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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

The short story may be accepted "a
factor in our literature nor is its
value to be underestimate. 1t is
sometimes perhaps. kind of brief
flight in which the embryo novelist
tries his wings. but this is not to say
that it is solely n drill, an object les
son. an abortive novel. On the con-
trary 1t is capable OF n development
OF its own and n poignancy OF sig
nificance which evaporates in tho
larger work. 1t is TO the novel what
the ballad is to the epic, what the bas-
relief is to sculpture. what the etching
is to painting. 1t is no better than
the novel; and we would be sorry to
think, with some enthusiasts on tho
subject. that to it the novel must
finally dwindlo. They are separated
from each other by fine difference
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

WHEN Milton rapturously broke
out; How charming is divine
philosophy. not harsh and grabbed.
as dull fools suppose. but musical as
is Apollo's Lutte, - two distinct feelings.
no doubt swayed his mind tho first
a sense OF what fathomle5s fools the
men were who could taste nothing
but the fang of harsh crnbapples in
the most luscious fruits that hung
from the branches OF the tree OF
knowledge; the second, u sense OF
devout thankfulness for his own en-
ioyment OF their rare flavor and
perfume.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

LIFE means something more than
the mere claims of necessity and il
expenditures were strictly limited by
consideration of utility, if we built
our houses only in such manner as
was necessary 20 protect us from the
heat and cold. and adorned them only
in such manner as was needed TO main
tain good health; il we ate and drank
only those things. and the simplest
and plainest of those. as were required
for physical health and mental we'll
being, in fact, If all our lives were
controlled by the simple desire to see
that every dollar We possessed was
properly utilized and its productivity
assured. the conditions OF existence
would be such. even for the poor. as
10 make life singularly unattractive.
Art which could not defend itself on
tho score OF utility would be complete
ly banishcd, and expenditures for
amusement which could not justify
themselves on the ground that they
were needed TO keep tho mind Ia
happy and hence healthy condition
you'd hs fairly formed wsste!uL
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31
DESTRUCTION OF SEALS.
Report of Operations of the Vessels lr
the North.

The department Of state has received de.
tailed information of the operations OF the
scaling vessels now engaged In killing and
taking seals along the American coast. Al
latest accounts the fleet was of Flattery keep
Ing company with the herd 1t moved up
the coast on It's way to its breeding grounds
on the Pribyloy Islands. On the 2ist' ultimc
the American steamer Michigan passed and
reports the water fairly alive with the seals,
and the vessels had their boats out busily
shooting. Between March IA and "a reports
from fourteen vessels fix their catch at 227,ll
seals.
Several British vessels are now in Victoria
and four or five in process of construction
destined for this years seal operations, max.
ing the total British fleet about seventy, a
against fifty one last year.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

Now. even physically, there are
men born with such n lack of sensi-
bility in their gustatory organs that II
Crawford peach and raw turnip are
all one to them; just as there are 9TH
ers SO obtuse in the sense OF smell as
to get equal satisfaction out OF hello
trope and skunk cabbage But it
will never do to assume such con-
genital defects rs the sole rca-
son why so many good things go
unappreciated in the world. II such
numbers of strong heads and deep
hearts have in all ages identified di-
vine philosophy with green persim-
mons and SO refused to have their
mouths puckered with it it is but fair
to ask whether the harsh and crab
bed way in which philosophy has SO
often been presented, is not largely re-
sponsible for tho issue?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31
NEGROES SOLD AT AUCTION.


a special from Fayettr, Missouri state
that three negroes were sold there last Mon
day az public auction, under the ,agrancy act
which provides for the sale Of Migrants, pos
session given 10 the purchaser during the teru
Of sentence q. W. Patterson, Hcnry Lee ant
Ohio Williams all colored, had been con
ylctcd Of yagrancy, and were all given over tt
the sheriff. The latter decided to take ad
vantage OF the vagrancy act, and advertised
them for sale.
The sale took place in front OF the cour
house steps aud was attended by a greal
crowd of people, among It being many ne
grocs who were highly indignant and who
could scarcely be persuaded that slavery
times had not returned. G. w. Patterson
was first up on the block. He was sturdy
negro and the bidding for him WIS quite
spirited. He was finally knocked down TO I
farmer named Ham for s25.
Henry Lee was not quite so good bargain
for the county. lie brought only s.. Othe
Williams was wlzcned old negro and wa,
sold for a song, 81 secured him to Jamci
Harner, cattle feeder.
The negroes of the town are greatly exer
cised over the affair and threaten vengeance
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

WITH the new school of train rob
bcrs wearing Eyeglasses looking
comely and refined. and carrying over
handsome shoulder college
satchel. we shall enter also on new
era of literature. Tho tank drama
will undergo important notifications,
its hero descending along the pend
ant rubber hose from tho sky scrap
ing tank at which the locomotive re-
freshes its thirsty throat 10 tho win
dow OF the money car. The scene of
great battles between robbers and
robbed will be no longer ghnstly.
gaping abysses of tho remote Rockies
but flowery meads within earshot OF
sylvan glades near great universe
ties
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31
WYOMING CATTLE RUSTLERS.


Word comes from johnson county, Wyom
ing, Of newer aud holder outrages by rang,
rus,lers. They have been shooting down
horses aud cattle FOR fortnight and scores OF
carcas.cs lie on the feeding grounds. The
prairie pirates select the property OF large
owners, who have been vigorously sudeayor
ing 10 stop the stealing.
One rider reports seeing a number Of AMI
mails bearing Senator Carey's brand with sew.
cral rifle bullets In each. Charles Ford Of tn,
johnson county horsc-brccdlng farm OF Hess,
& Ford Is here, afraid for his life to visit hi
ranch. He has received a telegram TO the ef
feet that officers had recovered car OF He's,
II fora's horscs FROM the thieves at a railroad
station in Montana. The thieves are running
johnson, La Trobc and Converse counties
They declare that they own every head o.,
stock and defy the law. Nearly every promi
ncnt rangc-owner hiss been warned that hi
will be killed II he visits the rus;lcr district.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

About 0 O'Clock Saturday morning the
heavy board sign of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association at Eureka, Kansas, was torn
loose from It's fastonlngs and fell distance
of fifteen feet, striking Miss Mary Rlzer OF
the head. The unfortunate young lady died
at O'Clock in the afternoon. She was
prominent in social aud religious circles and
was the sister OF Colonel II. c. Rizer, foi
many years secretary Of the Kansas Board OF
Railway Commissioners and now In the feder.
al service. Every board sign In the city ha,
been taken down since the accident occurred
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

Did you find out the nationality OF
the stranger who joined our party yes
terdny?n asked one traveller OF another
in Egypt
Yes; discovered he was an Eng
lishman."
How did you discover it''
Il asked him If he knew what part
of the United States Kansas was in
and he said 1t was in Buffalo. No.
body but an Englishman could be 10
ignorant o! the geography OF the
United ststsA n-rNsw Yerk PsaaA :,
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SHORTHAND CLASS.

n, Pitnan DJstsm In twelve easy les
IONS. MsmbsGsAip o1.0o. Every member
receives twelve individual lessons BY mail
from PROT Eldon Moran, the Glass Con-
lustor. Remittance should b made TO
Secretary University Extension, Box SO,
81. Louis, No.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31
The Coal Miners Strike.

The Durham miners federation has voted
by majority of 1871 in favor of continuing
the strike against n reduction OF wages The
,-sult was not unexpected, as 1t was with re.
luetaDce that majority of the miners con
scented to take Tho ballot, As both miners and
coal owner, orc stubborn, 1t Is feared thai
TIN strike may 10 indefinitely prolonged
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

THERE is no benefit so large but
malignity will still lessen it; none SO
narrow which a good Interpretation
VIII not enlarge. No man can ever
be grateful who views benefit on the
wrong side, or takes good Office by
The wrong handle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

OUR attainmcnts, our qualities our
value can be judged only relatively
It is only as they compare with those
Of other people. or with some imagin-
airy ideal. that they can be called
strong or weak, good or evil high or
low
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1892-12-31

dow easy 1t is for one benevolent
being to diffuse pleasure around him;
and how truly is kind heart a foun-
tain OF gladpess making everything
In its vicinity to freshen into smiles.
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NOTE THE new DlFFERENllAL FARES

In conjunction with the ERIE SYSTEM
operates Daily Fast Nestibuled Trains to
the Seaboard. You NAV travel In the most
@ egant and complete Pullman Nestibuled
Trains ever constructed and save Sl.5O to
Buffalo and Niagara Falls 600 first class
and s.. 90 second class to New York; S2.35
TO Albany and Troy, and $500 first c ass
and s. % second class TO Boston and New
England Cities.
No rival line offers tho advantages Of
system OF through first and second class
Pullman vestibule day coaches and Pull
man diningcars from Chicago 10 New ork.
lii the only line operating Pullman
cars TO Boston and New England via AL
bany.
Entire trains are lighted BY gas, heated
by steam. Pullman dining cars run
through in either direction.
These luxurious trains are open TO All
classes OF travel. No extra charge for
fast time and unsurpassed nccommcda-
tons.
For detailed information, tickets and
reservations In Pullman cars apply to
your local ticket agent or to any agent OF
all connecting lines OF railway, or TO Chi
cago City Ticket Offices, lO5 Clark St;
Grand Pacific Hotel; Palmer House Dear
born Station, or address
q. M. BEACH. F. c. DONALD.
Cencral Manager. Gen. Pass. AGt.
CHICAGO.
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Hale on Music.

Philip Hale. the Boston correspondent of
the Musical Courier. writes: Tine matter
Of programme making is serious. Surely
ouly In a chrome civilization would audi
ences listen patiently n dozen times during
the winter 10 the 'Waldsten' and Schu-
mann fantasia played By pianists Of high
and low degree. In the ideal land Of the
future, amusemerts will be regulated by
the authorities, and the citizens will be
more carefully protected. There should be
only a limited number of piano reci;als. and
surely not over one a fortnight The In
speetors OF concerts should be aid hand
somely. They should judge of the merits
OF the applicants, who must needs pass a
rigid examination. The strength of the
applicant might be tested by machine,
ard all who succeed IN moving certain
number Of pounds by stroke of finger should
be entered in the book as formidable or
dangerous ami be under constant police
suTveIl ance. Licenses should he issued,
rey0ca bic for sufficient cause. such as undue
force or vaulting ambition in the case Of
pfansts, or wandering from the true pitch
when singers are concerned. ] do not think
1t would be advisable TO compel musicians
TO wear badges or TO give notice of their an
Drnach. say, by the sounding of bell-fhe
habit of the leDer Of the middle ages But
In these days Of apartment hOuses musicians
should be obliged TO live in a distinct quar-
ter Ghetto. An open field might be re-
served IN the suburbs with q row of sheds
each she'd containing an Observation-Disclosures
or fiddle or th-dealng cornet. The pas
ser-bv who might. through curiosity, APP
proach too near. should he warned off by
signs. az Is often done in the Deighb0rhOod
OF q powder factory"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11

representing the poor woodchopper Of Bag
dad. renowned in the Arabian Nights sto-
Ties, dresses like this: Gray cashmere
with satin lining. trimmings of steel gray
velvet, trunks of gray. sash of gray and
gray silk tights. Court robe for another
act: Flowing sleeves of yellow satin, yell
low tights, bodice aud shoes, an enormous
collar OF plueked otter and a fetching hat
with bird OF paradise feathers on it, Nor
gana's dress the wardrobe lady described
as "a dream" MorgiaBa is Ali Baba's
hancee, and wears the best of clothes. Ida
Mule is M0rgiana. frankie III. Raymond.
who is the dashine Gauem, the Bagdad
postbOy. with Belfast brogue, Ali Baba's
pal. has dress for her part which must
have made the head dressmaker heaye with
emotion when she first thought it out.
Then there are the outfits of the two dane
ing girls, Amineh and Seraphiaa; who be-
long. SO we are told, to the Csliph's
seraglio. They dress la two shades of
lavender, after which they are seen in Nile
greenland peacock blue. Zamora, the
daughter of Arraby Gorrah. chief
OF the Baedad police, also has
Two shades Of lavender, beautiful
sash. oriental draperies and flesh-colored
tights. Ada Deayes, San Francisco girl,
by the way, who has not been seen here
before In either "The Crystal Slipper" or
.sSin0ad," because she was enjoying the de-
lights of a starring tour in the East, but who
played the principal character paris in ear
lier productions Of this company, which
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11
Personal and other Jottiuys.

Mr.. Richard Nj. Hotaiing, just returned
from an extended tour OF Great Britain and
the continent Of Europe. will. In conjunc-
ton with his young gentleman associates In
the culture OF dramatic art, shortly give an
amateur erformance at the AlcaZar, for
a charitable purpose. Days "a Night OFF,
will be played.
Mr.. Leigh Lynch, formerly a theatrical
manager, now a commissioner Of the
Chicago Columbian Exposition for China,
Japan, Australia and the islands OF the
sea. sails for Apia. Samoa. by the steam
ship Monowai that leaves to-day at 2P. Al.
The sub-agent MIR. Lynch left in Samoa
died. and he goes to select some one to FL!
the vacancy.
Two grand performances for The benefit
OF the Reliance Athletic Club will be given
Wednesday and Thursday respectively of
the present week, at Macdonough's Theater,
Oakland. A large and fashionable attend
ance will he seen on both occasions Some
S1S65 has already been realized In pre-
miums.
The pupils Of Edward Hohfeld give a
piano recital at MauZy's Music-hail, 30s
Post street, Friday evening, December is.
Selections from Brahms. Schumann, Men,
delssohn. Leybach, Aseher, Biilema, Bee
thoven, List, Schubert. Chopin and CORA.
At Metropolitan Temple on Monday, De-
eember 4, the Harmony Choral Union will
give the fourth concert OF the second series.
Friends who have heard tn rehearsaIs form
great expectations of the excellence OF the
public performance.
Days production Of "The Hunchbacku
has been attended with more than antici-
pated success, and Miss Ada Rehan's Julia
is praised Ia terms little short of enthusi-
astc.
Lottie Collins has Cancelled all the Eng.
lish engagements she can and taken the risk
OF suits for breach of contract on the Others
In order TO remain In this country durine
the winter.
Lillian Russell Is said to have rupiured
the iympanum In one ear Of man whom
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11

given for the first time in Boston on Novem-
Der the 30th ultimo at Music Hall by the
Cecilias. The composer led, which made
tie event ell the more notable. Mrs. Marie
Barnard Smlth-well known in music circles
in this city short time ago as Marie Bar
nard-sang the soprano part, and the Bos-
ton Herald, as well as the Journal and
Transcript. gave her unreserved praise. 1t
was the California lady's debut in the city
of culture, music as well as other, and it
was made, by all accounts, with singuarly
fortunate and happy surroundings. When
tie performance ended Dyorak approached
his soprano aud said to her in the presence
OF many people: Mrs. Smith. hope when
ever my requiem is given in America you
may sing the soprano and | may lead ii. !"
The production OF the requiem was a great
event. All Boston was there, and tho So
prano had quite an ovation. Consequently
the lady teels proud Of her success and very
happy
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11
European Musical Items.

Translated from the Sazzetta Musicale OF Milan.
Mascagnfs new opera. The Ranlzaus,"
obtained r success at La Pergola, in Flor
ence. The composer was called before the
curtain thirty-fye times.
The vlOliaist, De Alma, also n professor
of the Conservatory Of Berlin, died recently
in that city.
Maria Peri, Teresa Arkel, Guerrina Fab
bri, CARDINAL and Cotogni are engaged for
the season of opera In Barcelona and
Madrid.
The Duchess Of Anhalt has granted sub
sidy Of 215.O00 francs year 10 the Opera in
DeSsau.
"GariB." a new opera. by the Spanish
composer, Tomas Breton, obtained success
In Madrid.
Bellincioni, the soprano, and Staguo. the
tenor, obtained complete triumph In "La
Traviata" at the Knoll Theater, Berlin.
lie VIII, by Puccini, and La Wally,''
by Catalani, among the most successful of
the new Italian operas, VIII be given in
Hamburg.
1t is said that Herve, the composer of
'Chilperic." ''Le Petit Faust and ''L'Oeil
Crew." died OF grief at the uon-suecess Of
his latest opera. "Baccanae"
Marguerite Stern obtained success play
ing Brahms Concerto for pianoiorte in
Berlin.
'DjmamIlch." by 3izet, will be given for
the first time in Munich.
Reiscnauer, pianist of much merit. was
applauded in Vienna.
Mario Costa, who has composed many
Interesting Italian songs. has completed an
opera In three acts called lie Gitane"
The Trojans," by Berlicz, will be given
at the Court Theater ID Carlsruhe and Mu-
Mich.
"Andromeda," a caotaia by c. Smalders.
an ardent follower Of the theories of Wag-
ner. was given in Brussels.
''Rabeials, 4 comic opera In four acts hy
J.. Came, obtained great applause at the
New Tneater in Paris.
The Heller String Quartet played at their
concert In Trieste an Andants religioso
by Rnbinstein, inteTmeZzo from "PAmico
Fritz, by Mascagni, and serenata by
Haydn.
"Mohamned." by L. Fabris. an opera
which was enthusiastically appIauded IN,
Venice, was given in Trieste.
Rossinfs "Matide di Shabran" was re-
vived at the Nieolini in Florence with i'm
mense success. Gargano, a high soprano
OF great ability, and LaZarini, the tenor.
sang the extremely difficult music which
embraces the most extraordinary yocaliZa-
ton IN manner seldom heard in our time.
Under the new copyright law Minnie
Hauk VIII be sued for having sung Scar
men" and "Cavalleria Rusticana" without
paying the publishers and authors.
There are 425 pianoforte factories in Ger
many.
Richard Strauss, the composer. will pass
the winter in Egypt. as he is suffering from
pulmonary complaint. His new opera
will be given in Weinlar.
Nerdrs Requiem" will be given at the
Conservatory of Vienna with Mareopi as
tenor and Navarini as basso.
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The StockweIl War Drama.

Captain Herne. U. s. A. has run all
the past week al the Stock well, and will be
continued for the present one. The play
will then make way for Fanny Rice and her
Jolly Surprise" and be taken East for the
Flelschman-Henley New York season.
Both these gentlemen have reason to
be satisfied with the way in which their
piece has been received and confidently ex-
pect to find the influence of San Francisco
verdict on the New York audiences. The
scenery, painted by Forrest SeaburY, con-
iributed very largely to the favorable recep-
lion of the drama. The artist has made
good water in tie reaches of the Mississippi
below New Orleans and with an exact per-
spective that heightens the illusion. Messrs.
Henley, Aubrey Bouclcauif, Miss Ethel
Brandon and Miss Victory Bateman
are imbued with the spirit of their respec-
tive parts and make themselves felt by the
auditors through their several scenes. In
its setting the play has called into requisi-
ton all the perfect stage equipment of this
theater
Fanny Rice will be supported by Mr..
Charles Bradshaw; Miss Randolph, as Mrs.
Ten Eyck, the household termagant; the
Misses Olive Evans, Beckie Height. Nellie
hawthorne. Eva Jacobs and Carrie BarkelL
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11
Fire Department Affairs.

AT the meeting of the Fire Commission
yesterday Chief Scannsll reported tina,
Lawrence Dunn. engineer of engine Is had
been injured while in the discharge of his
duties. and recommended that he be Above d
$50. The matter was referred to com nit
tee for investigation
designations from NJ. J. Dongherty of
hose and j. w. Finn. driver OF engine 8.
were received and accepted.
Appointments were made as follows
William Flynn, trnekman, truck 1; NJ. Far
lev. hosemaD, hose /: John Ryan. steward,
chemical engine 3; S. II. Richards. hose
man, engine 2; Martin Maloney, hoseman,
engine 4.
The charge OF disorderly conduct against
John Allen of hose 8 was dismlssed He
was assailed by Nj. J. Doughertv, who was
TO blame for the encounter and resigned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11
A Notable Concert

The second concert of the fourteenth sea-
son of the Philharmonic Society Of San
Francisco is announced for December IS at
Metropolitan Hall (ihe Temple On this
occasion Mr.. Ursomando, pianist, and Mr..
q. j. Nc Bride. vocalist will assist:
Overture, "Semi rami>' RossIni
. ia palermo, ''Siciiian Nespers". .......,. Verdi
Nr. q. r. Mci ride
KomanZa for string orchestra. c. Busch
Concerto for piano - reQuest) DurAnte
string orchestra accompaniment.
Allegro e-AIiegro-SpiritoSo
Signor Ursomando.
Heltte suite. village scenes CLIFFORD Page
Under the composers direction.
ca ArmOr song, Robin Hood '.....,.... De Koyen
w AVh0 Ii. k. SLelieY
Mr.. q. b. McBTide
1he nations MosZkowski
Six Characteristic pieces.
l. Russia IL Italy III. Germany
". Spain V. Poland VI Hungary.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-11
Mrs. Bernhard Beere.

The English Bernhardt." as she was
freely called, has brought her American
tour to an abrupt close. The tour began in
New York, remarks an exchange, and being
tired stayed there. The losses on her brief
season in this country viii exceed $50, 600.
which will have 10 be borne by Messrs
Jefferson, klaw and Erlanger, who put up
the money. Mrs. Beere was to have PLAYED
at the Chestnut-street TheateT, Philadel-
phia, this week, but Wilson Barrett stepped
papers are making free and funny para
graphic dashes at the unfortunate London
actress. One remarks that it looks as If the
English Bernhardt" was a Beere with a
good deal of froth TO it.