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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Trusts Getting Busy.

Following close upon the heels of
the election comes the following
items of news from Chicago:
Earning implement dealers and
country storeksepers throughout the
West are up in arms against the re-
cent action of the International Har-
vester company in attempting to pre-
vent the sale of farm Implements ex-
cept those of its own manufacture.
This action is the elimination of a
series of steps which have been taken
since the International Harvester
company, otherwise known as the
Farm Machinery trust, was promoted
by J. P. Morgan & Co. some three
years ago.
'.After having put itself in a posi-
ton where it was the only concern in
the United States which manufac-
tured all kinds of farm implements,
| the International Harvester company
prepared a contract which, If accepted
by the implement dealers and store
keepers, will drive every other Inn
plement manufacturer out of BUSH
ness and will give the International
Harvester company monopoly OF
the hundreds of millions of dollars
spent on farm machinery and imple-
ments used throughout the United
States.
s'This 1905 contract, which every
dealer and storekeeper must sign or
not be allowed to handle any of the
trusts goods, provides that If the
dealer Is In any way interested In
the sale of other implements than
those manufactured by the Interna-
tional Harvester company, either d.
rectly or indirectly, he shall pay to
the International Harvester company
liquidated damages in the amount
stated In the contract. This sweep
ing provision applies In case the en-
ployes, agents or partners, or anyone
acting for the dealers, sells or han
dies Implements manufactured by
anyone outside the trust"
Almost simultaneously with this
announcement comes the following
concerning the latest movement In
railroad circles:
"Details are being worked ont
rapidly for the formation of a gigan-
tic railroad trust beside which all the
other great trusts before organized
in this country will dwindle into In
Significance.
1.-THE dozen flnanciers, all repre-
scented on the boards Of the various
roads, will control. from present ap-
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Favoring Forest Reform.

On referring to the platforms
adopted by the two leading politicals
parties at their state conventions last
month. 1t will be observed that both
recommend the legislature to create
n Department of Forestry.
1t appears that this action was
brought about by the State Forestry
association which Is devoting much
time and attention to forestry inter-
est, greatly needed and too long ne
elected.
After 45 years Of forest destruction
it is time the state was doing some-
thing tangible to save our forests
from devastating fires and timber
thefts, and make them permanently
useful for timber and an effective
cover for snow and moisture; thus
conserving the interests Of mining,
legitimate numbering and the peoples
water supply.
In this effort to establish Depart-
ment of Forestry, let everybody be
awake to its Importance, as no public
measure Is more needed than this.
An effective law wisely framed on
rational lines, establishing such de-
partment with some one empowered
to act and enforce its provisions,
would be Of vital interest and of far
reaching moment to both the present
and future welfare Of the state.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03

Heinz's mince nsst "a. oldland's,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
The Routt County Vote.

The official majorities and plurali-
ties in Routt county as given by the
Hayden Republican, are as follows
Pregidant
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Before and After.

A Washington dispatch says:
1.-THE president took occasion few
days ago, when politely declining to
have Secretary Hay deliver All adj
dress in Chicago, to say to HIS visitors
that he did not approve Of the gem
erai practice Of cabinet officers max
ing speeches and addresses.
ut is known, however, that in
great emergencies, like national cleo
tons, the president did not protest
against speechmaking tours Of cabi-
net Officers"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Make Your wants Known.

Lasts weeks Rife Telegram con-
tains the following timely editorial
1.-The next legislature will convene
the first Wednesday in January,
which is the fourth day, and matters
of legislstion that are to be presented
ut this session, with an expectation
of being favorably acted upon. must
be gotten ready before the legislature
meets. Every senator or representn-
tive should represent his constituents
In particular and the state in general.
but the only way he could do that is
for them to let him know what they
want, either through the press or by
personal communication. Senator
Edward Il. Taylor informs the writer
that after every session Of the legis-
lature numerous persons speak to
him asking him why he did not do SO
and so, and why he did not pass such
and such bill. 1t didn't seem to oc-
cur to them that If they want meas
ures passed by the legislature they
ought to speak to the member Re
FORE the legislature conyenes in
stead of after it has adjourned.
"Nowif there is anything that any
of the farmers or cattle men, n,er-
chants or laborers, or any other class
Of citizens, or any stock association
or other associations or any localities,
creeks, towns, or other classes of peo-
pie want, they should at once write
Senator Taylor fully and in detail ~
THAT he-c can commence preparin g
himself to comply with their request.
Let him know sometime between
now and Christmas what you would
like to have Mt the hands of the next
legislature. If there are any new
laws you want, or any old laws you
want amended or repealed, or any
appropriation or other measure pre-
sented, advise him fully and in de-
tail.
an advising the proprlety of fol-
lowing the above mentioned SUCCESS
lions We wish to have 1t understood
that the Telegram does not want to
be considered as advocating or adver-
Using for freak Legislation, or hobbies.
but on the other hand, II people do
not let their senator or representative
know know what they want or ex-
pect at the hands of the legislature,
Ethsy should not complain II these
fr..lslia I. sarv.pte ~ ~ intniHyely
The above reminds us Of the fact
that Senator Taylor now represents
this county In the Colorado legisla-
ture, and as the senator has a reputa-
ton for looking after the interests of
his constituents, THE HERALD en-
dorses the advice of the Telegram.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
1897 votes were cast, and for governor

1897 votes were cast, and for governor
2%ffl ne usrs-.v-.. ..-.. '. -.------,-.-.
any one candidate was 1888 for Roose-
welt. s. A. Adair for commissioner In
the second district ran second with
1884, with Miss Bartz u close third,
with 1888.
Other presidential votes were:
Eugene v. Debs, Socialist 10
Silas C. Swallow, Prohibition 10
G. Fl. Corrigan, Socialist Labor Z
T. f. Watson, Peoples 8
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
Come When You Can.

We have too many holiday goods
for you to see them all at single
visit. Come often enough to see
them all. Come early while the as
sortnient is complete, no rs to get
your pick of the new and novel goods.
The City Drug store.
Hcipx,. ,niracn i,a...t nj Alllnui,S
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1904-12-03
for grazing privileges. The reserves

Tor grazing privileges. TIC reseTVes
--------. 49,. -, 49,. -. ->la
and those who have special privileges
granted should be willing to pay for
them. II the forest reserves could
be made self-sustaining, as Commits
sioner Richards has pointed out, one
of the chief sources of objection to
them would be removed.-Denver
Republican.
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PRICE, FIVE CENTS
j. w. Hugus & Company.
THE PIONEERS.
We are Quitting in

Just inform you that winter stock of groceries,
complete In detail is here and for nspec
ton Our stock is complete in variety and quality
than
We especially proud Of canned. goods line.
These goods fresh In harvest tue tasty the
plucked fruit Every bright and fresh inside
outside. Gee whiz! but they nice
In buying groceries be always buy the best.
The best Is always the cheapest and most satisfactory
"Butt-in' and we will treat you right.
Yours for pure groceries,
se7s
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
WILL SUE GAMBLERS.
Widow Of Il. w. eowelI viii Bring
Action at Once.

Seattle, Wash, May 5.-Mrs. H. w.
Gowell, wife of the advertising man
who killed himself Monday in Port
land, said today that she would imme-
diately bring suit against the Port
land gambling houses. where her hus-
band lost his money. She will also
sue the Metropolitan Press of Seat
tie.
Mrs. Gowell says her husbands
shortage is about 1920. She will be
prepared to pay his debts from the life
insurance now due.
Mrs Gowell had prepared to meet
all his obligations, and wired to her
husband that all arrangements had
been made, but the telegram reached
Portland after the unfortunate man
was dead. The funeral will take place
today
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
STORMS IN CALIFORNIA.
Damaging Winds Do Much Harm Near
Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 5.-Southern
California was visited by southwest
gale that did considerable damage at
several seaside towns yesterday At
times the wind attained a velocity of
40 miles and became a serious menace
to shipping in the various harbors.
The wind is still blowing a gale and
it is feared there will be reports of
loss of crafts.
At Redondo the bark Garden City,
a craft of $50 tons, lost her foremast,
and. for a while it was thought she
would go to pieces She lies anchored
at the wharf, exposed to the heavy
seas. The crew was taken off.
At San Pedro two men who went
out in launch are missing, and it is
feared they are lost. The schooner
cambridge parted her lines, and went
ashore on the mud flats. At Ocean
Park, a small pleasure launch valued
az 800 went to the bottom. The seas
were very high last night.
In this city the wind blew a gale all
day, carrying dust and all sorts of
small debris through the air. There
were several sprinkles Of rain during
the afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05

to his own pipe. The coolie carries
his pipe thrust down his neck be-
tween his coat and back; the Corean
gentleman carries his in his sleeve.
At night Corea is a blaze of bon
fires. There are hundreds Of them,
and each is a signal to the Corean
people that "alrs we'll" On hill
Just outside Corea's chief city are
four great lights, from which the at
tendants in charge of all other lights
take their cue. Should war or invis-
ion be threatened. extra lights are
lighted. One extra fire means that
an enemy has been sighted of the
Corean coast; two that the enemy
has landed; three, that they are NOV
ing inland; four, that they are push
ing toward the capital. and five. that
the enemy are even at the citys
gates.
At a Corean marriage everyone
rides on horseback and in single file.
First comes a man servant, who car
ries in both hands an imitation life
sized wild goose, covered by a red
scarf. Then comes the bridegroom,
his friends and all the servants he
possesses or is able to borrow. At
the BRIDES house the servant first
deposits the goose on a bowl Of rice;
then everyone dismounts and, leav-
ing outside their outer robes, their
hats and their boots, enter the house
and make as much noise as they pos
sibly can. The pandemonium does
not cease till the guests are paid to
go away. A feast follows, and then
the bridegroom is taken to his bride,
whom he sees for the first time.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
FIENDS KILL
SHEEP
Ten Masked Men Kill ThouS-
andS at Silver Lake

Lakeview, Or, May 5.-Word has
just been received here by telephone
from Silver Lake that a band of 2300
sheep belonging to Greebe & Parker,
of this place have been slaughtered
by 10 masked men on the desert 40
miles northeast of Silver Lake. Sew
eral other bands are lambing in the
vicinity, and cannot move now, and
fears are expressed for their safety.
This makes about 1000 sheep wan.
tonly killed on that range this year
There seems to be no clue to the per.
petrators of the crime Much excite
ment prevails here among the stock.
men.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
EXPLOSION
INJURIES
FIREMEN
dangerous Fire in Philadel-
splIia Attended by a Shoot.
ing Scrape and Damage
SO Railroad Property

2fliiihdelphia, May 5.-Twelve fire
TsuaJ were injured early this morning
Try the explosion Of gasoline stored
underground by the Pennsylvania
railroad, near the West Philadelphia
station During the fire, railroad de.
.tectiyes tried to eject two Italians who
were t1espassing, when one shot De-
sfectTe Conner in the abdomen.
Ihs fire started at midnight, and
ygss e1tingulshed without much dam
-;aHH When the firemen went to make
tliSt final examination with torch the
explosion followed. enveloping the
whole company in a sheet of flame.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
FEAR MURDER AT wAaRgnDALE.
Death Of Frank Wilbur Under Strange
Conditions.

Portland. Or, May 5.-That Frank
Wilbur, an employe Of W. r. Reed, at
WaTendale Or. has been murdered
as feared by his friends, and the of
aicials are investigating the case. His
llreless body was found in shallow
water near the bank of the Columbia
by friends this morning. and several
scalp wounds were discovered. A
man, whose name the authorities with
ho3d. is under surveillance, and may
be arrested for the alleged crime. In
response 10 a call received at 2 o'clock
This afternoon Deputy Coroner Arthur
D. Finley left to make a full investi-
asation Of the affair.
Wilbur last night went with a com
ranion from Warrendale across the
river TO a cabin. where he became in
tDxicated He left the place late at
might with the man whose name is
Withheld. This morning the boat In
which the men crossed the river was
found near an old pile-driver. and the
dead mans hat, spattered with blood.
was found. together with a poker. that
EIad been used on the Dlle-driver en-
gine. Suspicion was arounsed lmme.
diately, and upon dragging the river
the body vas found
The man who vas with Wilbur
stated. when questioned that he left
Wilbur at the lancing alive and well
at that time
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05

miners of America at the Information.
al Miners Congress, which is to meet
in Paris in August.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
Eueene's Auto Line.

Eugene, Or, May 5.-The establish.
ment of an automobile line of the ON.
nibus type in Eugene is a strong pos
sibility of the near future. Prof. ]. NJ
Hyde, of the University of Oregon,
is working on the project, and if the
streets of Eugene are put in such
shape that autos can be run profitably
ii is very likely that such a line will
be installed.
Morley Becomes Catholic.
Manchester. May 5.-The dispatch
here prints the report that John Nor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
JAPs WONDERFUL PEOPLE.
Commander of Oriental Liner Tells
interesting Things About Little
Brown Men.

The Japanese are a wonderful peo.
pie and have great deal of respect
for them said Captain Riley of the
White Funnel steamship Ming Chow
yesterday. LAS fighters they certainly
are plucky and never know when they
are beaten. l remember, a good many
years ago this was, l had some trouble
with a rickshaw man and was com.
PEELED 10 knock him down. Not once.
mind you, but a dozen times; it was
case of knock him clear out. So.
as I say. believe they will stay in
fight as long as there is life left
in them
THE way they can transport troops
is astonishing. In just a few hours
they can have an army on transports
and on the way and England and the
United States cannot do it as quickly
for we have seen 1t tried All they
carry is a little rice, bottle of water
ana perhaps a bit of fish, and this
fighting, and they will live on it, too
Another thing that noticed among
them 1t seems to me that the Japan
ee sailors are larger in stature than
the soldiers. They are always train
ing and il is a curious sight to see
the little tots in school going through
their exercises. Strong they are and
as tough as can be. In their navy,
they have copied greatly after the
English. The rations are the same
now and all orders are given in Eng
lish. For instance, port. or anything
connected with navigation of the ship
is given in English.
Harbors Are All Mined
Whether they have mines in all
their harbors | do not know, but the
risk is too great for a man to attempt
to steam in. No vessel is allowed to
enter port between sunrise and sun
set. Then during the day as you ap-
proach the harbOr when five miles out,
government tug meets and guides
you through the windings Of the mines
into the harbor and then you are re.
leased. Just think what a shot a
vessel the size of the Ming Chow
would make for their gunners if she
was trying to go in during the night
And when II comes to getting
news, | rather guess the correspond
ents are having a hard time. Even IL
the country is under martial law all
the people are going about as though
the war was here or in Europe Ask
a japanese If he has learned news OF
Importance. Nothing! and their faces
express no more than a wall And
it is the same way with the heads
of the departments. Here they would
know something, but not for publ.
cation; There they know nothing.
So il seems to be no correspondents
war"
Manchuria, according to Captain
Riley. is a wonderfully rich country.
the lower lands being adapted for the
raising of wheat. Now there are a
number of Touring mills that were
erected in and about Harbin by the
Russians.
Other members of the crew OF the
Ming Chow say they passed on the
outward trip Russian fleet and the
steamship Mongolia following them
was stopped, torpedo boat first try.
ing to catch her. and being unable to
do so fred shot across her bows
That bronght the big steamer 10.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05

GAS TO IA X a.
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s';:''s :; = GNzZlz5:zzs:;<.! 3 3 x
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
Turkish Cruiser Ashore.

Constantinople. May 5.--The Turk.
ish cruiser. Abdul Mediid, built in
America. and which recently arrived
from Philadelphia. has gone ashore
while en- route to Smyrna, in charge
of Turkish officers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
En.Rankera On Trial.

Trenton, ~ j.. May 5.-The cases
OF George F. Kroehl and A. C. Twin.
ing. directors of the defunct First
National Bank Of Asbury Park, were
called for trial today before Judge
Kirkpatrick The two are accused OF
certifying to a report of the banks
condition to the comptroller Of the
currency.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05

indianapolis. Ind May 5.--Presf
dent John Mitchell. Of the United
Mine Workers. was 10 have sailed
for Europe today but at the head.
quarters OF the organization Il was
said his trip has been postponed until
fall Mr Mitchell will represent the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05

ley, the eminent Liberal membs,
Parliament, hitherto thought to h,
a leaning toward the Voltaire nhu,.
ply, has Joined the Catholic cburA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-05
METHODISTS IN
ANNUAL MEETINC
Continued from first page,

cepted by the general Presbyt.sI
assembly of last year at its ,-s
session in Los Angeles, cresa,
general rival fund, and appoir N
most able members of the clery y
itinerant evangelists.
The English parliament is dIscvs
ing treatment of the Rand miners
the Transvaal, South Africa.
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PROSPERITY PROMOTERS.

Pusl--rhe force by which ones Idle
ais are converted into realities.
Punctuality-A saver CT time and
temper 4 creator of confidence.
Politencss-Ti4e golden key that Ill,
locks the door to many an opportunity.
Principle--A self imposed rule OF
right conduct which governs every ac-
ton.
Penetration-The ability to toresee
events and consequently to provide for
them.
Poise-The power of self control
which often makes one master of the
situation.
Precision--The habit of being nccu-
rate and thus Of averting annoyances
arising from error.
Prudence-The practice of acting
with discretion and of wisely husband
ing ones resources.
Perception-Thr happy faculty which
enables one intuitivcly to say and do
the right thing at the right time.
Perseverancc-Ih characteristic
which impels one steadrnstly to pursue
the object In view with an invincible
determination to triumph over all OPP
Observation-Disclosures ccord.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-10-12

An Iowa lawyer tells the following
story of his first months of practice.
He went to Il small country town and
secured an office room. in front of
which was placed the usual sign. Then
he sat down and waited for his clients
to appear. all the while feeling very
much the dignity of his position. The
day passed. and no one called. AMI an
other and another. until wees Went
by, and still there had been no client.
One morning. however. he WAS at the
depot to attend upon the arrival of the
daily accommodation train. quite IN
important function of the town. when
a handsome. well dressed young lady
approached and inquired. rs this Mr..
Smith, At once the feeling of impor-
lance returned, and in his blam.cst
tone he replied: 1T is. madam. What
can l do for you?'
"Can you TIL me how much it will
cost to send Il SOW and pigs down to
the next stat 'onY' Green Bag.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-10-12
CanaHsl ana the Canoe.

Abolish the canoe and Canada might
have war every five years and then
lose fewer young men than the gre
number that must go down to death in
ten years Of summer holidays. 1t is
pitiful the mothers who weep, the ia
theirs who mourn and the homes that
are darkened simply because young
people will take chances that they
have no business to take. Death may
part the young man from his canoe
Good advice cannot. "Ephraim is joined
to his IDOLS" and the victims of the
canoe habit will neither keep out of
canoes nor be careful while they are
In canoes.-TOronto Telegram.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1904-10-12

He was :. so,.-:<, .-!..n In lodgings,
and he W,:' icurn.n., t. play the correct.
There was 10 dipping the earnest
ness and pcrse;cr:;.:re of this e.-N'y o
cornetist. Every e, ching during the
late heat wave lie thew his w1ildow
open and blew away at the Lost
Chord" 1t was ever the Lost Chord"
In the commercial room of the hotel
opposite the knights of the ROAD sat
scribbling Off their orders and hurting
anathemas at the head of the young
man player. Finally they held Il coun-
Gil of war and determined on his de
struction. Cutting off a window cord.
they rang for the boots and ordered
him to take it across to the musician.
with the following note:
"Dear Sir-Make no more trouble
over your Lost Chord We send you
a substitute, which we hope you will
find long enough. We will arrange
with the coroner and guarantee de-
cent burial"
The doleful notes of the "Lost
Chord were not heard in the street
afterward.-London Globe