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The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
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SILVER 11o knows 0Oo0 4oARy fr0n
HAD, -Everx Time.
No bank teller in Iowa has a tr,,er
instinct for real, genuine cart-wheel
silver dollars than has Rock Rapids
dog called Silver Tip, says the Chicago
Times-IIerald. Silver Tip is tan-eolored
and weighs about ten pounds. All his
two years of life he has been the prop
erty of Landlord Barber, of the Lyon
hotel, at Rock Rapids, but it il only
within the last year that his power OF
immediate insight into the nature OF
metals has become known to his ow ner.
The wey Tip manifests his powers,
as his owner puts it, il as follows: II
one takes a pile of ccins the size Of an
American doilar-eay trade dollar n
Mexican dollar, . hve-franc piece and
some counterfeit dollars-and puts one
genuine dollar piece in the center of
the pile, Tip will rummage around
among them for an infant and then
snatch the good coin and proceed to
take care of it in approved dog fashion
to an accompaniment Of growls and
bites. Or if one rolls a coin along the
floor Tip can tell every time whether
1t is good stuff to be chased.
Tip never makes mistake, and there
isn't bit of doubt about his powers.
He has been tested by Cticago busi-
ness men and by committees Of Iowa
scientists. He gets no human help in
his work. The good coin is not marked
in any peculiar way for his benefit,
nor is it scented. Anyone can use his
own coin in the experiment. Nor does
Tips powers depend on signs from his
master. The latter leaves the room
without detractine from the dogs abil-
ity in the least.
Mr. Barber has refused all oBers for
the purchase of Tip.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

From all over thu country, come
words Of praise for Chamberain's
Cough Remedy. Here is sample letter
from Mrs. G. Shep. of Little Rock, Ark !:
Il was suffering from a severe cold
when read of the cures that had been
effected by Chambertain's Cough Rem
edy. l concluded to give it trial and
accordingly procured bottle. 1t gave
me prompt relief. and have the best
reason for Recommending it very highly,
which do with Pleasure" For sale
by Hay 4 JoHantgen. druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
yernal EXpresslcts.

1t does person good to get up early
in the morning and, feel the balmy
breath Of Spring waiting through his
whiskers and hear the blue birds, and
other featbered harbingers of Spring
chirping in the trees. after a three
months spell of zero weather.
Old man Atwood and sons John and
Charles have been put under arrest
for stealing horses from Tom Orser,
Tom and High Mcneil. A man that
will stea! horses while they bring such
low prices as they are going at now,
would steal sheep and wear the wool on
his upper lip.
The editor of the Express las been
reminded that it is his duty to roast
these men that have been put under ar
rest lately. Let Judge Dusenberry
roast them II they are found guilty, the
Express is not drawing a salary as
judge or as medium in which to vent
personal spites or personalities. We
are here to give the news as it is and as
we find it, without fear or favor, and
the Express does not uphold lawlessnes,
either. Let them that break tile law
take their medicine, but we are not GO
ing to roast anyone on suspicion. II
any one wants to roast them let them do
it over their own name and take chances
in suit for libel and not try to do their
fighting over our shoulders. We are not
here for glory or health.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

II can say one thing for Chamber
lain's Collie, Choleras and Diarrhoea
Remedy; and that is that 1t excels any
proprietary medicine Ihave seen on the
market. and l have been in the practice
of medicine and the drug business for
the past forty years." writes J. NJ. Jack
son, NJ. d., Bronson, Fla. Physicians
like Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diafrhoea Remedy because it is scien-
tilic preparation, and because 1t always
gives quick relief. Get b0ttle at Hay
4 JoIlantgen's drug store = l75
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
The Oklahoma Landlord Rise
to the Defense of the
Local Winds.


II don't believe the winds blows as
hard here as it does up in Kansas" re-
marked the stranger from the land of
whiskers. 80 Js5t
E"Iou don't, hey?r replied the land
lord Of Rocket City 70. T.) hotel, his
pride in his own locality instantly up in
arms. "What puts seech an idee as
that into your head?'
Why, up there" answered the stran-
ger, "it is common enough for the wind
to blow the feathers off from chickens
and the hair off from mems heads.
once knew straight. steady gale to
blow half grown calf against the end
OF barn, close up under the caves and
hold the animal there for nine days till
it starved to death. recollect also the
case Of a love cracked young man who
repeatedly tried to commit suicide by
jumping off from high bluff in the face
Of gale, and every time he jumped
the wind blew him back to his original
starting point He was persistent fel,
low, and tried the experiment os times,
but at last gave it up in despair and
went and married a redheahed widow
with seven soiied children. haven't
heard any such stories of the winds
power since came here"
For the simple reason" !" returned the
landlord grimly, that we don't regard
sech petty episodes as them as bein
worth tellin about, considerin that sech
puerile yarns merely bore the hearers.
When the wind blows yere, it blows
some. It don't frivol. I'm recallin .
trifin incident of a whirlwind which be-
gan to prank with telegraph pole an
turned 1t round an round till the pole
bored n hole in the earth similar to an
auger, an sunk out OF sight tharin, an
then the wind twisted the pole up out Of
the ground an rolled it off across the
prairie an wrapped itthree times around
tree. Its funny to see the breeze
playfully ketch an innocent turtle with
its mouth open an blow the poor var
mint full of wind till he swells up as big
as barrel an then pops. An once !
had the pleasure of beholdin 1t serve a
gent from Kansas about the same way,
ouly worse. He was standin around
bragyin about what he'd seen when q
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
how .AND IReh

Everybody drinks something. Some
take water; some buttermilk and
some sasafrass tea, but the great
majority take something more SUBJ
stantial-ali little beer, wine or spirits,
such as rye whisky, sour mash Bour-
bon, brandy. imported or California
wine. Having decided on what is
best in the way of a stimulent for
each individual case, the next i'm
portant, question is. where can the
best be had, and most people will
instantly say at the Rio Blanco
Sample Rooms. :
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT F,

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Colo, Feb. :, 1893. I
NOTICE Ia hereby given that the following
A>nnmed settler has 1led notice of his in
tention to make finnl proof IN support of his
claim, and that sai1 proof will be n,nde before
me Judge or the County Court of Rio Rlanco
1888. Mt 10 o'clock n. IN. viz:
James ". Shepard, OF White River, Colo. on
his +. ID. S. No. 2fG. Ute series. for the NV y
NV \, Sec 8. SW y Sw \. Sec D. NE a NE Z,
SEQ. :, Tp. n, K. a6 W. 9Th p. NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
Of, said land, viz:
c. w. Foreman, W. n. Hamper. william J..
teorRc ana q. l.. Nairad, all Of White River,
Colorado.
flaml9 J. D. PnII.IPPI. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

GLxSwooD SPRINGS. Colo. Feb. ~, 1888. I
NOTICE ia hereby given that the Following
Y named settler has filed notice Of his tnten-
ton to make 1nal proof in support of his
the Clerk Of the District Court OF Rio Bianco
county, Colo, at Necker, Colo, on April Is,
1885. AT 10 O'Clock .. u.. viz:
John d. Lewis, OF Angoru, Colorado, on
his d No S1E. Ute. for the 3 Y SW, i W
y SE Y, Sec 81, Tp3 IN, 80 W 9th n.
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
OF, said land, viz: lP'
Henry Stadtman, and L. w. Queen. both Of
Angora, Colorado, George Hulsey and J, 4,
Simons, both Of Mceker. Colo
mbag j. ID, PHuIpPI. Register
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

zepher whirled around the corner, blsw
down his throat while his mouth was
open. an turned him wrong side out in
the twinklin OF an eye. Looks kinder
like rain off to the southwest, don't it2,
New York Sunday Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Ezra Flemmins. The meeting was
largely attended and much enthusiasm
prevailed, but don't go a-bettins on its
work until you see what the grand out
pouring OF Democratic hosts do next
Monday. The rooster boys will put the
winning ticket in the field.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

A Williams Fork correspondent Of
the Craig Courier says: There are so
many game wardens here that the deer
feel perfectly safe and number of
them have remained through the win
ter. Moral: Fresh meat all winter
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

B. G. Howey reports the loss lately
of several head of fine cattle at his
Flag creek ranch from a cause. to him,
unknown. Mr.. Howey says the cattle
were hog fat, but didn't last long after
taking sick. When cut open, the heart
was clogged with black clotted blood.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
BRETHKRToN.

Above brand anywhere on left side, shoulder
or hip. Ear marks, underbit and overslope on
right car. Also own the following brands:
H-HfIH. The 1T and other
bgands eanceied. All kinds Of ear marks arc
on tho cattle, and some with no ear marks at
oil, having been neglected. All increase
branded sane rs cnt: ear marks, ovcrslope and
underbit on right car. Range. White river and
Thurman creek. Postonlce address, John
Purcell Meeker. Colo. =.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Sheriff Neiman, Under Sheriff Farm
ham, Boyd Vaughn, L. b. Thompson
and other citizens of Routt county, are
entitled to the highest praise for their
bravery and discretion in running down
and capturing the Powder Springs out
laws and murderers.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

G. j. Sh1ideler was in town Monday
and bought a half OF beef to take to
the ranch. Charley saves that with the
prospects Of beef going much higher
next year, he would sooner buy beef to
eat than kill any of his cattle.-Rifle
Reyeille.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

The Democratic voters of Meeker are
called to meet at the Herald office, on
Monday, March 81, 1898, at 2 p. m, for
the the purpose Of nominating candi-
dates for town officers.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

A large delegation OF young people ten
dered Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crawford q
surprise party last Saturday. They say
Bob was badly stampeded but that Mrs.
G. had an inkeling of what was coming
After the host and hostess recovered
their equilibrium all were made well
come and the party settled down to an
evening of enjoyment. which was top
ped off with refreshments.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all cattle
on White river branded with the
"Square-and-Compass" belong to the
undersigned and no one has any legal
right to sell the same excepting the
undersigned. MARY BLAIR,
az Executrix of late Duncan Blair.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Our local astronomers we're out last
Saturday afternoon viewing the spots
OH the sun through smoked telescopes.
No conclusions have yet been arrived
at beyond the fact that the bad weather
Of the forepart of the week is charged
up to the aforementioned spots.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

A special from Ouray Agency to the
Salt Lake Tribune reports the White
River Utes IN an ugly mood and that
they are buying large quantities of am
munition. The officials, however, scoff
at the idea Of trouble.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

The newly organized Citizens Party
held a convention last night and nomi-
mated the following ticket for town Of
acers: For Mayor-John A. Watson.
For Trustees-B. F. Gof. II. Hertz and
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Rev. Bakes OF the Episcopal church,
will preach Sunday morning on Gospel
Hunting" and In the evening on
"What Think Ye of Christ? ?" On
Wednesdays at 4:l5, in the vestry room
of the church, during lent, he will give
. series of instructions on 1.-THE Chief
Things Which . Christian Ought to
Know and Believe to His Soul g
Health" All are invited 10 attend these
services. l--.a
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

There will be public initiation given
by the Woodmen on Monday evening
at their hall. Also an address on
"Woodcraft; Its Object and Benefits y
by Rev. E. NJ. Mallery. All are vel
come.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Regular March weather prevailed
during the early part OF the week but
the last few days were more balmy.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Born-On Tuesday morning, an eight
pound boy, to Mrs. Burton LaPree.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Assistant Cashier d. II. Foote re-
turned from Denver on Thursday even
ing after weeks vacation in the metro
polls,
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

A meeting Of the Republican voters
OF Meeker is colled to meet at the court
honse on Monday, March 2lst, at p. m.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

There are 81 royal families in Europe,
two-thirds of which are of German
origin.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Rev. 4. N. MaDery Of Salida, will
preach at the Methodist church on Sun
day evening, a,7:30 p. m.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Wanted-A young man to learn the
blacksmith trade. Apply to A. II.
Whitten. milo
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

Miss Peterson of Buford. is attending
the county teachers examination.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

The meadow lark is here. so spring
can't be far off.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

G. o. Taylor wh,ekies decidedly m.a:clna,
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
EZRA FLEMING.

Cattle branded as abovo on left side or hip,
but the majority are branded L c on left side.
Also own = A and no
Horse brand. same as cut on left hip. Range
Flag creek and Government road. PostosHcs
address, Meekcr. Colo
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

G. o. Taylor whissles iuviEorn,e the system.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19
CHICAGO SPECIAL.

o. Taylor wnxkies. no. es.elled !. Parity.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-19

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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-09-24

their four mile trips for drinking wa
ter stopped. nor why it was suggested
not ordered-that they boil the wa
ter from the hydrants. There were
not facilities in camp for boiling wa
ter, and no way Of cooling it after II
was boiled.
Anyway. what was $4,000 to our
government when fifty thousand lives
were at stake.
One great reason for neglect of fine
detail, for oversight in keen manage
ment of General Brooke and other
commanding officers at Chickamauga,
was the number Of women demanding
attention at all times. Officers wives
were in such evidence, in camp and
out of it, that many times reports
were not properly made. and COM
plants were niped in the bud; there
was eternally the wife to hear what
was to be said. Nothing could be con-
fidential; nothing could be sacred. II
an officer, in making a report, CHANGED
to have an opinion of his own, and the
wife of the superior officer thought
differently, the wife won out. A lot
of good work was handicapped in this
way, and commanding officers were
left many times in ignorance of things
that should have their attention.
1t sounds far fetched to say that a
few women interfered in the welfare
of thousands of soldiers, but a general
has one wife. and that wife never feels
quite in the swim until war comes,
and war does not come often. Her
day was short in this war, but she was
there. If you wanted to know the
presidents innermost thoughts and
the next move of the secretary of war.
all Won had to do at Chickamauga was
to sit down among these 'army wo-
men," There was never but one
great general. but one real command
ing general. and that one. of course.
the woman's own husband. and he in
the most sacred confidence Of the ad-
ministration.
A thing that would amuse me If it
did not appear SO woefully absurd, is
the hint thrown out at various Zines
about General Miles wanting to be
president of the United States. Why.
that man is so much of soldier that ]
am sure he would not leave the army
IL England's throne were offered tc
him. One paper-an organ of course
will say that he wants to be a dem
ocratic candidate. and another, or the
same paper at different time. will
claim that he desires to be a republi-
can candidate for the presidency. Bless
you. General Miles does not want to
be anything Of the kind. I am sure. I
don't believe he knows anything about
politics. aside from the serious difficult
ties he has encountered in the carry
ing out of his military ideas. As
looker-on II has seemed to me that
the heart and soul of the Indian fight
er are in the army. and that his high
est ambition would be satisfied If he
could see himself in position to care
for the soldiers from military stand
point without the interference Of po-
litical power. At TAMPA I saw him
grow heartsick, and ready to sacrifice
and the dignity of his position
as figurehead in Washington to go
with the army and protect it in Cuba
from what they were suffering there,
and what he foresaw they must suffer
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-09-24
THE WIDOW IN DOUBT
[Tosn Topics War Correspondent

m1ttee appointed Dy tuc pIesiucnt "
unearth mistaken war methods will
not turn out white-washing commit
tee. To me il looks bad for exposes
when a man. a dyed-in-the-wool poll
tician like Colonel James A. Sexton.
of Chicago-the comander-in-chief OF
the Grand Army of the Republics
IN be one of the nine. Colonel sexton
has the reputation of being square
man." but square" with him signifies
to stand firmly by his constituents.
Like the Chicago Inter-Ocean OF other
davis, he will escape lies, but avoid
the truth if truth will in any way re-
feet upon the integrity OF the man
who chances to belong to his party.
This investigation committee should
be composed of men who want nothing
of this administration, and expect
nothing of the next. Politics nave
Knocked the foundation pins out from
under all military management from
the time the war began, and politics
alone stands responsible now for the
suffering of cur soldiers. In June
from Tampa, said this:
aWhile these army officers are say
inc nothing, il looks to me as ii many
of them feel keenly the position they
are in. They are Illuminated before
these military attaches who are mere
to represeut different countries. They
seem like children at school, who are
be;np punished for something they do
M. deserve. While our regular army
is equipped and ready for everything
our volunteer army is not ready -
suffering. and these time-nonored on'-
oars who love all soldiers. suffer, be-
c.use they, too. are helpless. Their
hands are tied. Their Judg~ mt ls-
pored. Smiles do not often iignt up
.h.;r faces. There is care and anxiety
in their expression, I'D the cnarac'e'
lines are gradually becoming drawn
IN a tension. Why's Because poiitics
continually reach in to interfere ana
to slaughter good sense, and direc''S
our soldiers. Things go wrong De
c.use at present there is no real head
-political heads have not the ao'ii'y
and our military heads are gwen no
opportunity"
7 hate to saw 81 told you So" but
little further along in that same ie'-
tel asked: "How long viii it be be-
fore our able military men will be LETT
To work out this conflict in their ~n
way without interference"
All this, mind you. was carry :"
lime. 1t may not be plain in WASH
;,oton. where the blame lies for all
that has come to the army since then
or understood fully by the people. ou'
e. ,hose in the field. so far as these
three departments that are to be IN
x.s,;o.,el-the quartermaster, inc
wed;ca, and the commissary-it neeos
no investigation to discover what Is
the matter. 1t is summed up IN q nut
shell: Civilian appointments OF IN
competent men. -,
Civilians, however, arc not aitoee'n-
- alone in the falling down. one Oh
the greatest crimes OF The war was
vhen General Brooke allowed the only
pure drinking water at Chickamauga
a. he emf of. Because of that Alone
we have now to contend with tne
~Chickamauga typhoid" which Is con-
.;dered the worst Of all the camp fev-
a.. The owner of CrawfisA Spring
v.nted $4,000 from the government
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-09-24

army. Politics should. in this instance,
stand aside and give full power to mil
itary heads. Az it stands today, war
systems are ruined and politicians are
cursed.
What has become of the sons Of
somebody, the nephews of politicians,
the civilians with shoulder straps?
Have any of them distinguished them
selves? I had my eye on q few, and
thought to let them out of the war in
a blaze Of glory from my pen. 1
could not follow them into Cuba, but
I remembered them affectionately,
and had my blaze ready to touch of
with accounts of their bravery. I
made of myself an investigating COM
mittee, and desisted after the second
name on my list. My blaze would not
burn. My first son was rescued from
a perilous position under freightcar.
where he was hiding. and my second
one succumbed to the first ache in his
little toe as an excuse to stay in the
hospital or be carried about on q
stretcher. I decided it would never
do to hunt up the rest of them. If
these two flunked, all hope for the
others was gone.
The punishment of Cadet Sheldon at
West Point for refusing to salute
civilian fencing master recalls to my
mind some salutes that went amiss at
Chickamauga. Shoulder straps in this
war have put many a "beggar on
horseback" One day in the street at
Chattanooga a private met a second
lieutenant. Standing near was q first
lieutenant from General Wade's staff.
The second lieutenant said to the FRI
vate:
"Why don't you salute me?"
The private, refined looking volun-
teer, looked astonished and finally
said: "what is the matter with you.
John?"
Don't you dare to call me John, and
if you don't salute me will have you
placed under arrest" answered the
lieutenant.
The private gave the salute with q
cynical smile and passed on. just
then the second lieutenant met the
lieutenant from General Wade's STAFF.
He did not salute.
'Why do you not salute me STRIP
said the first lieutenant.
Eh-sir-what?' stammered the
second.
81 am your superior officer. You
should practice what you preach. I
expect you to solute me-" replied
Lieutenant H
The salute was given surily, and the
second lieutenant went his way as
Lieutenant H called the private to
him. He said:
"Are you personally acquainted
with that lieutenant?"
"Yes, sir" was the reply. 81 have
known him eleven years. Seven years
of that time we were schoolmates, and
for four years we have been privates
together in state militia. He has Just
received his commission"
On General Grants staff was, or is,
a man by the name Of Levey. He is a
He was sitting on the
piazza of Lookout Inn one morning,
when a little smooth-faced private
came his way. The little private
seemed not very used to uniform or sa-
lutte. but he was out for Uncle Sam