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The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
RENouhcE CHRISTMAS.
Aohammsdans, Brah minis and Buddhist
Deny the Holiness of Christ

Aohammedans, Brahmins and Buddhists
Deny the Holiness of Christ
There are millions upon millions of
people in the world who will not cele-
brate Christmas, and there are other
millions to whom Christmas is objec-
tionable, says the New York Herald.
Take the followers of Mohammed,
for instance. They are divided into
40 or so different sects, among which
are the Nousay-rie-yeh. There are
about $4,000 Of them. and they believe
in transmigration Of the soul. They
believe that mems souls pass after
death into the bodies Of animals. For
them the story Of the birth and life
of Christ has no charms.
Then there are the Druscs, who pro-
fess to have knowledge that God has
visited the world 234 times. but they
do not believe in Christ. For them
Christmas has no significance.
1t is equally disregarded by Bud
Lhists, japanese, Chinese, Brahmins
and NOLAN. 1nedans. There is no God
but Allah," says the Mohammedans.
"and Mohammed is His prophet" Mo
hanmed's followers also have curious
notions IN regard to the fate of the un-
believers children. Some believe thai
these children act as the servants OF
the faithful in Paradise, and NOLAN
med is recorded as saying on one oc-
!, casion to his wife:
IF thou desirest can make thee
hear their cries in hades."
Other Mohammedan authorities,
however, dissent from this view, and
one of them boldly says: Il know that
Allah will not torment those who have
not committed any sin"
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
Anatomy,

Hippocrates is looked upon by anato-
mists Us the father of science. He died
in 370 b. c. The modern science be-
gan in Italy in the thirteenth century.
The first anatomical plates. designed to
show the size and relative position Of
the bodily organs, were prepared and
colored by Titan. All the great painters
and sculptors have been careful stu
dents OF anatomy. Micha-i Angelo,
Raphael and Leonardo da vinci were
noted for their anatomical researches.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The Rifle Reveille announces the
marriage of Mr.. Frank S. Wells and
Miss Jessie May Lechmere Of Piceance,
which took place at Glenwood, on
March 81, 1897. Both the bride and
groom have large circle of friends in
this valley, all of whom will wish them
happy and prosperous welded life.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The Steamboat Democrat says that
hay which could have been bought at
Hayden last fall at from 81 to So ton
is now selling at IS a ton, and hard get
at that. The same paper says Robert
Mcintosh of Snake river, has already
lost 800 head of horses on the range. 1t
is the general impression that most Of
the horses turned out to rustic on the
range will die.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
Letter List.

The following letters remstn in the
postoflice at Meeker, Color,io. uncalled
for, for the month ending April I'd
1897, which if not callef for In 80 days
will be sent 70 the deal letter Office
ID. ii. Coop.
Miss Lucy Herrek.
Mrs. Minnie yller.
In calling TO. any Of the above letters
please say advertised"
6. n. JoHANTGEN, Y. n.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
ATTENTION, sToCKMEN!

The annual meeting of the White
River Stock Growers association will
be held in Meeker, Tuesday, April 20,
1897, at 3 O'Clock p. m.
All members are earnestly urged to
attend this meeting.
BEN PRICE,
a. B. CRITCnLow, President.
m0.a10 Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Denerft Marks for Railroad Men.
In maintaining discipline on the Long
Island railroad hereafter suspensions
and fines will be discontinued and in
stead record of services will be kept,
in which case employees will get good
or bad marks. In case an employe
reaches the limit in demerit marks he
will be dropped from the employ of the
company, while the ones attentive to
duty will stand in line for promotion.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The 2sth day of April is red-letter day
Tor Odd Fellows throughout the civil.
lied world, and the Meeker lodge will
commemorate the occasion with some
thing more than the usual anniversary
exercises. Their fine new building and
hall will be publicly dedicated on that
day, and there is a possibility Of insti-
tuting a lodge Of Rebekahs. Weather
permitting, . parade will take place
during the day, and delegations from
Rife. Craig and Hayden will also be in
the line; and In the evening public
dance will conclude the festivities.
Among the notables who will be in at
tendance are c. c. Miller, who is
Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge Of
Colorado, and L. A. Wildhack, Grand
Patriarch Of the Graad Encampment Of
Colombo.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

DIR. French is in receipt OF a letter
from DIR. Clayton Parkhill announcing
the safe arrival of Mrs. Jones Mrs. X
Oldland's mother) at st. Luke's hospital
Denver. Mrs. Jones' health has been
very poor for some time past, and think
ing course of hospital treatment would
benefit her, DIR. French advised her re-
moyal to Denver. where she is under
the immediate care of DIR. ParkhiIl, one
of the best physicians and surgeons in
that city. ...
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

According to the Craig Courier the
late snow storm was a record breaker in
the Yampa River valley. and much loss
to stock interests is expected. No mail
reached Craig over the Meeker line for
four days, but Arthur Leonard bucked
snow like veteran and, aided by the
citizana of Crain- -anailu enoonn1lnd- In
breaking through the immense snow
drifts that everywhere obstructed the
way.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

DIR. Gould, dentist, has arrived from
Salt Lake City, coming in by way of
Vernal, and is now located at the Meeker
hotel. where he is prepared 20 do first
class work in all of the departments Of
dentistry.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

A. II. Edwards of Kansas, who
bought feeders here a few weeks ago
is in again after more. Mr.. Edwards is
stuck" on White river cattle.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

John w. Welch's popularity was
shown up prominently Tuesday evening
when the votes were counted. He re-
ceIved the highest vote cast
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Considering the condition of the roads
and how hard it is to get to town these
days, the base ball dance was quite sue,
cessful.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The mud is commencing to dry around
town, but the roads in every direction
are still in pretty bad condition.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Messrs. Duffy and Dickinson believe
IL, upholding the great national game
base ball-so they braved the mud to he
on hand at Friday evenings dance.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

John G. Schultz OF Piceance, was in
the early part Of the week attending to
business matters. Mr.. Schultz thinks
that there will be enough of water for
all In the creek this summer.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Rules connected with appointments to
Office are necessarily either elastic or
brittle; they must be stretched or broken
so often.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Adolf Belot and Clarence Lamb, fore
man for tho pI- oatde, weio iu town
last Monday, and both gentlemen con-
cur in the opinion that the late storms
did not hurt cattle much In their Sec
ton
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

At tho i..t .aeet ting of tho retiring
town council the Town Ditch company
presented proposition looking to the
sale of that property to the town govern
ment, but as the old council thought it
was matter which should come before
the new council, no action was taken.
1t seems that some are in favor OF the
town acquiring this property while
others are opposed. The matter should
he discussed on its merits.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Nearly all the towns in Colorado have
passed the curfew law. Can Meeker
afford to be behind the times in this
important matter?
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The Craig Courier of last week con-
tained a notice of mass meeting to be
held at Hayden, on Thursday last, for
the purpose Of organizing and raising
funds to make war upon prairie dogs
The method to be adopted for extermin-
ating the pests is Pasteur's rodent virus
which produces highly contagious and
fatal disease. Rio Blanco stock and
ranchmen would do well to look into
this matter.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The Kansas City man who has cor
nered the onion market is certain of his
scents and hopeful about the dollars.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The county commissioners were in
session for several days this week. The
proceedings will appear in next weeks
issue.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Gus Stromberg reports nearly three
feet of snow still on the ground in the
Thurman creek region and numerous
horses dying.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

The weather was mild all week, and
it is decidedly spring-like to-day.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Watson died yesterday afternoon.
The Old and the New.

The old town council met for the last
time Thursday evening, and after allow
ing election bills and transacting the
usual routine business, gave way to the
new council.
Retiring Mayor Fordham admins
tered the oath of office to Mayor-elect
Moulton, and the latter in turn swore in
the new members of the council, Messrs
Smith, Welch, Hay and Ball.
The regular standing committees were
appointed and W. E. Saltmarsh was
elected clerk. Frank Williams Marshal
l.. B. Now police magistrate, and David
Smith town treasurer.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Cash subscribers can get The Herald
for the small sum of So
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

wANTEp-Nursina or light house.
work. Apply at Mrs. Ora Waisop's.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
EZRA FLKMMlNa.

Cattle branded as above ON left side or hip.
but the majority are branded L c on left side.
Also own r.. and 10.
"A
Horse brnnd. same rs cut on left hip. Range
Flag creek and Government road. Postofice
address, Mecker. Colo
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10
sus.y roa os1Ic.

Two hundred and fifty tons of good
hay for sale. Apply to Wilson Bros. Of
Flag creek.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

1t doesn't take long for the world to
discover that fellow has changed his
residence from Hard-luck alley to Pros
perity avenue, or vice versa.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Send THE HERALD to your friends in
the East. Only 50.
The Meeker herald., 1897-04-10

Entered In the Poetoasce At Meeker. Rio Blancu
County. Colo. aa second-class mail matter.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
THE WRONG TRUNKS.

They We're Found I'm the Dumps by
Garbage-Picker Foppiano.
P. Foppiano, by profession picker of the
gar bage dumps at the intersection OF
Fourth and Kentucky streets, made a
pruesome find yesterday morning that
made his tair stand and covered him
with goosefesh.
He jabbed his hook into a white cotton
bag, and, finding that there was some
thing plump in it, ripped open the sack.
1t contained the trunks of two human
beings, the heads, arms and legs being
missing.
Foppiano. believing that murder had
been committed, reported his discovery to
the police, and they in turn notified the
Coroner. Deputy Coroner Mccormick
made an investigation and found that the
remains had been taken by Scavenger
Nick Canessa from the College of Plysi-
clans and Surgeons at 818 Howard street.
Canessa removed the usual barrel Of garb-
age, and, finding alongside of it the barrel
containing the trunks, took that for
garbage also.
Robert Davis, janitor of the medical
college, called at he Morgue in the after
noon and took back the trunks 10 the dis
secting-tabe, where they belonged.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
JAPS lead THE LIST.
They Constitute Nearly Half
the Total Number of
Immigrants.
Interesting Statistics Prepared by
United States Commissioner
Stradley.

Walter P. Stradlev, United States Com
Just completed his report of arrivals of i'm
migrants for the year ending June 80, 1897.
The report includes all nationalities ex-
cept Chinese. and applies only to persons
coming directly to San Francisco from
foreign ports and in the case OF Japanese
from foreign ports other than British Co.
lum bia
The following are the totals OF men,
women and children:
Japan 772, England 225 Portugal 116, Ger
many 90, Australia 70, NJ xico II, Ireland 46,
Scotland Sc, Hawaiian Islands "a, Italy %,
Columbia Is, Austria II; Russia o. South
America z Finland 5. Greece 4, The Neither
lands A. Belgium 3, Norway 3, Denmark 3,
Korea 3, Quebec 3 West Indies g. Pacific
Islands 2, Spain l, Nova Scotia l, Turkey lin
Asia) l.
The total number of Europeans was
645 OF other nationaiities there. were 984.
making u grand total of 1929. o this
grand total 1465 persons were more than
IA years old, and there were only 81 of
that number unable 20 read or write their
own language, making only 6 per cent of
illitcracy.
The highest percentage OF illiteracy Of
any nationality is credited to the Pnriu-
guese. OF 80 persons over IA years old
5S could neither read or write in any Lam
ruage, the percentage of illiteracy be-
ing ~.
According to the statement OF the i'm
migrants they brought with them 81 10. .287,
an average OF about $105 ner head. Only
96 persons brought less than $50 each.
Tiere are no special restrictions upon
the landing of Japanese They have the
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17

was also agreed that such rate should moi
include stop-over privileges, that the sale
of return tickets should be confined with
in a certain date, and that none OF the
roads should pay commissions to any O.
the local agents.
The home flight of the Eastern sojourn-
ers began last Monday, and on that very
day Complaints were sent to the office oil
the chairman of the Western Passenger
Association, charging that all these condi-
tions we're being violated.
So keen was the local competition for
business and so serious was the situation
considered, that Chairman B. d. Cald we'll
let that same night to investigate the
matter in person. 1t was feared that a
general demor alization OF the railroad sit
uation would be precipitated unless ome-
thing OF a drastic character were done.
Mr.. Caldwell, before leaving Chicago,
was clothed with absolute authority by
the general passenger agents of the most
important lines and was told 10 take
whatever action he deemed necessary to
prevent trouble. Among other things, he
was authorized to MAKE an open cut in
the rate If he found that any line was
permitting its agents TO pay or receive a
com NJ ission on the sale OF tickets. He
was also instructed to see that every line
lived up to the terms of the agreement.
Chairman Caldwell arrived here on
Thursday night and called a special meet
ing of all the local passenger agents for
2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Palace Hotel. This was attended by
nearly every agent In person, and as a re-
suit the danger of rate war was averted.
All the agents agreed TO strictly adhere to
the terms of the original compact.
In order 10 prevent any possible back
sliding, however, Mr.. Caldwell will re-
main on the scene until the temptation
for secret rate-cutting has passed away
with the departure of the vast numb Der of
the visitors who are still in the State. He
expects that he will be able to get away
in about week.
For the four days ending Thursday
evening the Sout ern Pacific Company
has dispatched 266 cars of passengers,
outside of its reg uiar trains, for the East.
Thev left by the Southern Pacific Rail-
road. by the Central Pacific and by the
Oregon line. II Is estimated that about
5000 persons have thus far left the State
on special trains. OF this mum ber 5000 or
1000 were Californians, who took advan-
tage of the cheap cost OF travelling TO
m Ike trip to the East.
Up to date about 1900 tickets have been
sold for the trip to the southern part of
the State. Most of the sojourners will go
south one way and return another, and
will thus become acquainted with large
portion OF the State. They will have the
opportunity 10 visit the San Joaquin,
Salinas and Santa Clara valleys, some of
the finest portions of tue State.
About 1900 eople will make the trip to
Monterey and stop at the Hotel del Monte,
while about 800 more will make the trip
and return in one day. Fifteen hundred
indivd ual tickets have been sold for the
excursions to Monterey. Pacific Grove
and Santa Cruz. Many OF these people
will pay visit TO the Mount Hamilton
Observatory, the Stanford University and
the Santa Clara Valley in the vicinity OF
San jose
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
MORE WRITING EXPERTS
Judge Cofey's Court Will Grad
uate a Dozen Pro-
fessOrs.
Result of the Proceedings in the
Jacob z. Davis Will
Controversy.

Within the next ten days or two weeks
there will be twelve new professional ex-
perts in handwriting let loose on this COM
munity. They will be graduated from
Judge Coffey's department of the Superior
Court.
This result will be reached by the way
in which contest over the will of the
late Jacob q. Davis has been conducted.
Professor Eisenc him mel has not been con-
tent with pointing out what he considered
the discIe pancies in the paper offered as
the will of Mr.. Davis, but he has in
sisted that the jurors should be allowed
TO see ali that he saw, and accordingly
they have spent great deal of time squint-
ing through his microscope.
Attorney Campbell, representing the
proponents is of the will, has all along de-
clared that he deemed these excursions
into me realm OF speculative chirograpby
as immaterial, and has contented himself
with reserving objections to the questions
propounded by Attorney Knight in that
line. When tie case for The contestants
was closed yesterday Mr.. Campbell an
nounced that he would, In conducting his
part oil the litigation, confine himself to
The main issues OF the case, the most I'M
portant OF which he considered 10 be- rs
this the will of the late Jacob u. Davis?"
He world not inquire into the pecularI-
ties of Mr.. Davis handwriting, bet would
content himself with proving that the will
offered by his clients WAS in fact written
by Mr.. DAVIS. He said it would not take
more than ten daYs to present all the tes-
timony. After that will come the argu-
ment.
An interesting scene was en- acted Just
before the adjournment of court. John
Senderiing, WHO was brought here from
Philadelphia as witness Tor the contest
ants, demanded the $3.50 that Mr.. Knight
deposited to pay his travelling expenses.
Mr.. Knight said he had no interest in
the money after the close of the litiga-
ton. mething might arise that would
make il necessary 10 recall Mr.. Sender
ling, and he wished to be sure OF having
his testimony when needed.
Attorney Heggerty consoled M cen-
deriing with the remark that ii mad been
a great benefit Tor him to visit California,
and that further sojourn here of few
days would additionally improve his
health.
Mr.. Senderling smiled his consent, for
it is true that he has gained in weight and
health since coming here month ago.
Judge Coffey decided that as soon as the
case is closed Mr.. Senderling will be al
lowed to draw down the cash.
Further hearing Of the case was con TIM
ued until next Tuesday morning att
o. clock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
NEW TO-DAY,
Sent Free to Men.
INDIANA MAN DISCOVERS A REMARK .
ABLE REMEDY FOR LOST
VIGOR.
Samples Will Be Sent Free to All
Who Write for 1t.

James P. Johnston OF Fort Wayne, Ind, after
battling for years against the men al and physical
suffering OF lost manhood, has found the exact
remedy that cures the trouble.
He is guarding the secret carefully, but Is will
ing 10 send sample of the medicine to all men
who suffer with any form of sexual weakness re-
sulting from youthful ignorance, prema ure loss
of memory and strength, weak back, varicocele
and emaciaton. The remedy has a peculiar. v
grateful effect OF warmth and seems to act di-
rectly, giving needed strength and development
wherever needed. The remedy cured Mr.. John
ston completely of all the ills and troubles that
come from years of misuse of the naturally Or
dained functions and is said to be absolutely reli-
able in every case
request TO Mr. James +. Johnston, Box 1865.
Fort ayne, Ind, stating that you would like a
sample of his remedy for men, will be complied
with promptly, and no charge whatever will be
asked by him. He is very much interested in
spreading the news Of this great remedy. and he
is careful to send the sample securely sealed In 8
perfectly plain package so that its recipient need
have no fear of embarrassment publicity.
headers are requested to write without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17

Burmese chilaren of both sexes begin to
smoke almost as soon as they can speak.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17

the mission on Washington street. She
says she has been sold three times since
she has been in this country, and has been
owned in Visalia. Winters and Bakers
field. She says there are many other
slaves who are anxious TO get away, but
it is almost impossible for them to get
word outside, as they are so closely
guarded that it is as much as their lives
are worth to make the effort.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
REMOVED HIS EYE.

Anton BurgIe Submits to An Operation
Which Promises We'll.
Anton Bursle's chances of recovery
seemed brighter yesterday than they had
at any time since Sgmund l.. Brayerman
emptied his revolver at him. Late yes
terday afternoon Drs. James f. Smith
and G. F. McCArty. skilled oculists, and
Acting Police Surgeon Thompson held a
consultation and decided that to save the
sight in Burgle's right eye it would be
necessary to remove the mutilated LETT
optic The operation was performed
forthwith, and with apparent success.
Last night Burgle seemed much i'm
proved.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
THE YATES FIRE.
Two ofthe Firemen Were Very seriousl
Injured.

Two ofthe Firemen Were Very Seriously
Injured.
Meacham and McAenna, two OF the
fremen who were severely burned Willie
working on the ruins of the Yates fire on
Front street at l o'clock yesterday uorn-
ing, are very seriously injured. A por-
ton of McKenna's scalp was blown off,
his hair and eyebrows were burned away
and his face, chest, hands and arms bad y
scorched. He was sent TO The German
Hospital and it was feared that erysipelas
would set in.
Meacham S eyes were badly injured, and
he is being treated at his home by his
fauily physician.
The other fremen-Styles, Murphy,
Mccarthy and Hildebrand-will recover
within a few.days.
Yates tG Co. estimate their loss at be-
tween 10000 and 500, 600. The following
ia a com Dlete list of their insurance:
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
1t Brings Chairman Cald-
we'll in Haste to
This City.
Keen Competition for Eastern
Passengers Causes the
Trouble.
Thousands of Visitors Making Trips
to Various Parts Of the
State.

Ever since the beginning of the exodus
of the people who came here from the
East TO attend the Christian Endeavor
Convention there has been serious danger
of great railroad rate war, with San
Francisco as the seat of hostilities, and the
danger has not yet altogether passed.
When the rate of $25 from Chicago to
San Francisco was agreed to by the roads
of the Western Passenger Association it
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17

same right to come here as have the SUBJ
jecls OF other nations, China being the
only nation affected by the exclusion act.
Yet only 772 availed themselves OF the
privilege The reason is obvious. The
wages of common labor have been reduced
so much by Chinese and Japanese com pc
tition and the invention of labor.saving
m machinery that th-re is not much induce
ment for large numbers OF Japs or Chinese
to come to California, the field of unskilled
labor being already oversuppl ed.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17
Ihree-Act Melodrama in a
Chinese Slave
Den.
Plucky Rescue of Girl From
a Life Of Degrading
Slavery.
Frightened at Threats Against He1
Life by Former Com
panions.

A Chinatown slave den on Ross alley
was the scene of the third act of a melo-
drama yesterday afternoon, in which
virtue triumphed over vice, and forlorn
maiden was rescued from the grasp of an
obdurate siave-owner and given over to
the care OF the good ladies of the Metho-
dist mission
Last Tuesday morning Miss Ida Hull of
the mission received word that girl in
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-17

SAN LEANDliO AND HAlWAKDS LOCAL.
foot OF Market Street)