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The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
in GUUD CONDITION.
SITUATION AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
Rel, work Sat .s..f.e.ery.-Ns 8s-s Fat
slisiss port~d--rranps fss to
Work.-Buidisgs UnAss Way.

Cripple Greek. Colo. May 4-Nayor
Steele IL highly pleased with cooditions
here, and says that everything b b as
good shape as can be expected under the
circumstances.
The relief committee are doing excellent
service and the substantial assistance
which continues to come In from the out
side IL distributed where It Will do the
most good. The supplies are being re-
plenIshed continually, but there b short
age In tents and bedding.
The action Of the council Saturday night
in declaring that no more Temporary
wooden structures shall be permitted
within the extended fire limits meets with
general approval, although 1t works q
hardship on many lot owners-
Chief Marshall has notified an builders
of wooden houses to cease work At once.
Most of them obeyed without objections,
and all were forced to quit. This has
stimulated the building Of brick blocks,
and work on the foundations OF dozen
different buildings started this morning.
All rumors to the effect that couple Of
+-araI,ns .-.- h~d pastohed In the Port
land hotel have been dispelled by the
presence In the flesh OF those supposed to
have been burned
Chief Marshall has decided to try an
other plan to keep hobos away from Grip
pie Creek. Instead Of treating them as
sufferers from the fire or shipping them
out Of the city. they are to be put to work
cleaning up the town. The town is per
fectly orderly.
Real estate prices have advanced since
the fire and some property owners are
asking the same price for their property
now. as they did with the Improvements
before the fire, and unimproved property
is ten to fifteen per cent higher. Yester.
day an advance Of 5000 was offered on
three lots on Bennett avenue over the
price before the fire, and was refused.
There is also considerable feeling between
the two ends of town as to where the
business center will be.
There is little question now that the
business center will be as 1t was before, as
all OF the big blocks will be built on Ben
nett. Second and Third streets. There is
no doubt that Messrs MIoffat and Smith
will do something for the camp, but Just
what Is not known yet. The block on
Warren and Second will probably be
built, but they have not been able yet TO
secure the old Portland hotel corner,
though 1t is reported that they agreed to
give the price asked by the owner, Mr..
Maynahan. but that he backed out. The
price offered for the corner Is said to be
$4,000 cash.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
Rio or..a. Exs.ns,o.s.

Denver, May 4.-The Rocky Mountain
News this morning says:
When Chairman Coppeli of the Den
yer & Rio Grande railway reached New
York, ten days ago. he announced that
extensive improvements were in con-
temptation by the Rio Grande system
Railroad men Of the country were aston
ished to hear that any company was ser
iously preparing to reach out into new
territory at this time, but the filing of
articles Of Incorporation of two new
branches yesterday prove that Mr.. Cop
pell knew what he was talking about.
The branches are to be known as the
Rio Grande, Durango 4 Southwestern
and the Rio Grande & Delta. II the
plans are carried out, the extensions Of
the Rio, Grande system will require an
expenditure Of s1,5e0O0O to $4,000, 600
and will open new territory to commerce
which Is at the present time almost as
inaccessible as though It were 10000
miles away. President Jeffery gives as
surance that IL the two lines named are
completed, other extensions will be
made until the system OF the Denver 4
Rio Grande covers $500 to 1900 miles
and the remotest parts of Colorado are
reached by the locomotive.
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BANKRUPTCY BILL.
II r>.... tn. H ~. by . Big Ma
lprtty.

II R>eess shs lu.s BY Big Ma
jnrity.
Washington, May 3.-The House yes
terday, after five days OF debate passeo
the Henderson bill to establish uniform
system OF bankruptcy by vote OF loa
to 81. The majority in favor OF the piii
was greater than Its friends anticipated
owing largely to the fact that quite .
number of members, who desired only
a voluntary bankruptcy bill. after "
was defeated voted for the measure as
reported. There were but two amend
ments, one unimportant, the other max
ing the non-payment Of note for tmr-
ty days an act Of bankruptcy.
The bill as passed, is based upon the
Torrey bankruptcy bill, which mas oeeh
urged before Congress for several yea1
1t provides for both voluntary ana ih-
voluntary bankruptcy. Under its
terms there are eight acts for when a
debtor can be forced into voluntary
bankruptcy. as follows:
If a person has concealed hinseiI
with intent to defeat his creditors for
forty-eight hours. 2.-Failed for thirty
days while insolvent to secure the re-
lease of any property levied upon for
$500 or over. 3-Made transfer OF any
Of his property with intent to defeat
his creditors. 4.-Made an assignment
- '''--
Made while insolvent transfer OF any
Of his property for the purpose OF CIV
Ing preference. 6.-Procured or suf-
fered judgment to be entered against
himself with intent to defeat his credl-
tors and suffered same to remain un-
paid ten days 7-Secreted any Of his
property to avoid its being levied on
under legal process against himself g..
Suffered while insolvent an execution
for $500 or over to be returned, no
property found.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09


A most horrible execution took place
In Havana last week Five Cubans were
taken into the open court in the city.
where machines had been already fixed
for choking them to death. The troops
were drawn up In a hollow square and
the torture began. This consists in
making the victims sit in chair with
a high back. From this high back a
band and screws are arranged to be
frightened till the neck of the victim is
broken or he dies of strangulation. In
this case the event was more terrible
than usual, as the executioners bungled
and the prisoners were put to death SO
slowly that their sufrerings were great
ly increased. Their cries and writh-
ings made the spectators and even the
soldiers turn pale.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
STATE BREAKS THE LAW.
Mssssshus.tts Institstlea Supplied Wit'
Oi~omaPgavins.

Massaehus.tts Institatiea Supplied With
Oi~om.rGarins.
Boston, April 3O.-In the House an an
imated discussion over the bill to prohibit
the sale of oleomargarine, colored to imi-
tate butter, took place. Mr.. Stevens of
Someryilie moved to substitute bill pro-
viding that 1t shall be lawful to manufac-
ture and sell oleomargarine in packages.
plainly marked with an inscription cor
rectly Indicating the contents Of the pack
age.
referring to the legislation Of the state
on this subject, Mr.. Stevens contended
that the commonwealth itself is the great
est violator of the law, inasmuch as its
agents annually buy large quantities Of
the article for use In state institutions
Since August 81 eight tons have been used
at Tewksbury, and are now using 1t there
at the rate OF a ton month.
Mr. Stevens read letters showing 1t Is
largely used at the Lyman School for
Boys, and that 1t had been carefully an
alyzed and found to be pure as an article
of food as anything except the highest
grade Of butter.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
NO REFUGE FOR EMsEzzLERs
American FuEitIv~s Given . Long Sem
tence N M-x CO.


Mexico City, May 3.-In the case OF
Chester Rowe OF Poweshick county,
Iowa, accused Of embeZzling public mon
eys, Judge Aguear last evening imposed
sentence of twelve years and two
months Imprisonment in Belim prison. the
case has been notable one in the history
of Mexican Jurisprudence. as Rowe, after
committing the offense. came here and
took out papers Of citizenship. hoping thus
10 evade punishment But under the pen
al code. an offense committed abroad and
continued on Mexican soil. is punishable
and Rowe's case will serve AS warning
for criminals hoping to find safe asylum
in Mexico. Lawyer Alfore. for the plain
tiff, said Rowe only made himself a
Mexican. TO cvade punishment that await
ID ii m in Iowa for mlsappropr'a 'ating funds
-S3S.oOO. He had deserted his family,
never having sent his wife but $50 from
here. Rowe's defenders claimed that the
client was not wholly answerable for the
supposed crime committed In the United
States. The case was appealed tn ths,
leved among lawyers here that the decis
ion will be sustained. Mr.. Blackstone.
who came from Iowa TO prosecute the
ease, says the American people will warm
ly applaud the decision. which stamps
Mexico as n law-upholding country.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
1t is announced by the French Acad-

1t Is announced by the French Acad.
emy Of Sciences that 1t is possible to
photograph through so-called OPAQUE
bodies with ordinary lights. A kero-
sene lamp will do 1t. NJ. Lebon asserts
that he has taken photographs in this
manner for several years. He proceeds
- follows: Inside box with rather
thin sides. he places a sensitized plate.
Behind the negative In front of the boz
he places an iron plate, and on the
other side OF the plate lamp. After
three hours exposure an image ia
found. On development this image ia
indistinct. but II sheet of lead be
placed behind the box and rolled over
to touch the iron plate so as to form
. metallic shell. the reproduction of
the negative for the same length OF ex-
posure is quite distinct. This experi.
ment cannot be accounted for on exist
ing theories NJ. Lebon has ascer-
tanned that the image is not due to any
phosphorescent light which might have
been stored up in the negative. The
experiment will not succeed II heat
rays only are used.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
a ROAD TO WARD.
Now Probable That . Lins From Boulder
VIII >oon He Built.

several different parties have been hgur-
Ing on building railroad into Ward.
Those who have not gone beyond the fig
uring part will be somewhat chagrined
to learn that work upon the construction
OF railroad to this camp will begin at
once.
NJ. +. Leech of Boulder is the prime
mover and has interested some Eastern
capitalists. who have agreed to furnish
the money for the enterprise A syndi-
cate Of Pennsylvania capitalists had also
decided to do the same thing, but their
answer was received too late.
The railroad will be twenty-eight.
inch track and will go out of Boulder over
the Cuffs right of way. Side tracks will
be run to the different mines and 1t is
intended not to overlook any section that
produced sufficient quantity Of pay ore.
The company intends to make rate of
one dollar ton on ore from Ward to
Boulder. This will enable many minea
that are now idle to resume work at q
profit.
The surveyors will be put to work the
first of the week. Locomotives have been
ordered. and as soon as they are received
the work OF laying the track will COM
mence. 1t Is confidently expected that the
road will be completed and trains run
ming by September 1.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
MokuAwEowEo AGAIN ACTIVE.
The Lof y Orator In Msuna ioa, Hawaii.
In Eruption

The Lof Orator In Mauna Loa, Hawaii.
In Eruption
Honolulu, April % Via San Francisco
May 3,.-By United States steamship
Concord:
Mokuaweoweo. the long inactive crater
on the summit of Malma Loa, 5000 feet
above Kilauea. and over 1900 feet above
the sea level. became suddenly active on
the morning of the 23d inst. This Is the
first disturbance in Mokmweoweo since
1856. These manifestations in the past
have been the most destructive of any Oh
the big island. From them all of the
great lava flows have resulted.
The first of great importance of which
there is any record occurred in 1S45. In
1855 there was a tremendous lava flow
that came within six miles of Hlo. There
were other flows in 1856. 80. 'GS, 80, 81
and 'S6. The one of 1SSO-S1 lasted nine
months. an unusual length of time. and
came within half mile of Hilo town,
ceasing after all had prepared to move.
Tits government has decided not to al.
low any more than 700 immigrants to be
landed at the port of Honolulu or any
other port Of the Hawaiian islands at any
one time
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
laa.ch.-s.r . in ca..l.

Washington, ID. c.. May THE busI-
nes Of the great Manchester ship canal
b looking up. according to report to the
state department by United States Con-
sul Grinnell, at Manchester, and on the
basis Of his figures he feels that the pros
pect Of more general and an increased
business from the United States to Man.
chester by the canal seems assured. Dur
ing the first three months Of this year
67.3So bales Of cotton arrived from the
United States, q greater quantity than ar
Ifved during the entire two years since
the canal opened, January 1. 1894. 1t b
also expected that = part OF the great
American cattle and provision lfade may
BE- diverted to Manchester by the aid Of
II canal.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
NICARAGUA RevoLris OVER.

RSSsa HeaAsasstsss as L - ssEFsaasrsd
70 isya.
Washington, d. c., May 2--Accofding
to q cablegram received from Managua
Nicaragua, received from private sources,
the rebellion which has ragged In that
country for the past four months was
brought to an end by the surrender last
night Of the rebel forces, whose quarters
were at Leon. There are hints that fur
ther trouble may ensue, however, unless
concessions are made by President Zelaya
to the conservative interest. During the
rebellion, which has caused by the de-
mands of large element in the Liberal
party, now In power, upon President Ze-
hya which he refused to concede. the
Conservatives stood by the president.
making certain conditions as to the price
for their support.
Manasua, Nicaragua, May 2.-The pres
ident of the rebels, General Baca. sent
committee Of the foreign merchants to
Leon to President Zelaya. and to the
American minister. Lewis Baker. who ar
ranged for terms Of peace. President
Zelaya demanded an unconditional sur
render. This was finally agreed to and
the government troops, with flying colors,
entered Leon to-day and took possession.
The insurgents surrendered all Of their
ammunition The rebel generals, their
president and the various ministers, left
the country to save their lives Minister
Gomez has officially notified U. 8. Minis
ter Baker that the war has ended, and that
peace has been established. The poSt Of
Corinto will be opened to commerce in a
few days.
1t Is expected that the American cruis-
er Alert will sail north soon.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
GILLIAN AFFAIRS.
A Proposal foe . q " .rnmsnt Loan Of
Many Aiil'oas.

A Proposal foe . q " .rnmsnt Loan Of
Many Alil'oas.
Valparaiso, May 4.-The statistics of the
-Jssst DccIl
Issued, show that the national guard now
numbers throughout Chill 100000 men.
The figures were made up Immediately
after the late enrolment.
DIR. videlio has been elected president
of the house of deputies, with Senor
Moanes as vice president.
The senate has sanctioned the appoint
ment Of new ministers to Brazil, Uruguay
and Argentina. DR.. Beltrand Matthew
has been appointed minister to Ecuador.
The Heraldo says that the government
ia holding daily conferences on the finan-
cial situation. They have, 1t is said, re-
solved to submit bill to the congress
authorizing the issue Of mortgage bonds
OF 2O0OO,OOO pesos at five per cent. 1t is
thought that the measure will be sane
toned.
A storm Of great severity s reported
from Autofagasta. The mole IL flooded.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
To lsnilh q Model CITY.

New York, May 3-It is announced that
a company, Of which NJ. H. Arnot. presi
dent OF the Chemung Canal bank Of Ell.
mira, New York, man worth $2O,O ,OOO,.
600, s treasurer. has purchased 1900
acres Of land located twelve miles from
New York City between Orange, New
Jersey, and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and
that manufacturing town with homes
capable Of sustaining population Of
6O.0OO Inhabitants, will be constructed q.
once, the intention being to erect model
city in much the same manner that Pull
man, Illinois, was built.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
puEsLo-coAsr RATES REDUCED
Railroads Comply with the Commission.
0r's Orders.

Railroads Comply with the Commission
sF's Orders
San Francisco, May 3.-To-day circu-
Lar has been issued. signed by the
Southern Pacific and the connecting lines
to Pueblo, Colorado, reducing the rates of
iron articles from Pueblo to San Francisco
twenty-five per cent In pursuance of an
order of the Interstate Commerce commits
sion to the effect that rates from Pueblo
must exceed seventy five per cent of the
rates from the Missouri river. The order
was the outcome Of the case brought some
time ago by the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company against the Colorado lines and
connections. including the Southern Pa
cifc, before the commission, which was
decided In favor Of the shippers. Hereto
fore the rates from Pueblo to San Fran
cisco have been the same as from the Mis-
souri, river. although there was u differ
ence Of about 500 miles in the haul.
The Southern Pacific and Its allies, how
ever, propose to fight the case In the
courts. for they have appended to their
circular the following notice:
These rates are published pursuant to
an order Of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission. They are not regarded as af-
fording the carriers a reasonable compen-
sation for the service performed and are
accepted under protest"
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
Tn. R.,nss Law.

New York, May 3.-There appeared
little change In the situation I'm the en-
forcement of the Raines liquor law to-
day, the first Sunday under the state
board. The saloons throughout the city
were closed, such business as was being
done in the direction of selling liauor
being monopolized by those plncaa
which hold hotel licenses The police
contented themselves with finding ont
all places Of the ''hotel" class which
ventured to sell liquor without meal.
and unearthing back and upstairs rooms
Ia which beer was being sold In yiola-
tion Of law by owners Of saloons in u
same building.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
THE sRAz,L,Ans WANT a KING
H...rsAs.., Asv....s l. 0...,ss
a4pN~~ RnlA

Hsea-sAssai Msvs.s.s y 0asaisr .
stroa6 Held.
Rio de Janeiro, May 4.-The monarch
ical government Of Brazil is beginning
to take very serious turn. Profting
by the general disorder which obtains
among the Republicans by reason of for
eign and domestic troubles, the monarch
lists are picking up courage and declare
openly their intention to restore the
monarchy. As long ago as November
10 last they made a considerable demon
stration at Rio and San PauIo In favor
Of the restoration. What adds to the
gravity OF the situation Is that numerous
officers Of high rank In the army and
navy. who have hitherto maintained
their neutrality. have declared openly
for the monarchy. General Thomas
Pompen, professor In the military school
Of Fort Alex, q few days ago at pub.
lie meeting invited his pupils and COL
leagues to join the monarchists. The
Republican journal Of Paiz recently de-
manded that all soldiers and saiIors
above certain rank declare their faith
fulness to the republic. Very few army
ofncers have responded and many are
suspected Of sympathy with the con-
spiratou,
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
1h- C.,.,n M,., ss,.l.

Carson, New. May 3.-The jury in the
Jones mint case brought in verdict Of
guilty yesterday afternoon. He will ap-
pear for sentence Monday morning. So
far as the public knows this ends the cele-
hrated Carson mint fraud cases Jones,
who was assistant rehner and melter at
the mint. was accused Of stealing a large
quantity Of bullion from the mint.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
suLuwAvo HAS a RESPITE
The Mat.bsiss Withdraw From the Vic
iaity of the Town.


The lGatabsiss Withdraw From the vic-
iaity of the Town.
London, May 3.-Eari Gray has tele-
graphed to the government from Bulu-
wayo that the Matabeles have retired
from the immediate vicinity of that town.
and that it is believed they are tired of
fighting and preparing to retire to the
westward. The Mangwa road is secured by
400 men, In seven forts.
The Times has a dispatch from Cape
Town which reports that in telegram
from Gwelo, Cecil Rhodes says that Ma
tlbeleland VIII get railways two years ear
lier than II revolt had not occurred.
A dispatch from Palapye to the Times,
dated Saturday, says: Trustworthy ma
tives report that two white outlaws, NAM
ed Dixon and Grobber, are assisting the
Matabeles in their operations.
king Khama the friendly chief be
lieves that the Matabeles are divided In
their councils and will, therefore, not make
a concerted attack on Buluwayo. His
scout reports that the Matabeles are likely
to retire to the Zambesi before the arrival
Of the relief column Of Buluwayo.
liking Khama complains that his people
are ruined by famine and by the death of
their cattle. This is true, and on this ac-
count the authorities ought to prepare
measures OF relief. All native chiefs on
the Transvaal border are indignant that
the members of the Johannesburg Reform
committee should have been sentenced.
and they would welcome and chance Of
attacking the BoefB.'
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09
Wreck On tn. n.r,,nr.o,.

Beatrice, Neb., May AT three o'clock
this morning Burlington fast freight
train ran into washout two miles east Of
Liberty, the engine and three cars leaving
the track. Engineer Tom Brennan was
crushed between the engine and tender,
being instantly killed. Conductor Doug
las, who was in the engine cab at the time,
was badly mangled, one leg being torn
from his body and the other badly CRUSH
ed. He expired in few moments. The
fireman was thrown from the cab, but
escaped serious injury.
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II. L very Ma. Wa. safe.

A wealthy German, intent upsa q days
eating, wanted to hire a horse dealers
- horse and trap, but not knowing his
nen ths horse dealer demurred at trusting
them In his hands. Determined to have bis
drive the German proposed paying for the
back at the same price when he returned.
10 that tho other saw no objection. SO his
customers wants were supplied and on he
went.
he wHs back in time at the stables. his
money reimbursed according to contract.
and he turned to 20.
ssHold on" exclaimed the dealer. you
have FORGOTTEN to pay for the hire"
my dear air." was the cool reply. There
10 NO hiring In the case. / have been driving
my own horse and trap all day." and he left
the astonlshed man to his reiectIons.-Chica-
70 Record.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09

The latest Enoch Arden case is a
curious one. the various scenes of
which have been played in New Ha-
ven. Conn, Granville, Mass, and Fitz-
gerald. Ga. The lady in question be-
lieved her first husband dead and mar
ried again, but on recently discovering,
after lapse of twelve years. that her
first husband was alive at the latter
place. she has procured a divorce from
No. 2, and going to Georgia. has re-
married No. /.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09

The latest charge made against Re-
corder Con- OF New York by his enc
mics is that he overcrowds his own
court with prominent cases because he
does not like to transfer 20 any OF the
other courts star cases which are like
ly to confer glory on the man who tries
them. But certainly he should be the
best Judge Of how hard he is willing to
work himself
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09

II. as stated in the dispatches from
Constantinople, the sultan has acted
upon the advice OF the Russian ambas-
sador in resembling his decree against
the missionaries, it may be taken for
granted that Russian policy will not be
unfriendly to the United States. 1t
seems almost incredible, however. that
the Russian ambassador should be the
advisor of the sultan.
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09

London has a female Fl. II. Holmes.
who has been arrested charged with
numbering six children in the most
brutal fashion. Letters were also
found from about twenty persons
with whom she was negotiating for
their children. destined to the same
fate. and the letters prove that the
parents were aware that the children
were to be killed. Degeneration!
The Meeker herald., 1896-05-09

A brother and his two sisters, AGED
respectively 80. IS and 70 Year,, all
died ON the same day Of pneumonia a.
Pompey. N. Y. All had lived their hong
lives In the same house. all unmarried.
and the two sisters. despite their ad-
vanesd age. had never seen . railroad
train.