati.
 The scenic line via Lookout Mountain. Detailed information, sleeping car reser- vatlons, etc., cheerfully furnished upon ap plcation to R. M. Ellis Travelling Passen. !. ger Agent. 2O19 First Avenue. Phone 617.
 3-30-tf
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
FLORIDA. CUBA
Or Porto Rico Via the Southern Rail.
 way.

Double daily service on quick ana conyen- tent schedule is now offered via Southern Railway to points in Florida, making close connection for Cuba or Porto Rico via either Tampa or Miami. Through sleeper Birmingham to Jacksonville, leaving Bir- mingham 4:40 p. m.: also through sleeper Atlanta to Tampa, connecting with morning train from Birmingham.
 This is the most comfortable and best route to points in Florida, Cuba or Porto Rico. Cheap excursion rates now in effect.
 For rates, schedules. sleeper reservations, etc., apply to any agent Southern Railway. or c. p. Jackson. T. P. A., Birmingham, Ala. u-29-tf
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
PETTITT COURTMARTIALED
United States Volunteer Officer Will
 Stand Trial

New York, April 19-A dispatch from Manila announces that Colonel James s. Petit of the Thirty-first volunteers, in command at Zamboanga, has been court martialed for handing a prisoner of war over to Presidente Medell of Zamboanga, who killed the prisoner at once without trial. Petit is the officer with whom Col onel Webb c. Hayes is said to have quar- relied, owing to Pettit's dickering with Morrodato for the right to land troops and compelling his man to submit to in- dignities from the natives.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
FROG LEGS a speciality at Gelders' today.
BIDS WANTED.

Sealed proposals will be re- ceived at the office of the Chief of the Fire Department until 12 o'clock noon. Monday, April 3Oth, 1900, for furnishing the City 4,OOO feet of Hose.
 Right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 HARRY JONES, Chairman, Fire Dept. and Water Service
 Committee.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Texas Republican Convention

Houston, Tex, April 19.-The tenth dis trict republican convention met today at Richmond with 300 delegates present. Res olutions were adopted, endorsing the course of Congressman R. B. Hawiey and approv- ing the acts of President Mckinley and congress. H. c. Furguson and H. c. Her liz were elected delegates to the Philadel- phia convention, uninstructed. H. A. Grif- fin of Galveston was named as presidential electOr,
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Lease Water powers

Washington, April 19.--A favorable re- port was today authorized by the senate committee on commerce on the bill au- thorizing the war department to lease wa- ter powers controlled by the government.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
THE .,E.>ATE

Washington. April 19.-In accordance with the recommendation of the president in his message sent to congress yesterday the senate today passed joint resolu- tion providing for the administration of civil affairs in Porto Rico, pending the appointment of officers under the Porto Rican government law recently enacted,
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Appropriations For Mississippi

Washington, April 19.-General Gillespie, president of the Mississippi commission, to- day made an argument before the senate committee on commerce for an appropria- tion for the lower Mississippi at the pres ent session of congress. He expressed the opinion that fully a million dollars will be needed, and said it would be dangerous to postpone the allowance until another ses- siOn
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Slow Game al Selma

Selma, April Especial )-The base ball season opened here today with slow game in drizzling rain and with fair attendance. Score by innings:
 Hits-Selma, 8; New Orleans, 2. Errors New Orleans ...... ....... 0 70 l 0 0 *-3
 Sits-Selma, 8; New Orleans, '. Errors Selma, 12 New Orleans, g. Batteries Bailey and Hawkins; Delaney and Piper.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Cumberland Defeats Sewauee

Sewanee, Tenn, April 19.-The first ball game of the season was played here today. Cumberland university defeated Sewanee to 8. Sewanee was weak at the bat and needs practice. Another game will be played tomorrow
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
II. H. Folsom Contirmed

Washington. April 19.-The senate today confirmed H. H. Folsom of Alaska 10 be commissioner in and for the district of NAluslSa.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Earl of Lonesbrouph Dead

London, April 19-The earl of Lons' brough, William Henry Forester Denison is dead. He was born in 1884, and was vice admiral of the Yorkshire coast
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Brooklyn, 3; New York, 2

New York, April 19.-Fifteen thousand persons witnessed the game at the Polo grounds this afternoon. It abounded in good pitching and fielding. The Brooklyns up to the seventh inning were unable to solve Carricks pitching. The New York s batted we'll in the early innings Score:
 R.H.E. Brooklyn .... .... ....0 % 000120-3 2 8 New York .... .... ..01 0 0 0 0 0 0-2 10 1 Batteries-Kennedy and Mcclure; Car rick and Grady.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Rome and Dalton, via. the Southern
 Railway.

SOQtneTu
 Railway. Effective January 15, the Southern Rail. way inaugurated double daily service be- tween Anniston and Rome, Ga New train makes close connection with trains 3S and 37 between Birmingham and Anniston.
 Passengers can now leave Birmingham at 6:00 a. m. arrive at Rome at Il :50 a. m., re- turning, leave Rome at $50 p. m. and ar- rive at Birmingham at 10:00 p. m. 1-17-30t
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Chica 20 Defeats Cincinnati

Cincinnati, April 19.-Before a throng of almost 12,0OO people Cincinnati was forced to lower it's colors before the Chicago team in the opening game. None of the pitch CTS showed proper form and runs were plentiful as a consequence. Score
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
Pittsburg Was shut Out

St. Louis, April 19.-Cy Young proved a veritable stumbling block to the Pittsburg team today. He allowed but five hits, struck out nine men and fielded his posi- tion brilliantly. Score:
 R.H.E. St. Louis.. ..... ......0 0 o 8 0 0 00*-3 1 Pittsburg .... .... 10 % 0 900 GO 5 2 Batteries-Young and O'Connor; Wad- dell and Thinner.
The age-herald., 1900-04-20
PbIiadelpbia Wins From Boston

Boston, April 19-Ten thousand persons saw the opening game today when the home team was beaten by Philadelphia. The weather was fine. The visitors had a great lead until the ninth, through the steadiness and effective pitching of Orth, but then came streak of batting and Boston tied the score. The batting was the feature. Score:
 RH.E. Boston .... .. ......1 2 2001031 0-17 25 5 Philadelphia .... ..5 5 02022 1 2-19 19 Batteries-Willis, Bailey, Nichols and Sullivan; Orth, Bernhard and Mcfarland
The age-herald., 1900-04-20

MI E Cincinnati .... .... II 2 01 3 0 1-10 13 3 Chicago ~ . - Il 100452 0-13 14 4 Batteries-Phillips, Scott and Peitz; Griffith, Menefee and Donohue.