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The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11
WANT WHAT THEY CAN'T oET.

How . Certain Little Hunasa Weakness
Affects the rurniturr Trade.
''John, said n furniture salesman, the
other day, to the mover whom he had
summoned, .'this bedroom set is sold.
but It is not to be delivered just yet,
Move 1t out of the salesroom at once
and store it somewhere until l want It. :"
"What's the use of moving it until you
send it up to me?" asked the purchaser,
idly. "Why don't You leave it where it
is?"
The salesman, says New York ex-
change, uttered queer little laugh
and said:
at is evident that you were never in
the furniture business, or you would
not ask that question. If should
mark that set sold and leave it here
in the salcsroom in plain sight it would
probably lose US several good sales"
"How so?" asked the purchaser, with
on unbclicving look.
ut illustrates universal weakness Of
human nature" laughed the salesman.
Everybody wants what he can't get,
and there is nothing quite so attractive
to the average buyer as piece of fur
niturc that somebody else has bought
before he came around. II left that
bedroom set ont marked sold half .
dozen persons would say before night
that it was exactly the set they wanted,
and when they heard there were NO
duplicates they would fuss around en-
viously and nothing else in the estab-
lishment would sa;isfy them.
Eventually they would go of dis
coutentedly and buy elsewhere, though
the chances arc that If there were NO
sold tag on the set none OF them
would give it more than q passing
glance, while fair proportion Of them
would purchase other sets. It is q lit
tie human weakness, that is oil -
So arises ono of the tricks Of the
trade. When dealer sells piece Of
furniture of which he has no duplicates
he hrstlcs it ou. CT the salesroom rs
quickly as he can. lest it lose him other
trade. But when he sells piece Of
furniture Of which he has duplicates
he puts q big ''soid" tag on It and
leaves it in open sight rs long ~ poasi-
BILE for o bait to others
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

In the vicinity of Bnquet, Westmore-
land Co., Pa. almost anyone can tell
you how to cure a lame back or stiff
neck. They dampen piece Of flannel
with Chamberiain's Pain Balm and
bind 1t on the affected parts and in one
or two days the trouble has disappeared.
This same treatment will promptly cure
pain In the side or chest. Mr.. E. 81.
FRYE, a 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 & JoIIantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Mrs. Rhodie Noaii. of this place, was
taken in the night with cramping pains
and t,e next day d;arrhoea set in. She
took ba'f 4 bottle of blackberry cordial
hat got no relief. She ,heu ssnt to me
to se.' II h;;ii aafi.ing 10 help iicr. 1
sent her i, betiie o; Ciiambsi!a,u s Collie.
Cholera and D;arrhoea Remedy and the
first dose relieved her AOOihtr OF our
nc,ghbors had been sick for about a
week and had tried different remedies
for diarIhosa but KEEP; gettin: worse. l
sent him the same remedy. On!y four
doses OF it were required to cure him.
lie says he owes his recovery to this
wonderful remrdy,-Mrs. Mary Sibley,
Sidney, Mich. For Gale By IIay & Jo-
Hantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11
CATTLEMEN,s MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the White
River Stock Growers association will
be held in Meeker, Tuesday, April 81,
1896, at 9 O'Clock p. m.
A full attendance of members is de-
sired and it is hoped all who possibly
can will be on hand.
BEN PRICE,
A. B. CRITCHLow, President.
m2l-alt Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11
Town Council.

The board of trustees met in regular
monthly session Monday evening. and
transacted the usual quota Of business.
Town Treasurer Smith reported ST.
2l3.22 cash on hand.
The committee on the Sulphur crock
ditch made an exhaustive report. No
definite action was taken, but the COM
mittee was continued to collect further
data.
Clerk Kelly was instructed to have
the county clerk make plat Of the
town In the plat book.
A warrant for $40 was ordered drawn
In favor OF E. E. Fordham for assist
ance rendered board Of appraisers.
1t was decided not to set out any trees
In the park this season.
Bills allowed
@. b. kelly, notarial work, etc. .$12 20
E. p. Wilber, March salary. 50 90
A. II. Adams, street work. 70
J. n. Miller. same. -. ........... 4 80
James Lyttle, printing. .......... . 96
Robinson 4 Co, election supplies. II Cd
A. 8. Carter & Co., seal ......... 8 81
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The Balm 10 recognised = Tie king Of
Wagons. We Garry II in sesek.
A. 0GD4xHD 4pD.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

There is marked difference of
opinion between congress and General
Weyler. The former says the Cubans
deserve recognition as belligerehts while
the latter announces his purpose to treat
-rnem us UrigaMds.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

On Tuesday the joint resolution au-
thorizing the president 70 grant bel.
ligerent rights to the struggliug Cubans,
passed congress, and II now remains to
he seen whether ClevelaBd will be al
successful at batting tbs Spanish bull
as he was in twisting the tail of the
British lion IN the venezuelean matter.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The most favorable estimate yet made
by disinterested editor gives McKin-
ley 303 votes on the first ballot of the st.
Louis convention. which will be 81 short
of the number needed to nominate. The
same authority assigns 1853 votes to the
other five candidates, aud pnts 1872 in
the doubtful column.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Since passing into tho hands Of the
present management, the Leadville
Herald Democrat has besa greatly Inn
proved and will soon take rink with tha
metropolitan journals. Mr.. W. II.
Griffith. who is now at the head of af-
fairs i'll the HID. Office. y one Of the
abIest newspaper men in Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The base ball club will have practice
game on Sunday and all lovers of the
great national game are requested to be
on hand at l:S0 p. M, as their presence
encourage the boys.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

A. II. Patton has purchased three lots
on the southwest corner of Fourth and
Garfield streets and is erecting thereon
q neat residence. Mr.. Paton's purchase
spoils the base ball grounds, but under
the circumstances We can bear with
more or less fOrtitude the hardships in
cidental to laying out a new field for
exempliacation Of the national sport.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

julie Mott, who is now playing granger
near Fruita on Grand river, writes to
his friend Ed WILDER announcing the
arrival of an addition to his family in
the shape of daughter, which put in
an appearance April first.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The popularity of the man on horse
back" in this country is attested by
seven equestrian statutes OF Washing
ton. The Austrians. come next; they
have five at Vienna.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

James w Baini,rialA os.l ..;s> ~.~--~--
ed from Southern California Tuesday,
after an absence OF six months. We are
glad to note the great improvement in
Mrs. BIS health. They returned to the
ranch on Piceance. Mr.. Bainbrich says
California Is greatly over-estimated.
lie likes their winter climate. with the
exception that it is too dry. but prefers
to live in Colorado.-Rifle Reveillc.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11
Recent scandals Win v,,,cn army

officers have been etneeted are
c,lculated to raiss xvr,:,abs about
a West Point sdnsatsn neces-
sasliy making man gentifnan. The
latest of these scandals is the charge
against Lieutenant Fitzgerald Of hay
ing broken into tte housOof Lieutenant
Cole, at Fort Grant, Arhon,. while the
latter was away and his sntiy wife had
no other protection thai4a 1 f,male com
panion. The war departmnt is now
investigating this charge.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

1t may be that Bob lngcrsoll Is anima-
ted by desire to increase the nobility
and freedom of man, but we do not be-
lieve that he would hesitate to quit
lecturing about it If the receipts failed
to make 1t profitable.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The verdict which declared that an
English physician should pay S80. 900
damages for talking Of what he learned
professionally while treating female
patient was on all fours with common
sense. A man who doesn't know how
to hold his tongue isn't it for doctor.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The interior furnishings OF the Hugus
store were made much more attractive
this week by the addition Of series of
very handsome solid oak shelving de-
signed for the display of fine footwear.
which that enterprising firm is now
carrying in large assortment.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Mr.. Benjamin Bridegroom Harrison
finds time to indulge In numerous
chnck!es as lie observes the growing
heat OF the fight between the Mckinley
and Reed Republicans.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

AS we go to press, 1t is announced
authoratively that the Odd Fellows of
Meeker will shortly commence the erec-
tion of handsome two story editice de-
signed for lodge. store and office pur-
poses. Particulars will be given in these
columns as soon as comeatable.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The authorities of Jerusalem decreed.
LET every man sweep in front of his
own door, thus shall the city be clean" :"
We would supplement the above quota
tion by urging upon every householder
in Meeker the duty of cleaning up their
back yards this spring to the end that
this town shall maintain its reputa
tion as beautiful, clean and healthful
place.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

A third salvation army. under the i'm
posing name of The American League
OF the Grand Army Of the Cross. has
taken the field. The devil knows too
much to divide his army into sections.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Secretary Hoxe Smith may have been
wise in deciding to wait until the close
of his talking match with ex Speaker
Crisp before announcing himself can
didate for senator.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Several large sized punches Of cattle
passed through town to-day, bound for
Axial basin. They belonged to Hulett
Il Torrence, and others.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

A force of men were at work this
week cleaning out the town bitches and
laterals, thus making ready for the
water, which is soon to be turned on.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The member Of congress who can be
frightened out Of d.,ing bis duty By q
cry Of "jingoism. ought not to be In the
next congress.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The Republicans should remember
that when tho giants 6aht each other
the pigmy usually walks of with tho
prize.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

For the third time the Bloodworths
were up bafore the pardon board thi,
week. and for the third time their ap
peal came to naught.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Everything for everybody at Hngus
4 Co.'s-and at all prices. Dress goods.
trimmings. hats. shoes; the stock is iu-
mense and the assortment bewiliering.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The municipal elections throughout
the state last Tuesday we're generally
quiet affairs. and as citizens tickets
were the rule partisanship cut little
figure.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

At . meeting Of the Town Ditch COM
pany, held Tuesday. 1t was decided to
not the ditch in perfect repair ut once
and turn in water - soon ~ possible.
B. L. Nichols will have charge Of re-
pairs, and L. B. Now will have charge
4 water during the season. making col
l:s:oLx. &C.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

A. B. Critchlow was in town Monday
and in response to an inquiry predicted
a good grass year for the Piceance
region as the snow went into the ground
this spring.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Mr.. Joseph Manley, Of Maine, doesn't
propose to allow Mark Hanna to out
claim him. whatever the convention
may do.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Mr.. Southerlin of the Methodist
church, held no services in his place
Of worship last Sunday, but with COM
mendable courtesy and a Christian spirit
befitting the occasion. in company with
most of his people. attended the Easter
services at st. James church.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds. Group and whooping cough. 1t
is pleasant. safe and reliable. For sale
by Hay & Jou antgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

From the admiration expressed bv all
their lady visitors. IIugus Il Co. have
reason to be satisfied that they have
made no mistake in bringing in such IN
elegant line OF goods.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

o. NJ. Walden started up the brick
works this week and will burn several
large kilns before the season Is over.
Judging in accordance with present In
dications there is likely to be . brisk de-
mand f0r brick this summer for pur-
poses other than those already desie-
mated.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The county commissioners have de-
cided to plant trees around the county
park so that it will correspond with the
city park. This Is move in the right
direction and we hope the work will con-
tinue until both parks are credit to
county and city. Tho commissioners
are to be commended for their public
spirit and genuine business apprecia-
tion of matters. Trees add greatly to
the appearance and value of any prop
erty. Everyone should bear this in
mind.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Hugus & Co.'s store room IS so filed
with new goods that one finds trouble
in moving about comfortably.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

For all purposes, the best wagon
wheel now mado is the Empire metal
wheel. F. E. Sheridan has the agency
for this wheel. See him for prices and
particulars.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Ed WILDER and family have moved
into their new residence on the ranch
in Danforth park.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The county commissioners held their
regular April meeting this week. The
proceedings will appea. in next weeks
issue.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

DR.. Edward B. SuIes. the weli-known
Leadviile dentist, and who succeedrd to
tho practice OF the late Dr. Hanna. will
visit sicsker professionally on or about
May 5th. and will remain for a week.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Excepting = dust storm yesterday
afternoon. whioh blrw up from the
meigh5crhe,d OF Grand Junction. we
can record another week Of dsiightfpi
apriug weather.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The annual town financial statement.
which appears in another column, shows
Meeker's finances to he in a healthy con-
dition.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Read Har;se's ad. which win te found
in another column.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

New grass is commencing to make a
showing.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

@. o. Taylor wh.ssies, uasguailei In pas.a:ar.sy
Cash subscribers can get The Herald
for the small sim Of So.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Send The HERALD to your friends in
the East. Only So.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

TrO1t5sI'IhaI IHrNf, WhcH pHI1 III uHSuHce'
SI5.co per ycar.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line for nrst
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communications should be addressed to
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Hcckcr. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Above hrasd On ielt 80 Aiso own stock
branded 4 ( saA -, Hossss ssasAsd $50
Oh I'm hip. karaafks, right crop an1 Iefr
undeEblt. Range, nottA edo a Dsar river
fuseo0cs aAdssM, II. Pfsi6r, Routt, Rcut-
eo1aey, CsiosAdo.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

Last Sunday was traditional Easter
day in Meeker, and 1t was observed
with unwonted fervor by the church
going people OF this community
who thronged St. James church on
three occasions during the day. The
church was beautifully decorated with
plants and flowers, and the SER
vices were made attractive by a
fine musical program. In addition to
rrs.shtna appropriate and able sermons
morning and evening, the Rev. Osten-
son administered the sacrament of the
Lords supper and baptised seven chill
dren at the different services.
Frank Smith, who was in here during
the winter of 's3, and who is one of the
old-time trappers in this region. was a
caller at THE HERALD office Monday.
Mr.. S. was stopping with the late John
Weldon when the latter was taken sick
in the early part OF winter and tenderly
nursed him until death removed the
patient beyond the need of human help.
He says the deceased was a native of
Pennsylvania and not of Germany as
stated in last weeks issue, and that he
died without revealing anything as to
his family history or connections.
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11
TERMS:
FOR SUBSCRIPTION,

FOR SUBSCRIPTION.
II pail In advance ........................ eco
FOR ADVERTISING.
Professional Cards. per Month ...........s 90
One inch. display. per Month. ..........- 100
Two inches, per Month ........... 800
Three inches, per Month ..............-.. %
Pour inches, per Month th............-".-. %
Five inches, per Month ...........-...... %
Ten Inches "a column per Month. 10 90
Twenty inches Il column per Month Is 90
The Meeker herald., 1896-04-11

The Balm 10 recognized = Tie king d
wagons. We Garry Il tn sosek.
A. OkD1xxD1Dp.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
EXCURSIONS TO PRESCOTT.

Since the inauguration of the new and unexcelled passenger train service on the S. F., P. & P. railway, you can go to Prescott on Saturdays, leaving here at 9:15 a. m. and return on Mon day at 6:30 a. m. or 4:10 p. m., mount ain time. The fare is only $8:20 for the round trip, on excursion days, which will be every Saturday during the summer. Here is an opportunity for Phoenix business men to send their families to Prescott where they will escape the heat in the valley. then visit them every Sunday.
 Prescott climate during the summer IS delightful, the nights being always cool enough to enable one to secure re- freshing sleep. Many people rent tents and camp out among the pines, which makes the expense of living very small. Desirable camping grounds can be found within radius of one mile from Prescott. For fur ther information write or call on B. W. Gillett, acting general agent, Phoe- nix. Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
Rash Promise.

A story is told of a London magistrate who had London lady up before him the day after Christmas whom the po- hceman said he had found helplessly tipsy. He told her he would let her go, considering the festive season, if she would promise never to enter public house again. "But, your honor," said the lady, ''I was not drunk; I was drugged." ''Well," said the magistrate, who saw that she was fencing, 'Ill let you go if you will promise never to enter drug store again." To save the fine she promised and departed. All her soda water is gone
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
ORDINANCE NO. 226.

An Ordinance Establishing Lines for
 Porch Posts, Telephone, Telegraph,
 Electric Light and Trolley Poles,
 Upon the Streets and Alleys of the
 City of Phoenix.
 The common council of Phoenix do ordain as follows:
 Section 1. On all streets having fourteen Q4 feet and sixteen q6) feet curb lines, the outer edge or side of the porch posts is to be placed thirteen and one half q31z) feet from the prop erty line and on a line at right an gles thereto and towards the center of the street. And on all streets having twelve Q2) feet curb lines, the outer edge or side of the porch posts is to be placed eleven and one half Q1k) feet from the property line, and on a line at right angles thereto and to- wards the center of the street. No porch post to be placed at block cor ners inside of street intersections.
 Sec. 2. Telephone, telegraph, cleo tric light and trolley poles and all other poles that may be placed upon the streets and avenues, the street side of poles is to be placed flush with the inside of curb, (said curb being six (6) inches wide) no poles to be placed at block corners inside of street inter- sections, and all poles between block corners to be placed in line with lot lines or partition walls that are right angled, or nearly so, to curb line, ex- cept on streets that have the same di- rection as lot lines, then said poles shall be placed in line with building or partition walls that are right an-
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
Eye Changes Position.

It is not generally known that tie young flat fish have an eye on each side of the body, and that it is only in the adult stage that the eyes are both on one side. There has been much dls- cussion among scientific men as to the mode in which the change takes place, out in the founder the eye has been observed to travel over the ridge of the head, while in some other fish it passes directly through the soft tissue of the young fish to the other side.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
Labor Day Proclamation.

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA,
 EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
 By national authority the first Monday ir September, the seventh day of the month, is designated as legal holiday, to be known and celebrated as Labor Day.
 This Is but just and proper recognition of the great agency that has caused our country to stand first among the nations of the world. Every ship that rides upon the sea, all of the great armaments of our sea coast, all of the grand highways of commerce that traverse our country. all the grandeur of our cities. all of our splendid agricultural development, are monuments of labor. In no country of the world labor has been more fully recognized and honored than in ours. Among its other grand achievements 1t has been the mission of our country to ennoble and dignity labor, and no people of our republic more fully sym pathize with the hopes and aspirations of the workingmen than the people of our territory. Now therefore, I, Benjamin J. Franklin, Governor Of the Territory of Arlzona, by virtue ot the power and authority in me vested. do here by proclaim Monday, the seventh day of Septem Der. A. D., 1896, holiday, and do hereby recommend and request that all places of business and public offices be closed on that day, and that the people of our territory join in universal observance thereof. In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
 hand and caused the great seal
 of this Territory to be hereunto [sEAL.l affixed this nineteenth day of
 August, A. D., 1896.
 Done at Phoenix, the Capitol, this nineteenth day of August, A. D., 1896.
 By the Governor:
 BENJAMIN J. FRANKLIN. CHARLES M. BRUCE,
 Secretary of Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
FAlTHFuLNEso OF A DOG.


 Saved the Life of q Seriously Wounded
 Officer.
 Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, in her story of "The Guard,' a body of young men nno followed ''The Pathfinder" into the civil war and made brilliant record for their courage and gallantry, tells a pathetic story of dumb beast who also was loyal and courageous:
 While the guard-a body of cavalry was drilling one day near St. Louis, little fox-terrier followed one of the men, Herr Visa, a Hungarian officer, going with him to camp. He could not be driven away.
 The men all made a pet of him, and named him ''the corporal;" but though he was a1fable to them all, he made the Hungarian soldier his companion and friend, sleeping at his feet at night, and following him by day.
 When the guard made their memor- able charge at Springfield, Mo-, the Corporal charged with them, keeping beside his masters horse throughout the battle. Herr Visa was wounded, and fell, apparently dead, in thicket. The corps swept past, his horse fled, wild with terror, but the little Corporal nestled close beside him, licking his face and trying to rouse him.
 There the dog remained through the bitter cold night. When morning came he ran to the distant road, and by his frantic barks and cries induced pass er-by to enter the thicket.
 The man, seeing only a cold, stiff body, supposed the soldier to be dead, and would have hurried on; but the Corporal furiously drove him back, and would not be silenced until he saw his master move and speak, when he crouched, dumb and contented, at his feet.
Arizona republican., 1896-08-27
SAVE ASSESSMENT WORK ON
 MINES.

The new law requires annual work on every location or relocation. This is saved by obtaining United States patent. Five hundred dollars worth of work or improvements on one mine, or scattered oyer group of adjoining mines, is sufficient to insure a United States patent to any number of mines so grouped, or for single mine Further information cheerfully given by letter or personally. Terms of sur vey reasonable. Apply to
 LEWIS WOLFLEY,
 Civil and Mining Engineer and U. S. Deputy Mineral Surveyor. Phoenix. Arizona.