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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06
wM. AUG. kTLKE, Attorney. aug

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ an application will be made TO the GOV.
ernor of Psnnsylvania. on Wednesday, Octo,
Der "a. A. ID. ISIS bv John W Lowell, BlasIus
lecRtr, Michael Haberhush. james q. Gable
bly,, entitled " An act 10 provide for The incor.
poration ana regulation 0f certain corpora
lions )" approved April %. MA, ard the supple.
ments thereto, for the charter OF an intended
corporation To be called 1.-THE HON EBUlLD-
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS. OF Ian
CASTER, PA. the character ana object OF
which is the accumuIatinR of a fnno by the
contributions OF the members thereof. aud the
loaniug OF he same TO them ir IN time to time
TO enable them to purchase real estate, build
themselves dwelling houses or engage IN any
Legitimate business, and Tor this purpose TO
havs pos .ess and enjoy AL the righu. Dement'S
and privileges OF said act OF Assembly ana
supplements thereto JOHN A Guile,
O3AAaIIl3l6 Is a, sd So iciIor.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06
JOHN WANAMAkER.
GODS SARSAPARILLA.
Pure Blood

Is absolutely ne cessary In order to have per.
feet health Hood 3 sarssparliIa is the great
blood purifier, quickly conquering scrofula,
salt heum, ana all other insidious enemies
which attack the blood and undermine the
health, 1t also builds up the whole system
cures dyspepsia and sick headache, ana over
comes tnat tired feeling.
Il have taken two bottles of Hoods SaIsa.
parilla Tor salt lheum ana dyspepsia. with
which was troubled very much, After TAX.
ing this medicine am feeling as well as ever
In my life." g. W. losE, Pottsville Pa.
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
Il have been u tIoupled by scrofulous afec-
ton all my life. 1t Is one OF the marsed rec.
objections Of my boyhood days, and for several
years has rendered me unable to do much. /
think Hoods sartaparilla. which have been
using at intelNa's Tor ten years, is the best
thing have over taken. am new GO, and my
general health seems better han ever" IL ID.
ABBOTT, Warren, N. ii.
PuRIflEs THE BLOOD
IL had Il slight blood disorder which l
thought nothing serious, but II grew In q
Il bad form Of sbtn diseaye, witch some called
lupus, breaking out In SORES and ulcers all
over my body. He od's SirsapariLla In u short
time completely cured me. l feel that owe
my life To Hoods sarssparilla" FRED WAcH.
PER, Bourbon. Ind
n. B. BE sure to get only
HOODS SARSAPARILLA
sold by all druggists. o. six for q. Prepared
only by G. /. HOOD 4 CO.. Apothecaries,
Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06

Mr. BLAINE is tipped mp with such
perfect regularity after each uttorsnce OF
conse quepce that he ventures to make that
the amusement Ia becoming monotonous,
but NO publish to-day IN article from the
New York World that exhibiiits the strik'
inc contrast between Mr.. Blsine's recent
historical sketch and the facts
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06

CNOR SALE OR RENT--A BUILDING
II situated four squares from centre OF
city, suitable for any manufacturing purpose.
Has gCod basement. two hoOrsz ana attic. 20
feet front and 45 teet deep. Has Il new IS horse
power boiler ana engine, elevator ana office
complete, with siding IN yard on line OF r.
n Il. X. ana one-story wa ehouse 20 by IS feet
In thu rear Of main building. wan sell or rent
cheap by applying ut once to
CHARLES # MILLER,
$50 lind AZ East King treet.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06

no NOT MISS TO VISITTBE SOUTH
~ Crn Market The nnest bniding and
beet N rkeing, Market days, Tuesday and
at four O'CLOCK. SAILOR
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06

uOUSE FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.
j The Three story Mansard Bo)f House
adjoining Clark's villa. containing eight
rooms, bath room, heater in cellar. p apeI ed
throughout Inquire OF Aug. Il. Bsir. INTEL.
LIGRroER OFFICE, Allan Herr, or ontthe pI en-
Sees, oct2tfd.
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LE8 AZ soitCAs.

ENSTATE OF JOHN A. HOHMANN,
~ late of Lancaster city, deceased. Let
ters testamentary on said estate hsvir g been
granted to the undersigned, all persons in
diaIe payment, aud those having claius or
Demands against the same win present them
without delay for settlement to the under
signed, residing in lancaster city.
GAlHARISk n. HDHMAES,
WASHINGTON X. HIEsTEB,
Executors.
WIN. AUG. kTLRE, Attorney. augll6tdS
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06
The Peoples Cash Store,
FOR SALB OK RENT.

nut, IItIHUHs hHIyI TIn6 una ChhrlOtt6 Stf66Ly
Apply at
mlb6md 802 NORTH MARY STREET.
ROR SALE-AT PRIVATE SALE,
= the three-storv store ana Dwelling
House, No. 4S North Queen street, Lancaster
city, Pa. Inquire of
BIC. KREADY,
No. 81 East King street,
Atty for Estate OF Jacob q. Kready.
sepl9.M, ,W&stfd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-10-06
SPECIAL ASSORTMENT
BLACK GOODS.

We want your money Frank, isn'tit Yes.
bors' money. And in order to get 1t we will
OF or IN exchange Real Jolly sood katured
Bargains. or IN other words, till you get &C.
Quaintea with our New Location we viii give
Won ths
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
The era, g,.n, .f,;,, Year.

The stays Of Upper White propose 10
entertain their friends on the 29ih Of
February at Mr.. Grecns,rect's grand
residence. y good time may be cx-
p.c,ci. MS the very ablcst men on the
river will have the management. The
orchestra is selected from the finest
musical talent in the country. Follow
ing are the assignments:
II. Marcott-Doorkoepcr.
Ben Chris;io-Bouncer.
l.. y. Fowler-Floor Manager.
Charles Smith-lromp.er.
IL. Shoubert-Banjo.
John Daum-Niolin.
Frcncly Singer.
Tie genial II. W. Hustler.
Mr.. Groenstrcet-Cook. Corn dodgcr,
and snow balls for supper.
For further information apply 10 the
Rtlstler.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
coi.ins coal nnd f,,re clay.
YAMrA, Feb. Is, isss.

| ANfAs FtD. 10, Isrf.
| To tho Editor OF TIA iiEnAInt
II you knew inorr about this part of
the world. which was 30 wisely set apart
as u reservation for n few very good
people and called Yampl, YOU would
mention Us little more. We do not
directly belong 10 your country. but We
belong 10 TuE HERALD. and TiK
HERALD to Us Us long rs we pay up.
and this We VIII do. you bet, before any
croSs-maiks get there. Bg, what was
going 10 say Is tia. you oush, TO know
that We have inoTc and better coal anl
grc-clay. besides gold and Iron, ,han
any other place cas-, OF west. enclose
herewith samples Of coal and clay. and
now ;es; them yourself. When yuu get
a clear IRE IN the stove put small piece
OF this coal on top and see how nicely 1t
cok.S. Then take one Of the smaller
bricks, scarcely quarter o. an inch
thick b, twice ~ wilu-,hoy were burn,
in stove for u couple u; houfa-san
You break either OF ihcn, u..Nv.u Your
fingers. II YOU have fingers like ,gy
hro,hoF.in.law and ear OF all the Rus
SLAMS you might do IL. but u you haven't
you can't. - much for the quality. be-
cause the proof u! the pudding Is in the
eating Of It. II found that out yeSr
ago when started 10 Law with the
mcancsi thief and murderer that ever
polluted the atmosphere outside Of
prison wal!s.l
As 10 the quantity OF co,l and clay |
will say nothing. i,ccausc II did you
might take me Tor Dean swift or
Muuchauscn. Parties who want 10
know that must provide themselves
with a scX;ani or - barometer. aud come
and see FOR themselves, rs We have
mountains of Il. might add that
'0.ioot taps liuc will fall shoF; ot meas.
uring the thickness OF the coal. but who
will believe that without seeing IL. com
ing Is It does at time when some say
tina, iron bridges imported cau be built
cheaper. ut iirst cost. than wooden
one. y. GIANEUoCk.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
An I:nd to Bone >craping.

Edward Shepherd. Of Harrisburg. H..
says: Having received 10 much bene-
III from Electric BittcFB. feel It my
duty to let suffering humanity know it.
Have had running sore on my leg for
eight years; my doctors told me would
have to have the bone scrapcd or leg
amputa;ed. used, instead. three bot
ties of Electric Biticrs aud seven boxes
Bucklen's Arnica Salyo, and my leg is
now sound and we'll" Electric Bittcrs
are sold ut fifty cents abottle. and Buck
lens Arnica Salvc at 2lc. per box by all
prugyis;s.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
.. s.ean.un,r,iou ,n,uralirr

Read the following: Mr. q. II. Nor
Fis. Newark. Ark. says: Was down
with ahscess OF lungs. and friends and
physicians pronounced me an iucurable
consnmpiiyc. Began taking Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. am
now on my third bottle. and able 10
oversee the work on my farm. 1t il the
finest medicine ever made Jesse
Middlewafi, Decatur, Ohio, says: "Iiai
1t no, been for DIR. Kings New Dis
coycry for Consumption | would have
died Of lung troubles. Was given up
by doctors. Am now in best Of health ''
Try it. Sample bottles free at any drug
store.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
characteristics Of ihr Horse.

One of the closest observers Of the
points and characteristics OF the horse
says that u horses head indicates his
character very much rs q mans does
Vice Is shown In the eye and mouth.
intelligence in the eye and in the nose.
in the mobile nostril and active ear.
The size Of the eye. the thinncss of the
skin, making the face bony. the large.
open. thin-cged nostril. the fine ear. and
the thin fine name and forelop. are in
dicatiuus Of high breeding, and accom-
paiy high-strung. nervous orginiZa-
iion, which with good limbs and muscu-
lar power. imsures a considerable de.
gree of speed in the animal The stu
pidly lazy horse that drivers call Il
"lunkhoad' has n dull eve. usually Il
narrow forehead and contracted poll.
lie is always n blundcrcr. forgets him
self and s,umblos on smooth ground
gets himself and owner into difficulties.
calks himself, is sometimes positively
lazy, but often n hard goer. He needs
constant care and watchfulness on the
drivers part y buyer of equine flesh
should he able TO detect the good and
bad qualities of the animal he contem-
plates purchasing. This valuable
knowledge is only acquired 10y careful
study of the various parts pf horse
phyIognomv.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
Notan .outnost.p

The Denver Republican republishea
an item that recently appeared in TnE
HERALD and comments as follows:
"Meeher Is - ilourlshing town located
on the very outposia OF civilization in
Colorado. Comparatively near the
tovnsite IS where the u,es slaughtered
Major Ihonburg's command and as-
sassina,ed Father Aleeker. But the
redskin has given place 10 the paleface.
thousands OF cattle now feed upon the
valleys and the long, rolling mesas OF
the White river. while the fertile land
along the many smal! streams Is gener-
orally taken mp by ranchmen.
"Meeker ls proud of her position geo
graphically, and her citizens delight to
recount the history Of her early days.
On such occasions 1t Is not advisable TO
question the veraclly OF the oldest in
habiIant, providing lie does no, care TO
make the acquaintance OF the Police
Magistrate and the columns OF the local
paper. But Meeker is toning down, as
the following item taken from TIM
HERALD OF that place plainly shows:
1.-THE unnecessary shooting which
took place on the streets early the other
morning, and which suddenly awoke
people out OF tholr slumbers. has been
the subject OF good deal Of unfavor-
able comment and determination 10
enforce the ordinance against the carry
ing of guns and promisclouS shooting.
1t sometimes becomes necessary 10 !n-
dulge In little gun practice, especially
when the deck Is short u card or two, or
when II Is shown that there are more
cards In the deck than the rules Of
lioylc recognize, hut Il is radically
wrong to waste cartridges on The street
during The graveyard Stiffness ~ tllc
night, or n any other time fog that mat
ter, aud the practice has got 10 be uip-
ped In the bud, Quietly disposed pco.
pie arc opposed 10 unnecessary shooting
and 1t Is contrary 10 tic bcsi Interests
of the town.
Mr. Metropolitan Editor, We would
have You know that We are no; ION the
very ou,posis OF civilization In Colo
rado" but on the contrary ar sur.
rounded By anl enjoying sll the rights.
heneh,s and privileges o. g high grade
OF civilization and advancement a. can
be found In the m0sl refined and cul.
tnr.i community IN Colorado. Aided
by the State troops We moved the "out-
idsiS and last ycs;ises oi bITl lAIism In
Colorado sixty miles fur
,her west laefoss the Utah lincl last
and propose 10 keep the uu-
cisiiized on their side Of the fence
Ia future. We arc parlonahly proud Of
lur geographical ard advantageous To-
'aiiun; ouT countless herds oi cattle, |
ias; coal deposits, fertile valleys, beau.
iiul scenery, splendid climate, pure
saicr mud other natural advantages.
". are irlly up Ia the umes In Nil that
'eriains to moiern civilization. and In
he grand progressive and Industrial
recession now forming Ia Colorado
and which viii lead tie Silver STATE
Onward TO an cnyiab!c position among
lie States of the uninnl We mean 10 ic
.gh, clos. Ia The head OF the procession.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
Dis>OLJrgoN NOVICE.

Notice is hereby given that the co.
partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned. under the firm name
OF Stone " Con. has this day been dis
solved b mutual consent, W. II. GoH
retiring. All parties indebted TO the
late firm can settle their accounts with
either OF the undersigned. An i'm
mediate settlement is desired. An those
10 whom we are indebted will please
present their bills by the first of the
month. G. w. SroNE,
w. II. Corr.
MrEKEr, Colo, Feb u, 1899.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

u. &. B.aman. attorney Tor the H. X
81, at clenwood Springs. arrived in
Mcescr yesterday and will spend - few
days in this vicinity looking over the
country. NJ. B-aiDan informs us that
the Denver y Rio Grandc bridge across
Grand river is being constructed rs
rapidly as possible. and the Midland
people are getting material on the
ground preparatory TO building their
iron bridge across Grand river a, New
castle in advance of irack-laying to the
latter place.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
THE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS,
rsTsI:I.isIIfD 1850.

Tho nsuy NTwa. of ni'y--iS columns. has u
capacity FOR reading mgiirr equal t. the lurg"
T,.tnrfi phpef-4 n aims tu furnish nll the ncws
~ the d,y. complete In detail. yet concise In
FORM. II Il devoted to Western. and especially
TO Coinrltiu iutcrt4t-.
OR sprrini Telegraph service "a sti-
u.riur to that " any other journal west uf -.
Ifrtis. TnE NEWS employs moro agents nnd
rays moro money for special dispatches than
ali other WC-tcfu newspapers combined
Titl NEWS H. issued every day tn the year.
TIN WEEKLY NEWS furnishe. u compendium
Of every notable event. at home and abroad,
with q llitornl supply uf choice original and
selected nrticlrs specially adapted tu family
entertainment and instruction. II Z tn" best
weekly Newspaper published In the West.
A feature uf both the DAILY and WrIKi.Y
editions Of TITS SIws. of the nrst importance
to the public, i our perfect ssatcm ui innrs"i
reports. Tie absolute reliability uf uur Com
incrrnl department has long been rrcuguiEcd
hy the huslnDss mon oi the STATE, nud CNury i4-
-itr will continue In fftruiHh n true reflex OF
the latest knnais city, Chicago anil 81. Louis,
ns welt as local utiutatiuus.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
US
NO1tt IS.

An adjourned meeting of the stock.
holders OF the Powell Park Ditch com.
pany will be held Mt Mediation " shori.
dar's lumber Office on Saturday. Fobru.
AIRY -, isSs, at . y. IN.
J. l.. MCliATroS,
President.
MEEKER. Colo. Feb. Is. lsSs.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
III. Palace ts.r

Is open 10 tie public and as I propose to
keep nothing but tho very hes, grades
of wine, liquors aud cisars l stn pre-
pared TO meet the demands Of all slio
are Ia search OF the best.
j. Z. ROONEY, 4. J. LITTLE.
Manager. Proprietor.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
i,uc,.lcn,. arn,rn ..l,r.

Tie best salve In the world for cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rhoum. fever
sores. tc;ter. cliappcd hands. chilblains.
corns and all akin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfac-
tion. or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by al druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

The cnterprising proprie;ors Of the
Moeker Hotel have added To the public
comfort and convenience by building u
sidewalk in front of their property east
OF the hotel. The thanks of tue com.
nuni,y are due Harp * Wright for the
initial move in sidewalk building. We
understand Messrs. Major, Drcifilss,
Sanderson and other property owners oil
Main street will lay sidewalks the com
ing week. Mr. Major, at his own ex-
pcnse, put down gravel walk from the
southwest corner of Main and Fourth
TO the northwest corner OF Fourth street
and Park avenue. This will keep peles.
triaDs out Of the mud in that end OF
in%n.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Judge Cherry departed for Denver by
Mondays Gienwood stage after spend
ing u week pleasantly In Meeker. Mr..
Cherry bough, several town lots while
here and carried away options on lot
more
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

l.. BrandcbcrTy and 81 Riggs. two
gentlemen who came in some time ago,
took up ranches adjoining cacl, other
Gear the head OF Sulphur creek the past
s..k. Both are good hay ranches aud
consequently desirable property. II has
generally been supposed that there was
no land vacant on Sulphur, bu; the fac,
that McSsrs. Brandcbcrry aud Riggs
found locations proves something to the
contrary and shows that when man
wants ranch he can iiud one.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Several arrests have been made Lately
on Ia. Grand river side OF the Divide
for violations os the game laws. We
have heard some complaint OF late from
different sections OF White and Bear
riycfs o' parties killing more game than
they could get away with.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
ritr Drus .,sr,.

For dnigs, medicines. paints, books.
sisiloHrsy. fancy AMI toilet articles.
lcid glasses. E.tisis materials, musical
goods. e.. etc. go or send Your orders
10 Dr. h. s;uy.E. Rswlins. Wyoming.
and get lbr hes, goods NJ loves. prices.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Jay lloG, accompanied by William II
Gar,iouhirc, left for the formers ranch
on Upper Bear river this morning. Mr..
Hon has been In poor health lately and
he though, change from city TO rural
life would bc beneficial.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

The Glenwood stage is generally
loaded TO its ful! capacity, both ways,
these days and George Wagner is talk
!ng Of putting on S.S horses instead OF
four In order 10 meet tic demands OF an
increasing business.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

We are in rcceip; Of the full text OF
Congressman Symes' bill recently in.
iroduced In the House TO establish n
special court or tribunal to examine, ad.
jadica;e. and report upon all claims
arising OH, of Indian depredations. We
hope our able Representative will get
the bill through Congress as 1t would be
the means of STRENGTHENING ou, the
tangled mass of Indian depreciation
claims now before the Departments and
Congress. Should the measure become
law 1t would be great benefit to
Colorado and the West in general.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

II the present summer weather con-
'inncs two weeks longer Tsmclincn on
White river will bc turning over Tie
soj and getting ready 10 SOW. The com
Ing season will b. one OF great activity
among our ranchmen rs the pTcscn, in
dlcations point conciusiyely 10 one
thing. namely. there will be three times
rs much ground turned over rs any year
hetoinforc.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Harry GoG has disposed of his Inter
rJt In the Gregory Stables 10 the re-.
naming partner, G.. ". Stone. "Dick
contemplates procuring several spsns
OF hlgh-ilycrs for the coming season.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

The leap year ball given by the ladies
Ut sanderson's hall last Tuesday even
ing WIS an enjoyable event. The ladies
introduced commerlablc feature. viz :;
kept the kids out.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

In another column will be found u
shor; communication from Mr.. Grave.
rock Of Yampa. In which ,ha, gentle
man shows concluslyely tia, the Upper
White anal uppcr lear has other To-
s"arc-s aside from coal. Mr.. &. La,
sen, US several specimens OF u ma,cria
TINT Is undoubtedly iirc.ciay.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
GON StLt..

\ neat frame residence ani two lots.
corner MlI.,ct and Sixth streets. Ono
hundred :eei front on Mark.; b. l5o on
SIKH street. Inquire on the premises
iur additional information. In. i,EA.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
of: >tL1s.

Ar \ BARoAiS-on Of ,hc best
ranches on Coal Greek. Proved up on.
For further information call on or adj
dress Geo. ". Martin, Mcckcr. Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

\ rFcneh g1urmani says: Appetite
Is the mos; ungratcful thing in the
World; the more you DO foE II the sooner
II deserts YOU
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
WEATHER. BULI.i:rIN.

The following shows the range of the
thermometer since our report last sat
nrt!ay noon:
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Valentines were numerous Tues
day. The party who received sixteen
Of them must have had good many
"adm.rrts.n
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Next Wednesday is the anniversary
oi the birth of Washington.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

j. 4. Lewis returned from his Grand
nv.r trip last Wednesday. lie reports
the roads In terrible condition.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Lent began last Tuesday, and the
average hebdomaiary sheet Will rehash
the usual amount Of antcielnyian jokes.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

II. J. Miner aud Frank Sheridan
went out on the clcnwooj stage Mon
day morning. Mr.. Miner returns to hl,
duties on the mad after weeks visit 10
hts family here. and Frank Is out on
Pleasure bent, md will visit the Stale
capital and several towns east OF the
Range before returning home.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
Charter oak oooIins sleeves.

\ full line Of the above celebrated
cooking stoves. NIL sizes. nj J. ". iiugus
y CO... Alsl parlor and heallns stoves.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Drugs. medicines, oils, paints, and
everything In the drug llHo At j. ".
lIngus X Cos.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
fresa Uu.L,,hsa,.

\ large lot Of the very best buck
whea, Just received nj j. v. !Iugus y
Cos.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
sirnE.. risdieinr., Eir.

Failure in the yarn trade Writing
unsuccessful novels.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18
Furniture.

Furniture AMI house-turnlshlng goods
o; all descriptions II j. ". iiugus y
Go. 5. u Lolinm plIcea.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

Eighteen thousand towels ara used In
the Treasury Department every month,
anI yet. saws tho Washington Critic,
the surplus Is not wiped out.
The Meeker herald., 1888-02-18

While Thomas &. Thomas, of Lower
White river, was herding sheep last
week near his ranch, hc came in con-
tact with u mountain Hon tor which lie
had been on the lookout, for some time.
The lion had no chance to escape when
Mr.. Thomas, with two dogs at liis side,
came upon him ami he proved gamey.
His iirst act was 10 kill almost instantly
the youngest dog Ia llne animal, the
property of A. l.. Welch, OF Leadyillel
with one blow. Then he made for Mr.
Thomas, but bullet from that gentle
mans rifle checked him and he man
aged 10 get hold OF the second dog
whose career he cut short In jiny.
In the meantime Mr.. Thomas was no,
idle, as two more hu!lrts made Lls lion
ship surrender aud pass in his checks.
1t was one of the larges, Hons that has
been killed ON White river for some
time, And an examination OF the hide at
Thomas ranch verifys the statement
The head has been reserved for Alr.
ben Price, Of Coyote Basin. Within
the last three years the Thomas have
decreased the number OF mountain
lions in their yicln!ny by six.