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The herald., 1896-04-03
IN THE HOUSE
Information Asked Regarding the Venezuela
Boundary Question

ouuuouTy question
The question of the appropriation of
public money for private sectarian in
stitutions, which was debated for several
days during the consideration of the Dis.
trict of Columbia appropriation bill, in
connection with some appropriations for
charitable institutions in Washington, was
fought over for four hours in the house to-
day. On the former occasions the contest
was managed by Mr.. Linton, who is one of
the pronounced A. ?. A. members. This
contest was successful, and by q vote of
l43 to 1875 the bill was recommitted, To.
day the bone of contention was the How
ard uniyersity, col2red institution of
of $32, 900 was inserted in the sundry civil
(Rep. Ky.). There was no opposition ai and
no debate on the amendment OF yesterday.
Today Mr.. Hainer (Rep. Neb.), in whose
temporary absence the amendment was
adopted yesterday. rallied his forces
against the appropriation on the
ground that it was both private
and sectarian institution, q school
of theology being maintained by the
university. The appropriation was coupled
with a proviso that no part of it should be
Hainer insisted that it could not be denied
that it was in sense religious institu-
ton. Mr.. Cannon. Mr.. Evans and other
members who supported the amendment
On the other hand declared they were op-
posed to appropriating public money for
sectarian institutions, but argued that the
proviso freed 1t from this criticism. Poll.
tics. Of course, were injected literally into
the debate, Mr.. Sayers and Mr.. Hepburn
being especially prominent. Each insisted
that his party was more particularly the
friend of the black man. The house
voted, 129 to 1O5. to retain the appropria-
ton, thus, in o measure, reversing its ac-
tion when the district bill was up. An ana
iysls OF the vote shows that 1O7 Republic
cans, nineteen Democrats and three Popll-
lists voted for the bill and fifty.five Repub-
Leans, forty-seven Democrats and three
Populists against it. The sundry civil bill
as amended was passed. Tomorrow the
house vii! take up the conference report
on the cuban resolutions.
"A resolution of inquiry presented by
HIT, chairman Of the foreign affairs COM
mittee, was adopted without debate, call
ing on the president, if not incompatible
with public interest, to transmit to the
house copies of all dispatches, notes and
tsleRrams In the state department. from
December J, Se5, until the present time,
relative to mediation or intervention by
the United States in the affairs of Vene-
zueia, together with all correspondence
with foreign governments relating TO the
same topic. Hit stated his COMMITTEES
had unanimously reported the resolution.
The suudry civil service bill was then
taken up. Under an arrangement entered
The herald., 1896-04-03
Mails to China,

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The entrance of
China into the universal postal union
would mean the operation of all the reg,,-
larly organized governments of the world,
save the Orange Free State in Africa, un.
der one postal treaty. The adhesion of
Chipa to the big postal compact would
necl lssitate the establishment of regular
donAsstic postal system in China which
now has only a crude scheme by which
letters are received at private offices and
distributed by private carriers. ,sf
1t would also put the Chinese empire in
regular postal communication with the
rest of the world. The request for an ad-
mission will be submitted at next year e
postal congress and on the empires sug-
gestion. following the precedent set by the
Australian colonies, to no made to take
effect Immediately, instead of a year later.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Njagara's Ice Bridge

NIAGA IA FALLS, N. Y, April 2.-The ice
bridge succumbed to the influence of
spring this morning, and the big, honey
combed hummocks of ice which have been
piled mountain high in the gorge are now
scattered like icebergs all over Lake On
son to croes the bridge was the veteran
guide of the American Cave of the Winds,
John Barlow, who won't across safely yes
terday morning. Not in twenty years has
any one crossed the river on ice 80 late as
April.
The herald., 1896-04-03

manufacturing concerns in the United
StAtes-the Goodyear rubber company, the
Boston Rubber Shoe company, the Woon-
socket Rubber company and the Bowers
Rubber company, as agents for the Can
dee line of rubber footwear. The consoli-
dation will make trust in the boot and
shoe trade on the Pacific coast, and will
make the combine dict ators in the rubber
boot and shoe market.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Legislative Foolery.

CoLUMBUs. o.. April "a novel meas-
ure aimed at high theatre hats was enacted
into law by the legislature today. 1t pro-
vides that any manager permitting any
person to wear 4 hat or other headgear in
a theatre, obstructing the view, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined
$40.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Davenport Jailed

VIsALIA, April Frank Davenport was
arrested and jailed this afternoon, charged
with completely with the Lovern gang of
train robbers. He was the young man who
rode with Bandit Mccall to the scene of
the hold-up a few days before the at
tempted robbery. He has been a hanger
on at Lovern's dive for long time.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Timers for Alaska.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2.-Within two
weeks more than two hundred prospectors
will leave for the gold field of Alaska.
The barkentine Marion will sail about the
fifth instant for Cooks Inlet, and the
the steam schooner Albion will sail for the
same place on April IA. The Marian will
take away 100 passengers. The Albion
will carry l25 passengers.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Prohibition In lows.

DEs MONIES. H.. April 2.-The mulct
senate, the liquor manufacturing bill beiuR
defeated by vote of % yeas to 27 nays,
with one absentee. Following. as this dos,
the defeat of the question of resubmissiou,
a few weeks ago, today's vote practically
settled the prohibition fight in this state.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Reioicin4 at Fl Paso

Ell PAso, Tex, April THE people or
this city and Juarez, Mexico. are celebrat-
ing today and thanking President Dias or
Mexico for his declaration in favor of the
International reservoir at this city; y y
on both sides Of the Rio Grande, hereto.
fore abandoned. will be reclaimsd BY izJb
cation.
The herald., 1896-04-03
Little Rhody's Election

PROVIDENCE, r. l., April 2.-The total
vote for each candidate for governor is as
follows: Lippitt, Republican, 2s,14s;
Littlefield, Democrat, 1910; Peabody,
Prohibition, 3O72; ~ Thjenert, Socialist,
1924; Burlingame, Peoples Party, 7lS.
The herald., 1896-04-03
A Ruhher 0oods Truxf

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2.-Within the
next few weeks there will have been con-
summated here and in Portland. Ore., a
consolidation of the Pacific coast branches
of four Of tine largest rubber boot and shoe
The herald., 1896-04-03
Another Shortage

PlTIsBuRG, Pa, April 2.-Another short
age amounting to $4,000 was discovered
today by the committee auditing the books
of ex-City Attorney Moreland. The total
amount is now more than 100000.
The herald., 1896-04-03
A Fireman Burned

ANACONDA, Mont, April 2.--Thomas
Brennan was burned to death while on
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The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
FELINE EXPRESSION.

Asv E1iaesss shows Her NsoAs-Cstl
Can Smile.
Of tire moment VIZ
love for her master or mistress 1.-THE
only persons to whom she ever at
tached herself), 1t was the deep unut-
terable gaze We know in the dog. II
it was love of her kittens, there was q
tenderness and pride which made ma
ternal fondness IN the human face seem
tame and foolish. II it was jealousy
and, like most animals, she was jeal-
ous-the term 'green-eyed" monster
had its full Significance, for her irises,
which were amber color. changed their
hue entirely; her pinkish nose and
ears blanched. her face grew peaked,
nearly triangular, in fact, she looked
detestable. But if it was anger or
hatred-and Princess was good hater
her head tlattcned like a snakes,
her jaws took the lines of tigers in
miniature, and she had the face Of a
devil.
There are other emotions which she
expressed not less wildly; eagerness
In pursuit of prey; for she was a great
mouscr, and soon cleared the house
Of mice md kept the garden free from
moles; here there was nothing saw
age, only a look of intense keen
less, alertuess and pleasure; wistful-
ress, Us when she wandered around
the outside of the house in winter, look
ing for an open door or window; de-
spair, when her kittens were taken
from her, or when she saw the prepara-
tions for journey in my room; con-
tentment, wher she lay on the table
In the evening. between her master and
her mistress, her paws tucked under
her, her eyes half closed. her small
pink mouth half open. showing her
white teeth in q genuine smile. It was
not the mere cozy, comfortable aspect
OF an ordinary cat; it was q look OF
beatitude. We never called anyone's
attention to the smile, not wishing to
be set down ~ idiots, but friends oc-
casionally discovered it for themselves,
and exclaimed upon It. have no
ticed that many cats smile; they do
not grin like dog. or as horses some
times do, but they smirk for half an
hour together. Some cats have a
strong sense of fun, and are practical
jokers, like monkeys. Princess and
Czarina had this quality notably, and
their faces expressed it, but without .
motion Of the risiblc muscles. The
cats smile means satisfaction.-Tem-
ple Bar.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
MARVELLOUS LIVES.
Ons Chiid with . Broksa Necks AneeA1a
vItA ballet N Her nsaaa.

ons ChijA With . Broksa Mech, AnSeAae
VITA Ballet n Her Dsaaa.
4 For - years Miss Myrtle Newhart.
Of Stroudsburg, Pa, has been living
with q bullet in her brain. She was
shot by accident when she was two
years old.
A physician, who was hastily sum-
moned. probcd for the bullet, but failed
10 locate it. 1t entered just above and
slightly in front OF the right ear. Ono
side of the child was parulyzed by tho
shot. She could neither speak, see
nor hear. She remained in that condi-
ton for six years, or unit! she was
eight years old. Then paralysis par
tally left her. and she was able to walk
little. When she arrived at the age
of II years she was able to see, and her
parents were eoyerjoyed " hen she began
to lisp the baby talk she knew before
the accident occurred. Later 1t was
found she could hear.
Medical experts from various cities
have made critical examinations of the
girl. They consider the case one Of
the most marvellous cn record. The
young lady is to-day the picture of
healtl. She is four feet eleven inches
in height. and weighs l2o pounds.
Hr parents tried to teach her figures
and letters. but it seems her memory
II too short to retain them. Her only
amusement day after day is looking at
pictures.
Miss Abby McCully fell from ham.
mock last September and broke her
| neck. She was removed few days
ago from the ost-Graduate hospital,
where she has been confined since thc
accident.
Miss McCully is the daughter Of
John v. McCully. piano manufacturer.
She was spending her summer vaca
tion with an aunt in Jersey City When
the accident took place. She wa
swinging by herself In a hammock on
the veranda when she suddenly lost
her balance and fell backward to the
Aoor. When she was picked up few
minutes later she was unconscious
end the physician who was callet
found that the fifth vertebra Of thu
| spinal column was fractured.
Little hope was entertained for hei
recovery, but she was finally removed II
the Post-Gradunte hospital. There
after . further examination Of the in
juries, it was decided to perform n
operation. The operation was sue
cess.
Later. however, when her recovery
was almost a certainty, blood poison
ing developed, and she hovered for {
long time between life aid death
The blood poisoning. it is claimed, wn'
due to bruisc on ore of the lower ribs
which, it il alleged, had escaped th'
observation of the physicians.
Miss McCully is 16 years old. Sh
says she is perfectly happy and tbs
she II sure that she will get we'll. Sh,
lies on . water bed and is surrounded
by water bags.-N. Y. Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

an imported variety. but in the end 1t
will prove to have been tie wisess
course to pursue. The cottonwood is
very good make-shift Tree but all pro-
gressive towns are discarding it. and no
better tree to take Its place can be found
than the North Carolina poplar. 1t Is
beautiful tree. rapid grower and well
adapted to this climate.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
Ma,k,.s :. A.s..,.t....,

An old Hamrhire peasant farmer
camo to town to buy a hat, and was
requested to look in the glaas to SEQ
II the hat suited his taste. The Gus
toner stood before the glass n though
fnscinated by his reflected image.
Presently he alowly inquired: "wull-
is-that-me?" ''Of course It i, guv'-
NOR" was the shopman's reply. why.
don't You know YOURSELF" II be 90
years DID," said the nnc,ent, after an
other pause. "and dunno a. ever
ESQ my face afore!" And when. his
purchase completed. he turned to de-
part, be walled up TO the looking -glass
again. 4Aying: "ril just take one moro
look - msser, for / dunno ~ ever
shall M the chance again."-London
Globe.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
Mrs. Rhode Noah. Of this place was

Mrs. Rhode Noah. Of this place. was
taken in the night with cramping pains
and the next dav diarrlOea set in. Sire
rOok half bottle Of blackberry cordial
hut go. no relief. She then sent to mo
to see II had ANYTHING to help her. I
sent her a tottle OF Chamberlain q Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and the
first dose relieved her. Another OF our
neighbors had been sick for about .
week and had tried different remedies
for diarrhoea bnt kept getting worse. I
sent him the same remedy. Only four
doses of it were required to cure him.
He says he owes his recovery to this
wonderful remedy.-Mrs. Mary Sibley,
Sidney, Mich. For sale by Hay & Jo-
Hantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

The Meeker Odd Fellows will COM
memorate the 77th anniversary OF that
order tomorrow in the time-honored
custom. They assemble at their hall at
10 O'Clock .. M. and after going through
lns,r exercises will proceed in body to
the Methodist church where, at ii
O'Clock services appropriate to the oc-
casion will be held. Rev. Scott will
assist Rev. Sutherlin in the pulpit. The
church is open to everyone wishing TO
attend.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
The StOckmclI.

On Tuesday last the White River
Stock Growers association held its an
nual meeting, and the attendance was
fairly good. In the absence Of both the
president and vice president, Reuben
Oldland WAS called TO the chair.
Roll call disclosed the following men,
bers present: Messrs. Flemming, Old
land, Lloyd. Kiiduff, Belot, Critchlow,
Howey. Lunney, Strehlke, wildhack,
Bloomfield, Harker, Keller. Limberg (by
proxy.
The name Of II. II. Leonard was pre-
sented for membership. and he was ad-
mItted.
After the adoption Of the minutes Of
the last meeting the report Of the secre-
tary-treasurer was read, referred to the
executive committe, and later on &C.
cepted.
The election of officers for the ensu-
ing year was then taken up with the
following result:
President-Ben Price.
Vice-president-L. 8. Bloomfield.
Secretary-treasurer-A. B. Critciilow.
Executive committee-R Oldiand, T..
Kildu6 and E. U. Lloyd.
The following committees were ap-
pointed by the chair to set the time for
the round ups and select captains:
North side-Messrs. Lloyd, Ilarker.
Kilduff, Lunney and Keller.
South side-Siessrs. Flemming, Belot.
Critchlow, Leonard and Howey.
The reports were accepted, and no
other business coming before the asso-
citation the meeting adjourned.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

In the vicinity Of Boquet, Westmore-
land Co., Pa. almost anvoDa can tell
you how to euro lame back or stiff
neck. They dampen piece Of flannel
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
bind 1t on the affected parts and In one
OF two days the trouble has disappeared.
This same treatment will promptly cure
q pain in the side or chest. Mr.. E. NJ.
FRYE, = prominent merchant Of Boquet,
speaks very highly Of Pain Balm. and
his recommendation have had much to
do with making 1t popular there. For
sale by Hay & JoHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Hubby. dear, / can't wait to tell
what am going to buy youl'' ''Dar-
ling wife, what is it2" "Weli. am
going to get you a silver card tray, q
bronze Hercules for the mantel- piece,
and new Persian rug to put In front
of nv dressing table. What are you
going to do for Inc Tootsyp" i've
been thinking. Jane. and have about
concluded to get you new shaving
brush.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
ST. Peter and the MIner.

st. Peter and the Miner.
The following sho. at ~ hnstline
western miner is taken fr0n IN eastern
paper. and ~ such papers are invariably
unreliable 1t must be taken wiih a fs~
grains Of allowance. 1t - given for
what 1t is worth:
A Colorado boomer died tno matter
what the day or datel. ~ when he
reached tho portals spled st. Peter sit
ting At the gate. From ont bsueath his
shaggy brows the good saint eyed the
coming guest. who, With tTus Chester
feldian bows, bis honor OF the saint ex-
pressed. He said he bad grown tired
below, his brain was worried with cares,
the struggle was q hard one, 50 he
thought he'd climb the golden stairs.
st. Peter asked the man his name. his
occupation down below. his church. his
creed, from whence he came, and what
credentials he could show, and then,
with indiscretion rank, ne'ef dreaming
of the fruit 'twould bear. he asked the
disembodied crank how thin2s In Colo
RADIO were.
This question never vet has failsd to
start the Coloradoan tongue. and sanity
ears were soon assailed with widest an-
thems ever sung. He talked Of leads
and shafts and veins. Of tunnels, slopes,
and assures true, of mammoth strikes
and golden gains, until the heavenly air
was blue. With glowing eloquence he
sped along the oratoric track, with ges-
lures Of both hands and head. aud fire.
quent bowin2 of the back till Peters
ears began to ache and that tired feel
ing came to him; vet still the Colora-
doan spake his little piece with added
vim.
At last forbearance ceased to be q
virtue and the saint arose, believing his
guest would see the interview Was at a
close. Then grabbed Peter by the robe
and talked and talked again until the
patience of Job would not have stood
the trying strain.
In desperation Peter threw the gol-
den gateway wide ajar and said unto
him, IF you'd view the heavenly glories
there they are!"
The Coloradoan stepped inside, gazej
on the streets Of shining gold and ii Z
business manner eyed the buildings OF
unequal mold. The dazzling beauties
one and all he studied; then, With shake
Of head and concentrated western gall
turned to the waiting saint and said
"Just as described In holy writ; and
cuurrs Its m1Rnry sIeeK; bur JG5l
want to say that 1t ainr in It, sir. with
Cripple Creeki"
Then Peter seized him by the mech
and near the bottom Of the spine. gave
him one vigorous. sanity kick and sho'
him down the dark incline; and as tn.
body downward sped old Peter gave hi.
ears q rub and, with most touching
pathos, said: II pity poor old Beel
zebub!"
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Doris Marcott Of Buford. was caller
At THE HERALD once few DAYS ago
and, among other things. said that more
interest is being taken in the upper
White river mineral belt this spring
than ever before. A great deal Of pros
pecting is going on with excellent re-
suits and Mr.. Marcott says 1t Is only q
question Of time until the eastern end of
Rio Blanco county presents as inviting
a field to the prospector as any in Colo
RADIO.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

After = brief business visit to Rifle
Mr.. Moulton returned home on Mon
day, accompanied by Mrs. Castiday
who will spent the summer In Meeker.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
NOtiCes

To property owners, Town of Meeker:
You are hereby notified to see to the
cleaning up of all alleys adjoining your
property. By order OF the town board
of trustees. Is. F. CLARK
a25m2 Marshal.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

All Head aad Mouth.
There are many curious forms amonR
the fishes known TO inhabit the very
deepest portions Of the deep, sea, but
there are few such unique specimens -
that recently reported to the Berlih n
stitute from the coast Of Morocco. II
was brought up from = depth of one
and one-half miles and was . wonder 70
behold. The creature was only about
twenty-ninc inches long. but fully four
afths Of its entire length was head and
mouth. II is estimated that II the body
had been severed just behind ths
hinges Of the jaw ten such "bodiess
could have been slowed away In ~
treat pouch-like stomach.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Special service for the Kings Daugh-
ters with presentation Of crosses at St.
James church to o.morrow evening.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

The opening raid. last week, on the
prairie dogs was not a success owing to
the limited turnout Of ranchmen, but
tile war will be renewed as soon as the
spring rush is over.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Hon. John W. Lowell came In from
Denver Wednesday and on the follow.
ing day proceeded to Lily Park.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Work is progressing favorably OH the
new Meeker hotel.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

svnssv vusu,uy nvruo rrum tue keIia
ranch Yesterday afternoon, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Sheridan had . runaway but
fortunately, no onebody was hurt.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Hay 4 Walbridge received q fine lot
Of Utah yearlings this week.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Mrs. Kuneman was = passenger OF
the incoming stage last evening.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Will Pratt. who was in from Coyote
basin in the early part of the week, re-
ports . fine stand Of new grass in that
region.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

"Finnigan's Fortune" will be given
on Thursday evening, May 18th, in.
stead of on the date previously an
nounced.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

A. Oldland Il Co.. are the Rio Blancc
county agents for the John Deere Plow
Co., which turns out the finest plows,
harrows and scrapers made.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

The Balm is recognized as the king OF
wagons. We carry 1t In stock.
A. OLDLAND & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Now is the time for plows and har-
rows. Hngus & Co. have stock Of
Canton Clipper" Roods.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Where did you get that pretty
dress?
"Why, at Hugus & Cos. They have
the prettiest line l ever saw, and 30
cheapI'
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
CATTLE ROUNDUP.

The North Side round up will meet at
Wolf creek on Tuesday. May 18th.
LEE PETERSON,
s2rm0 Captain.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

The South Side round up will meet at
RanRely on Wednesday, May Oth.
CLARENCE LAMB,
a2rml6 Captain.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

DIR. Miller, the Glenwood dentist, ar
rived in Meeker on Monday and has
been doing thriving business In his
line since. He is located at the Miller
house. but will remain only few days
lopper
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Meeker's fighting men we're In evi
dence this week.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

Colonel Ben Price returned from
Dcming, N. NJ, Wednesday, after
spending the winter at that point and,
incidently, buying few thousand head
OF young stock, most of which he has
already disposed OF.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

The ladies Of the NJ. E. aid society
will hold fair at court house hall. on
Wednesday. April 10Th. Supper will be
served from $50 to 9 O'Clock p. M, at
following charges: Adults, 35c; chill
dren ever IL years. 25c, and children
under l9, l5c.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25
All Head .sd Mouth.

G, o. Taylor whhl... ar. .h. banner b.,en.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

A herd Of young cattle zones and
two's) belonging to Dickinson L
Edwards and others, passed through
town Tuesday, heading the Axial basin
range. The bunch contained about q
thousand head and were purchased in
New Mexico and Arizona by Mr.. G. ].
Dickinson during the past wiuter.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-25

@. @. Taylor whistles. uneau.ilsd in popularity.
Cash subscribers can get The Herald
for the small sum OF So.