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The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
Great Power for nigh Speed.

The large amount of fuel required for
very high speed racing boats has been
the subject of thorough investigation
by experts, in order, if possible, to re-
duce the quantity of coal necessary for
this purpose. Some of the British tor
pedo boat chnsers are thought to be the
most perfect vessels of their class in ex
istence, but in order to attain 30-lsnot
speed, they must carry GO tons of coal.
This is fully one-quarter of their entire
sea-goipg displacement. Under high
speed they consume between three and
half and four tons of coal an hour. To
propel u vessel with n speed of 20 knots
IN hour, the consumption of fuel is tre-
mendous. Twenty-seven knots an hour
is the best speed of the ordinary torpedo
boat. In order to reach the 30-knot line
fully so per cent. morc fuel is required.
N. Y. Ledger.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
SMALLEY ON THE ENGLISH.
Their social Life Discussed by the Noted
Correspondent to Yale Students.

Correspondent to Yale Students.
George w. Smalley, the noted foreign
correspondents, recently spoke under
the auspices of the Phi Beta Kappa So
ciety at Yale on the subject, Social
Life in England" The lecture was de-
liverei at New Haven for the first time,
and was very instructive of the charac-
teristjes of society life in England. Mr..
Smallsy was introduced by Prof. Ed
ward j. Phelps, of Yale, cx-minister to
England. Mr.. Smalley admitted in his
prefa;ory remarks that there was much
paltry and ignoble in London society.
but lie confined his description to the
bright side of English social life. Mr..
Smalcy declared that not wealth, fame,
honor, nor even rank alone, gave po-
sitio1 in English society, and stated
that many of the titled personages of
the realm were outside the gates of
what is known as society. He said that
position in society in England was OBJ
taincd and held only by combination
Of leading traits of mind and character.
Mr. Smallcy interspersed his talk with
vast number of pertinent anecdotes
illustrating the different phases of Lon
don society life. He spoke of the mani
fest regard for the company of others
by the members of London society, and
declared that Mr.. Gladstone was the
l = - ~
| who had ever been able to ignore thi.
rule without paying the penalty. III
enumerated many of Gladstone's char
acteristics, showing him to be arbitrary
at all times in society. In concluding,
Mr.. Smalley called the English "the
greatest of actual races" and said that
we had much to learn from them, they
from us and the world from both.-Troy
IN W Times
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
a Nov Kind of Thread.

"John," said the young wife, mind
you stop and get me . spool of poultry
thread"
"What kind of thread, my dear?"
"Oh, / couldn't describe it so you'd un-
derstand. You men are so stupid. The
clerk will know. Tell him you want it
for basting the chicken. And you can
go on down to the dress goods counter
and get the dressing. Justget it in the
piece and I'll make it the way the cook
book says."-Texas Siftings.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
Feminine FinancicrIne.

Husband-Did you get that ten-dollar
check your uncle sent you cashed yet?
Wife-No, 1 haven't been out.
Husbnnd-Well, 1 am sending an or
der to n cigar dealer for two boxes Of
five dollar cigars. l don't want to send
money in an envelope. You take this
ten dollars and give me your check.
Wife-Certainly
Husband "a day later)-More money!
Why, my dear, what did you do with
the ten dollars your uncle sent you?
Wife lin huff)-You took it for Gig
ars.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
Collections Promptly Attended to.
DESERT LANDs-NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO MAKE FINAL PROOF.
LAND OFFICE AT

Glenwood Springs Colo, Nov. 2o, 1895.
1, John williams. of Mecker. Rio Blanco
county, Colo. who made desert land appltca-
tion No. 10 Ute, on the 18th day Of January,
,s' e Sec sss t:s = 81 Is 81 n T. Sfr Il Is ena sth sE N
make final proof to establish my claim to the
land above described before the Clerk of the
District Court of Rio Blanco county, at
Meeker, Colo. on Saturday, the 9th day of Janu.
arr, 1897. and that I expect to prove that said
land has been properly Irrigated and reclaimed
in the manner required by law, by two of the
following witnesses:
james Hayes, W. P. Hockett, Louis Hatzen-
buhler and Robert Jones, all of Meeker, Colo.
JOHN WILLIAMS, Claimant.
dSjy0 J. B. PHILIPPI, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

One of the natural curiosities Of New
York state is the "Iiocking Stone" Of
Sullivan county. 1t weighs 40 tons and
is so evenly balanced that it can be
moved with a finger.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

Subscribe for THE HERALD and let
your friends in the east know some
thing of the country you are living in
BY sending it to them,
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

Handbags and chatelains, small styles
in the latest belts, can be seen at Hugus
& Co.'S.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

G. o. Taylor Whistles. nothing pursr or better.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

A large assortment of silverware and
useful novelties Of all descriptions; just
the thing for holiday gifts; at Hugus &
Co.'S.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

Sewing Machine for Sale.
A new Wheeler & Wilson sewing ma
chine for sale cheap. Inquire at this
0f3CA
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

90. Taylor whl.kles. hDe a. silk. Moder.t. cost
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

Cash subscribers can got Tho Herald
for the small sum Of 50.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

6. o. ra,ios 7ssi.ki,s. thoroughly wholesome
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

Hopeless.
Wife-What do you think Of Bridget's
cooking?
Husband-I think if she tried to boil
water, she'd burn it.-Tit-Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
Roman Beauty, winesap. Janiton and

Davis apples at Hay d JoAant-
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05
Think what
it means

to be able to go right through
from Denver to Omaha, Chi
caoo, Kansas City, st. Louis
to eat when you wish-tO sleep
when you feel like it = to
smoke when the notion strikes
you-to live as comfortably
and fare as sumptuously as II
you were in the finest hotel
n 4 49, on the continent
'euHlllEyIlll Yet these are Just the things
n the Burlington's "Vesttbuled
il)iTlls Flyer" offerr.
Leaves Denver $50 p. m.
Arrives Omaha 400 p. m.
Arrives Chicago $50 q. m.
Arrives Kansas City at 500
p. m.
Arrives st. Louis at z.1s a. m.
Tickets and timetables on
application to any ticket
agent
o.N. VALLEY, General Agent, Denver, Colo,
lOED 18th street.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

The official count in Colorado gives
Bryan and Sewall 1890 plurality.
Only one other state = Texas-gave a
larger plurality for the Democratic ma
tional ticket at the late election.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

a. n. VALLEY, General Agent, Denver, Colo,
lO1D 18th street.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-05

OF course there will be an extra ses-
sion of congress, and Of course there
will be protection tariff bill passed, if
it is not hung up in the senate. Every
one knew that these things would fcl-
low the election Of Mckinley aud a
Republican congress before they voted.
Let the will Of the majority be carried
out. II 1t be good we shall all be glad;
if it be bad, 1t can be changed next
time.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
A TORY SLUMP.

Though the report of Balfour resignation
from the Salisbury cabinet has rot yet heen
confirmed. it is more than probably correct.
His withdrawal OF the educational bill
from mconsideratioain he House OF Commons
where lie was the leader of the government
forces, lends color to the report, for that
bill formed an important raIt OF the Con-
servative party's program. II was in
tended to effect radical changes in the
whole educational system of the Uuitet,
Kingdom, one of the most striking features
being that it would have Strengthened the
parochial schools, for they were 10 get sup
port from local taxation without being
subject to local authority Public feeling
both for and against the bill. has been
running high for months, and ooinmunica-
tions on both sides OF the question have been
pouring in upon the Ee wspapers At a great
rate. The Conservative party was commit
ted to its enactment into law, had an i'm
inense ma jority in he Commons to force its
passage, and yet failed ANONYMOUSLY.
The blame for the fiasco, of course,
falls upon Balfour, who, as the leader of
the party, ought to have held ii to his
and to the bills support. Instead of that
he allowed his party associates to load
the measure down with all sorts of amend.
ments, thinking, no doubt, that in The
end he would be able by means of the
majority ut his back to pass the bill in
such shape as would most nearly CORE
spond to its original contents. Instend
of that, however he found himself con
froDted with what must have appeared
to him iDsurmountable obstacles, and post
poned the bill till next year, which ID
equivalent to its collapse.
If all this had been brought about by q
strong aud vigorous opposition. there would
be, perhaps, some excuse for Balfour bui
it is clearly due to defective leadership ;rnd
therefore. all the more humiiiating to the
party whose chosen leader Premier Sails
bury's nephew was. Melody would have
supposed that the disintegration of the Cen
servative majority in the House would hav,
begun so soon after the recent gnifi
cent victory at the polls.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
pANGERoUS WIRES.

The death of two men in u Photograph
gallery near Philadelphia fro touching
wire screen which had been saturated with
electricity by a broken arc light wire calls
again attention to the fact that great
deal Of carelessness is yet shown in the ar
rangement CT high voltage wires. both out
doors and in houses. This all the more neces-
sary, as Il rive" wire is Just as harmless
as dead cne. SO far as tward appear
ances go. Conta Ct with il a once teaches
man the difference. but as a rule he is after
that unable to turn his experience to ac-
count for the benefit of others. From a
variety of causes such wires may become
regular death traps. They may break. CT
the insulation may become defective. or
they may cross other usually quite harmless
wires, and thus cause the death Of an
ignorant or careless person. There are
numerous instances on record even of ex-
perts Accidentally grasping such wires and
paying fer it with their lives.
The remedy, of course, is obvious. Out
door wires should all be Under ground.
No electric light or trolley wire should
rest IN place where accidental contact
with it is possible. inside of residences
or business houses all such wires should
be so covered by castings or other contri-
yances that the Insulation cannot wear
off, or telegraph or telephone wires crUss
them. IL might also he advisable to re-
quire electric light companies to put up
some warning sign wherever wires of high
voltage are within reach of anybody
Last, bat not least. people themselves
ought to bc more circurnspect and careful
If you see u wire dangling down, give i,
the benefit of the doubt, and regard it as
live" Dent touch it; do something tc
warn others, and get word as soon as
possible to the office OF the proper com
pany. Accidents are not preven;a,de alto
gether. but they can be lesscned in number
and severity by the exercise OF Il little
caution and common sense.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
MAKE PUNISHMENT FIT CRIME.

MAKE PUNISHMENT FIT CRIME.
the District with regard to the punishnents
inflicted by the judges of the police court.
The people upon whom a light sentence
isimposed are sent to the workhouse. where
they have slim diet, crowded quarters aud
are made to work, while those convicted of
more aggravated offenses go to Jail, where
there is nothing to do; butlodgings are fairly
good aud the food very much better than
at the former place. The thieves aud thugs
are made comparatively comfortable, while
the drunk and disorderly" and other
petty violaters OF the law have TO don the
feion's striped uniform and work ON the
chain gang The old criminals greatly pre-
fer Jail sentence to one that sends them
TO the workhousc; in fact, they have been
known TO commit offenses which would iu-
sure the former penalty just TO escape the
latter.
II is told that III the early days Of our
police court, prisoner sentenced to the
workhuuse for minor offeDse, pleaded
with the judge to send hin to tie jail.
lie luG5e tOiu uiin ne was uiidb.e 10 no ds
the prisoner requested; had it Teen Case
OF assault and battery he could have done
so. No sooner said tha d the culprit jumped
over the rail and assau auited tie judge, who
then imposed u Jail sentence.
That this reversal of ordinary and equ.ta-
BILE conditions is radically wrong no one
will dispute. Nobody feels it more keeDly
than Judges Miller and Kimball. but they
are powerless. They are as much puzzled
as any one what to do and would gladly
see change. This, OF course, rests with
Congress, and from that quarter the re-
lief must come. Measures should be taken
which will make Il jail sentence not equiv
alent to life of luxurious ease, coveted
by the criminal. but something to which
lie will look back with feelings of dread
and fear. There cannot be much difficulty
in devising some means 10 keep Jail prisoc-
ers, excepting. OF course, those VITO are
awaiting trial, busy with work that will
not make them think that they are rest
ing on flowery beds Of ease. 1t is not only
matter of justice, but would be re-
form decidedly 10 the physical as well us
moral advantage of the prisoners.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
A sum mer suggestion.

iced coffee is another excellent beverage,
made in this way: In an earthenware perco-
lator previously heated by pouring boiling
water through it) put three or four table
spoonfuls of really good. freshly ground
coffee, innocent of chicory, and pour S much
boiling water on it as it will absorb; con.
tinue adding boiling, really boiling, water as
that already in the percolator runs through
till there is about the third of pint of very
strong coffee; mix to this some boiling
milk, and set on ice. When thoroughly cold
it can be served In small cups with a SPOON
ful of whipped cream on each, and powdered
sugar handed with it, Iced coffee should
be strong. as some OF the strength is lost in
theice Itcan be placed In the refrigerator
hard frozen. though many people like il
slightly so.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

Historic river. lined by lands
Made famous by great patriots hands
Where waters3Tiden till they reach
Tie shelving shoals OF sandy beach,
And. mingled with the oceans blue,
Reflected is thc,azure hue
OF sky. in one broad sheet of light
A symbol true of tranquil might
And wiierethe land a nd waters meet
Grow iragraptpines and flowers sweet,
While in among the stately trees
Is borne the oceans briny breeze.
'Tis noontide. and the languid boats,
Each like a seabird lightly floats
The placid surface stately o'er.
And drifts aCross from shore to shore.
The sun is bright the sky serene,
And peaceful lies the superb scene.
What natural beauty. calm retreats,
What surcease from the crowded street
'Tis ample pleasure Just to be,
And breathe the air. God-given, free;
To feel the soul arise Ind grow,
Above tie sordid here below.
And in the proofs of time to see
The reckonings Of eternity;
And TO submit with willing grace
To Natures Ia We. to mans own place.
'Tis not tile creatures to dispose
He knows not; tile Creator knows.
On such day. with such view,
Such scenes mems souls with faith imbre
Where meet the water. sky and sod,
Isfound the strongestproof OF God.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
Muslin Petticoats AgnIn.

The white muslin petticoat. rarified,
beautified and beflouncet and befluttereh.
is another grateful revival this summer.
In spite OF all the delightful silk petit
coats which are to be seen on every side,
the white skirt has come to stay, for the
summer, at any rate. IL is very much be-
frillei. and is cut very wide at the feet.
while it clings closely to the hips. Though
very perishable and ruiRousiy expensive,
these frosty white garments are delight
fully pretty and dainty. An attractive and
less delicate variation of the tyIe is to be
found in the underskirts OF grass lawn, that,
frilleil with cream-colored or black lace
and adorned with tinted ribbon. are exceed
ingly pretty and sufficiently inexpensive
to meet the requirements of the limited
nurse
The evening times., 1896-06-23
P.,ste Tbat VIII Keen

Dissolve a teaspoonfli OF alum in quart
OF warm water When cold stir in enough
flour to give it the consistence of thick
cream. being careful to beat up all the
Jumps Throw in half dozen cloves. and
stir in as much powdered resin as will
stand on a penny. Pour the flour mixture
into teacupfui of boiling water, stirring
well all the time. Let it remain on the
stove few minutes and it will be OF q
consistence of mush. Pour it into an earth
en- or china vessel; let it cool; cover it and
put in a ccol place. When needed for use
soften a portion with warm water 1t Will
last a year. and is better than gum, as it
does not gloss the paper and can be written
upon.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
NIR. WILLIAM B. HART, of For.

n K. WILLIAM B. HART, of Fort
~ Wayne, Ind, is numbered among
the guests OF the shoreham
"Thc platform adopted by the -Republi-
cans said he, lis not necessarily Il gold
pla,forin,it ii is merely Il conlmotl-sense one
OH the financial question. II gives fair
recognition To every possible merit there
may be In the silver question by promising
aid looking towards International bimAtal-
lisin. II Will bc impossible for this nation
to make fifty cents worth OF silver worth
a dollar. We might as we'll talk about
making fifty cents worth OF oorn bring a
dollar. People can be convinced OF this,
and If the Republicans go about it in the
right manner, there is 10 reason why they
should not win. in spite OF the apparent
tide for free silver
The evening times., 1896-06-23
The Old. old Question

The street car stopped suddenly to take
on a passenger, and the voice OF the man
who was talking OF last Saturdays storm
became distinctly audible.
We'll" he remarked, Chicago didn t
catch it half as bad as st. Louis, anyhow y
THAT so?" absentmindedly asked the
man sitting next to him. what was the
score?--Chicago Tribune.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
Hosiery day

tomorrow here. You
know what that means here.
All of our Ladies 25c
Fast Black Hose to go for
the day at tic pair.
All of Mems 12Hc Black
and Tan Half Hose and
Children's 121ac Black and
Tan Ribbed Hose to go at
&c pair.
You don't want to miss
that Sh rt Waist sale on the
second floor. Big values
there.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
Hercruel Treatme ent

The Piano stool-Didn't You love to have
that fluffy haired beauty run her little
white fingers up and down your key
board?
The Piano-I did until she played me
false.
The StooI-Wretched coquettc! I shall
never forgrt how she sat down on me-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
From Force CT Habit.

Say, Sam, d'y heah bout ole 'Riah
Johnsing's rooster?"
''De coon dat moves So orften?"
He amde coon. Well, he hab er ole zoos
ter TO mon cr yeah
60 long, niggah!'
Hit am eT fac, au' ole 'Riah Johnsing.
he move so orften dat de ole rooster he
uster come round to de back doo' regIur
cherry moTnin' an lay down on his back, an
stick up his feet ter bab dem tied ready
ter move"
The evening times., 1896-06-23
ACorker.

Speaking of conundrums, life is the
hardest of all
"why so?''
''Beeause-we-ail have to give it up"
The evening times., 1896-06-23
where They Needed Hln,

'Tm going to move my business TO
Greenviile.'' said Pawl, the undertaken.
to a friend.
.Isn't the town well supplied with uE-ier-
takersr'' asked the friend.
II think not. There are only two
there now. while the place has twelve
ph ysicians.' Judge.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
ElIfOhE OF The news
III The MORNING Times.

If you miss any news In the evening
edition look In the list below. What
you're looking for was probably pup
nsiIed In this mornings edition. ana
as The Times never repeats you ii
have TO lake both editions to get All
the news az quick ns IT happens.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
Lucky Adno,,

Wraggies Well. Ati;im was a lucky man.
Barker-In what particular way?
Wraggles He didn't have to prancc
around the garden like n blamed idiot hold
ing Eve en- a liundred-doliir bikei- Cleve
land lain De alef.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
why the Messenger Hurrled.

"Say. it was great idea to put the dis
trict me ssenger boys on wheels saw one
going like the wind today"
Huh! He probably struck q good bicycle
read and was trying to complete a century
run before delivering his message. Truth.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
Tn, Foreigne.,s Little Joke.

There goes straight man." observed
the guide to the American visitor.
.Why. isn't he the king?'
Yes, that's why he is so straight; he's a
ruler, see?''
The evening times., 1896-06-23
S1,ce They Wore R.va.
On the Lower Potomac.

''Do you know Hcok?"
"oh, yes; EoGk and Eye are comrades"
The evening times., 1896-06-23
CERI0USLY THOUGHT
AHN TO BE
" HUMOROUS
a Slangy Youth.

When Willie got ginger horse,
He quickly gave it back:
'"Tis very nice" said he. ..of course,
But it isn't era ckerjack
The evening times., 1896-06-23
CABIN JOHN M0TEA

A pleasant spin or your
wheel along the prettiest road
leading from Washington.
You'll be well entertained at a
moderate charge. Fine cuisine.
Phone 600.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

DEMOCRATS WANT TELLER
Il.inoiS May Recommend Hum as Presi
dental Candidate.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

MAY ASK FOR LEES RECALL
SPAN Prepares 10 Resent the Consul Gen
cr.lFS Report
The evening times., 1896-06-23

GAVE HofsART AN OVATION
Paterson Citizens Held Il Monster Meeting
IN His Honor.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

NOT PREPARING FOR WAR
Sunday work on ships Due TO HlSf
Tides.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

GIVEN MEDALS AND CROWNS
Pupils OF Immaculate Conception He
Their Exercises.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

THOMAS GETS FIVE YEARS
Sentence Passed on the would-be Alex.
andria Murderer.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

FOR SICK ENDEAvoRERs-
Emergency Hospital VIII Open Its Wards
The evening times., 1896-06-23

TO FACE \ CHARGE OF ARSON
Merchant Emit West Accused OF Firing {
Store.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

HOT PALMETTO POLITICS
FIssi ,,.asl from the south Carolina Cam
p1iSn.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

CONFERRED BY SAToLLI-
ST. Johns Graduates Given Their De
EreeS.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

HANNA VISITS MCKINLEY
,ru"s Ia canton IN Company wIth ii. =.
Evans.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

NEARLY SOLID FOR SILVER
D.>Irrci DctcSatIon SAID 10 stand Five
The evening times., 1896-06-23

SPORTS HAD A DOUBLE BILL
Two Hot poais Pulled off Near Badens
bGrg-
The evening times., 1896-06-23

MAKING LABOR DAY PLANS
District Assembly and Federation Wi
Give an Excursion.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

AGAIN BURNING CARRIAGE
Crematory- Fires Up After Three Weeks
IdlcnesS
The evening times., 1896-06-23

SKULL SPLIT WITH AN AK
Leonard Randolph Probably Fatally In
jured 10y Elsie Tips.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

READY FOR THE SuBURBAN-
Red Hot Flvorites Warm Up in Exciting
Form
The evening times., 1896-06-23

TOOK 1T IN THE ELEVENTH
Senators Terrific Batting Finally Won
ont at Boston.
The evening times., 1896-06-23

PARADE DATE AGREED on
II VIII Re Held the Evening OF July
Fourteenth.
The evening times., 1896-06-23
H>T HE citizens of Arkansas are wild
over Dick Bland for President -

over Dick Bland for President"
SAID Frank G. Sutton, of Little
Rock, at the National He is the idol OF
the Democrats OF. the State, and the pride
of a majority OF the Populists The mere
mention of his name atthe Democratic State
convention the other day caused as yocif-
erous response as the mention OF Nc
kinley's name must have done a ST Louis.
At the sane convention Similar enthusi.
assn prevailed when the came
that Senator Teller md some ofhis associates
intended TO boltethe Republican ticket and
stick out fer free silver Arkansas is sol
idly for free silver, and the candidate that
runs on that platform will he sure to re-
ceive thevotes ofthe State