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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
DUTIES OF c11azENsH1P.
Topic Discussed by Mi. James r. Gar
field Before Untty Club.

'The Duties OF Citikenshtp" was the
theme upon which Mr.. James r. Garfield
OF the civil service commission discoursed
at the monthly meeting Of the Unity Club
held last evening In the parlors of the
Riggs House. The speaker referred to the
Increase in the responsibility of man for
the welfare of his fellow beings, and spoke
OF the tribes of the early ages, saying they
cared nothing for any one other than their
own members. When the tribes became
power and new members were admitted
and governments developed the duties of
citizenship expanded until the present time.
when all the nations Of the earth are one
grand family. :. -
In the opinion OF Commissioner Garfield
good citizenship develops three QUALITIES
intelligence, industry and moral character
The speaker referred to the good influences
exerted over the world by woman, and
closed by urging that she make the most
OF her opportunities and increase the power
ior the uplifting OF humanity. At the con-
ciusion Of his remarks Mr. Garfield re.
ceived enthusiastic applause.
DurtnS the evening musical and literary
program was rendered by Mrs C. S. Hyer,
Miss Edna Baier Miss Lily Baier. Miss
May Farrow. Miss Julia Mcmillan: Mr.. ii.
Selah and Mr.. p. B. Perry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Brought Here for Trial.

Franklin Baer. the man with many
aliases, who was arrested In Baltimore
Sunday night at the instance Of Detective
Pratt and Precinct Detective ODea Of the
sixth precinct. as stated in yesterdays
Star. was brought here last night by the
detectives and locked up to answer a
charge of having robbed Philip Stoll This
morning the prisoner was taken to police
headquarters and photographed for the gal
lery. A bottle of a dark fluid found on the
prisoner. Baer says, Is rattlesnake oil for
the rheumatism. At the time of his arrest
the detectives relieved him Of a revolver
and several rounds Of cartridges. The prfs-
oner says he is a native Of Basic, Switzer-
land. His age was given as thirty-six
years. Tomorrow he will be given a hear
ing In the Police Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
EDWARD STEVENS, Pa. Ave. and 9th St.

down and see us. Buenos Ayres is city
four times as big as Washington. and has
some of the most magnificent public build
ings in the world
ed specimen Of the Seotch-Irish South
American. He has lived in Argentina many
years. and is thoroughly familiar with the
country. He grows enthusiastic over the
future. and predicts great things for the
republic. He thoroughly admires the peo-
pie Of the United States and the methods
pursued In business and education. He
says this feeling predominates throughout
Argentina. While in Philadelphia a few
days ago Mr.. F'itz Simon delivered lee
ture before the Drexel Institute regarding
the commerce Of his country, and he states
that he was astonished at the surprise and
wonder exhibited on the faces Of his hear
ers as he proceeded to make his statement
of the wonderful wealth of his country. He
advises a liberal course In South American
economics for the American student.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
WANT LAW MoDIFIEn
Dealers In Birds Take Exceptions to
the Lacey Act.

Dealers In Birds Take Exceptions to
the Lacey Act.
A call. signed by Mr.. Edward 8 scbm,d
OF this city. has been addressed to the bird
dealers of the United States for the purnose
OF efecting an organization to secure
modification Of the Lacey bird law. which.
as 1t now stands. is declared to be q men.
ace to the interests OF the dealers.
The statement Is to the effect that a Law
mas been recently passed. known as the
Lacey law. which has for its object fhs
protection of native wild song birds from
total extinction. This law. 1t Is stated is
mighty commendable in most of its provi-
stons. but some Of its clauses are detrf-
mental to the bird trade. Already. saws tha
call, 1t Is working much havoc to the hnss.
ness interests of dealers who DEPEND In
measure on the sale of native wild SONG
oirds and unless something is done jnme.
0ateiy that branch Of the business mns4
be entirely discontinued It is within the
power OF the dealers. 1t Is declared hv
agitation and organization to exert a mower,
iui influence looking to the modification ~
the law. making 1t satisfactory to the in
terests OF the dealers. Each bird dealer
Is asked to communicate with his renre-
sentative In Congress. requesting that he
law. ~ INC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

l. Il
shoot the first one who made such a move,
and they desisted.
At believe Can't. Fraserdid all he could
said the Rev. Mr.. Dalfs hpleI rbut he said
to me that he did not Know that he had
done much.
There was an exhibition Of bravery by
all of the women which vas a lesson to US
men. l shall never forget the elderly Mrs.
Luke. who so cheerfully 7wentEover the side
into the lffeboat tossing below. Then there
was one brave young woman who would
not leave the ship without her husband
The clergyman referre6t Hrs. Tubbs.
'.It was an exciting time when the sap
arations came for thosar VIM left first in
the boats. Three boat loads of women and
children were first, and aHeir parting with
their husbands. brothers or sons was a sad
one. No one knew what the result would
be in the waters raging about those reefs.
Finally q lighter was brought alongside
and the few remaining women and children
were taken away In comparative safety
All OF the passengers who arrived yester-
day said that the officials of the line an
peared to be willing to do all In their power
for their patrons. Their passage to ind
from Bermuda was made free, the money
expended for tickets being refunded.
Looting the Cargo.
There was some talk Of 1ooting by the
beach wreckers. but 1t was the cargo rather
than the effects. Of the passengers which
suffered. The baggage of many was ire
parably injured. fine clothing being prac-
tically destroyed by the sea water. These
claims are yet to be adjusted
James Parsons. a shoe manufacturer OF
Brooklyn. last night added his testimonial
to the behavior of the thirty-five women
passengers.
Had I been told that in such an awful
time as that women would not have been
panic stricken I would not-have believed
it. There was no crying, means or hys-
Hr ia 1I1t wi
drove across the Ship drenchfng them to
the skin. 1t was certainly remarkable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Work on Anacostia Flats

The dredse Canton, belonging to SANFORD
q Brooks of Baltimore. the contractors for
the work on the Eastern branch, is rirxed
up and will start work In few days. The
smaller dredge has been digging and throw
Ing up a bank across the Anacostta 40 70
for ten days or more
The first work to be done is the DREDGING
OF channel from the mouth Of the Ana
COSTA river at the arsenal to the upper
limits Of the Washington naval or6na NO.
foundry. The contract calls for channel
twenty reet deep and from 400 to 400 feet
wide. giving room for vessels at the navy
yard 10 turn around The material ex-
cavated from the bed OF the river will he
deposited on the fata
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
NATURES OWN CURE
Hyomei Cures CataPrh Without
Dangerous 0eugslng Of the
Stomach.

Not untfl Hyomei was discovered has II
been possible to truthfuliy say that a rem
edy for catarrh was known.
This remedy ia breathed through the
Hyomef inhaler for a few minutes four
times day, and during that time every
particle OF air taken into the air passages
and lungs Is impreenated with the germ
killing and health-giving Hyomei. 1t is the
only treatment that cures catarrh.
Stomach drugging often causes disordered
digestion or brings on some other diseases
and never makes q permanent cure of ca
farrh. Hyomei not only kills the germs in
the threat and nose, but penetrates to the
minutest air cells In the lungs and enters
the blood with the Oxygen. killing the germs
In the blood. 1t frees the mucous MEM
brane from poisonous microbes and gives
perfect health.
complete outfit costs but 81 100. and
includes an inhaler, dropper and sufficient
Hyomei for more than a months treatment.
The leading druggists of this city have SO
much faith In the merit of Hyomei that
they agree to return the money to any puF-
chaser who may be dissatisfied.
fe3&7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

arc familiar with its origin, who know
the theory upon which 1t cures disease.
BY fits great and peculiar action upon the
blood, take II IN preference to anything
else. Ex-senator Hanson, Of Massachu.
setts, whose homo IL in Lowell, Mass
has this to say OF Blood Wine":
~ think Blood Wine Is wonderful medis
emo. The effect that 1t has on debilitased sys-
tenn IL almost beyond comprehension, and I
don't believe there 10 . diseaae Of the blood, or
dfsease produced by . condition Of the blood
that ft will not eradicate. / have kept IL in my
family eDce its hrrs Introduction into this coun.
Try. and eonsider Just - much necessity -
Hour or sugar.
Senator Hanson 80 man Who wouldn't
have anything but the best. He ID .
man Of great executive ability, and very
active brain. he uses "Blood Wine"
right along 10 keep his brain clear and
active, and his body free from ache or
pain. Thousands OF people do the same
BLOOD Wine" never disappoints. II
you are In bad health aud you take
" Blood Wine," you arc just 10 sure to
feel better - the sun Is sure to rise and
set. It cures disease BY working on the
blood. Blood b life. and 'sBlood Wine''
eradicates all tho elements Of disease
from the blood that rob "a Of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Minister squiers Coming Home.

Minister Sauiers cabled the State De-
partment from Havana that the agreement
with the government Of Cuba by which the
United States acquires control of naval
stations at Guantanamo and at Bahia Hon.
da was signed by President Palma and him.
self yesterday. Mr.. Squiers gave notice
that he would SAL for the United States to.
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
FREE BLOOD TEST.

II you want your blood examined By an ex.
Port bacserfoloEist. you can have II done free Of
charge by sending your name to the Louie
ulars. Remember that nearly all diseases show
themselves in the blood. The powerful micro.
like an open book. Never before was euch an
opportunity offered. Take advantage Of it al
once. "Blood Wine" costs City cents q bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Buffalo
Lithia Water

Has for Thirty Years been Recognized by the Med
ical Profession Invaluable Remedy i'm
BrigE1t's Disease, Albun1inura of Pregnancy,
Renal Calculi, Golt Rheumatism and all Dis
eases Dependent upon Uric Acid Diathesis.
Time adds to the Voiuminous Testimony of
Leading Clinical Observers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17
Threatened All towards.

The Rev. c. H. Dalrymple of Oakdale.
Mass, was one Of the first passengers to
reach the deck. and was near Capt Fraser
on the bridge for some time. He said that
there was an attempt made by several
members OF the crew to get into one OF
the boats. but the captain threatened to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-17

You are just taking up the study of
Spanish and it surprises me. The people
here will find 1t to their advantage to study
the language. The people Of our country
offer wonderful inducements to your peo-
pie. and I hope the time will not be long
when your young men will come. The fig
ures I gave you a moment ago regarding
the sheep raising industry in Argentina are
interesting because the industry is almost
entirely the work of the Scotch and Irish
sheep farmers You know the Scotch and
Irish form the principal part of the farming
element, although there are millions of the
sheep that belong to the members of the
Welsh colony which has settled in certain
district. and by irrigation has made it one
Of the most productive in the country
Il expect to remain in this country sew
eraf weeks more, and will then go to Ger
many. where we have several students !
think your whole country needs education
in the matter OF the countries of South
America. You confound us with the vol
canic political divisions of Central America
and some of the smaller CT the South
American countries and do US grave. In
justice thereby. Let your young men come
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Attracting Attention.

Rio Blanoo's oil fleld u beginning to at
tract attention on the outside. That II
hasn't attracted attention before this, 10
largely due to our home papers and home
people. The policy Of the papers, and people
who are putting their money into develop
ment work 1t Rangeiy, has been one Of
conservatism. We have all felt that sooner
or later the f1eld would do its own boosting |;
that the oil was there and that It was only
. question Of time whom No would have one
Of the greatest oil fieids in the United
States; hence booming was not necessary.
There Is no question in our mind as to the
ultimate outcome Of the Rsngely oil field.
The oil 10 there and Of the finest quality in
the world. While some Of the experimental
wells are estimated to produce from 9 to IL
barrels Of seepege oil no hole is yet
down to the oil sand and no large now
IL expected until that 10 reached. ana;
Before the dawn Of 1904 the Rsquena No.
and the Union No. : Will (barring rcpeti-
tion Of bad accidents) be In the oil sand, and
then We can look for something startling in
the RIO Bisnco oil belt,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
THE NORTH FORK
DITCH PROPOSITION N

Professor Robert .. Stockton, UnAead
ststes engineer in charge u The nsld WEEK.
in what u technically termed the govern.
ment reclamation service, and Oso AcDef-
mith, who had charge OF tlss hydfograpeec
measurements In this seet3ou of ~ ssaes
during the past summer, left for Denvsr
Friday morning, where they will report to
A. L. Fellows, chief of the government ifrt-
cation work In Colorado.
Professor stockton had quite force u
assistants under him during the season, A4d
~ TAR ~ preiiminAry work goes. made sy-
tsnsivs surveys Of the North Fork dihsh
proposition. This great project was insesta-
gated not alone with . view to covering tAs
land lying in the Coal creek basin, but With
. view to carrying the water over into Ax1Al
bAsih knd down into tbs Msybsli vaeaey
0lAuntry.
Messts. stockton and McDsfmaAA w1Ko
very close-mouthed regarding the work ~
government oficiais should be under or
tain circumstances, ),but a brief conversatt1n
with them last Wednesday leads TIE Hnn-
AID to the conciusion that their reports Will
be of such favorable character that tie
government will likely take hold Of the
matter next year. Professor Stockton se1d
1t would not surprise him much to be
ordered back here next spring 70 begin mai
and complete surveys.
This North Fork proposition v of creator
Importance to the people ds~his community
than the average citizen seems to realise.
In our opinion, the building OF this ditch
would do more to build up ard put Neeker
on . permanent basis OF prosperity than al
the railroads We could get. 1t wouldrAdd
from 10000 to 1900 acres Of cultivated hnd
to our resources in addition to wstering the
town OF Aeeker. And It will be built either
by the government or by private capital
preferably by the government.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Stepped Against Hot Stove.

A child Of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday
night bath, stepped back against II
hot stove which burned him severely.
The child was In great agony and
the mother could do nothing to pacify
him. Remembering that she had q
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
In the house, she thought she would
try 1t. In less than half an Eour
after applying 1t the child was quiet
and asleep, and in less than two
weeks was well. Mrs. Benson Is q
we'll known resident of Kellar, Va.
Pain Balm III an antiseptic liniment
and especially valuable for burns,
cuts, bruises and sprains. For sale
by all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Making Proeress.

Chairman Baer called the general railway
committee together Monday night, and
ten Of the fifteen members responded tn The
call, the absentees all being out Of the
county.
The meeting was called for ths purposs Of
considering the right Of way question. 1t
was the unanimous Spinaon OF all present
that steps be taken at oaSs to secure right
OF way from the Garfield county lins into
town, and in = few days blanks for this pur-
pose will be sent TO settlers AAd othsrs for
this purpose.
The route to be taken aStsr the road
reaches the river wss discussed aud the son.
clusion reached that the most fsasibls route
into town would be to cross ths river It .
point between the Adams ard DsysrAux
ranches and como up ON the NORTH side
above the present ditohss and - clos -
possible to the hillside. This route would
have the advantaGs ot being near 70 the
coal openings end bs oG Lands now, andsr
oulttya4pa.. Ha4seae. IL n,stsAsof 1sslts
10 one NAT Win b 6stsesn1nsd ~ ths cns1-
noors whom they appear on Tie soene. In
ths msaAkinla fha naad q the railroad must
b apparent 70 The dulIest observer IN the
community, and every public spirited citi-
zen will be found working for It from now on.
Aside from general discussion Of ways
and means not much was done; but sub
COMMITTEES were appointed and things will
Be kept moving.
r. E. Sheridan, II. 9. Harp and r. 9. Bail
were appointed right-of-way committee,
and r. OldlAnd, l. Baer and p. F. Welch
will serve a. committee 70 see the town
council regarding riGht-of.wsy through
streets and alleys.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
NOTICE.

To TEE GENEEAL PUBLIC.
signed IL the owner of that certain tract Of
land situated in Routt County, Colo, along
the Snake and Bear rivers, known and des-
iKnated ~ the Lily Park ranch, together
With all the hay and other products raised
thereon and that no person or persona,
whomsoever, other than the undersigned,
has or have the right or authority to cut,
remove, sell or otherwise dispose of such
hay or any part thereof.
Any one purchasing, using or feeding said
hay, or otherwise acquiring the possession
Of the same, does 80 ut his peril, as the un.
derstgned Will look to him for the full
market value thereof.
The public il especially warned and pro-
htbited from purchasing or trading for or
obtaining in any manner whatever, any OF
the aforesaid hay. from the hereinafter
named persons. who are unlawfully and
without right asserting some claim thereto
and authority to sell the same; to-wit:
Theodore r. Dewitt, Thomas B. Bleving,
Thema Lydiard, Henry A. Shank,
william r. Mack, Charles Il. H0ban,
George g. Banning, Frank G. Barnes,
Joseph B. Moore, William Il. Baker,
Martha A. Barnes, James q. Barnes,
Myron Robins, Carl o. Wegr1ch,
Reid ]. Moore, James r. Chapman,
Frank Evans, Myron Robins.
LILY PARK STOCK GROWING AsHOCIA A
TON, By II. L. MILL1n, President.
salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. q 1903.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Charter Ticket.

The Democrats and Garwood faction Of
the Denver Republicans have agreed on q
charter convention ticket as follows:
Demoerats-Charles 3. Thomas, Jacob Fif.
Illus, Ed Trunk, Clay B Whitford, A J
spengei, Ben Woodard, Thomas DAILY,
John Ganey, Adolph J zanR. W H sharpley,
Rev Charles H Narshali.
Republicans-H.M n orahood, Oscar Reuter-,
J O shattuck, d X Lee, DR. H L Taylor, WILL
liam r Webb, Charles n Brown, Hiram q.
Wolh, T r Waters, Mrs Alice Polk Hill.
Rev Marshall IL . prominent Episcopal
clergyman, and Is put on the ticket a. an
independents or non-paftissn mcmber.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

On and after this dnte sykes White River
Dairy will sell milk for cash only. Please
pay for your milk tickets on purchase, ls
quarts for SI.OO.o to pint customers, 2s pints
for SI0O. Don't nsk for credit or run any
milk bills. We f1nd We nre compelled to
draw this line by the draggy way some of our
customers have in paying up. We are COM
pellcd to go out in nil kinds Of went her,
which some times is very discournging, so
try to cheer us up by haying the dollar
ready. Yours very trdly,
L. r. SYKES. DAtryman
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Gilsonite on Piceance.

Says the Rifle Reveille: "Jnck and Harry
Sharp returned from a hunting expedition
to Rio Blanco county on Monday. While
away they got one large gray wolf, and more
important still, saw newly discovered
two-foot wien of gilsonite on piceance creek,
said to be Of very superior quality. They
will go back to that section and put in the
winter trapping"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
Troops Being Sent Home.

The Denver News Of Tuesday says: aBy
tonight there Will bo less than l60 soldiers
in the strike district At Cripple Greek. Gov
ernor Peabody yesterday afternoon issued
orders recalling all but two companies Of
infantry and the Meeker troop Of cavalry.
Tho order also includes General Bell"
As We have said all along, Troop d Will be
about the last Of the military 70 leave Camp
Goidheld. This II the penalty the boys pay
for being the crack troop Of tho state.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

Word has been received from Washington
to the effect that the Department Of the In
terior has decided to set apart from the for.
est reserve the lands along Williams Fork
and the head waters OF Trout and Oak creeks.
Some of tho finest land In Routt county lies
on this timber reserve and the Secretary Of
the Interior should be commended for this
act, ~ It will open up hundreds Of now
homes for settlers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

John McAndrews, Attorney Tom Mitchell
and W. A. Chapman returned Sunday even
ing from trip over to Camp Gulch. They
bring hack the Information that the con-
tractors who have the work of grading the
roadbed for the Ufntah halfway company,
are working quite large force Of men, and
times are lively In that section Just now
Vernal EXPRESS,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

This ONCE received box of very likely
looking mineral specimens, Monday, from
an old prospector in the western end of the
county. Anywhere else the 'stun" would
be considered good enough 70 Start boom
and mining excitement on, hut here VIC are
not given to booms or excitcnients. Believe
those things Will como In the natural course
Of events and are satisfied to await their mr.
rival ut the proper time. Rio Blancos nat
urai resources will speak for themselves be-
fora lOnc
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

]. W. O. shepherd, Ed Nilber, Harry
Rock, Frank Harker, Fred Kracht, J. II.
Lakamp, Henry Frahm, Al Ellison and
Frank Lakamp had a train load Of various
grades on the Kansas City market last week.
Mesars. Frahm, Frank Lakamp and Frank
Harker received the top market price for
their steers, namely $3.50.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

Lawyer Gentry indulged in the unprOfes.
siansl act of chopping kindiing wood the
other evening with theiresult that he IL now
going around with badly sprained ankle.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

President Roosevelt is booked for . lion
hunt in this county after the holidays.
John b. GoH will act ~ guide.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

Parents get your books for little ones n
Browns. The books are amusing and in
structive.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21

e. W. Sumner Is bound to keep up with
the times in the barbering line. Tho latest
acquisition to his shop is compressed air
sprayer, dryer and duster. And there is no
extra charge for its use.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1903-11-21
::;xs Bssss g g.: M% s.

Boys, loosen your purso strings; go to
Browns and buy one Of their handsome
shell work boxes for your best girl.