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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

A PRACTICAL charity is that under
taken. Literally, by Cornelia Bradford,
sister OF New York divine. who
proposes to bury for $50 in decent
style any deceased person whose
family gives her the trust Miss
Bradford says truly that expensive
funerals are among tho curses of the
poor. She will also loan money at 1
per cent in small sums 70 relieve act.
ual distress, but reserves the right
to personally investigate the charac-
ter OF borrowers. This is monte de
pietc beyond even the government
socialism of Paris. Miss Bradford's
experiment will be watched with
more than per cent interest
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

TnE popular story, or rather the
story that Coughlin's friends are at
tempting to make popular, that DIR.
Cronin died from some kidney COM
plant. recalls similar yarn. which
is slightly professional. told of a man
who had been blown all over ten
acre lot by nitro-glyccrine explo-
sion. His legs were up in a tree,
his arms hung over fence, his head
had rolled into a hollow 1t re-
quired a half days search to find all
the different members of his body,
so that they could be arranged for
interment. still that didn't prevent
the post-mortem physician from re-
turning on the death certificate
''heart iailurc.m
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

Last Monday morning the members Of the
Denver Cigarmakers' association inaugurated
n lockout. When about 200 men and girls
went to their accustomed places of employ
ment early in the morning they found the
doors closed and notices posted thereon Sig
nifying that no hands were wanted at pres
emit Although not altogether surprise to
some, to most of the people affected the stroke
was sudden.
The trouble arises over an attempt 10 re-
duce wages l2i per cent, proposal the EN-
pioyes have steadily objected to. Those OF the
leaders OF the union who could be found last
night stated they would meet the manufac-
turers in the contention and best them in the
end. On the other hand the manufacturers
say that it will be a 1871 per cent. reduction
or no work.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17
TRAIN WRECKeRS AT WORK.


Thursday night at the high bridge Owe,
White Oak bayou train-wTeckers removed the
rails and iisn plates on the Missouri, Kansa'
* Texas road. When the passenger train
came along the engine passed safely over but
the baggage and mall coaches jumped the
track and rolled down the bank followed by
the smoker, which landed on top OF them.
The wreck presented frightful Appearance,
Joe Elliott, q brakeman. was cent back To
flag freight train which was soon due Hu
had not proceeded 100 yards when a yollcy
from ambush was fired upon him. -Four hul
lets took effect IN his body. The crew in the
meantime, aided by passengers were at work
cytricating the men buried IN the wrecked
carr, and feared tn 20 to the iagman's rescue
lie, however, bleeding and wounded, cranled
back to the train.
In tie mail car was Lou Morris, the agent,
badly bruised, and with several bones broken.
He irsi thought Of his mail, aud he request
ed the reporter to 90 to the postolcc and no
ufy them he had big run OF registers.
H. II. Halton, the expires. messenger, was
found IN his car with his rib. broken and in 4
critical condition.
j. W. Carton, baggagemaster, was injured
about the head and internally. A relicftraln
was sent 10 the scene. The wounded men
were sent 10 Houston and are in the hospital.
Posses are at the wreck and great excitement
prcyail.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

THRoUGH the energy and generosi'
ty OF the Sons OF the Revolution Il
magnificent statue Of Captain Nathan
Hale stands in the city hall park in
New York and within gunshot of the
spot where that hero gave up his
life, lamcnting than he had NO MORE
lives to sacrifice. 1t was for just
such services as this. to commemo-
rate the heroism OF those who fought
and died that American freedom
might live, and so to engeuder and
foster the spirit OF patriotism, that
in piping times Of peace IS apt to
grow sluggish. that the society OF
the Sons OF the Revolution was or
ganiZed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

In old age inhrmities and weakness hasten Il
close the gap between Us and the grave. Happily
scientific research and pharmaoal skill have amer
themselves in furnishing rs reliable means o.
nneliorating the ailments incident TO declining
year., and OF renewing waning physical energy
LIS name Is IIostetter's stomach Bitters, "iuei'
comprehensive remedy in disease, and an mes
Unable blessing to the elderly, the feeble ana ,n'
eonyalescent Rheumatic ailments, trouble with
the kidneys and lumjago are among the mort
common ailments OF the aged. These arc eieetu
ally counteraotcd by til, Bitteri which Is hke"4-'
n prevention and curative of msllrial com plants
dytDep-in CONSTIPATION aud bilousnes-. IL u
highly promotiye OF appetite sleep and the acqu'
s.tlon of vigur.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

OS personal grounds the young en-
peror should have every reason to
desire the attachment OF Bismarck,
and there Is certainly every national
and political reason. While Bis
marck lives he will stand the repre-.
sentative of the great traditions OF
Germany and of the greater party
among the people. With great por
tion of old German people Bismarck
stuffed uniform means more than
any living man attempting to fill his
place. The restoration OF Bismarck
to the imperial favor means little
more to bismarck than funeral
with all the honors' that Germany
can bestow. but it will dignity and
elevate the emperor's character in
the eyes OF his people; and the time
has come in the worlds history when
oven emperors should heed the will
of the people.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

NIAGARA falls have at last been put
into working harness and viii hence
forth be required to do utilitarian rs
well as ornamental service. A paper
mill is being run by its power, and
other machinery will soon be oper-
ated by it. Viewed from sentl-
mental standpoint this is Il shame
full prostitution OF one of the grand
est works OF nature; but American
enterprise and thrift knows no faw
hut utility, and the only reason this
mighty torrent has not before been
brought into the realm Of the prac'
teal and serviceablo is that those
who had it in charge were waiting
FOR better offers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

The old idea that late hours,
fashionable styles of dress, prolonged
dancing and the other accessories of
gay society are responsible for the
frequent cases OF NERVOUS prostration
DIR. Mitchell scouts. The truth is,
he says. the leisure. pleasure-seelt-
ing class are comparatively free from
nervous disease. The national dis
case is comparatively unknown
among the Four Hundred. 1t is the
more serious affairs OF life, where
there are long hours. little rest and
never-ccasing mental anxiety. 1t Is
often back OF these in the multipli-
cation Of studies. the zeal OF teach
ors to get the utmost out of their
pupils.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

Since the original fall OF man we have nae
some signal examines of great falls-not &c
include Niagara or the immense fall In yaluet
which the times have brought about-in thS
nature OF accidents which vaylay men at AZ q,
times. One such is that of Mr.. George W.
Lord, Oianta. Pa, who says he fell Gown
stairs aud suffered four weeks with asDralhcd
back The use OF ST. Jacobs OIL completely
cured him. Mr. g. Roeder. 500 5. l1th St,
Omaha, Neb, relates that he jumped iron
his engine In collision ard sustained very
bad sprain To his ankle; he had to use cane
for weeks, but was finally cured by 81, Jacobs
on. Never fail out with so goo! thing
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

A joint committee of the Iowa House and
Senate Is now considering Nichols bill. pro
posing what is known as the Gothcnburg sys-
ten of handling the liquor traffic. The bill
proposes, frs. local option. II II is decided
to grant franchises. companies can be formed,
composed of ut leas, twenty -fyc persons with
a capital not exceeding S20,oOo, which cor
poration Is To lie granted the exclusive right
10 sell liquors in 4 city The regulations OF
sales are verJ strict All profits over 10 per
cent after running expenses are deducted,
are 10 20 to the state and be divided, so per
cent 10 the town or city and 20 per cent TO
the school fund. Where the franchise prop
ositlon Is defeated the present Law will hold
good
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

All fines received for violations OF the state
game law are by statute applied to the public
school funds. State Game Warden Callicotte
stated that during 1893 he prosecuted cases
which resulted in an aggregate of about g. 600
being collected, less than one.half Of which
has been turned into the treasury. He is
now sending out notices to the several JUS
tees who have received the fines that they
must promptly turn them over to the state.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

For the relief and cure OF a cold in the head
there ia more potency in E'y's Cream Balm
than In anything else it Is possible TO pre-.
scribe. This preparation has for years past
been making brilliant success as arcmcdy
for cold in the head, cntarrh and hay fever.
Ised in the initial stages OF these complaints
Cream Balm prevents any serious develop
ment OF the symptoms, while almost number
lees cases are on record OF radical cures after
all other treatments have proved OF no avail
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

IL some mysterious way the old
discussion about platonic friendships
has been revived. Several magazines
have had articles bravely showing
how such friendships may exist and
how ennobling they are when they
do exist But. us usual nobody
takes the trouble to hunt up by way
of illustration an actual instance Of
successful platonic friendship in real
life
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

The people of the towns OF Southern Kan
sas arc In constant dread of another attack
from the remaining members of the Dalton
gang Recently the CoiIeyville Committee
of Safety received y notice from what thoy
considered a thoroughly reliable source,
which siartles the people 1t read; The
gang Is organizing for another raid on the
people OF Coley Vile to take place within
Two weeks Preliminary steps were at once
taken to form n de'en-c. The city govern
mont put on an extra force OF policemen and
ali OF the business men put rides In their
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

AFRICA has become great theater
for colonial enterprise among Euro
pean states, and By the occupation OF
Timbuctoo, which holds command
ing position between the Soudan and
Sahara, France shows that she in
tends to play a leading part in the
drama of stratagems and spoils.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

PHILADELPHIA is brick city, and
well Illus trates the durability OF
brick as building material. There
are brick houses apparently as good
us new in Philadelphia which were
built in 1860.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

Joseph E. Paisley, in letter addressed to
II. B. Chamberlin of Denver says he with
draws voluntarily and Internationally the
suit he brought against Mr.. ChambeTln in
connection with the affairs of Fort Worth
Park PLACE Land Company, Mr.. Paisley
says he ia convinced that he has done Mr..
Chanberin injustice under misapprc-
sion OF the facts.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

Ir is little odd for Evanston. ILL.,,
to have postmaster whose name
recalls famous and somewhat in
cendiary COW. but Evanston's
O'Leary is not the first man of let
ters to bear that name.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

revenue Of 1898 or 1891 to the legislative cash
fund, was passed with an emergency clause.
House bill No. 80, providing for the con-
structIon Of State Canal No. ., In Mesa coun-
ty. by free labor and unemployed convict Ia
Tor, was passed with an emergency clause W
a vote OF AZ to 3.
The bill for State Canal No. was passed
by vote OF 30 to IA.
House bill No. CO, relating TO the registry
OF qualified electors, was then taken ~ sor
third reading, but was not acted upon
FEBRUARY s.-SESATE.-In committee OF
the whole the bill to exempt so OF WORK
lngman's wages from exemption was recon-
mendcd for indefinite pos.?oncment, 10 10 To-
The attachment law was discussed at some
length. 1t was agreed that the bill should
not go Into effect IL! January /, 1913. TWAS
referred to a co rcsi,tec of lawyers for re-
vision. The bill amending the homestead
law was also referred to the same committee.
The substitute Of Senator McGovney Tor
the House bill amending the law for redemp-
ton OF property sold for taxes was favorapiy
reported i, fixes the penalty at "A per cent
per annum, and reduces the amount to be
paid for advertising tax sales
The employers liability bill was taken up
but not disposed Of.
HousE.-After come routine business the
House went Into committee of the whole up
an IN. bill regulating rates OF interest, chat
,cl mor-gares. etc. 1t was fayorably re-
ported.
Rul - VA. amended and ordered printed.
memorial 10 Congress was adopted which
opposes putting silver, jead' iron aud wool on
,bc FREQ list
r. Soo,,. 9,
fEui'' Ah' SC.
committee oi 'ne """'e .Vl' -. I'm 20.
Mc1o'hey substitute io' 'ir 7..s,.,a
iainS 10 uei'hqueht ''Aes ~,
VIC W P'"'''"'"e - 80,
,,,r ,tre Ia, first inser-
- 49,, -. o,,,,,s ,hore,t,er
CT, -, 1oso-in,lo, ~ lois and
- -, t.,,,I arc ,rovlded tn
L., ,,bo, En-. rronertv
a,.ar,t-o1 Tno rate n, interest
''',s -, -, ., 49, ,o,, NOR ,nrum
,r,'a r.,c,,o,, On favor NJ killing
,h,, I'M r,',,,,I,,,,,, cnII1 labor. recommended
that the bill relative to trust deeds do not
mas. In It's present form. The bill amending
tee Of tho whole without recommendation.
Action upon It was postponed ..ll Monday.
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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

The kaiser and the prince are as
demonstrativc about their reconcile
alton as couple OF school girls who
have quarreled and are making up
apuin
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

1t isn't necessary TO let married lauy
know that you admire her If she knows thai
YOU admire her children.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17

A maiden DESTROYS of ,wayins figure can
easily attain the same by brisk exercise with
a swinging gait.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1894-02-17
SOLD BY oRocERs EVERYWHERE.
WALTER BAKER 4 CO., DORCHESTER. MASS
i aass sys. S vi: iThompson's Eye Water
Patents. Trademarks.

Examination and ADM as to Pntentabiiity of
Invention. Send for Inventors Guide. or How to Get
srntent" ?A.gI:Z o'TAaaE.. wasEl'3TcI, .. q.
The evening world., 1894-07-18

If your kitchen or any other floor that
you do not wish to carpet shows un-
slightly cracks try the following receipt
for them: one pound of flour. three
quarts of water and n teaspoonful of
alum and make paste of them, cooking
well together. After removing from the
stove stir 1t into a lot OF paper that is
torn in small pieces and let 1t soak
stirring as much as you can. The paper
should be stirred until It is all In a pulp
and the mass is SO thick that 1t is Diff
cult to stir longer. Apply 1t TO the
cracks-be sure the floor Is freshly
cleaned frst-and force II in, smooth
ing 1t OF even with the surface. Leave
1t to dry thoroughly and you will find
that 1t Is more lasting and a great deal
cheaper than putty. This can be painted
right over as though 1t were wood.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
RendN- Nude Lingerie.

At the various counters and tables
are to be seen above all modish corset
covers in ever so many designs. Those
OF sheer nainsook and fine, soft muslin
are very desirable. These are simply
or elaborately trimmed, according to
price. with Cluny, Medci. fine Hamburg,
point de Paris and beautifully fine
French Valenciennes, with entredeux
and white and colored ribbon effects.
A pretty style which is comparatively
new shows N-shaped yoke back and
front, made Of strips of sheerest main
sock and finest French Valenciennes lace
insertion an inch in width, laid In alter
nate rows. The front is rather full and
is caught up at the shoulder with rosettes
Of narrow white ribbon. At the sleeves
and the top Of the yoke is a tiny edging
to match the insertion, while there Is
a lace beading run through with ribbon
between the insertion and the edging.
An ultra-fashionable cover shows an
deliberately trimmed front composed en-
tirely of finest Cluny lace inserting, with
rows of beading between. Bertha ef-
fects. headings of lace beading and rib
bons, and deep. fine Hamburg, Valen-
ciennes and point de Paris laces between
three and four inches wide are shown on
other stylish covers.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
MORE INcANDEsCENT LIGHT ON THIS.

Mrs. Thomas A. Edison voted at the
school election In Orange. n. j., yester-
day. Mr. Thomas A. Edison did not.
Whether the great inventor kindly con-
scented to remain at home to make the
beds and dust the parlor furniture while
his better half was helping to save the
school district. or whether he was In
Inundated by Mrs. f. and thus prevented
from exercising his civil right at the
polls we have not been informed. All
we know Is that Mr.. II. did not vote, and
that Mrs. Il. did. What could be more
significant?
| We do not suppose that there will be
any judicial investigation of this
election mystery, but should Mr.. Edison
announce one OF these fine days that he
| had invented a voteoscope or balloto-
| graph that would enable IA married
man, compelled by circumstances or II
! family circle force bill to remain at
home on election day while his wife was
doing the grand at the polls, to get
| his ticket into the box without his wife
knowing 1t, we will understand why
the Wizard didn't vote at orange yes
terday when Mrs. Edison did.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
SAYS he MADE A MISTAKE.
Wood Divided His Property with
His stepmothcr--Sow sues Her.

William @. Wood has begun suit In the
Supreme Court to compel his stcpmother
Elizabeth Wood, 10 reconvey the property
POI and 2o9 East one Hundred and Sew
enteenth street, which he says he CON
veyed TO her by mistake.
According to his complaint, his father,
James Wood, on Sept. II, lsi9. then II
widower conveyed TO him the deed to the
houses
In 1887 his father married again, his
wife being the defendant IN this action,
Elizabeth Wood
Wood died In 1889. In his will dated
| oct. -, 1881, he left all his real ana per
sonal property to hc divided equally be-
tween his wife and his son.
by mistake, Wood in dividing the prop
erty included the two houses decided 10
/ HIN by his father in 1877. When he dis
/ covered his mistake, he asked his step
mother, who was In possession ana who
was collecting the rents, 20 reConVey
| the property LETT by his father back 10
! him. which she refused to do. lie then
| began suit 10 compel her TO do so through
| Lawyer J. &. Da La Mere, OF 10 East
One Hundred and Twenty-iitth street.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
THE COLLEGE GAMES.

The banquet that followed the athletic
battle between the oxford and Yale
teams rounded UP the international
event In becoming manner and proved
how well Its Importance and promise
were understood and appreciated by the
distinguished public men of both nations
who graced the occasion by their pres
ence.
Mr.. Bayard, who presided. said In his
address that no Englishman could fail
to view with the keenest interest the
crossing of the Atlantic by handful of
American young men anxious to try their
hand In the old country with the skill
and vigor' begotten In a new land. and
in sports in which their common race
urged them to engage.
Sir Richard Webster commented nd
miringly on the spirit which had prompt.
ed the welcome visit of the Yale team
to old England, and on the even merits
OF the contestants in all the trials. The,
were of one race and that n hardy and
courageous one. and he hoped the youth
OF both lands would cross the Atlantic
frequently to engage In such friendly
contests.
This hope will be shared by everybod,
In America. Such meetings bring tn,
young men of the two nations togethe
mire each other. This Is q happ,
foundation for the future and ought I,
cement more strongly than ever tn
friendship Of the two great English
speaking nations of the earth.
The evening world., 1894-07-18
The Aeoiian Harp.

If you wish to manufacture an aeolian
harp at home here are some directions
which have culled. Take some wood
a quarter inch thick and make box
the length of your window frame, five
inches deep and seven Inches wide.
Now bore some holes in circle near
what will be the upper side of the back
of the box. Put the box into your
window and secure two brdges-just
like fiddle bridges-one to each end,
stretching across strings of fine catgut,
with the help of strong screwing pins
Tune to one note. Then pull up your
sash when the wind is making itself
known, and the air passing over the
strings and through the holes will pro-
duce very charming and unexpected
sounds OF music. Here is another and
even more simple method. Take pieces
u button-hoie twist and Thoroughly wax
,thems til annh and fsrmIx& 49, 60 kn.x