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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-12-22
NEW sLsmrnr DISCOVERED.
aoTHENBURG. SWEDEN.


IL II reported that J. R. Rydberg.
professor In physics at the university
In Lund, Sweden. has 4 new theor'
about chemical elements. In working
on the same he came to the conclusion
that there must be an element having
less atomic weight than any element
heretofore known. In fact. only small
fraction of the atomic weight Of hydro
lsen.
1t II further stated that suct an Gle
ment. the electron, was known before.
cut that Prof. Rydberg has discovered
that 1t does not consist Of any separate
kind of material. It 10 thought that
the consequences Of this will be very
important, and will lead to the discov.
cry that metals arc not simple ele.
ments but are composed Of electrons.
It will follow, also. that electron--as
the new element Ii called by Prof.
Rydberg-is universal gas. which at
all events forms an atmosphere which
prevails throughout our solar system.
1t II also expected that the new dis
covery Will had to full scientific ex.
plantations Of many things which up
to date have remained doubtful or un.
explained. ~. for instance. the mag
net!c storms in connection with tho
sun-spot periods. the northern lights,
the terrestrial magnetism. etc.
r. 8. 8. BERGH.
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The fall fishing season. upon vAicA
% many OF the people in the northern
and eastern parts Of Cape Bretoo IL.
'lnnd depend. was good 70 far - cod
and bake were concerned. but the
niackerel catch. which brings the
largest returns. was almost complete
failure.
Agriculture. which had been carried
on In q small and unproductive way.
has received more attention during tho
past few years. more careful and
scientific mode Of farming having been
adopted with the results that farmers
have been substantially rewarded for
their efforts. Especially was this true
in regard to small fruits. garden vege.
tables. and apples and plums. The
quality and quantity Of root vegetables
has also been largely increased and i'm
proved.
G. N. WEST.
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AMERICAN APPLES ABROAD.
EDINBURGH.

EDINBURGH.
Large quantities Of evaporated ap.
pies come to this market each year,
between November and June, from the
United States and Canada. A leading
Wholesale dealer says that the i'm.
ported article does not, a. . rule. re-
main in perfect condition here during
the summer months, as the fruit fer.
,nents and eventually becomes some.
what rancid. While this fruit ia OF
the market the supply Of fresh fruit is
supplemented by canned apples from
the United States and Canada.
80 long as the evaporated apples re-
main in first-class condition there IL .
ready market for them; In fact, the
importer above referred to states that
the demand usually exceeds the sup
My. The fruit comes here In cases,
each containing four dozen one.pound
cartons. In the past three or four
years the average Wholesale price has
been about &1.21 per dozen cartons.
At the end Of last May and early IN
.Tune the prime fruit was sold at SITE
- doaen cartons.
RUFUS TLBNDe0
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1906-12-22

Thirty years ago threshing time
was one of the most strenuous occa-
sions that came to the farmers an
nual experience and was something
that was dreaded as much by the
women folks of the house as the farm
er himself, as 1t required two or three
days to thresh the average crop, with
Is and 20 men and as many teams
to be fed and housed, and the stacks
Of fried chicken and apple pie that
disappeared during these days was
something wonderful to behold. This
is now all changed. The threshinx
crew come down the road with their
whole OUTFIT en- train, pull in along
side Of the stacks and In ten minutes
are at work. and no one IL surprised
II they are threshing ten bushels q
minute. The sheaves being fed auto
matically. the threshed grain runs d.
rectly into tho farmers Wagons, the
straw being stacked automatically,
taking away most of the laborious
and dirty part of the work of the old
times. and for the average farmer one
day cleans up the whole job. and the
thresher has moved ON to the next
setting.-Export Implement Age.
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Several examples Of q geological
paradox fish which would be speed.
lily drowned II placed in deep water
have just been added to the collection
at Regents park. This Is the African
walking fish, which spends the great
er part of Its existence upon the mud
banks Of tropical rivers. Its method
Of progression has been described by
naturalists As Of the hop. skip and
jump" variety. and when journeying
inland. as 1t does over long distances,
1t climbs by means Of the breast fms
over the roots and even into the
boughs Of trees. These curious crea-
lures. which belong to an important
group known a. lung fishes, form .
connecting link with the higher forms
Of life. the air bladder being converted
into what IL practically . lung. When
the rivers dry up in the hot season
they bury themselves in the mud,
breathing In the air like . frog or =
newt. In Australia there are several
varieties Of lung fishes. one of the
largest. which IL much esteemed ~
an article of food, sometimes attain.
ing . length Of SIX feet-London
Daily Graphic.
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WEAKNESS IN THE MORAL
Listener Not Quite Convinced Of Ap.
piieation Of Story.

During the regime of the late James
T. Furber a. general manager Of the
Boston 4 Maine railroad it happened
one morning that all trains into Bos-
ton were very late. At small sta
ton. about i've miles out, one passen-
ger was waiting who had q number Of
men employed In his business. and to
him the delay was very annoying.
Several trains went by without stop
ping at his station, and the annoy
ance grew to positive raging. and
when he firally did get to Boston,
nearly two tours lats. h. made a bee
line for the general managers Office.
That Official. however. was not ex-
pected until some time later, and the
passenger withdrew, in no way salts
fed. When he did meet Mr.. Furber
his feelings were a little intensified
by the addition of several Of his IA
vorite morning drinks. Mr.. Furber
and the passenger were old friends.
and after listening to the complain
ants remarks. the general manager
sought to appease him, and said: sit
down a minute. John. l want to tell
you a story, and John sat down again
and listened attentively.
AN old woman was brought to this
country by her children, but the place
did not agree with her and she soon
began to fail. Her doctor ordered
stimulants. but even this did not
check her disease. Just before she
died. she wanted one more drink. but
this her daughter refused, saying:
Mother, dear. you don't want to go to
Heaven with the smell Of whisky on
your lips! Do you see the point,
John?" asked Mr.. Furber.
mo. I'm hanged II do" replied
John.
well. John" said Mr.. Furber, your
breath is strong enough 20 throw an
eL zine on the track"
But. coufound it, JIM" answered
the now quieted visitor. you don't
mean to say that with only you and
l here this is Heaven"
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Or. Johnson's Spelling.

Those who are readiest to condemn
A. "scornful innovations" or "Ameri.
canisms" various suggestions for A
altered authography are apt to for.
get how arbitrary the greatest Of Eng
lish dictionary makers occasionally
was in his choice between variant
spelling. says the London Spectator.
It was DR.. johnson who added the "k'
Ito "musick" and "rhetorick" and
''physick," which before his day were
commonly spelled ~ We spell them
now. Labor" and honor and 'fa-
vor" irritate many readers, who style
them AmericAnisms. But 1t was Dr.
Johnson who introduced the unnec.
essary though perhaps ra.aer grace
full "u." and who wrote. in addition.
"authour" and "errour" and gov.
ernour." The last spelling has only
dropped out Of the English PRAYER
Book In the twentieth century. How
many church-8oers have noticed the
change?
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ma Church Ree1 FlxeA

l1les Finlen, the rich Montana COP
psr miner, visited some relatives in
Bay City, Mich, recently. He attend
ed services in an old wooden church.
and while there . rainstorm came up.
The roof leaked. and some water fell
on Ffnlen's neck. After the services
had ended he asked ono Of the church
oficials: why in blases don't yo0
givs people decent place to worship
in r II suspect its because we haven't
the money" was the suggestive reply.
Next afternoon material for . new
roof began to arrive in front Of the
church and Finlen walked Into the pas
tors study with . check for $7b3
"Fix up your old roof" - III h saiA.,
indianapolis News.
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rHEPRooREss OF MEXICO
Advances In Education sstsrss Pros
osrity-ostrieh Farming May -
Undertaken In India and Will
Copy California Methods.
MODERN MEXICO.

MEXlCO CITY.
\ Saltillo, situated about 1856 miles
south OF the American border, il noted
COR Its delightful, uniform climate, for
Is excellent fruits and 8esetahles,
mountain spring supply of water. and
a modern water and sewerage system.
its beautiful parks are the attraction
Of visitors and travellers. Being a
railroad center, the large agricultural.
mining and manufacturing interests,
where considerable amount Of Amer
lean capital is invested, place the cap
ital city of Coahuila In the front rank
as business center. 1t has from 30.-
900 to $4,000 people. healthy climate.
is we'll and ably governed. and Ia one
Of the most peaceful cities Of its size
IN this continent.
President Diaz has done much to
secure the advancement In tho sduca-
tional facilities and the wonderful
progress apparent in all branches Of
industry. He uttered words OF wis
dom when he told the Machinists'
Union. when they recently called upon
him in reference to the settlement Of
their grievances, that the government
respected the right of men to refuse
to work or to accept wages which
they thought too low; that these
lights would be always respected.
but that they must not forget the pro-
lection of the government could only
be thrown around those who main
tained . peaceful attitude and re-
Trained from disturbing public order;
that to assure the continuance Of
progress and the developnent Of the
national resources 1t was quite indis-
pensable that all capital, whether ma
tive or foreign, invested in undertak-
'ngs profitable to the country. should
be guaranteed and protected In its
Just rights: that to hamper the opera
tons OF companies and to allow un-
Just demands to be made upon them
would bring harm to the whole coun.
try and likewise to the workingmon.
The president reminded the work.
lngmen that the government, while
respecting their just rights. would ap
| ply severe measures in Co., n h.
came necessary to maintain tie pub
lie peace. Thus the machinists, and
through them the workingmen Of
Mexico, were plainly convinced Of thu
presidents impartial feelings. Of hif
sense of and determination to secure
Justice. and peacefully resumed work.
Mexico's proximity to the United
States. the mutual interest Of citizens
Of both countries in its opportunities,
and in the numerous enterprises rem
der 1t necessary that capital be safe
and that the laws be obeyed. The ex-
ports. imports and railway travel are
constantly increasing-so much 30
that the Mexico Of to-day promises to
be one of the most enlightened and
advanced countries in the world.
| v. L. DUHAIME
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OSTRICH FARMING.
CALCUTTA. INDIA.


1t is pointed out by the press that
there are millions OF acres Of land In
India well suited to ostrich farming,
and that the soil and climate of these
vast tracts are as well adapted for thia
husbandry as that OF Africa or Egypt
One journal says that ostrich farms
could be started on the edge of the In.
dian desert, in Sind. and in Baluchis'
tan. which are at present poor and
unproductive. because of barren soils
and scant and irregular rains. 1t
would be hard to exaggerate the bene-
dts that would result from the intro.
iuction Of the new industry. Tho
tracts named would suit the birds.
The farming could be undertaken by
either European or native capitalists,
who would have no difficulty in engag-
ing the services of trained men at the
same time that they purchased their
ostrich chicks or eggs.
The demand for ostrich feathers OF
high class is greater than the supply,
and the farmers of the Cape and
Egypt who give intelligence to the
raising of ostriches make large profits.
Just as the ostrich farmers of south
ern California have done. A COM
parison OF the soil, climate. and other
physical conditions of Africa and
Egypt. where the ostrich does we'll.
with the same conditions in parts Of
southern California, Arizona and New
Mexico would suggest that there is
hardly = limit to ostrich husbandry In
America.
WILLIAM H. MICHAEL.
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you think that children would be embraced they not
by parens The latter their complete ignorance
Of the evil which result them contract habit which
haps will be the all of maad for their little
malades these poor
little the observance this old habit unpleasant to them
dangerous How contagious have permitted by this
ture which love to term friendly sympathetic afeconae!
The little creature who thus from mouth to mouth
Of courtesy without aumulatng of the microbes
which, perhaps for adults often injurious their baby
constitutions uniformed These nnuneabe microbes frequent
finding soil favorable to their development and their mupca
will with the cdrens destruction The
of the disease admitted this into the organism will remain
cealed for me during which system will the morbid
seeds without manifesng exterior again. for long me
order not suffer suspicion of the origin of the evil these little
creatures often will perfect health the while
the i'll whereof they the involuntary victims will make
their organisms to which they not seldom succumb.
dangerous contacts whose results peou the child Nothing
should prevent the physician and the hygn from presenting to the
unwary the nude truth.
There danger permitting kissing among children and it
time that began correct this dangerous habit Since is
impossible suppress kissing entirely general fashion, least
caeesnes of the To this the mothers
Of families with precautions with their children their
their daily walks simple bath with soap ordinary
dof not suffice these anaeps gentle antiseptc
sou houd be by prescription and lightly sprnked the
facs ard hands In addition this every mother should discourage
praetics OF kissing
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INDUSTRIES IN NOVA SCOTIA.
SYDNEY. N. 8.

SYDNEY. N. 8.
The last six months Of 1905 we're In
all respects productive Of greater &C
tivity in all lines Of commercial bust
ness than were the preceding six
months, owing largely to the cold
weather. which kept the harbors closed
with ice until the middle Of May.
However, with the advent Of warm
weather, business Of all kinds began
to advance and has continued to do 20.
Confidence was restored in the iron
and steel plant by the successful pro-
duction Of steel rails by the open
hearth process. Large orders were Sc
cured not only for rails. but for rods.
billets, blooms and slabs. The coal
companies increased their shipments.
Money became more plentiful and con.
sequenIy the merchants replenished
their stocks. most Of the goods COM
ing from the United States.
1t is . noteworthy fact that Amer.
lean hats. both hard and soft felts,
boots and shoes. silk and muslin
waists. sheetings. calicos. and other
washable dress fabrics are steadily
gaining = foothold. the sales inereas-
ing every year.
The total value Of declared exports
tc the United States for the calendar
year 1905 was $1,480.923, of which
31,z98.751 was from the six consular
agencies and s1s2.172 from Sydney.
The principal articles from Sydney
were: Creosote oil s34,305, coal S3s,-
ssS, pitch S29.9S9. pig iron 32s2ss.
canned Holsters. 311.07O. and pulp
wood 36.3z6.
The Dominion Coal company. dur.
Ing the six months, mined and shipped
1.74e.702 tons Of coal. Of which 2ss. s2o
tons went to the United States. The
number d employees engaged IN min
Ing and transporting coal was 1000.
The Nova Scotia Steel and Coal CON-
pany also shipped 1oo. 600 toas q seal
b u rious Canadian portS.
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Nowadays, when a man
makes up his mind to
commit rnatrimony he in
ours a serious response.
bility..
Women and wives, fol-
lowing the humble ex-
ample of the domestic
servant, have revolted-
not for higher wages, but
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Ktaaing nf Children
Il Hrrtlnma Brart;fr
BY DIR. vALENrlN.

lie kiss become to-day by simple custom the highest express
sion of sentiments of aeconae regard for parents
our children friends has been introduced into
by the ignorance of certain persons DESTROYS of setting
fashion without caring to premedtate its i'll effects
The natural epulson of being embraced which is seen
in children of the best proofs that the kiss far from
being innate impulse of man, u.s. the contrary simple
custom, admitted unknowing and capable of engenderng
in humanity the most cruel evils.
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haonl..x.s Bio Fatal.

Though bitten twice BY . monkey
and warned that . third We would
be fatal, Mra. Powell. Of Bath. Eng
land, refused to part with The animal
She was bitten again. blood poisoning
sst In and death from heart failure
followed.
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All 8lahf.

II am bringing 4 man home for
dinner" telephoned her liege.
"All right" replied the wife Of the
cannibal chief: stop at the grocery
and get some material for dressing"
Houston Post.
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Onklnd.

The Playwright-Didn't I ses yoa
n your seat some time aftes the enal
surtain fell?
The First Nishtsr-Yss, the ssAss
0eEe< 70 cone around aAA wiz -
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-07-12
BOIL WEEV|LS
INVESTING TEXAS,
Extensive Damage Will
Be Done by the Pest
to Fleecy Staple.

1t looks as if the boil weevil in East
ern Texas will cut short the crop of
cotton there. Professor Hunter, the
government entomologist, has issued a
special report on the boil weevil in
Texas, i'll which ne states that the vice.
vii is numerous over the whole of the
cotton territory, and that much dam
age is sure to be done in eastern Texas.
With wet weather there will be con-
siderable injury over the whole belt,
while with dry, hot weather, there will
be minimum of damage.
The State Entomologist OF Georgia
has sent out the alarm of his fear that
the weevil will invade Georgia in it's
ravages, SO the cotton crop will be
worth fabulous price.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-07-12
TO BE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE,

The House On Friday passed bill to
make county school commissioners
elective by the people, except where
loca. laws are now of force for the or
ganization and maintenance of public
schools in any city or county The
Senate will doubtless pass it also.
According to the Act, the county
school commissioners shall be elected
at general election next preceding the
expiration of the present term of each
and they shall hold office four years.
An examination as prescribed in Sec
tion 1866 of volume Of the code shall
be held at least 20 days before the day
Of election and all candidates for such
office, who do not hold diploma from
some reputable institution of learning
or first grade teachers, license granted
in this state, shall be examined. Should
any one fail to make So per cent. or
better he shall be declared ineligible.
In case of vacancy, through death or
other cause, the selection of the sue
cessor for the expired term will be in
the hands of the county board of edu-
cation.
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MADE 1T PLEASANT FOX HIM,

Rev. G. S. Tumlin, of Sulphur
Springs, Texas, has a letter in the
Christian Index. telling about his re.
cent visit to Marietta. He says: 81
am constrained to mention that ride in
Marietta behind Bob Northcutt's $500
horse, which enabled me to see several
friends in one short half day And how
can preacher forget being piloted
through Northcutt's factory for making
socks, and have him give you souve-
mir in the shape of one dozen pairs?
Bob will not have anything shoddy; his
mules, COWS, pigeons are all of supe-
rior grade. And inasmuch as had the
pleasure of baptizing his wife, eighteen
years of age, the latch Of her door
hangs on the outside to me- But can
never forget brother Lyon and his dear
wife, of the same place, and others too
numerous to mention, whose kind at.
tentions were far beyond my deserts
God bless the dear old State, where
rests the dust Of many dear TO me-"
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WhitlOCk 6 Mccall
First Glass Sanitary Plumbers. Phone ~.
MARIETTA. GEORGIA
DALTON RLATED.

In securing $50 900 for government
building, Dalton is so elated that they
are liking to have a demonstration in
honor of Senator'S Clay and Bacon, and
Congressman Lee. The Dalton Argus,
in its last issue, says:
"Plans are already being discussed
by the citizens of the town to give re-
ception in the near future to Senators
Clay ana Bacon and Congressman Cor
don Lee. who were instrumental in the
passage OF the bill The people Of the
entire county will be invited to partic-
ipate in the event which will be fred
letter" day for Dalton. A committee
OF ladies will invite the wives of these
distinguished gentlemen, and will en-
terrain them while in the city. Con-
gresham Lee and Senator Clay were
fully alive to nalton's interest. ard the
people Of this city and section appre-
cinte their good work in this matter. /"
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RAILROAD WRECK.

In head-end collision between
freight trains at 2:45 O'Clock Sunday
morning at Kings bridge, five miles
from Chattanooga, the engineers and
firemen of both trains met instant
death. The dead men are w. P. Ham,
alton, engineer on freight engine No
ID; Oliver A. Gentry, fireman No. 10;
R. H. Atkinson, engineer on freight en-
CINE No. s, and fireman Pinson on No.
8. Eight freight cars were destroyed
by fire and four damaged.