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The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-21
PANAMA AND THE DEMOCRACY.

As usual the democratic party
will sieze the opportunity present.
ed by the secession from Columbia
by the state OF Panama, and the
creation Of an independent repub-
lie from that stale, to make the
usual political ass of itself, and
line up against what is wanted,
not only by the American people,
but by the people OF almost the en-
tire world. The people of the
United States and OF Mexico, al
most unanimously wish construc-
tion Of the canal BY the American
government to proceed in the
shortest possible order. The gen.
eraI sentiment in both the great
republics Of North America is that
by ner obduracy ard contumacy
in the matter Colombia has lost
whatever rights she may have had
upon the isthmus, and that it is
the duty of the United States to go
ahead and build the canal, in any
way it sees properf Shy siezing and
annexing Panama, or as alleged In
the present instance, by fomentlng
and abetting secession of the de-
partment embracing the canal
zone, or in any other old way.
One day last week, when visiting
Hermosillo, THE OASIS editor con-
versed with several OF the most
pro .ainent gentlemen in that city
all natives Of Mexico-and uni
versally they declared that it is a
duty the United States owes the
world to pay no farther attention
to Columbia, but 60 ahead upon
any line of policy and build the
canal.
But the American democratic
party has been utterly unable tC
grasp the spirit OF the American
people. or of the civilized world
for more than half century
From having been fully represen
tative of the most advanced ideas
of the age, as in the time OF Jeffer
son, Monroe and Jackson, it hai
become a veritable clog upon pro
gress or development OF any klnt
whatever. Collectively that grea
but waning party seems to embed,
all the arrogance yet senllity o
the ancient right Of individual vet
possessed by the subjects OF tn
ancient Polish monarchy. AM
whenever anything is proposed 10
the development OF America or G
civilization, the moribund demo
cracy elevates its assirine ears an
brays aloud, "N'Impatsi Vsto,' (for
hid it).
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-21
Cathedral Windows in st. Andrews
Church.

1t grows prettier everyday. Come
and see. The windows have ar
rived from Chicago and are placed
in the new church. All who see
them say they are very pretty,
and add to the general appear
ance of the church. The junior
members of the Guild are working
for the windows in the body of the
church, and have made some $64
towards the price The large east
window, which consists OF three
lights of glass, was presented by Mr.
w. c. Bulge.
SERVICES.
Come to the services on Sunday
at II a. m. and at 1870. All are
cordially invited.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24
To Him That Hath.

Philanthropy and business" are
rather curiOusly related in the minds
OF some people, as the Lewiston Jour.
nal suggests by an anecdOte of a Maine
GARNER. He lived at Cape Elizabeth.
and when he went to Portland he in
Variably favored certain friends with
samples of his produce.
Perhaps it only happened So" but
anyway these friends were always
well to do, and Mr.. Lufkin never un-
hltched the old horse to drive home
without finding tucked away in the
wagon something in return fully as
valuable as his tribute of vegetables,
If not more so.
The neighbOrs noticed that he al
Ways left his little remembrances with
people who were "weIl fixed" So one
uay' when eggs were away up in price
ana he was starting to town with lot
or fresh ones for certain friend. some
one said to him curiously:
why don't you give those eggs to
some poor familyP"
"Ohqder.aid Mr.. Lufkin easily. "Poor
people fran't afford to eat eggs at this
dime or anaro> Eggs is highr'
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24
The Cost Of Clothes In Ru..,a

Barring the inhabitants of the earth
who wear practically no clothes at all.
the costume of the average Russian
costs the least. Ten rubles, or about
S1.5O, will clothe a male citizen of the
cars realm, while the woman's cos.
tune will cost less than So.
The mans costume consists of coarse
cotton trousers tucked into boots of
baif dressed leather. a cotton shirt and
a sheepskin coat A coarse Camlet
eaftan bound around with a sash COM
pletes the dress
The women wear a sarafan, or long
pettcoat, which is held up by straps
running over the shoulders, a chemise
"lth sleeves to the elbow. a kerchief
over the head and a pair of shoes.
Stockings are sometimes worn. but
more frequently the legs and feet are
bound with strips of cotton or linen
cloth. For outdoor wear quilted Jack
et or long cloak is added.
The simplicity and cheapness of the
oress are not due to any lack of vanity.
but to the poor circumstances under
which the majority of the Russians
live.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24
An Independent Lassie.

| In front of a cOnfectiOner's shon in
Paris there used to sit a woman with
two wooden legs. She sold pictures
ana songs and played well on the vio-
lin. In 1S4S she was there, very pretty
and dressed with a good deal of taste.
and when Louis Napoleon. then merely
Prince Louis, used to go through the
street nearly every day, he never pass
ed without giving her something.
She knew him and was also aware of
ais pecuniary embarrassments and his
political ambitions. One evening she
said to him, Monsieur want to saw
word to you"
Say it. madame"
''They tell me that you are good
deal cramped just now. | have at nv
house a comfortable sum which Is
earning nothing. Let me offer it TO
you. You will return the favor when
you are emperor"
Prince Louis did not accept the mon
ey' but he did not forget the kindness.
snd when he became emperor he offer
ed her a small annuity. The woman
was as Independent as she was gener-
Gus. Say to the emperor" she re-
turned, that it is exceedingly good of
MIN to remember me, but | cannot ac-
cept his offer. If he had accepted
mine, | won't say what might have
happened, but as it is, nor
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24

that discOura cement was dawnino IN
Beth's heart? 1t was with difficulty
that the editor kept within the limits
OF New York when each letter now
SAID plainly, Il am tired of my career. .
But he would wait.
one DAY an editorial in Beth's unmis-
taxable style arrived at the Office. It
was her first attempt at editorial writ
ing out 1t was a success. women and
careers it was headed, and it deal,
harshly with the woman who gives Il,
the opportunities to possess a home
ana husband for career. esDcciallv .
literary career. a woman" the edi
tOrIll stated, rs not intended for ca
reerlng. but to help man in his"
II it had not been for the picture of q
| PROBABLY tear stained little face some
miles from New York and a detected
little figure, Editor Harwood would
nave laughed at the strenuous manner
III which the editorial was written.
AS 1t was, he closed his desk early
that evening, giving orders that he
would not be at the office for dav or
two. He also sent to the printcr's ba-
iofe leaving the office the first of a Sc
RES Of short stories to be published in
the magazine
beth, he said when he had held
her hand in greeting longer than was
absolutely necessary for an editor to
holu MS contributors hand. "the edito-
rial on Women and Careers was so
good had to come and tell Won ahont
it,"
A pretty pink suffused Beth's check
as she drew her hand away. Did Won
know l wrote it. Forrest?" she asked
Yes" lie answered, possessing him
self again of her hand. But. Beth
have you not changed your views since
last summers" He looked into her eves
scrutinizingly.
les, Forrest; I'm so tired and dis
couraged. can't write ANYWAY"
Beth did not seem to mind when he
TOOK her other hand and gently drew
her head On to his breast. But remorse
mingled with his pleasure.
Little girl" he said after awhile
could you forgive me if l confessed
something-if l said 1 had purposelv
refused to publish your manuscripts
because l wanted to discourage YOU. If
! told you they are all good and that
fhe first of the series has already gone
10 the printer-cOuld you forgive me.
dearF He looked down at her anx-
iOusly.
And Beth decided to have husband |
as well as a career.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24
The
NEW YORK WORLD
THRICE-A-WEEK EDITION.
Read Wherever the English LanpuaDo
is spoken.

The Week World was a brilliant
success IN the beginning and has beer
steadily growing ever since. Time is the
test OF all things, and has set its seal of an
ProvaI on the Thrice-a-Week World wbitI
L. widely circulated in every State and Tar
rltory OF the Union, and wherever there are
people who can read our mother tongue
=. Ihls paper for the year 1903, will make
Its news service, if possible, more extenl
slVe than ever. All events of importance
10 matter where they happen, are reported
accurately and promptly.
Ihe subscriber, for only one dollar q vaar
gets three papers every week and more
news and general reading than most great
dallles can furnish at five or six times the
price. '--o' 'n0
The Thnce-a-W Week World is absoln+aI,,
talr IN its political news. Partisan bias is
never allowed to affect its news columns
ana Democrat and Republican alike can
obtain III its pages truthful accounts of ali
the great political campaigns.
IN addition to all the news, the Thrice-a-
week World furnishes the best serial fiction
elaborate market reports and other features
of interest. u Go
The Thrice-a- Week Worlds regular snb-
ssIcrptlon price is only $1.OO per wear and
thls pays for 156 papers We offer this nm
equaled newspaper and The SMYRNA TIMES
together one year for $1.75. The regular
INSCRIPTION price of the two papers is So. 90.
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24

Several weeks had elapsed since n
blue envelope had added to the number
OF letters on the editors desk, when one
morning he searched through the heap
of manuscripts and nothing blue met
his eye.
Disappointment was his first sensa-
tion; then his heart began to beat
faster, for long, white, commonplace
looking envelope with a familiar hand
writing across it stared him in the
race. He tore it open nervously. Beth
had begun her career.
Leaning back in his chair, the editor
read and re-read the little story. Yes"
ne thought, lit is good 1t is we'll told.
1t is well worth printing"
A realization of the fact that Beth's
story was good took her farther and
farther from Forrest. He read it again.
and as he finished the last page light
dawned on his face.
Turning to his stenographer, he die
tated a businesslike and still some
what friendly letter to Beth. He told
her the story was not bad, yet it was
not available for publication. He re-
Trained from inclosing the usual printed
slip, he said, fearing that it might dis
courage her. He would keep the manu-
script and she could, If she desired.
submit others to him for his criticism.
When the letter was signed, the editor
wore a more hopeful expression than
had been on his face since his return.
lie saw a way out of his own unhappi
ness. He would win Beth yet.
After that his letters were always die
tated to her. Less and less Of the lover
was suggested in them and more of the
critical editor. One by one her manu-
scripts came to him, and one by one
they were folded and placed in the
drawer reserved for them. Each one
brought back to Beth a letter saying
there was an improvement, but that
they were still unavailable"
The stories came frequently for
months, and very few little blue let
ters came to Forrest. The manuscripts
were better than any he was printing
monthly in his magazine, but he must
gam his end. He was not an editor in
thls case He was a determined wOoer.
Fewer stories and more blue letters |
Degan to arrive from the little home
Town. Could he read between the lines
Smyrna times., 1903-06-24
BETH'.S
CAREER
BY RUBY DOUGLAS
Copyright, 1909, By r. c. Mcclure
s"e"o'@sO"e.sa.o.o..a..o..o.,

NOrrest Harwood walked aimIessI,
.nrough the archway of trees leadino
" Ills old' home. Those two weel,s ~
Ils summer holiday had been banniIy
spent-too happily-for now. ON the
i,aI last hlght, 1t all seemed like n drnom
mere mad been an awakenino
Wny' he asked himself. had no baan
80 Dlinu TO the harvest he was reapinp
~, ~ LiilselI! All the days he had sDent
SS-nns beth Knox of his life in New
1orA were now to Forrest Harwood nc
% many stones added to the obstacle
IInpeuIng his life's happiness. And
win What different purnose no had
el".eu all the pleasant little happen
Ime III the literary world-in his world.
ne nope that she should learn to see if
lHrough his eyes has prompted all the
prettily told incidents.
Little dld he know then of the am
ollIon ne was creating within Betb's
Dleast 10 be of that world. not merely
III IT, When he had asked her on that
IasI nieht to come with him, to live
win MIN in his world. to help him
StII ulSher on the ladder he had
CHOSEN, she told him gently, but firmly.
no' she would have a career: she
"ouIu write and be some one.
ana so it was that Forrest Harwood
returned to his desk conscious that he
MAD all unintentionally, made an am
DIuous woman of his little PLAYMATE
ne felt that she had loved him, but he
nau spoiled all that. She would have
her career, and he would take ND the
work where he had left it-with no
Beth. 0
The little blue missives from the
nome town were filed with enthusiasm
IOr the new work. More and more OF
the ambitious woman and less of the
niue Beth peeped out from between
the lines.
But Forrest was none the less eager
10 search through the great piles of
mail for the coveted letters. They
came at regular intervals, each one
laying the foundations for big castles.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-06-27

with foreigners. Their price for the canal
was suddenly worth more than six mill
lions, and then it was raised to ten mil
lions. The Americans thought this to be
unreasonable, Colombia wanting to drive
too sharp bargain.
1t would be we'll to hear all and form no
opinions as to what will be the outcome
of this talk. The Colombians are born
takers, just as much as the Americans,
and they exercise their right Of freedom
solely in this way. since there is no free
press. You hear some say that Colombia
does not need ten millions to put her on
a sound financial basis, because beside
her vast natural resources, such as mines.
etc., she has a large income from her ex-
port and import duties, which are every
day increasing; that this income would
be enough to restore to her prosperity
provided the right use was made OF it.
You hear others say that it is best for
Colombia to ratify the treaty with the
United States because
The Yankees VIII Make the Pansma
Canal By Hook or Crook.
They had better grant her concessions
peacefully than to be forced tc do so, for
they believe that the Americans will take
the territory by force and work it because
they have bought out the rights of the
French Canal Company; therefore the
wisest thing for Colombia to do is to
make sure Of what she can get now.
Little does it matter what be the option
OF the one or the other Of the political par
ties or of the individuals of the nation ;the
present critical financial state OF the coun-
try favors the Canal Treaty. and the Gov
ernment more than any other party has
realized this. Until the day that Con-
gress or a convention has met the last
word concerning the canal will not be
heard. The resolving of this important
affair lies with the Government, and
whatever they do will decide the fate OF
the country.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-06-27
An Aegravattne Cough Cured.

A customer of ours who had been suffering
from severe cough for six months, bought
two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
from us and was entirely cured by one and a
half bottles of it. 1t gives perfect satisfaction
with our trade.-HAYNEs PARKER & Co.,
Lineville, Ala. For sale by Mrs. II, NJ.
Schneiders q Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-05
FOREIGN .

Over $50 residents of JuNkesjarvl,
ton
The Irish land question debate be-
gun in the British commons by John
Redmond.
The Prussian statistical Office re
ports there are 70,S29 insane patients
in the 279 asylums of Prussia.
King Edward announced that Queen
Victorias collection of 1897 jubilee
presents will be exhibited at st. Louis
fair
The Russo-Persian bank is being or
ganized with branches at Moscow q.
Tifis. Bak, Erivan, Tobriz and Tehe-
ran.
1t is reported in Japan that Russia
proposes to obtain loan for China
to enable the latter to pay off the in
demnity to the powers.
David J. Hill, the recently appoint
ed United States minister to Switzer-
land. presented his credentials to
President Deucher at Bern.
Naval Lieutenant Solari, a collabor-
ator of Marconi in his wireless tel
egraph work, and Baroness Ida d
Rubini, were married at Turin.
King Edward has conferred the
grand cross of st. Michael and ST.
George on Sir Michael Herbert, the
British ambassador at Washington.
The car has ordered the immediate
cfrl1ntinn of tho nTOnOCnd IHpn-
salmi-Kayana railroad, so as to give
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-05

to settle the accounts of officers DUR
ing the Spanish war period and the
adoption of the senate amendment to.
two other comparatively unimportant
measures. The senate passed the for
tifcations appropriation bill and the
house immigration bill, with amend
ments. The general deficiency bill
the last of the appropriation measures
to be considered, was reported The,
greater part of the day was given up
to consideration of the Aldrich bond
deposit bill, which was defeated at
length, but upon which a vote was
reached. Senator Aldrich said the re-
publican party would undertake a re-
ductio nof the revenues at the next
session of congress provided there
was a surplus. The senate took a
recess until II o'clock today when a
session will be held for the Purpose
of delivering eulogies upon deceased
members of the house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-05
Reeds Bright Office Boy.

The late Thomas Bracket Reed was
fond of telling the following story re-
garding the bright little Office boy
whom he kept in his employ in Wash
ington, and for whom he prophesied a.
brilliant financial career:
A gentleman calling on Mr.. Reed
one day, while waiting in the recep-
ton room, was attracted by the man
ner of the small attendant, and started
a random conversation.
"And how much do you earn week,
my boy?" he inquired.
Fifty dollars" said the youngster
with avidity.
Being shown into the speakers pri-
vate Office just lnen, the visitors sur
prise found vent in words.
mighty bright boy you have there,
Mr.. Reed, to be getting $50 a week"
he remarked.
Fifty dollars" said Mr.. Reed, che
gets $3.50"
"But he told me just now you were
giving him $50 a week." persisted the
gentleman
Nonsense" said Mr. Reed, and
touched the bell. Billy" he said,
did you tell this gentleman I was pay
ing you $50 week."
mo, sir"
"You didn't? Well, what did you
say?"
81 said l earned it," was the prompt
and stout rejoinder.-New York NAH
and Express.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-05

ing for the examination and licensing
of stationary engineers, which has
been killed at several sessions, was
reported for indefinite postponement
by the committee on state affairs, as
was also the bill providing for the bet
ter protection of lives on vessels. The
bill repeating the law requiring can
didates to file statements Of their cleo
ton expenses was on the calendar
for indefinite postponement Mr..
Benson moved that it be ordered to
third reading instead, but was ruled
out Of order. He made brief speech
for the bill. On the question of kill
ing the bill to repeal the law the ayes
and noes were called, and the as
sembly refused So to 81 to indefinitely
postpone. The bill was then referred
to the judiciary committee by a vote
of A to As. The following bills were
passed: requiring three weeks notice
of special town meetings and author
izing cities Of the third class to Dor
row 100000 annually for school pur-
| poses. They are now limited to 500
600. The following bills were killed {:
| reducing sheriff's fee for conveying
| prisoners, providing for the punish
ment of any public official soliciting
a bride and providing $4,000 con-
! tingent fund to guard against conta-
gious diseases. A resolution was in
trOduced instructing the tax commits
sion to acertain whether north Wis
| cOnsin corporations were paying as
! high taxes relatively as those of the
| southern part of the state. The ma
| jOrity of the committee on privileges
and elections presented a report on
| the Merton primary bill in the senate
The report stated that the majority
| Of the committee favored the passage
of the bill with slight amendment rel
ative to publication of notices in not
less than two and not more than two
newspapers for three weeks previous
| to the primary. Senators Whitehead
and Morse dissent from the report
! The committee was unanimous in ask
! ing that the bill be placed on the cal
endar for next Wednesday morning
! It is understood at this time Senator
Whitehead will move that action be
| laid over until March 25th, the same
day as the senatorial resolutions come
up for consideration. The Merton
! bill is like the one the governor ia
vors, except it calls for a state con
vention to frame a platform.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-03-05
MORTUARY.

E. Ellery Anderson, for many years
prominent in New York reform move
ments, died.
Rene Hilbert, 33 years old and a
member Of the firm Of A. J. Hilbert &
Co. of Milwaukee, died of heart dis
ease at his home.
John Forbes-Robertson, art critic
and Journalist and father Of the actor
manager, Johnston Forbes-Robertson,
died in London at the age of 81.
Mrs. Dena Block, wife Of Fred L..
Block, member of the department firm
of Schipper & Block, the best known
business firm of Peoria, H., died.
John Philbrick Latin of New York,
son of Lycurgus Latin and grandson
of Matthew Latin of Chicago, died
suddenly at Miami, Fla, where he had
gone for a brief vacation. He was
AZ years old.
Mrs. Hetta K. Elkins, widow of the
! late Henry K Elkins, wealthy lum-
herman and member of the Chicago
board of trade directorate, died in
| Washington, D. C. Mrs. Elllins went
| to Washington several months ago to
visit.
Abe E. Beggs, aged 81 years, for
| twenty-three years head buyer in the
| hog department of the Armour Pack
ing Company, died at Kansas City,
Mo. He was born near Virginia, ILL.,,
and was widely known among stock
men throughout the country.
Henry F'arrer, one Of the best
known water color painters in Ameri-
ca, is dead in New York. He was
born in London in 1913 and came to
| this country in 1861. For years he
was secretary of the American Water
! Color society and a prolific contribu-
tor to its exhibitions.
Benjamin c.. Rogers, former mayor
of Beloit, died at Pasadena, Cal, at
| the age Of so years. Previous to
| 1898 he had resided in Beloit fifty
years. Besides being mayor he
! served as school commissioner, alder
man and police justice. He was
wealthy and is survived by a wife.
! He had no children.
/ Martin Boersmann, painter and
low German scholar, is dead at Han
over. Prussia. He was 50 years old
and formerly lived in New York,
where he founded the first low Ger
man newspaper in America. 1t was
! called Uns ModeTs-Sprache. Mr..
| Boersmann had the most complete Il
| brary of low German books in the
world.
Miles Ross is dead at his home in
| New Brunswick, n. j., from Bright's
! disease. Mr.. Ross was one Of New
Jerseys delegation in every demo
cratic national convention from 1868