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The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
sTupENoous SIZE OF THE SUN.
Some Comparisons That Afford ConceI
tion Of the Orb's Immensity.

Some Competitions That Afford . Concep
tion Of the Orb's Immensity.
Ponder also upon the stupendous size
of that orb, which glows at every point
of its surface with the astonishing fer
vor l have indicated, writes Sir Rob-
ert Ball in McClure's Magazine The
Garth on which we stand is no doubt
mighty globe, measuring as it does
5000 miles in diameter; yet what are
its dimensions in comparison with
those of the sun? If the earth he rep
resented by grain OF mustard seed,
..---- ---i- al" ehnnld
be represented by cocoanut. Per-
haps, however, n more impressive con-
ception of the dimensions of the great
orb of day may be obtained in this way.
Think of the moon, the queen of the
night, which circles monthly around
our heavens, pursuing as she does, a
majestic track, at q distance of 240,-
600 miles from the earth. Yet the sun
is so vast, that if it were a hollow ball,
the moon could revolve on its orbit
which it now follows, and still be en-
tirely inclosed within the suns in
terror.
For every acre on the surface of our
globe there are more than 10000 acres
on the surface of the great luminary.
Every portion of this illimitable des-
ert of flame is pouring forth torrents
of heat. 1t has indeed been estimated
that il the heat which is inces-
sanity flowing through any single
square foot of the suns exterior
could be collected and applied
beneath the boilers of IN At
lantic liner it would suffice to produce
steam enough to sustain in continuous
movement those engines of 10000 horse
power which enable a superb ship
to break the record between ireland
and America.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
sociAslLiTY OF INDIANS.
They Are Fond of Paying Social vista
Among Themselves.

Indians, contrary to widely received
opinions, are of n social nature and fond
OF paying friendly visits, the etiquette
Of which would make chapter of it
self. Not much attention is given to
the order of their going while in the
dust of travel, but when arrived within
a short disance of their destination
halt is called, the ponies are relieved of
their burdens, the rawhide packs are
opened, and gala dresses and fine orna-
ments come to light. The two young
men selected to be the bearers of gifts
Of tobacco deck themselves for their
mission and ride on in advance. \ sur
prise party is not in the Indians list
of amusements; he takes his enemy
unawares, but not his friend. The
young men return with messages Of
welcome; sometimes members Of the
personally to conduct the party.
Meanwhile, writes Alice C. Fletcher
In Century, all have been busy prink-
ing; brushing and braiding their locks.
painting their faces, and donning their
best gear, the wide prairie their dress-
ing-room, their mirrors each others
eyes. When the visiting party ia again
en- route there is not mnn or woman
who is not gorgeous with color and the
glitter Of shell or feather finery. Even
the children have daubs of fresh paint
on their plump little checks, while the
dudes are wonderful to behold, resplen-
dent in necklaces, embroidered Leg
gings, and shirts, and with ornaments
innumerable braided into their scalp
locks. The visit over the Indians go
hack to their homes pleased and con-
tented, happy II they find, as may not
always be the case, that the enemy
have not been at work in their absence.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

AL Ellison. manager of the Vaughan
outfit on North Elk creek, has added an
other bunch of Young stock cattle to the
already respectable herd owned by the
outfit. Al has turned their cattle ont.
as the south hillsides are clear of snow,
and thay are in fine condition. lie is
however, to take care of every
head of stock bearing the Gross Bar-Z"
brand should it be necessary to do so.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

A Utah exchange SAYS: "Danial
Webster was thirty-tive years in writing
his dictionary, and vet it is hard to con-
ceive how lie managed to find so many
hard words to spell even in that length
of time" We don't know. but as Dan
was around Washington for number
of years lie might have picked them up
in the committee rooms or in the capitol
restaurant. Poor old Noah!
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
A Kick for Each N....

Hang Theology" Rogers, the distin-
guished English philanthropist who
died recently at n, got his nickname
from calling out ''Hang economies!
Hang theology" ut school board
meeting where theoretical questions
hindered progress. Ills independent
and energetic character may be in
ferred from this story of his youthful
days: A new boy came to school dressed
in light blue jacket faced with velvet,
white trousers and wnistcoat, and .
turned down collar and frills. Rogers
went up to him and asked him his
name. The boy replied: II am Charles
Stuart Vane, Viscount Seaman. and my
father is the marquis of Londonderry"
Whereupon Rogers kicked him three
times, once for Vane, once for 6eaham,
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

dav. When court opened Tuesday morn
ing the defense moved to dismiss the
case. The motion was oyerruled and
hearing Of the action proceeded with,
which continued until the close OF court
on Wednesday evening. Judge Wild
hack took the case under advisement
and will render his decision after look
ing over the testimony.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
Don't be a Clam.

Having received variety of liquors,
wines, and the finest brands of cigars,
l offer honest goods at prices to suit
the times. Agent for Neef Bro. 8
celebrated export bottled beer, in one to
five barrel lots, at bedrock prices, for
cash. JOHN W. WEIGH.
Rio Blanco Saloon, Meeker, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
HclI and Truly said.

Over the triple doorway of the cathe-
dral of Milan there are three inscriP-
tions spanning the splendid arches.
Over one is carved n beautiful wreath of
roses, and underneath is the legend:
"Ali that pleases is but for moment" !"
Over another is sculrturcd n cross and
these are the words underneath: "All
that troubles is but for moment"
But underneath the great central en-
trance in the main aisle is the inscrip-
ton: "That only is important which
Ia eternal"
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
Won't Go!

After January l, 1897.
Charge It! Won't go at the City Market.
You can have help, If you are good,
but certainly no book account.
Persons having claims will graciously
forgive, but those owing will confer
favor by prompt payment.
SIMPSON.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Christmas was generally observed by
Meekerites in the customary way, and
judging by the smiling faces met with
on the streets and at the various public
entertainments, all must have spent a
very enjoy able day.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Preparations for the time -honored
New Years masquerade are going on
fayorably and the event is being looked
forward to with p!easurable anticipa-
tion by all lovers Of fun. The admis-
sion will be SOC for each person, whether
masked or unmasked, lady or gentle
man.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
IMPORTANT MEETING.

There will be meeting of stockmen
and all interested in stock business held
at the court house on Saturday, January
9, 1897, at = p. m. This will be meet
ing of Importance and all interested are
urged to be on hand.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

The farley entertainment will be
given at the court house on Saturday
evening, January ID. General admis-
sion 25c; reserved seats soc. Everybody
should see this novel entertainment.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Wolves are becoming so bold in Ger.
tain parts Of Wyoming that they have
lately attacked men on horseback. They
are not liable to become so bad in this
section, for the reason that there is too
many cattle on the range.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

IL. Wulff, of the l4-mile ranch, was
in yesterday to spend Christmas with
his children. who are attending school
here. Mr.. II. says the roads are bare of
snow out to his place and in good con-
dition. Range cattle on the government
road are in fine shape.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

All the exterior work, except paint.
ing. is finished on the Odd Fellows
building and wOrkmen are now rushing
the inside to completion.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
\ fine line Of boys clothing and boys
yercoats. at A. Oldland L Co.'S.

People say in Turkey that it takes ten
Hebrews to equal one Armenian and
five Armenians to equal one Persian in
sharp business dealings.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Among the election officers who we're
in town during the week in connection
with the Critchlow vs.. McLoughlin
contest, were Messrs. Gray, Mikkelson
and Mckee Of piceance; Mr.. Foreman
of White River; Mr.. Bloomfield of Coal
Creek, and Messrs. Streb and Bailey of
Bufcrd. Their principal duties con-
sisted in opening ballot boxes. etc.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

The entertainment announced in last
weeks issue by the ladies' of st. James
church for the evening OF December
10Th. has been postponed to the evening
of January I'd.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

The remains of the late j. E. Paul,
were disinterred and removed from
Highland cemetery to Golden. Colo,
where they will be finally laid to rest.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Among the outside families who spent
Christmas in town were the Durhams
of Thornburg, and the Coiloms of Axial
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

st. James Sunday school children had
their Christmas tree celebration on
Christmas eve, and the Methodist
children observed the event on Christ
mas night. Both affairs were very
much enjoyed by both young and old.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

We have two or three lines Of chill
dren's shoes to close out at reduced
prices to make room for spring stock.
A. OLDLAND & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Our stock is very complete and we are
prepared to make very close prices for
cash. A. OLDLAND & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Reductions in all winter goods, at
A. OLDLAND & Co.'S.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

The commissionership contest case Of
Critchlow vs. Mclaughlin came on for
trial in the county court on Monday,
but the attorney for plaintiff being alb
gent. hearing was continued Till Tues.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

We find that a good many people favor
the enforcement OF the game laws SO
long as the enforcement does not apply
to themselves.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Roman Beauty, Winesap, Janiton and
Ben Davis apples at Hay Il JofIant-
gems.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Mems suits, the best in the world, at
A. OIdland l. Co.'S.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

We have been favored With another
week of beautiful weather.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. II. ii. Leonard of Pice.
ance, spent few days in town during
the week visiting friends.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

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Mccker Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

A Kansas woman has become black
smith.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

q. o. r.,'or wh.a,-. no. s.c,nea "a Purity.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

C. Q. Taylor Whistles Inrisorate the system.
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26
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The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26

C. o. Taylor whistles decidedly medicinal
The Meeker herald., 1896-12-26


Mccker. Colorado.
IMPORTANT MEETING.
There will be meeting of stockmen
and all interested in stock business held
at the court house on Saturday, January
., 1897, at . p. IN. This will be meet
ing of Importance and all interested are
urged to be on hand.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
We have been favored with another
week of beautiful weather.
Among the outside families who spent
Christmas in town were the Durhams
of Thornburg, and the Colloms of Axial.
We find that a good many people favor
the enforcement of the game laws SO
long as the enforcement does not apply
to themselves
All the exterior work, except paint.
ing. is finished on the Odd Fellows
building and workmen are now rushing
the inside to completion
The remains of the late j. +. Paul.
were disinterred and removed from
Highland cemetery to Golden, Colo,
where they will be finally laid to rest.
The entertainment announced in last
weeks issue by the ladies' of st. James
church for the evening Of December
10Th. has been postponed to the evening
of January I'd.
The farley entertainment will be
given at the court house on Saturday
evening, January ID. General admis-
sion 25c; reserved seats soc. Everybody
should see this novel entertainment.
Christmas was generally observed by
Meekerites in the customary way, and
judging by the smiling faces met with
on the streets and at the various public
entertainments, all must have spent a
very enjoyable day.
Wolves are becoming so bold in Ger.
tain parts Of Wyoming that they have
lately attacked men on horseback They
are not liable to become so bad in this
section, for the reason that there is toe
many cattle on the range.
st. James Sunday school children had
their Christmas tree celebration on
Christmas eve, and the Methods,
children observed the event on Christ.
mas night. Both affairs were very
much enjoyed by both young and old.
ii. Wulff, of the 14-mile ranch, was
in yesterday to spend Christmas with
his children, who are attending school
here. Mr.. II. says the roads are bare OF
snow out to his place and in good con.
dition. Range cattle on the governmen,
road are in fine shape.
Preparations for the time -honored
New Years masquerade are going or
fayorably and the event is being looked
forward to with pIeasurable anticipa
tion by all lovers Of fun. The admis
sion will be SOC for each person, whethe,
masked or unmasked, lady or gentle
man.
Among the election officers who were
In town during the week in connection
with the Critchlow vs.. McLoughliu
contest, were Messrs. Gray, Biikkelsor
and Mckee Of Piceance; Mr.. Foreman
of White River; Mr.. Bloomfield Of Coa
Creek, and Messrs. Streb and Bailey Of
Bufcrd. Their principal duties con.
sisted in opening ballot boxes. etc.
The commissionership contest case OF
Critchlow vs. Mclaughlin came on for
trial in the county court on Monday,
but the attorney for plaintiff being alb
gent. hearing was continued I'LL Tues
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
CAPTIVE FOR THIRTY YEARS.
Carl G. James Says He Was stolen by In
dians In 1868.

Governor Rich Of Michigan has received
n letter from Carl G.. James OF Grand
Forks, n. d., who Is anxious 10 find his
parents, telling q thrilling story.
James says in 1863 or 1864 he was taken
from Port Haron by tho Canadian Indians.
Shortly thereafter the Indians became
afraid of shc whites and Iooyed west, tax
ing their captive with them. James was
very young then, and IL wss not until two
ycaro ago that he learned where he was
taken from. lie Immediately set out to
find some trace OF his relatives, but has not
yet been successful. James says at the time
of the Northfleld massacre he made his
escape after being tied 10 stake and
burned so severely that he still carries the
scars A young girl was taken from Port
Huron at tho sanic time he was, but he has
been unable 20 learn whether she was his
sister. Tho story IL vouched for by ID. p.
Ryan Of Grand Forks, who says that the
young man Is handicapped in his efforts TO
find his family by the fact that he does not
know his real namc James being tho
name of the mEn who rescued him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11

at $3.50 a. M, from the residence of her
son-in-law, John w. O'Brien, 8 Goulding
street. Relatives and friends are invited
TO attend.
wRIGHT-In this city, August 8, Patrick
&. Wright, aged 46 years, 4 months
and 22 days.
Funeral on Tuesday, August IL, at
p. m, from the Church OF the Ascension.
Park avenue, Auburn. Relatives and
friends are invited to Attend.
'wALCH--In this city, August 10, Ellen.
wife of James b. Walch, aged SO
years.
Funeral at the residence OF her hus-
band, 80 Clavorick... :. street, Wednesday,
August IL, at II am. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
ZEIGLER--In this city, August Q, Henry
O., son OF Henry e.. and Emma
Zeigler, aged 13 years.
Funeral from his parents residence,
122 Hendrick street, Tuesday, August IL,
at 2 p. m. Relatives and friends invited
TO attend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11

Mexican dollars, the giving OF nice
shiny freshly minted silver dollar that
you couldn't tell across the street from
an American dollar, that is, in fact, more
valuable in It's own right than the
American coin, in exchange for a dollar
bill offered for 50-cent purchase, Is an
attractive advertising scheme for the
merchants. 1t must create talk and ot-
tract custom. And it teaches sound
money lesson.
The lesson comes In when the happy
holder OF the Mexican silver dollars goes
to make another 50-cent purchase, and
finds that the merchant takes the dollar
and this time gives back no change!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
ADVERTISING AND OBJECT LESSON

Isn't 1t a pleasure provoking PROPOSE
tion for merchant to make that II you
will buy OF his store 30 cents worth OF
goods and give him a dollar--paper dollar
or silver dollar-ne will give you O
dollar back in change?
That is the proposition that is already
being made in some parts OF the country.
The dollar received for the purchase is
OF course an American dollar. The dollar
returned in change In lieu OF an Amerl.
can fifty-cent piece, is a Mexican silver
dollar.
The bullion value OF the Mex lean silver
dollar is exactly b39. cents We believe
they have sold a little higher than that
because they are not numerous in this
country. You can buy them OF brokers,
though, in large quantities for about 81
l-2 cents. That gives the broker all the
profit he wants.
IntrinsicaIly the Mexican silver dollar
Is worth more than the American silver
dollar. II contains seven and one-hali
more grains OF pure silver than the
American coin. II passes in Mexico for
a dollar, but its purchasing power isn't
q dollar by any means. And I'm the
United States II only passes for little
over 90 cents, which Is exactly equal TO
it's purchasing power. In other words.
outside OF Mexico the stamp on the
Mexican dollar creates no EN- barrassmen mt
CT confusion as TO its purchasing power.
II might he as we'll stamped "ten dollars
as lone dollar" and It would only pur-
chase little more than 90 cents worth.
II offers an example OF what American
silver doli.>', or paper money based on
silver dollars, would be worth under free
coinsge.
Sc 1t seems to talk for sound money"
| just now. And the handling of these
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
POOR BILLY BRYAN!

While nothing in BILLY BRYAN's past
| achievements commcnds him to US as
public man, and while to US he does not
appear to possess in a remote degree
capacity OF the Presidential timber
kind, and while, moreover, we are
bound to do all we can to overthrow
him because he is a candidate on
platform OF folly, OF infamy and dishon-
or-yet down in our heart, deep down
in our noD-partizan heart of hearts,
where no trace of judgment exists, into
the cool sympathetic shades of which no
ray of reason or shaft Of prejudice may
pierce down there we pity BILLY BRYAN,
just now.
Bully BRYAN's corning East--some-
how that sets jingling in. our mead,
loosened and limbcred. II no fairly
parched and cracked by the hot vp,ther,
the pretty little bit that begipy, "Bobby
Shafto's gone to sea-" BILLY is coming
East with a few influential political
friends and retinue OF newspaper re-
porters that I'LL several cars. II is awful
hot ana BILLY is due in New York by
tomorrow mig ht, sure, for Governor STONE
will be then to announce to him that the
Democratic party has committed hara-kIri
and nominated him for President. But
BILLY had planned not to hurry-not be-
cause it is too hot to hurry, but so that
the people along the route from Lin
coin, Neb., to New York, N. Y, might
have ample opportunity to view him and
hear him talk.
So BILLY has been travelling in milk
trains and local expresses and cross road
specials refusing with scorn anything that
he bad reason TO suspect was "limited."
His self-sacriace for the sake OF a curios-
ity-loving people is evidently commend
able, but we fear II must be taxing him
too, too, heavily. We read that he has
been compelled to get up at in the
morning, TO make connections with
local celebration on his arrival at some
flag station metropolis; that he is routed
out from his bunk in the middle OF the
night and compelled TO jump into his
clothes with the slacrity OF fireman
without stopping to remove his pajamas
to deliver a speech TO waiting crowd
IN cross roads city before the train
moves on to the next station, mile or
more away; tha. frequently reception
committees and brass bancs board bis
train and travel with him an hour or
more thus, perhaps, going as far from
home as four or five miles, the while
they make speeches to him and compel
him to make speeches to them, while the
band plays on.
All this and more we read OF the trials
OF n candidate swinging around very
small circle, with n very SLOW swing, in
very hot weather.
Which is why yc pity BILLY BRYAN just
now.
And our heart FAIRLY bursts for his
retInue Of newspaper reporters
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
Spain Changed Her Mind.

Madrid, Aug. 1.-THE government had
prepared memorandum, carefully
worded so as not to give offense TO Presi-
dent Cleveland and the American ma
tion. detailing the history OF the Cuban
trouble and OF SPANS relations with the
American republic. and suggesting to the
powers mediation with view TO press
ing America TO n stricter observance OF
neutrality. AS the result OF long in
terview between the Duke OF Totuan,
minister of foreign affairs, and United
States Minister Taylor. yesterday, how
ever II IS stated that the government
has decided not to send the memorandum
to the powers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-08-11
HaSn't Changed Hands.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE Journal pub
fishes the following card; The state
ment published to the effect that w. K.
Hearst of the New York Journal and San
Francisco Examiner had purchased the
Chicago Journal is without foundation.
No negotiations OF any kind have been
opened. or are pending, for the purchase
of the Chicago Journal, and what is more
than that. the paper is not for sale, and
never has been since @. @. Booth bought
Il from John r. Wilson. II necessarily
follows that the statement 10 also untrue.
which says that The Journal is to be con-
verted into a free silver organ, for the
support Of Mr.. Bryan for president