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The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17
POETIChL LAW.
The Lawyer Was yrea:. O, rhymes, But
Es Co: :, Irr.:Iet.

The Lawyer Was Irea.: o, i;iiJmes, But
Eo Co: , Irr:lct.
An eccentric Irisl:u,a II saI-,cd Broone
who lived in Queens county and owned
an estate valued at six hua..rol thou
four heirs, and his share w3i be one
hundred and fifty ;iioua.Tid dollars,
says an old copy of tho Troy Times.
About ten years ego tn old man en-
tered his Office and reqac5tcd an inter
view.
He stated that he h-d long been in
tcrcsted in reading Df litigations. and
he had seen the rG;.,c of a!r. Towns in
the newspapers as 4 lawyer who did not
take the Law too seriously, SO Eroone
came to Mr.. Towns, and ;5.iG Ec had de-
cided to give him the G.st ease that he
was interested in, g c5c!!.tsicn that he
would sum up the c2-a in ray-.c.
The case was that of Mrs. Bridget
Rowan against John Ba,lcll for dam
ages for being bitten by dog and
drenched with water from hose. To
comply with Brocne's request Mr..
Towns summed up the ease as desired.
After reciting how iicaeli, who
Keeps near the PARK, Oh. s ID to tell,
A low resort OF vice GHl sin,
Where he dispclgcI run and gin
Yet, not con.cn. VITA deadly cups,
He keeps two Wild. ferocious pups
To slay those v.lo csSspc his lair
With deadly hgd-oDaooi-uir
the poet went cn 10 say that Bedel,
y Seeing she wcs bu. o woman,
Set his puppies on Mrs Rowan.
And as he saw her rca with fright,
Trying TO save hcrsolt by I'll hit.
He shou:cd .Bi.l, before she goes
Just play upon her WITH Ike hose "
Cursed. assaulted, al Lat crowned.
Bleeding from the pnp.ics' wound,
The plaintiff, gcntlc:cca OF the Jury.
AT last escaped t.is tlcekguard's fury
And comes n cour. to acc II YOU
VIII do Us you'd have others do.
These atrocities, the Albany Law
Journal says, resulted in { verdict OF
five hundred and scvonty-fvc dollars
for his client His patron was SO
pleased that he gave hiIa another case,
In MhiGA hss sTRSayGFea n@fkFs" Eei,hgl
the Long Island Railroad company on
injuries to n womnn's knee. This case
he summed up in rhyme, remcrking
among other things deserving death:
The faircst thing on earth to eco
Is lovely woinan's beautcou. knee.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17
The Burlington Route

The Burlington Route
Has been selected by the travelling pub
lie as 1.-The route" to all points east.
Now that summer is here. there's no
use postponing that trip any longer.
Everything is in your favor. Rates are
low, weather is pleasant, our service is
better than ever.
Note the following round-trip rates,
which will be on sale to all:
Boston, Mass, S47.O5 and $50; selling
days, August II to -; Knights Templar
Conclave.
Louisville, KY. S29.95; selling days.
September to s; G. A. r. Encampment.
Summer tourist rates now in effect to
Yellowstone Park, Billings, Helena,
Spokane and the Great Northwest
People who are in a hurry always take
the Burlington Route. Our flyers leave
Denver daily at II q. m. and $50 p. m.
Our "a Ia carte" dining-car service fills
a long-felt want. As to our equipment
and track, note few OF our official
records: los miles in lO4 minutes, Ill
miles in los minutes, and 50 on.
Finally, when in doubt, Take the
Burlington Route" You can't do bet
ter; you might do worse.
Remember, your local agent can ticket
you At lowest rates. Call on him and
get full particulars. Should v0u desire
any special information, write or wire
G.. W. VALLERY. General Agent,
1899 18th st., Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Last week Johnston, the photogra-
pher, told The HERALD reporter that
he would stay in Meeker but one more
week: Yesterday he informed the same
creature that it was utterly impos-
sible for him to leave for another week.
He says that the people from the rural
districts have been dropping in on him
rather freely.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

The political caldron is beginning to
simmer, and prospective candidates are
getting hump on themselves. Ten
offices are to be filled this fall in Rio
Rlanco. viz: Two commissioners, a
clerk, judge, treasurer, sheriff, assessor,
superintendent of schools, surveyor and
coroner.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

GLESwooD SPRINGS, Colo, July g. 1885.
n -orICE-Is hereby given that the following
: named settler has filed notice of his intcn-
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF the District Court Of Rio Blanco
county, at Merkcr, Colo. on August 20. is95,
Mt 10 o'clock u. IN. viz:
James ". Rector, of Rangely. Colo. on his
P. D. =. No. sDil, Ute, for the Sc i SE 4, Sec.
81. 5 u SW y, Sec. ~, Tp. n, and Lot l, Sec.
&, TIP. N, Il. l01 W. 9Th r. NJ.
He nnmes the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
OF. said land, viz:
Charles Heiiey. John Taylor. J. c. Halnline
and c. r. Hill, ali of Eangely. Colorado.
jul3ai7 j. d. PHILIPPI, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Berrying parties are all the rage now,
and during the past week the upper
country is filling up with people anxious
to lay in their winters supply of small
fruits. 1t is said that wild currants are
more plentiful than ever before known,
while raspberries and service berries are
only to be found in few places.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

The Gard" ranch, on Coal creek, was
sold on Monday under a trust deed on
the place. James A. Cherry bought it
in, paying Si,l25 therefor; and later i'll
the day he sold to j. n. Pierce.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Shipments of range cattle from this
section are as yet light, but within the
next month or two large number will
90 on the market.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

AT the Miller House the past week :
NJ. Q. Starr. B. W. Jay, j. w. Lostut-
ter, Frank Miller. NJ. Warren. Emporia.
kas.; Lyman NJ. Bass, f. NJ. Crosby, r.
Arnold and wife. L. f. Harvey and
wife, Jas. a. Cherry, Denver; Thos. ii.
lies and family, Axial; Rev. Jas. Glib
lin, Glenwood.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

On the last two days of the fair at
Rifle, the cowboys will have a chance to
show themselves. See ad elsewhere in
this issue.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

A bicyclist in from Denver Il few
days ago says his cyclometer registered
295 miles from that point to Meeker.
lie travelled via Berthoud pass and
Middle and Egeria parks.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

\ shiilalah in the hands of an irale
woman is a dangerous weapon, at least
John l.. thinks so.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17
HOME NEWS.
There will be no services at st. James
cnilfcn TO- morrow.

Outside OF heavy shower Tuesday
afternoon the weather of the past week
has been fine.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

DR.. f. A. Ironside. the dentist, writes
THE HERALD from Steamboat Springs
that, owing to 4 rush of business, he
finds it impossible to be in Meeker until
August 2sth.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

l.. Z. Baer registered at the Meeke,
yesterday. lie halls from Dover, n. II.
and is Oh visit to his uncle, Isaac Baer
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Mrs. Martin Cohn, of Butte, Mont.
who has been yisisting her sister, Mrs.
L. Baer, for the past five weeks, took
the outgoing Rifle stage coach this
morning,
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

j. f. Hay brought up cluster of
yellow currants from the Hay ranch on
Monday, and it was the finest specimen
ever exhibited in these parts, each twig
being Iiteraly alive with berries of good
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

James a. Cherry, of Denver, was
Meekering in the fore part of the week.
This was his first visit for several years
past, and he noticed decided change
in things hereabouts.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Thos. ii. lies and family were in
from AxiaI Basin Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

G. S. Allsebrook and family intended
leaving for Fort Lupton, Weld county,
on Wednesday of this week, but unfore-
seen contingencies having arisen they
did not leave until yesterday. AN
overland journey is what we shall
make" remarked Mr.. Allsebrook to a
HERALD reporter.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17
GEN. AGENTS xAsrEp WAY, e 2. + !;

road lines, and appoint agents. Also ! few who
have uee Of light team, to travel through the
country. Must have had experience a. Book
Agent, but NO canyasstn1 required. 0l00
1.4t3s. II! Ss Ps,& s%s% e %sst1si.stosY :
ling book. Most liberal terms. Freight paid,
% days credit. After short experience We give
eenefa! agency .t 800 month. Send for circu-
NJ" n3.A<-n1AAK
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

W. II. Card, of Pagoda, was Il visitor
in the fore part of the week.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Ba.d. headed men may be wise. but it
isn't safe TO accept a bald head rs the
badge of wisdom, without investigating
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Benz. A. Spear, mining correspondent
of the Salt Lake Tribune, passed thro'
town in the fore part of the week,
being on his way to inspect several mill
ing camps of this state-Cripple Creek
included. He was well pleased with
Meeker's location and inhabitants, and
thinks we will have good-sized town
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17
EZRA FLEMING.

Cattle branded as above on left side or hip.
All my cattle are steers. One lot brandeo =
on left side and double-dewlapped; and also
one lot branded STv on left side in addition
to cross-L' Also own II and 10. Also
JC on left side. Horse brand, same as cut
on left hip. Range. Flag creek and Govern.
mcnt road. Postofice address, Mecker. Colo
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

While out fishing some eight miles up
the river on Monday last Rube Bail had
the pleasure t?) Of making the acqaint-
auce Of good-sized black bear. The
river ID lined with almost impenetrable
Nndezbrush in many places there, as all
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Professional Cards, when paid in advance.
Sl5.cJ per year.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line for first
Insertion and ten cents for each Subsequent
Insertion Legal notices ten cents per line for
each Insertion.
All communications should be addressed to
TIE hEEKER HERALD.
Nceker. Colorado
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

Ed Mcdowell, who is in the employ
of Henry Carmen, below the mouth of
Yellow creek, was bitten in the foot by
a spider few days ago, and his leg be-
gan swelling to such proportions that
he came up and consulted DIR. Bruner
Oh Thursday. The case was an unusual
one. the swelling extending to the knee,
but the doctor dressed it and the lad
returned to his work.
The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17

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The Meeker herald., 1895-08-17


Fay Gorham took a lay-off of two
days this week and tried his old-time
lick In fishing. 1t WAS his tirst vacation
in nine months, and Fay had either for
gotten how to fish, or else the trout
knew who was at the butt end of his
rod, as his basket didn't stack up'
very well on his return. 1t is said on
the quiet that DIR. Bruner and Salty put
up job on Fay by fishing out the
places the day before. That's the only
way they can beat the veteran stage
driver when it comes to catching fish.
keenan, & Sons report from the Chi
cago stock yards says: IAN grades of
western cattle are coming in good con-
dition, and killers prefer light weights
Of HOO to 125O-lbs average and are ready
buyers at from 81 to $3.50, and tue good
grades OF from 10 to 400 are not bring
ing as much in proportion as the lighter
grades, but We expect. to zee the best
grades Of cattle bring more money. We
have no reasons to change our opinion
as regards good prices for western cattle
for the entire season."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
QUESTION OF INDEMNITY.
An Obstacle to he Overcome In the
Mexico-G uatemaIa Row.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3)-Senor Romero.
the Mexican minister. and Senor Arriago,
the Guatemalan minister, called at the
state department yesterday afternoon and
entered upon discussion of the troubles
between their respective countries with
Secretary Gresham.
In such eases the ministers are usually
charged with power by their govern
ments TO offer and receive suggestions
looking TO q settlement OF disputed ques-
tions, subject, Of course, to the approval
OF the home governments, but In this case
both officials have denied that the matter
Is I'm their hands, so the inference Is that
Secretary Gresham is simply urging them
10 advise their governments to show a
spirit OF mutual concession.
All the parties TO the conference refuse
TO disclose the nature OF the proceedings,
but IL Is suggested In one quarter that u
tentative proposition advanced looks to
the relegation OF the Mexican demand for
a money indemnity for trespass on the
Chiapas lands TO the date OF the compile
tion OF tho boundary survey between Mex
leo and Guatemala. III IL Is then found
that Guatemala has been guilty of tres
pass, she must pay the indemnity, and not
pthcrvise
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITrEs.


The Australian federation Is almost as.
sured.
Tho British cabinet wants 10 new
cruisers.
Gloriflcation Of crime Is made punish.
able In Germany.
Grain rates from Chicago to Now York
are TO be reduced
DR. Parkhurst will appear before the
Lexow committee.
The L. S. $. Concord has arrived a
Woo Sung, China.
Washington school in Quincy, Mass, IA
closed on account of diphtheria
Lack Of money caused the default OF tb.
Union Pacific road on January coupon
payments
Solicitors have been appointed to rails,
the remaining $1,000 necessary to save As
bury temple. Waltham, Mass
A Boston bathkeeper was flned so for re
fusing 60 allow "A coiorod man to enjoy tlhr
privileges OF the establishment.
A three days poultry exhibition at
Amcsbury, Mass. opened with 60) entries
from all parts OF New England
Charles Davenport Of Boston sustained
severe fracture OF the skull by falling
from his teanl and died i'm n short time
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
BAY STATE LEGISLATURE.
A Flood Of Bills and Petitions Intseduess
In the House.

BosToN, Jan. 30.--The house committee
on the judiciary reported against the bill
to authorize an additional member Of the
district police.
Petitions were presented from the mayor
of Cambridge for authority TO establish a
fire limit, the revision of its building laws
and better protection against fire; from
the school committee Of Boston for au-
thorty for the city to borrow e2 2B5, 900
outside the debt limit for purchase OF sites,
erection OF new school buildings and CON-
pletion and alteration OF existing build
fnqs: that cities and towns be authorized
TO appropriate sum not exceeding $1,000
to DO paid 70 person risking his life to
save another person from injury; for legis-
lation providing for instruction in physical
training In the public and other schools;
for legislation providing for the payment
of tuition at academies In towns where
there Is no high school,; for a law provid-
ing for recount of votes cast at caucuses;
for an amendment OF the caucus act SO as
to make more clear what portions thereof
apply to towns.
Bills introduced: That the state board
of education procure bona flde estimates
and re- )rt to the governor and council
before contracts for construction are
made what the excess OF cost will be,
ii any, over the appropriation for each
of the four new normal school buildings
authorized by the act Of 1894, and walt
further authority to proceed in each case
where the cost Is TO exceed tho appropria-
ton; fixing tho salary of the fire marshal
at $500 per annum, n reduction OF $1,000
from tho present salary; to encourage the
construction of macadamized roads by
providing that where towns Of less than
10000 inhabitants, or two or three adjoin-
ing towns whose combined population
does not exceed 1900, vote to expend not
less than $4,000 year for a term of fivo
years and under other similar circum-
stances small towns vote money for
macadamized roads, the state shall fur
nish steam roller; requiring street
railway companies to provide guards for
their front platforms; to make nota-
ries public and justices Of the peace ell
cfble for the Office Of license commits
sioner; providing compensation for exam
liners of applicants for admission to the
bar to be fixed by the supreme judicial or
superior court; to repeal the habltual
criminal act.
In the senate the committee on insur.
ance reported bill requiring the rcgistra
tion of agents Of domestic Insurance com.
panies.
The committee on cities reported bill
providing that the sewer loan up to 81, 600,
900 shall not be included in the debt limit
A bill relative to the use Of the term
'colored" In certain records and copies Of
records was taken from the files and re-
ferred.
A bill relative to vacation Of judgments
and writs of and petitions for review was
referred to the joint committee on judi.
'siary.
A bill relative to the exemption from
attachment by the trustee process OF
wages for personal labor and services was
referred to the committee on Judiciary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
A 100000 PRIZE.
A Number of Well Known Newspapers Announce the
Largest Capital Prize Ever Offered.

We will pay first prize of TWO THOUSAND
DOLLARS for the best detective story from 5000 to
1900 words in length, for publication our daily
issues in instalments of about 1000 words per day
We will pay a second prize of Five Hundred
Dollars for the second best detective story subrnit
All manuscript intended for this competition
must be submitted to Prize Editor, BACHELLER
JOHNSON & BACHELLER, Nos. 112 to III Tribune
Building, New York City, before May st 1898.
Every manuscript must be typewriter an6. accom-
panied by sealed envelope containing the name
Of its author. 1t will not be opened until q decision
is reached For Identification said envelope should
bear some phrase which also appears on the story
submitted. All good stories will be purchased at
satisfactory price. Other details the contest and
arrangements for equitable decision will be in
charge Of Mr. Irving Bachelor whom inquiries
should be addressed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
Wreck of the james Ives.

PORTSMOUTH. N. H., Jan. 3o.-Steamer
Charles +. Mayer brought to this port
Captain Fairbrothers and the crew Of the
schooner James Ives, which went down
about half mile east of tho horizontal
stripped buoy off Delaware Sunday after
noon. The crew had barely time to lover
the boats when the. Ives sunk Captain
Fairbrothers claims that the accident was
due to the buoy being out of position, and
on his arrival here noted protest. Tho
vessel was valued Mt $4,000. The captain
and crew lost AT their eife<Its.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
VIII Hurt Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER. Mass, Jan. 30-News OF
the decision of the treasury department
that duty be assessed ON the fare of frozen
herring brought by the schooner Elector,
which was admitted by Collector Pew
duty free, is received with much unfavor.
able comment here. IL Is the concensus OF
opinion that IL the decision of the treasury
department Is sustained 1t will drive the
fish business out OF Gloucester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
nieh from Alleged Abuse.

CHELSEA, Mass, Jan. 30-Mrs Victoria
Backus. 30 years old, who was assaulted
Jan. 10 by her husband. died yesterday
from her injuries. Her husband. who is
now In Jail pending an appeal from q sen.
tcnce for assault, will be charged with
manslnughter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
Tho Giants Directors.

New YORK, Jan. 30. The new board OF
directors of the New York Baseball club
were chosen as follows: Andrew Freed.
man, president; j. w. Spalding, Il. E.
Mccall, v. p. Snyder (troasurcr), and Il.
G. Potter. The new directors, according
to Mr.. Freedman. hold only a few shares
of stock. and are In his interests entirely.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 3O-Rcv. David II.
Greer, rector of st. Bartholomow's church,
Now York, has bccn selected as the Ly'
man Becchcr lecturer in tho Yale Theolog'
ical school for tho coming year. James q.
Smith. professor Of Jurisprudence ut tho
Aberdeen university, has been chosen az
the Storrs lecturer I'm the law school.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30

RocKLEDGE, Fla, Jan. 30.--Since Jan.
% small black sloop has been anchored
In the river of South Roclledge. Having
seen no signs Of life aboard, negro
boarded her yesterday and found tho
corpse u whits man. The coroners jury
decided the man had died from natural
causes. The body appeared TO be that OF q
man named Norton of Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
What Is Your Inrnmn2

The collector OF internal revenues re-
coiyed yesterday supply OF individual
and corporation blanks TO be filled out In
accordance with the income tax law.
They may be had upon application In per-
son or by mail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
c,., n, Two Dollars n Ton.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3o-As the result Of a
railroad war, soft coal is selling for e. o
ton. the lowest price ever known In Chi.
caqo. Six months ago the Chicago and
Eastern Illinois road made n cut in it,
hauling rate on coal, and other roads fol-
lowed suit until the figures are down to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
Testimony All In.

PORTLAND, Me, jan. 30-The testimony
is now all in In the Coburn murder case,
and the arguments begun today. The
case has narrowed down to the point
where tho jury must decide upon the
veracity of either Gr1sfam or Lewis. Both
made favorable impression upon the
~yitnasa stand
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30

BuDY's PILE sUProsIToRY il guaran..
tecd 10 cure Piles and Constipation. or money
refunded. ID cents per box. send stamp for
circular and Free Sample TO MARTIN RUDY.
Lancaster. la. For sale by all FIRST class
dru. glsts. CHAMBERS. CALDER a co.,
Wholesale druggists. Providence. RI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
His ONCE Ia Closed.

NASHUA, n. H., Jan. 3o.-A. A. Lunn,
local agent for the firm of Dever g. Co.,
brokers at Boston, left town yesterday,
and his office was closed by the sheriff.
Lunn Is said to be short in his accounts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
Further Gains for strIIcrs.

HAvERHILI, Mass, Jan. 3o.-At meet
ing of the local board OF Cancellation last
night three more firms were induced /.
sign the arbitration agreement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
FORTUNES OF WAR.
Providence Grays Again Narrowly
Defeated by Pawtucket Tigers.

Providence was unable TO defeat Paw
tucket at polo last evening. although
they played an unusually fine game.
Cunningham for n time stood on the
whole Providence team-after whiting
had broken skate. The score was to 3.
Following Is the summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
New Jury Nav He Necessary.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3o.-The Howgate
trial received an une expected setback yes
terday. Judge Richardson was too sick
to attend court. II no Is not able to at
tend within few days q new jury must
1,.,c callad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30

MAIDEN, Mass, Jan. 30. Alfred Lester
tho crook, now under arrest in Texas 4.
wanted in Maiden for safe blowing and
breaking and entering.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30
Interesting Lantern slides.

There was an interesting exhibition OF
lantern slides nt the Camera Club last
evening, including a large variety VI SUB.
jvcts.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30

Other Games.

Other Games.
Boston beat New Bedford at Boston,
13 to z; at Salem, Lynn beat Salem, TO Q.
II you have home laundrying equal TO the
professional laundryman's work, give your
iaundrsss hh secret-Elastie Starch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-30

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