davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22
FARMER SAVE MONEY
Use the Combined Harvester

| will sell one good as new an,
guaranteed to do the work for len
than one-half of the original cost.
Also choice of two good headers
ready for the field with four new
headerbeds. Will-take cutting in pay.
ment; also an A No. 1 steam tbresk
ing rig complete consisting of a new
20 horse power Russell engine and
separator used but little and in good
order at very low figure.
For particulars enquire of
G.. A. HUNGATE
202 Second ST., Walla Wala
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22
DON'T LOSE AMBITION
IF EVERYTHING SEEMS BLUE TO
you, READ THIS.

Do you know that when you are de-
spondent and the burden of care and
worry is intolerable, you are placing
trouble under microscope which
magnifies it many times over?
Do you realize that your greatest
troubles are largely fancied, and that
you are crossing bridges" long be-
fore you reach them?
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

"Maudie dear those shoes look
tight. How do they feel on your
feet?" Perfectly comfortable, man.
ma" (To herself If she had asked
me how my feet felt in the shoes she
would have had me-"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
| for children teething soothes the
child, softens the gums. reduces in
aammation, allays pain, cures wind
collie. 25c bottle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

Value Of His Opinion-"no
think it's going TO rain?" she asl ~,
oh, l am sure it's not" he ro @Shec
Then I'll take my umbrella" vb ,p. n
nOunced with decision. 9Ne al
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

You stand a good chance for a prize
in the coupon contest. Busy yourself
at once.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

mander must have present ono o.,
ed cook and this cook will ba Vvllst'
SO day. " allowed
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

Do you want $40 bicycle W..
bicycle coupons. O"p TIE
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22
Do You Want an
Education?

will
personal in Of the
ution) in Whit
academy, Business col
are transferable.
Of
of the best by person
wish
the
O the
testfr to
This offer is open from June Is. till August 10, go days.
The person handing the greatest number of coupons for either
of the three prizes will receive the prize called for by the coupon
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-07-22

You enjoy music don't you?
You like to sing or to hear other
people sing? Well you can nave
this enjoyment right in your own
home if you buy a piano from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
A Prince in Rirminahann.

prince is in Birmingham. A repre- sentative of the aristocracy of Egypt is holding forth in a store room at the city hail. and his present occupation is sell Ing Oriental rugs and eurios of the far cast. A prince, a Bohemian; prince be- cause of his family connections Bohe- milan, because he loves to travel from place to place, from country to country, rather than to settle his estates in Egypt and enjoy ease and leisure. But this is not all the prince has ambi- tion; that ambition Is to be a physician. The name of this prince Is Salem Mus saleam. He says he will go to Kentucky within a week or two to study medicine
 It is said of the prince that he is con-. nected with many romances and exciting experiences.
 He came to America according to the story, that he might get new ideas and study progressive methods His mother strongly opposed his American trip and did not hesitate to say so. The prince, longing for adventure. left one day and often since he has received letters beg ging him to return. To these pleadings he has always turned a deaf ear He says he is going to learn medicine and write a book.
 The prince Is about 30 years old, dark of complexion, and has a small mous- tache. Egyptian girls 1t is said, call him handsome, and it Is also understood seV- eral American girls have agreed with them.
 As the story goes, this prince has a pretty cousin. His mother was very de- sirous. that marriage alliance be made between her son and his cousin. Letters urging him to return and marry proved of no avail. Even the argument that he represented an old family, descendants of the blue blood of Egypt, did not move him. He did not want to marry. The cousin journeyed to the United States and at the Buffalo exposition saw Salem Mussaleam. Another appeal to his pride and his chivalry was made. but with equally futile results. The prince simply did not want to we'd Finding hope was in vain in this direction the beautiful girl married another and the prince went to work in a Turkish Village" at the ex- position
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
CAPTAIN GLOVER
 TAKES MORPHINE
WELL-kNoWN STEAMBOAT MAN ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIMSELF IN HOTEL AT NEW DEcATUR-ACT DUE TO DEsPoNDENCY.

Decatur, February 2S-(Special.)-Capt. Joseph Glover, prominent steamboat man attempted suicide tonight at the Tavern hotel, in New Decaturi by talk ing morphine and his life is now hang ing on a thread. Death may result be- fore morning. He is under the care of three prominent physicians. Captain Glover is from Guntersville, Ala, where his wife conducts hotel.
 About six months ago he came here and purchased the steamer Isabel King from the Cathsart Lumber company on the installment plan, and has been running her as a freight boat until recently. when the steamer was taken away from him as he failed to make several pay ments Recently he has been drinking heavily, and owed several bills around town, among them being board bill at the American hotel.
 Dependency is supposed to be the cause of the rash act. He was known to have bought a quantity of morphine here, and one empty bottle was found in his room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
(PoLiTIcAL)
CHIEF OF POLICE CANVASS. Reasons Why Captain Wier Should 6e
 Elected.

l. Because while not paroding his vlr- tues, he has consistently, diligently and cre1itably discharged his duty as captain of police for ten years.
 2. Bccau SC he has been q member of the police force in Birmingham for sixteen years and is familiar with every detail of the work in that department.
 3. Because the morale and discipline or the force require that a man she uld be promoted according to merit. experience and long service. The same principle gives a young man of worth chance to rise in the world. It is the identical prin- ciple used by the government in its civil service law.
 1. Because, over his signature in this ca npaien. in his private canvass and by every action of his past life he has de- clared that he will enforce tLe law rigidly and lmpartially.
 5. Because 1t is against lis principles as a gentleman ana agair st his policy as an cfficer to employ personalities to win political contest.
 G. Bccar SC his record for many years is public property, and he asks no more than your candid judgment of his work
 T. Because he is in harmony with the police force.
 B. Because you have never known him to neglect his duty or to fail you when you reeded protection or assistance.
 9. Because his Judgment is good and his ability dnquestioned.
 10. If the present chief of police now criticizes Captain Wier because of any failure to discharge his duty eight months ago. why has the public not been informed of this before and Captain Wier been arraigned before the police commits sion for insuboi dinaticn or derelictIon of 6uty? WILLIAM L. FORT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Old Letter of a Great Poet.

F Following Is a copy Of an old letter, worn and yellow with age, which was written In 1886, by Edgar Allan Poe to William A. Poe. The letter is now owned by William T. Poe, who holds position in the tax commissioners office at the court house. Maria Clemm writes a lit- tie note at the bottom of the letter. She was a relative of the poet and resided with him for many years. The letter has never been published and Is used by the kind permission of its present owner.
 Richmond Va, April 16, 1S36
 Mir William A. Poe Augusta. Ga.
 My Dear Sir:-A press of business has hitherto prevented my replying to your kind letter of the 29th of March enclosing $50 to Mrs. Clemm. Your prompt and gem erous assistance, so frequently mani Tested. is, I assure you, deeply felt and appreciated by myself as well as by her. I trust that she is now so circumstanced or that she soon will be so-as to render
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
ciqar Stand at Court House.

For the ra st eight years a little cigar and candy st-.nd in the ground floor lobby of the court house building has been con- ducted by W F. Eggleston, an old con- federate soldier. who was stricken with blindness to such an extent that he can not distinguish objects out of his left eye and who is totally blind in his right eye.
 Every day during the week he sits be- hind a small counter and glass show case and sells cigars and candy to the off cials and visitors. In this way he makes a comfortable living.
 In 1895, the county commissioners grant cd him the privilege. and since then he has been at the court house nearly every day. His figure has become a familiar one and his little stand a necessity to those whose duties keep them in the vari- ous offices
 Mir Eggleston was a member of Com pany L. Eleventh Alabama, during the civil war, serving under General Forest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
GOSSIP HERE AND THERE
 IN THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
BY HOWARD s. WILLIAMS.

it unnecessary to task the kindness of yourself and brothers any further. On the cay before receiving your letter, I wrote to Washington Poe, Macon in re- ply to a favor of his offering his own as- sistance. He has become a subscriber to the Messenger.
 [ hope you have received our March number That for April will follow soon, I hope.
 It is probable that at some future time, I may avail myself of your kindly invita- ton and pay you a visit in Augusta In the meantime should business or inclna- tion lead you or any of our friends to Virginia it would afford me the greatest pleasure to show you every attention in my power.
 With My best respects to Mrs. Poe, and to your brother, l remain, Dear William.
 Yours most sincerely,
 (SigneD EDGAR A. POE. Dear Cousin Edgar a few days since handed me a note for fifty dollars. for which learn I am indebted to your kind ness-accept my sincere gratituGe-wil you have the goodness to present to your lady my respects, and believe me,
 Yours s:ncereiy.
 (Signed) MARIA CLEMM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
NEW DECATUR.
Mule Cars In Twin Cities Will Soon Be
 Things of the Past.


 New Decatur, February 2S.-(Special)- l. The mule cars which have done service In the Decaturs for many years will soon be a thing of the past as the more mod ern electric cars will soon take their place. w. R. Hall of Selma is in the city and will ask both the Decaturs, at the regular meetings of the city councils next Tuesday night for franchises to transform the mule lines into electric lines He says he will go to work as soon as the franchises are granted and will push the work of putting in the system to completion. He has built several lines of electric cars in different parts of the country. Parties from Birmingham are also asking for franchises and say that they too are willing to start to work at once If the franchise s granted and will push the work. The Decaturs have long been in need of electric cars.
 Thomas Baker and William McComb. officials of the Decatur Light. Power and Fuel company, with headquarters in New York, have been in the city with a view to making extensive improvements in the gas and electric light plants here. They were well pleased with the future out /)ok of the two Decaturs and 1t Is quite possible that they will make extensive improvements on their plants here in the near future.
 The contract for building a S400O0 hotel on Lafayette street has been let to out of town parties and the work Is to be completed by January 1. 1904. The new hotel will be called the Commercial hotel and will be one of the most commodious and up to date hotels in north Alabama. The hotel will have it's own lighting and refrigerator system. 1he money is being furnished by out of town parties.
 Quite extensive repairs are being made on the Bismarck hotel. one of the oldest and most popular hotels in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
RELEASED BY JUDGE FEAGlN.
No Evidence Against cartIedse, But
 Will Appear as Witness.

S D. Cartledge, who was arrested Fr'- day by the detectives, was yesterday re- leased by order of Judge Feagin. The charge against him was burglary and grand larceny, and it was claimed that he was connected with the disappearance of jewelry to the amount of sG0O from the residence of Jacob Abraham 16s0 Third avenue
 Cartledge was placed under s10O bond to appear as a witness aginst another per- son whom the police are looking for. There is no evidence against him.
 Edgar Morris. who was arrested Fri day by the detectives on suspicion of knowing something of the larceny of s417 from Zeke Solomon's saloon Tuesday night. was yesterday released by Judge Feagin. He proved to the satisfaction of the authorities that he knew nothing of the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
WONDERFUL WORKS
 BY REMARKABLE MEN
 s-t. [ The Arno Institute the Sen
 sation. Crowds ThrOnO th6 OfilC6S at 2OO1 Filth Avenue to OV6r1IOWln0. Y Hundreds Go Away Disappointed Not Being Able to Sec the Doctors-While Hundreds Go Away Satisfied and Loud in Their Praises of the Doctors and the Noble Work They
 Doing
FREE FOR TEN EHYS MORE

from the disintegrating ruins of hu- man fallacies is ever garnering the golden grains of imperishable truth.
 Perhaps among no body of educated men does this reverence for an old idea so shacke human thought and bar the progress of scientific investi- gation as in the medical profession. The average medical man clings to an old idea in pathology for treatment with a tenacity that blinds his eyes and deadens his ears to the heralding of a new theory, though born to point the way to the living truth, and if per chance it demolishes the images of blind idolatry, luckily, indeed, Is it if the very truth is not sacrificed upon the altar of conservatism or crucified upon the cross of unbelief.
 If the healing art were a perfect science instead of crude empiricism, then might masterly conservatism with becoming propriety cry out against the heralding of new philosophy.
 The history of intellectual advance ment is that the advent of a new truth before the finite mind of man always has and probably always will mean jar upon his complacent idol atry of accepted theories.
 There is so much of fallacy in the world that truth that does not die a-borning" may scarce survive its in- fancy and eventually die of incredulity -infantum.
 THE ARNO SYSTEM.
 Never in the history of Birmingham has there been so much interest and excite ment over anything as has been In the last few weeks over the new cure given by the doctors of the Arno Institute q. 2O01 Fifth avenue. The deaf have been made 10 hear. the blind to see. lhe reu- matic and paralytic to throw away their crutches and many cures made that seem almost miraculous. Even the medical pro- fession stands aghast at the wonders per- formed by the new system. Cancers. Tumors. Consumption and many diseases heretofore considered incurable yield t9 this wonderful system as by magic. Peo- pie are hockng from an parts of the country and all seem to be satisfied and declare the cures made are almost mir aculous. During the special offer for free treatment the offices will be open from a. m. to p. m. Sundays 10 a. m. to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Accept My Help And Get We'll Without the
 Risk of a Penny.

the utmost that medicine will do by simply a postal sending the coupon below
 All ask and address, and to know the book need will then mail order your druggist TOT bottles Dr. Shoops Restorative You may take 1t month If succeeds cost is $550 If it fails will pay druggist myself sick ones word shall de- eide it.
 realize that this offer would be impossible if did not that Restorative will man doesn't involving $550 and with hundreds of thousands or people without knowing what remedy will do.
 spent lifetime perfecting Restorative before such an offer possible it thousands of times, in hos pitas homes difficult physicians ever meet
 let the world know of it. For twelve years have fair that reasonable sick one could neglect 55000 have accepted that ofer and 39 40 paid for gladly because they got we'll
 My strengthening the inside My brings back this which alone operates the vital organs
 The common way the itself, and many how the results give the weak do It's duty and the results are not only sure, but enduring.
 In little troubles Restorative is the quickest help In difficult troubles it usually the only way to cure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
P. STILES, Probate judge of Jeff

P. STILES Probate judge of Jeff t0U ferson county was elected to the
 office in August. 1898, and in the following November he assumed the duties of the position.
 When Judge Stiles was elected to office he went in with knowledge of the af- fairs connected with the probate judge ship of the county, as for several yea-s before offering for the place he had been chief clerk under Probate Judge Nj. c. Porter.
 Judge Stiles was born in oktibbena county, Mississippi in 1S60 He was edu- eated at the Southwestern Baptist Uni versity, in Jackson, Tenn. From that institution he went to the University of Mississippi to take up the study of law In 1881 he received the degree of B. L., and having finished his course and been prepared to actively enter upon his pro- fession he chose Birmingham as his fu- ture home, coming here in April, 1882.
 On November SJ, lsSb. he was married to Miss May Porter, daughter of Judge M. C. Porter.
 Although Judge Stiles has not yet served one term in office, he is making an excellent record. Over y5 per cent or the cases appealed from his rulings have been sustained by higher courts.
 Born and reared on farm, and later being compelled to work his way through college, Judge Stiles has learned from experience that the essential elements of success are energy and an unfailing de- votion to duty. When quite young he determined to secure a good education. He had to pay his own way, and during the summer months earned sufficient money to defray his expenses the next collegiate year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
A New Convenience.

A dumb waiter" has been installed at the court house. Of course. being so near the halls of justice, it Is operated for strictly business purposes, and, so far, it has never been inspected by officers to ascertain if a little "dampness' can be felt on the bottom of the small boxes The elevator is used by the auditor and the clerks in the office of the board of revenue.
 It was built last week to expedite the work of the officials. and it's two termin- al stations are the board Of revenue office on the first floor and the office of the county auditor on the third floor. It Is proving of great convenience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
DRAWBRIDGE HIT
 BY RIVER STEAMER
STEAMER W. J. 5ETHEA STRIKES BRIDGE ON SOUTHERN ACROSS THE ToMRleBEE AND THROUGH TRAFFIC IS ABANDONED.

Selma February 2s. - Especially = At 1 o'clock this morning, while attempting to pass through the draw of the Southern railway bridge ever the Tombigbee river. near Jackson, the steamer W. J. 1ethsa, Captain Bartee in charge, struck the par tially opened draw span and knocked 1t partly off the pier.
 One end of the draw is two feet under water while the other is tilted twenty feet in the air. The wheels under the draw are broken and it will likely be a week before repairs can be made. The Southern has abandoned through traffic between Selma and Mobile on account of the accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
John w. O'NeiIl.

John W. O'NeilI, candidate for alder man from the Second ward has made a clean, dignified canvass for the office and his friends on the eve of election feel certain of a victory for him.
 He is q young man of great industry and ability and has numerous supporters all over the city to say nothing of his own ward. It is felt that he would make an exceptionally able alderman. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
DADEVILLE.
J. Percy Oliver Is Nominated for Mayo
 By 17 Votes.

Dadeville, February 2s.-(special)- )-In a primary held here today for city officers J. Percy Oliver was nominated for mayor by a majority of IT votes. The following council was nominated: Samuel J. Oliver, c. J. Collier, B. C. Duncan, John H. Lovelace, A. M. Mcintosh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
swAMP-RooT IS PURELY VEGETABLE
IA East 12oth St. New York City.

14 East 120th St. New York City.
 Dear Sirs: T had been suffering severe 1y from kidney trouble. All symptoms were on hand. my former strength and power had left me; l could hardly drag myself along. Even my mental capacity was giving out, and often I wished to die It was then I saw an advertisement of yours in a New York paper, but would not have paid any attention to 1t had it not promised a sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine asserting that your Swamp-Root is purely vege- table and does not contain any harmful drugs. I am seventy years and four months old, and with a good conscience I can recommend Swamp-R Root to all suffer CTS from kidney trouble. 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.
 Oct. 15. 1902. ROBERT BERNER.
 No matter how many doctors you may have tried-no matter how much money you may have spent on other medicines, you really owe it to yourself to at least give Swamp-Root a trial. It's stanchest friends today are those who had almost given up hope of ever becoming well again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01

On Account of the Great Multitude That Could Not See the Doctors During the Last Week of Their Ex- traordnary Offer to Treat Free to a Cure, the Time Will Be Extended Until March 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
DID NOT KNOW | HAD KIDNEY TROUBLE

Gentlemen: About eighteen months ago I was extremely sick for three weeks, and when I was able to leave my bed I was left with exeruciating pains in my back. My water at times looked very much like coffee. l could pass but little at a time. and then only after suffering great pain. My physical condition was such that had no strength and was all run down. he doctors said my kidneys were not af- fected, and while l did not know l had kidney trouble, l somehow felt certain that my kidneys were the cause of my trouble. l procured a bottle of Swamp Root. and inside of three days commenced to get relief. I followed up that bottle with another. end at the completion ot this one found I was completely cured. My cure Is very gratifying to me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01
Presidential Nominations.

Washington, February 2S.-The Presi- dent sent to the senate the following nominations:
 Postmasters-Indian Territory: John w Bayless Sapulpa. Texas: Ulysses G. Roach, Celeste; Leander Hopkins, Ferris Otto Heilig, New Braunfels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-01

All Patients Placing Themselves Un- der Treatment on or Before March 10 Will Be Treated Until Cured Free of Charge. 10 Charge Except for Necessary Medicines and Means Nee essary to Perform a Cure.