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Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

W. favor submitting the ques-
ton of the governorship, 80 far
as the Democratic party is con-
cerned, to a decision by state
primary. If the people OF the
state want Folk, Reed, CAN'T,
HAYES, Williams or Grow az their
candidate for Governor the pri.
mary will decide the matter and
all factions will then b. satisfied.
No man, whether politician or
not, should object to the primary
system which will demonstrate
who is the choice of the Democ-
racy for their standard. bearer.
This will also settle the fight that
is becoming fierce between the
friends OF the different candi-
dates now in the field.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

In u recent interview Congress.
man Vandiver, who is in charge
Of the Folk compaign, and who
has been over a good portion of
the state, expressed himself an
follows:
"Personally, l am in favor Of a
state primary" he said regarding
what action the friends of Mr..
Folk might take before the State
Committee this week. 81 am not
speaking for the Folk committee,
but think that the people cannot
be trusted too much. | believe
that if a state primary we're held
at the present time Mr.. Folk
would get 80 per cent Of the vote
cast. II the State Committee
does not grant II state primary
which it has a perfect right to
dove shall ask for county pri-
maries, such as are already be-
ginning to be granted"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

The Drainy ~ editor Of the
Statesman is fast dropping into
his dotage. Recently he con.
demned preachers for being Dem
ocratic. Last week he cajoled
strong. minded men for holding to
Democratic principles, then ad-
vised Tat teachers in our schools
should instill Republican dope
into the young to discourage par.
ty pre- udice, from his own stand.
point Yes, Baker, and it might
be wei! 70 show to the young gen.
Grafton the evil effects of the
great mass Of corruption, graft
and boodleism which has been
unearthed by the President un.
der his own administration, &c
rotten and corrupt that the act.
ual details arc being suppressed.
The moral effects would no doubt
be instructive, but the rule laid
down by Baker might prove an
offensive boomerang.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

Senator Cockrell has presented
a memorial to Congress from the
officers of the University OF Mis-.
souri,, presenting facts in sup.
port of the claim of the university
for about $4,000 for damages to
the buildings OF the institution
during their occupancy by Union
soldiers during the civil war. A
bill making an appropriation to
satisfy this claim has been intro.
duced by Senator COckrell.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05
Don't Worry.

This Il easier said than done. yet II
may be Of some help 70 consider the
matter. II the cause IL something W.
which you have no control II Ia obvious
that worrying will not help the matter
IN the least. On the other hand, IL
within your control you have only 70
act. When you have q cold and fear
an attack Of pneumonia, buy a bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
use II jndiciously and all cause Of wor.
ry as 10 tbs out ON will quickly DIS.
appear. There is no danger Of pneu
monia when 1t 10 used. For sale Ly
Wittsn Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

Some people are always implor.
ing editors TO write up every evil
in the community. Such people
usually stand around and talk
loudly about the cowardice Of the
town editor. Every once In q
while people come to US and com.
plain that something or some.
body needs tixin' and they want
us to tackle the job OF roasting in
the paper. Our reply usually IL
that we'll print the article il they
will write it and sign their own
name. But we have never found
q person who would come up TO
the scratch on such a show down.
The editor q coward, .eh?
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

An exchange says an old negro
in a neighbOring town arose in a
prayer meeting and said: "Bred-
derin and sisterin, | bin u mighty
mean niggah in my time. ! had
a heap OBJ ups and downs-'spec-
tally dOwns-since l jined dc
church. | stole chickens and
watermillions; l cussed; l got
drunk; | shot craps; l slashed
udder coons wild my razor, an /
done er sight ob udder things;
but thank de good Lawd, bred.
derin an sistsrin. l neber yet
lost my religion.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05


Joseph Temple Graves, the lee.
turer recently delivered his lee.
tnrs on the negro problem, In
Clinton. He believes the way IN
solve the question is ~ have "a
now state buiIded for the negro,
peopled by the negro, governed
and represented by him from the
constable to y. s. Senator'S
state where, and only where, he
may exercise the right OF suf.
frage, and make laws to his lik.
ing for the government OF his
own race"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

An Illinois editor perpetrates
the following: "Old King Coal ia
Il merry soul. A merry soul is
lac. A ton Of him once cost two
and q half, but now costs nearly
w. He makes you hot with a
good warm fire, but a blamed
sight hotter II you are a buyer.
II this isn't true you may call US
q liar"
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05
MILLER COUNTY OUT OF DEBT.

1t is gratifying TO US to an
nounce to the people Of Miller
county, says the Autogram, that
their county is now out Of debt
with considerable money yet TO
come In from the collector before
his settlement is made with the
court March LIST.
The publication of this paper
was begun at Tuscumbia in Au-
gust, 1885. At that time county
warrants were only worth S5c on
the dollar and were hard to get
rid Of at that price.
In this connection County
Treasurer Kallenbach asks us to
give notice to all who may hold
county warrants that money was
set apart to pay them. Miller
county is getting there.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

Every scheme available is be-
ing put forward by the Republi-
can press TO detract attention as
far away from conditions in the
present administration-and the
rOttenness that has been unearth-
ed ut the hands Of the President
AS Is possible in their political
rantings. These conditions in
the postal and other departments
OF the government which have
developed were wholly unexpect-
ed. republicans high up in the
councils of the party have been
caught, and now state affairs are
being aired, local issues made
prominent, and party men are
being appealed TO, to stay by the
ship, even though her old hull
be rotten TO the deck, just 80 a
change may not come to sink her
forever. And it is feared by nd,
m%inistration leaders that there
will be a REPETITION OF the cam
paign OF 1876 forced upon them
which will expose a sesspool OF
corfu ption greater than was
ever known in this government
since its organization. No won.
der they want attention drawn
away from Washington. The
game is becoming desperate, and
suppression OF facts il necessary
to blind Il majority Of the people
until 1t is won. 1t will not stand
muster.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

II is not likely that any of the
wOuld-be mOralizers OF the Re.
publican press will hold up U. S.
Senator Burton--with u nun.
Der OF indictments against him
as an example OF godliness. Bur.
ton Is from Kansas, but he had
too much respect for his liberty
TO be sweatted in Missouri.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05
Pains in the Stomach.

Like toOthacle, this Is 10 = danger.
ous, hut u decidedly unpleasant al.
mont. Persons who are subject to %.
tacks of II will Ike pleased to know ths(t
prompt relief may he had by taking !
dose or two of Chamberlstn's Colic,\
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This,
remedy 10 equally valuable for childrsAI
and when reduced with water and
swsetened 10 pleasant 70 take yoes
ssle by Witten Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

A Henry county farmer found
a cigar in his small sons pocket
recently and, after whipping the
boy for having 1t. smoked it him.
self. The cigar was loaded and
IL burned the farmers whiskers.
The farmer then whipped the
boy again.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

People who are insisting that
Missouri should go Republican,
says the Kansas City World, like
Kansas, have perhaps overlooked
the fact that in Republican Kan,
sas the taxes are about three
times as high as in Democratic
Missouri.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

The other nighta Henry coun.
ty farmer slept on his back and
dreamed that corn would advance
soon on the Chicago Board of
Trade. The next day he bought
10000 bushels, and lost $500. He
now sleeps on his side.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

A Missouri editor is lamenting
the fact that q whole month is
gone in 1904 and no new break
fast food has been sprung. Hold!
They'll come to their oats before
the seasons over.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

Two hundred conventions are
To be held in st. Louis this year
during the Worlds Fair. Why
not hold them all in one day and
have the spasm over with.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

George H. Shepherd Of La
monte, has shipped 3,400 ears OF
corn TO the Worlds Fair at ST.
Louis, Of which Pettis county
will include $500 ears.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

A committee representing the
lines entering st. Louis will rec
ommend to the railway associa-
tons 81 rate OF one fare for the
round trip on account of the
Worlds Fair.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

Several counties throughout
the state have already fixed the
date for Democratic primaries,
and others have called meetings
Of county committees to deter.
mine on q date.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05
For Governor, 1904,
HON. JOSEPH w. FOLK.
Circuit Attorney of st. Louis.

Sedulia is making an effort to
secure the State Democratic Con.
vention, and we see no reason
why the capital of Pettis should
not get it.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

For . bad taste In the mouth take Z
few doses Ct Chamberlain Stomach
and Liver Tablets. Price Is cents
Warranted 70 cure. For sale BY Wit.
ten Drug Co.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

DO you know? The Missouri Pacific
sells round trip tickets to points on ~
own line At n reduction Of 10 per cent
for the round trip, and gives q D dSy,
return limit.
The Missouri Pacific Railway sells
tickets 10 oil leading points from It's
Versailles Office and checks baggage
through. Choice Of lines given In al
cases.
r. N. SIMONs, Agent.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-02-05

The Commoner Organs paper for
three months and THE DEMOCRAT for
one year, both papers, for $3.50. Sub
scribe today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
DISTRICT COURT.

A suit was filed in the District Court
for Santa Fe County today by Simon
Hirsh and Adolph Hirsh, trading under
the co-partnership of s. Hirsh and
Company, versus Pooler and Mares, CO.
partnership, and R. G. Pooler and Emil
lilo. Mares, individually, and said CO.
partnership, to recover SIS and costs
on a note.
A suit was filed in the District Court
for Santa Fe County today in the case
of Herman Brothers versus Thomas F..
Jones to recover the sum of $265.99 for
goods, wares and merchandise sold the
defendant.
In the case of San Juan County VS..
Delinquent Taxpayers, general judg-
ment has been entered with an order
to the county treasurer for the sale of
the properties on which the taxes are
due from the year 1892 to 1902 inclur
sive.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01

were $3.50 in the general fund, $4,000
of 1899 taxes and $52.28 of 1900 taxes,
from which amounts $3.50 were trans
ferred to pay interest on city bonds.
When these bonds were first issued,
the then Democratic city administra-
ton made no provision for the first
interest payment. Two succeeding
Democratic administrations also failed
TO make levies When the present
levy is completed, every cent of de-
linquent and current interest will be
paid. However, tax collections have
been very slow and low of late.
Since Jose D. Sena has been chair
man of the finance committee, the
committee has made quarterly reports
in writing without fail The books of
rants and coupons that have been paid
are open to inspection by any one who
desires to see them. City funds have
been spent honestly and the strictest
economy has been observed. Since
the Republicans again took charge of
the city government every warrant
has been paid, all the records have
been we'll kept and are always open
to the inspection of taxpayers, which
was not always the case under pre-
vious Democratic administrations. In
addition, over two miles of sidewalks
have been constructed, more electric
street lights have been placed, pub
lie hydrants placed and other
improvements made that are helping
to put Santa Fe in line with other
progressive cities.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
Committee on Territories VIII
Present Statehood PROPOSE
tion as Drawn by Repub-
Iican Members.
CHINESE Ex-
CLUs|oN ACT
Amendment introduced by Senator
Patterson Who Will Address the
Senate on the Subject on
Wednesday.

Washington, April IA favorable
report was authorized today on the bill
granting statehood to Oklahoma ami
Indian Territory, under the name of
Oklahoma, and Arizona and New Mex
leo, under the name of Arizona, by the
House committee on territories. The
bill is to be reported substantially as
drawn by the Republican members of
the subcommittee. The Democratic
members have reserved the right to
present a minority report.
Senate.
Washington, April lin the Senate
today Senator Patterson introduced a
bill for the amendment of the Chinese
exclusion act of 1882, giving notice
that on Wednesday next he would ad-
dress the Senate on it, In giving this
notice he said he had received what
he considered definite information that
the Chinese government had denoun-
ced the treaty between that govern
ment and the United States and that
the treaty would expire on December
Z next. Unless the law should be ex-
tended the Chinese could come into the
United States after that date without
obstructions. Senator Platt of Con-
necticut expressed his dissent from
this view
House..
Washington, April 1.-The House to.
day passed the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill without division.
Call for National Bank Statements.
Washington, April 1.-The comptrol-
Ter Of the currency has issued a calf
for the condition of the national banks
at the close of business on Monday,
March 28
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
STRIKE LIKELY
TO MATER|AL|zE
Machinists on the Santa Fe Demand
That Only Union Men Shall Be
Employed.

Topeka, April General Manager
Nudge of the Santa Fe said today in
regard to the proposed strike of ma
chinists along the Santa Fe system:
"The grievance of the machinists has
nothing to do with their wages. They
admit that we are paying them as
much as any other road. The trouble
is based upon the action the COM
pany takes in regard to the employ
ment of it's men. 1t is generally un-
derstood that the Santa Fe employs
men without asking whether or not
they are union men. The machinists
have asked us that hereafter when
men are employed, union men should
be given the preference. This we re-
fuse to do. If the machinists go out,
and think they will, we shall fill
their places at once regardless OF
whether they are union men or not"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
CHANGE IN MAN.
AGING DIRECTOR
OF the American Consolidated Copper
Company-G. n. Patterson of
Denver Succeeds A. r. Gibson.

Mines and Mining" a weekly min
ing journal published in the city o
Denver in recent issue prints the
following item:
| &c. Hutton Patterson, for many
years a resident of Colorado and ac
| lively associated with it's mining in
dustries has been elected a director
and general manager of the American
Consolidated Copper Company of New
Mexico, which has large interests in
New Mexico, over which he will have
supervision and direction generally.
We congratulate the company upon it's
having made so admirable an appoint
ment as from our personal knowledge
OF Mr.. Patterson for years, he is one
of our most conservative, judicious
and conscientious mining men, whose
managing capabilities are of high or
der, not being limited to mining alone,
but with an extensive knowledge of
general business matters"
Mr.. Patterson will soon take active
charge of the properties of the Amer
ican Consolidated Copper Company
situated in the Lordsburg district.
From various sources, the New Mexi.
can learns that the estimate placed
upon Mr.. Pattersons' knowledge, ex-
perience and skill as a mining engin-
eer is borne out by the facts of his
life. In this connection it may be
stated that A. r. Gibson, formerly man.
aging director of the American Con-
solidated Copper Company and who
succeeded in bringing this property up
to commendable condition, has turned
over the active duties of the position
to Mr.. Patterson, who is his successor.
This change in the management was
made upon the recommendation and
solicitation of Mr. Gibson to the board
of directors as his business in every
direction has increased to such an ex-
tent that he has found it very difficult
and in fact almost impossible, to give
the exacting and important duties of
director of the American
Consolidated the attention. time and
care they must have in order to be sue
cessfully conducted
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
HONEST FINANCIAL RECORD.
Of Present City Administration, Con-
else, Clear and Satisfactorily.

That the city has done much better
of late years under Republican ad-
ministration than it did previously un-
der Democratic auspices, can easily be
shown. The following official figures
have been prepared for the New Mexi-
can showing the better financial stand
ing of the city. From April l to De-
cember 81, 1902, the bills incurred for
water, street lighting, police protec-
tion, garbage wagon, sprinkling of the
streets, salaries, donation to the Wo-
mans Board of Trade, fire protection
and a judgment for water service in
Cured prior to the present administra-
tion, amounted to $5,O63.96. The total
income from all sources was only $4,-
28761, leaving an unpaid balance OF
$77635. Among the items of neces-
sary expense for the three-quarters,
1880 for water service, 5000 for street
lighting, $45 for judgments against the
preceding administration, and $67 for
election expenses.
From January 1, 1903, to December
81, 1903, in addition to the above items,
there were the cost of constructing a
good bridge on Upper Palace Avenue
and three street crossings, running the
total of expenditures up to $7,45O.S9,
while the income from all sources, was
only $5,86924, leaving an unpaid bal
ance of $1,581.65. OF the above amount
$4,000 was for water service; $1,2OO
for light service, 5000 on a judgment
against a preceding Democratic admin
istration $240 for the construction or
Palace Avenue bridge; $140 for three
brick crossings, one on Palace Ave
nue., one on Washington Avenue and
one on San Francisco Street.
However. through a compromise ef-
fected by the finance committee OF
which Councilman ]. D.. Sena is chair
man with the Santa Fe Water and
Light Company, the sum of 81 200 was
remitted on the bill of $4,000 OF that
company, this compromise to continue
in effect until the city is on better finan
cial footing. It must be remembered,
that neither the Judgment against the
city or the bill due the Water and
Light Company, can be pro-rated, but
in accordance with an order of the
court, must be paid in full. After Sc
curing this rebate. the unpaid balance
was only $381.65, which will be set
tied as soon al sumcient taxes for
that year are collected.
At the beginning OF this year. there
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
BILL OF ExCEp-
TIoNs NOT FILED
It is Therefore Too Late for Matter tc
Come Up Before the May Term
Of Court,

ST. Louis, April 1.-The case of U.
S. Senator Burton cannot 60 before the
United States court of appeals at st.
Paul on appeal for hearing during it's
May term as the bill of exceptions
was not filed today by Burton's coun'
sci and this was the last chance for fill
ing the bill if the case was going to St
Paul. BY a stipulation of the attor-
neys on both sides, the case may now
be heard in Denver at the September
term of the u. S. court of appeals at
Denver. Otherwise the regular course
will be for a rehearing of the case a.
the December term Of the U. s. court
of appeals in st. Louis
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
FLOOD CONDITIONS
STILL SERIOUS
Houses Flooded and Inhabitants Res
cued in Boats BY Firemen-AlI
Trains AnnuIied.

Indianapolis, April Flood condi
tions throughout southern Indiana ant
southeastern Illinois are still serious
Heavy rains last night added to the
danger. At Portland only three hous
es are above water. At Peru also, the
situation is serious, while at Alexan
dria, where the worst flood in the his
tory Of the town is experienced, the in
habitants were rescued from their
homes by firemen. All trains are an
nulled.
DeIuae Of Rain.
ST. Louis, April IA severe deluge
of rain today caused extensive damage
in the suburbs and somewhat damag-
ed the Cascade gardens at the World S
Fair Several suburban street car
lines were washed out ss - a.
Canal Overflowed Banks.
Piqua, Ohio, April 1.-The hydraulic
canal which supplies this city with
water, overfowed it's banks and 200
residences are surrounded by water. A
number of manufacturing plants were
forced to close
Trains Stalled.
Alliance, Ohio, April 1.-The Cleve-
land & Pittsburg tracks of the Penn
sylvania Company are under water for
ten miles south. The New York limit
ed, east bound is stalled at Wooster,
while another passenger train which
started around to Pittsburg via Cleye.
land has been lost track of. The Ma
honing River at this point is the high
est on record and is still rising.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-04-01
COAL FAMINE
IN IOWA
Lock Out Has Resulted in Clos.
ing the Mines in That
State.
MISSOURI is AFFECTED
Unless There Is a Speedy Settlement
Many Manufacturing Plants Will
Be Closed Down.

Des Moines, Iowa, April 1-Des
Moines and the entire state of Iowa
are confronted with coal famine as
the result of a lockout which closed
every mine in the state and that Sec
tion of Missouri, included in the terri
tory embraced by the affected district.
Local dealers have placed double rush
orders with Kansas City, Omaha and
neigbboring cities but it is possible to
obtain only limited quantities from
these points. Unless the situation is
eased within the next three weeks
many manufacturing plants will be
compelled to shut down.