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The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
The Routt County Gold Fields.

The lfOutC county uOlu II leIuSs
A Hahn's Peak correspondent Of the steam.
boat Pilot, comments on Routt county's gold
prospects Of follows:
''Never before in any section Of the United
States has there been such discovery OF
placer territory as in Routt county. and the
field is being extended by the proepector to
double it's present proportions.
1.-THE Four Mile country is now known to
cover a territory of thirty by sixty miles and
the indications at present are that 1t will be ex-
tended about forty miles farther up the head
waters Of the Snake to Columbine and Hahn's
Peak, as the gold-bearing gravel is such as is
only found in the hills surrounding these two
camps About 900 has already been ex-
pended in the Four Nile district in surveying
bitches, locating reservoirs. etc. One single
company proposes to put !, 900 laborers at work
as soon as the snow 10 on next spring and add
to the number as fast rs room can be found
for them to work. One OUTFIT proposes to put
in a large electrical plant for lighting and
other purposes next spring, and will lay fifteen
miles of heavy piping to carry the water from
one Of the lnrge bitches and reservoirs. The
largest reservoir is located in Slater Park and
will be three miles long and one and half
wide at the broadest point. The dam in the
canon to hold this large body Of water will be
nve hundred feet long and eighty-four feet
high and will raise the water I'm most OF the
reservoir to eighty feet in depth. The system
will consist Of six other smaller reservoirs
lower down. The gravel averages about
twenty 4ive cents Per cubic yard and the gold
is easily saved. the size, judging from . num-
ber Of samples shown, ranging about Tie siss
Of No. IL shot, and chemical tests show n to be
cas- nne, rs points finer than our national coin.
..The depth Of the gravel on most Of the ter
ritory is not accurately known, thirty fest, We
believe. being tie deepest shaft sunk % far ON
account Of the accumulation Of water, but
from estimates the deepest will be about fifty
fest aud tho average Of tie whole section
about eight to ten. Scientific Non who have
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
The Wabash Railroad.

The wabash RatlfO00s
Commencing Sunday, September sth,
Wabash trains No. 4 and between st.
Louis and Kansas City, will have the
following sleeping car equipments:
No. 4. Kansas City to st. Louis. will
have one compartment sleeper to st.
Louis, and tho Denver st. Louis
through sleeper.
No. 8, st. Louis to Kansas City, will
have one compartment sleeper to Kansas
City, and the Cincinnati-Kans City
through sleeper.
The Denver-St. Louis sleeper. west
bound, il carried on Wabash train No.
/, leaving st. Louis at 1901 midnight,
arriving in Denver ut 7:26 on the second
morning.
The Kansas City Cincinnati through
sleeper, east bond, runs on Wabash
train 9. Leaving Kansas City at $40 p.
M, arriving at u. Louis at ESQ a M,
Themes via B. q o. 8. W. train No. 4,
arriving at Cincinnati at 11:30 .. m.
C.A CRANE, G. p. & T. A.,
st. Louis, Mo.
G. II. HAMPsON,
Commercial Agent,
l0e5 18th IT., Denver, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Messrs. Wells 4 Patterson, who have an
cstablished reputation as guides, hunters and
trrppers, throughout Northwestern Colorado,
have leased the Burch place on Piceance and
will make 1t their headquarters during the
winter. These gentlemen will make we'll
directed effort to ride the lower country Of the
numerous mountain lions and wolves which
infost that region, and which have become
such a menace to stock interests during the
past few years.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

ChENwooD SPRINGS. Colo. Nov. 20, 1895.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
Unnamed settler has filed notice Of his inteil-
tion to make final proof IN support of his
theCierk Of the District Court of Rio Blanco
county, Colo, at Meeker, Colo, on Jan. IL,
l8g& at 10 O'Clock a. M. viz:
Charles L. Haywood, Of Meeker, Colo, on his
p. D. s. 1870, Ute, for the SW y SW y Sec. 30,
Tp.ia s., and lots 2, and 4, Sec. 4, TIP. s., X.
81 ", 9th p. N.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his eOnttnIous residence upon and cultivation
Of, eaid land, viz:
~ Ralston, f. p. Wilber, II. 8. Harp and F.
Z. sheridan, all of Meeker, Colorado.
n43d38 j. b. PHILIPPI, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Bnyng political conventions is the latest
No0hations have been bought, in one way or
anOthr, for a long time. 1t should not be for
gottei that the decay of the great Roman re-
public started with the sale Of its offices. The
difference between hereditary Offices and pur-
chAset Offices is largely imaginary.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

berths In Pullman slecpcrs lowered; the pub
lio warts the price of all the berths lowered,
and Il congress has the sand to ignore Pull
man c,mplimentaries, it will get what 1t wants.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

J.E. Collins. the jeweler, is now located
two doors above the Oldland store.
Take your watches, clocks and jewelry
to him. He is good workman and his
prices are reasonable.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
GEENwOoD SPRINGS, Colo, Nov. L, 1895.
NOTICE ia hereby given that James N.
ANCole, Of White River, Colorado. has filed
NOTICE OF intention to make proof on his desert
Of BectiOn Ii, TIP. ] g.. H. " W. 9Th p. NJ, be
fore the Clerk OF the District Court of Rio
BiaAso county, at Meeker, Colo, on Saturday,
the .1sH day OF December, 1895
He naoes the following witnesses to prove
the conpletc irrigation and reclamation of
eaid nuA:
N. Bowman and W. H. Clark, Of Meeker,
Colo. Janaes Burke, Of White River, Colo, and
J. +. 0at1sby, Of Piceance, Colo.
nl6<&0 j. B. PHILIPPI. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Lots of worse things, for the United
States might happen than big
European war.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

The author of "Amcrica" was buried last
Tuesdny,at Newton, Mass, but his words will
be sung by countless millions yet unborn.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

This oface acknowledges tho receipt Of
very handsome calender for 90, from Mr.. Cox
W. yallcry, general agent of the famous Bun
linyton Route, at Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Senator Hill is going to profit by the ex-
perien<e of ex-senator Ingalls, and find out
whether he is n success Us lecturer before he
loses his political job.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

The pupils in the public school gave very
creditablc entertainment At the Methodist
church Wednesday evening, which was Al
tended by large aud appreciative audience.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Compressed air is coming to the front
as motive power, and it may yet be
possible to convert the heretofore vast
ed wind of political campaigns to some
useful PURPOSE.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

As on all fcstal occasions, Thurman creel
and the Axial region were represented by q
goodly array of gallant young men in Meekcr
on Thursday.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mr.. J. L. Mediation drove in fine bunch Of
young Utah cattle in the early part Of this
week. They will bo hay fed during tho win
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

According to the Steamboat Democrat. Routt
county Is an elysium for fighting men, as the
Democrat records fve SCRAPS" which took
place within that county last week. Corbett
and Fltzsinmons need no longer hunt for q
battle-ground; they can find one in the pine
groves Of upper Yampa, and be assured Of an
appreciativs audience, even tho the gate re-
ceipts might be light.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Examine our handsome Xmas pres
ents before the assortment is broken.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

It b rumored that Leadvtlle win soon startI,
the world with gold boom OF gigantic pro
portions. Before next summer Is woll undel
way, other camps, now comparatively un
known, arc liable to do likewise.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Hon. John W. Lowell and family departed
for Denver Monday morning, whcro they VII
remain for some time, ~ Mr.. Lowell has vati.
Gus business matters to look after at thss
mint IN
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

large number Of out-of-town people spent
Thanksgiving day in Meeker and all seemed
10 thoroughly enjoy themselves. In the even
Ing a very pleasant and wellsttended dance
was given at Odd Fellows hall BY the Mosart
orchestra,
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Cprbitt shouh get Dunraven to Join his
theatrical company. As pair of "quitters"
they would be lard to beat.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
M. f,s..,. ii q NJ. Issr u. lv.y

Nat fsssss III q lssss issr liz lsay
4 tAs truthfna, sea9stiag titss a . book about
No1oAao. - har7nAe11. gunRnmteod to6aCoc
kesle eaFs TIT bseoss up nsoctaaAeA nervs.,
Q1D1nn1ao tAe ntoue1oo poeooa, makes wax
IN % pAyu4e1a q Anseetal rjsk, - No-eo-6ac
= go ~ 1o0eeegea xellY usesr gear
nsek me-. A1afsS. Sl1sliD6 ns0saZ Co.,
H0U yoek a. C4A00A o00
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
w 8. RKUNER, N. D..
Physician and Surgeon.
once. Seventh Street. Near Main.

1t seems that the counsel Of the sui
tan Of Turkey have determined to put
in . plea Of insanity before the high
court Of nations.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

The youas child Of Mr.. and Mr.. HERNIA,
Wuln, Of l4-mile on the government, whicl
died Monday morning. was buried in High
land cemetery Tuesdav afternoon, Rev. osteu
son conducting funeral services.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
Xmas
GOODS!
Next Week,
SALTMARSH'S.
DIR. @. E. Rennebaum,
CHICAGO DENTIST,

VIII visit Meeker during June and september
eacf, ecnson, prepared to insert artificial teeth,
r,ld and ali kinds of fillings. SPEHIALisT
In GOLD AND PORCELAlN CROWN AND
BRIDGE WORK. AL work first-class, ana
at the lowest prices.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
Monthly School Report.

Monthly School Report.
Following Is tie report of the Meeker school
for the month ending Noverbcr d, 1885:
ADvySCED DEPARTMENT..
Enrolment for the month .........-...... "a
Average dailyRttendhnce.....-. .......... ~
Per cent. of attendance. ................,... V5
Number of cifcs of tartiiness. .............
Pupils neither absent nor tardy during the
month:
Cora Petersen Everett Young
Ella Peterson Fred Nichols
Hattie Mootz Servis Paul
Fanny Wear George Howey
Elba Howey.
VIII. MANIFOLD, Teacher.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Number enrolled d.........--............. ~
Average daily attendance. ................ Ss
per cent n attpndance e,,,,,.,.... 81
Number OF cases Of tardiness. ............ Il
m6li!- 6ltH8!- -''@''"Ar absent nor sardy during .ne
Ksafl pspsl lola Re1pIfh
GOIdte Wilson Charles Wilson
Meta kincher Mary Wilson
Johnny Hoseack Robbie Clark
Merida KisinRer Elsie Wear
Neftte Robertson Grace Deeman
George Paul.
FANNIE NOBLE, Teacher.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Collie. Cholera and Diarrnnea R1mady.
He says: II took one dose of it and
it gave me relief in five minutes. That
is more than anything else has ever
done for me-" For sale by JoHantgen
& Kelly.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

"Did you hear of the new proprietor at the
Meeker hotel r was greeting heard on the
streets yesterday. and on further inquiry it
was learned that the young man appeared on
the scene yesterday morning; and further,
that Master Ball and Mrs. Bail are doing very
well utnl@~ ss.---.----
vlh and joe Rooney are looking after Rube.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

The weather has been capricious during the
week, as a brief reference to the record will
shcw: Sunday night below zero; Monday
night, below; Tuesday night, below; We'd
neslay, fair and cold; Thursday, snow In morn
ing and beautiful sunshine In afternoon. and
below in the evening; Friday, cloudy and
cold
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
Farmers, Attention !

Farmers, Attention.!
Since the arrival of Mr.. Greene, the
miller, last Monday, the mill has been
undergoing thorough repairs, and wheat
will now he received.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

G. o. Taylor Whistles, unequalled in popularity
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Cash subscribers can get The H4ral
for Tie small sum of %.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Ambrose Oldland, head Of the Arm Of A. Old
land + Co.. is out this week visiting Denver
Omaha and other cities, where he will pur
chase goods for his frm. During bis absencs
Harry French will act as assistant genera
manager Of the Oldland establishment.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

Simon S. Hartman, of Tunnelton,
West Va, has been subject to attacks
of collie about once a year, and would
have to call on doctor and then suffer
for about twelve hours as much as some
do when they die. He was taken re-
Gently just the same as at other times,
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30
Mr.. Business Man.

G. ". vALLERy, General Agent, Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1895-11-30

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
INYI1ATION, WITHURAWN.
Abandoned Their Entertainment on Ac
count Of the Engineers Report.

The entertainment which was TO have
been given by the Colonial Danes 10 their
friends at the rooms of the Virginia His
toriCal Society was abandoned yesterday
at : o'clock, and the invitations hurried
ly withdrawn, on account of report from
the City Engineers department on the
safety of the building.
The house occupied by the Virginia His
toricai Society was the war residence of
General Il. f. Ice. The examination
of the second floor. where the entertain
ment was 10 be held, was made 10y En-
gineers Baskerville and Bates. and they
concluded that while the building was
safe for the purpose for which il was
built. that ii was not safe for a large
assemblage.
They estimated that the possible load
10 which the floor might be subjected
would exceed the safety point by as
pounds.
As soon as this report was received
Mrs. Russell Robinson. the president of
the society OF Colonial Danes, rcgretfulIy
abane oned the entertainment, for which
elegant preparations had been made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
HnstIngs I curt.

In the Hastings Court. before Judge
Witt Yesterday, the case OF Richard
Brown (colored). charged with obtaining
money by means OF threats OF bodily
harm from Mr.. Charles n. Page. was
tried 10y jury and Brown
sent 10 the penitentiary for i've years.
A motion was made TO set aside the YER
dict, and 1.-The judge took the matter I'M
der consideration.
The trouble grew ont Of the sum OF
81. which had been retained out or the
negro's wages by Mr.. Page to pay a
fine in the Police Court. for which he
claimed the negro 10 be responsible. The
fellow asked Mr.. Page for the money,
but the request was refused, whereupon
the negro threatened TO Kill MIR. Page II
he did not give him the money. Mr.
Page finally did so under compulsion. II
appeared that through the negro's negli-
gence Mr.. Page had 10 pay line in
the Police Court for running cart on
the street without "A license. and withheld
the money from his wages.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
THE INJUNCTION sUSPENDBD.
The Races at Alexander Island viii MOI
be Intesfered with for Ton Days.

Judge Wellfo.d, Of the City Circuit
Court. who on Friday granted an injunc-
ton restraining the Grange Camp As
ISOLATION OF Northern Virginia and the
Old Dominion Jockey Club from pool
selling. racing. book-making and gam
bling at Alexander Island, On the Virginia
side OF the Potomac. yesterday suspended
the Injunction urtil January ed, when
the case will be argued in court.
The decision of Judge Wexford was the
outcome of a conference held in his pri-
vate Office yesterday from II A. NJ. 10
=. NJ. The defendants were represent
cd by ex-Judge w. w. Crump, and Hon.
b. T. Crump, of this city, ex-senator
Francis l.. Smith, of Alexandria, and Mr..
A. w. Armstrong, Of Washington. The
interests of the Commonwealth were look
ed after by Attorney-General Scott and
his son and law partner, r. Carter scott.
The subject under co lsideraticn was dis
cussed in an informal manner. and all
the laws referring to the matter were
carefully scrutinlzed. The effect of the
suspension of the injunction viii be that
the proceedings at Alexandria will not
be interfered with for the next ten days.
The counsel for the defendants are pre-
pairing 10 make a big fight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
WOEk UF The LEGIsLAIURB.
New B,iis Introduced--atfempst 20 Elect
Pre.ident Pro T. I'M. Of the Senate

RALEIGH. n. c.. Jan Especial
The principle bills introduced into the
Senate were: To lax prisoners with
costs in criminal eases; 20 amend the
charter of cioidsboro. All the committees
were announced. Senator Grant is made
chairman on education. The public
printing bill. that passed yesterday. was
taken up to-day. Efforts. were made 10
recall the bill. but failed A motion was
made by Mr.. Rice Rep.t TO elect presi-
dent pro TEN. Mr.. Adams ODem.) de-
clared il improper 10 do this. while the
president was Ia the chair. Mr.. Rice's
motion WIS tabled.
In the House these bills were intro
duced To create the county OF Scot
land out OF a part of Richmond; to repeal
the election Law: TO provide for code
commission OF three and a new code
so provide for better drainage Cf Walnut
creek. Crhis comes from presentment
of grand jury of Raleigh Water WORKS
Company The proposition for the re-
peal of the public printing law was
made a special order for Monday.
Resolutions were adopted instructing
senators and representatives in Congress
10 endcavor 10 secure the repeal Of the
ten per cent. tax on State banks. and
certain Objectionable features of the in
fernal revenue law.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13

for the timely warning there would have
been a fearful wreck.
The waters Of the Swannanoa and the
French Broad are OVERLOOKING the low.
lands along these rivers as u result o.
the recent floods.
x. s, wosthen the North Main druggist,
made an assignment yesterday for the
benefit of his creditors. There were
preferences Beth assets and Liabilities
are small.
All that has been learned OF the where-
abou,s OF Theodore Sumner. the lad who
myster;ously disappeared from here last
October Is that he was seen In Knoxville
Just after his departure, and there stated
that he was going West
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
THE FIGHT FOR SENATOR.
RepUBxYCAH CAUCUS ADy0URNS
WITHOUT CoxxXG 70 A v0TE
MAJ Agsia Te.Mssrsw Nixht-PrstsAsra
posesacsA - DssIsr's Asn-1hs
NertA Cssoliaa Legislature

RALEIGH, n. O.. Jan. n.-Speciai. =
ma Populist caucus OF the House and
senate met this evening at o'clock. ara
Il waa thought by some that Butler would
be nominated for the senatorsnlp. QUO"
wac not the case. the. meeting navlns
cios<d with the nomination oil an enro,-
nsnt clerk--the position that cohuoi'
more than any other office.
Tonight the Republican senatorial eau
ems met. and after remaining in session
three hours. adjourned until Monday night
without taking a vote.
This action was not unexpected. some
~ the most prominent fusionists hao pie
d,cted before the meeting that no acuoii
would be taken until some tne nv
week. Had vote been reached ~ a-,
believed that the result wouia nav -
70 sngender a deal OF bitterness pe'"ee"
the friends OF various candidates
settle SHOWS fight, but IL is claineu
tbat this counts for but little, and that
Pritchard will be the nominee. ihe
straightout Republicans-that IS those
who favor the nomination OF sech can
d,date for seaa,or-regard Pritchard as
Marion Buffers man.
prssEssroys EXPECTED.
In any case. after the senatorial cues
tIon has been settled, 1t is said that tnere
will he considerable drifting apart, and
that fusion will lose some of the warmth
OF union which has outwardly marked
the proceedings during these first three
DAYS of the Legislature. All the candi-
dates Will stay until after the election
next Tuesday week. DR.. Mott, in with
drawing. is said 10 have acted cleverly.
as defeat would have left him under the
weather In his party. despite his long
service as a Republican. whereas now
he Is in the position of dictator.
THE FIELD FIGHTING PKITcHARD.
The PritchaTd forces fought strenuolsly
for a ballot tonight but the field beat
item. There were six ballots taken
before a pos tponernent was decided upon.
TIE result is considered a victory for
Candidate A. r.. HoltOn. The Pritchard
men are greatly disturbed, but great ef-
fort is being made to keep them in lire.
Boyd and Dockery are the dark horses,
with a possible re-entering Of j. j. Mott.
whore retirement was announced last
NIGHT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
Flu ernl Notice.

The remains of Mr.. G. L. Whitlock
will arrive from Philadelphia at s o'clock
this morning, and the funeral will take
place from st. James Episcopal church
al O'Clock this afternoon.
The following gentlemen viii act as
pall-bearers:
Honorary-w r. Gray, e. Il. Addison
y. Alison. w. NJ Woodward, John II.
Powell. Preston Cooke. s. w Travers,
James Caskie, j. n. Upshur, s.. q. Wal
lace. Samuel Freddy. II. G.. Cannon.
NJ. Milihiser, w. i. Hancock. George ID.
Peasants, +. Ii. Mayo, Samuel S.nton.
r. b. Chaffin.
Active-J. N, Boyd. A. r. Yarbrough.
A. DILL Charles Watkins. John q. Far
land. George J. Freedley. y. ). Alien Jas.
r. Gray.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
THEArHICAL TIDINGs.
A'traetions In Richmond This Week-stsge
Talk Aers and Tn. re.


Probably the most interesting theatricai
feature OF the coming week will be the ap-
pearance OF Mrs. Cora Urquhart PotteI
and Mr.. kyrle Belew at the Academy Oh
Music, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
nights. with special matinee Wednes-
day. These artists are widely known,
having played In every leading American
city before large and appreciatiye au-
diences.
on Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week Gus Hills Novelties Will be seen at
the Richmond Theatre. The play is said
10 be extremely iudicrous." and one that
produces continuous roars OF laughter.
The bicyclists of the city are specially
invited 10 witness the fancy bicycle riding.
Frieda Simonson. the world renowned
child pianist. and Jannita Manen, whose
wonderful mastery OF the violin has won
the applause Of thousands. are announced
to appear In Richmond at an early Date.
sousa's vonderfS, band has had sreater
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
A New Charter Granied.

Judge Wexford. in the City Circuit
Court. yesterday. granted "A charter 10
the Richmond Butter-Tray Company.
The concern Is formed for the purpose Of
manufacturing butter trays and of buy
ing and selling of light wooden goods
The capital stock is 10 be not less
than $1,000. nor more than $4,000 divided
into shares of SIS cacn The principal
ofiiee OF the company Will be located in
this city.
The following are the officers for the
first year: n. l.. Urban. president; h. a.
Grasberger, secretary; H. l.. King. treas
urcr. The above and II. j. Grasberger
and j. II. Urban form the board of di-
reCtOrS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
WnECK AVERT4D.
An lsnmense Boulder Falls Upon Rail-
road-AshsYIIie Natter

ASHEvILI4E. n c., Jan. Especial
A huge boulder. loosened probably by
the recent SHOWS and rains. fell upon the
track Of the Southern railway just this
side OF Cooper Station. and came very
yesterday afternoon. A boy fortunately
discovered the rock Just In time 70 warn
the engineer by frantically waving his
arms above his head and running at fun
speed But none too soon, as the cab
steps were torn OF by collision before
the engine could be brought TO n ssandstili
after the warning was received BY the
onstneey. Tne engineer thinks that but