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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
THE CITY WITHOUT GAS.
Lower Works Operate Few HOurs-Papers
GrentIY Handicapped.


For n few hours last night there WAS
gas. but there is none in the mains at
pre sent. The Lower gas-wOrks had TO
shut down at II o'clock Monday mght.
The water put out the fires at that hour
and il did not subside sufficiently TO al
low of their being rekindled until yester-
d8v afternoon. The manufacture of gas
was resumed last night about 10 o'clock.
lsu there was not supply OF any value
until midnight The pressure was not
normal until after I o'clock this morning.
At 2.3O il was discovered that water had
gotten into the mains in the submerged
districts. and the works had 10 be smut
down. as there was danger of an eNplo-
sion consequent upon the forcing OF the
gas back into the works by the water.
Business-houses and residences where
gas is usually the only Illuminating agent
were not lighted last night save by
candles and oil lamps. Many OF the
business houses were closed.
The Dispatch and the other city papers
suffered great Inconvenience by the fall
ure of the gas supply as IL was
difficult 10 heat the metal for the type
setting machines. Gasoline lamps were
brought into reQuisition. though the re-
suits were far from satisfactory, ana q
good deal Of type was set by hand. The
pressure of gas became sufficient by J
O'Clock this morning 10 return TO its use
i'm operating the machines. but after 2:3D
the makeshift had to be again used.
Superintendent w. T.. Knowles. of the
gas-works. was nearly broken down last
night having been almost constantly at
the Lower works since early Monday
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
isTUMIAN CANAL ROUTES.
The Proposed EXnminntion-Presi-
Dental Plans.

WASHINGTON. March THE Presi-
don't brought the attention of ON"
~, m the session to-day 10 the lsthmian
canal The purpose was to decide upon
the measures TO be- adopted 10 carry out
the direction OF Congress 10 make
thorough examination Of the various
,o,,tes Nicaraguan and Panama, and re-
uort the result To the next session oi
congress. 1t was realized that the task
set was well-nigh impossible Of compli-
ance in consequence of the large amount
of work involved in a thorough examlna-
tion or each route. which is shown by
the fact that the walker commission was
NOT able To present more than mere
outline OF the survey made last summer
oS the Nicaraguan routes. No decision
was reached to-day as to the details put
IL is believed that the President VIII
hava recourse TO the plan Of appointing
one or two additional members OF the
Walker commission and extending lhe e
functions OF that body to cover the whoie
aald I'm Columbia as vel rs IN Nicaia-
qua and Costa Rica.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
CAPE CHARLES.
4 Pretty Lively Wind-T"Ic-
nhnnc Wires Down.

CAPE CHARLES. VA. March 7.-(Spe-
cial)-A terrific wind and snow-storm
has been raging here since last night. a
westerly wind is blowing az the rate OF
sixty 10 sixty-1ve miles per hour Ihe
Government tc'eT Thone line, which con-
meets this place with the life-saVing sta
tions along the Atlantic coast Is not
working. The line was badly damaged
during the blizzard last onth, and has
not been repair d. although a force OF
lnemen has been working on 1t daily.
The principal trouble seems 10 be WIN
the cables connecting the mainland with
the islands \ report from the Beacn via
Halwood states that several schooners
were sighted off Wallops Island thIs
morning. and seemed To- De ashore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
SMALLPOX PRISONER
Escapes from Newport News
Pest-HOuSe

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March 7.-(Spe-
cial)-Andrew Drayton, the negro slayer
of James Clarke. who has been indicted for
murder and who was sent 10 the pest
house suffering with smallpox effected
his escape from the "strong-house' at
the grounds this morning when the guards
took refuge from the storm. He is heavily
shackled. but all efforts 20 locate him
have proved fruitiess City-Sergeant Mil
stead and a posse have been searching
the woods all daV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
PLAYED "HONESI oCN'
Tod Sloan Lost f14o on 'he
Kaiser wilhelm.
CNew York Sun-HhJ

motion was made before JUSTICE
ee,,,,ohn,an Of the City Court, yesterday
70 punish Jockey James Tod Sloan LOT
-, ~ court in failing TO appear ior
coi.einpt p,ion before trial on Saturday on
eN"ln,,,a .n'.,,nr ohtalned by Charles W. Dutton;
an oruer ',ng him for $50, borrowed
'~nOey wnO - II appeared that the order was IS
money sinan's attorney instead OF on
ssnvsJ s,,nse,f ~ and the motion was dismissed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
Engraving in Richmond.

Richmond lseddei tlly
Gentlemen.-Th engraved lnFilauonS
for the Philologian Richmond College
Literary Society. mentioned in your issue
Of Saturday. were gotten out by US, ana
are eoual 10 any gotten out In the United
states ana were engraved In our own es-
tablishment-the only establishment VI
tho kind i'm this city. Yours truly
l. y. JONES a. SON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
New Bicycle Club.

We want fifty people To join a new
bicycle club on a popular plan. Costs 81
a week for twenty-five weeks. The best
$50 wheel on the market. No other ex-
penses attached. although the club VIII
nave extensive social features. club runs.
etc This is the best chance you " VI ever
nave 10 get a fine wheel upon such easy
pavments Send your name and address
10 CAPITOL Cycle Club. care Dispatch OF.
nee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
POPE CONSIDERED CURED.
No Further Bulletins Will BE
Issued.

ROME March The following bull
lotin was issued this evening:
"The condition of the Pope continues very
satisfactory. lis functions are normal
"As the august patient must be consider
cd cured as regards the operation no fur
Their bulletins Will De published
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
SHOCK OF 1000 VOLTS.
II Is Sustained by M""' """
survives.

NEW YORK. March Joseph Hemp
hill an employee of the LexngtOn-avenue
cable power-house, while working at MS
switchboard to-day. received and survived
an electric shock of about 700 volts. me
mans body was burned black from head
10 foot; every stitch of clothing was torn
from him. and he fell senseless through
hole instantly burned IN he moor Dy the
current. Hemphill is expected 10 iiFe.
The doctors who attended MIN say 'icl
f., M case ON record Of "A man withstand
inc similar shock The accident was
caused through Hemphills trying 10
,tohten loose screw on the switchboard,
and IN some way creating a circuit. The
enormous power Of the shock may De
Judged from the fact that until the clr-
cults were readiusted all the ears on the
rood were brought 10 a standstill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
MORE blizzard SOUTH.
Mercury Below Freezing-fr"it he-
Iieyed Gone.

COLUMBIA. ;. G., March 7.-Central'
Western. and Northern South Carolina
experienced more blizzard weather yes
terdav and to-day. the day preceding be-
ing characterized by spring weather with
the thermometer at 81. I'm some places
tho mercury went as low rs 10 above.
Here il reached %, and has not been
sbove freezing in twentyfour hours. The
cold has been accompanied by severe
northwesterly winds.
Renorts from various other points bring
rc,rs Of brief but heavy snowfalls, and
statements TO the effect that farmers be
lieye this spring freeze has indeed XIII
ad all chance Of fruit and vegetable crops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
- ,,,,.r and Periodical stamps

The newspaper and periodical stamps,
which have been sent 10 the pVs,i,'"9ssl w.,
aaia IN collectors and others, are
.,,,di, disappearing. There is grahd
1a,,'a,d for This series all over the coun-
try and in New York alone 1t Is reported
,hat over three thousand sets have been
sold There are twelve stamps In eaen
set
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Be sure TO read auction advertisement
I'm Thursdays paper OF Mr.. j. Watson
Phillips sale Of Fine Furniture. who Is
disseminating housekeeping at No. 1907
west Main street Sale positive and with.
out reserve. A rare chance for those In
want OF first-class furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
II the Baby IL Cutting Teeth

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Wlnslows Soothing syrup.
for children teething. IL soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind collie. and Is the best remedy
for djarrhoea. twenty-five cents a bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Mrs. ". A. Faulkner. Purchasing Agent.
has removed 10 No. PIT west lzlst street,
New York Mail orders promptly tlled.
Samples sent on request.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Warner Moore Coal Department. Call
temporary new phone. 1903.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Warner Moore Coal Department. '-all
Temporary new phone. 1893.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
The Weather.

, WASHINGTON. March 7.--Forc.
tr.io cast for Wednesday:
For Virginia-Fair weather:
high, northwesterly winds. slowly
diminishing.
For North Carolins-Fair weather:
slowly rising temperature In western and
southern portions; fresh to brisk northeriy
winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES.
TERDAY was cold and cloudy. after the
snow-storm OF the early morning. with
clear skies at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08

Mean temperature. re....... ............s "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-08
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES

Siate OF thermometer:
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
Benny's Failure.

Benny, the 4year-old member Of the
family, had been trained to believs in
the deep water form of baptism. This
is believed to be the reason why he was
trying to plunge the household cat into
a bucket Of water. The animal resisted.
1t howled and scratched and clawed and
used violent Language. Finally Benny,
with his hands covered with scratches
and with tears In his eyes, gave it mp.
Darn youl'' he said go an be a
Methods If you want to!''-Chicago
Tribune.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
Notice to Taxpayers.
Office of the County Clerk of !
Rio BlHnco county
Meeker, Colorado, June "A, 1888.

Notice is hereby given that the COM
missioners of the county and state
aforesaid, will sit as board of equali-
zation for the adjustment and correc-
tion of the assessment roll of 1889 on
Monday, the 3rd day of July, and con-
tinuing in session for not less than
three nor more than ten consecutive
days; and again on the third Monday
in July tbeing July II, 1882 and con-
tinung in session not less than two nor
more than ten consecutive days, to hear
complaints.
All parties having complaints to make
are respectfully requested to appear be
fore the board on the dates given above
when they will be heard.
E. E. FoRDHAM,
County Clerk.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
Who IN He?

An Aspen special to the Denver
Times says:
IA Young man fioated into Aspen tie
other day without money, but from his
eye there flashed the radiance of hope
and his manner indicated the belief that
the world owed him living and he was
going to get it. lie applied at several
places for work. but was not successful.
He said he was 10 years old and had
come over from Meeker. where he had
an interest In herd Of horses. Not
securing work in Aspen, he started out
On foot for Independence, twenty miles
east of Aspen, to try his luck there. In
the evening he returned and announced
that he had turned back when ten miles
on his journey. He applied to Owen
Thom, a prominent feed merchant and
lumber dealer, for work. and this gentle
man promised the boy work. The lad
then put his hand down in his pocket
and pulled out a piece of ore glittering
with yellow metal and asked Mr.. Thorn
if that STUFF was copper The mer-
chant at once saw that it was q fine
piece o: quartz and about half free gold.
Being questioned, the boy said he had
found large slab of the ore under a
cliff about ten miles above town. Mr..
| Thorn said he would take the ore and
have it tested, and if it was of any
value he would go to where the ore was
found, make location and give the
youngster an interest. Arrangements
were made to go to the place next morn
| ing and the merchant paid for the
young mans accommodations at good
hotel. When morning came, however.
the meek Young man from Meeker had
hit the trail down the railroad track and
the incident was closed. The tramp
got two meals and a nights lodging at
Mr.. Thom's expense, and Mr.. Thorn
has nice specimen of gold quartz
worth something over 10000 per ton.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

All the preliminaries for the 10-round
boxing contest between Buckingham
and Blake are arranged. The bout
will take place in the old court house
hall on the evening Of the Fourth and
promises to be a spirited contest as
both men are In active training and are
verv clever with their dukes" Five
ounce gloves will be used and the con-
test will be for points.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND lEEICE AT

GLESwoop SPRINGS, Colo, June 10, 1899.
N1oTICE-1s hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his fnten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim
aud that said proof will be made before Henry
A. Wildhack. U. S. Commissioner, at Meeker,
Colo. on Saturday, July -, 1899. at 10 O'Clock
u. M. viz: Munford A. Mott, of White River.
Colorado, on his d 5 No a4ac, Ute for the n E,4
NE u. Sec 50, n u NV Il, and Sc y NV Il,
See "a, Tp2 N. Rg7 w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Gustav Anderson and Olof Anderson of
Meeker, Colorado. and James w. Shepard and
George :. Witter, of White River. Colorado.
jul7-Jy:s' j. F. SQUIRE, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

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
favorable opportunity presents itself
lie 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 bottle 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 big doctor bill to
pay, besides one pays out 25 cents. the
other is out hundred dollars and then
wonders why his neighbor is getting
richer while he is getting poorer. For
sale BIZ Louis F. Strehlke Il Co.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
A New Denver-s.. Louis Flyer,

A New Denver-Ss. Louis Flyer.
Travellers destined for Kansas City,
st. Louis and points beyond should be
careful, when they buy their ticket, to
specify that it must read "via the Burl'
ington Route" If they do this and go
east on the st. Louis Special, the Burl-
ington's new Denver-St. Louis FLYER,
there will be no question about comfort
en- route.
The st. Louis Special made its first
trip June 4th. 1t leaves Denver at LAC
p. m. arriving at st. Joseph and Kansas
City next morning and st. Louis next
evening
"ONLY ONE NIGHT ON THE ROAD"
1t makes Union Depot connections
with ALL morning trains out of Kansas
City and with ALL evening trains out OF
st. Louis.
Through sleeping and reclining chair
cars, Denver to ST. Joseph and st, Louis.
Chair car to Kansas City. Dining car
and Understanding library car, Denver
10 Oxford. The latter is something
which no other DenverSt. Louis train
has. =
G. W. VALLERY, Gen. Agent,
1929 Seventeenth St. Denver
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

The Denver Stockman notes our
Fourth of July cebration as follows:
Meeker, Colo, is pluming herself for
one of those old-time Fourth of July
celebrations, at which the stockmen and
the ranchmen Of that prosperous por-
tion of Colorado mean to enjoy them
selves, as they alone know how. There
is prepared program Of amusement
that will last from daylight to dark. anc
indications are that no cattle may be az
pected from that section before IT
third week in July-or until the c4e-
orators get well rested up.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Wanted-A prophet who will tell a
shipper when to ship, thus saving a
crowded market and consequent slump
in prices. The Stockman will vouchsafe
the positive statement that such a man
can obtain a bigger salary than the
president of the United States, and not
be burdened with cares and vexations
of state.-Denver Stockman.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

DIR. Ketcham will be in Meeker until
the 18th of July. The doctors present
appointments will keep him very busy
until after the Fourth. All who wish
dental work done should get dates at
Once.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
Rio BIanco Sample Rooms.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate of Jerm II. Beard, deceased:
The undersigned, having been appointed ad
ministratrfx Of the estate OF Jerrn II. Beard
late of the county OF Rio BlAnco. in the State o1
Colorado. deceased. hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the County Court OF said
county, at the Court House in Meeker in said
county, ut the June term, 1893, on the has,
Monday In July pext, wiz: July 81, 1850 al
which time all persons having claims against
suid estate are notified and requested TO attend
for the purpose Of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment to the under
signed
Dated at Meekcr, Colo. this e9th day Of
July, A. d., 1899. Cora NJ. BEARD,
j3-j,-s9 Administrative.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

was seriously afflicted with a cough
for several years, and last fall had a
more severe cough than ever before. /
have used many remedies without re-
ceiving much relief, and being recon-
mended to try bottle of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy, by friend, who, know
ing me to be poor widow, gave it to
me, l tried it, and with the most graft
fying results. The first bottle relieved
me very much and the second bottle
has absolutely cured me. / have not
had as good health for twenty years.
Respectfully, Mrs. Mary a. Beard,
CIaremore. Ark. Sold by Louis F.
Strehlke Il Co.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

The Glenwood Avalanche has devoted
considerable space to our coming Fourth
of July celebration-copying THE HER
AIDS articles in full. or course we
will return the complement when Glen
wood holds her fall celebration.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Among the local horsemen who took
part in last Saturdays turf events we're
Sam Wear, Joe Ralston. the Mathes
boys, and horse belonging to the Hay
& Walbridge outfit. The Wear horses
won two races; the Ralston and Mathes
horse was handicapped by too heavy a
rider.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

A lover of pyrotechnics suggests to
the committee on fireworks that the dis
play be exhibited from the site of the
old "lookout" on the mesa Just south, or
ON one of the knolls north OF town. THE
HERALD endorses this suggestion.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the matter of the estate of Edward Proctor,
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that on Monday, the
o6th day OF June, A. ID. ls!9, being one of the
regular days OF the June term of the county
court of Rio Blanco county, in the State of
Colorado. l, Mnry J. Proctor, administratrix Of
said estnte, will appear before the judge Of
said court. present my final settlement as such
administrative. pray the approval of the same,
and will then apply to he discharged as such
administrative. At which time and place any
person in interest may appear aud present OBJ
jections to the same If any there be.
Dated Mt Mecker, Colo. May 29th, 1890.
MARY j. PROCTOR,
Admnistratri1 of the Estate of Edward Proc
tor, deceased. 1874
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

l. M. Kellogg came in last Friday
after a girl to help Mrs. Kellogg put up
those excellent meals at the dinner
station. Mr.. Kellogg has recently pur-
chased the dinner station ranch and will
make 1t his home for all time to come.
Rifle Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

The Glenwood ball team is playing
match games right along, but as yet,
the Meeker team hasn't played a prac-
tice game, which doesn augur well for
Meekers showing on the Fourth.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Baer Bros. arrived with big bunch
of Young steers last Saturday afternoon.
They were from New Mexico and the
finest bred lot seen in these parts In
many aday-white faces and Durhams.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Tom Shervin has leased the Winches-
ter hotel and has closed tile Marker.
Tom is all right as hotel man and will
make a success in his new location
Rifle Reveille.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Last Saturday afternoon was a kind
Of field day among our local sports.
Just feeling each other preliminary to
the big events on the Fourth.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
Death of A. H. Patton.

On Thursday evening rumor reached
Meeker that A. H. Patton was dead.
and last evenings mail brought advices
confirming this. Death came to the
relief of the sufferer on Wednesday
morning.
Deceased had been suffering from
stomach trouble for some time past and
was taken to Denver with the hope that
hospital treatment would help him. but.
while particulars are not at hand, it il
evident the change did no good.
Mrs. Patton and little Hilda have the
sympathy of this community.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Mrs. Eugenia Curry and Mrs. George
Givens, friends of Mrs. Boyd Walbridge,
arrived from Mt. Sterling, ILL.,, Monday,
and will spend several weeks in Meeker
the guests Of Mrs. Walbridge.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

The news from Denver relative to
DIR. Frenchs condition is not so salts
factory, as it is reported that he will
loose one eye and one hand will be dis
figured. We still hope for better
showing.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
PLEASES ALL.

The Fourth once more is bringing Joy
To the firecracker maker;
1t tickles the heart of the little boy,
Tho doctor and undertaken.
N Y, Sun,
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

An expert piano tuner, from the Hob
son Piano Co., Leadville. will be at the
Miller house next week. The company
will have on exhibition several fine
pianos.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

R. lIartke sent to New York lately
and got him Mauser rifle lone captured
from the Spaniards.) 1t arrived few
days ago and at trial target practice
proved to be a very powerful and ac-
curate shooter. After trying it at long
distance with satisfactory results, it
was tried at 100 yards against Finch
chilled steel and went through this as
though it was paper.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24
Please Pay Up.

All persons indebted to the under
signed are respectfully requested to call
and pay what they owe at once as want
all book accounts settled by the end OF
the present month. r. HAR1KE.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

1t looks TO US as though last Satur-
days turf events were forcing the
Fourth, as 1t were.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

They say Charley Carney is fast de-
veloping into the champion pool player
Of this town. Professor Edwards is
acting as trainer and instructor and by
the Fourth expects to have bis man in
shape to tackle all comers.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Now's your chance to do something
handsome for your "best GIRL" The
ballot appears in this issue,
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

E. S. r. Sanderson has sold his Blacks
Rulch ranch to the Mathes boys. He
has also sold his 14-mile property to
Messrs. Simpson and Cripps. Mr.. S.
and family will move to town to reside.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Jack Dunn reports the banana crop
failure up on Big Beaver, owing to
backward season.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

Steamboat has also declared her
Fourth of July celebration of. They
are all coming to Meeker on that great
occasion.
The Meeker herald., 1899-06-24

"Warm, isn't it ?" was common ex.
preston OH the boulevards during the
past few days.