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Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

yard. 1t will seem less long because
of the little rustic pergola dividing
flower from vegetable garden.
Grass surrounded by flowers and
shrubs would be employed to make
the little flower garden in front Of
the pergola restful. and beautiful-an
outdoor room of great charm.
The pergola itself should have grape
vines trained over it.
Behind it would come the biggest
outdoor workshop imaginable, the veg,
etable garden.
At the right an asparagus bed-if
the bed is properly cultivated and fer
tiiized. Peppers, eggplant or cauli-
flower can be grown between the rows
OF asparagus.
Against the fence would be two
rows Of tomatoes (even in small
garden one must grow many Of them,
they are SO satisfactory, lettuce. rad
ishes and onions, six hills Of rhubarb
and the cold frame.
At the left, Swiss chard, beans.
three hills Of cucumbers, and sweet
corn-a quarter of the garden in sweet
corn. the most delicious vegetable In
the garden.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
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UTILIZING THE BACK YARL
Ingenuity Must Be Displayed In Lay.
Ing Out the Small Space That
ls Available.

The problem of combining some
semblance of design with the uses to
which the average city back yard is
put is a difficult one. Take a trip on
the elevated in summer and consider
the acres of waste land and the count
less wasted opportunities in those sad.
hot, dusty back yards Think of the
tons of delicious vegetables they
might have raised, the lovely flowers.
Gracious; let's not think of it any
more-lets get out our seed cata-
logues and pencil and paper and plan
to have our back yard an oasis this
summer
Here are suggestions for the plant
ing of very small yards. The design
shows a garden 25x6O feet of lawn,
shrubs and flowers. the whole com
pletely hidden from the street by the
heavy planting in the northwest cor
ner
The yard is 371sx60 feet and has a
small cold frame at right
In the cold frame can be raised the
twenty-four tomato plants that later
go against the north fence, the ear
liest crops of lettuce, radishes and
onions and the first planting of sweet
corn and cucumbers.
The six dwarf fruit trees, the clump
of shrubs at the end of the grass walk
and the bench make an attractive out.
look from the back porch.
A delightful flower and vegetable
garden can be achieved in a planting
space 30x60 feet by dividing them
with a pergola. Suppose there is a
long walk down the, middle of the
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Plants Sc Miles Of Roses.

Eifty-six miles of roses were added
to the beauties of Portland. Ore, with
tie planting recently of 100000 bushes.
They have been purchased as a result
Of the campaign started by the city.
beautiful committee of the Rose Fes.
tival association, the purpose being to
make the city more than usually at.
tractive in preparation for the coming
of visitors on their way to and from
the exposition at San Francisco.
Many roses worth one dollar were
sold by the committee through the co.
operation Of florists at 1914 cents each.
The bushes sold are large enough TO
bloom in time for the rose festival
next June
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Italy and Civilization.

The history of Italy is, with the ex.
in the world. In art, especially paint.
ing and sculpture. Italy stands pre-.
eminent. In literature her place is, to
say the least. In the front rank. In sci.
ence, she has borne conspicuous po.
sition, and in music her place is easily
second. If not first. In fine. Italia's S
story is more brilliant than that of any
other country except Greece, and to
Greece she is q very close second.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Protecting Tree. on Highway.

A movement for a law prohibiting
the mailing of advertising signs on
trees on the public roads Of Rhode
Island. inaugurated by the National
Highways Protective society. is deserv.
ing Of encouragement. Trees are val
liable property. Nails and spikes
driven into their trunks invite decay,
and the signs. besides being offensive
to the eye. AFFORD refuge for insect
pests. The state law proposed has the
merit of protecting the trees from in.
jury and Of making the roads more at.
this kind Of outdoor advertising are in
force, and 1t is stated that the restric.
tions meet with general APPROVAL
Providence Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
LITTLE DIFFERENCE IN TIME
Didn't Matter to Old Darkey in Ken
lucky Whether Watch Was Regu-
lated by Sun or Railroad.

A prominent lawyer tells this tale
of the hills of Kentucky He had
been in Jackson during the hearing
of big land case, and after the
strain of several weeks in the court
room had decided to take a trip up
in the mountains and enjoy the quiet
ing. influence of the hills. He trav-
eled the paths and narrow mountain
roads till he found himself at the
end of several days journey about
forty or fifty miles from the railroad.
1t was about noon, the lawyer judged.
for his watch had run down and he
could not be exact But in the midst
of this deep contemplation the law
yer came upon an old darkey sitting
upon bowlder alongside the road
What time have you?" he asked
of the old darkey.
well sub, boss, the old Water
berry says she's about 10 minutes to
12,' was the reply.
''Is that sun time or railroad timer"
again questioned the lawyer.
What diffunce does that make?
One am about as fer from here as
the other, louisville Times.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
MUST DISPOSE OF PIANO QUICK

We have one of our best pianos
on hand in Central City. Rather than
pay storage will rent to responsible
party and give privilege of buying
later and apply rent on price or will
sell now, at special price on easy
payments to suit buyer. Write at
once for full particulars and let us
tell where piano can be seen.-Ad-
dress The Knight-Campbell Music
Co., Denver, Colorado. st.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
TO THE PUBLIC.

Up-to-date moving pictures are
shown at the opera house on Satur-
day and Sunday evenings of each
week. The best and latest films OBJ
tainable are exhibited and tie entire
entertainment is ore of interest and
instruction. The temperature of the
house is always comfortable, the ven
tilation perfect, and the environment
pleasant. Admission, adults 10 cents
children, 5 cents. r,
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

Each year as the automobile be-
comes more general and popular
mode of travel, the railroads are eX-
periencing a decrease in passenger
business that will ultimately result
in the operation of fewer trains. Tie
past three or four years passenger
receipts of railroad companies have
fallen off to almost an alarming eX-
tent and with the completion of a
system of auto reads to all points
reached by the railroads, the reven-
ues of the transportation companies
are bound to suffer more in the fu-
ture. AS an example of the ruinous
effect auto travel has on the passen-
ger service of tie railroads, an in
stance on the Moffat road is cited.
This road has decided to abandon its
daily train service between Phipps-
burg and Craig, because people trav-
cling between these stations use au-
tomoiles, and about all the business
passenger trains have is the haul
ing of mail and express.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
HITS FROM SHARP WITS

Two pennies Jingle louder than two
$40 bills, but still waters run deep.
The crowd may sympathize with the
under dog. but 1t lets the fight 90 on.
Albany journal.
Half the world knows when the
other half has boiled cabbage and
turnips for dinner.
The man who blames wine, woman
and song for his downfall had better
cut out the whine.-Philadelph In
quirer.
To convince a man that the fools
are not all dead yet II is only neces.
sary to disagree with his political
views.-Toledo Blade.
Patronize the merchants who ad-
.4rtise in the Observer.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
CREATING That Impression.

Il see it again stated that eating
onions regularly will make a person
live a long time. Do you suppose
there is any truth in that theory
Il can't say. but eating onions regu-
larly will probably make a persons
life seem long to other people with
whom he comes in contact" 4
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

The last State Department note to
the~German Imperial government, is
regarded as satisfactory to the U.
S. by nearly every great daily regard
less of politics. 1t contains nothing
that can be construed as threaten
ing, and no doubt the German govern
ment will ponder it we'll, and act
upon many Of the information points
raised
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
A Irlumnh lackInu.

The teacher had told the story OF
David and Goliath.
There wasn't any baseball in those
days" said the thoughtful boy
NO"
Its a pity-David ought to have
made a great pitcher"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

Tie Arvada Sun, under the manage
ment of Editor Danford, is certainly
one of tie live newspapers of the
state. II was instrumental in get
ting for that town, the great DRY
Climate" automobile tire factory To-
Gated at Arvada, and its every is.
and under its inspiring hand, watch
for Arvada TO grow.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
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A Candidate for Reform,

What are you so gloomy about?"
asked the warden. THE offense for
which you were sent to this prison
might have been much more serious"
That's what depresses me. I'm
afraid they amt goin to let me stay
here long enough to finish me educa.
ton"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Not Much Argument.

Have you chosen a name for your
little daughter YETI"
yes. We've decided to call her
Clotilde."
That's pretty name How did you
decide on it,"
"My wife said that was the one she
wanted"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Commercjallzation.

What does this talk of commercial.
ized baseball refer to?"
THE fact, possibly, that so many
players have gone into vaudeville or
on the lecture platform"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Not a Sincere Dancer,

What is your reason for wanting
to learn to dancer"
We'll, 1t looks foolsher to sit still
and look foolish than 1t does to get
on your feet and look foolish"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

No woman has yet asked for her
money back. Can you ask for fur
ther proof that you need Hoosier
too? The low price is regulated by
tie Hoosier company Dent fail to
see the innumerable things for tie
home to be found at
The c. o. Richards Furniture Co.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
Self-Effacement.

Are you going to your wife's
party?" asked the old friend.
No replied Mr.. Cumrox. THE
last time we had party | attended
and couldn't find anybody to talk
to-"
Then you are not success in
society,""
No. The most | can do is to stay
in hiding and not injure the prospects
OF mother and the girls"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

Coroner William Woods is very
proud of handsome black bamboo
cane presented him by John Gundy,
who recently returned to Korea,
where he is engaged in mining
Golden Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

We are glad to note the good judg-
ment displayed by our friend Gundy,
in presenting so worthy a citizen
with an instrument that in all ages
has been deemed the. staff upon
which we must lean, when our pedal
extremities have become slowed by
age, and the vigor of youth departed
from our buoyant anatomy. May the
bamboo staff from the Orient ably as
sist our esteemed friend over rough
and rugged roads in his declining
years, when that now agile and erect
form is bent by mother time, and
the bouyancy of youth, departed from
his mortal frame.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

X. l.. Martin. Of Denver, came up
last Saturday to spend a few days
visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Dem
eter.
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29
A Versatile Man.
81 couldn't get along without my

doctor" mn 3--@ ,5,..,-.
..No9" Z sAtiiai'r.s. s-Asi W ]. ! .si, A 3.
When I'm sick he tells me funny
story and get WE'LL
Does he make out his bill to pro-
fessional service or entertainment"
Gilpin observer., 1915-07-29

Patronize the merchants who ad
.4rtise in the Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
Big Road Race For Saturday
INTEREST IN ROAD RACE OF
 BOYS COUNCIL INCREASING
Over 12 Teams Expected to EnteHoffer Referee
 Other Officials Announced

allel with North Bessemer car line, near South Park station, beginning at the mail box of w. c. Warner, near fye-mile post.
 2First station at signboard of Central Park Heights.
 3-Second station at Helena station, South Ensley car line.
 4Third station at Osceola station, Fairview Methodist church.
 5-Fourth station, parallel with Comp ton station, on South Ensley car line, one block east of Hunter Street Bap- tist church.
 6-Fifth station a place parallel with the back end of baseball park. close to a bunch of signboards.
 7-Sixth station at Ella street on curve near car line.
 s-Seventh station at Greene station on car line.
 3-Eighth station corner Third avenue and Seventh street
 l0-Ninth station corner Third avenue anc Fourteenth street.
 Finish-At First Methodist church, cor ner Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Note: Turn into Fourteenth street from Third avenue. Run north to Sixth ave- nue. East on Sixth avenue to Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
Y. M. C. A. SCOUTS
 TO HOLD OUTING

This Saturday the Young Mems Chris tan association scouts and members will
 hold an all-day outing, leaving the boys department at a. m. and hiking to Mountain lake, where games will be con- ducted and wieners and bacon will sizzle over big fire. cooked by the young athletes.
 Among the games win be a hare and hound hunt with over 100 boys taking part.
 A week ago Saturday bicycle outing was held to Allans dam and Silver lake. Almost 50 boys enjoyed the 37-mile hike. These outings are conducted every other Saturday; the first Saturday in the month the cuttings are made on bicycles and the third Saturday on heel and toe. After the hike this Saturday the hikers will re- turn to the boys department for wash up and swim. These outings are open to all boys possessing 10 cents their lunch and good disposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19

Much interest is being manifested by the boys of the city in the first five-mile cross-country relay race, which is to be held Saturday afternon, November 20 starting at o'clock. The race Is being promoted by the Older Boys council of the Birmingham Sunday School associa- tion
 The city Is divided into districts, so many Sunday schools in a district. Each district is to have 10 men on a team. each man running half mile. Already six teams have registered and the coun- cil expects six more to register before this afternon.
 The race will start at South Park sta ton. on the road to Bessemer, and will finish at the First Methodist church.
 The judges will be A l.. Smith, Josh Lee and F. A. McElroy. The ref cree will be Physical Director Hoffer of the Y. M. e. A. The official timers will be the sporting editors of the three daily papers. The inspector for each of the eight stations are as follows: Claud Estes F. E. Robbins, W. W. Wynn. R. E. Mitchell, Karl Platowsky, Sterling Ed wards, Rufus Bethea, R. L. Lang
 The team that wins the race will be awarded the F. H. Lathrop shield. which is on display in Bromberg's window. This shield will be presented by MT Lathrop following the race. Remnants will be awarded the teams that finish second and third.
 The teams have selected their colors and are now selecting their sponsors. The Older Girls council is invited to attend, and it is expected that there will be a large crowd at the First Methodist church to see the finish.
 A member of the Older Girls council will present each team with baton be- fore the race, decorated with the colors of the team. This baton will be carried by all the runners of the team, the last man presenting it to the young lady that gave it to him.
 All teams are requested to be at the First Methodist church at 2:30. The men will go out to their stations in automo- biles Each team will provide two auto mobiles.
 Excitement prevails owing to the fact others. West End team has challenged the Downtown team, Ensley has chal- lenged the Fairview district, East Lake has challenged Woodlawn and Inglenook has challenged Southside
 The following is the course of the race: 1-Race to start on road running par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
JACKSON HIGH LOSES
 TO ATHENS AGGIES

Athens, November 18.-(Special.) )-In one of the most interesting games seen on the
 local grounds here this season the Eighth District Agricultural school defeated the
 Jackson County High school of Scottsboro here today It was one of the cleanest
 games ever witnessed here, only one pen alty being made in the entire game The final score, 19 to z, in favor of the Aggies,
 does not indicate the closeness of the
 game Captain Johnston of the local team led the assault of his teammates
 against the visitors with his sensational
 line plunges. in several of which he made 10 and 15-yard gains through center and
 over tackle. Seavey and Mcclellan also did brilliant work in carrying the ball through the line and on end runs. The Aggies scored first in the first period after bout four minutes of play; they regis tered another in the second, and the final touchdown came in the last minutes of i play in the fourth quarter.
 The high school boys came back strong in the second half, after being held
 scoreless in the first two periods, and by
 remarkable speed and splendid interfer-
 ence, one of their ends received the ball on his &-yard line and ran 80 yards for the only touchdown the visitors made. Quite different from the Aggies' method of
 attack, the visitors confined all their of fensive tactics to wide end runs and for
 ward passes. Their speed and interfer-
 ence far surpassed that of the locals, and
 had they not been handicapped by slip pery field. doubtless they would have ! run up larger score.
 | The Aggies play the Massey school from PuiaSkl. Tenn EriIau +, season on the local field with Corners vile. Tenn, November a. Up to the present date they have won four games
 and lost two this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
PAYABLE IN FIVE YEARS

'In order to dispose of this fund the board of revenue has issued county warrants for the same, payable $60, 900 per annum for five years on the above basis, thus affecting a saving of $45,- OOO, and enabling the county to pay off this fund without impairing the re- sources of the county and without ad- ditional taxation of any kind
 "In view of the fact that many miles of magnificent roads of this county have been built. and are being built, at the expenses of the fine and forfeiture fund, the county could not afford the claims against this fund to longer re- main unprovided for, especially as by the terms of the settlement the pay ments provided for will not be felt by the county.
 The abolition of the fee system en- tails many changes in addition to those above noted. among others 1t is pro- vided that hereafter state witnesses shall be paid in cash and, therefore it will be observed that when officers of the court are on salary and wit nesses are paid in cash, there will be no longer any necessity for fine and forfeiture fund. There will then be a more careful guarding of this fund from the results of i'll considered prosecutions there will probably be fewer warrants issued and fewer wit nesses subpoenaed, and we predict for the new law the indorsement of the people, as it is a step forward"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
AGG|ES CANCEL FOOTBALL CAME
 WITH METHOD|STS
Cause for Decision Not Ex. plained - Coach Pinson Starts Preparing Team
 for Marion Game

Sylacauga has cancelled their game with Birmingham college scheduled for this afternoon at Munger Field, owing to ''un- usual circumstances" at the former school The decision of the Sylacauga team in canceling the game with the Methodists was received yesterday after noon by Manager Bailey after all ar engagements for the game had been com- pleted.
 The exact cause of canceling the game is unknown. The only reason that was forwarded by the Methodists supporters was the disbandment of the formers team which had been apparent for sometime.
 The Sylacauga boys had not been so successful this season and this also may be a reason for their forfeiture. The locals were in good condition for the game and were confident of securing victory over Coach Pinson's charges.
 The canceling of the game will give Coach Pinson a longer time to whip his team in fighting trim for the game With Marion on Thanksgiving at Selma. The game is regarded as one of the hardest on the Methodists' schedule. Not man on the Methodist squad is suffering rom any injury with the exception of Captain Sessions, who suffered a wrenched arm in the game with Howard a few weeks ago. and will be out of the game for the remainder of the season.
 Starting this afternoon, Coach Pinson will drive his boys through a most strenu- ous practice in order to have them Tn the best possible condition for the battle that will have an important bearing on the prep championship of the state The odds will be against the local boys, but they will make a desperate effort to down the Cadets. Marion has good team and will undoubtly be prepared for the locals. It will be great game at that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
AGGIES CANCEL SCHEDULED GAME WITH OWENTON
FISK UNIVERSITY DOWNS TALLADEG Big Crowd Sees Negl Teams Battle on Muddy
 Field

Fisk University defeated Talladega y. terday afternoon at Redwood Field the score of to a. and won the neg championship of the south. The gal was slow and the field was sea of mt The game was characterized by the | Of the open play, both sides worki the forward pass numerous times i substantial gains.
 Several good kickers developed duri the game. A field goal was secured both teams from 8 good distance. Fi scored the only touchdown on a h forward pass mixed with little straig football.
 A large crowd of negroes saw the gal despite the rain during the day and { early part of the afternoon. It W estimated that over 1500 people were pr, ent, including many white spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19
FOOTBALL ELEVENS OF YALE AND HARVARD
 REST BEFORE BATTLE
Rival Teams Go to Quiet Place Until Time For Big Game-Betting Fav0rs Harvard At 10 to 8 Odds. Yale to Rely On Kicking Ability of Guernsey

Cambridge, Mass, November 1S.-The football elevens of Harvard and Yale, having completed physical preparation for Saturdays combat, tonight sought relaXat ton in new surroundings. The Yale squad arrived at it's temporary headquarters in Newton almost at the same time that the Harvard players left for Tyngsboro.
 At Tyngs Island tonight the Harvard men, after dinner, took a brisk walk and then listened to a talk by Coach Haugh- ton. The Yale men during the early evening went on a short walk and re- tired early.
 To become accustomed to the air cur rents and lights and shades of the stad- ium, the Yale players will go there to- morrow for a short workout. Dr. Will liam T. Bul Yales kicking coach, will direct the practice of Guernsey, whose kicking is relied on. by the Yale ad- v1sers to remove an advantage which Harvard has enjoyed in most Of the games this year through Mahan's skillful bOCtinR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-19

team was prepared to receive the ap- plause of the undergraduates in the stad- ium late today with the sober elation becoming to a successful army which has yet before it the crucial battle. The students, less cautious in their express sions of confidence, rallied to give the players an enthusiastic send-off to their retreat on Tyngs Island, in the Merri- mas river, where they will seek complete relaxation until Saturday.
 In spite of the warning of Coach Haughton that the chances in the game should be regarded as even, many bets were placed at 10 to on Harvard. The general expectation seemed to be that Yale would make sharp, bruising at tack to be met by more scientific de- fense. Interest was especially keen in the prospective kicking duel between Mahan and Guernsey, each of whom has shown ability to punt the ball more than 50 yards and to kick a field goal from behind the 40-yard line.