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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01

" Ten years ago I
had a sore on my left
temple, which the
doctors pronounced
a cancerous ulcer
it would itch, burn
and bleed, then scab
over, but would
never heal. Aft er
taking S. S. s.. awhile
the sore began TO
discharge, and when
all the poisonous
matter had passed
out it got we'll. I
took in all about
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
$50 REWARD

For cold or case of headacha3f con.
stipation brought on by a cold, that
Beck's Kure Kold will not cure, only
Csc box. Ask your dealer, or by
mail.
Beck Chemical Co., Ottumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01

Americas Temple of Janus.
T Who would have thought four years
ago that an Iowa boy would be the
first to scale the walls of Picking?
Who would have thought that the
American soldiers would sail around
the world to conquer? But it has
been done and peace has again perch.
ed upon our banners. Rome, in time
of war, threw open the Temple of
Janus, and there was one time that the
doors were never shut for 500 years.
The Temple of Janus at Washington,
if we had one, would have remained
closed almost all of the past century.
We have had some wars, it is true,
the greatest of which was the Civil
war, but the majority of the time
there has been peace, and as the cen
tury comes in we see peace again
perched upon our banners, and we
trust that never again will we have to
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01
Cancer
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they are liable to appear upon other parts
of the body. When they begin to spread
land eat into the flesh, sharp, piercing
pains are felt as the underlying tissue IS
destroyed and the tender nerves exposed.
eancerons sores develop from very tri min,
a little watery blister on the tongue. OIL
Hip, wart, mole or brulse of some kind
becomes AN indolent, fostering sore,l
which in time degenerates into cancer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01

Every addition to the territory of
the country, has been criticised, and
none so much as that of Alaska which
was paid for at the rate of lit cents
per acre. We bought the rocks and
seals and gold of Alaska for almost
nothing. A ship which returned from
there yesterday brought half million
dollars worth of gold. The day be-
fore the amount was $750,000. And
yet Seward was criticised for nego.
tiating the purchase. The result of
our expansion has always been good
thus far, and now our growth is lead
ing out upon the ocean. We cannot
go except by water. We will not go
in a short time except by American
ships. Soon the American people will
follow their ancestors upon the briny
deep and meanwhile we gladly find
ourselves in an era of peace, happi
ness and prosperity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-01

thirty bottles, continuing it FOR soma!
time after the sore had healed, to bel
sure all the poison was out of my SYST
tenn. Have seen no sign of the oancerl
in ten years. JoSEPHUS REID,
Cant, Audrian Co., Mol
90 AsA @gas is strictly vegetable
TX remedy, and, while(
~ Ga WM possessing purifying|
b. -Y A,.1AA and healing propertiesl
sSSV 'ssav sXzw that no other nedicinel
does, contains nothing that could derange,
the system. While cleansing the blood
it also builds up the general health.
! If you have suspicious sore, or other
blood trouble, send for our free book on
Blood and Skin Diseases, and write to W
for any information or advice wantedi
we make no charge for this service.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA. a
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Policy of Administration.

It now seems to be the policy of the administration to let the question of the abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty and the substitution of some other agree ment rest until there Is time to determine what Is the best course. In the meantime the opinion of Senators on this matter will be asked and the effort made to as- certain exactly what can get through the Senate In the way of an agreement with Great Britain. From the present attitude of the Senate there seems to be no question but that nothing but the un- conditional abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty can secure the approvel of that body. But 1t is possible for the administration in it's consultation with Senators of both parties to change the sentiment a little and to secure consent to some liberality toward Great Britain. on the ground that it is best to consider her rights under the Clayton Bulwer treaty and to maintain all possible friendliness with her. This will require tact and great skill. It has been sug- gested that an international congress to deal with the naturalization of the pro- posed isthmian canal. following the pre- cedent in the case of the Suez canal, might be advisable. but that Is not pop ular, the prevalent idea being that Amer ican influence must be predominant in any canal constructed to join the Atlan tic and Pacific oceans. If American pre- dominance can be secured without arous- ing irritation abroad, so much the better, but if not the idea Is the United States should state It's purposes, after an- nouncing its intention to abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty and proceed to construct the canal.
 ALBERT HALSTEAD.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
WOMAN'S KIDNEYS.
Women as Well as Men Suffer and Are Made Miserable by Kidney and Bladder Troubles.
To Prove what Swamp.ROot, the Great Kidney Remedy Will do for YOU, Every Reader of The Age.Herald May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

Among the many famous cures of FSwamp-Root investigated by the Age Herald, none seem to speak higher of the wonderful curative properties of this great kidney remedy than the one we pub fish this week for the benefit of our read CTS.
 Mrs H. N. Wheeler, of IF High Rock Street, Lynn, Mass, writes on Novem- Der ?. 1900: About eighteen months ago l had a very severe spell of sickness. ] was extremely sick for three weeks and when finally able to leave my bed l was left with excruciating pains in my back. My water at times looked very like coffee. I could pass but little at a time, and then only after suffering great pain My physical condition was such that l had no strength and was all run down. The doctors said my kidneys were not affected. and while 1
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
CURES MADE EVERYWHERE
Every Form of Piles Yield to It

| In spite of the fact that the Pyramid | Pile Cure is so well known as certain
 cure for every form of piles, there are | still many people who think surgical | operation the only sure cure. | Hundreds of thorough trials in the | hands of physicians and patients have proven beyond a doubt, however. that surgical operations for piles are unneces- sary, cruel. many times dangerous to life, and relic of barbarian. The Pyramid Pile Cure will cure any form of piles eff fectually and without particle of pain or inconvenience. at slight expense and no danger whatever, as 1t Is perfectly harmless. The way 1t affects patients who use it may be inferred from the fol- lowing from MT. E. Crook of Waterloo, Iowa: Gentlemen-I have used the Pyra- mid Pile Cure, and 1t Is out of sight; the best thing ever tried. I think 1t has en- tireiy cured me. I have told MT. Knapp, our druggist here, about 1t, and he has ordered some. This remedy Is a great thing for piles.
 From Mrs c. G. Spillman, Huntsville, Ala. Not long since you sent my hus- band some of your Pyramid Pile Cure. and it did him so much good that I want to write to you and tell you about it. IS he suffered very much, and nothing seem ed to reach his case until he tried the Pyramid.
 From J. U. RODertS, NIL Mor1an, MO-. I have used the Pyramid Pile Cure. and results have been entirely satisfactory. There can be no question but that it Is certain and lasting cure for piles-at least 1t has proven so in my case.
 Miss Easter Nunley, of Tracy City, Tenn, writes: 'The Pyramid Pile Cure has done my sister more good than any thing she has ever taken. I have nothing but words of warm commendation for it."
 The Pyramid Pile Cure has become rec ognized as the only standard pile cure strictly on its merits, and what it has re- peatedly done in obstinate cases both in private practice of reputable physicians and in individual cases.
 It is so cheap as to be within the reach of all classes of people, and druggists ev- anywhere state that 1t gives universal sat isfaction, which can hardly be otherwise when 1t Is remembered that 1t is composed of the best remedies known to the medical profession in treatment of rectal diseasee It is prepared by the Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall, Mich.. and for sale by all drug gists.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
SILAS P. RATHER
 DIES SUDDENLY
He Was State Senator from Morgan County and a
 Prominent Lawyer

Decatur, March 16.-(Special.)-The De- caturs and all north Alabama are grief stricken tonight over the%news of the sudden death of State Senator Silas P. Rather. which occurred at 3:10 this after noon. The Senator had been in i'll health for many months, but took to his bed only yesterday, and while it was generally known that his health was rapidly fall ing, yet his most intimate friends did not anticipate that he was so near to death s door.
 At his death bed were two physicians and several friends. The attending physi- clans say that death was due to heart failure. His brothers and other relatives will arrive from Tuscumbia tonight, and it is thought that the interment will take place in Tuscumbia about Monday.
 Senator Rather was born at Somer- vile February IS, 1846, and Morgan Coun- ty has been his constant home. He came from a family of lawyers, and his ances- tors were among the earliest settlers of north Alabama. His grandfather, Capt. John T. Rather settled here when Nor gan County was part of Cotaco County. His father, Gen. John D. Rather, lives at Tuscumbia, and Is well advanced in years Senator Rather joined the southern cause and served in Company A, Eleventh Alabama Cavalry, from 1862 to 1865; was admitted to the bar in 1869, after having read law under his father; was a mem Der of the Legislature in 1892, 1893 and in 1898; elected to State Senate from this Senatorial district.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
LAUDERDALE.
The County Convention Endorsed Elm melt O"Neal and Richard Walker.

Florence, March 16.-(Special 1.-The county Democratic convention met today and elected delegates to the State con vention, which meets Tuesday at Mont gomery.
 Resolutions were adopted endorsing the candidacy of Hon. Emmet O'Neil and Richard Walker, Congressional delegates from the Eighth district, and Col. W. T. Sanders of Athens Senatorial district from Limestone and Lauderdale coun- ties. Resolutions were passed endorsing the present constitutional limit of taxa tion for State, county and municipal pur- poses. A resolution was also offered in- structing the delegates to vote against any provision of the constitution which would operate to disfranchise any white man qualified under the present consti- tuition to vote and to refer the new con stitution back to the people for ratifi- cation.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Depends On Complexion.

From the Selma Times.
 The Age-Herald is in dead earnest in contending for the proper composition of the constitutional convention as a consid- eration for its acceptability. "The com position of the convention" says the Age Herald, will be carefully studied, and unless it represents the thought and in- telligence and patriotism of the State, 1t will be condemned at the outset The politicians should keep their hands and practices off it." That is the right doc Urine, neighbor, and consistently preached will bear good fruit in preventing our or ganic law being tempered with by poli- ticians and corporations. The holding of convention this year depends entirely upon the complexion of the material se- lected to compose 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
PRATT CITY.
Buggy of Drummer Runs Over a
 Little Child.


 Pratt City, March 15.-(Special.)- )-Adanl Myatt, a drummer from Birmingham while driving through the city today, ran over the little son of pr. McDaniel. The child was not seriously hurt. MT. Myatt was fined $5 and costs.
 The report of the library committee of the board of education shows that the h. brary is in f1ourishing condition, sev. eral hundred dollars worth of books and library paraphernalia having already been collected in the few short months of its existence.
 Sam Foley still continuesc i'll at his home from the effects of a severe spell of grip.
 The Tuesday Evening Club will hole its next regular meeting with Mir and Mrs. P. B. Kennedy, on East Highlands. Mrs. O'Rear, who has been the guest of the Misses Cuniff for the past two weeks, left yesterday for her home in Jasper The Musical and Dramatic Club is hard at work rehearsing every night and wil. give a delightful entertainment on the 18th,
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Two Essential Points.

From the Florence Times.
 The State Democratic convention will assemble in Montgomery on Tuesday next, the 18th inst The work before the convention will doubtless be brief. Its main business will be to elect four can didates from the State at large for the Constitutional convention and to ratify the Congressional and Senatorial nomina- tions In addition to this the conyen- ton will probably adopt a platform. This platform should be brief and 1t should contain, among other less important things, two distinct propositions-flrst, that no white man shall be disfranchised by the proposed suffrage readjustment; and, second. that the limitation to tax ation should remain as in the present or ganic law. On these points the people are exceedingly sensitive and they ask an unequivocal declaration on the sub jects.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
RELIGIOUS DEBATE.
Mormon and campbeIIite Ministers
 Will Have a Joint Discussion.

Chattanooga, March 16.-Mr. Ben F. Rich, president of the Southern confer ence of the Mormon church, with head quarters in this city has arranged for a four days debate to take place at Ack- erman Miss, beginning March 19, and lasting four days, to determine whether lis church or the Christian (Campbellite) church is the acknowledged church of Christ.
 Elder David H. Elton of this city, for merly editor of the Southern Star the Mormon paper published here, will debate the question from the Mormon stand point. while Rev. H. K. Coleson will speak for the Christian church.
 A party of the Mormon elders will go from this city and members of the Chris tian denomination from all over the south will also be in attendance.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

ed in book form and distributed to the patrons of the road. Then, as a token of appreciation for her gratuitous work the railroad president ordered that spe- cial train be arranged, with dining car attached, and jaunt over the road be taken in honor of Miss Walker, de- lightful luncheon to be served on the car Now that's what the Journal would call down right clever treatment by rail- road
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
A Graceful Compliment.

From the Selma Journal.
 Newspaper editors and writers get so little thanks for the work they do that when mark of appreciation, as shown to Miss Annie Kendric Walker, society editor of the Age-Herald, comes before the public it deserves more than passing mention. A week or two ago Miss Walker went over the handsome new cars of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railway and wrote a charming story about them. The story so pleased the president of the road that it is to be print
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Good Teachers Next.

From the Thomasville Echo.
 We note with pleasure the fact that the Senate, before it adjourned, passed a bill fixing the minimum length of pulp lie schools at five months. Now the next thing is to find teachers who will take them at that without a corresponding eXtention of pay.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Volina. Ala July 1, 1899.

Volina, Ala. July 1, 1899. pr. B. ". Hall. St. Louis, Mo.-Dear Sir: l wish to state that I have been constant sufferer for a number of years from kidney complaint, and have never found a remedy that relieved me so much as one bottle of The Texas Wonder, Hall s Great Discovery, and I feel thankful for the great and beneficial results, believing that one more bottle will effect a cure, and may the Lord bless you in your good work. Truly yours,
 REV R. c. KIRKLAND.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
SPECIAL ONE-WAY.
Second Class CoIonists' Excursion To
 California.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell one-way second class colonists' tickets to San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and intermediate points, from Birmingham, Ala, at the rate of S30 35 Dates of sale march 4. H. IS, 25, April i, 8, 15, 9, 29, 1901. Particulars and informa- tion cheerfully furnished on application. J. c. LUSK. Travelling Passenger Agent,
 2-27-tf 2019 First avenue,
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Did Not Know l Had
 Kidney Trouble.

I somehow felt certain that my kidneys were the cause of the trouble. My sister, Mrs. c. E. Littefield, of Lynn, advised me to give Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root a trial. l procured a bottle and inside of three days commenced to get relief. followed up that bottle with another. and at the completion of this one found I was completely cured. My strength returned
 and today l am as well as ever. My busi- ness Is that of canvasser. 1 am on my feet a great deal of the time, and have to use much energy in getting around
 My cure is therefore all the more remark
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Did Not Know Their Mind.

From the Lafayette Sun.
 The Alabama Legislature failed in many hings to do as was desired by C1v Sanford and the people. The " len" hardly knew their own mind 4oeIy they did-tomorrow they didn't bldee in a brier patch. What they did may not injure the reputation of the boys; what they did not will rise up to stare them in the face in the hereafter But let them rest in peace.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Mexican Bank Prospers.

Mexico City. March 16.-The Central Bankof Mexico has held its annual meet ing and reelected Enrique Greet as presi- dent Its capital has been increased from ss, 100000 to ss,0O0,oO0, two millions being furnished by the National Park Bank of New York.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
connratuIates Aae.HeraId.

From the Marshall Banner
 The Age-Herald is to be congratulated sn its courageous fight in favor of the text book bill, which the State Senate al- lowed the lobby to induce it to kill. It ,gas indeed, unfortunate for the bare footed boys and girls of this State that this bill did not become a law.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel cures diabetes, seminal emissions weak and lame backs, Rheumatism and all Irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles in children. One small bottle in two months treatment, and will cure any case above mentioned. Price $1.0O. Dr. E. w. Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 629, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
FLOR ENCE.
Dry Goods Store Changes Hands-A
 House and Barn Burned.

Florence, March 6-(SpeciaL )-Sullivan & Hart sold to William Rich of Nash vile their stock of dry goods, and the new firm will take charge at once. Sul- livan & Hart were wholesale and retail dry goods dealers and came to the city several years ago.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Can Get Away Quick.

From the Livingstone Southern Home
 Part of the police force of Cincinnati is mounted on bicycles, and now they can get away from any disturbance in less than half the time that it formally took them.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
DadeviIIe's Municipal Election.

Dadeville. March 1e.-SpeciaD-In tol days municipal election. F. A. vaugha1 Is selected as mayor A. L. Pogue marj shal, and w. c. Stone. s. J. Oliver, G. WI Vines, G. R. Shaffer and W. B. Rossei
 counclmen.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Not Peculiar to Any Section.

From the Mobile Register.
 We are all, whether resident in the Northern or Southern states of the Union, placed in the same unenviable position by the actions of mobs in burn ing negroes at the stake It cannot be said that this form of dementia is pecu- liar to this or that part of the country. As we are all Americans, so we are all affected in reputation by these cruel deeds We will not for moment admit that the beastliness of the crimes of which the victims are guilty Is the war rant for abandonment of right principle on the part of those who inflict the pun ishment. We understand the intensity of the temptation to resort to violent measures, but we owe 1t to our higher position in life and to the trusteship we enjoy to restrain ourselves, and to refuse to initiate in our punishment the brute whom we punish.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

be made to that end Meantime the canal project is dormant and may remain so for some time. Then, too, the growth of friendly relations with Great Britain has been somewhat impeded.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
MORGAN COUNTY.
Republicans Name Candidates for Del
 eqates Constitutional Convention.

Morgan County Republican executive committee met in Decatur this afternoon
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
WITH THE EDITORS OF
 THE STATE PRESS
Sorry He Did 1t.

From the Leighton News.
 Probably Sampson wishes sometimes that he hadn't made that Fourth of July present to the American people.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
Stag Saloon
Full Measure Jug and Bottle House

and nominated R. B. Day of Flint ana w. w. Nelson of New Decatur as dele-
 gates to the state constitutional conven{ tion.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

Fire destroyed house and barn and a large quantity of corn valued at $500 at the Houston place near the city yester- day. The place was leased by George Pruitt and no insurance was carried.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

The County Commissioners sold $40, 900 court house bonds, thirty-year, per cents, at a premium of s2100. Several bond houses were represented and the first bids were rejected on basis of 041a bonds. The bonds were sold to the high est bidder at auction to the representative of F. R. Fulton & Co.,. of Chicago.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

Dr. John F. Purser of Opelika, Ala, pastor of the First Baptist church of that city will preach the commencement ser mon at the Normal College commence ment on May 26.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17
How to Find Out
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The age-herald., 1901-03-17

The map furnished our subscribert is the most complete of its kind eve} published
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

Call for Alabama Brewing Company's Extra Pale" and Standard" Beers. On tap or in bottles Phone 1O26.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

Mrs Beulah Lobley was given $19s9 damages today in the Circuit Court against the Sloss-Sheffield Company. for the death of her husband who was em- ployed by the above company at one of it's furnaces. The case has been ably prosecuted for four days, and was stub bornly defended by Hugh Morrow of Bir- mingnam. the company's lawyer.
The age-herald., 1901-03-17

MRS H. N. WHEELER. Swamp-Root will do just as much for any housewife whose back is too weak to perform her necessary work, who Is al ways tired and overwrought, who feels that the cares of life are more than she can stand. It is boon to the weak and ni lirnrr