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The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
The Goulds' TaxeN.

New York. Dec. 7.-Justice Russell, In
the special term Of the Supreme court to-
day, handed down a decision which ex-
empts from taxation the property of
George j.. Howard, Edwin and Helen
NJ. Gould in this country. on the ground
that they are nopres!dents.
Five different proceedings were Insti-
tuted against the members of the Gould
family, both individually and as execu-
tors of the late Jay Gould. In his de-
cision yacating the assessment made by
the commissioners OF taxes for the year
1894, Judge Russell sustains the conten-
tion Of the relator that they had remove ed
from this state with the intention Of
permanently residing In another state at
the time the assessment was made.
The residence Of George ]. Gould II
stated as being at Lakewood. New Jer-
sey, and that of the other relators as Ir.
vington, New Jersey.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Death. Mar Rock sor,nx..

Rock Springs, Wyo., Dec. S.-The
past week has been filled with fatall-
ties in this vicinity. On Monday Con-
rad Asmon. n Union Pacific switch
man. was injured in the yards to such
an extent that he died the following
day.
On Sunday the body Of man was
found near the line of the Union Pa
cific near Four Mile bridge. Investi-
CATION showed the remains to be those
of Henry Fisher. OF St Joseph, No., q
passenger on the Union Pacific, who
had been en- route to Los Angeles, Cain.
Fisher had evidently jumped OF the
train and received serious injuries,
which, with the exposure cause his
DEATH
On Wednesday the dead body of
Adam Storey was found In the bushes
Of Quaking Asp creek. Storey had
started from town on Tuesday and
had evidently fallen from his wagon in
benumbed state and frozen to death.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
CUBAN EXPEDITION AB.AN-
DONED.
A Traitor In the Camp Puts the Onicer,
on Watch.


a Traitor In the Camp Puts the onicers
on Watch.
Tampa. Fla, Dec. 9-rhe long-pre
pared expedition of General Enrique Col
lazo has temporarily disbanded. 1t was
composed of ZIG men and was to have
carried TO Cuba 100 Remington carbines.
100000 rounds of ammunition, one two
pound rapid-tire Hotchliiss gun, with
1-H0- rn"ni.-a -af-aiaanaupiiia e ian--,nanu ma.
chetes, dynamite and other powerful ex
plosiyes. The men who formed the band
have been encamped on various keys on
the southern coast of Florida for the past
ninety days.
The cause of disbanding was partly
the delay of the steamer they expected
on several different occasions, but their
whereabouts and the location of theiI
arms and ammunition, which they had
buried, Were betrayed by some one who
knew the camp. II. NJ. Sullivan, a
young Mississippian who had been ap-
pointed as captain of the artillery, de,
serted from the camp the latter part OF
last week. All the munitions We're then
removed, owing to Sullivans move
ments
Shortly after his disappearance the
Spanish consul in Key West was in
formed and curriers' left Tampa and Key
West simultaneously for Cape Sable.
where the camp had been. The search
ing party found nothing. although they
went dtractly ta tho sno. WHARF tho arm
had been buried.
The camp had already been broken up
and all the munitions hidden. The Gu
bans believe Sullivan was the traitor,
and should he be caught they will have
little respect for his comfort or safety.
Six of the party arrived here tonight
from Key West. The Cubans are jubil-
ant, however, over the fact that nothing
was captured.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Positions for Delegates.

Washington, Dec. S.-The committee
places which will be assigned to the ter
ritorial delegation in the House have
been decided upon by the speaker, after
a conference with the three delegates
who are in the city. Although the dele
gates have no vote on the floor of the
house, they are entitled to vote on bills
in committees. but there are twelve COM
mittees to which their service is limited
by CUSTOM most of them having to do
with matters of interest mainly to the
West. The places for which the dele
gates haze asked are:
Flynn of Oklahoma. public lands and
Indian affairs; Murphy of Arizona. coin
age. weights and measures, territories
and private land claims; Catron of New
Mexico. coinage and agriculture
1t is not likely that Cannon of Utah
will serve as a delegate in this congress,
since the territory is to achieve state
hood and the other delegates except
three or four committee places each.
Catron and Murphy, who have asked for
places on the coinage committee, are free
silver men.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Breene stil, In Jail.

Leadville, Colo. Dec S-P. w. Breene
Is still In Jail. His bond was not ap-
proved yesterday. as was expected. The
bond Is in the sum of $4,000 and a
large number of names were presented
to the judge to-day of the people who
would qualify and sign 1t. The follow
ing names were accepted and 1t is likely
they will sign the bond on Monday:
George A. Liable. A. A. Moynehan, J.
N. killoran. S. b. Nicholson. Dan
Healey, T. Jennings. A. Ferwin. r. ].
Donnen and W. II. Bemen.
Mr.. Breene to-day signed over to As
signee Lamping his interest in different
mining claims which had not yet been
signed over. These interests comprise
part Of nearly fifty different properties
in this camp.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Doubl, rr.x ,dy At Goa, Cr,,..

Coal Creek. Colo. Dec. "a terrible
tragedy occurred here yesterday. VIII
liam Ray shot and killed his wife and
then turned the gun. a Smith & Wesso:l
3S, on himself. sending bullet through
his right temple. He died instantly; his
wife lived about hour They were a
very young couple and have not got on
very well since they were married. Mr..
Ray had not been able to work for two
or three years on account of rheumatism
in his feet. His wife had been working
out at Canon City and had come home to
spend Sunday with her husband She
was going TO bake some things for him
before she left, when the quarrel en-.
sued, with the above result They had
no children. Ray was member of the
X. P. lodge here. Mrs. Rays mother
and father are at Engle. She has a sis.
ter and brother here. but they are quite
young.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
currle Protect. Said p..h..

Constantinople, Dec. S.-News of the
flight of Said Pasha and reports to the
effect that he had taken refuge with
Sir Philip Currie, British ambassador.
spread with extraordinary rapidity
throughout the Mussulman quarters
and excited the most profound inter
est. Turks here are pretty general to
admit that the fact that 80 distin-
guished "A person and as well known a
patriot as Said Pasha should seek shell
ter with a foreign power is proof posi-
tive Of the gravity OF the present stu
alton.
1t is acknowledged on all sides that
unless the palace clique can be broken
up. a government by the sublime porte
will be rendered impossible.
Sir Philip Curries conduct in afford.
ing shelter to Said Pasha has been
praised by persons cOgnizant of the
facts who are not controlled by politi-
cal influences, and he has asserted that
he will not withdraw his protection
from man who is regarded as capa-
BILE of bringing about n reformation
and regeneration OF the Turkish EN-.
pire.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
coLoNisTs IN GEORGIA.
A New Town Started by Settlers From
the Northern States.

New Town Started by Settlers From
the Northern States.
Savannah. Ga. Dec. IA number Of
Western colonists have already set
tied at Fitzgerald. the new town which
was started here last August. Fftz-
gerald Is named after p. II. Fitzgerald
Of Indianapolis. Indiana, who together
with Ex-Governor Northern Of Geor
gia, and J. o. Curry, also of this state,
conceived the idea of colonizing sew
eral thousand ex-federal soldiers
throughout the West and forming an
entire new city for those people. Last
spring 10000 acres of land were se-
cured in Wilcox and Irwin counties
and 1000 acres of high, dry territory
were selected on the edge of Irwin
county for the city.
This is now laid out in streets and
already number of residences and
storeho4ses are being eFsetsAs 4SH6 KK8m
that up to Thursday night, over 1890
settlers are located In the town. The
colony represents twenty-eight difSer
ent states.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
TO BAR OUR SHEEP.
Reportsd Intention of England which
Would Raise . storm


Washington, Dec 9.-If, as reported
from London, Great Britain intends TO
prohibit after January the importation
of American sheep, 1t is quite probable
there will be vigorous protest from
this government. The agricultural de-
partment has not yet received omcfal
notification of the proposed prohibit
ton, but the subject has been infor-
mally discussed by the officials.
-Four or FIVE years ago this govern
ment through the representation OF the
agricultural department, succeeded in
getting the English government to re-
move the restriction which required
the kiIIine of American sheep Wheb
they landed at the dock in Great Bra
ain. The industry. which was tisn
very small. has grown to large pro
portion, the expectations duhng the
year 1894 reaching $4,000 head, and in
1895 35O,OOO head.
The reason given for the proposed
prohibition is the prevalence of scab
disease in the sheep, but this disease,
DR.. Salmon. the chief OF the bureau of
animal industry. says, exists wherever
sheep are found, and corresponds to
mango or itch. All sheep thst were
sent from this country were thorough
ly inspected and if any were found dis
eased they were refused shipment
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
WILSON'S ORDER.

Hs VIII Not Allow Postal Employees to
Inhu nee LeRislation.
Washington. Dec. San important or
der was Issued yesterday by Postmaster
General Wilson directed against the or
ganizatlon Of the postal employees to. se-
cure legislative action. Reports have
been current for comparatively long
period that employees Of various classes
were combining and pooling funds TO
furnish the expenses Of committees or
other representatives sent to appear be-
half Of legislation.
This action is now practically, prohib-
tied and penalty of removal imposed
by to-day's order, which is as follows:
"Ordered-That hereafter no postmast-
er. postofiice clerk, letter carrier, railway
postal clerk or other postal employe shall
visit Washington. whether on leave or
without pay. for the purpose of infiuenc-
Ing legislation before Congress.
ANY such employe of the postal ser
vice who violates this order shall be
liable to removal.
"POstmasters and other employees OF
the postal service are paid by the govern
ment for attending to the respective dut-
.es assigned them, which do not include
efforts to secure legislation. That duty
is assigned to the representatives Of the
people elected for that purpose.
"If bills are introduced In either
branch of Congress affecting the postal
service. upon which any information or
-scoinmendat is desired. l am ready
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
POSTOFFIcE EMPLOYEES DIS
MISSED.
they Had Been Giving Out Informs
tiOn.

they Had Been Giving Out Informs-
tion.
Washington. Dec 9.-Postmaster Cen
eral Wilson has dismissed William w.
Hill of Mississippi, assistant superin-
tendent of the free delivery system OF
the postoffice department: Samuel
Beight Of Indiana, clerk in the free de-
livery bureau, and William A. Sullivan
OF bosron' NOW ur inc -ur1u=1errer umrr;
but formerly Of tile free delivery bureau.
for giving out official Information "and
conspiracy to belittle the department"
The peremptory dismissal created a
sensation at the department. coming as
the result OF an investigation that has
been In progress for about month. In
formation reached First Assistant Post
master General Jones that the men dis
missed were tampering with the records
and were improperly giving out to par
ties not connected with the department
information connected with the official
records and the departmental business
Charges were made that this was part
OF scheme to injure and bring into dis
repute certain of the officers and en-
ployes of the postal service. 1t is under
stood the Information was furnished to
members of Congress. the object being
to bring about Congressional investiga-
tion, and after securing evidence which
he considered satisfactory and complete,
summoned the three men to his office. At
this hearing 1t is charged that they made
conflicting and false statements, and that
finally two Of them. Clerks Beight and
Sullivan, confessed and implicated Hill.
The investigation may be continued and
possibly may involve other important
changes.
All of the men dismissed have been in
the service for many years.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
LONELY CLEVELAND
Tot VISITED BY PUBLIC MEN.
hoy conp,ai. Of Too Aseh Red Tape
More Republicans ThAn DeAoerata
Go TO the Wkite Housa.

Washington, Dec 9.-The relations
,etween the president and the mem
lers Of his party in Congress are illus
rated by the list of callers at the
White House last week. 1t has always
been customary for senators and rep
resentatives to pay their respects to
the chief executive as soon as posi-
BILE after their arrival in Washington
for the annual session, but this year
not more than q dozen members of
either house have entered the White
House gates. The president moved in
from Woodley, his country home. early
on Monday morning in order that he
might be accessible to persons having
business with him. and he has resumed
his regular hours for the reception of
congressman and the public. But his
solitude Is In measure voluntary. He
has hedged himself about with 30
much fOrmality that people do not visit
him except when 1t is absolutely neces-
sary. For example, the members of
the House and Senate object to the
rule that requires them to explain their
business TO Private Secretary Thur
Der before they are admitted to the
president. Many of them abruptly de-
cline to do SO, and when Mr.. Tnurber
inquiries the object of their call they
tell him very frankly that 1t is none of
his business. 1t was only last session
that Senator White of California Of
fercd to throw Mr. Thurber out of the
window, and 1t took all of the diplomatic
ability Of Senator Gray to reconcile the
irate Californian. Mr.. Thurber apollo
gized and insisted that he meant no Of
fense, but Mr.. White took the ground
that senator of the United States ought
TO be allowed TO communicate with the
head Of the executive branch of the gov
ernment without submitting to the cen
sorship of a private secretary. All mem.
bers of both houses who have made this
point with the president are now admit
ted to his Office without delay or ques
ton, but very few visit him unless they
are compelled to. He has more Republi
can than Democratic callers. and Mr.
Sherman, Mr.. Allison and Mr.. Reed
were among the first to pay their re
spects.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
ARMENiANS ARE STARVING.
Money Sent to Their RsIief-Embas,y II
Guarded.


London. Dec. S.-The Marquis of
Salisbury has written to the treasurer
Of the Armenian relief fund to the ef-
feet that the consul at Moosh, through
the British ambassador, Sir Philip Cur
rie, reports that the Armenians of the
Bitlis district are in danger Of starving.
The treasurer has forwarded 1000
pounds for Btlis, Kharpoot, Erzeroum,
Mardin and TrebiZond.
The Daily News Constantinople cor
respondent in dispatch to that paper,
says: 1t is probable that rs result OF
negotiations Said Pasha will volun-
tarily quit the British embassy. Lord
Salisbury has tclesraphed his approval
of Sir Philip Currie's conduct. Mean
time the gates of the embassy are
closed, and the force which was landed
from the ambassadors yacht Imogene
patrols the ground
Russia's hesitation has ceased 1t is
currently reported that NJ Neildoff, the
Russian ambassador to-day gave the
sultan the cars message. insisting
upon the entry Of the guardsbips.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
ENTHUSIASTIC FOR DEFENSE.
venesasIans Preparing for War with
Great Britain.

Great Britain.
Washington, Dec. 9.-Word comes
from Venezuela as to the excitement
and patriotic enthusiasm over the
boundary controversy with England
At Puerto Cabello public meeting
has been held and subscriptions opened
for the purchase of torpedo boat ior
the defense of the harbor. At the city
of Bolivia another subscription IL
being received, citizens Of all parts OF
the republic agreeing to contribute
stated sum weekly.
At Caracas, the capital OF Venezuela'
a convention Is to be held to CONSIDER
the question OF defense. In the DIG
street parade which will be feature
of the meeting each state Delegation
will carry the coat of arms OF the
state and at the end of the parade the
coat of arms of Venezuela will be
borne.
The movement was started by the
Central Society for the Propagation or
the Defense of Venezuelan Territory,
but has apparently secured official ap-
proval, as members Of President Cres-
pos cabinet and the governors OF the
several states give 1t full Endorsement.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Is Sentenced to Hang.

Omaha, Neb., Dec S-George Nor.
gan. who one month ago tonight Grim
inally assaulted and killed 1O-year.old
Ida Gaskill. was to-day found guilty of
murder and sentenced to hang. The
jury went out last night and returned
verdict this afternoon
Under the new law the jury decides.
when the degree of the murder is In the
first, whether the prisoner hangs or
goes to the penitentiary for life. Nor
gan denied the ofrense. but said he was
drunk when he Is alleged to have done
the killing.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

How does 1t happen that the popu-
lists always bob up holding the balance
Of power in every big political contest
Of late years? During the memorable
light In the Illinois legislature which
finally resulted in the election of Sena-
tor Palmer. the populist members of
that body controlled the issue of the
fight, and now. in Kentucky. the re-
Gently elected legislature stands IS
democrats to 6s republicans on joint
ballot, with the two populists control
ling things as usual. The struggle for
the Kentucky senatorship promises to
b Q rs0arkAble one.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

m tomorrow, but the Influx of enthusI-
astic advocates OF cities seeking the con
ren;ion made 1t desirable to hear the
preliminary speeches advancing tn
claims Of the city to-day. As one OF the
officers of the committee stated, to-day
would be given to working on tn
steam" after which the committee will
get down to business behind closed
doors. Most of the national committe., =
men have arrived. and the corridor OF the
Arlington hotel is the storm center Of a
surcins crowd of convention boomers
and others.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
n. D.m.ud for Pennies.

There Is asreat demand on the sub treasury
for pennies just now, and It comes from al
sections Of the country. tn. treasury c, q
ca9o. where the stock of pennies In the sub
treasury was exhausted several months sgo
and shipments had to be made from otner
tice Of dry goods and notion stores in marx.
Tag down prices from round nsursch hse. 20 tnrs ,s
nov 7sO 600 OOO pennies outstanding, but 1t
Il estimated that nearly one-half Of t-.m
have been lost or have disappeared from cir-
cnistion. which is a gain Of several millions
to the government. The daily output Of the
mints is 10000 pieces. upon which the gov
ernment makes a profit Of IL l.2OO.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
The "Foreign Notes" editor makes

The Foreign Notes" editor makes a
specially of European war-clouds and
he says it's mighty clear day In the
eastern hemisphere when there are
none In sight. His very presence gives
us nervous prostration every passing
hour. The sporting editor considers
him little leery along these lines. and
claims that European war-cries are
simply an enlarged and profusely illus
trated edition of the lip mills of tho
American prize ring, all blow and no
blows,
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
CAMERON DECLINES.
The Pennsylvania senator Is Not = Can
didate foe Re-Eleetion.

The Penusylvania senator L. Not Can
didate fof Re-Election.
Washington, Dec. 9.-Senator Don
Cameron to-day announced formally
that he would not be candidate, under
any circumstances. for reelection.
He made the announcement by max
ing public the following letter addressed
to Hon. Samuel ]. McCarroll Of Har-
riSburg. Pennsylvania:
United States Senate,
Washington. Dec. 8, 95.
My Dear Senator:-I am in receipt of
your letter of the 18th. You will remem-
Der that In a conversation at my home in
Harrisburg. just after my election to the
senate, told you. as well as many other
friends, that under no circumstances
would I again be candidate for re-elec-
ton. Since then nothing has occurred to
change my mind. Many friends from
every section Of the state are writing me
making inquiry as to my wishes and In
tentions, and cordially Offering their
support. 1t is due to them that public
announcement should be made in reply
to the inquiries, and take this oppor-
tunity, through the senator from my ma
tive county, to thank you and my friends
In every county in the state for their
more than generous support for more
than third of a century, and to say
that have not been, and am not now.
and will not be candidate for re-elec-
ton to the Senate of the United States.
Not being in office, better opportunity
will be offered me to serve those who
have served me, and that will do 80
there can be no doubt. Yours truly,
J. ID. CAMERON.
Washington, Dec 9.-Silver men gen.
orally received the announcement o.
Senator Camerons decision, not to stand
for reelection, with regret. This post
ton was taken by the senator because OF
his desire to escape from annoyance AMI
criticism. which were not due to his ad
vocacy of silver so much as to the politi
cal complica tons in Pennsylvania. 1t l.
also understood now that the senator
will not be in the presidential race
though this Is not yet definitely deter
| mined.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Justice Jaeh.on.. Successor.

Washington. Dec. 9.-The Senate ju-
dietary committee has reported the nom
ination of Rufus w. Peckham of New
York to be associate Justice of the Su-
preme court. fayorably, which insurcs
his confirmation.
The judiciary committee also agree to
report favorably the nomination Of
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

A Polish journalist of Chicago has
been sent to Jail for four months just
for saying that another man had been
sent to the penitentiary, when, in fact
he had not, and there was no occasion
for sending him. He apologized and
explained that he had been taken in by
a Joker, who gave him the story, but
as he was publishing humorous paper
the Jury showed him no mercy.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
The Modern Mother

u.. found that her little ones are improved
.oore by tho pleasant laxative, Syrup q
Firs, when in need Of the LAXATIVE seeos d
\ rentle remedy, than by any other, s.d
thst Il IL more acceptable 70 then Chil-
dreu enjoy 1t and 1t beneAts then The
true remedy, Syrup Of F1gs, manudao'
tured BY the California FIG syrup "a,
onlv
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

From the way Oil wells erv 1vius a,.-
covered in Indiana It might be sup
posed that the earthquake had shaken
part of Russia over to our side of the
globe.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
R.pub,lc.n Commute. Mc.,,,

Washington. Dec. 9.-The Republican
national committee assembled at two
O'clock to-day to begin the hearing of
cities desirous of entertaining the next
Republican national convention. The or
iginal purpose was TO meet at eleven a.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

These repeated rumors of Senator
David B. Hill intending to marry are
very distressing to that young man.
Mr.. Hill thinks the public should real
ize by this time that he is welded to
his art.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

A Kansas man has been committed
for contempt in refusing to taste beer
in court. Most of his fellowmen will
look upon him as being justly punished
for despising an opportunity.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

An inquiring man thrust his fingers
into horses mouth to see how many
teeth he had. The horse closed his
mouth to see how many fingers the man
had. The curiosity Of each was fully
satisfied.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14

Men who feel that the safety of the
country and the success OF candidates
Of 1896 will be dependent upon what
they do will be very busy from this
time on.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-14
Cripple Crock M.ps

Washington, Dec. 9.-There has been
such demand forthe map of the Cripple
Creek district. gotten out by the geolog-
ical survey. that Senator Teller to-day
introduced resolution to provide for thA