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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Keep Your Eye on Sam Mcklrahan.

From Carr's Monthly Magazine.
 Sam McKirahan lives in Rockford, a mining camp of the Black Hills. He is hard-headed. whole-hearted. earnest young man who will win. At present he is shoveling coal but that does not mat ter. Lincoln split rails.
 l was in Rockford q short tne ago and while working in the interest of this publication I run across Sam Mc- Kirahan. I found him in his shack with a book of Mathematics in his hand. shook hands with him and liked him. He is young, but he is of the right sort. He shovels coal, studies every spare mo- ment, saves his money and bides his time. Sam McKirahan Is determined to get an education.
 He has the shovelling of the coal for the B. & NJ Railroad company contract ed for, that Is, the coal they use at the Rockford station. The more coal he shovels the nearer he comes to the goal of his ambition. When he gets a suf- ficient amount of money he can attend school. That Is Sams ambition. This summer he overworked himself and was compelled to take a vacation of a month or so, but he kept at the books. Sam will win. Anyone will win who has the determination to struggle through
 But there are very few boys like Sam McKirahan. The most of the young men of the present generation desire to smoke cigarettes and walk around and look sweet. Such as Sam McKirahan are few and far between The great problem of life affects but few of us. Who are they that are not willing to bask in the sunshine of pleasure and watch the precious moments pass? But very few. To the most of us coal shoveling would be degrading. We would be too high toned for that I know many scented. brainless dude working in some dry goods store for s4 a week who would consider coal shovelling degrading. Not so with a man like Sam McKirahan. He considers nothing disgraceful that is honest. There is nothing more honest than hard labor with the hands. Sam will not always shovel coal. Do not think that. Keep your eyes on the young man who works early and late with purpose and an ambition He will not always stay on the lower round of the ladder. Sam Me- Kirahan will not always shovel coal.
 The fiower-scented dudes who lisp and run after the girls and smoke cigarettes and draw on papa will do well to emulate the example of McKirahan, if they could.
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medicine, in educational effort, in agricui- ture, In mining and manufacturing. win ones highest admiration.
 The facinating recital of how each wrought in his respective vocation stirs the patriotism of the reader and makes his heart glow with pride that he Is an Alabamian, and American and can claim the actors as his countrymen.
 The reader also here sees the splendid women whose genius has the splendid women whose genius has adorned the states literature with poetry and fiction, whose love and devotion to the better ment of others have reared so many institutions of philanthropy and charity. The student catches the inspiration of the writer as he turns the interesting pages, and his heart burns with a pa triotism that makes him feel proud of his countrymen and his countrywomen. It strikes the mind as an excellent rec ord of Alabama's social and political life and of her educational and material pro- gress It tends to deepen ones interest in and admiration for Alabama's men and women.
 N. B. FTAGIN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Boy Got Job.

From the Philadelphia Times.
 A merchant in Chestnut street has be- come fond of an office boy he engaged last June The boy entered early in the morning when the merchant was reading the paper. The latter glanced up and went on reading without speaking. After three minutes the boy said:
 Excuse me-but I am in a hurry
 What do you want7'' he was asked.
 "A job"
 You do? We'll" snorted the man of business, why are you in such hurry?'
 Got to hurry" replied the boy. Left school yesterday to go to work, and haven't struck anything yet. I can't waste time. If you've got nothing for me to do, say so and I'll look elsewhere. The only place I can stop long Is where they pay me for it.
 When can you come?" asked the sur prised merchant.
 Don't have to come," he was told. "Tm here now and would have been to work before this if you had said so."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Shocks at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, October 1s.-A distinct earthquake shock accompanied by a muff1ed rumbling like distant thunder, was felt here this afternoon at ocloclz. The shock was of several seconds dura- tion and shook houses perceptibly in the city and suburbs. Dishes and windows were rattled and many people rushed from their homes in fright.
 At Lafayette, Ga., large vases were thrown violently from the mantel in one residence On the streets the shock was felt, the earth seeming to upheave under the feet of pedestrians. Reports of shocks at the same time have been re- ceived from Trion, Ga, Sewanee, Tenn, Mont Eagle, Tenn Tracey City, Tenn, and other towns in Tennessee and Geor- orfo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
pubose,s History of Alabama.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 This history is not an orderly chronol- ogical statement of facts--a mere recital of details of indifferent incidents in the states natural growth and progress, but rather the grouping of the stirring events in which stalwart men acted, the portrayal of the motives, the unselfish devotion of the citizen in promoting the welfare of his community and of his state. .i
 The spirit and tone of the book glows with an admiration and love for those who with little thought of self and much concern for others, labored to promote the prosperity of all.
 This history brings the reader face to face with the strong rten whose achieve ments in war, in literature, in law. in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
SLIGHT SHOCK FELT.
Earthquake In Tennessee Rattles Win
 dows, But Does No Harm.

sewanee Tenn, October 18-Two earth quake shocks were felt here today, the first very light one, about p. m, and the second, which was more severe, about D. m The latter shock was very dis tinctly felt. The duration was but few seconds, the waves appearing to pass from south to north, rattling windows and shaking things up generally.
 No damages have been reported
 Reports from Mont Easls and Tracey City say that both shocks were felt at these places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
DOES NOT CREDIT IT.
Collector Bingham Has Not Heard of
 His Reported Removal.

Collector of Internal Revenue J. H. Bingham was questioned last night in regard to the report that he would be removed and the place given to MT. Thompson of Tuskegee. When seen Col lector Bingham said:
 ,, ''I do not know anything about 1t and do not credit the rumor. While in Wash ington recently I heard nothing that would indicate any intention on the part of the administration to make change in the office of collector in this state. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Secretary of Standing Committee.

As soon as the standing committee of the liocese of Alabama receives a ma jority of replies in the affirmative the Right Rev. Thomas U. Dudley, bishop of Kentucky. assessor for the Right Rev. Thomas M Clark of Rhode Island, pre- siding bishop of the United States, IS notified and he in turn asks the consent of all the bishops. On receiving the con sent of majority of the episcopate Bishop Dudley will proceed to arrange for the consecration by appointing con secrator and two assistant consecrators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
WON FIRST PRIZE.
Twenty-Five Dollars for Most Original
 Advertising Method.

The Ladies' World yesterday sent a check to J. A Dougherty, state president of the T. P. A., as the first prize for the most original method of advertising sug- gested by the travelling men of the coun- try Among several thousand suggestions his was considered best, as it aided the magazine and promoted the article adver- tized MT. Dougherty presented the amount he received to the organ fund of the Cumberland Presbyt terian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Seeking European Market to Buy.

From the Washington Star.
 What makes yol so anxious to go to Europe to liver"
 My patriotism" answered the quiz zical person. "I am not a man of super abundant means. but like everything that Is American, and I want to go abroad where can purchase American products at the least possible expense From the Baltimore American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
MADE STAFF ORGANIZER.
H. N. Randall Receives Commission
 From Federation of Labor.

H. N. Randall has received his commis- sion as staff organizer of the American Federation of Labor and has been as- signed to Alabama. This appointment was made on the recommendation of the executive council of the state federation.
 MT. Randall will assume the duties of the position on the 27th of this month. This is the first time a staff organizer has been assigned to the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Inherited.

The artist was painting the portrait of the daughter of the coal baron. In her ball gown, she was an inspiring study, indeed
 How do you like my arms?' she ask ed. with that true naivete which comes with great wealth.
 You have a divine right" he asserted. Yes" she smiled. T inherit that from papa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
After Twenty Yeara.

From the New York World.
 Rip Van Wrinkle came down the hill after his twenty years sleep.
 But my friends and relatives" he in- quired, where are theyY'
 Dead and buried" replied the strang- CTS, as they led him away weeping.
 And the coal striker he faltered.
 'They are thinking of arbitration"
 Shriel1ing with joy. he realized that one link yet bound him to the past, and his life was later made happier by knowing that the original coal strike jokes were still dinned into the public ear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
No Other Place for Him.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 If you swear that way" said the Rev. Goodman, reprovingly, you won't get to heaven"
 'Oh, I've got a better chance than most people," replied the hard case. I'll bet the general scarcity of skilled labor will pull me through
 And are you a skilled laborerT"
 ''Yes, I'm an expert harp-tuner."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Roosevelt Is Coming.

Jackson, Miss, October S.-A letter was received here today, stating posi- lively that President Roosevelt has not abandoned his idea of coming to Missis- sippi this fall and that he "expects to be the guest of Governor Longino before congress meets.'' The President will find hospitable greeting and plenty of bears about the governors Yazoo delta planta- tfon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19

The mild and immediate effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. the great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp-Root will set your whole system right, and the best proof of this is trial.
 14 West 117th St., New York City, Dear Sir: October 18th, 1901. T had been suffering severely from kid ney trouble. All symptoms were on hand; my former strength and power had left me; I could hardly drag myself along. Even my mental capacity was giving out, and often l wished to die. It was then saw an advertisement of yours in q New York paper, but would not have paid any attention to it. had it not promised a sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine, asserting that your Swamp-Root is purely vegetable and does not contain any harmful drugs l am seventy years and four months old, and with a good conscience can recom- mend Swamp Root to all sufferers from kidney troubles. Four members of my family have been using Swamp-Root for four different kidney diseases, with the same good results"
 With many thanks to you. I remain,
 Very truly Yours
 ROBERT BERN ER. You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, SWamp-Root,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Familiar Process.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Having abundance of time on his hands the discharged employe of the state in- stitution took long steamer ride on the lake,
 "Did you enjoy the trip?" they asked him. after his return.
 Not much," he said. 'The water was too rough
 How did you pass the timer"
 Making involuntary contributions rnOatlV.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Unmerlted Slight.

From the Chicago Tribune. Girl With the Clara Morris Eyes-You'll never speak to Fan Billiwink again? Why not? Girl With the Viola Allen Voice-She
 didn't send me any of her divorce cards
 and I'm one of her oldest friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
No Escape.

From London Answers.
 'It'n be lot more fun motoring when cold weather comes."
 'Why?'
 Because it'll be slippery, and folks won't be able to get out of the way so quickly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
To Prove what SwampROOt, the Great Kidney Remedy, Will Do for YOU Every Reader of The Age-tierald May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

unhealthy kidneys responsible for sickness and sui    organs may they attention first
 
  all other health trial will convince
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
A Rough Estimate.

From the Washington Star.
 How does our friend stand on that question affecting trusts!
 About fifty thousand to the good, I should say, Answered Senator Sorghum, absent -mindedly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
ONE FARE RATE To Columbus, Miss, and Return Via Southern Railway.

Account of Mississippi and West Ala bama Fair Association, Southern Rail- way will sell round trip tickets Birming- ham to Columbus and return at rate of one fare Tickets on sale October 1917. with final limit october IS. Rate from Bir- mingham s3.69.
 For particulars apply passenger office, Morris Hotel building. J. c. LUSK,
 District Passenger Agent.
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sent free by mail postpaid, by which you may test it's virtues for such disorders kidney, bladder and uric acid diseases, poor digestion. when obliged to pass your water frequently night and day. smartina or irritation in passing, brickdust or sedi- ment in the urine. headache backache. lame back. dizziness. sleeplessness. ner- vousness, heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble. skin eruptions from bad blood. neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, irritability, wornout feeling lack of ambition, loss of flesh, sallow complexion or Brights disease.
 If your water when allowed to- remain undisturbed in a glass bottle for twen- ty-four hours. forms sediment or set~ ting or has a cloudy appearance. .4it Is ev- idence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 Swamp-Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and b1ad- der specialist Hospitals use it with won derful success in both slight and severe cases Doctors recommend it to their patients and use it in their own fami- lies, because they recognize in Swamp Root the greatest and most successful remedy.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale the world over at druggists in bottles of two sizes and two prices-ffty 1 cents and one dollar. Remember the name, Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp R oot and the address, Binghamton. N. r.. on every bottle.
 lave the slightest symptoms of kidney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
American Murdered.

Mexico City, October 1S.-Pnilip Nesda1, an American, running his own mine at Navidad, canton of Mascota, state of Ja- iisco, has been murdered, presumably by miners. He was not robbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Tell Me Who Needs Help.
 Just Postal-That is all

No money wanted-not from you from him. ask only postal card, and ask it act of humanity Then will do this :-I will send the sick one an order-good at any drug store-or six bottles Dr. Shoop's Restorative. He may take it month at my risk If it succeeds, the cost is S5.5o. If it fails, ! will pay the druggist myself. And the sick one's mere word shall decide 1t.
 Could I meet you-for ten mnutes-I would for convince that have what these sick ones need that they must have It, for most or them can never get well without it.
 But can only few so take this means to you. let take 1t month to prove what 1t can do; and you pay will pay, just decide have cured fair In the past 12 have Restorative hundreds of thousands 39 out of each 40 have paidand paid gadly-because they cured. will just will ingiy if you say have failed.
 My Restorative Is the result of my 1fetimes work in learning how to strengthen the inside nerves don't the but bring back the CT alone vital give the weak organ power it's duty would give weak steam
 My way never fails, when cause-like cancer impossible No case too difficult for have the succeed in the desperate physicians meet
 You know sick we'll with my help. Won't you let me furnish that help?
 Book Book Nc No ] or on tbs pysReDsla. 1gsoTt the Kidneys. GU GU anu anu % rw, - t' ' Book No for Women Racine Wis' No. for Men (seaed)
 Book No 6 on Rheumatism cured by shoops Restorative is sold by all druggists
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You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp-Root.

NOTICE If have the slightest symptoms of kidney Q T. will gladly of dfronm and this offer in the rmn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-19
Standing committee of

bldHuIllB COlIl1lI1Ilt6 UT I hereby certify that the above testi-
 monials and consent were signed at a
 meeting of the standing committee of the
 diocese of -, duly convened in the
 city of ---, on the - day of --. In the year of our Lord 1902.
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New crop N. o. Sugar House Molasses just received. Hal. J. Copeland, Grocer, l25 s. 2Oth St. Phones l2.
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Simply state which book is want ed and address Dr. shoop. Boxeso, Racine, Wis.

Mild not chronic often bottles shoops Restorative is sold by all druggists.
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To the Standing Committee of the
 Diocese of----------- The church in the diocese of Alabama js desirous of the consecration Of the Reverend Charles Minnegerode Beckwith, D. D.. as bishop of the said diocese; and the standing committee of the same, by its president, hereby communicated the said desire together with the evidence or the election of the said bishop-elect, ana also a copy of the canonical testimonial fin his case, and respectfully ask your consent to the proposed consecration.
 JOHN c. MURRAY,
 pres,dent of the Standing Committee. Diocese of Alabama, October IS, 1902.
 Testimonials and Consent
 of the standing committee of the dio- We. whose names are underwritten. fully sensible how important it is that the sacred office of bishop should not be unworthily conferred, and firmly per suaded that it is our duty to bear testi- mony on this solemn occasion, without partiality of affection. do in the presence of Almighty God testify that
 The Reverend Charles Minnegerode Beckwith, D. D., is not, as far as we are informed justly liable to evil report, either for error in religion or for vicious ness of life; and that we do not know or believe there Is any impeachment. on &C., count of which he ought not to be conse- crated to that holy office but he hath. as we believe, led his life for r.iree years last past, piously, soberly and honestly We do hereby give our consent to the consecration of the said Charles Minne- gerode Beckwith, D. D., as bishop of the diocese of Alabama.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-20

ings, were awarded to J. H. McCarty,
and Mrs. o. R. Carey. H. A. Dinsmore
received the consolation prize Those
present We're: Messrs. and Mesdames
S. A. Carey, P. H. Waterman, o. R.
Carey, ]. H. McCarty, H. A. Dinsmore,
Edward Coyne, DR.. Gray, of Abba and
Miss Maggie Canning Of Bluff Creek.
A large number of the young friends
of Miss Nellie Miller gave surprise
party Friday evening. A pleasant time
was enjoyed by those present. Miss
Miller is teaching the grammar room
OF the public school and has made
many friends since she has been here.
The Hickman, Bessey company
closed a weeks engagement in the
Opera House Saturday evening.
George Miller of Ottumwa, was an
over Sunday visitor with his parents.
Hiteman now has a mutual tele-
phone line which is quite an improve
ment. Twelve phones are now on the
line and more will be added as fast as
the work can be done.
The first number of the Hiteman lee
qture course was given in the opera
house Monday evening by the Wes-
leyan Quartette. This course Is the
first one Hiteman has had, and much
credit is due the committee that had
charge of the work. Enough season
tickets have been sold to more than
pay all expenses.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-20

ceive their mail from Keosauqua, the
place for the mail to start from for.
merly being Pittsburg. The change
took place November IL. Frank Haney
the efficient mail carrier, still continues
to carry the mail.
Mrs. Ethel Ferguson, nee. Miller,
formerly of Leando, but now of Colo
rado.vlsited over Sunday at the Nc ul.
Tough home.
Waldo Harryman and Sadie Hissen
closed very pleasant and interesting
fall terms of school. The former No
vember Z. and the latter November IA.
They have both been employed to
teach the winter terms in the same
schools.
Mr.. Keller of Ottumwa, spent over
Sunday with W. H. Harryman.
q. Z. Hanshaw and family were at
Milton last Wednesday shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Lewis of near
Pittsburg, were dinner guests Friday,
of E. A. McCullough's.
There was literary society organ
lied at the Ellis school house last
week, which meets every Tuesday
night, also one at the Star school
house, which meets every Thursday
evening.
Miss May Shaffer is visiting for a
fortnight with her sister Mrs. John
Smith.
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Foster.

Foster, Nov. 19.-William Haven,
superintendent Of the Inland Coal Co.,
was transacting business in town last
Wednesday.
Captain Eli Mounts, an old sea cap
tain, is visiting his nephew and other
relatives in and around Foster.
Eli Dyer returned last Wednesday
from an extended visit with friends in
Rock Island and Davenport.
Mrs. Jennie McNett, who moved
from here to Nebraska about one year
ago, returned last Monday and says
there is no place as good as Iowa.
Mrs. John Terry and daughter, Ma
bel, In company with Mrs. Charles
Carlson, were shopping in Abba last
Tuesday.
Jules Lambine moved his family
from Hooking to Foster last Tuesday
and will work in the mines here.
The teachers meeting last Saturday
was a complete success. There were
many teachers present from all parts
of the county.
Last Sunday morning about 8
O'clock Thomas Ptlkington, an old pio-
neer Of this county and who had Just
returned with his family from Okla
ho1na. dropped dead without one mo.
ment's warning. His wife and other
members of the family mad gone out
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-11-20
Abba.

Abba, Nov. 19.-(Courier's Special
Service. abba is to have modern
opera house, 56x11O feet, on the ground
floor. The building will probably cost
100000. Work on it has already be-
gun and 1t will be finished as soon as
possible. DR.. s. M King is building
it. George A. Garnsey, of Chicago, is
the architect. 1t will have a seating
capacity of about 800 and a stage op-
ening Of 24x30 feet. All the latest i'm
provements will be used on the stage.
The board of supervisors Of Appa-
moose county were in town yesterday
looking over Albia's new court house.
Appanoose county will build new
building of this character The board
went up to Knoxville today to look at
the court house there. Appanoose
county only voted $4,000 for court
house completely furnished.
o. o. Smith, architect of the new
court house, was in town yesterday he
went to Knoxville with the Appanoose
county board this morning.
H. M. Duncan went to Des Moines
yesterday to serve on the federal
grand jury
DR.. S. NJ. King went to Des Moines
yesterday on business.