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The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Bad management keeps more people
in poor circumstances than any other
one cause. To be successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead SO that when
a favorable opportunity presents itself
he is ready to take advantage Of it. A
little fOrethought will also save much ex-
pense and valuable time. A prudent and
careful man Will keep q hottie of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy in the house, the shiftless
fellow will wait until necessity compels
it and then ruin his best horse going for
a doctor and have a big doctor bill to
pay, besides; one pays out % cents. the
other is out a hundred dollars and then
wonders why his neighbor is getting
richer while he is getting poorer. For
sale BY Louis F. Strehlke Il Co.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Wash Wakeman. of Buford, reports
the finest stand of oats in the valley
thus far. Wash's ranch lays nicely to
the sun, which probably accounts in a
large measure for his fine crops.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Out in Rio Blanco county Captain
Coon has sold 81 500 worth of elk this
spring from his elk farm.-Middle Park
Times. god
As the captain sold his elk about
year ago. the Times is a trifle behind
time in breaking the news to the people
OF the park.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Everything points to very lively
Fourth at Meeker this year.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

The fishing season opened Thursday
but as the river is still high and q trile
murky, we haven't heard of any big
catches,
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

The mail is getting in on good time
these days, as result Of improved
roads.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

The new NJ. E. Church will be dedi-
Gated tomorrow.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Major Boutwell, is the latest addition
to the hospital list. The major is at
the Meeker hotel and is getting along
nicely.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Unwashed Republicans and others in
need of scrubbing, can have free
bath at Glenwood on Strawberry Day
June oath. OF course, these privileges
are extended to Democrats also, but as
the latter are spotlcssly clean, the
followers OF the immortal Jefferson are
not SO much in need of wash as the
other parties.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Messrs. Rube Oldland and Tom
Leonard returned from Brush creek
Utah last Saturday. They are very
much enthused over the mining outlook
in the Brush creek region. They say
there are large bodies of copper in the
Uintah mountains and one mine is
shipping TO Boston at good profit.
The great possibilities of the Duchesne
and Strawberry valleys. also attracted
their favorable attention. AS soon as
the Indians are "allotted" there will be
big openings for energetic white men
in these valleys.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

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Necker. Colorado.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Johnny had been naughty. go into
the garden, T" said his mother, land fetch
me stick"
Johnnie five minutes later)-Couldn't
find stick, muvver; but here's stone
you might frow at me.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

A large number OF graves in High
land cemetery was decorated last Tues
6sv
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

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The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

For Sale at . Big Bargain.
The Patton house and iots. Good
sawed log house. Lot l00xl5o feet
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Paris has an automobile club wit
1900 members.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

Inquiring boy Ito his mother) Ma
what did the moths eat before Adam
and Eve wore clothes?-Harper's Bazar
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-03

AS many as 4.COO dates have bee
gathered from a single palm.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
Trees and Rainfall.

Eds. Record Union: The conten-
ton that the natural growth of trees
mas tendency to increase the rainfall
OF place think is not tenable. The
primary condition favorable to forest
growth was moisture. Without suffi-
clent moisture to sustain the vigor
OF their growth we would have
no forest trees, and by de-
creasing the amount of moisture
necessary for their sustenance forest
trees would die. Therefore it is rea-
sonable to believe that the same
amount Of moisture existed over forest
land areas before tree growth as ex-
listed after tree growth If that is so,
is 1t not reasonable to assume that
the natural growth of trees has no in
fiuence on rainfall? There is no doubt
but tree growth, wherever obtained,
prevents rapid evaporation of the rain
fall, and by such prevention conserves
the water OF a watershed. The amount
of precipitation for the whole surface
area of the earth cannot be greater
than the amount of the evaporation
the amount of precipitation for any
given area through the agency of tree
planting, does it not follow that de-
crease of precipitation will take place
over some other area? In that event
we are only robbing Peter to pay
Paul. The fact is, in so far as Califor
MIA is concerned, our rainfall results
from one cause only, viz: The influence
exerted on our climate by cyclonic
areas from the North Pacific Ocean
Without these cyclonic areas all sea-
sons in California would be as dry as
are our summer seasons during which
the cyclonic areas exert no influence
on our climate.
Whatever is the cause of these peri
odic cyclonic disturbances is the pri-
mary cause of our rainfall, and in the
opinion of the writer, while he believes
forestation preserves ground water,
forestation does not produce rainfall.
In arousing public sentiment to the
necessity of forest preservation and
tree planting in general correct rea-
sons for doing SO should be given
Everything should be done by the peo-
pie of California not only to preserve
the forests, but to reproduce those that
have already been cut down. There is
this relation between forests and crops:
The influence of forests tends to de-
crease evaporation, and by checking
evaporation moisture is held in reserve
in the ground When there is lack OF
rain this reserve of moisture does its
work in sustaining plant life, and there
is not the great loss that there other
wise would be.
MAURICE CONNELL,
Observer, Weather Bureau.
Red Bluff, Cal
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Miss Mamie Reuter-, who had been
visiting relatives and friends during the
fair, has returned to resume her studies
at Merced.
Mrs George w. Root and Miss Mabel
Root of San Francisco are visiting DR..
Root of this city.
Masonic Hall was the scene of a
very pleasant gathering on last Monday
evening" Mrs Maria A. Pierce, Worthy
Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern
Star, paid an official visit to Columbus
Chapter, No 1T. The beautiful ini-
tiatory work was given in an able and
impressive manner by the excellent
corps of officers of the chapter. Tne
decorations were artistic and dainty,
feathery asparagus and graceful pepper
branches adding to the beauty Of the
room An arch of colored electric lights
was erected in the east end of the hall,
around which was twined asparagus
fern and pepper, and large punches of
parnpas grass stood at the foot of the
dais. 1t was like a glimpse of fairy
land, and many were the expressions
of praise for the committee of decora-
ton, under the able direction of Mrs.
Lima Woods Martin. Mrs. Sallie Welden
gave a recitation in an able manner.
Among the visitors from the different
chapters in California and Nevada were
Mrs. Maria A. Pierce, Worthy Grand
Matron, of Oak Leaf Chapter, No. $, OF
Oakland; George L. Darling, Associate
Grand Patron. of Golden Gate Chapter
No. 1, San Francisco; Gilbert y. Dan
iels, Past Patron of Oak Leaf Chapter,
No. 8, Oakland; James G. Wood,
Worthy Patron of Argenta Chapter, NO.
156, of Virginia City, Nevada.
Light refreshments were served at
the close of the chapter, and it was a
late hour when the company dispersed.
Mrs. NJ. L. Hoover has returned to
Sacramento to remain for a MONTH
Miss Alys NJ. True is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. A. S. Kemp. Her many
friends here will be glad to hear of
her return. Miss True is quite promi-
nent in musical circles in the North
west, being considered the finest con-
tralto in Seattle.
Mrs. A. S. Kemp has returned from
two months visit to her home in
Seattle.
Ed. S. Parke and wife of Oroville are
visiting relatives in Sacramento.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
HELD TO ANSWER.
James Scott Says He Will Plead
GUILTY in the Sunerior Court.

In the City Justice Court yesterday
James Scott, the man who on Friday
was arrested by officer Bagley and
charged with burglarizing the room OF
Madeline Smith. on l. street, between
Second and Third. was held to answer
to the Superior Court. bail being fixed
in the sum of $4,000.
Scott, who is an old steamboat man,
told the Judge he was never in trouble
before; that he had been drinking for
two weeks and that had he been sober
he would never have stolen the cloth
ing. To the officers he said he would.
when taken before the Superior Court,
plead guilty to the charge.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
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Three Purses Found.

Yesterday morning pair Of overalls
and three purses were found in the
back yard of G.. w. Brown, 1913 N
street. The theory is that a thief after
reaping his harvest of shekels, changed
his clothes to escape detection, and
threw away the evidences of his guilt.
The purses were the kind usually car
ried by women.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
EvERYBoDY,s COLUMN.

Under this heading the Record Union
VIII puoIsh short letters from CORE
sponoents on topics of interest tc the
munications will be understood to repre-
sent only the views OF the writer's. All
communications must be accompanied by
non unless SO desired, but as a&guarantee
Of good faith.-Eds.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

The case of c. E. Wilson, charged by
j. McKinstry with obtaining goods un-
der false pretenses, came up before JUS
tice Henry yesterday and was dismissed
for lack of evidence.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Daley Company concludes its
engagement at the Clunie Opera-house
this evening. when it will present the
new military drama. full of vivacity.
wit and thrilling scenes, Current
Cash" The Daley troupe has had a
successful season despite the many
counter attractions in the way of en-
tertainments. It's success has been due
to it's merits. the faithful work of all
its. people and especially the artistic
achievements of Darrell Vinton.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
At the Ball Game.

Take a couple of La Primerencia ci-
CARDS in your pocket to the ball game
and you will doubly enjoy it.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Hop pickers wanted at Pleasanton
See want ad. on classified page.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

The Williams Vaudeville Company
will give its final performances here
this afternoon and evening under the
canvas on Seventh street, near K It's
entertainment is crisp, clean and inter
esting.
They will continue this week with
matinee daily. Manager Williams
wishes to announce to- night an entire
change of program, introducing for the
first time in this city the ''Krebe" fam
lily, two ladies and two gentlemen in
quadruple bar acts, aeriel trapeze, ex-
centric clown singing and grotesque
dancing, and Miss Phoebe Girard the
charming sentimental balladist and
serio-comic artist, and "Uno," the
Oriental juggler, the magical wonder
worker and equilibrist.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Hazel Kirke'' was the attraction at
the Clunie last night and drew a full
house, and an appreciative audience,
which was liberal in its applause. Dar-
rell Vinton played Dunstan Kirke, the
stern old miller, and gave an excellent
portrayal of the rugged old man. Mr..
Vinton had to contend in the minds of
theater habitues with the memory of
Couldock's rendition of the part. but
in the scene in the first act where he
| curses his daughter and casts her off,
he suffered but little by comparison
and some thought him nearly, if not
fully equal to the veteran actor, in his
intensity and power, bringing out the
full strength of the situation in all its
impressiveness. May Nannary, as
f! Hazel Kirke, was very effective and
natural and the curtain had to be rung
UP again at the end of the scene for
them. Louis Belmour's Squire Rodney
was a good bit of acting, while Dailey's
Barney O'Flynn was humorous, as
usual, and Olive Madison's Dolly Dut-
ton was a sprightly personation.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

hardware bicycles, carts. buggies, car
riages, phaetons. Balm farm and header
wagons. Send for catalogue.
The record-union., 1899-09-17
WOOD AND COAL. sMecAw

have been awarded the contract to supply
the public schools of the city for one
year, being the lowest bidders 1t will be
to your interest to see them about your
winters wood or coal. Office SIS L street
Cap. phone 53S
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Miss Emerson of San Francisco is
visiting Miss Alice Baker of this city
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Miss Hazel Hubbard returned Tues
day from her camping trip at Copley
where she has been the guest of Mrs
e. /. Calvin. She will spend a few
days with Mrs. VIM. M. Siddons before
joining her mother in San Francisco.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Mr. and Mrs. j. E. Renolds of Grand
Island are visiting friends in this city
for few days.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Mrs. +. A. Fairbank and daughter,
Gladys, returned Friday night from an
extended visit in Oakland and San
Francisco.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Miss Liela Marvin of San Francisco
is visiting Helena oatman of this city
for few days
&s
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Miss Jones of Grass Valley visited
the Misses Beaumont this last week.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

Imitation cut glass; a fine
polish and finished exception
ally smooth. Set consists OF
half gallon pitcher, six tumb-
lers and metal tray. Price, the
set, $1.00 Price, pitcher only,
60 cents. Price, tumblers only,
$100 the dozen
The record-union., 1899-09-17
Wilson's Case Dismissed.

ObSerVer, Weather Bured
Red Bluff, Cal.
The record-union., 1899-09-17

his summer vacation very much i'm
proved in health.
The party of well known sportsmen
who left two weeks ago for a hunt in
the mountains of Oregon returned Sat
urday morning, after a most success
full trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
THE CHARLESTON
CAN'T BE SAVED
SHE LIES IN An OPEN SEA
10 Naval Circles the Accident Is
Considered Quite UnavOid-
able

MANILA. Nov. 14.-Further details
regarding the grounding Of the United
States cruiser Charleston shows that
she struck an uncharted coral reef 10
miles east of Laamiguen.
After the first efforts to right her, the
officers feared she might slide of be-
cause Of the heavy sea and they aban-
doned the attempt TO save her. They
hurried to the launches and boats and
rowed away, prepared to fight for a
landing with two colt guns. lS4 rifles
and 10 days rations,
Some of the officers and men dressed
only in paiamas and their undercloth-
ing. Two hours after the Charleston
struck all had gotten away. The re-
port that the crew remained two days
on the vessel is inaccurate, The party
returned two days later, but found IL
impossible to save anything.
The first landing was made on little
island with front of barren rocks,
Next day the boats again took to wa
ter and proceeded to Kamiguin island
where landing was made in the ex-
pectauon that firing would be neces-
sary. The Charleston's men found a
half-savage people who regarded them
with curiosity rather than hostility
Lieutenant Mcdonald was four days
ailoat, keeping under shelter of hostile
shore for two days on account of high
seas, being most of the time in soak
ing rain. Finally, the officer and his
companions overlook the transport Az
tee, which carried them to the battle
ship Oregon.
The Charleston was returning trom q
five weeks cruise along the eastern
coast of Luzon.
In naval circles the accident is con-
sidered quite unavoidable, The only
wonder is that there are not more of
such disasters in the Philippine waters,
which are most indifferently charted.
The Charleston lies practically in the
open sea and there is no hope of saving
her or her valuable paraphernalla and
the contents of the cruiser.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15

teers and 1900 entrenced insurT nts.
Our loss included Major Logan. gho
was CALAMITY leading the battalion, and
six enlisted men killed. Captain Green
and II men were wounded. mostly very
slight. The enemy we're routed, leaving
81 dead In the trenches Their total
loss is believed to be 3Oe
"Lawton reports from San Jose that
In the vicinity OF San Nicholas, north Of
Tayuig. Vessels captured lS carts with
the insurgents war department records.
A printing press and complete outfit OF
the insurgent newspaper and a large
quantity OF rice were captured. The
cavalry Is still actively engaged and
the Infantry Is pressing on from San
Jose and Araga. The roads are imprac-
tlcable for any wheel transportation
ard the horses are foraged on rice and
er,Nlnr rice straw. OTIS"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15

LONDON, Nov. 15.--4;30 a. m.-There
is no additional news regarding the pro-
gress OF hostillties in South Africa, this
morning except dispatch from Mafe-
king. forwarded by a runner, dated Oct.
81, which says during the afternoon
General Cronje, the Bcer commander,
sent an envoy to Colonel Baden Powell,
under flag Of truce TO declare that he
did not consider that the Geneva con-
vention authorized the flag Of the red
cross society to fly from several build
iugs at once in a town and that in his
opinion the employment Of natives
against the whites and the use Of dyna-
mite mines were both opposed TO rules
OF war.
Colonel Baden Powell replied that
the Geneva convention did not stipulate
as To the number OF rcd cross stations
permissible and that the Beers were
only required to respect the convent
hospital and the womans Laager all Os
which were beyond the town limits.
The British commander also pointed
out that mines were recognized ad-
juncts Of civilized warfare and that the
defenses of Pretoria were extensively
mined.
Despite these warnings from Colonel
BADEN Powell. the Beers continued de-
liberately to shell the hospital and
womsns Lager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
MAJOR LoGAN's DEATH,

Killed While Leading His Battalion
Against 1900 Bntrenched Natives.
WASHINGTON, Nov 14,-A cable dis
patch received at the war department
announces that Major John A. Logan
Third-third volunteer infantry, has
been killed in a fight in Luzon, He was
leading his battalion in action. He is
a son OF the late General John A. Logan
OF Illinois, and Mrs, Maria Logan,
now resident of washington, He
leaves a widow and three children at
Youngstown, Ohio. The news of the
death Of the major was contained in the
following dispatch received from Cen
eral Otis under date Of Manila today:
Wheaton reports, November 12, that
there was an engagement near San
Jacinto between the Thirty-thlrd volun-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
A CHASTITY TRAFFIC,
Arrest of Man Engaged in Shipping
Bodies to Medical Students.
Charleston,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Nov H.-Four zinc
lined trunks such as used by travelling
men in carrying samples, each contain
ing corpse, Were taken from the
baggage room at the Union station to-
day and Frank Thompson, city under
taker of Memphis, Tenn, is under ar
rest.
For some time the police have been
aware that a traffic in human bodies
has been going on through this city and
they have been on the watch for the
guilty ones Recently a shipment of
four bodies in trunks was made to w.
II, Hansen. at Keokuk, Iowa, for whom
those captured today were also in
tended.
When taken to the police headquar-
tcrs, Thompson made clean breast of
tine whole affair He said he had the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15

MANILA. Nov. it.-General Wheaton
WAS informed Saturday THAI the enemy
was gathering at San Jacinte for the
purpose Of preventing the Americans
controlling the road from Daguapan
north. whereby Aguinaldo might re-
treat. The Thirty-third Colonel Howe
commanding. and a detachment Of the
Thirteenth with a gatllng gun. Howland
commanding. were sent 10 disperse
them.
The troops encountered the worst
road ever found In the island OF Luzon
one hundred soldiers had Co drag the
gailing gun part OF the way, horses be-
ing useless,
The insurgents opened the fight, two
miles from san Jaeinto. Philippine
sharpshooters. hidden in trees, houses
and small trench across the road
held their hre until the Americans were
close TO them. When they began fir
ing other Fnpnos opened FIRE from
thlckets. right and left, further away.
The lnsurgent shaJushooters picked
OIL officers first. Five OF the Americans
who fell wore shoulder straps or
cheyrons. But the Thirty-third never
wavcred. Its crack marksmen brought
the Filiplnos down from trees like
squirrels and Americans rushed the
trenches, leaving four dead insurgents
there.
The regiment then deployed under fire
with Major John A. Logan's battalion
In the center, Major Cronie's on the
right and Major Marsh's on the left. The
slirmlsh line which was mile long,
advanced rapidly keeping up a constant
fire. The FiliplnOs made an uneXpect-
edly good stand, many of them remain
ing under cover until the Americans
were within 20 feet of them
The insurgents are supposed to have
rctreated toward Dagupan 1t was Inn
possible to pursue them as the Amer
lean troops were exhausted and their
supply OF ammunition was low,
The officers say 1t is impossible for
General Wheaton to attempt a junction
with General Young on account Of the
roads Prisoners say It Is reported that
Aguinaldo with an army they estimated
al 10000 (probably great exaggeration)
is returning toward Dagupan, intending
to leave by railroad for the northwest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
MoLINEux on TRIAL.

NEW YORK, Nov. l4-Roland B.
Molineux was put on trial for his life
today in the court of general sessions
before Recorder Gof, charged with the
death of Mrs. Katherine ]. Adams, De-
cember %. 1885 Mrs. Adams died after
swallowing what was believed to be
a headache powder that had been sent
through the mail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
WHEATON AT sALINDA

stormed the Native Works, Losing Sew
en- Killed and IA Wounded.
LONDON, Nov i4,-Special dispatch
es from Manila say that seven Ameri-
cans were killed and 10 wounded in
wheaton's daybreak attack this morn
ing on the town Of Salinda, which was
stubborrly defended. After heavy fire.
the Americans charged and stormed the
works. Seventy-sevsa dead Filipnos
were counted in the trenches.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
NINE THOUSAND HORSES.

ST PAUL. NOV 1.-THE Northern
Pacific has completed arrangements for
the transportation Of over 1900 horses
from Central Washington points 10
81. Paul and eastern points. The trans
portn,ion II 5000 horses will require
900 cars each containing % horses. It Is
the intention Of the movers in the en-
ter prise 10 break the consignments into
smaller lots and scatter them through
out the eastern states.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-15
SEEN AGAIN.
Another Escaped Splniard Reports that
Gilmore and His Companions
Are Wen.

WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-THE fol-
lowing was received 1t the navy depart
ment from Watson today;
Manila, Nov. 1i,--An escaped Span
ish prisoner at San Fabian reports see-
Ing Lieutenant Gilmore on November
In Iarlac with five men, all well He
crossed the mountains from Baler In
May with IS men, The location Of the
other eight men is unknown. Have
cabled Hong Kong for salvage for the
Charleston"