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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Now that our industrial ills have
been cured by the Republican appli-
cation oiprotection and honest finance
the people are not willing to be again
placed on the operating table for the
benefit Of Democratic political sur
rnnnc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Those papers that are talking most
about CUBA Libre" would be the
first to abuse the administration for
the fearful condition Of anarchy that
would result in Cuba il American
control were ended at once
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

From the beginning of Populism
down to 1898 Barber county, the
home Of Jerry Simpson, gave each
year huge majority for the calamity
ticket Last Tuesday Barber county
elected the straight Republican
ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

How does Mr.. Bryan stand on the
ruling proposition in Democratic
southern states that their govern
ments shall be controlled by white
men, even Il in a miuorityP A good
many Of the governed are not asked
0glve their consent to their govern
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Perhaps Democratic Chairman Jones
can explain away the results of the
elections In the same self satisfied
way that he treated the subject Of
Republican prosperity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Mr.. Bryan owes it to himself and
he owes 1t to the country to take a
brief nap before starting on his 1900
campaign. The country needs a rest
very badly at present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Pennsylvania is all right Catch
the prosperous wage earners OF that
commonwealth voting away their
Jobs! Well, we guess not.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

The Republicans of Kentucky evil
IDENTIFY got the votes but whether they
will get the governor or not Is an
other matter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1899.

Mclean will be obliged to tap an
other barrel before Ohio responds to
bis ambition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

IiAguinaldo is wise he will wait
for complete returns before organic
ing a jolliiication meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Even the train robbing and pocket
picking business seems to share in
the general prosperity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

As the time approaches for the as
sembling Of congress, Mr.. Roberts Of
Utah ponders more and more on the
problem whether or not marriage is a
failure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Wonder how Edward Atkinson OF
Boston feels with $4,000 expansion
majority piled on top of him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

All Admiral Dewey wants now is to
be allowed peace and quiet to enjoy
his new happiness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-16

Mr.. Mclean will learn after a while
that Uncle Mark Hanna never goes
to sleep.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
FROGS AT MuskokA.

Fertile.Drained Gentlemnn's Musical
Yarn from the Wilds of Canada.
President George r. Mckee was in
talkative mood a night or two ago.
Some one said that the frogs had en-
tirely disappeared from Muskoka lake
in Canallh, and after removing the toby
from his mouth. Mr.. Mckee began, ac-
cording to tho New Castle Courant
Guardian:
Il remember when was ut Muskoka
with the first fishing party that ever
visited that spot. Why, do you know
that frogs were our principal article Of
diet? We used to get out in n boat after
them, and as true as tell you the frogs
used to run after us. It was no uncom-
mon thing for US to capture 20 pounds
of frogs legs in one evening. They'd
bite at the bare hook. I've seen them
there fully os big as your pug dog, and
we had a dozen that were selected for
the difference In their tonc of voices
was enabled by the aid of q small stick
to mako those frogs sing a kind OF u
tune. We had a bass, a. double bass, q
tenor, contralto. and, in fact, every
known voice in that choir. Many's the
night have been lulled to sleep by the
music of that bullfrog chorus Why, I
have seen" but he never finished, for
every member OF the symposium had
escaped through the back door.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
Heating Stove for Sale.
Inquire at Drug store.

La Grippe Successfully Treated.
Il have just recovered from the Sec
ond attack of Ia grippe this year." saw
Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher of the
Leader, Mexla, Texas. I'm the latter
case l used ChamberIain's Cough
Remedy, and think with considerable
success. only being in bed little over
two davs against ten davs for the former
attack. The second attack am salts
fed would have been equally as bad as
the first bnt for the use of this remedy
as had to go to bed in about six hours
after being struck with it, while in
the first case | was able to attend to
business about two days before getting
down." For sale by Hay 4 JoHant
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware the pneu-
monia always results from cold or
from an attack OF la grippe. During
the epidemic of la grippe a few years
ago when so many cases resulted in
pneumonia. it was observed that the at
tack was never followed by that disease
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
was used. 1t counteracts any tendency
of cold or la grippe to result in that
dangerous disease. It is the best remedy
in the world for bad colds and la grippe.
Every bottle warranted. For sale by
Hay l. JoHantgen.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
Man who Was Once Engaged to mrs
u. q. Grant ILL.,

Man who Was Once Engaged to mrs.
u. 3. Grant Ill.
Alfred Sanford, unique character
who was supervising inspector of
steamboats, for the port of st. Louis
during President Grants first admin
istration, and who was engaged tc. wed
Julia Dent. now Gen. Grants widow, is
a patient at the city hospital, says a
ST. Louis exchange. He is suffering.
from pneumonia. and Superintendent,
Sutter considers his recovery doubt.
full. When the war broke out for two
years Sanford piloted the famous con-
federate steamer Fred Kennctt. Then
he went over to the union side and
served the remaining two years.
During Grants first administrations
Sanford was pilot on one Of the leading
steamboat lines. He was making $3.50
month. One Saturday night he went
to the Office Of the company and ten
derei his resignation. When reason
was asked he would not give it. He
packed his valise and went to WASH
ington, d. c. He went direct to the
white house and sent his card to Mrs.
Grant. He had not seen her since the
day their engagement was broken
many years before.
Mrs. Grant received him and give
him warm welcome. After n long
talk over old times Sanford told Mrs.
Grant that he had tired of running ON
the river and he wanted to be appoint
ed inspector of steamboats, for the port
OF st. Louis. Mrs. Grant promised %
intercede for him. and in few dayu
the announcement was made that Al
fred Sanford had been appointed to the
position by President Grant. For manv
years Sanford held positions Of prom
inence on the Mississippi river, but mie-
fortune overlook him recently. Hfs
wife died and his children, grown nm.
left him, and now he lies an object ~
charity in . public Institution.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
MEASURING SUNSHINE.
An Ipstrsmeat Which ReesFAs the
Strength Of Every Ray.

A, I.strsmeat Which Records the
strength Of Every Ray.
An instrument which hos been In.
vented for measuring sunshine cleo
tr;cally is 10 sensitive that not the
fa;utest sun ray that mny break
through the cloudy arch of q gloomy
tay is lost, even il it lie but of 4 mo-
ment's duration, says the Pittsburgh
Dispatch. Not only does it catch these
rays of sunlight, but by an ingenious
contrivance it records their degree and
the period of the day at which they
occur. The cylindrical glass tubes.
connected by a stem, are inclosed in q
protecting glass sheath. Mercury is
used to separate the air in the bulbs,
which are filled with pure. dry air and
Theoretically sealed. The space be-
tween the bulbs of the protecting
sheath is then exhausted Of air and
sealed. One of the bulbs is coated with
lampblack and when the sun shines its
attraction for the blackened bulb drives
the mercury up through the stem lead
ing to the clear glass bulb. In its pas
sage it forms q circuit with fine wires
fused into the glass and the record is
instantly carried to q register in the OBJ
servers Office. This register is eper-
ated by clockwork, and upon it's brass
cylinder sheet OF paper bcaring lines
indicating the minutes and hours of
the day is traversed by On automatic
pen. which. actuated by the electric
wires attached to the glass bulbs, makes
an absolutely accurate record of the
intensity and duration of the sunshine
each day,
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

When the British forces were march.
ing to Pekin in 1860, after the capture
of the Taku forts, one of the rivers he.
came so swollen with the heavy rains
that it was rendered impossible. Being
aware that the Chinese generally order
their cotfins years IN advance and keep
them on the premises, orders we're given
to search all the houses of the village,
and collect every coffin. With the aid
of few empty casks, the soldiers con-
structed pontoon bridge of cofiins suf.
ficently strong to bear the artillery, and
the river was thus passed in safety.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
Ordinations in Old Times.

It cost more to ordain minister in
1850 than it does now. There was Rev
Solomon Lombard, the first settled min
lister at Gorham, Me. His annual sal
ary was less than $3.50, yet S120 was
raised TO defray the expenses of his
ordination, December 26, 1850. The
supplies considered necessary on thA,
occasion included two barrels of cider
two gallons of brandy, o barrel of flour,
three bushels Of apples, s4H pounds OF
pork, six candles (not to burn on the
altar, though), one teapot and one
pound of tea, four gallons of rum, one
ounce Of nutmegs, and the same quan'
tity Of pepper. pound of ginger and
one bottle of vinegar.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
THE oEArAwATcH.
The Mysterisus sound That Is sht
BcSbeaP of Childhood.

The Mysterious Sound That Is the
BcEbear of CAildhood.
In 1853 had two chums of the name
of Seth and Cicero Dodge, who lived
down in the forks of Coon. about four
miles below US, says letter in Forest
and Stream. The boys were hauling
wood to town. and they told me- that the
woods down in the forks were alive with
squirrels, and that il would go back
with them that evening they would get
their futhcr to let them have the next
day OF. ard we would have lots Of fun.
l went home and got my No. II nuzzle
loader, plenty of ammunition and my
dog. and went home with them. Father
Dodge hafl built q new frame house,
but it was not large enough 10 accom-
Inodnte the family and any strangers.
90 Cicero and I slept out in the old log
house. l shall never forget the scare
we got that night. AZ boys will, we lay
propositions that suggest themselves
to two 10y chums who haven't seen
each other for some time. Along
toward midnight VIC thought we ds-
covered the presence OF somebody un-
der our bed. To make it more certain,
we distinctly henrd the ticking OF his
watch. We became uneasy. for the
ticking of TINT watch was regular and
inceasant. Atlnst Cicero quietly slipped
out of bed, went over to the new house
and called his father, who came and in
vestignted. Much to our chagrin the
old gentleman soon discovered that the
cause of our dread and forebodings was
only deathwatch at work in an old log
by the side of the bed.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Englishman-What will you takep
Frenchman-I will take drop Of ze
contradiction.
Englishman - Contradiction What
on earth do you mean?
Frenchman " Veil, YOU put in re
whisky to make it strong. re water to
make it weak. re lemon to make it sour,
and re sugar to make it sweet. Den
you say, Heres to you !" and you take
it yourself.-Spare Moments.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

There has just been finished on the
Barmallocb farm. On the Milton estate,
to the north Of Glasgow, teusnted BY
Mr.. Stevenson, and owned bv Mr.. Stir
ling Stewart. What II believed to be the
finest COW hyrs IN TIE kingdom. It b
stalled for - cows, I'D b heated by
steam Pipes. TIE milk honss 10 fur
nished with an installation oe cookers,
which keeps the milk fresh and causes
the cream to riss In summer a. frssly q
In winter.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICEAT p,

GLENwooD sPRINos, Colo, Deo. u, lsos.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has fled notice of his In
tentfon to make final proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Judge of the County Court of Rio Blanco
county, at Meeker, Colorado. on Saturday, Feb
rnary II, 1859, at 10 O'Clock q. m. viz:
Frederick Carstens, of Meeker. Colo. on his
I. d. 9. No. s4l2, Ute, for the w 4 Sc \ Sec %
Tp n, W ". Lot Sec 9, Tpl s, % W and
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of. said land. viz:
il. c. Rock, Adam Smith. James Smith and
Eli Fuller, all Of Aeeker, Colo.
d31-N J. r. SQUIRE, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
Getting Back Mt Her.

"Yes, Mrs. Punk, L can understand
why you woul Int live in small town.
what do YOU mean?H MA
ANYBODY can live in o city. but 1t
takes people who have mental resources
to enjoy life in small town."
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
st. JuI,,cs Church.

Sunday next the services will be as
follows:
Morning prayer and sermon at IL. r
Evening prayer aud sermon at 1880.
The Sunday school will meet ut 10
O'Clock n. IN. -.
The Rev. II. a. Handel extends to
everyone a most cordial invitation to
attend these services. s..--r
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

L. F. Goss informs THE HERALD
scribe that the report that he was about
to sell his ranch and cattle is not strictly
true. OF course, as Mr.. Goss says, if
any one wants his property and has the
hunting purchasers.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Denver stockmen are becoming very
much alarmed at the continued severity
Of the winter. They fear heavy losses
on the plains IL the present cold weather
lasts much longer.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

The Boise City Statesmen reports a
recent fight IN the sage brush between
a coyote and domestic cat, in which
the cat won.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Blue Mountain Monster Dead.
Hy Meeks was In town the first time
for about four months, and brought in
the first information we have had of the
killing of the great bear" of Blue
mountain. Although it has been some
time since the killing occurred it may be
news to great many. The bear was a
large cinnamon which has been poster
ing the Blue mountain range for many
years, killing number of colts and
cows each fall. The animal met death
from gun in the hands Of lily. Meeks
who ran upon him in the open country.
Taking his Winchester and running
along side of the bear on horseback in
regular Buffalo Bill style, he discharged
twelve shots at Mr.. Bruin, and what is
more remarkable even than the killing.
or OF the audacious manner of the
charge, was the telling effect of the
craftsmanship, seven Of the twelve
shots entering the animals body. In a
crippled condition the bear backed into
some brush and awaited further attack
from his pursuer, who brought his horse
to standstill and deliberately fired the
last fatal shot.
The cattlemen feel greatly relieved to
be rid Of this monster, and congratulate
Meeks as the great Nimrod of the Blue
mountains.-Vernal Express.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

The past year was full Of prosperity
for the people of this valley, and all
signs of the times point to continua-
ton of the same on larger scale dur
ing 1899. The next best thing to good
gold mine these times is herd of cat
tie.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

For Christmas and New Years.
For the next fifteen days We will sell
YOU a quart of W. II. McBrayer Whisky.
at the regular price, and present you
with bottle of ID. Champagne.
The KENTUCKY LIoToI STORE.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Mrs. c. J. Shideler has quite curios-
ity for this country. 1t is little orange
tree which she has growing in the house
at the ranch. The tree is about eighteen
inches high and is perfectly healthy
having borne two good sized oranges
the past season.-Riile Reveil!e.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Theo. c. Bode. druggist, from Fort
Collins, came in last evening on a busi-
ness mission. Mr. Bode is thinking of
buying the City Drug store.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Night school resumes Monday night
at 7:3O. and will run during January and
February. Special course in mathem-
atics and bookkeeing, and natural
sciences.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

The weather was cold and disagree
able during the past week, the ther-
mometer being generally below the zero
point.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07


This office is pleased to acknowledge
receipt of The American, Vol. l, No.
is, published at Manila, z. l., by mem
bers of the First Colorado regiment;
also a copy of Ell Comercio, Spanish
paper. For these publications, We are
indebted to Captain, the Rev. David L..
Fleming. chaplain to the First Colo
RADIO. Rev. Fleming. it will be remem-
bered, visited these parts couple of
years ago as the guest Of Boyd Wal
bridge. At the breaking out Of hostil-
titles Mr.. Fleming was-and had been
for a number Of years previous-rector
of st. Georges Episcopal church, Lead
vile; he rendered his services and was
accepted. Accounts from the far-away
Philippines confirms our previous esti-
mate of Rev. Fiening, namely, that he
would make an Ideal regimental parson.
He not only looked after the spirital
welfare of the soldier boys, but got into
the FIGHTING line.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Ed Wolcott went out to the Keystone
ranch last week with three of John
Goff g hounds and Joined Colonel Price
in three days hunt. They party cap,
tured four lions.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

The commissioners held short ses-
sion this week, and will meet again next
Tuesday when the new board will organ
iZe
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

TIE present indications are that the
coming convention of the National Live
Stock association, which will meet at
Denver on Tuesday, January "a, 1899.
will be much more largely attended by
delegates from all sections than was the
last one. Subjects OF the utmost i'm
portance To breeders, shippers and deal
ers will he acted upon. Among these
are: The quarantine regulations; the
dipping of cattle to prevent Texas fever;
cesslon Of the arid lands; reciprocity
with Mexico; the abrcgation Of terminal
charges at the Chicago market; uni
form bounty law; the extension of what
is commonly known as the % hour law;
prohibiting the importation of animals
physically unsound; and many other
matters Of equally as much Importance.
Resolutions oI, these will be adopted
and the necessary steps taken to secure
the proper legislation upon them.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
A Reflection.

Biggs-Is it true tina, Smith, the ice
man. is dead?
Boggs-Y Yes, poor fellow. He cuts no
ice now.-Life.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Up to date, the handsomest 90 calen-
dar this office has received is that of
Hoods Sarsaparilla - the illustrative
subject being The American Girl.n
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Rumor says that James Rector will
return from the east shortly with his
bridc-Rihe Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Steamboat Springs is becoming very
enthusiastic over railway prospects. and
advices from Pittsburg, Pa, would in
dicate that there are good grounds for
Steamboats, jubilation on the present
occasion. Pennsylvania capitalists have
in contemplation the extension OF the
Colorado Il Northwestern into Middle
Park and the Yampa river country.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Hay, as usual about this time of the
year, is in demand at good prices.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Joe Luxen bought 200 head OF cattle
the first OF the week. Billy johnson
took the she stock to Fruita and the
steers will be fed on Plceance creek
Rifle Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
The ice harvest is now in full blast.

After a two weeks vacation, school
convenes again on Monday.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

House and Lots for Sale.
1 will sell my house and three lots in
Meeker at q bargain, for cash.
j2l Mrs. L. L. HARP.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
At JOHN ". WEIGHS,

Old Monongahela Pure Rive Whisky
bottled in bondl; Guckenheimer
Rye; Cedar Brook McBrayer and
Ramsey's Celebrated Scotch Whis-
kies. California Brandy. Old Gala
fornia Port Wine, Claret and Ca
txwba Wines. Imported Wines and
COrdiais. The popular N. K. cigars
and the best bottled and keg beer
always OH hand. at.
JOHN ". WEIGHS,
Rio BIanco Sample Rooms.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

Distinct Seasons Advantageous.
Did you ever think how much better
country that has marked and distinct
climatic seasons is than one with a mix
up of the seasons together?
How much cleaner woman can keep
house in Routt county. Colorado, than
in Illinois, where it is mud in the win
ter, mud in the spring, mud in the sum
mer.
Here in Routt county the clean snow
has covered tue earth that will sleep un-
disturbed till spring. The packed snow
furnishes pavement for the highway
and is an irresistible temptation to all
hearts to throw cares Of all kinds aside
and indulge merry, restful sleighing.
Again the snow covered earth has al
ways been an inspiration to fellowship
of joy and pleasureable gatherings
where all goes merry as a marriage
bell"
The constant winter season renews
the fireside circle. bringing members of
the family together to look into each
Others faces and feel the family compan.
ionship.
Not small moment is the oppor.
tunity afforded during the winter season
for Intellectual culture in the long even.
ings that may be spent in companion.
ship with books. Winter is peculiarly
adapted to invigorating the mind fol
study and development.
Young man, Young woman, havt
some books Of q useful character and
spend many Of the evenings with then
and this will bring profit you will al
ways be proud of.-Craig Courier.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

For Christmas and New Years.
For the next fifteen days we will sell
YOU quart of Guggenheimer Rye, at
the regular price. and present you with
. bottle Of d. Champagne.
THE KENTUCKY LIQUOR STORE.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
uENaY A. wILDHACK.
II County Judgc)
ROTARY AND C0RVEYANcER

Attend to Presumption and Desert
Land filings. take and acknowledge an
nual or fiuai proofs on Desert claims as
well IA Pre-emptinns. institute contests.
etc. Necessary blanks on hand.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
Officc in the Court House,
MEEKER. COLORADO.
"Pure w ate1

Pure copper. lined with block tin, and indie
structible. 1t fits any stove, and is as easily
managed as = tcnkettie.
Twelve Styles-Double Capacity-Same
Price-Onlv Still Recognized by u
s. Government.
Write for booklets containing letters from
prominent bankers, physicians and pastors
from every State in the Union and several
foreign countries.
THE CUPRNiRAPH CO., IS N. Green St.,
II Chicago.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07

For Christmas and New Years.
/ For the next fifteen days We will sell
YOU quart of E. II. TAYLOR Whisky, at
the regular price, and present you with
q bottle Of D. Champagne.
hl THE KENTUCKY LIQUOR STORE.