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For The future IN The distance
A1ld The qood that tDe can do
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THE INDEPENDENT
ISSUED
every AFTERNOON.

Except Sunday
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
WAS TRUE TO HER LOVER.
History of Miss Phoebe e. Dubois Ro-
mantle and Pathetic.


Miss Phoebe EmmoDs Dubois, whose
funeral occurred at Bath Beach, New
York, the other day, had romantic and
pathetic history, says an exchange. She
was 62 years of age, and for the past
60 years had mourned the loss during
the ver of her lover, young Nirginiian
Of the well-known Carten family, vino
became an officer OF the confederate
army and lost his life at tine battle Of
Antietam, where he displayed signal
bravery. After graduating from Vas
sar college Miss Dubois made her debut
in Brooklyn society at a fancy dress ball
given by her parents. There she met
Henry Carten, who wns then on visit
to New York in the attempt to get
southern symnthizers in the Empire
state to contribute to the.confederate
cause. II was a case of love Mt first
sight on both sides, and young Carten
Immediately sued for, Miss Dubois
hand. She was willing, but her parents
positively refused their consent be-
cause of Carten's southern affiliations.
lie returned to Virginia heartbroken
and shortly after "went to the front"
where death found him. Ever since that
day Miss Dubois has been recluse.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
ooveLE.rwIsT HAND SHAKE.
1t 4. Very Elective II You Happen to
he Accustomed to IL.

-
he Accustomed to IL.
The newest handshake is chilled the
..double twist" Itwas born at the horse
show, but it is such a cony.cx perform
ance that it is only just reaching per-
fection. The title is more tian unat-
tractive; it is oninous, and the unin,
tinted may well beware of it. says tho
New York Sun. Concerted action is as
necessary to shake successful and
artistic double twist as it is to make
n successful stage fall. This is the
way the shake works: Two persons
meet and clasp hands in the ordinary
way: Then, still holding hands, there
is perceptible pause OF 4 few sec
onds, and each is apparently inspired
by sudden impulse to make the greet
iug more cordial and less conventional.
As though BY an afterthough., the two
drag eacfr other closer and give each
others hands n hearty squeeze. A very
perceptible interval between the clasp
and shake is Indispensable to the proper
carrying out of the new greeting.
That's where the trouble comes in. II
one shaker understands this, and the
other doesn't, n bumped nose, bruised
head, or twisted back is Liable to fol-
low the sudden jerk. But if both under
stand what might well be termed the
glad hand, things are somewhat equal
izcd, and nothing more or less than
a healthy vibration of the whole body
results.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Demand for Safe Hor....


The hue and cry that on account Of
the electric car and the bicycle and
horseIess carraige, the noble horse was
doomed to go out of use in the cities,
has about died away, and still the horse
is In demand.
The liverymen and hackmen may
have felt the effect of the change in the
new methods of individual transports
tion in the cities: yet the horse is still
in demand for the saddle and for family
carriages and buggies, and this demand
will increase just in proportion to the
common use of the electric car and the
wheel.
Already ladies' who do not like the
wheel have taken to the saddle to get
the exercise and the airing that the
wheelist has found so beneficial from
her spin in the country. This habit,
will soon increase until there will soon
be demand for safe saddle horses for
ladies.
In the cities the hustle and careless
movement of cars and wheels on the
streets, require for the safety of those
in carriages, that their horses should be
accustomed TO these things AS well as to
the sudden noises which they are apt to
hear at any time. The horse TO be used
in the city for family safety, either un-
der the saddle or in the carriage. must
be trained for city life. The horses.
therefore. which will be. in special de-
mand in the cities, must be trained. for
the purpose. This will require selec-
tion in the breeding and especial care in
handling from their first years until
they are prepared for use.
The number of accidents which have
happened in the last few years through
the frightened horse and the accom-
panying runaway has become alarming.
and calls for remedy.
This must be found in the proper
training of the horses to be used. The
horse breeders who wish to secure good
prices for the horses they would sell in
the home market, will do well to take
note of the kind of horse in demand.
Buyers for this kind Of a horse are
plenty. and they do not hesitate to give
high prices, when they can be assured
that the horse they purchase has the
sense and the training he needs to be
perfectly safe in the cities.
Good saddle horses and styiish and
safe carriage horses command aood
prices and can be as easily rafseaSs
others. The extra care they need IA
training will be well paid for when they
are sold.-Farm Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Election Notice.
OFFICE or COUNTY CLERK AND RxcoRpEH

OFFICE or COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER,)
RIO BLASCo COUNTY,
MEEkEI, COLO, October Z, 1887.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 10, 20
and q of Chapter thirty-four 3p Of the Cen
eral Statutes of the State OF Colorado, entitled
Elections, notice is hereby given that gen.
cral election will be held in the several voting
precincts in said county of Rio Blanco, in the
State aforesaid, on the Tuesday succeeding the
first Monday in the month of November. A. ID.
1897, to-wit: on the second end day of Noyenl-
ber. A. d. 1877. That on said day the following
state, district and county officers to be
elected, to-wit:
One Judge OF the Supreme Court.
Ono District Attorney for the 9th judicial
district.
one County Commissioner within and for
Commissioners district So.a
one County Treasurer.
One County Clerk and Recorder.
One County Assessor.
One County sheriff.
One County Superintendent of Schools.
One County Surveyor.
One County Coroner.
In Justice precinct No. l.
Two Justices. one for long term, one to oil
vacancy.
Two Constables, one for long term, one to fill
vacancy.
In Justice precinct No. p
Two Justices, one for long term, one to dll
vacancy.
Two Constables, one for long term, one to fill
vacancy.
In Justice precinct No. 3
Two Justices, one for long term, one to fii
vacancy.
Two Constnbles, one for long term, one to nlI
vacancy.
In Justice precinct No. f. W
One Justice for full term.
Ono Constable tor fun term. ecci
In witness whereof, have hercunto set my
hand and Official seal. at Meeker. this eth day
| of October, A. ID. 1877. E. T. FoRDHAA,
oooa0 lsEALl County Clerk.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
A Card.
bIEEKER, COLo.,Oct

MEEKER, Colo, Oct. 5. 1887.
Regarding The howl made By Oidland
& Co., that the people should not give
outside parties orders for goods, 1 wish
to state that believe in the motto Of
Live and let live," but the way others
ignore this principle am compelled to
buy outside, and 1 see no reason why l
should give the merchants here the
profit when can make that profit my.
self-especially in view of the manner
in which have been treated.
A few years ago bought some of
their old stock of harness and fur
nishings with the understanding that
they would drop that line Of goods, but
they soon stocked up with fresh lot.
Icannot compete with cheap factory
made goods, as furnish the best ma
terial and workmanship, to which my
customers will certify. Those who get
goods In my line from the outside at
cheaper prices have no kick coming
from me.
They claim this outsider sells few
things cheap and makes it up on some
thing else. Now, 1 will show what
these same merchants do: They sell
headstalls for 81 and lose II cents on
each one sold. For bride reins they
ask 81, while l have been selling them
for the past ten years for rs cents.
These stores want my trade, but at
the same time they want to take the
butter from my bread. They are not
satisfied with the trade which they could
legitimately control, but the way GER
tain mechanics = tailors, harDessmak-
ers. shoemakers and others-have been
forced TO walk out of town shows that
they want the earth with fence around
it. r. HARTKE, Harnessmaker.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
TO SLEEP WELL.
A Light supper Just Before Retiring Il
Usually BeneficiaL

Usually Beneficial
A light supper just before retiring is
usually of advantage. Babies and brute
animals are usually son,no,ent when
their s.oraehs are well supplied with
food, the activity OF the s.oE.ach with
drawing the excess of blood from the
brain, where it is not needed during
sleep. On the other hand, people who
are very hungry usually find it difficult
to sleep. And, then, habit of sleep at
a regular time and during proper hours
should be cultivated in case this habit
has been lost. In accomplishing this
the attainment of favorable state of
.:-ind is oi great Importance. Sleep Gait
not be enforced by direct exercise of
the will.
The very effort of the will to command
sleep is enough to render its attain
ment nugntory. The mental state to
be encouraged is one of quiescencc, one
Of Indifference, = feeling that the re-
cumbent posture is proper one for rest
and that If the thoughts are disposed
to continue active they may be safely
allowed to take their course without
any effort toward control. This state
of mind ard thought is next akin to
dreams and dreaming is next akin to
sound sleep.
Many mental methods have been ad-
vised ard put in practice for the pur-
pose of securing sleep. the design being
to turn the thoughts from objects of
interest to condition of mcnotony; as
by mentally repeating well-remem-
bered phrases or sentences. or by count
ing. But the state of Indifference, if
this can be obtained, is Likely to be the
most efficient, as being the least active.
The mere mention of these simple
methods will be sufficient to suggest
others equally ffective.-Medical Rec
ord,
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Just "Putting" Him On.

The father of charming girl Of this
city, says the Washington Star, has
many admirable qualities and few
faults, among the latter being a great
interest in and respect for the game of
poker. The young man who has laid
his heart and first mortgage on the
fortune he hopes to get some day at her
feet was consulting her as to the advis-
ability of breaking the news to her par
ents.
II have already broached the subject
to father she said, 80 as to make it
easier for YOU"
"That was very considerate."
"You played. poker with him the
other EVENING"" she inquired.
"Yes, but you mustn't think that 1
am addicted to the habit. He asked me
to play, and consented merely to ac-
commodate him."
"You opened a jackpot on pair of
tens, didn't you?"
"Yes, but drew pair Of queens. So
it came out all right. thought it would
be just as well to let him know about it
after the game was over. Hasn't he
forgotten it yetP"
''He has talked about it great deal. "
Perhaps it wasn't Just right, and 1
ought to apologize"
"No. Pa says that If you did it on
purpose you have more nerve than he
thought you had. But II you did 1t be-
cause you didn't know any better you'll
never do for his son-in-law."
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
A ca, 1so,OoO year. old.

At Cherokee. in Butte county, CAL,
during the mining operations in deep
canyon there have been found several
mortars, evidently used in pounding
grain One had the pestle actually
standing in It. These were discovered
from II to 10 feet below the surface.
In hne quarts gravel mixed with sand.
Eminent geologists have proved this to
BE- the bed of an old inland sea, which
existed long before the last ice period.
The canyon is 5000 feet deep, and, cal
culating that it has been eaten out by
water at the rate of 21z feet a century,
we have 1900 centuries. Add to this
the time required for the formation of
strata over the mortars-6O0 centuries
and we nre forced to the conclusion
that man sufficiently civilized to grow
grain and make bread existed on this
earth 10000 years ago.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Advices from the Ouray agency point
to a satisfactory settlement of the allot-
ment proposition. In their conference
last Tuesday the Indians opposed the
commissions work. but persuasion dis
sipated the objections. The interpreter
for the occasion was John McAndrews,
who is well known to the old.timers
around Meeker. He II quite popular
among the Utes.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Fig Filling.

One cup of sugar. four tablespoon
fuls OF water (cold), white of one egg,
well beaten. To this add one-half pound
OF hgs, chopped fne. and heated on
stove. Care should be taken not to
burn, as it will be quite thick and will
scorch easily. Spread between cake
when warm. This makes enough To put
between one Washington pie only
Boston Globe.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

VIM Nelson, Florence; Wolf. Lead
vile; Chas Baty, Central America; G
Blanchard, L u Combs, Kansas City; B
F Mason, Hayden; Chas Schelly, Colo
Springs; Hy Stadtman, Angora; G Z
Warner, 5 d poilitt, Marvin, kas.; j
Paxton, Aspen; z g Coryell, A Holm
berg, New Castle; II Terrence, Axial.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

The hearing of Lindsey took place on
last Saturday afternoon before Justice
Now, Mr.. Ryan prosecuting and Mr..
Gray defending. The defendant was
bound over to the district court for as
sault with intent to do bodily injury in
the sum of $50, which bond he fur
nished.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Wednesdays Republican palms off
the picture of our maid of honor as that
of Dolores county's maid. The latter
doubtless got herself tangled into the
Republicans managers wool, or she
may not have noticed the difference.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Joe Rooney and Ed Wolcott took in
the Denver carnival this week. While
there Joe saw his sister, Annie, for the
first time in eleven years Ed wanted to
see his cousin, but found that the sena-
tor was in Paris.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

John Daum and family moved down
from North Elk creek Monday and took
up their residence in the place pur-
chased from DIR. Young last spring.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Two Of our young society people were
in a dilemma for over an hour yester-
day afternoon. They we're around in
quiring for the neckyoke which belonged
to the singls-horse buggy they had bor-
rowed.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Next Tuesday the various boards of
registrars will meet for the first day Of
registration.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Transients during the past week were:
Geo. Falivin, Athens, O.; A. 8. Wyatt,
Adrian. No.; c c Compton, Thos S
walmsley, Denver; 81 p Simmons, Wal
ter Appeldorn. Omaha; G F Hinton,
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

In the fore part Of this week the
weather was all that one could ask, but
Thursday it clouded up and towards
evening several showers visited this Sec
tion. Yesterday it ralned at intervals,
and to-day no improvement is in sight.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Last evening some miscreant took
Joe Baldauf's saddle horse which was
tied at the side of Hugus Il Co.'S store,
rode some eight or ten miles with it,
and before turning the animal loose
stole the bride and bit valued at Sc CT
Ss. The horse got to its home-at Otto
Metzger's where Joe is working-at IL
O'Clock with the saddle.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Simpson were on
Sundays stage bound for the festival.
After the festivities Mrs. Simpson will
go to Pennsylvania to spend the winter,
while Will will return to Meeker if a
trolley car or a live electric wire don't
catch him.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

". c. Ledbetter and family were WIS.,
iting Meeker friends and relatives the
past week. They are located in the
Cripple Creek district, but are on their
return from trip through Wyoming.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Link Tagert was down in the lower
country the past week rounding up
some cattle for Ambrose Oldland for
shipment.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Ounce sirup.

Crate three large ounces Add three
pounds of granulated sugar and quart
OF water. Let it simmer slowly for
two or three hours after having
brought it to the boiling point. This is
nice for puddings or hot cakes.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

In December our citizens will be
called upon to vote on the proposition to
purchase the town ditch.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Mrs. Ratliff is recovering from the
surgical operation performed upon her
two weeks ago.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Rev. o. Z. Ostenson will hold morn
ing and evening services at st. James
church tomorrow.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

Next Friday the open season for the
killing of deer closes.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

A little girl was born unto the wife Of
Clarence Lamb on Wednesday morning.
DIR. French ofiiciated and reports Mrs.
Lamb and daughter getting along fine.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

DIR. o. D. Babcock, the dentist, will
be in Meeker from October 10th to Goth.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Millinery.

l have just received q well-selected
and stylish line of ladies' and misses
hats. Call and SEQ them before you
buy. Mrs. G. A. BOorH.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

A Monument to Horses.
japanese officers who fought in the
late war against China have petitioned
their government to erect monument
to the memory OF the horses that fell
in battle.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

ID. ii. Foote assumed the position of
assistant cashier at the Bank of Meeker
during the past week. Mr.. Foote comes
from Philadelphia, is an expert ac-
countant. and will be Il valuable acqui-
tion to Meeker. Being fine musician
he will also be heard from in society
circles. David Smith retires from the
position with the good will OF his EN-
ployers. and the many patrons of the
financial end OF the Hugus firm were
loath to see him leave the place he has
so efficiently filled for several years past.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
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Subscribe for The Herald.

O. o. Taylor whi.t,e.. no.hl.s pur.r OF s....r
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

G. o, Taylor wh.si,ies decidedly medicina
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

women's Work in Japan.
Jupan's two principal articles of ex
port-silk and tea-are produced chief.
by women.
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

G. o. r.,,s< wAi.s..s. thoroughly .s.'''so'
The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09

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The Meeker herald., 1897-10-09
Experienced
Holds the worlds record for
long distance fast running.

say they know they're on the Burlington
the moment they strike it. 1t is 90
smooth-so easy-so delightfully."- free
from jolts and jars and sudden starts
and stops.
Another proof of the truth Of what
we try to bring home to You every week
in the year-that for right-down solid
comfort the Burlington has no real COM
petitor among the railroads of the west.
Omaha. Peoria, Chicago, St Joseph,
Kansas City and st. Louis arc only =
few Of the points to which it will pay
you to take the Burlington.
Tickets and full information 1t all D.
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each insertion.
All communications should be addressed to
THE MEEKER HERALD,
Neeker. Colorado.
Next Friday the open season for the
killing of deer closes.
Mrs. Ratliff is recovering from the
surgical operation performed upon her
two weeks ago.
Rev. o. Z. Ostenson will hold morn
ing and evening services at st. James
church tomorrow.
In December our citizens will be
called upon to vote on the proposition to
purchase the town ditch.
Link Tagert was down in the lower
country the past week rounding up
some cattle for Ambrose Oldland for
shipment.
John Daum and family moved down
from North Elk creek Monday and took
up their residence in the place pur-
chased from DIR. Young last spring.
A little girl was born unto the wife OF
Clarence Lamb on Wednesday morning.
DIR. French ofliciated and reports Mrs.
Lamb and daughter getting along fine.
W. c. Ledbetter and family were WIS.,
iting Meeker friends and relatives the
past week. They are located in the
Cripple Creek district, but are on their
return from . trip through Wyoming.
Two Of our young society people were
in dilemma for over an hour yester-
day afternoon. They were around in
quiring for the neckyoke which belonged
to the single-horse buggy they had bor-
rowed.
H
Joe Rooney and Ed Wolcott took in
the Denver carnival this week. While
there Joe saw his sister, Annie, for the
first time in eleven years; Ed wanted to
see his cousin, but found that the sena-
tor was in Paris.
Wednesdays Republican palms off
the picture of our maid of honor as that
of Dolores county's maid. The latter
doubtless got herself tangled into the
Republicans managers wool, or she
may not have noticed the difference.
In the fore part Of this week the
weather was all that one could ask, but
Thursday it clouded up and towards
evening several showers visited this Sec
tion. Yesterday it ralned at intervals,
and to-day no improvement is in sight.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Simpson were on
Sundays stage bound for the festival.
After the festivities Mrs. Simpson will
go to Pennsylvania to spend the winter,
while Will will return to Meeker if a
trolley car or live electric wire don't
catch him.
The hearing of Lindsey took place on
last Saturday afternoon before Justice
Now, Mr.. Ryan prosecuting and MIR.
Gray defending. The defendant was
bound over to the district court for as
sault with intent to do bodily injury in
the sum Of $50, which bond he fur
nished.
Advices from the Ouray agency point
to a satisfactory settlement Of the allot-
ment proposition. In their conference
last Tuesday the Indians opposed the
commissions work, but persuasion dis
sipated the objections. The interpreter
for the occasion was John McAndrews,
who is well known to the old-timers
around Meeker. He ID quite popular
among the Utes.
Transients during the past week were:
Geo. Fallvin. Athens. o.; A. 8. Wyatt,
Adrian. No.; c c Compton, Thos S
walmsley, Denver; 81 p Simmons. Wal
ter Appeldorn. Omaha; G F Hinton,