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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04
COSTLY BLAZE
IN BROOKLYN
The Historic Academy of Music,
Brooklyn, Is in Ruins.
FIRE PRECEDED BY EXPLOSION
Fircmcn Were Compelled to Direct
Their Efforts Mainly to the Saw
vim. of ImpcriIIcd Surround
ing Property.

New York, Dec. 1.-The historic
Academy Of Music, the largest theater
in Brooklyn, was completely consumed,
Monday, by a fire which is believed 10
have been caused by an explosion In
the building. For a time the flames
threatened adjoining property, and
when the roof fell in, part of 1t STRUCK
a liquor saloon building adjoining, bug,
fortunately, no one was hurt, although
the saloon was destroyed. The loas
was estimated at $500. 600. There is Lao
insurance on the building.
The fire started in the scenery on the
stage Of the theater, where a number
of men were preparing for the test:-
monial dinner of State Senator ME-
Carren, TO be given there Monday
night. For some unknown reason the
fire department was tardy in arriving
on the scene, and it was fully Is min
utes before they had a stream on the
building. It was then found that the
water could be carried scarcely half
way up to the roof. Within half an
hour after the discovery of the fire the
entire building was n roaring furnace,
and the tiremen were bending all their
efforts to saving the surrounding prop
cray.
The Academy, which was an anti
quated building, constructed in 1860 of
brick, sandstone and wood, offered no
resistance to the flames. II was To-
Gated in the heart of the financial dis
trict. Opposite, on Montague street, is
the Brooklyn public library, with owe
10000 volumes. The wind was blow
ing in that direction, and great fears
were expressed for its safety.
The"Way Down East"companv occu-
pied the theater all last week, but all
their scenery and effects were taken
out late Saturday night.
The building IA owned by a stock
company.
The banquet to Senator McCarren
will be held, as scheduled. and will be
given at the Hotel st. George.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04
The ulgheAf COurf.

In Colorado is a small town, which
has the distinction of being away up
above the Cripple Creek, as well as
$4,000 feet above sea level.
In the month of May, not many
years since, they carried the mail to
this town on snow shoes, d distance
Of $50 miles. SO, you see, it is of
come importance.
1t would be important, if for no 9th
er reason than that is boasts a jus
tice OF the peace, and he is as i'm
pOrtant al any other functionary of
his class. However, he has a lot of
solid horse sense.
A suit was to be tried before him,
and one of the parties stirred the
pass" by sending Off and importing a
lawyer.
That case dragged itself out to an
unprecedented length-and the popu-
lace had never dreamed that law was
80 full of objections and exceptions,
motions, protests, congratulations and
the like, as that lawyer proved 1t to
DC, 1T WAS 10 tItIu aIlDLlcT "OIllcI
of the world.
But there was one thing he couldn't
prolong, and that was the prompt,
crisp, decisive Judgment for the
plaintiff" that his honor snapped out
as soon as the trial was fairly over,
and almost before.
"Wcll, sir said the lawyer in tones
of superiority, 'we will have to take
this case to "A higher court"
you can't do that, mister" replied
che magistrate.
"And why not, pray?'
"Therc amt no higher court, sir,
This court is thirteen thousand two
hundred feet above the level of the
sea, strand I'll have you distinctly
understand, sir, that it is the highest
court in all this broad land, SIR
Philadelphia Ledger.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04
FRANCIS N. BRAKES WILL.
Office of the scottish Rite Con-
sistOry mt Des MOines, In.

Dcs Moines, Ia. Dec. 1.-The missing
viii of the late Francis NJ. Drake was
fnAnd Sunday aight among some pa
pers in the Office Of the Dcs MOines
cOnsistory, Scottish Rite masons, or
which order Coy. Drake was a member.
1t was forwarded at once by registered
letter, to Centerville for probate. by Its
terms the six children, including Mil
lie ID. Shonts, Jennie Sawyers, Eva u.
GOss, +. Il. Drake, John A. Drake ana
Mary Lord Sturdevant share equally
and $4,000 goes to Drake university.
The instrument was drawn January
rs. 1897, and was given to Grand Re
COrder Coleman for safe keeping. The
latter thought a later will had bsen
made, and gave the instrument no
thought during the fruitless search sos
It at Centervllle.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT
To Prove What swamp-Root, the Great Kidney Kennedy Will 90
for YOU, Every Reader of Our Paper May nave a sample
Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

ness, sleeplcssncss, nervousness, heart
disturbance due to bad kidney trouble,
skin eruptions from bad blood, neural
pia. rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, ir-
ritability, wornout feeling, lack Of am
bition, loss OF flesh, sallow complexion,
or Bright's disease.
If your water, when allowed to re-
main undisturbcd in a glass or bottle
Tor t~wenty-iour hours, forms a sedi-
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are fesponsio"
Tor more sickness and suffering than any o.hei
disease, therefore, when through neglect OF o'ne'
causes, kidney trouble is permitted 10 continue
fatal results are sure to follow.
Your other organs may need attention-but your
kidneys most, because they do most and need at
.ention first.
II YOU are sick or "feel badly" begin taking
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. the great kidney,
liver and bladder remedy, because as soon as your
kidneys begin to get better they will help all the
other organs to health. A trial will convince any
one.
The mild and immediate effect OF
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-k Root, the great
kidney and bladder remedy, is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures OF the most distress
ing cases. Swamp-Root will set your
whole system right, and the best proof
OF this is a trial.
EAST rzoth ST., NHw Yorx Cry.
DEAR SIRs: OCT. 18th, 1903.
II had been suffering severely from kidney
trouble. All symptoms were on hand my former
strength and power had left me; ! could hardly
drag myself along. Even mi mental capacity was
giving out, and often | wished to die. 1t was then
saw an advertisement OF yours in a New York
paper, but would not have paid any attention to It,
had II not promised "A sworn guarantee win every
bottle Of your medicine asserting that your
Swamp-Root is purely vegetable, and does not
contain any harmful drugs. ] am seventy years
and four months old, and with a good conscience
I can recommend Swanp-Root to all sufferers
from kidney troubles. -Four members Of my
family have been using Swa'np-Root for four
different, kidney diseases, with the same good
results
With many thanks TO you, ! remain,
Very truly yours,
ROBERT BERNER.
You may have a sample bottle OF this
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sent free by mail, postpaid, by which
you may test its virtues for such dis
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diseases, poor digestion, when obliged
to pass your water frequently night and
day, smarting or irritation in passing,
brick-dust or sediment in the urine,
head ache, back ache, lame back, dizzi-
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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

mcnt or settling, or has a cloudy ap-
pearancc, it is evidence that your kid
ncys and bladder need immediate at.
tcntion.
Swamp-Root is the great discovery
Of DR.. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist. Hospitals use 1t
with wonderful success in both slight
and severe cases. Doctors recommend
it to their patients and use it in their
own families, because they recognize
in Swamp-Root the greatest and most
successful remedy.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and
is for sale the world over at druggists
in bottles OF two sizes and two prices
-ffty-ccnt and onc-dollar. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, and the address, Binghamton, N.
y, on every bottle.
the slightest symptoms OF kidney or
it in your family history, send at once
, who will gladly send you by mail, i'm
lie bottle Of Swamp-Root, and a book
n thousands OF testimonial letters re
wamp-Root. In writing to DR.. kiimcr
ay that you read this generous offer in
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04
COLLEGE BUILDING BURNED.
Main building at Jewel College o.
Jewel Junction, Ia. Burned.

MarshalltOwn, la, Dec. The
main building Of the Jewell Lutheran
college, at Jewell Junction, was de-
stroyed by fire Monday. Bert Melang,
Of Randall, Ia, is missing. Several
students had narrow escapes. The loss
on the building is estimated at 49,
OUOi Insurance. Sl2.OOO.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

So Say We All.-McJigger-"Yon DOM
mean to say you believe in divorce!'
Thingumbob-"Well | do in the case OF the
man WIN. is wcdded TO his opinions.'-
Philadelphia Press.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

No circumstance can repair . defect o.
Observation-Disclosures.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consnmp-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds.-J.
f.. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10, LOO.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

Durnley-"By George, ! believe I'm the
greatest fool in the world" Synnex-'That
makes 1t Unanimous Boston Transcript.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

stops the Cough
and works off the cold. Laxative Bronze
Quininc Tablets. Price % cents
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

pntnam Fadclcss Dyes do not stain the
hands or. spot the kettle, except green
and purple.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1903-12-04

as he fond Of mUsic?' II think mot
He enjoys his daughters play!ng."-Cin-
c!unati Times Star.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
SOLDIERS GOVERN AND PRESS
CENSORSHIP IS ESTABLISHED

Denver, Dec. 6.-Colonel Verdeck-
Durg. in command of the troops in the
cripple Creek district. has issued an Or
der defining the regulations which will
DE enforced under military rule. The
order is. in part, as follows:
Headquarters Teller county military
district. Camp Goldfield, Victor, Colo
RADIO. December s, 1903.
THE district of Cripple Creek and
Teller county, state Of Colorado. having
been placed in possession of the mill
tary forces of the state of Colorado,
who have come to restore order, main
tain public tranquility, enforce peace
and quiet under the laws and the con-
stitution of the United States and state
OF Colorado. the colonel commanding
the military forces in the state of Colo
rado. in the Teller county military dis
trict. by order and authority of the
governor and commander-in-chief of
the state of Colorado and the National
Guard of Colorado. makes known and
proclaims the object and purposes of
the government of the state of Colo
rado in thus taking possession of the
Teller county military district.
There exists in Teller county, state
OF Colorado, one or more organizations
controlled by desperate men who are
intimidating the civil authorities and
who are setting at defiance the consti-
tuition and laws Of the state of Colo
rado. SO that the citizens of said coun-
ty OF Teller, by reason of threats and
intimidation and crimes committed by
certain lawless persons in said county.
are unable to enjoy their civil rights in
the judgment of the commander of the
military forces holding it, and 1t is
now fund necessary to preserve order
and maintain quiet by the administra-
tion of military authority The mill
tary district commander therefore will
cause the county to be governed until
the restoration of municipal. authority
and his further orders, by military au-
thority as measure for which it
would seem the previous recital fur
nishes sufficient precedent.
"All persons in possession of arms.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
GOVERNOR TALKS
WITH MITCHELL

Denver, Dec. THE News this
morning says:
Hopes that the conference between
President Mitchell and Governor Pea
body might lead to an early termina-
tion of the Southern coal strike were
shattered yesterday afternoon. For
over three-quarters of an hour the gov
ernor and the labor leader reviewed the
situation at the executive chambers,
but came to no understanding.
While the conference was barren of a
result both Governor Peabody and
President Mitchell express themselves
as well pleased, each saying he has a
better conception of the position of the
other President Mitchell absolutely
refused to discuss the conference, other
than to say his talk with the governor
was of very pleasant nature. He left
on the Ais Burlington for Chicago to
attend conference in the interests OF
the Illinois miners. AS for his return
Colorado, he is undecided.
Governor Peabody was not averse to
discussing the conference last night.
said:
1.-The conference was very pleasant,
although it wasn't productive and re-
suits. At its conclusion President Nit
chell stated that so far as he can see
there is no immediate probability of a
settlement of the strike.
Our conference began by Mr.. Nit
chell reciting the different aspects of
the situation, and the causes that led to
the strike. the eight-hour day. the min
ing of 2,400 pounds of coal for ton.
and the issuance of scrip. He stated
that he has furnished transportation to
1900 or 400 strikers to other fields,
where he has secured them employ
ment; also that over 1000 strikers who
had money have paid their own trans
portation. and have gone to work in
other fields. The remainder are pro-
vided with strike benefits as called for.
Single men are given IS per week,
while married men are given So.
MIR. Mitchell continued that he will
furnish the men with food. clothing and
shelter as long as the strike lasts. or
until they can be transported to other
fields.
In turn I told him that would pro-
tect the people with the same jealous
care as he had said he would look after
his men. l called his attention to the
geographical location of Colorado, and
the absolute necessity of having coal,
and that would see to it that it is pro-
duced if enough laboring men can be
found to mine it. told him his men
might remain in idleness as long as he
cared to board and clothe them, provid-
ed they obeyed the law and committed
no acts of violence.
"As soon, however, as they inter-
fere with men who care to work, that
moment l will interfere with the troops
and grant protection to those who care
to work"
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
Cardinal Condemns sweatsh OBS.

Baltimore. Nd. Dec 6,-Cardinal
Gibbons, in the course of his sermon
at the cathedral to-day condemned
sweat shops" and appealed to his
hearers to discriminate in making their
purchases in favor of employers who
treat their employees with justice and
charity.
The text of his sermon was: Am |
My Brothers Keeper?" and in the
course of it he said:
MANY of these workers. men and
women, are compelled to toll in sweat
shops. of which there are eighteen in
one section of space. They are over
worked and underpaid. After care
full investigation, have discovered that
after laboring six days at ten or twelve
hours a day. their weekly compensa-
tion amounts to Sc or So. And with
this pittance they have to pay for house
rent, food and clothing"
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
Brlsht's Disease Cured.

Whitehall. ILL.,. Dec. IA case has
been recorded in this place recently,
which upsets the theory of many ply.
sicians that Bright's Disease is incur.
able. 1t is the case Of Mr.. Lon Mauley.
whom the doctors told that he could
never recover. Mr.. Manley tells the
story of his case and how hs was
cured in this way:
Il began using Dodd's Kidney Pills
after the doctors had given me up.
For four or five years had Kidney,
Stomach and Liver Troubles; was q
general wreck and at times 1 would
get down with my back so bad that
could not turn myself in bed for three
or four days at time. s
II had several doctors and at last
they told me | had Bright's Disease
and that l could never get we'll. ]
commenced to use Dodd's Kidney Pills
snd am now able to do all my work
and an all right. most heartily
recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills and
am very thankful for the cure they
worked in my case. They saved my
life after the doctors had given me
up"
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
ORDER REGARDING
CARRYING ARMS

Victor. Colo. Dec. 7.-The following
order, No. 1, regulating the carrying of
firearms during the present situation in
the Cripple Creek district, was pro-
mulgated last night my command of
Colonel Verdeckberg. through the ad-
jutant of the district. H. NJ. Libby:
For the information of those con-
cerned. the following paragraph, an
extract from proclamation. dated these
headquarters, December 5th, is re-
ferred to:
"'All persons in possession Of arms.
equipment and munitions of war of any
description. are required to surrender
same on or before IL o'clock noon.
Tuesday. December 8, 1908. to the mill
tary district commander. taking his
receipt for the same. Any person or
persons failing to surrender the said
arms, equipments and munitions of
war will be arrested and confined in
military prison and further punished
as occasion may require
And the following instructions are
promulgated: That all persons, who by
virtue of holding commissions as a po-
lice officer, marshal, constable, sheriff
of deputy sheriff. or persons employed
as watchmen over property, may be
granted permits to carry arms. ammu-
milton and equipment in the discharge
of their lawful duties. by the military
district commander, upon the presenta-
tion of credentials acceptable to him
and upon the delivery of such arms.
ammunition and equipment at a place
designated, which is until further or
ders, his headquarters at Camp Gold
field, Victor, Colorado.
ANY person or persons selling, loan
ing or any way distributing any arms,
ammunition or equipment. shall, before
the execution of such sale, loan or de-
livery. present the said arms, ammuni-
tion or equipment, together with the
credentials. to the party to whom it is
to be sold, loaned or delivered as above
prescribed
"Citizens may upon presentation, as
above stated, be permitted to have and
to keep at their homes or at their
places Of business. weapons for de-
fense. when 1t may appear such is nee
essary in the protection of life and
property in the judgment Of the mill
tary district commander"
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
Typhoid in Pennsylvania.

Butler. Pa, Dec. 6.-About twenty
new casts of typhoid and one death
from the disease were reported yester-
day. Among the new cases is that of
a physician who came here from the
outside to aid. He is the sixth physi-
clan to be stricken.
A report of subcommittee made
yesterday to the executive committee
on the situation shows that the total
number Of fever cases to date is 1.1S6
and the total number Of deaths result
ing from typhoid, thirty-three. The
members of the committee stated that
they had been warned by the State
Board of Health to prepare for a
struggle Of from six weeks to three
months with the epidemic. .
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11

equipments and munitions Of war of
any description are required to surren-
der same on or before II o'clock noon
Tuesday. December 8. 1903. to the mill
tary district commander, taking his re-
ceipt for same"
The order goes on to state that
peaceably- y-dispOsed persons will be
protected in their rights. and that
"all persons who may have heretofore
given aid and solicitation to any of the
heretofore mentioned organizations or
have been in their service, who shall
return to peaceful occupation and pre-
serve quiet and order, holding no fur
ther correspondence or giving aid or
comfort to the heretofore mentioned
organizations. will not be disturbed.
either in person or property. except SO
far under the orders of the military
district commander as the exigencies of
the public service may render neces-
sary.
"All disorders and disturbances of
the peace done by combination and
numbers. and crimes of an aggravated
nature interfering with the military
forces or the laws of the state of Colo
RADIO. will be referred to a proper au-
thority for trial and punishment. Other
misdemeanors will be subject to the
municipal authority II 1t chooses to act.
Civil causes between party and party
will be referred to the ordinary tri-
bunal.
mo publication either by newspa-
pers. pamphlets or hand bill. rejecting
in any way upon the United States and
| the state of Colorado, or its officers. or
| tending in any way to influence the
public mind against the government Of
the United States and the state of Colo
RADIO. will be permitted; and all arti-
cles of news or editorial comment of
correspondence making comments on
the action Or actions of the military
forces of the state of Colorado or the
organizations above referred to, will
not be tolerated.
"All assemblages of persons in the
street. either by day or night, tend to
disorder and are forbidden"
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
Mrs. Eddy Declines Gift.

Concord. N. H.. Dec. 6.-Mrs. Mary
Baker G. Eddy has declined as gift
the new building. erected at cost OF
s1.1S5.000 by the First Church OF
Christ, Scientists, in New York City.
The tender was made by members OF
the church as tribute of loving 10y
atty and gratitude" Mrs. Eddy replied:
1.-The princely gift OF your magnifi-
cent church edifice in New York City
is an unexpected token of your graft
tude and love. l deeply appreciate it,
profoundly thank you for and CRATE
fully accept the spirit OF it, but must
decline to receive that for which you
have sacrificed so much and labored SO
long"
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
FOOT BALL LOSSES.
summary Of Dead and Wounded ~ N.
Last Campaign.

'PetAUs
A Chicago dispatch says that nine.
seen lives were lost on the foot hal;
ien curing Tie season of 1903. One
,r, poy was driven insane from Injuries
Ihirteen players were disabled snma
vi tnem being disabled for life. The
number OF minor but painful accident q
goes into the hundreds and the iiss
OF the severely injured is also neces.
sarily incomplete.
Inc feature Of the years tabulation
Is that it shows serious cas,alties
were practically confined to unframed
prayers. No member of any of the
nrst-ciass elevens was killed or perma.
nehtiy disabled. One Yale player and
one Harvard player suffered a broken
leg. No player in any Of the teams
OF the Big Nine" in the West was
the victim Of any hurt worse than a
wrenched shoulder, bruised head.
sprained knee or a turned ankle.
In consequence OF the INJURIES s,,s-
tained by their players several Of the
minor schools have FORBIDDEN the game
OF foot ball. Two towns-Columbus
junction, Pennsylvania, and Greenfield.
ohio-have stopped the sport as the
result OF petitions circulated by par.
ents.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
Colorado Teachers, Meeting.

Denver. Dec. THE twenty-ninth
annual session of the Colorado Teach
ers' Association will be held in the
East Denver High School, December
2Sth to 31st inclusive.
The association will convene at
10:30 o'clock on Monday morning.
when the educational council will hold
its annual meeting. The assembling of
the general association will take place
at 8 o'clock in the evening. when Presi-
dent F. H. Clark Of Central City will
deliver his annual address.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11
insist on GettIna T.

eome grocers say they don't keep Do.
dance Starch. This is because they have .
stock on hand of other brands contrasting
only l2 OF. in q package, which thsy won't
b. able to sell first, because Defiance con-
tains 16 OF. for the same money.
Do you want Is OF. instead of u ox. for
same money! Then buy Defiance Starch.
Requires no cooking.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11

ProfsAso:-The three elements are fire.
water and air. Each is separate and dis
fire-water and hot-air usually go to-
gether.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11

Tired Hearer-Your sermons are alto
gether too long. Preacher-If you knew a
little more l wouldn't have to tell you SO
many things.
The Dolores star., 1903-12-11

FITS rsrma yCurcd Nonts pervousn sss afts,
hrst day use of DIR. klines Great Nerve Rsstorsr.
Send Tor REE 1900 trial bottle and trsatlss