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The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Lent beginning on last Wednesday,
Rev. Handel held the usual services ap-
propriate to the day at st. James
church. Previously, Mr.. Handel had
removed the beautiful Christmas dec
orations and hung the appropriate
lenten color i purple. mounted with
Latin and Maltese crosses. The rector
not only made and hung these but dyed
the ordinary white cloth to a rich pur-
pie and cut out and mounted the crosses
in his own ingenious way.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Hiram Nobody was in the Municipal
Court Yesterday charged with intoxica-
tion, snl brought about a paradoxical
condition of things there" says the
Boston Transcript Thus, although "a
persons were under arrest charged with
intoxicatioh, charges were preferred
against Nobody. No reason was found
for inilicting penalty on q number Of
these persons, and yet Nobody was dis
charged.'
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT

GLESwooD SPRINGS, Colo. Feb. 2. 1892
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has fled notice of his in
tenton to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
John A. Watson. Clerk of the District Court of
Rio Blnnco county, at Meeker, Colo, on Satur-
day. March ., 1899, ut 10 o'clock a. IN. viz:
George Gonterman, on his P. D. S. No
24l1 Ute, for the Sc "A Sw IA, Lot
Sec 81. TIP N, Il 93 w, and Sc u Sc IA.
Sec B,Tp n. X "a w, and Lot Sec 6, To / s.
X g} w 9Th p N.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land. viz:
Adam Smith. James Smith, J. f. Redpa tn
and John W. Welch. nll of Meeker, Colo
f1l-marlS j. +. SQUIRE. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Work was resumed on the new NJ. E..
church building this week, and if
Boreas will hide his frowning visage
for while and let the glorious orb of
day have an inning, Contractor Niblock
will soon rush it to completion.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

j. B. Wallace of upper Piceance, and
in town Tuesday in connection with
the game violation cases. but as the
liking pin" in the states case was miss
ing, they we're not called on to testify.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

c. T. Carney returned from the Pice-
ance country few davs ago aud re-
ports snow about two feet deep with
several inches on the top of that since
Mr.. Carney says cattle which were de-
pending on the range were beginning
to look shadoWy.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
st. James Church.

Sunday next the services will be as
follows:
Morning prayer and sermon at II.
Evening prayer and sermon at 7:30.
The Sunday school will meet at l0
O'Clock a. m.
The Rev. II. a. Handel extends to
everyone most cordial invitation to
attend these services.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

The dismissal of the game violation
case against Cardnell and others does
not let those parties off. There are
other counts against them, which
will be brought up later on.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
Early Occupation.

Toobee-Wh was Washington s first
occnpation?
Arnott--He was an engrayer.
Toobee-How do You make that ont?
Arnott-He made several cuts with a
little hatchet.-Up to Date.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

AS we go to press King Sol is sitting
on his diamond mounted throne and his
countenance is illumed by radiant
smile, and-Old Boreas has gone in
search of Andre.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

DR.. See, the Missouri astronomer.
says the sun is growing hotter and hot
ter all the time. We are glad he didn't
hold this information until about the
fourth of July next.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

again reduced the time to Chicago and
st. Louis, the new schedule going into
effect tomorrow. The BurlingtoE's
motto is-Grst in everything pertaining
to railway service, and it lives up to its
motto.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

A young lady from the outside gives
Meeker great praise for the good dane
ing and nice behavior of our young men
at the public dances.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

All kinds Of trees, shrubs and roses
for sale by the Grand River Nursery &
Orchard company Rifle, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Rube Ball of the Mecker hotel, re-
ceived Valuable valentine last Tues
day. Rumor says it came IN the shape
of a ten-pOund boy.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
A Good Example.

She-I should think all Young men
would try and emulate the example Of
George Washington.
He-But there are not rich widows
enough to go round.-Town Top cs
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Many of the boys were envyipg Link
Tagert last Saturday evening We don't
know why, but the boys evidently do.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Workmen are busy putting in the
new gas system and by the end of next
week nearly all the stores and a number
of private residences in town will he
brilliantly lighted by acetylene
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

1t was Link Tagert's first appearance
on any stage aud despite slight in
clination in the direction of stage fright,
Link did we'll
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Next Wednesday is Washington's
birthday and the Masons of this vicinity
will observe the occasion by giving Il
grand ball.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
Trees! Trees

Send your orders for trees to j. Il
Fravert. manager, Rifle, Colo. He viii
deliver trees free of charge in April.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOP.-NOrsC
FOR PUBLICATION.
UNIrED STATES LAND OYYIuR.
aCpvW1a Oox y ,

UNIIED BTNIXB LAND OEfTOR.
GLENwOoD SPRINGS, COLo., Jan. Z, lSsO.
NOTICE Is hereby given that A. J. Youuher.
~ of Meeker, Rio Blanco county, ColOr1lo
his desert-land claim No. les, Ute, fur ~ IN
Nwk'IE Nv (, sed Nw \ Nk 8 g: g
dP; y, X: y ~: eth r ~ before tie Cisrf
Meeker, Colo. on Saturday, the ~ ~ q
February, l6U0, at 10 O'Clock q m,
He names the following witpeseep to uruvs
the compsete irritation and reaiauot511 of
said land:
L. 8. BloomAead, william A. Keller. J. =.
tanle-fsb1s IL. eQUIR6 H4110E
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. lies enter
tained hodseful of friends in their
usual regal manner last Tuesday even
ing
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
One and one-Third Fare

For round trip tickets over the Colo
RADIO Midland, in conjunction with con
Meeting lines. to the following events:
February HIS, biennial meeting of
the Fraternal Aid association at Law
renee, kas.
March ell, annual convention of the
National Association of Master Plumb.
ers of the United States at New Or
leans.
Apply to F. N. JoIIanten, at the City
drug store, for tickets and further in
formation.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Judge Foreman holds down "the
bench with as much ability and dig
nifty as if he had sat on the wool sack .
all his life.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Ed Archer sold two young unbroken
mares the other day for Sl25, which
shows that the home market is the best
market.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
IT UNDOUBTEDLY WOULD.

z NDVI bI EIJII1 WVII.D.
If all the trees were cherry trees,
And all parents were unwise
Enough to present hatchcts to
Each boy of Georges size,
1t would be tough on everyone
Who is fond Of cherry pics.
-ChicJpp Daily n
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Mr.. Swan made his boast last spring
that he would make game violation
cases cost this and other counties all he
could. The CaTdnell case is in evidence
that he is carrying out that threat rs far
as lie can Here was one Of the most
fragrant cases OF violation of the game
laws on record, but instead of prosecut-
ing the perpetrators at the time OF their
arrest, with evidence at hand which no
Judge or jury could have ignored.
they were turned loose. Two months
afterward the county was put to the
expense of sending the sheriff after
the defendants and proceedings were
instituted. but when the case comes
up for trial the states witness
is conveniently absent. Yes; it is
quite evident that Mr.. Swan
is more Interested in piling up
costs on the county than getting con-
yictions. Fortunately for the taxpayers
and game interests of this county, well
not he afflicted With Swan much longer
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

A Spanish author has written five
novels of an unique description. The
first is without the letter A, the second
without E, the third without 1, the
fourth without o, and the fifth without
U.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

G. 0. Taylor Whistles. their quality never varies
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
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Professional Cards, when paid in ADVANCE
$500 per year.
Local Notices, Gficcn cents per line for first
insertion and ten cents for each subsequent
insertion. Legal notices ten cents per line for
each insertion.
All communicative should be addressed to
TIE MEEKER HERALD
Meeker. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
"Pure ater

Pure copper. lined with block tin, and indie
structibc. 1t fits any stove, and is as easily
managed AS teakcttle.
Twelve Styles-Double Capacity-Same
Price-Only 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 CUPRHiRAPH CO., IS N. Green ST.,
tt Chicago.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

On Ash Wednesday Rev. Mr.. Handel
had Il celebration of the Holy Com
munion at IL O'Clock. and an evening
service at 7:30 with the full vested choir.
His address was the first of series of
lenten lectures on The Prodigal Son. -
His text was. "A certain man had two
sons and the rector pictured in his
able, eloquent manner, the essentials
to be considered by girl who leaves her
fathers house to make home-the
prodigal's home and homes in general,
and concluded with the power of home
influence for good or evil doings of the
children.
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

q. o. Taylor wh,sties of great value to the sick
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18
Notice of Public Trustees Sale

C o Taylor whI-tle. are not expensive Good too
The Meeker herald., 1899-02-18

Watch this space for special announce
ment next week.
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y Son Estos Sus Sint0mas Z

Predilecci6n al onanismo, em1siones de Ola
q de noche derrames al estar en- presenc1a de
Ideas lascivas; granos, contracciones de los
mtsculos (que son precursores de Ia Epllep-
sal; Pensamientos suen9s yoi!npt61odsos; dos So
sensaci6n do embrutecimiento perdida de Ia
voluntad, falta de enerGfa tmposibilidad de
On los mdsculos, sensacion de tristeza de
sesaliento inquietud, falta de memoria, 1nde-
oision, melancolfa, cansancio despues De quail
4uier eSfuerZo peQuehO, manchaS hotantea
ante la vista, debilidad dsspues del acto de
una perdida involuntaria; derrame al haGer
oidos, timidez, manos pies pegajosos y frios
TENOR ue alg1n peligro inminente de muerte
oinfortunio, impotenc parclal total. DER
ci6n d. los deseos, decaim1ento de la sensbi-
Ndad, or.anos caidos debiles, dyspepsia, etc..
etc. Algunos de esos sfntomas son adver-
tencias naturales para un hombre que debe
recuperar sus enervadas fuerzas whales. o
vendra q ser presa de alguna fatal enter
Nosotros solicitau,os de todos que sufren
as Ssass suS191 e 81 BdTN
ATISO, comunicandose con nuestra Com
pania de medicos espeoialistas que han tent
fermedades de los uervios del sistema se-
xual, y quienes put len garantizar ina Gu
Envienos una relaci6n completa de su case
daudonos todo su nombre direction, edad,
ocupacion, 81 es casado soitero cuales de
los siutomas nombrados Sc le han manifes-
tado Ud., 81 I'd. ha usado algun trata-
miento para gonorrea, estrechez, Stills al
guna otra enferme lad venerea. Nuestra
junta de medicos diagnosticara ensegu1da
cuidadosamente su caso (gratls), informara
& I'd. de 10 que le Gu esta un tratamiento de
30 dias, en- e( que Sc efectuara ina curaoion
radical. SO 10 resta Dlecera I'd su compile
ia salud; volvera I'd. ser un nombre vi
goroso 81 I'd. nos remite IS on billetes de
su pals, como garanIia de buena fe, le enyla-
remos enseguida las medicines requeridas
por correo registradO, tan pronto como nues-
ira junta de medlcos haya decide el compile
to tratamiento q que I'd. debe someterse.
COMPANIA ESPFCIALIsTA del NORTE,
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h0MbRkS DkB|LES

pu6s de la sangre ell fuido vital seminal sea
Ia sustancia mas preciosa en- el cuerpo dei
81 producira siempre resultados desastrosos.l
Muchos hombres han muerto de enfer1ne-
del higado, de los rihones, enfermedades pull
monares, ETC., por haber permitido su vita
lidad gastarse, exponiendose asi ser faclles
victimas de estas enfermedades, cuando al
gunas cajas de nuestras medicines, tomadas
tempo, habrfan impedido estas debilitantes
p6rdidas, ASH preservando su yital1dad para
resistir a los Gtaques de esas peligrosas enfer-
medades.
Muchos hombres han llegado lenta, pero
seguramente, un estado de demencia In
durable causa dc estas perdidas, sin saber
la Verdadera causa del NAL.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

The tempering OF steel with uniform
results as a feat hardly to be achieved
ny the most expert artisan. \ German
inventor had devised a process for ac-
curately obtaining any desired degree
or hardness the variations being effect
ed by changes in the liquid used. and
depending on the fact that graded re.
suits may be produced by the use OF
milk IN varying forms and dilutions-
that Is, by fresh and skinned milk,
sweet and sour whey, fresh and old
butJermilk, and different mixtures with
water The various stages Of acidifica-
ton OF milk are also said to give all
the effects Of hardening in oil and 9TH
or fat mixtures.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
Mrs. Col. Richardson
SAVED BY MRS. PINKHAM.
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lLETrE2 TO MRS. PIHKHAM NO. 7z,s96l
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me from the brink of the grave almost,
and l wish to thank you. About eigh-
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physically. l had been troubled with
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hardly any attention to the trouble.
"At last Inflammation of the womb
and ovaries resulted and then / suf-
tered agonies, had to give up my pro-
fession musician and piano player,
was confined to my bed and life became
terrible cross. My husband sum-
moned the best physicians, but their
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believe l should have contracted the
morphine habit under their care, if nv
common sense had not interviewed.
Zone day my husband noticed the ad
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RHINELANDER, Via
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

An extraordinary insect is described
by a correspondent of the Scientific
American under the above title. The
name was coined by the employees of
the Mountain Copper Company, Limit
ed. because of the remarkable habits
of the fly. The company, whose fur
paces are about six miles west of Red
ding. Col, mine and roast between ten
and twelve hundred tons of ore a day.
Iron and copper sulphides are the main
constituents of the ore, and the sui
phur is forced to part from the metals
by means of heat. To accomplish this
the ore is brought from the mines and
piled in great heaps upon sufficient
wood to kindle it. The huge heaps
approximately two hundred feet long
fourteen feet wide ard siX faa- high
lgnited burn for about thirty days.
When the roasting process Is well
under way clouds Of sulphurCUs fumes
rise from the heaps, rendering re-pira.
ton impossible in their immediate vi.
cinity. Then may be seen. darting in
and out OF the suffOcatiug Napors. Pc
culiar gray flies, about The size of 4
horse fly. that apparently live and
breed IN the smoking ore. hey seem
to thrive in the lelsest fumes. the
lower portion Of the heap s fairly
swarming with them. At night the
workmen are compel "a to cover their
faces with netting and their lands with
gloves. to resist their attacks cor their
bites are very poisonous The flies
were unknown until the SINE ting oper-
atoms began, some years ago.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

Summarizing the habits OF insects.
Dr. L. o. Howard finds that the iniur-
ious kinds include those of 112 families
that feed upon cultivated and useful
plants. and of one family that is para
site on warm blooded animals. Among
the beneficial kinds. he places those Of
seventy-nine families that prey on
other insects, thirty-two families that
act as scavengers, two families that
are useful only as pollenizers, and
three families that supply food for
fishes. There are twenty-five families
that contain both injurious and benef-
cial forms. and forty nine families of
undetermined status.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14
GOOD THEY'RE SMALL.
Ii Ants Were Larger They Would Tn.
doub eddy Own the Earth.


If ants were large enough they would
/ rule the earth. AS it is, they predom-
mate the politics of their own sphere.
and have many human characteristics.
The longest time for which an ant
sleeps is three and half hours. On
awakening, they stretch their legs,
| yawn, and then carefully clean them
selves, by applying their legs to their
mouths and rubbing them over their
bodies, very much in the style of a
I cat washing her face, after which they
comb and brush their heads and bodies
with the natural comb which nature
| gives them.
The most remarkable thing about
| this is that almost every necessity for
which we are obliged in our case to
employ more or less complicated me-
chanical contrivances is provided for
by the physical structure Of the ants.
Ants clean them selves both before
and after sleep. and also after eating.
Frequently one ant will lick and brush
another all over, limb by limb. the
ant operated on sprawling on her back,
relaxing her muscles and abandoning
herself to the enjoyment of the opera
ton.
They are great hunters, attacking
snakes, lizards, rats, mice, centipedes
and beetles.
They even kill the great African
python. 1t is said that if a python has
killed an animal, he dare not gorge
himself with 1t until he has made a
wide circuit and satisfied himself that
there are no driver ants in the neigh
borhoOd. IT. however he meets with
any, he abandons his prey to them,
and discreetly retires. A certain spe-
cies actually keep cows-in other
words, plant lice. When the ants are
hungry they actually milk the aph-
rides by tapping them briskly on the
sides OF the abdomen with their an
tennae till the fluid exudes, when it is
at once sucked up by the ants.
They shut them up in cowhouses and
use them for days.
Ants act as soldiers in a very real
way, and it is no stretch of the lam
guage to call them pitched battles be-
tween ants of the same species, and
raids of one species upon the nests of
another, sometimes to carry off the
larvae and pupae as food Ga modified
form of cannibalism), and sometimes
to supply their own nests with slaves
Certain ants are agricultural. and
allow ant rice to grow up in circle
round their nests, while every other
plant is carefully cut down as fast
as it appears. They SOW the crop reg
ularly. tend it. and harvest it. When
the seeds fall they are carried into the
nest, and the stubble is cleared away.
/ When the grain in the nests gets damp
ed by rain these ants carry it out into
the open to dry.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-07-14

Vienna, July 1.-THE United States
government has declined the proposal
OF the government OF Austria-Hungary
to arbitrate the claims for damages
arising from the death of Austro- Hum
garan subjects during the rloting at
Hazleton, Pa, in September, 1897.