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The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17
And are Now Sleeping Beneath
the Sod as a Consequence
Of Their Daring,
But Fortunately, ll-Starred Deed
MeekGr Citizens Meet The Crises
BrdVGly and Make Short
Work of the Robber Band-OnIy Two
Citizens Badly Hurt-The
Bandits Unidentified.

Tuesday. October 10, 1896, will stand
as red letter day in Meeker's history
On that day three bank robbers and
would-be murderers were sent to their
final account. The work OF the hold
in many particulars but the tightening
like promptness by which thoy wore dis
posed OF showed that the citizens of
this town know how to act and shoot.
1t was close to the hour OF three o'clock
in the afternoon of the day above men
toned when two men entered the Hugus
building by the main entrance, unob-
served. One turned to the left and ap-
preached the cashiers window of the
bank, which is partitioned off in the
usual bank fashion and separate from
the large store room; the other pro-
ceeded down the right aisle toward the
center Of the room, and simultaneously
with the entrance of the two in front. a
third Jones, the leader entered by the
rear side door and approached near the
center of the room unnoticed. At the time
the two men entered from the front, Joe
Rooney, clerk at the Meeker hotel, was
making deposit and the robber (Har-
risl quietly waited until he got through;
as he stepped to one side the hold-up
stepped up to the window and poking
his gun through the brass railing fired
close to the head of David Smith, the
assistant cashier, who was busy making
his entry, and ordered the latter to
throw up his hands. Mr.. Smith was
slow in obeying the order and another
bullet whistled past his head. These
two shots aroused Mr.. Moulton, the
local manager of the Hugus company,
who, with MIR. Booth and other clerks,
were all busily engaged waiting on
customers, and they looked up to find
that they were covered BY heavy revol-
vers. While this scene was being in
stantly enacted near the center of the
store-roOm the robber in front (who
had kept his eye on Joe Rooney all the
time) moved round to the bank office
door and tried to force it open. Failing
in this, he turned to Mr.. Rooney and
marched him down to the center Of the
room, where the other two robbers had
already corraled everybody with hands
up.
The leader Of the gang then stepped
up to Mr.. Moulton, saying: Here. Mr..
Cashier, we want you !" and leading the
latter to the bank Office door and ordered
it opened, which was done. The chief
was followed to the Office by Harris. The
former said to Mr.. Moulton: "Where's
your money ?" There it Is, replied the
cashier" noddiDg in the direction of
the cash drawer, which stood open,
"Help Yourself" Harris produced an
old sugar sack and dumped contents OF
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17
NOTICE.

To the voters of the 18th Senatorial district:
The campaign charges preferred by
the Summit County Journal, to the ef-
feet that am against the Hon. II. NJ.
Teller, together with reflections upon
my business integrity, are wholly false
and without foundation. I am, and
always have been, the friend and sup
porter of land II elected will vote for)
the reelection of Henry NJ. Teller for
United States senator first, last and all
tile time. And as for nv business In
tegrity, l defy any person on earth to
produce the proof that my name WINS
ever connected with a "shady" business
transaction. l have lived in Dillon
fourteen years, and my dealings have
always been upright and open to the in
spection of the world, and have never
been questioned until nominated for
senator-and then only BY defeated
and disgruntled office seeker. He tthe
editor) knows better than anybody else
that he cannot prove one of his charges.
Coupled with this he openly says that
he will resort to fair or foul means to
compass my defeat.
o. X. GAYMoN,
Silver Republican. Democratic and Ma
tional Silver nominee for state sem
ator.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Hugus & Co.'S shelves are full to
overhowing of the choicest line Of dry
goods ever shown here. Choice stylish
goods in all lines-hats, caps, shoes,
clothing and furnishings. Our line Of
groceries il complete, and prices can't
Be beaten. Bear this in mind and call
on US before making fall purchases.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Word reached here in the fore part 81
the week that George Welty, a trmer
well-known and respected citizan OF
this county, died near Cripple Creek on
the 9th inst. of typhoid fever.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

o. X. Gaymon, fusion candidate for
senator in this district, passed through
this morning on hurried trip to Routt.
Gaymon is o. X. in this light and will
win.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Mont Hill, of Santa Barbara, Gala. is
visiting his friend, Mr.. II. ]. Hay, Mr.,
Hill is = Colorrdo '59er.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Go to photographer Groves for photos
Of Meeker and the dead robbers. Fine
views cheap.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

This issue of THE HERALD can be
had at the office for loc copy. No need
to borrow, beg or steal it-or sneak into
the barber shop and read it-when It
can be had at such low figure. -
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Send THE HERALD to your friends ii
the East. Only 81.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17
Wanted.

800 cattle wanted to feed for the win
ter. Terms cheap.
HAY G WALBRIDGE.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

O. o. Taylor wh,..,.. their quality never ,r,e,
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

DIR. Miller will be at Meeker the last
week Of October. Make up your mind
to attend to your teeth before cold
weather.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Cap Coon returned from Denver La,
Saturday. He got 500 head for bi,
elk.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Professional Cards, when paid in advance.
Sl5.0o per year.
Local Notices, fifteen cents per line for first
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communications should be addressed to
THE MEERAGGBk RAGGtBkei, HFdEsiana FdE5ior.ao
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

L. it Sequel to n Tragedy?
While hunting on South Fork Of
White river Mr.. c. NJ. Viets found a
Marlin rifle and butcher knife. The
gun was lying on the ground with the
muzzle across small cottonwood stick.
The stock was somewhat warped from
exposure to sun and storm. There was
a cartridge in the barrel aud six in the
magazine. The knife was lying by the
muzzle of the gun.
On making inquiries it has been
learned that about four years ago man
by the name Of Casey disappeared very
mysteriously while camped up South
Fork canon. 1t was rumored that he
was detective from Denver, and while
ostensibly on hunting trip lie was
really ''shadowiDg" the party he was
with. He disappeared, and it is said
lie has never been seen since. The par
ties with whom he was camped told con-
dicting stories about his disappearance.
The fate of the rest Of the party is also
tragical, as it is said one of the men
known "Big Ike" committed suicide
and tile other man went insane. The
man Casey is supposed to have family
in Denver or vicinity.
Anyone interest can communicate
with Mr.. Viets, Buford, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17
WHEELER Z pFEIFFEH.

Above brand on left side. Also own stock
branded X K and A0. Horses branded 666
on left hip. Ear-marks, right crop and left
underbit. Range. north side Of Bear river.
Postofhce address, II. PfeIner. Routt. Routt
county, Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Town Marshal Williams found two
horses in Powell Park yesterday, which
have been Unidentified as belonging to
the robbers. One was a sorrel mare
with pack saddle, a gun scabbard and
two horse shoes tied to 1t. The pther
was a grey horse. Both had short ropes
tied to them.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Notice
To all Whom It May Concern:
i have this day sold all my interest in
the Rio Blanco Sample Room to ]. W.
Welch. All parties indebted to the
undersigned are requested to settle Tire
same with V. A. Dikeman or J. w.
WEIGH. P.F. WELcH.
MEEKER. Colo. Sept. 30, 1885, o2l
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

In 1892 MIR. A. l.. Goldwater, who
owns three retail drug stores in New
York city. having learned of the great
value of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for colds. Group and whooping cough,
ordered a supply for his customers. 1t
met with SO much favor that he soon
found it necessary to order more, and
during the winter sold over two gross
OF the remedy. He says it gives the
best satisfaction of any cough cure be
has ever handled. For sale at Is and 50
cents per bottle by Hay Il JoHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17
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The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Nearly every man in this town owns a
gun and they all shoot straight. They
also rank high in bravery and intelli.
gence, the two cardinal essentials in
emergencies.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Meeker has been prepared for just
such an affair for years.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

of than if it was an every day occur
rance.
SHORT SHOTS.
Messrs. Clark and Dikeman, whose
wounds we're at first thought to be
serious, are in the hands of DIR. French
and getting along finely. They will be
out in few days.
Link Tagert made record breaking
ride after DIR. French, and the latter re-
sponded in about as quick time.
Meeker has been prepared for just
such an affair for years.
Nearly every man in this town owns a
gun and they all shoot straight. They
also rank high in bravery and intelli-
gence, the two cardinal essentials in
emergencies.
Jones was cool throughout the whole
proceedings. and his shot at Clark
showed that he possessed an uneHing
aim. He was nervy to the end, empty-
ing his revolver in every direction after
he fell mortally wounded.
Before the affair was over, Harris and
THE Kid" showed signs of weakness
The former must have got badly ratified
as the sack containing the cash was
found in the bank Office after the smoke
of battle cleared away.
Nothing short Of the miraculous saved
the lives of number of Meeker citi-
zens. Jones and 1.-The Kid" sent the
bullets afiying thick and fast for few
seconds.
Town Marshal Williams found two
horses In Powell Park yesterday, which
have been Unidentified as belonging to
the robbers. One was sorrel mare
with pack saddle, gun scabbard and
two horse shoes tied to it. The other
was grey horse. Both had short ropes
tied to them.
This issue of THE HERALD can be
had at the office for lOc copy. No need
to borrow, beg or steal it-or sneak into
the barber shop and read it-when It
can be had at such a low figure. =
Word reached here in the fore part 81
the week that George Welty, a trmer
well-known and respected citiz.n OF
this county, died near Cripple Creek on
the 9th inst. of typhoid fever.
o. X. Gavmon, fusion candidate for
senator in this district, passed through
this morning on hurried trip to Routt.
Gaymon is o. K. in this light and will
win.
Mont Hill, of Santa Barbara, Gala, is
visiting his friend, Mr.. II. J. Hay. Mr..
Hill is Colorrdo '59er.
Cap Coon returned from Denver last
Saturday. He got 500 head for his
elk.
Hugus & Co.'S shelves are full 10
overdowing Of the choicest line of dry
goods ever shown here. Choice stylish
goods in all lines-hats, caps, shoes,
clothing and furnishings. Our line Of
groceries is complete, and prices can't
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Link Tagert made record breaking
ride after DIR. French, and the latter re-
sponded in about as quick time.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17
SHORT SHOTS.

Messrs. Clark and Dikeman, whose
wounds we're at first thought to be
serious, are in the hands of DIR. French
and getting along finely. They will be
out in few days.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

%. Taylor Whistles. nuo a. SILK. Moder.t. cost.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Jones was cool throughout the whole
proceedings, and his shot at Clark
showed that he possessed an unering
aim. He was nervy to the end, empty-
ing his revolver in every direction after
he fell mortally wounded.
The Meeker herald., 1896-10-17

Nothing short Of the miraculous saved
the lives of a number of Meeker citi-
zens. Jones and 1.-THE Kid" sent the
bullets afying thick and fast for few
seconds.
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ny As.oclnted Pres.

Washington. Sept. IA most i'm
portant Indian commission has been
created to negotiate with the Indians
In the far Northwest and is now in the
field. The commission consists Of three
members. only two Of whom have been
appointed so far. Those are John II.
Goodwin OF Atlanta, Ca, and Charles
q. Hoyt OF Benton, Neb. The commits
sion will treat with the Crow and Flat
head Indians in Montana for the ces-
sion of their respective reservations
and with the northern Cheyennes and
Crow Indians for the removal OF the
northern Cheyennes from their pres
ent reservations on the Rosebud river
at Lame Deer agency 10 the southern
portion OF the Crow reservation. Ne
gotiations will be carried on with the
Indians on the Fort Hall reservation
In Idaho. and those on the Uintah res
ervation In Utah, with n view to tho
surrender of any portion OF their re-
spective reservation. or for some sat
isfactory modification OF existing
treaties. Similar efforts will be made
with the Yakima Indians In Washing
ton.
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BIKlNC AT LIVINGSTON.
The Bossmap Boys Get Away With the
IIou's Share.

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard.
Livingston, Sept. THE bicycle
races at the track here to-day proved
an attraction for several hundred peo-
pie who turned out despite the strong
gale which was blowing. The races
were exceedingly good and really meri-
torious considering the conditions. The
Bozeman riders got away with the
lions share OF the purses. The first
event was a one mile race for sa5. In
three moneys The entries were: Tate,
Tolhurst. Simpson. Talcott Wilton,
Sample, Lewis. Shattuck and Crendall.
The winners I'm the order Of their iin-
ish were Tate. Talbot. Wilton. Shat
tuck; time. 2:ilh One-half mile for
SIS, In three moneys. Entries: Tate.
Wilton, Talbot. Glass. Tclhurst. Sea-
man and Sample Winners: Wilton,
Seeman. Talbot, Toihurst; time.
1:22 1-5.
One-quarter Of a mile for SIS in three
moneys-Entries; Tate. Shattuek.
Lewis. Seeman. Sample and Hoag,
Winners: Tate. Seeman, Shattuck.
Time. :43 1-5
Four-mile relay race. purse of se5
rested to the band which furnished ex-
cellent music at the grounds. Toll
hurst's side: Atkinson, Culley ana
Masters Samples side: Glass, Gar
nier and Lewis. Samples side winners
In 1888.
Five-mile handicap for $50 IN four
moneys-Entries: Crendall. 1880; Hong
and Glass. ] 90: Sample. Lewis, Tolhurst
and Simpson. AS; Shattuck and See
man, :25; Tate and Wilton. scratch.
Winners: Tate. Hoag, Wilton. Cren-
dali, Tolhurst. Time. 1901.
Consolation race oe one mile. for
$50. In four moneys. Entries In order
of finish: Shattuck. Lewis. GARNER
and Tolhurst Time. $500 Hat.
One-quarter mile for ladies, s.. in
two moneys. The starters were: Mel
lie Ash and Miss Mcpherson. Miss
Ash winner. Time. :37. The judges
were w. f. Thompson. James Keown,
John T. Smith and Harry Masters.
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NOT BY HIS COMPANION.
Tn Oniccrs tony vlnced That r sgan Was
Kiied by - strange Man.
Special Dispatch to the Standard

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Helena. Sept. The coroner's inquest
was begun to-day over the body OF Haw.
kins Eggan who was so myster.ously
killed yesterday near Fast Helena. While
the Investigation was not concluded, the
jurymen and officers who have attended
the Inquest say that they are perfectly
satisfied the boy was not killed by his
companion. lS-year-old Joseph Schuma-
ker. as some believed yesterday. II is
certain that the tad was murdered by q
man, as young Schumacher first sad.
Schumaker has not been n America long
and cannot speak or understand En-
gl!sh, so an Interpreter was employed
during the examination. The boy is a
Russian, hut understands German. and
that language was used. lie was put
through a most severe examination. ble
did not depart in any material points
from his story. lie was told that a man
had seen him accidentally shoot Eggan.
and this he Indignantly denied. calling
the man a llar. Then he was taken 10
the undertakers and made to swear be-
fore the coffin that was supposed 10 con-
tain the body OF his friend. He tearfully
and emphaLcally denied that ne had
done the shooting and dramatically
called upon his dead friend TO corrobo-
rate the statement schumaker's gun
had no; been fired. II WAS reported that
a man answering the description OF the
one who shot the boy had been seen in
Helena last night and the officers are ON
the lookout for him.
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IN PARK COUNTY.
The Silver Wing OF the Republican Party
Has the Delegates

Special Dispatch to the STANDARD.
Livingston, Sept. THE republl-
can county convention to be held here
tomorrow will he a hot number. The
Mckinley wing has been moving
heaven and earth to-day to carry
out It's programme Of controlling the
convention. but this element finds IT.
self In such hopeless minority. only
being able To muster II out of total
OF 60 delegates, that at n late hour
tonight II virtually comedies defeat.
There is now strong talk OF a bolt
and rump convention by the Nc
Klnleyites. Chairman Burg, Of the
minority faction. will call the CONVEX,
tion To order and deliver a carefully
prepared goldbug speech. after which
he will attempt to name the tempo
rary organization. The silver men
will probably nip this scheme in the
bud ard select Temporary officers in
sympathy with the majority Of dele
gates. Then the disgruntled dele
gates will walk out and organize
their rump body That is the plan
as proposed now.
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CREATING WITH THE INDIANS
The Com mmissioa created by the Last
Congress Now in .cateiIo.
Special Dispa tch 10 the standard

special Dispatch 70 the Standard.
PocatellC Sept. Hon. John r.
Goodwin Of Atlanta, Ga. and C. G.
Hoyt Of Beatrice. Neb.. are I'm the city
to treat with the Bsnnack and Sho-
shone Indians. This commission was
created by congress at its last session
and then an appropriation OF $4,000
was made. These two gentlemen were
appointed by the secretary OF the in
terror. and the third member will be
named shortly. The commissioners are
empowered TO negotiate the best pos
sible advantage with the rcd mn.
There are six different tribes to treat
with viz: The Fort Halls of Idaho
the Uintahs OF Utah. the AgTiemas II
Washington and the Crows. Cheyennes
and Fletheads OF Montana.
Mr.. Goodwin and Mr. Hoyt held an
informal parlor reception tonight and
met a representative party of the bus
mess men of Pocatello and We're as
sured Of the hearty support Of the peo-
pie In their agent. Agent Teter, Of
the Fort Hall reservation. viii meet
them here tomorrow and accompany
them tn ROss Fork, where they Will
rake their headquarters during their
stay. which win occupy some time. II
Is rot the intention at this time 10 ailot
In seveTalty the lands of the Fort Hail
reseryatinu. hut n agree on a certain
portion Of the reservation south Of
Ross Fork and surrounding Pocatello,
to be cut of and placed on public SALE
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STEVENSON FOR BRYAN.
. he Vice President win Take tho STUMP
for Free { oinagp.

Chicago. Sept. 7.-Vice President Stew
enson was closeted with Senator Jones
at the democratic national headquarters
for more than two hours to-day. He de-
clined TO make any statement for publl-
cation. but Senator Jones In his hearing
said:
'of course. the vice president is for our
ticket. lie Is as much for IL as | am,
and that. I should think. Is enough. Mr..
Stevenson and myself are just talking
over the situation"
The statement Of Senator Jones is in
regard to Mr.. Stevenson being for "our
ticket" was supplemented later on by a
bulletin which makes II plain that the
vice president promised to take the
stump for the sllverites.
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STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
Captain Hoyt believed to be In q Very
critical Condition.

sFeclhi blspatcn 10 tne stnndard.
Helena. Sept. Capt. George s. Hoyt,
assistant quartermaster of the United
United states army. was stricken with
paralysis this afternoon and Is IN a very
critical condition. With his son and
Chief Clerk Cook he went hunting near
Fort Harrison this afternoon. He ar.
rived from the post at $50 o'clock and
walked to his Office on the fourth floor
OF the Power block. The post surgeon
and other doctors were called In. but
when they arrived Captain Hoyt was al
most unconscious. He is In too low a
condition to be moved to his rooms at
the Helena. This is his first attack and
the doctors hope to bring him through.
Captain Hoyt Is one OF the best known
officers In the department. He had charge
OF the construction OF Fort Harrison.
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Millions 90 Doc pr..

London, Sept. IA meeting OF 1000
dockers was held at Caunington to-day
In connection with the threatened
strike in that trade. II vas announced
at this meeting that l.750.000 conti-
mental lockers had Joined the Interua-
tiunal Federation of Ship, Dock and
River Workers. The principal ports OF
the United States. IL was further an
nouncsd. had also sent inquiries with
q view 10 Joining.
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Iirs,ba Yr.isr,i,y.

At Baltlmore-i: Louisville. 3: sec
oni game, Baltimore. 3; Louisville. 1:
third game. Baltimore, Il; Louisville. /.
At Boston-l0; Cleveland. 4; second
game. Boston. 2. Cleveland. :.
At New York-l2; Pittsburg. .: sec
oud game, New York, 1: Pittsburg, .
At Brooklyn-6. Cincinnati, 1: second
game. Brooklyn. 1: Cincinnati. 3.
At Philadelphia-i0: Chicago. 5.
At Washington-2; st. Louis. s: sec
ond game Washington, IL; st. Louls.1.
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This strip comprises a large area of
mineral land. and will be OF the ut
most Importance 10 the future Of
Southeastern Idaho. In an interview
with Mr.. Hoyt tonight, he exprs ssed
the opinion that he thought the Indi-
ans could be shown the advantage to
themselves 10 agree 10 the desired
change which leaves them ample land
and affords them money 10 improve
the same.
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Johnson won. time. 2;OS IS. Mile. by
Michael Walsh Cthlmpion. against
HNld's track record Of Sc IS: time.
l:52 Is Exhibition half mile. by
John $. johnson, paced by trlplet;
time. 81 seconds ia.
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