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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Grants to the United States.

dIIo 70 Tic SUhkCo Sh1e$o'
ARTICLE 1.-THE republic of Panai
ma grants to the United States in
perpetuity the use. occupation and
control of the zone of land and land
Under water for the construction,
maintenance, operation, sanitation
and protection of said canal of the
width of ten miles, extending to the
distance of five miles on each side
of the center line of the route OF
the canal to be constructed, the
said zone beginning in the Carib-
bean sea, three marine miles from
the mean low water mark and ex-
tending to and across the isthmus
of Panama into the Pacific ocean
to distance of three marine miles
from mean low water mark, with
the proviso that the cities of Pana-
ma, Colon, and the harbors ada
cent to said cities; which are in
6luded within the boundaries of
the zone above described, shall not
be included within this grant. The
republic of Panama further grants
to the United States in perpetuity
the use, occupation and control of
any other lands and waters outside
of the zone above described which
may be necessary and convenient
for the construction, maintenance,
operation, sanitation and protection
of the said canal, or of any auXil-
larry canals or other works neces-
sary and convenient for the con-
struction, maintenance, operation,
sanitation and protection of the said
enterprise. The republic of Panama
further grants to the United States
in perpetuity the use, occupation
and control of all islands within the
limits of the zone above described.
and in addition thereto, the group of
small islands in the bay of Panama
named Perico, Naos, Culebra and
Flamenco.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
AS to Conflicting Treaties.


ARTICLE XVIi.-f by virtue of any
existing treaty between the republic
of Panama and any third power
there may be any privilege or CON
cessions relative to an interoceanic
means of communication which
especially favors such third power,
and which in any of it's terms may
be incompatible with the terms of
the present convention, the repub-
lie of Panama agrees to cancel or
modify such treaty in due form, for
which purpose it shall give to the
said third power the requisite noti-
tication within the term of four
months from the date of the present
convention, and in case the existing
treaty contains no clause permitting
its modification or annulment, the
republic of Panama agrees to pro-
cure its modification or annulment
in such form that there shall not
exist any conflict with the stipula-
lions of the present convention.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
When Golf Was taken Seriously.

On Sept 9. 1857, Francis Broune.
son of John Brolne. wabster in Bsnff.
was convicted by the borrow or justice
court of the burg of breaking into the
buithe of Patrick Shand and stealing
therefrcn -sune goif balls" and the
judges ''ordainit the said Francis to
be presentlie tacl.en and Garrett to the
gallowshill Of this burghe and hangit
on the gallows thereof to the death.
whereof William Wat. dempster of
the said assyis. gave DONNIE. st.
James Gazette.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Reads Like a Miracle.

Friarspoint. Miss, Nov. 3O.-Tne
Butler case still continues to be the
talk of the town. Mr.. G. l.. Butler, the
father of the little boy, says:
The doctor said my boy had disease
of the spinal cord, and treated MIN
for two months, during which he got
worse all the time. Finally the doctor
told me he did not know what was the
trouble The boy would wake up dur
ing the night and say that he was
dying. He would be nervous and trem-
bling and would want to run from the
house. saying he saw ugly things
which frightened him. After we had
tried everything else, I read an adver-
tisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills as g.
cure for Nervous Troubles. l pur-
chased some and used them until ne
mad taken altogether eight boxes when
he was sound and well with not a sin
gle symptom of the old trouble. This
was some months ago, and / feel sure
that he is permanently cured. We owe
to Dodd's Kidney Pills all the credit
for his restoration to good health.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Has Feud with the Sultan.

8 The former Turkish consul general
at Rotterdam. Ali Nouri Bey, who was
dismissed and condemned to 101 years
Imprisonment because of his connec-
ton with the satiric journal Daoul, is
trying to get even with the sultan by
bringing out a book entitled Abdul
Hamid in Caricature." He is born
Swede and spent some years in Tur-
key, where he married a princess,
Hairie Ben Aiad. the daughter of a
Tunisian pasta. She is one of the
leaders in the movement for the eman-
cioation of Turkish women.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Surrender Of All Sovereignty.

1II.-The republic of Pana-
ma grants to the United States all
the rights, power and authority
within the zone mentioned and des-
cribed in article 2 of this agreement
and within the limits of ali auxiliary
lands and waters mentioned and
described in said article 2, which
the United States would possess as
if it were the sovereign of the ter
ritory within which said lands and
waters are located to the entire ex-
clusion of the exercise by the repub-
lie of Panama of any such sovereign
rights, power and authority.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Storm Sweeps Germany.

Berlin, Nov. 25.-Tne high winds
which have been accompanied by II
heavy rainfall continue to delay traf-
&c and interrupt Geographic commune
cation and nave caused several rail
road accidents
The Hamburg American line steamer
Deutschland during the storm tore out
the pile to which she was moorcd
while unloading at Hamburg and went
adrift. The mooring chain and tie
pile struck the vessel and broke plate
forward
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Strict Election Law.

Richmond. Va, Nov. 3o.-Thirty- fl We
members of the house and nine OF the
senate failed to get certificates of cleo
ton from the electoral board because
they had not complied with the Harls7-
dale election law. They are required
to make affidavit to the electoral board
within 80 days after election as TO the
amount and character of their eXpendi-
lures in the campaign, and for failure
TO do so they not only lose their seats,
but are subject to Il fine of ST., 900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Rights to the Waterways.

WAS rights subsidiary
to the above grants the republic of
Panama grants in perpetuity to the
United States the right to use the
rivers. streams, lakes and other bod
les of water within its limits for
navigation the supply of water or
water power or other purposes so
far as the use of said rivers, streams,
lakes and bodies of water, and the
waters thereof may be necessary
and convenient for the construction,
maintenance. operation, sanitation,
and protection of the said canal.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
chanoe in Army Uniform.

The most marked change in the uni
form of the army, under the general
order just issued, is that the stripe
on the infantry trousers, which was
changed a year or so ago from white
to blue, will again be white. The same
change will be made in the cheVrons.
and the box spur and black leather
trousers strap will be abandoned
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
payment bv United States.

ARTICLE XXII.-As the price or COM
pensation for the right to the zone
granted in this convention by the
republic of Panama to the United
States. the government of the
United States agrees to pay to the
republic of Panama the sum of S10,-
100000 in gold coin of the United
States on the exchange Of the ratifi-
cations of this convention, and also
an annual payment during the life
of this convention of $250,000 in like
gold coin, beginning nine years
after the date aforesaid. The pro-
visions of this article shall be in
addition to all other benefits as
sufSd to the republic of Panama IN
der this convention. But no delay
or difference OF opinion under this
article or any other provisions OF
this treaty shall affect or interrupt
the full operation and effect OF this
convention In all other respects.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
An "EarIx Auto.n

AS far back as 1897, when the Cour-
ant was only about 80 years Of age,
DR.. Kinsley of his city drove through
the streets of Hartford, one of which
has since been named for him, self
propelling carriage, which was really
a steam automobile. And in 1873 John
Fitch of Windsor began his expert
ments with the Standardization
Couraat
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Effect of Sun spots.

In speaking of the effect of sun
spots on the earth. Prof Elkins of the
Yale observatory said: They pro-
duce no climatic or atmospheric dis
turbances or changes. The effect of
the spots is entirely magnetic. It
takes very sensitive compass to be
affected even"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
wxese Contract Provided For.

XX-The republic of Pana-
ma renounces and grants to the
United States the participation to
which it might have been entitled
in the future earnings of the canal
of the concessionary contract with
Lucien N. B. Wyese, now owned by
the Panama Canal company, or aris-
ing under or relating to the conces-
sions to the Panama railroad COM
pany or any extension or modifica-
ton thereof.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

Cripple Creek, Colo. Nov 3O.-Three
companies of the National Guard from
Lamar, Rocky Ford and Pueblo are al
Camp Gold field and the guards at
various strategic points in the district
are being strengthened, particular at
tcntion being given to the outposts.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Aunin1e Introe.,,e4io.

Representative James Kennedy of
Youngstown, O.. has been taking lib
critics with his boyhood friend, Repre-
sentative Hogg of Colorado Desiring
70 introduce Mr.. Hogg to Representa-
tive Hedge OF Iowa, Kennedy led his
friend around to the Iowan's desk.
Hedgehog, was his laconic excla-
nation as the two met
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

Memphis, Nov. 2s-The entire cotton
belt region of western Mississippi and
Alabama is envclopcd in dense SMOKE
us result of serious forest fires which
have been raging for three days.
Large areas of timber are burning and
the fires have spread rapidly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Coating Stations Provided For.
ARTICLE XxIV-Provides for coaling
stations for the United States.
Joint Commission Plans.

Joint Commission Plans.
Xxy@Defnes the joint
concession referred to. 1t is to be
composed of two appointees OF the
president of the United States and
two of the president of the repub-
tic Of Panama These are to decide
ali disputes, and if unable to do SO
the two governments are to appoint
an umpire.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
State Organizer Arrested

Scofeld, Utah, Nov. 80. -Licutenant
Sorenson and u squad OF men, with
fixed bayonets, took Charles Demolli,
state organizer for the Western FEEDER
alton of Miners, out of !, crowd of 200
striking Italian miners and arrested
him on Il charge of disturbing the
peace. Demo!li WAS taken to tine court
honse. found guilty and sentenced to
thirty dars in mil
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Will Run Foot Race at 90.

Francis King. 80 years old, slightly
deaf and with failing sight, walked
into Ithaca, n. Y, from his home in
Dandy, nine miles away, and, through
a local paper, challenges any man of
his age to run foot race OF five
rods distance. The challenge is un-
derstood to be directed specially at
Joseph Snyder, who lives in Varna.
five miles from Ithaca Uncle Joe."
who is SO years old. prides himself
on being the most sprightly nonogena-
rian ''in all York state"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
May Adjourn This Week.

Washington, Nov. a5.-A suggestion
mas been maize by leaders of b 9TH par
ties i'll the senate which seems to meet
general approval, that the senate fix !,
the middle of December in the regular
session and that the extra session adj
journ sine die before Thanksgiving.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Urges the Canteen.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Lieut Gen.
Young, Chief of staff, has made q
report to the secretary of war. It. is
for most part a compilation of recon-
mcndations made, by subordinate Off
GERS. General Young urges the re-es-
Establishment OF the canteen.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

STATE OF i OHIO c CITY OF TOLEDO ss
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he Is senior
partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY & Co., doing
business in the City OF Toledo, County and State
aforesaid and that said firm viii pay the of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of
CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS
CATAaRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my presence
this 9th day Of December, a. ID. 1885.
A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
T. J. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills the best.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Gas yyorl,s ExplosIon.

Pueblo, Colo, Nov. as.-Eire coming
in contact with gas IN aie pressure
tank blew the roof of the Pueblo gas
works at midnight causing. oonsidera-
BILE damage to apparatus al well as "
the large brick building, Two ,aen
were injured.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
THE TREATY WITH PANAMA
Salient Points of the Agreement Between the New
South American Republic and the United States

of the
ship
of
OF land through will
of
lie
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Futures Taken Care OF.

!" utureS" Taken Care OF.
ARTICLE VIII.-The republic of Pan
ana grants to the United States all
the rights which it has or hereafter
may acquire to the new Panama
canal company aid the Panama
railroad company as a result of the
transfer of sovereignty from the re-
public OF Colombia to the republic
of Panama over the isthmus of Pan
ANA, and authorizes the new Pan
ANA Canal company to sell it's rights
to the United States, as well as the
Panama railroad.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Antarctic Iceperus.

Icebergs in the Arctic regions are
neither so large nor so numerous as
those seen in the Antarctic seas. but
they are usually loftier and more beau
tiful, with spires and domes. When
the sun shines on them, they look like
a fairy city
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Monopoly in Transportation.

ARTICLE V.-The republic of Pana-
ma grants to the United States in
perpetuity monopoly for the con-
struction, maintenance and opera
ton of any system of communica-
ton by means of canal or railroad
across it's territory between the Car
ribbean sea and the Pacific ocean.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Depot ssfe Rohhsd.

Clinton, Mo-. Nov. 3o.-The safe ut
the Frisco depot was blown open in
the night and over 5000 and lot OF
checks stolen. The job evidently was
the work of professional craclxsmeu.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
smalluox an Old Disease.

Contrary to the popular impression,
smallpox is not disease of modern
origin. 1t is doubtful if there are any
authentic data concerning its nrst
appearance, but the earliest chronicle
now existing of its ravages dates from
the sixth century of our present era
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
rhe oldest nIinister.

Providence, R. l., Nov. IS. : Mrs
Phoebe Clifford. the oldest minister in
the Society of Friends in tie world. is
dead here at the age OF 100 years and
i've months
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Old PRESBYTERIAN Church

st. Andrews is the Oldest Presby-
terrain church in South Africa, and it
has for nearly seventy-five years been
the garrison church for Presbyterian
soldiers in Cape Town. 1t is proposed
to erect building to seat about 1000
people.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Rlohfs 70 &c Preserved.

ARTICLE XX11I.-No change either
in the government or in the laws
and treaties of the republic of Pana-
ma shall without the consent OF the
United States affect any right OF the
United States under the present con-
VentiOn.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

railway, and other works, the
United States shall have the right
at all times and in its discretion,to
use its police and its land and naval
forces, or to establish Notifications
for these purposes.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Provisions for Sanitary Work.

ARTICLE VII.-The republic O. Pan
ANA grants to the United States
within the limits of the cities of
Panama and Colon and their ada
cent harbors within the territory
adjacent thereto right of eminent
domain over lands or other proper
ties necessary to complete the work
The right is also granted to con-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Kent alb.

A New York girl testified in
breach of promise case that the defen-
dant had kissed her exactly 1856
times. She must have used street
car register on him and rung up every
Ass as she collected it.-Denver Post
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
pucbess Runs skating Rink.

The Duchess of Bedford is the pro-
prietor of a skating rink in London,
which is one of the most fashionable
afternoon haunts in the English me
tropolis. The duchess herself is IN
daily attendance and an enthusiastic
skater
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Gomners Re-sIentsd

Boston, Mass, Nov. "a. = Samuel
Gompers wis reelected president OF
the American federation of labor by
large plurality.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Foot Ball Fatality.

Paris, ILL.,, No.. 2S.-Felix McWhor-
ter, jr., of Depauw, is unconscious and
probably fatally injured as the result
of IL collision with Shaw, Il half-bacl1
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

P!so's Cure cannot oe too highly spoken OF as
cough cure.-J. w. OBRIEN 322 Third Ave.
N, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6, 1900
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Plans for Protection.

ARTICLE XXI.-If it should become
necessary at any time to employ
armed forces for the safety or pro-
lection of the canal, or of the ships
that make use of the same, or the
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

A pretty woman is generally taken
at her face value.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

The hen is inclined to brood over
her family affairs.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
1he AwfuI Cost OF War.

During the last century war caused
the death of over 100000 of civil
lied men.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

A mo account" man is one who
has no balance in bank.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Sacramento Fruit Shipments.

Sacramento expects to ship to the
East this season 1872 900, 900 pounds, or
5000 carloads Of green fruits.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods, brighter colors, with less
work than others.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

Claims and Previous Debts.
ARTICLE XIX.-All claims or debts
ante-dating this treaty are assumed
by Panama.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

To Cure a Gold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggistsrefund money if it fails to cure 25c-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup

The fellow who makes unpleasant
remarks is by no means remarkable.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
Neutral in Perpetuity.

ARTICLE XVI.-The canal, when con-
structed and entrance thereto, shall
be neutral in perpetuity.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
nanation allays pain, wind collie. CSC bottle
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

Postmaster at Hastings, Neb., in
dicted en- the charge of paying money
to United States Senator Dietrich for
his office.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO,

The manufacturer of yeast doesn't
ALWAYS rise in the world.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

struet public works, including SAM
tary provisions, in those cities, and
levy taxes 10 psy for them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

The bigamist realizes that wife in
the hand is worth two in the divorce
court.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1903-12-03

ARTICLE 1.-The United States guar;
antees and will maintain the indie
pendence of the republic of Panama:
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
A Chance for Artists.

A prize Of $50 is offered for design
for the cover of North Dakota's SOU
venir book which is to be distributed
at the St. Louis Worlds Fair.
Designs may be in black and white
or paintings in colors and must be
the work OF residents of this state
and suitable for reproduction. The
book will be the same size as
"Glimpses of North Dakota" copies Of
which can be had by addressing Com
missioner of Agriculture R. j. Turner,
Bismarck, N. D. The only words to
appear on the cover to be "Glimpses
Of North Dakota"
1t is desired by the commission that
contestants for the prize submit skele-
ton or specifications" showing color
and kind Of paper they wish used
method Of reproduction. etc, and in
every way possible make their entries
in such form that the commission can
get correct idea Of how the cover
will look when finished. In making a
choice the commission will take into
consideration the cost Of reproducing
the design. All designs must be sub
mitted by Feb. 1, 1904, and should be
addressed to David Bartlett. Fargo
| N. D.
Bismarck daily tribune., 1903-12-23
CABINET MEETINGS SUSPENDED.
None Will Be Held During the Holi-
day Recess.

Washington, Dec 23.-No cabinet
meetings will be held during the holi-
day recess. Both President Roosevelt
and his official advisers will observe
the recess so far as public service will
permit. Such business as the several
cabinet officers may have with the
president will be brought to his atten-
ton by them as individuals, unless
some emergency should arise which
should render it necessary for the cab.
met to assemble as body for its con-
sideration
Such callers as the president may
receive during the holidays will have
to make their engagements for the
afternoons as he will spend no time in
his Office during the mornings.
Secretary Moody had brief confer
ence with the president during the
day They considered the latest Off
cial advices received by the navy de-
partment from the isthmus of Pan
ANA. but assurance is given that they
are of no great importance. Both the
president and Secretary Moody are
keeping in close touch with the situa-
tion through the naval officers at the
isthmus. Should anything either sig
niflcant or important occur there the
administration will be advised imme
diately.