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The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
A FULL pAy.s WORK.
w. . Us0 nAelaaA 1sgoss AsssO

~ . UoO nngiAAA 1ag0N Aase~
paAAAeA.
Lest sons ons should think An
Aroostook farmers life TOO f1oo end
easy, the Pafkhurst eorTsspondent OF
the Fort Fairfield Beacon gives this
account Of IN average days work dur
ing the potatodigging season: "Iwent
to bed at II p. m. with the eonviction
that I must get up at .. M Qocal
time). Awoke when the clock struck
> and dared not 20 70 sleep again for
fear Of sleeping over. Jumped out Of
bed At 4 O'Clock. ran TO the barn, dressed
myself - went. and fed and harnessed
four horaes; ran 70 the house and woke
the old woman (for good reasons farm
ers' wives often sleep with TIE hired
girl through potato dissing); rsa 70
The spring and back twice; ereased the
double wagon; mended . check rein;
unloaded four barrels and . basket OF
potatoes and dumped Is barrels; S.
woke up tho crew; $3.50. breakfast;
$3.50, ran TO the barn again, got the
horses on the wagon and started for
the fAetory; 8, arrived At factory,
ouSbe9 UU&&uLoBs wv oSAeo Va sSoAAAo
ahead Of me; everybody swearing;
$3.50, Lit my pipe; Z. gave some of the
boys lesson in careless language; 8,
lit my pipe again; 9, went into the
boarding house and tried to buzz the
cook; 10. told . big yarn; II, stole .
bottle Of whisky; 1880. got unloaded,
full ~ . starch factory, and ran the
horses all the way home, arriving at
/; had . row with Frenchman and
forgot 70 eat dinner; 2, chased four
Arab peddIen out OF the field, then
hauled potatoes to the cellar till Z;
Q. had supper, embarrassed and cared
for the horsea. went to the spring twice
more. ahoveled potatoes in cellar till
$3.50, got chance to kiss the hired girl
twios; 10, went to bed happy.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
&.sa.sss Msis.

SONS handsome Dsw maas 70 place
under ths jArdinisrss kept a polished
table, are square, of white China silk
with . border At plush aboat . Anger
wide. Thsss mats arc ma6e OVER
stin foundaAioa Of ezinolins q canvss,
eovsrsd with layer Of eottoa end n1sd
q tie bsek with INK Of eaaxastanG
color. For Instance, -ous of tApss sssA.
whish = in . room where thare = much
green Of various shades, has . border Of
olive pluah, and + covered a4stAe ksek
With oiiHs CAinA si1k. Ths 4sAtee 81
~Aits China alk = covered ~ N Aal-
eves pattern o1 Aosteas Of a6saa ths
80 q SS-eeat piscs. 9haiG aswesn
aeA 0at1tAed b seafDgfeen eDAeoS6eFy
slky, o. " ~ WA . rsea jsss1i-
piGs1 hoadia6 = paiA. Tf6 taast Was
PaasiA - 3 TU4hA soRes Aabss of ma.
hegany. Th0e ~ AsAass - mueh
upsA n IN AiaAb u vssd sse hesding .
Aagss paaaA 1Aaros0 with Ai1eFsat
eoseetne IL - sosld Be nx1s0 waite
~ 6ask q ~ hass. o. 4 soaR4aesy
eoaer cd vAitA 4 epsss4 ns6s 1oe .
hfBs DAAog1Ay GiaiAg tsbls = . larger
sq0ea a M k1AA. % AAae $50 lid
- - AaAas n lsasss IL sssnsss base.
II - . bardR of spple-srSsl a1fn.-
H.Y. HeA.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Although Mckinley was ooly inaueu-
ratsd on Thursd3y. Brother Jones Of
the Craig Courier, reports boom In m
Infant industry" In his town. Twin
baby girls arrived 1t his home tho other
day, md - the income Of the average
country editor 10 ANYTHING but princely.
We don't know whether to congratulate
our neighbor on this occasion or not.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

1t IL rumored that Ton kiIduR has
ordered . furniture van to meet him At
Ri0s-Whsther to bring In grand plano
OF . few crates of Limoges china, We
are not infoEmed-bat you can ''put
this end that together" and draw your
own conclusions.
Later-Tom got In Wednesday even.
inG. He says 1t was Q losd Of bay rakes
be wished 70 bring In. He 10 now hunt.
ing for the man who started ths other
rumor.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
The Mesa School.

The Mesa School.
Following Is the report for tho month
ending February 10, 1897:
Pupils having excellent" scholarrhip
in each grade:
A.. Fourth grade-Ida Aetxeer.
b.. Fourth grads-Guy Miller. Anna
Weisner. Gerty and Clara Metzger.
First grade-Bessie Devlin. Robert
MetxQer.
Perfect In attendance-Gerty, Clara
and Robert Metzger, and Guy Miller.
Perfect in deportment-Ida, Gertis.
Clara and Robert Metzger. Bessie Dew
lin, Guy Miller and Anna weisner.
The following pupils passed e1amina-
tons and were promoted:
Ida Aetzger to the 9Th grade. Gerty
and Clara Aetxger. Guy Miller and
Anna Weisner to the A 4th grade.
Gerty Aetzaef received tho prize foe
heAdmarks In spelling.
Gerty, Clara and Robbie Metxeer 10
ceived prizes tot perfect attendance dur
ing the term.
The school closed Friday evening,
February 18th, with . Washington en-
tainment.
RoNoLA G. ARNOLD,
Teacher.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

While taking down blinds in the
school house building Wednesday morn
ing, Harry Niblock tell on the top Of q
stsp-ladder and was badly bruised and
shaken up. At 6rst It was feared that
be was seriously injured and DR.. French
was called In. Tho doctor reports his
patient resting easy and that he will Be
out again In . few days.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
JUDGING sY APPEARANCES.
EAsesAs n cssiA fsa OsA aasA, ire.
kas5Sah W@Dan.

xAsaeAs n CselA 9sas OaA aasAs frso
HassssA WsDaa.
He was still young enough 70 know
everything. and while they visited for
. oas be was giving her his opinions on
various subjects. A for her. she was
10 interested that sha didn't know her
feet were cold and forgot that the wind
was blowing her hair out OF curl
.Yes," he was saying. "you may talk
~ you please about your bachelor
maids, but can tell an old maid from
a married woman by q glance. How do
I manage It? Oh, it's easy enough. 1
can just tel her by her looks. and am
never mistaken"
murmurcd. Now. am SURF never
could doit Tobe sure. 9 married wcm-
IN usually puts on q bonnet sooner
than nn old mnid does, but then some
old maids affect bonnets, and have
seen grandmother in . snilor hat, 20
thut isn't sure test"
.Oh, it isn't . matter Of hea,lgear
with INC, assure you," he replied, in
n pntronizing tone. Here, Ill let you
see me do it. Look ut the two women
yonder. now. That tall one is an old
maid beyond . doubt In the aggressive
curve of her elbow and the sour droop
Of her mouth. I know, as we'll as Il l
had been acquainted with her for years,
that she prctends she has remained
single from choice and that she hates
all mankind"
'Dear me, how awfully clever you
arc" she gurglod. II declare you real
ly alarm ME. Why. it's quite like sher-
lock Holmea."
'Oh, no. you hatter me. It's really
quite simple. Observe the woman who
is talking to her-the stout, motheriy-
looking one. 1t does not require much
perxp:cuity to know that she is happy
wife. Notice her helpless air and her
general appearance of contentment."
Positively, you ore SO deep that
am actually afarid Of you."
"Oh. not at all. Now, come little
closer, no we can hear their oonycrsa-
tion. and you will see that am right"
.'Oh. but am sure that you are right
without that"
Nevertheless. they moved on to po-
sition Immediately behind the pair. The
tall. aggressive-looking woman was
speaking: YES" she waS saying. this
is the tenth anniversary Of my wedding.
though It hardly seems possible. I tell
you, Mary Ellen, have the best aud
the kindest husband in the whole world
and that is saying q great deel!"
Then the stout motherly-looking per-
son responded and there WIS vinegar
in her tones. "Well, when find man
ms sensible as my Maltese cat, as com
forting ns cup Of tea and as entertain
ing as my political club I may follow
your example, but not till then. Jsne,
not till then!"
And the very young mani Oh. lie
cleared his throat violently and asked
the girl II she didn't wapt another cam
paign button.-Chicago Tines-Heraid.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
sp.Assh saaAvsehss.

Bone IL oil-preserved anchovies, and
cut into strips about an inch long. Make
into . paste with one ounce Of capers
and . sprig Of pa1ley; add dash Of
psprika, half . teaspoonful Of mixed
mustard. one tablespoonful Of tarragon
vinegar, ono tablespoonful Of oil, the
yolks Of two hArd-boiled eggs, and salt.
Nix smooth; chop the whites Of the
eggs. Butter thin slices Of bread, and
spread with 10 paste; sprinkle over
them the chopped whites. Trim. and tie
with NARROW ribbons--Housewife.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Mrs. n. II. Hall. who has been visit
ing relatives at Davenport. Ia. for some
months past, was passenger on the In.
coming stage Saturday evening. Mrs.
Hall will visit her daughter. Mrs.. Geo.
y. Witter. ut White River.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Under Sheriff Williams, who was
serving papers on Piceance creek, dur
ing the later part Of last week, reports
the snow quite deep on the upper end OF
that stream and tributaries.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

McKinley's Inauguration day was OBJ
served In Bob Mathes' family BY the ad-
dition Of girl to the family circle. DR..
Bruner acted - master Of ceremonies.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

William Dean. formerly . resident Of
this town but for the past few years =
resident Of Hayden, where he has sue
cessfully conducted the school, was q
welcome visitor 70 Meeker during the
week.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
THE PRISONERS FRIEND.

DoAAsns RasaAAs - . HsGas olsfs IA.
Thirty-et9ht yeAn EGO little girl.
named Linda Gilbert, hsgan . thought
fM and mosA useful work. WHARF such
work had not been done by other and
older peopls. Her fAther's house was
In Chicago opposite 70 what vas then
the old iriok prison. On her way TO and
from school abe passed dkec.ly bemath
the grated windows Of the city prison.
Many were Ne rusis faess shr ssw peer
ing out Of thess wfnd0ws ~ slse hurried
by. Onc morning an old man who was
serving . Acnteace h the prison. and
who had noticed the child passing daily.
spoke to her through tbs bars Or iron.
won't you bring me- aomething to
read. my dearr' be ssassd, PlsiA lively.
II am very lonesome hsre, and have
nothing TO do. Bring me any hind OF
book. that's . good girl" n
No prisoner I'D ever spolRn to the
tcu-year-old. child bsloes, md hah-
interested. she hurriad home and told
her father the incident Hs simYediately
gsvs her book from his hbsxJ to take
to the prisoner. In abort TINE the Lit.
tle Messenger bad made friends with
the old n,nn. who seemed 10 touched
for the first time in his life. Eery Sun
day after that the child sasrfd . book
to the prison. asked for the pan who
tslked TO hsE through his g1ted win
dow. and gave hdm . new boob to read.
Several months latcs, ths prsoner be
came MORALLY III and sent for his littIe
berefactor. Before che went away tl,s
dying mnn said: 45,
'Promise me, child, yoa1l d. - much
for my comrades In priaca ~ you've
dom for me-" $50 -
II will" said Lnds, solsinly.
She kepa her word, and for long Nme
confined her lshos TO prisoners in he1
own state. ,Hundreds Of discharged con
vEts came to her. shs hsd been theil
prison friend. and wss their only hop>
when they were released. No one wen,
away without assistance. To some shs
gave money; 70 othurs elothas and shel
ter and employmsnt. cs u e
The first county Jail library In Chicags
VIVA established, By her. 0oou shs
reached out into other states. She In
terested her friends In the work am
gave library Of 1000 volumes TO th.
county Jail in 81. Louis. Thousands o.
books began TO Be sent to her from peo
pie oil over the country. and the6s sh,
distributed to many prisonA Now sha
began TO be known throughout TIE wss
ns THE Prisoners Friend.s
Ludlow street 3ail. the tombs, th'
house Of detention, IN Now York, hAv,
each Libraries doe 10 Miss 0ilbeft's ef
forts- It IL impossible to estanAts Ii,
faF-reachine influence over dspf~ves
people that thia eonseeraAs41 1e@an ex
erted; and when ~ Sisd p October
1895. the prisoners - IT, rGountzJ
incurred IN luss u their 61E friend
The resolve Of . child prsassed thi
wonderful result-Youth's osunPanion
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

A. q. Moulton was passenger on tho
outgoing stage Tuesday morning. Mr..
N. goes to Denver to meet the travel
ing men from whom he will buy an ex-
tensive line Of summer dry goods. etc.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

The Odd Fellows occupied their new
hall for the first time last Wednesday
evening, although 1t Ii not quite com.
pleted in point Of Furnishings. It ID
said to be one Of the finest halls in the
state for its purposes.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Tho nrst dance to be given At the Odd
Fellows hall on the l7th inst. promises
to Be the event Of tho season. Every
lover Of terpsichore IL anxious to dance
in the new hall. Supper viii be spread
at the Meekef hotel.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Wednesday treligiously known As Ash
Wednesday, was the first day of Lent
and Rev. Ostenson hold the customary
services pertaining to the day.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Another week of rather unsatisfactory
weather; which means that 1t was warm
ut times; blixzardy ON . few occasions;
showed some; thawed considerably and
was slushy around town, and the suu
was behind the clouds most Of the time.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
ORDINANCE NOs1ss

ANNUAL APPKoPRIf+l6N,
b 1t ordained bv the Boaed Of, Trustees
of the Town OF Meekes, Colorado:
That the following an and the same
are hereby appropriated for the Rscsl
year beginning April ~, 1887. viz: 81
General Fund. . -. -. Sl,oO0.
Police Fund. ............ 800.
Declared passed ard adopted BY the
Board OF Trustees Of said Town Of
Meeker. this ID day OK March, A.
D., 1897. z. E. FoRDHAM.
Attest: Mayor.
w. Z. SALTNARsH, g.. , ~.
Town Recorder. /.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
Millinery.

In . few days I will have ladies' trim
med and unframed hats and sailors
from ono Of the best Wholesale millinery
houses in Chicago. I want al the
ladies to call and see ny stock and II
I have not got Whist you want win eet it
for you. Prices VIII be right. ~
MRS. G. A. BOOTH.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

In this section the nrst day Of March,
was mixture Of warm. sun shiny and
towards EVENING" blustry weather; 20
from this description gambling" q to
bow the month will 20 out will b un-
certAin.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

The town council held it, usual
monthly meeting on Monday and In ad-
dition to auditing and allowing the pay
roll Of tho police department, etc., A.
ranged for the annual election, which
will take place this year o. Tuesday,
April 9Th.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Richard Burke. Of White River. who
underwent treatment hare for kidney
trouble. week before last, died
st his home early Sunday morning. and
was buried in Highland si0stssy Mon.
day aftsrnoon. Dsoesssd vas about
twenty-five ysAzs It -.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
rakine 1t Literally.

This morning the doctor ordered me
to drink water an hour before every
meal, and here I've been drinking for
the last 10 minutes; but I'll be jiggered
II can swallow another drop."-Hu.
moristsche Blaetter.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
Take a Little

WIas M 10 aeooaoh's saks loo.
eastcaaliy) vas tas advies oe B.
Paal b H. Rooaas, ~ ~ vus,a
sapp,sosae Il ey snviag tkae wAsn
yoa want . pas artie.s sitA9 b IL
hss Il wias q nqsess. . y ~
Rio Nases oiayas 1se0
xdn. ". Weseh = ~ Aoenf hbE
kns ssaslsaAs1 1ssus ~
,xtd 10i,s q isenl8.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

The late storm was particularly severe
in Southern Wyoming and 1t is reported
that sheep owners will sustain . heavy
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Send TEE HERALD to your friends In
the East. Only 81.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

The first week In March, 20 far as these
parts are concerned. should be . guar.
antee OF lamb-like weather about the
end Of the month.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06
Sestle Your Accounts.

6ettle Your Accounts.
Auparties indsbted to undeesiened arc
respectfully requested to caA and seetas
thsif accounta 1t ouoe. 1 nssd nspet
badly to inset ~ obhsaatooA
RHAsrxx
r. R.-Ftu0 now On ala wort win b
sessetiy eih. Il talss easA 70 boy
lsathsr. h 81.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

Wagon for Sale-.Cheep.
A q wagon. VIII sell for cash At a
bsrsain, OF trade for COW stock. Apply
to John ". We,ch.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

@. o. Taylor wh,.tis. of great ,.lu. to tb. sick
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

In = shooting aAair & Hsysa last
Friday evening. John OK, knewn =
ITEMS John. was sbot and killod by
Billy 6artslL. Billy AcCa1A a iano-
cent party, was hit twies By on and
danssro0sly wounded. On. Who was
The aousssos in ths aaair. has besn
posing - bad nan end alwsys hunt
Ing troshss. Hartaii = . cowboy. well
Known IN this I'D Roust county. snd
beafs sod rsputaEim. Aassslane b
~ repugt q ~ shos1fne. paAnaAea n
~ CE1ig CosEss. - - 0tksay 3uo1R.
~ u hIling oss. 20
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

A number Of Owen LnnneyA trisnds
and neighboes perpetrated IN agreeable
surprise party on him laat Saturday
evening. but = usual, the genial Owsn
recovered himssh very quickly and az.
tsndsd . cordial welcome to his unsx-
pscted visitos1 Among thoss in the
party wers, Nf. and Mn. Dsvlin and
Ms Bsaie, Mr.. and Mn. Cos, Mr..
I'D Ara John Hin, Mn. Durham, and
NsslrA Lee Peterson and Bod Sandy.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

There is mayor and four councilmen
to elect this spring. Commence groom
ing your running stock.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

O. o. Taylor wA,.s,... nothing pu.r .. better.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06

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The Meeker herald., 1897-03-06


All communications should be addressed to
THB MEEKER HERALD,
Meeker. Colombo.
There Is mayor and four councilmen
to elect this spring. Commence groom
ing your running stock.
The first week In March, 20 far Is these
parts are concerned. should be guar.
antee Of lamb-like weather about the
end Of the month.
Wednesday treligiously known as Ash
Wednesday, was the hrst day Of Lent
and Rev. Ostenson hold the customary
services pertaining to the day.
A. q. Moulton was passenger on tho
outgoing stage Tuesday morning. Mr..
N. goes to Denver to meet the travel
ing men from whom he will buy IN ex-
tensive line Of summer dry goods. etc.
Under Sheriff Williams, who was
serving papers on Piceance creek, dur
ing the later part Of last week, reports
the snow quite deep on the upper end Of
that stream and tributaries.
In this section the nrst day Of March,
was mixture Of warm. sun-shiny and
towards evening" blustry weather; 20
from this description gambling" q to
bow the month will 90 out will be un-
certain.
Tho first dance to Be aiven at the Odd
Fellows hall on the 18th inst promises
to Be the event Of tho season. Every
lover Of terpsichore is anxious to dance
in the new hall. Supper viii be spread
at the Meeker hotel.
The Odd Fellows occupied their new
hall for the first time last Wednesday
evening, although 1t Ii not quite COM
pleted in point Of Furnishings. It is
said to be one Of the finest halls in tho
state for its purposes.
-%-
Another week Of rather unsatisfactory
weather; which means that 1t was warm
at times; blizzardy on few occasions;
showed some; thawed considerably and
was slushy around town, and the sun
was behind the clouds most Of the time.
Tho town council held it, usual
monthly meeting on Monday and In I'D
dition to auditing and allowing the pay
roll Of tho police department, etc., A.
ranged for the annual election, which
will take place this year o. Tuesday,
April 9Th.
Richard Burke, OF White River. who
underwent treatment hare for kidney
trouble, week before LAST, died
st his home early Sunday morning. and
was buried in Highland ciuetssy Mon.
day aftsrnooa. Deoeessd vas about
twenty-two ysArs of -.
A number Of Own LunneyA frisnds
and neighhoes pespetrated an akresabae
snkprfne uarky IN him laak aatnxx3>v
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-04
SPAIN AFTER WARSHIPS
Said to BE Negotiating for the O'Hig.
gins, Esmeraida and Ministro Zeni-
tino, Built by the Armstrong; for


London, Nov. I'm well informed
circles here it is not believed Spain
has signed the contracts referred tC
by the Daily Chronicle today as hav-
ing been concluded last week with
British ship-builders, by which Spain
acquires some cruisers, armed with
quick-fring guns, which the firm had
nearly completed for another govern
ment.
1t is known that the Spanish govern
ment recently endeavored to purchase
such warships, but the negotiations
failed on account of Spain's inability
to pay cash, and it was understood
that her agents then began looking
for bargains in warships which other
countries We're building
Some of those countries are building
ships in England, among them Chill,
which it is supposed is willing to
transfer to Spain three cruisers-the
O'Higgins, the Esmeralda and the
Ministro Zenitino-which have been
practically completed by the Arm
strongs.
Thompsons' finished six torpedo boa.
destroyers for Spain year ago. The
firm delivered two of the boats and is
holding the others under the pretext
of finishing them, but the general sup
position is that the Thompsons are
really holding them for payment. One
of the foremost financiers of this coun-
try asserts that Spain is unable 20
raise more money abroad and it is
not thought likely that she can pro-
cure warships on the promise of pay
ing for them by money she may raise
later on by internal loans. This refers
to the statement of the Spanish min
lister of Marine, who said that in the
event of war presumably with the
United States), Spain, by appealing to
it's people, could count upon raising a
large internal war loan.
Comparing the fighting capacity of
the United States armored cruiser New
York and the Chilian armored cruiser
Esmeralda, Brassey's Naval Annual
says: THE United States cruiser New
York, of $500 tons displacement, might
naturally be expected to be a match for
the Chilian cruiser Esmeralda of 1000
tons, but if their total energies of fire
per minute be calculated, the New York
delivers only 119,904 foot-tOns against
the 509,09l foot-tonS of the Esmeralda."
The O'Higgins is a battleship of g.
500 tons. Her speed is 21.25 knots and
her armament consists of four S-inch
ten 6-inch, four Al inch Armstrong
quick-firing guns, eight 12-pounders
and ten 6-pounders and four submerged
torpedo tubes. Her hull is protected
| by a Harveyized steel belt seven inches
| in thickness and by an armored deck
| The turrets of the eight-inch guns and
the classmates of the siX-inch guns are
| protected by six inches of nickel steel
The Ministro Zenitino is a cruiser Of
| 5000 tons displacement. She is 800 feet
! long, has 43.9 feet beam and has maxi
mum draught of sixteen feet ten inches
| Her speed is estimated at 20 knots pei
hour and she carries eight 6-incf
quick-firing guns, ten 6-pounders and
four 1-pounders and has three torpedo
| tubes.