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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20
wedding Bells Once More

w OCAS Av1CC lNkOHGs
THH HERALD is in receipt of a copy
Of the Gratiot County News. published
at Ithaca, Mich. announcing the mar
riage, at that place, on January 10, 1900,
of Mr.. Levi W. Ward, of Meeker. Colo.
and Miss Pearl MellinQer, only daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Mellinger, of
Ithaca.
The News further says:
1.-THE bride is well-known as one Of
Ithaca's most amiable and respected
young ladies, and is pianist of excep-
tionable ability. The groom is the
guide and hunting companion of A. L.
Barstow. when the latter goes on his
annual hunting trips to Colorado. Mr..
Ward has been on visit to Mr.. Bar
stow for the past three weeks, and as
the bride is cousin of that gentle
mans, the happy result is easily ac-
counted for"
Our friend Ward 'stole a march on
US in this matter, but as usual, we for.
give him and tender congratulations,
and also extend a cordial welcome to
him and his bride as future members Of
the community.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20
NOTICE oFFINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the matter of the estate of John Weldon
dnccas6d

deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that on Monday, the
18th day OF Feb. A. d. 800, being one Of the
regular daysof the December term Of the county
Colorado, I, Samuel Boies, administrator,
with will annexed, Of said estate, will APP
pear before the judge of said court.
present my final settlement ms such
administrator, pray the approval of the same,
and will then apply to be discharged US such
administrator. At which time and place any
person in interest may appear and present OBJ
jections to the same II any there be.
Dated at Meekcr, Colo, Jan. Bird, 1900
SAMUEL BOTES.
Administrator OF the Estate Of John weldon,
deceased. 1913
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

The Montana legislature must have
been very prosperous during that sena-
torial campaign il current tales are to
be believed.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

There is a pointer in the arrest of a
Montreal broker, on the charge Of know
ingly receiving stolen money, who had
taken sl25,0OO as margins from a de-
faulting bank teller.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Ages ago music was considered the
food of love, but now the menu consists
mostly of bon b0ns and ice cream.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20
Tailoring,

Gents clothing cleaned, repaired aud
steam pressed. All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. Call half block east
Of planning mill, south side street.
W. E. MCCOUN,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Our popular and efficient postmistress,
Mrs. Craig, left on Wednesday morning
for Denver. where she will spend week
or 20 visiting relatives. In the mean
time Lark is running the postofice in
good old Democratic fashion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

The individual who undertakes to re-
form himself has about all the mission
airy work he is capable of attending to.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20
More Blootletl Stock.


Simp Harp started east Wednesday
morning-after car load of young
bulls. Simp got his eye on these when
visiting in Iowa last summer, and when
he found On his return to Meeker that
such stock was in demand. he deter
mined to 10 back after them.
There will be both Herefords and
Durhams, some seven eighths and some
full bloods.
Most Of them will be yearlings this
spring, although some of them may be
older.
Simp says they were the finest bunch
he had ever seen; far ahead of what
has been sold here in the past, and he
proposes to oher them at as low or lower
prices than has been asked here for in
ferior stock.
Soma Of them have been spoken for,
and it II our advice to all needing bulls
to await Simp's return.
lie knows the needs of the country
better than . stranger, and its more
than probable that you can get what
you want It reasonable prices.
The cattle should be here in tan to
fourteen days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Perhaps it is true that the trust ques-
ton is not a partisan one. But why do
all the trusts contribute to the Repub-
lican campaign fund and none to the
Democrat?
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

w. B. Blythe. who owns the Lion
canon coal mine, proved up on his
property yesterday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Sir Thomas Lipton's announced new
challenge for the Americas cup, stamps
him as real dead game sport"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Kev. Handel was on the hospital list
al weak iquite lily but he is able to be
on his ''pins" today and will hold SER
vices In st. James church tomorrow as
usual notwithstanding his week con-
djttou.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Oven o. Jones Of Powell Park, has
been In this valley for fifteen years and
has witnessed wonderful improvements
in that time, but he says he expects to
see more improvements in the next two
years than In the past fifteen.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

1t Is said the smallest hair throws a
shadow. Yes Of course, it does; it
throws a shadow across your appetite
if you discover 1t in the butter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

The Troy Hand Laundry
Is now open. Good work guaranteed.
jl3 c. +. uAwLEY, Propr.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Come to think Of it. there can be no
doubt than any effort to abbreviate 1900
will surely come to naught.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

The Denver papers announce the ap-
pointment Of James Lyttle as chief
game warden for this district.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Two notorious pugilists are the sons
of preachers, which shows how uncer-
tain it is to guess the future Of . kid by
Its surroundings.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

1ars. ". IL WEIGH and children were
passsngers on the incoming stage Thurs
day evening. Mrs. W. says she Is back
this time 70 stay as there is no place
like Meeker after all.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Sooner or later pride is sure to step on
q stick Of dynamite-or an orange peel
ing.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

A critic is usually man who couldn' I
have done it himself.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Why does Walter James visit town
10 often these DAYS ? Guess we'd better
appoint Frank Keel as committee Of
one to investigate.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

The Mathes, brothers have sold their
hne ranch in Powell Park to the
Anderson brothers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

II. Huston, one of Axial's prosperous
ranch and cattlemen, favored us with a
call the other day. Like others from
that section, Mr.. Huston says stock are
In fine condition In consequence Of the
favorable weather conditions which
have prevailed up to date.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

The British have crossed the Tugela
and to-night's. Denver papers will
probably contain the news Of great
battle having heso fought.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Guy v. sternberg, 3 prominent young
attorney Of Grand junction, is here look
Ing US over.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

avoid being assessed in their nome
counties. We hope our neighbor county
across the line carries out its declared
intentions In this matter. We would
also like to see Rio Blanco county take
similar action on the same subject.
There are tax dodgers on both sides of
the line.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Morgan Edgar is in from Denver-on
q business trip.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Preparations for the production Of the
forthcoming play are progressing
smoothly.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

New York has the largest local tele-
phone exchange system in the world.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Al Ellison received letter the other
day from B. II. Vaughan which con.
tanned the announcement that that
gentlemen wa1 In better health than for
many years past. This is welcome
news to the many friends Of Mr..
Vaughan in this valley.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

1t is with pleasure We announce
another week Of beautiful weather in
this valley, with the ground mostly bare
OF snow. But this announcement, like
others which have proceeded 1t, is not
for the benefit OF our home readers
(they are already In possession of the
facts), but for tho use of our eastern
readers, who have stock and other
interests in Rio Blanco and adjoining
counties.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20

Tho the attendance was small. the
Woodman's dance was very enjoyable
affair.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1900-01-20
The sanderson family moved into
their new residence this week.

The Sanderson family moved into
their new residence this week.
Tho the attendance was small, the
Woodman's dance was very enjoyable
affair.
Preparations for the production Of the
forthcoming play are progressing
smoothly.
Guy V. sternberg, prominent young
attorney Of Grand junction, is here look
Ing US over.
The Mathes' brothers have sold their
hne ranch in Powell Park to the
Anderson brothers.
w. B. Blythe. who owns the Lion
canon coal mine, proved up on his
property yesterday. "-
The Denver papers announce the ap-
pointment Of James Lyttle as chief
game warden for this district.
Why does Walter James visit town
10 often these days Guess we'd better
appoint Frank Keel Is committee Of
one to investigate.
The British have crossed the Tugels
and to-night's. Denver papers will
probably contain the news Of great
battle having heso fought.
s--A>-<-
Ms. VIII WEIGH and children were
passsngers on the incoming stage Thurs
day evening. Mrs. W. says she is back
this time 70 stay as there is no place
like Meslker after all.
Kev. Handel was on the hospital list
al weak iquite lily but he is able to be
on his ''pins" today and will hold SER
vices In st. James church tomorrow as
usual notwithstanding his week con-
ditiou.
Our popular and efficient postmistress,
Mrs. Craig, left on Wednesday morning
for Denver. where she viii spend q week
or 20 visiting relatives. In the mean
time Lark is running the postofice in
good old Democratic fashion.
Ouen o. Jones Of Powell Park, has
been In this valley for fifteen years and
has witnessed wonderful improvements
in that time, but he says he expects to
zee more improvements in the next two
years than In the past fifteen.
N. Huston, one Of Axial's prosperous
ranch and cattlemen, favored us with a
call the other day. Like others from
that section, Mr.. Huston says stock are
In fine condition In consequence Of the
favorable weather conditions which
have prevailed up to date.
Al Ellison received letter tho other
day from B. II. Vaughan which con.
tanned the announcement that that
gentlemen was In better health than fol
many years past. This is welcome
news to the many friends Of Mr.,
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17

over its cool surface AS cat capers In catnip.
the dog capered around the ice. Then he turned
twice and stretched himself upon it, Many pass
erby seemed to envy him his cool position
Conhdent-.He was always confident am told
Confident, Why. he wrote his posthumous Iet-
ters before he was sixteen years old'-(Detroit
Journal
BloemfonteIn which under British rule. after
organization is completed will be the capital city
of all the South African States. may be waited on
by high municipal and historic destinies. At pres
ent It is rather a small town, but larger than
Washington or Melbourne century ago. and
is handsomely and healthfuly situated. II has
room to spread into fair city and dgnihed seat
of magstracy.
Hoax-I understand the doctor said yesterday
that there very little hope in your rich uncle
Joax-It,s even worse to-day. He's very much
philadelphia Record
The larynx of a man in Sydney. Australia, be
came useless through disease, and he lost his voice
Professor Stuart, of the University Of sydney, Is
said to have made an artificial one. and it can be
so regulated as make the voice soprano tenor
contralto bass at will
An political pIanks Of the same tint timber; r, i
simply depends on WnetheT & td Ine Sd is ,,rned
up.-OKansas City Star.
A fat citizen Of the seacoast town OF Lubec, Me,
went down a ladder at the side Of a schooner TO get
a hammer he had dropped overheard. He inserted
might reach down and get the hammer from the
shoaI water, and became stuck there The tide was
rising and he was rescued three hours afterWaTd,
just in time TO save him from drowning, the water
having reached within two inches Of his mouth
The Ways of Babies-"Pa. wouldn't have a lit
tie sister for anything"
Why Tommy"
cries until ne gifts down IN floor, an let's her
tramp up an down his stummick- Cndianap-
oils Journal.
companies made necessary a vast amount Of work,
says THE Chicago News" The word Wagner had
be painted out of 72O cars of that company. OF
the operated by the Wagner company 5O2 bore
the same names as 500 of those belonging 70 the
Pullman company. \ list of these duplicate cars
made out, and the day after the transfer paint
ers went 10 work changing them. The first Wag-
Paltava The Pullman standard lock is being
placed in former Wagner cars, thus causing a
change of forty thousand locks. The bed linen,
blankets towels. doormats and the glass in those
windows containing monograms will have to be
changed, and it may take many months before the
alterations are completed.
What He Expects to Dot understand Brown
has gone away for little fishing"
No, think not I believe he has started out TO
look for the sea serpent"
Il guess you didn't hear what ne said when he
went away"
No but saw what he took with him. '-(Chicago
Post
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
POLITICAL FINANCE.

It is enough 10 make a practical politician
like Quigg laugh. The idea of running d pO
Iltical committee like a National bank with
regular bookkeeping. records of receipts and
disbursements. and a system Of double sigma
fures for bank checks, The idea Of a bank ac-
count carried in the name of the Republican
County Committee, instead Of in the pocket of
the individual boss of the organization or sub
ject 10 his personal draft.
General Greene must be a tenderfoot. If he
will send for Quigg he can secure some valuable
instruction on this subject. He will learn that
a campaign chest is a secret service fund
knowledge Of the workings of which is best
confined 10 one person. Quigg can tell how IN
the early days Of his leadership finance COM
mttee gathered about him proposed to establish
things on a business basis and squelched
by Quigg with the announcement that he didn't
propose TO have any of that 'fOolishness." The
committee could solicit subscriptions, but he
would just keep the spending Of them in his own
hands without any auditing nonsense. And
apparently he did. 10 judge from the state of
the committees finances which General Greene
finds on taking hold. We do not, however, be
Ieve that the reported deficit is due TO any
defalcation. II the treasury and It's accounts
have been quigged, ii has doubtless been IN
good faith and with that superior knowledge of
lue IaTit : ueeus hI1Icu DelOISs 10 tgulSS ana
was 50 notably displayed in dealing with the
platform at Philadelphia. If Quigg used money
without accounting for II accurately, he doubt
less thought he had good reason TO do So and
we do not question that his management of
finances was strictly in accord with the rules of
the game.
General Greene, we fear, will find difficulty
in substituting systematic bookkeeping for the
old method, based on the truth that political
secret on paper is a political secret revealed.
he may establish a bank account and keep an
elaborate system Of vouchers, but, If so, the
real financing of the organization will be un-
officially conducted. For that matter we think
II will be- anyhow We fear General Greene is
not quite up 10 the Platt standard of high po-
iticaI finance. That is why a new financial
committee with Quigg at fits head is talked of.
The Legislative Trust Qaws for sale at reason
able prices cannot be managed by mere book
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
THE ILLUSTRATED TRIBUNE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: desire to express my admiration for ''Ths
New Tribune"-"The IIlustrious and Illustrated
Tribune"
For many years I have believed It could not b
improved even while differing with IL frequently
enough maintain my own sef-respect; but now
all is changed From positively good, II has be-
more and more POPULAR and when II prints
its splendid cartoons the front page where
strangers may as they pass even the outlanders
will be forced TO coneede that it is the best o. al
newspapers
Your photographic reproductions OF great assem-
bIages and really notable persons are a source CT
pleasure and education every member OF lne
family. and il stiFs the pride Of fond father 70
know that his six-year-old put the right nanae
to every man in public life whose name is WoTtA
remembering. and that the same infant can taA
world politics as we'll National. State and ei'y'
with such comprehension and skill as 10 force the
old gentleman into retreat al every point
The cartoons are Incompatible Not only clean
cut and pleasing in artistic sense they appear
with the force Of 4 sledgehammer editorial 10 me
reason and sense Of humor. They 90 not rely OF
ears and the 5 marks or Hanna's political Wsarns
apparel or the size and grossness Of cur Ffes'
dents his cigar 10 illustrate the evis tAs'
attack nor any similar saffron Stiffness
The New Illustrated Tribune is daily textbook
on civil government fixing and holding The c-os5
attention and thought Of our boys and slfls' az
interesting them in the course of good soVeFhIl7'
and political honesty no other influence a.
Their minds reject the reading matter. out H-ss
no small point or the daily Illustrated history g
the world. and soon may hope TO hna men L.
studying the written explanation and trsl91aSa--r AZ
For all OF this assistance in the education "a w.
young, many thanks.
With the usual modesty Of the man who snow
how 10 run every other business better thau -.
own, and from a vast fund OF iaeNperience - -
of you give more of the cartoons ana 4{rs1 45s
have them on the front page, where me i~I et- no
can ind them quOCkly, and pass the paPe. ANS
equally impatient hands .,{,r
Then YOU may stand aside and let the crcqa'gSo-r gor
double few times. and start an evening eu4t-bs~
the benefit of the men who are newspaper cIpHA-
in the afternoon. Very truly yours. .v
IRA q. DARRI\, AttorNS-y,ilv
Vanderbilt Building. No 15e NaSSau-sL' '
To- 1900
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17

keeping 1t is a tender plant, which shuns
ledgers and publicity. Mr.. Platt and Mr. Quigg
understand its culture They know without
books when a telephone or gas or street rail
way company has paid enough into the party
treasury or has employed the right lawyers, or
has given the right tips about its securities, TO
warrant the passing killing Of bills to suit It,
They know better without than with records
of assistance TO different Assemblymen just how
10 control them and keep them from starting In
the business of selling Legislation independent
of the trust.
If General Greene thinks that In becoming
head of the County Committee he Is to be al
lowed to interfere with the smooth conduct of
this profitable business he will find himself
much mistaken. Mr.. Quigg has no intention of
making it no longer worth the while of the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company 10 keep
him in It's employ by depriving himself of in
fiuence over the members of the Legislature.
Mr. Platt has no intention of having Senators
and Assemblymen look to a set Of books instead
of himself with sense of obligation. He has
no intention of letting General Greene's system
OF accounts interfere with the well established
business of his sons law firm in the pleading of
causes before legislative committees and State
officials Too many interests depend on the
discreet handling of the political purse to in
trust that function to an accountant with cash
book and ledger
New-York tribune., 1900-07-17
THE REPULSE AT TIEN-TSIN.

1t is our melancholy obligation to report this
morning a serious reverse to the arms of the
cooperating forces at Tien-Tsin, and especially
heavy losses 10 the American contingent The
details of the engagement and its lamentable
results are to be found in our news columns
The losses recorded are in themselves grave
There are few officers in the military service
whose death would be more keenly regretted
than that of Colonel Liscum, and the other Off
GERS and men who fell belonged to the very
flower of the service. They had done fine work
in the Philippines, and they began their career
in China in manner rejecting the highest
credit upon American arms. They have fallen
as heroes, fighting CALAMITY against overwhelm-
ing odds. and a grateful Nation laments their
loss
More serious still however, in its bearing
upon the general issue of the campaign is the
moral effect of such a victory of Chinese arms
Our fallen soldiers can be replaced. But what
are we to do about the encouragement and in
citement that will come to the Chino-Tartar
mind at news of the victory over the foreign
devils? The loss of prestige which American
and European arms have suffered is proper
tionateIy far greater than the loss of men, and
will have far more serious results and will be
far less easily recouped. There seems TO be no
ground for censure of the troops engaged. They
0OODtleSS Ola IUelT pest, uIlueT skill lul IedueT-
ship and with all the best valor of the race
They simply beaten by an overwhelming
and irresistible force.
We are not inclined, either to offer any criti-
cisms of the immediate policy that placed the
men there. No doubt the commanders at Tien-
Tsin are exercising the best judgment possible
in circumstances of so great difficulty. But it
is a grave question whether a great fault does
not lie further back. If we remember Alright,
Admiral Kempff at one time opposed any ag-
gressiOn upon the Taku forts or upon any point
in China until an adequate force at hand
for following ii up. That seemed to us at the
time TO be military wisdom. An attack with an
inferior force is almost sure to be disastrous.
Whatever advantage is gained cannot be fol
lowed up, and, indeed is not likely to be held,
while the enemy is sure to be exasperated to
greater hostility. The best possible atonement
for the disaster at Tien-Tsin will be to avoid
any more such errors, and to undertake nothing
more until sufficient force is at hand to assure
success. And it ought TO be possible to have
such a force at hand with short delay if the
Powers are in earnest.