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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

4 Died al his home three and one-halt
miles southeast of Eldon, at $50 II. Ill.
February Il, 1908, G., w. Golf. He was
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Mrs. Jennie Redfern, wife OF Joseph
Redfern. passed away at the family
residence in Green township, four
miles south of the city, yesterday
morning at 8 o'clock. aged 40 years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
B., c. r. G. N. R'Y.

Leaving and arriving time of train..
Time table at Burlington.
Going North.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

Maggie Francis WEIGH, daughter of
Mr.andMrs. John WEIGH passed away
late Saturday afternoon at the family
residence, 104 Madison avenue. The
deceased was Is years of age and her
death was caused by diabetes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19

From Mondays Daily.
The death of Richard Areingdale one
of the early settlers of Wapello coun-
ty, occurred at his residence, 213 North
Mclean street, yesterday afternoon at
3 O'Clock. The deceased moved to this
county in 1865 and resided in Center
township continuously until his death,
his last few years having been spent
lin this city. The deceased was rs
years of age.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-02-19
First Sub-District,

f. II. Romcsburg. Mystic.
j. b. Heron. Cincinnati.
James B. White. Forbush.
w. A. Ford. Mystic
Thomas Hunt. Blaclkbird, Mo.
IL. G. Street, Mystic.
\. ID. Wood. seymour.
II. X. Shoemaker. New Market,
Patrick McMan. Centerville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
HISTORY OF PANAMA
Little State Which Now Threatens
to Secede from Colombia.
1t Contains the Oldest City on the
American Continents and Is Inter-
estinG in Many other Ways-A
Port of Great importance.

Should the Colombian congress fail
seems probable, and this ia lure re-
suit in a revolution in Panama, as also
seems probable, there is likely to be
established in Central America some
new International boundary lines of
more than passing interest.
Press dispatches tell us that plans
for the revolution are going on apace.
and that seemingly nearly every resi-
dent Of the state is in favor of break
ing away from the government at b.
gotta and declaring the independence
of Panama for the purpose of granting
a right of way for the canal to the
United States. 1t does not tale much
of a prophet to imagine the stars
stripes flying over the entire isthmus
in the near future, and Panama be-
coming the next addition to our terri
tory in our programme of expansion.
So far have the plans for the revolu-
ton gone, and so sure of success are
the leaders, that even the boundary
lines to be demanded Of Colombia have
been decided upon. They will give the
state total length of ATS miles.
st. Augustine is the oldest city in
the United States at the present time
but should we get this slice of Colom-
bia that city would have TO take a
back seat in favor of Panama, which is
the eldest city founded by Europeans
in either G. the Americas. The foun-
datiCn of Panama was laid by Pedro
Arias Davila in 1918. There was then
but one other settlement of Europeans
on either continent, that Ct Santa
Maria el Antigua, near the Atrato,
which was afterwards abandoned. and
of which no trace now remains.
Panama has always been an impor-
tant point in the history OF Central
and South America. Through it passed
the gold and silver of Chill and Peru
on its way to Spain; it was the center
of religious activity for that section of
the world on the part of the Jesuits,
and there are within it to-day several
notable buildings erected by the
monks. Of it's church buildings the
most notable is that of Santa Ana, the
rallying point for the revolutionists OF
the past. Much of the original city
was destroyed by the buccaneer Nor
gan on February "a, 1871, when, after
three weeks of rapine and murder, he
burned the warehouses and many of
the public buildings, and with 175
mules laden with spoils and 600 pris-
oners he recrossed the isthmus to the
Caribbean. Two years later the Span
ish Villacorta began rebuilding the
city, and though it has suffered from
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
THE WORLDS LEPERS
Dread Disease Has Invaded Practi-
cally Every Country and Race.
strict Regulations Against 1t Are
Having IA Good Effect in LOoSeniDG
Its Grasp-RaEes Through
out the Orien(.

Recent Investigations in Norway show
that leprosy in that country is loosening
its grasp, and that the government has
been justified in enforcing its strict iso-
lation regulations.
Though dark races have been more
subject to the scourge of leprosy than the
white, in every country and race there
have been many victims of the dread
disease.
Leprosy has existed since the records
OF history, and perhaps in prehistoric
days it worked its ravages in both Asia
and Africa. Until the Crusades, it was
practically unknown in Europe, but be-
ginning with that period it spread at a
dangerous rate. During the Middle Ages,
almost every village in Great Britain and
France had its leper hospital. Men pres
emily demanded to be segregated from
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

revolutions. earthquakes and other
frishtful affairs, there is much left to-
day that reminds one of the old Span
ish reign.
To run canal through this narrow
neck of land from Colon TO I'aEama
has been the dream of mankind since
1927, when H. de la Serna explored a
route. There are to-day nearly a dozen
routes surveyed across the isthmus.
but only on the one undertaken by De
Lesseps has there been any noticeable
amount of work done
The entire state consists practically
of a barren range of low mountains,
and would be of small interest to the
world in general were it not for the
proposition to connect the two oceans
through it, and also for the existence
of the Panama railroad which has
been in operation since 1855, and was
the first railroad which connected the
two oceans. This railway is to-day,
short though it is, one of the impor-
tant lines of transportation of the
world, and pays to its stockholders
probably larger dividends than any
other similar enterprise. 1t has made
both Panama and Colon ports of no
small importance, and on it and the
canal hinge the value of the state.
If the revolution occurs, and the
state is successful in its fight for indie
pendence, it will hold within it's Dor
ders practically every practical route,
with the exception of the one through
Nicaragua, for an inte-oceNnic canal.
MAX OWEN
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

the lepers, and by the sixteenth century
the disease had begun to disappear from
Europe, save in Portugal, Greece, Nor
way and Sweden, in which countries, as
a writer tells US, 'it has mysteriously
survived from the Middle Ages" To-day
the fearful disease occurs epidemically
in northern and eastern Africa, Egypt,
Arabia. Persia, China. Japan and India;
Russia, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Greece,
France and Spain, and the islands of the
Pacific and Indian oceans; it is prevalent
in Central and South American. Mexico,
the West Indies. Australia. the Hawaiian
islands, and New Zealand. and is found
in New Brunswick ard other parts of
Canada.
India, which country contains over
100000 lepers, is one of the principal
places where leprosy exists No province
in India is free from it. Segregation is
not at all strict; the man who brings
you bread may be leper, or the woman
that passes you freely in the street may
be afflicted
1t is estimated that there are 10000
lepers in the Philippines. Leprosy was
introduced into the Philippines in 1893.
when the emperor of Japan sent to these
islands ship with $50 lepers on board,
the exiles to be consigned to the care Of
the Catholic priests. The govern
ment is now engaged in searching
for the present day lepers and
providing for their isolation. In
the Hawaiian islands strict segrega-
ton has been the rule for many years,
though a considerable number of lepers
are aided by their friends in eluding the
vigilance Of the officers and the exile to
the leper colony on Nolokai. The leper
settlement on Molokai is shut in by
mountain and sea, and escape from it is
almost impossible. Catholic sisters are
the nurses there, the immediate care
takers and the territorial government
makes liberal provision for the support
Of the victims
Though it is not generally known,
leprosy exists in many parts OF the
United States, Louisiana, Florida. Cali
fornia and Minnesota being the chief
CpDlGTS. LSDlOSg has DtEH hEONn III
Louisiana since 1885. and has increased
there of late years, becoming epidemic
about 1866. A report sent to the senate
commission of medical officers of the
marine hospital service, shows that lep-
rosy is distributed in the United States as
follows: Alabama, one case; California,
"a: Florida, "a; Georgia, I; Illinois, 5:
Iowa, /; Louisiana, 155; Maryland, l;
Massachusetts, 2; Minnesota, 20; Mis-
sissippi. 5; Missouri, 5; Montana, 1: Ne
vada, /; New York, 7; North Dakota,
16: Oregon |; Pennsylvania, /; South
Dakota, /; Texas. 8; Wisconsin, 3; max
ing a total of 27S cases.
The disease is now generally regarded
as both contagious and infectious and
scientists urge strict segregation Inter-
national conferences on the subject are
held from time to time, and the REF orts
given at these meetings show that as yet
no progress has been made in the cure OF
the disease. The bacillus OF leprosy was
discovered in 1878 by DR.. Hansen, of Nor
way, but scientists confess themselves
ignorant of the conditions under which
the bacillus grows and develops. as we'll
as the way of its invasion ito the human
system.
KATHERINE POPE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Il understand that your husband was
one OF the lambs in Wall street" said ths
woman who likes to talk things over.
Whoever said that doesn't know any
thing about Charley's disposition" said
young Mrs. Torkins HE was more like
raging lion than lamb. Washing
ton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
On the Sabbath.

Tommy! stop that noise, and coma
here to me" said Mrs. Phamley. DO
you know whose day this is?"
Yes ma'am," replied Tommy.
promptly.
Whose is it?"
"Bridget's. Mary Ann was out last
Sunday. '-Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
4 t:z]. EE:n Z j. ! "a
Based on Experience.

"My dear" asked Mrs. Wedderly.
whats the difference between idealism
ana realism?"
"Idealism,' replied the son-in-law of
her mother, lis loves young dream"
Yes" said the other half. land real
ism?"
oh" answered the masculine end of
the sketch, that's what matrimony
bumps one up against "-Cincinnat
Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
The AnGlOIn aniac.

I ape the English fashion,
ape the English walk;
It's ever been my passion
To ape the English talk:
And It's this great accession
This aping pow'r. l think
Has given the impression
That I'm the missing link.
Brooklyn Eagle,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

you swim ?" she asked

Can you swim?" she asked.
No" he answered, but | can hold
you up while you're trying to learn"
THAT is all that is necessary" she
cried joyously.
And so they went into the water
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Yes, she's a charming woman
That is, as charmers go;
And nO>one ever heard her
Dispensing tales of woe.
As to her neighbors' doings,
She is discreetly mum
Perhaps the secret of it is
The lady's deaf and dumb.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
Did lie Keep On.

Madam" asked the polite stranger.
lis the smell of smoke disagreeable to
you?"
81 don't know" Madam" replied; mo
gentleman ever has smoked in my pres
snce. IN. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

The chief componens of beauty the divine
are order and proportion unity and variety Beauty demands the
coexistence OF these attributes the former for the satisfaction of ens
bl1y the latter for the satisfaction of intelligence.
There thing for which dressmakers seek
else in the perfect figure for and that is line
may have perfect bust perfect waist perhaps hips and the right
length OF figure and be imperfect these projections
rot agree with another
Let me make myself clear. Suppose broad shoulders and we'll
though not too we'll developed bust and slim
hips The waist be thing of beauty but may be-
often IS too small and of all proportion the bust the shoulders
and the hips and strikes uncomfortable
Sclousnes because the line wrong wrong pohoos
OF child at his first writing lesson
In fashion, in all else, proportion and the line
prime factors and ii my opinion per-
lection III womanS figure will, without hesitation,
woman neither tall short perfectly proportional
tall enough be considered tall short enough considered
small
1t is popular mistake that welmade
padding or tight acng that that only object
rect mistakes in the development and une
the bust and waist That is by The corset
Gordan knot of each successful Dress should
cut by artist right what may
length OF the figure well or may
Development and III nine of wemade dress quite
dependent we-made
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
Rather ESotfsticaI,

Il never argue with FOOLS" said
Crankleigh.
Because why?" asked the bartender.
Because when they don't agree with
me feel sorry for them" replied the
homegrown philosopher; land when
they do agree with me feel sorry for
myself. Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Employer-Mr. Redink, you got off
yesterday afternoon under the plea of
being i'll. saw you afterwards going to
the races and you didn't appear at all
unwell.
Clerk-You ought to have seen me
enough then-Tit-Bits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

There are always two sides to
question" said the Droad-minded man.
That's true" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, land the question must always
be carefully studied to ascertain which
side is going to pay the best Wash
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

at seems to me-" said the auburn
haired damsel, that it is only the men
who never marry who know all about
women"
COR, in other Words replied the
cynical bachelor, cit is only the men
who know all about women who never
marry. "-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
Accounted For.

Mammon-Did you attend the wed
ding?
Cupid-Yes, | was among the "alsC
present "-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

rs your son going back to college?"
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel.
Doesn't he know enough?"
Yes; he's got book learnin', but from
the way he's been helpin around the
place this summer | reckon he needs
few more athletics Washington STAY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Jaggles-The members of that explor-
ing party seem confident that they will
make wonderful scientific discoveries.
Have they good reasons for thinking
so?
Waggles-The best. They have taken
press agent along.-N. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
Matter of Business,

Stringem-There goes a man who
makes SIS day, on an average, yet he Is
always looking down in the mouth.
Nibleton-Because why is that?
Stringem-Because that's what he gets
paid for. He's a dentist.-Cincinnat
Enquirer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Pete-Dey tell me dat bully was al
ways coming around here looking for
scraps. Did yo' accommodate him?
Sam-Should say So All hit him wild
a bowl oh hash. Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
KATHERINE POPE.


Little Elmer (who has an inqGiring
mind)-Papa, which bone was it that
was taken from Adam to make woman
of?
Prof. Broadhead-Theb bone of conten-
ion. nv son.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
Esteem.

That Mays lamb was dear to her
lis very safe to bet:
But when the meat trust sent it out
That lamb was dearer yet.
Washington Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
The Bargain Hunter

He-Where are you going. dear?
She-I'm going shopping.
But you haven't got a cent in your
pockets"
Then I'll have more room to hold the
samples. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

do you know anything about the rule
of three?" asked the drummer.
well, | guess yes, replied the grocer
with the weary facial expression. I've
got wife, two-year-old daughter and
mother-in-law." CHICAGO Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
A smile.

This world is like a puzzle page
With problems ever new;
They seem so hard to solve and yet
So easy when you're through!
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Employment geBt-What was the
mat er with your last place?
L.ameStic-The missus was too young.
It made me look old.-N. Y Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Friend-Why do you Kill off so many
people in every act?
Dramatist-The company is small, and
that is the only way can work in all the
characters Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
The Triumph of Reason.

And you gave him your hearth"
"Oh, mamma, how could | withhold
it, after he had confessed himself utter
ly unworthy of it?"-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Figg-You have seen Jones wife, what
is she like? Should you call her pretty?
Fogg-I might if | were TALKING to
Jones.-Stray Stories.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Young Artist-It's al outrage to have
such an ignoramus as Puffers on hang
ing committee.
F'riend-No judge of art, Ell?
Young Artistic is a half-idiot.
Why, sir, he thought my cows were
horses.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

by the OF watered stock and terng swollen
into millions Gigantic frauds pamed upon people as
full business enterprises Our fnancers racne their
brains ccvent the law and the people and by awessness achieve
wealth. being careful only outside and the
jail When their cunning of law are crowned
with success all men tempted to awlessnesS
Captains industry how of unrest the mob violence
and the labor troubles of the time have ostered b vr
methods? We ask for al answer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

80 young Robinson wants to marry
you. Ell? Such impudence!"
why papa! l think he shows very
good taste Chicago American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

BY CHIEF JUSTICE LORE,
OF the Delaware SuDreme Court

AWLESSNESS peryades the land, unrest and discomfort
brood over apparent prosperity We have become the
money center of the world but this has bred evers ap-
petite for gold with all its vulgar Accomplishments Coro-
nets and coas-oams eagerly sought by the and
daughters of late hucsers and butchers and backsmiths
Law has degenerated into awlessness.
We would call halt upon captains of industry
who have brought country its present height of re
Zled speculation Plants worth only thousands of dollars
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

The average length OF whales
jawbone is seven feet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

She-My brother tells me you have
been going in for little speculation
on the stock exchange, lately. Were
you bull or a bear?
He-Neither! was an ass!!-Ally
SlODer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Faultfnding Customer-Those eggs
are week old, to my certain knowledge,
and yet you've kept that sign Fresh
Eggs" sticking up in the basket all that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Grocer's Clerk (righteously indignanO
You're mistaken. ma'am | change
that sign every morning Chicago Trib-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
RELIGION III the Public Schools
BY HON. w. T. HARRIS,
United States Commissioner of Education.

lE principle of religious instruction is authority: that
Of secular instruction is demonstration and vertical
ton 1t is obvious that these two principles should
not be brought into the same school, but separated as
widely as possible In view of these differences be-
tween religious instruction and secular instruction and
in view of the contrast between the spirit of the school
and the spirit of the church. it is clear that the school
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

Gracious! What possible use can
such language be-"
why, lady, langwich like dis is de
only relief fer a bile on a fellers
neck! chicago American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01

cannot successfully undertake religious fact experience
show that the school fails instruction. and is
mat the urch becomes less efficient when abate any i'm
peveness of ifs ceremonial in and in its Use m the
language of the Bible in its ritual
The prerogatlVe of religious church. and if
must remain IN the church. and the nature of things
fared out to the secular school without degenag mere yisn
without living Providence else changing pro:hal
school and destroying the efficiency Of instruction
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-01
The Ps,7Sd Figure in W|om0n
BY NJ. PAQUlN,


lie beautiful is that which, esthetically pleases with
out consideration OF utility. Utility as some phos-
ophers defined it. is the satisfaction of human wants
The beautiful may. therefore, be quite useless and
we will consider it from its esthetic standpoint only
although always in the truly beautiful in nature,
the beauty of the perfect figure carries health and
utility for human purposes along with it.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-04-07

QUICK AND CHARACTERISTICS de-
ponds upon communication. The more
rapid and certain the communication
the better and more profitable the bust
ness. You can get this result only by
using Home Telephone. (tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-04-07

On his return t. Washington. Mr..
John w. Yerkes informed a waiting
world that Republican prospects in
Kentucky have been greatly improved
on account of the dissenSions in the
Democratic ranks" Mr.. Yerkes is mis-
taken. There are no discussions in the
Democratic ranks to speak of, and if
they we're ten times greater than they
are it would not improve Republican
chances. The man isn't living that
will see another Republican desccrat-
ing the Executive building Yerkes'
man TAYLOR querred the game for all
time.-Lexingto Democrat.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-04-07
GAS fitting and plumbing, ring 2lS

SMALL POx IN SCoTT. The smallpox
which has given Scott county so much
trouble has made its appearance in the
Newtown neighborhood Four or five
C res have developed. Health officers,
DR.. R l.. Carrick, DIR. John A. Tevis,
Jr., and DR.. Pack went to Newtown
Saturday and ordered the school dis
missed and also ordered that no religious
or other assemblies be held until fur
Their notice
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-04-07
CUPID'S ARROW.

Ben W. Soper, aged 81, and Miss
Florence B. Dickson, 10. both of Mich
olas, were married at Mt. Sterling last
Wednesday.
VIM. Evans, aged %, and Miss
Bertha Crawford, 10, of Fleming, were
married III Carlisle April g.
VIM. Meteer, of Hutchinson, and
Miss Lille May Clayton, of Fountain
Head, Tenn, formerly of Bourbon,
daughter of Mrs Amanda M. CLAYTON.
and sister of George Clayton. of Hutchi-
son. will be married to-day at Nash
vile. They will reside at Hutchinson.
&C. B. (''Shorty'O Harrison who is a
popular brakeman on Capt. Matlick S
train and Miss Neoma Lovelace, will
wed on the 81 of this month. .s=aa