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The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
No sa,t In the Air.

/ N. L. Chalk, wishing to find out
whether in calm weather the air of the
seashore contains an appreciable guam
try of sea salt,made eseveraleAperiment
IN Jersey, in August, 1895. In each ex-
pertinent he caused, by means of an
aspirator, LEGO liters go cubic feet) of
ar TO pass through solution of silver
nitrate. In every case there was not the
least c.oudiness of the solution. prov
ing that the air contained no salt. This
is not at all surprising, for it is we'll
known that the air contains salt only
when the wind carries of salt spray held
mechanically in suspension, and derived
from the wave crests; the salt of sea
water cannot evaporate into the at
mosphere. The evident conclusion is
that, to obtain the beneficial action of
sea air, we must go where the air is
sufficiently agitated by the wind to con-
tinually bold the sea water in suspen-
sion. Such localities are infinitely more
beneficial and active.-Revue Scien-
tifique
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
TO SLEEP WELL.
Light Supper just Ecforc Retiring Is
Usually HeaeticlaI.

4 light supper just before retiring is
usually OF advantage. Babies and brute
animals are usually scm.o,s Mt when
their stoinachs are well supplied with
f3cd, the activity of the stomach with
drawing the excess of blood from the
brain, where it is not needed during
sleep. On the other hand, pcor.e who
are very hungry usually iird it difficult
10 sleep. And, then, a habit OF sleep at
regular tine and during proper iiouT $
Should lie cultivated in clse this labi;
has been lost. In accomplishing this
the attainment of favorable atate Of
.:-ind is Of great Importance. Sleep ear,-
not be enforced by a direct exercise oi
the will.
The very effort OF the will to command
sleep is enough to render its attain
mcns rug7tory. The mental state to
be encouraged is one OF quiesce me-, one
of Indifference, feeling that the re-
cumbort posture is q proper one :or rest
and thai if the thoughts arc 4 d;sTose,l
to continue active they may be s1fclv
allowed to take their cour2e without
any effort toward control This state
of mind and thought is next akin to
dreams and dreaming is next akin to
sound sleep.
Many mental methods have been aa-
vised ard put in practice. for the pur-
pose OF securing sleep, TIC design bsine
10 turn the thoughts from objects oi
interest 10 condition of noao.ory; as
by mentally repeating wcll-rcrc.n-
bered phrases or sentences, a. BY count
ing. But the stnte of in,iifereuce, il
this can lie obtained, is likely to be the
most efficient, as being the least active
The mere mention of thcee simple
methods will be sufficient to suggest
others equally cffective.-Metical Rec
ord
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
The Mesa School.
nlei'ts for 90

Following is the report for the month
ending December Is. 1896:
Pupils having excellent" scholarship
in each grade:
First grade-Bessie Devlin, Robert
Metzger.
Third grade-Gerty Metzger, Clara
Metzger and Guy Miller.
Fourth grade-Ida Metzeer.
Perfect in deportment-Ida, Gertie,
Clara and Robert Metzgcr, Bessie Dev-
lin. Guy Miller and Anna Weisner.
Perfect in attendance-Bessie Dew
lin, Ida. Gerty, Clara and Robert Metz
ger, and Guy Miller.
The pupils of the third grade passed a
satisfactory examination and were pro
NOTED to the fourth grade.
Per cent. of attendance, 90.
RoMoLA G. ARNOLD,
Teacher.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
A Wise Presau.,on.

The president of large accident
company tells this remarkable story
and locates the occurrence in Brooklyn:
'Some time ngo a large policy holder
in my company was run over by troll
ley car and his right leg painfully
crushed. He remained conscious after
the shock for three minutes, during
which time he pulled out his watch
and called the attention of tie crowd
to the fact that it was just I5 minutes
to IL o'clock. His policy expired at
noon, and his foresight was rewarded
by the immediate payment of his week
ly indemnity without controversy or
litigation"
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
DID NOT KISS THE BRIDE.
Sooner Thnn Csusc Scene the Constabaa
CompEorniacd for u Small Fee.

Sooner Ti,nn Cause a Scene the Constable
Compounded fer IA Small Fee.
A marriage took place in the Office OF
n justice of the peace in Columbus, o.,
few days ago, and, While most i'm
pressivc ceremony to the contracting
parties, it had very humorous side
TO the spectators. The couple were evil
IDENTIFY from the rural districts, says
the Troy Times, and were both seem
ingly covered with confusion at their
having to stand up before the four or
five present. After the form had been
read, the blushing pair standing hand
in hand, the magistrate announced in
serious tone that, us it was the GUS
tom of the constable to lsiss the bride,
she would prepare herself for the os-
culation. The constable stepped bold
ly out. and, being a good-lookiiig young
fellow. the young woman seemed not
averse to being kissed. All doubts
Of the proPriety OF the act were soon
set ut rest, for the husky groom stepped
before her with IN air of determination
upon his face that showed it was life
and death with him. He gave his
hands an imaginary washing 1nd said:
Squire. this ycrc lady b'iongs to ME
now. an what che did nfore took her
amt my business, but If this constable
is willin', III give him sl.50 to call it
off," The server OF writs significd his
assent and the jealous countryman
paid the amount which found its way
over the bar of the nearest saloon a
few minutes after the newly-married
pair departed.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
QUEEN wcToRlA.s soss.
She Had Ono In MIS-. Eusssns. HOas
keeper ut BaimoraL

She Had Ono In Mrs. aIusssna. HOass-
keeper Mt BaimoraL
Queen Victrvin has just sustained .
severe loss by the death of Mrs. Mus
sens. who. from time in.memorial. lad
been her hous-kccper at I,almornl, says
tho London News. Though unknown
to the public n. large, she was an inn
portant parsonage in the eyes of every
body connected with the court, as she
was One Of the few who had the cour-
age to talk up" to her majesty, ond
even on occasion to deliberately "boss'
her august mistress. Once when the
queen wanted q certain lnaid to when
she had taken a fancy detailed to the
cnre ot her own room, Mrs. Mussena
remonstrated in the strongest fashion.
telling her majesty that 1t was quite
out of order. and she really must lot
spoil the servants by taking undue no
tice of them. The queen, as usual.
gave away, and dear Mrs. Musseps"
won the day. She was typical per-
sonage OF her class. gowned always in
black silk, lace-trimmcd apron and
white cap, with eorllscrew cnrls. She
and the queen were excellent friends,
and her majesty used TO delight in her
conversation. She also stood high in
the favor of the royal grandchildren,
who used to eeck her out as soon as
they arrived at the castle. But to the
world at large she was holy terror,
and with the servants and members
of the household she was infinitely
more cxacting and imperious than the
queen herself.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Samuel L. Ashworth, a consumptive.
died at the Meeker hotel Wednesday
and was buried in Highland cemetery
Yesterday. Deceased came to this val
ley last summer and has resided here
since. Not much was known of his
previous life beyond the fact that he
was at one time in the drug business in
Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
ris Pulling.

One cup of sugar. four tablespoou-
fuls of water (cold), white of one egg.
well beaten. To this add one-half pound
Of figs, chopped fine and heated on
stove. Care should be taken NOS to
burn. os it will be quite thick and will
scorch easily. Spread between cake
when warm. This makes enough toPat
between one Washington pie only
Boston Globe. -
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

y great many people in this county
principally those who have cattle run
ming on the rangel are feeling good over
the up-to'date favorable winter weather.
but there are others who don't look at
the matter in the same light. These are
the people who have hay to sell. Even
the good Lord himself cannot arrange
things to suit all parties.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Five coal mines are in operation in
the vicinity of Meeker. 1t is not so very
long since one supplied all the coal
needed, which leads us to the concIu-
sion that Meeker and vicinity must be
growing in population. jug
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

All seasonable goods-remnants-an
a lot of miscellaneous goods must be
sold to make room for spring stock.
Now's the chance to buy.
j. w. HUGUs 4 Co.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
Quinee shxN

Crate three large ounces. Add t6rss
pounds of granulated sugar and quart
Of water. Let it simmer slowly for
two or three hours after having
brought II to the boiling point. TAis II
nice for puddings or hot cakes.-LAdies'
World.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

In clearing up after inventory we have
placed all odds and ends on bargain
counter to be SOLD. You may find
something you need; come and see.
j. W. HuGUs & Co.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

The Garfield county delegation in the
legislature has introduced bill appro-
priating $3.50 to reimburse j. B. Hurl-
but, q. b. Brown and Joseph Trimmer
for sheep killed In that county during
the sheep war two years ago.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

The only states in which capital pun
ishment is forbidden by law are Michi
gan, Wisconsin and Rhode Island.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
Settle Your Accounts.
Teacher.

All parties indebted to r. Hartke are
respectfully requested to call and settle
lst need money badly to meet my
obligations. II. HARTKE.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

The weather was mild till Tuesday
afternoon. when about four inches of
snow fell. Since that date it has showed
little and bowed a little, shined a lit.
tie and was warm, by turns. 1t is now
Saturday forenoonl squally and inclined
to be cold.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Word was received from Col. Price
the other day. He will return from
PENNSYLVANIA in few days, ac-
companied by two bull ''purps," and
not by bride. as some of the
'knowin'" ones predicted.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Subscribe for THE HERALD and let
your friends in the east know some
thing of the country you are living in
by sending it to them.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

And still the slaughter goes merrily
on! A party named Hill is reported
to have killed six elk on North Elk
creek last week.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Garfield county citizens have petit
toned the legislature for an increased
bounty on mountain lions and wolves.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

The holiday rush being over, wise
buyers are jostling each other at the
bargain counters of our local merchants
Now's the time to pick up what you
want-cheap.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

The inside work on the Odd Fellows
building is being pushed ahead as fast
as workmen eau do it these days.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Tie total value of gold in the world at
the present time is about 5000 900. 600
says an eastern paper of the goldbug
persuasion.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Up until Tuesday. the weather was so
warm that the coal men began kicking
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Marc Antony is said to have squan-
dered S735, 900 600.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Johnny Williams, who is located in
Powell Park lsouth side of the river)
and is one of our rising young stock
men. says that while the wolves are bad
enough they are not responsible for all
the damage credited to them. He says
mountain lions get away with more
stock than the wolves do. The lion is
particular as to what he eats; he must
have fresh meat at every meal; whereas.
the wolf will eat of a carcass until It is
all consumed; hence he does not kill
as many head Of stock in the year as the
lion. Both are becoming a menace to
The stock interests Of this and surround
ing counties and radical remedies must
be taken to get rid Of them.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

Frank Sheridan, our representative in
the legislature, didn't receive very much
in the way of committee assignments
at the hands of the Wolcott-Populist
combine, as he was placed on only two
committees stock and roads and
bridges. The Democrats and Silver
Republicans we're not given ANYTHING
that the combine could keep from them.
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

G. O. Taylor whlssles of Er.a, value to the sick
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

c. o. Taylor whistles, nothing rurer or better
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16

In fact, good things too numerous
to mention-can be had by calling
on John W. WEIGH, at the Rio
Blanco Sample Rooms. The finest
brands of wines liquors and cigars.
Agent for Neef Bros cele-
brated export bottled beer. in one
to five barrel lots. at prices with
in the reach of all. Low prices
and full measure prevail at the
Rio Blanco Sample Rooms.
The Roman emperor Caligula spent In
less than twelve months Sis. .000. 600.
G. o. Taylor whiskies decidedly medfc4nal
The Meeker herald., 1897-01-16
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G. o. Taylor whlsklcs. Thoroughly wholesome
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G. o. Taylor wai.kie-, no; esesuea In Purity.
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G. o. Taylor whistles decidedly nsdscs.ai
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
PROVES FATAL TO TWO.
Aiasoari PAclas Passenger Crashes Inso
Freight Cars

Aissoari PaclAs Passenger Crashes Into
Freight Cars.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Aug. As the
result of a wreck on the Missouri Pa
c,fic at Yates Center at o'cloci, yes
terday morning Engineer Jasper
Glover and Fireman Cal Rowan were
brought scalded and mutilated to the
Missouri Pacific hospital here, and,
after q few hours, died.
Baggageman Guy Myers. Conductor
Gus Anderson and Porter Bob Smith
(colored) were badly bruised, though
not seriously injured. Fire caught
the wreck and the baggage car and
four freight cars. that were the cause
OF the wreck, were burned. The
engine and tender were ruined.
During the night some freight crews
had been switching, aud left some
cars standing on the main line. which
the engineer did not see until it was
too late to stop
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
Tight Wire Cyciist Killed.

NEW YORK, Aug "A man known
as Professor Arion. but whose real
name is supposed to be Mcdonald. was
killed at Ridgewood park, brooklyn,
last night. Asa part Of the entertain
mcnt which was being given during
Hessian festival the professor
was advertised to ride bicycle on u
wire strung about seventyfive feet
from the ground. When half way
across the wire the professor lost one
of his pedals. causing the bicycle to
topple over. The bicyc!ist fell to the
ground. bringing with him an electric
light wire which he carried with him
for the purpose of giving an electrical
display. In the fall he fractured sew
eral ribs and sustained internal in
juries He died soon after his removal
to a hospital
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
Four BOYS Drowned.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Aug The
river and creeks near Kansas City
claimed four boy victims yesterday.
The dead are: Will Young. is years
old: George Young, 16 years old: Fred
Bridgeford, II years old; Henry Hall.
II years old The lives Of two other
boys were all bnt lost in futile at
tempt to rescue their companions.
The Young brothers could not swim;
they were drowned in Brush creek
south of the city. Fred Bridgeford
was seized with cramps in the creek
across the river. Henry Hall swan to
the middle of the Kaw river. was seized
with cramps and sank to the bottom.
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05

SCorTDALE. Pa, Aug. Coroner
Owens yesterday held an inquest over
the remains of William s Cummings,
the non-union mill worker who was
killed Saturday during quarrel with
strikers. A large number of witnesses
were examined. but the only one
who gave positive testimony was Con-
stable Longanecker. wLo testified that
he was standing within few feet of
the parties when the shooting took
place, and plainly saw the flash and
smoke from the revolver of William
: Hubbs. The jury fonnd Hubbs
guilty and he was at once arrested.
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
An Appeal sOr Money.

PIrTsBUEG, Pa, Aug last night
q meeting of the Labor League was
held to take action concerning the
miners strike. Addresses were made
by President Dolan. Secretary Warner
and Organizer Miller OF the miners.
and by Mrs. n &. Jones. The gist OF
of the miners officials speeches was
that money, and quite a good sum,
must he Forthcoming at once If the
strike is to be continued. They made
forcible appeals to their fellow union
lists, and the result was the appoint
ment by the league of 4 committee to
present the matter 10 the different
organizations, with the end in view of
securing the necessary sinews of war
for the strikers.
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
THE RUSH TO ALASKA.
POOR AND SlCKLY GOLD
SEEKERS BARRED.
Scarcely Seaworthy Ships lmPsessed-
Prospectors Incensed Over the Action
OF Canada In Collecting Duties ut
Victoria or Dyea-Klondyks Reports

TACOMA, Wash. Aug. .. The
steamship companies have ordered
their agents not to sell tickets to gold
seekers who shall not be we'll supplied
with provisions or who shall be phys
ically weak. Much disappointment has
resulted, and the question is raised
whether the companies can decide
whom they will or will not transport
Every available steamer on the
North Pacific coast has been pressed
into use to supply the great de-
mand for Northern passage. The
Eliza Anders on, abandoned years ago,
is to make at least one trip 20 the Iu-
kon. Her hull is said to be petrified
and she is certainly not safe, but that
makes little difference to the enthusi-
asts. The big collier Willamette has
thrown up valuable coal contract to
go North. Among others to make the
trip are the collier Bristol. the freighter
Rapid Transit and the old mail packet
George f. Starr The sunken Monte
Cristo has been raised from Skagit
river and will carry passengers from
st. Michael's to Dawson. A number
of other hardly seaworthy vessels will
soon be in use, and it will be surpris-
ing if no disaster shall result.
Prospective gold seekers in the North
are incensed over the action of the
Canadian government in collecting
duty at Victoria or Dyea on every
miners outfit from the United States.
Mass meetings have been called by the
merchants and outfitters of this place
and Seattle to outline plans for re-
taliatory action. The idea is that this
action of the Victoria collector is not
taken in the interests of collecting
revenue. bnt to try to compel parties
to buy their outfits in Victoria. The
secretary of the treasury will be re-
1uested to withdraw his order making
Dyea a SUPPORT of entry.
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 2.-The Ore
gou Railway and Navigation COM
pany's steamer. George ". Elder,
sailed for Dyea, Alaska. ut IL o'clock
last night with ass passengers. nearly
ali of whom are bound for the Klon-
dyke. /, 300 tons of freight, 1870 horses
and burros and seventy-fve dogs. All
day long hundreds of people congre-
gated in the vicinity Of Ainsworth
dock. where the Elder was moored.
and at o'clock it was estimated that
10000 people were upon the river
bank or upon the bridges to cheer the
gold hunters.
New YORK, Aug. 1.-The United
States Alaska Gold company, with an
authorized capital of Sl,OOo,0oo. was
incorporated at Trenton, n. !. 1t was
formed for the purpose of mining
gold in the Klondyke fields.
Another new Klondyke gold mining
company is the Exploration syndicate
of No. s5 Wall street. also incorpor-
ated under the laws of New Jersey,
with q capital OF 100000
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
SHOT BY A FOOTPAD.
Joplin Grocer Dangerously Wounded
While Defending Days Receipts.

JOPLIN, Mo-, Aug. Ed Brewer a
South Main street grocer. was shot
and probably fatally wounded Satur-
day night by Jim McAfec, who at
tempted to rob him Of the money
realized from the days sales a. the
grocery. Tie weapon used by McAfee
was a ~ caiiber revolver, and the
bullet struck Brewer in the left
side Il little below the ribs.
Brewer had been told by the police
force that hold-up would be attempt
ed. He therefore had armed himself
with a revolver. Brewer did shoot at
the highwayman, but missed. The
police were near By and the opened
fire on NcAfee. some six or seven shots
being fired by them. McAfee escaping
all of the ieadcn missiles He was ar
rested a few minutes after and locked
mp in Jail. where he will be kept for
trial
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
HOTTEST DAY IN KANSAS.

Mercury Rises Higher aud Hot Winds
Grow Worse.
GREAT BEND. Kan. Aug. 2-Yestcr-
day was one of the hottest days of the
season, with the mercury as high as
los and with burning winds blowing
from the south. 1t was Il very hard
day on corn, sorghum. broomcorn, and
in fact, all rough feed crops, and if
Barton county has any corn it will be
because it was planted early. hence is
beyond the point where it will be bad
ly damaged. A few more days like
this will cut the hay crop very short,
but as the county IS full of straw. this
will entail no particular hardship.
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
TRUE UNIFORMITY.
Coal Operators Agree to Abolish vsF1sas
Long Standing Abuses.

Coal Operators Agree to Abolish vsFisas
Long-stsndinE Abusea-
PIrTsBUEs. Pa, July 30.-The "trne
uniformity" conference Of coal opera
tors of the PittsburR district con-
cluded its work last night. after
two days session OF close and persist
ent work.
The agreement, as adopted. provides
for cash payment of wages. 1000
pounds tc the ton. check weigl,men
on the tipples, miners to be credited
with the full quantity of coal con-
tanned in the mine car, abolition OF
company stores, semi-moDthly pay
days. uniform price for pick mining
in the thin and thick vein districts
and veins not exceeding one and one
half inches.
The agreement shall not become eff
fective unless it has been signed by
s. per cen. of the operators on or be-
fore January /. 1898.
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
Killed by q FlyWheel.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Aug. 2--Lewell-
ing Patton, engineer at +. p. Halsey's
vitrified brick plant. south OF the city,
while inspecting machinery near the
big balance wheel. got his foot into
the wheel and was hurled to the cell
ing, killing him instantly. Patton
was 35 years of age. single. and rcsid'
ed with his parents in Atchison.
The Globe-republican., 1897-08-05
Finds Gold in Mimi esOta.

RAINY LAKE CITY. Mimi, Aug. .
A rich strike has been made at the
Randolph mine near Mine Center. Ore
that will assay from $500 to 81. 200 to
the ton has been uncovered. A blast
that was made there two days ago
threw up several gooG sized nuggets.
One of them weighed twenty-five
ounces and is pure gold.