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The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
HoMELY PHILOSOPHY.

1t isn't always lucky to trust people
who trust to luck.
Romance is sweet sixteen. religion
is sixty II she's day.
Happy is he who never knows when
he gets the worst of 1t.
great achievement doesn't need a
brass band accompaniment.
Most of us expect better obituary
notices than are coming to us
Those who yield to temptation are
generally looking for chance.
The optimist looks forward to to-
morrow, the pessimist signs for yes
terday.
There might not be 80 much room
at the top II there were fewer cushions
at the bottom.
Most OF us are dissatisfied. some
with what we have and some with
what we haven't.
The present gets away from lot of
people while they sit on park benches
worrying about the future.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
DAHLlA-BoRpER DESIGN.
Very Handsome and Effective Border
Suitable for Trimming q Tea
Cloth or Sideboard Cover.

A very handsome and effective Dor.
der for a tea cloth or sideboard cloth:
Materials. Coats cotton, No. 8. 8 CHI.
join round, fill the ring with 16 dist
round, l oh. tr in each double stitch.
I'D round, in the LIST hole. II oh.
turn. miss the LIST stitch, single in
each oh. l in the next hole, 10 CHI.
miss the LIST stitch, 1 single In each
of the IL oh, repeat all around. Turn
the work on the wrong side-3d round.
/ tr In each of the 10 single stitches. 3
d in the point. and treble down the
other side of the peal to correspond, l
single in the last stitch of the IL
single. In the next pedal. miss this
petal, keeping it at the back. and work
round every alternate petal in the
same manner.-4th round. The same.
but work IL tr along the petals instead
of 10. Turn the work to the front
side.-5th round. Slip stitch to the
top of the peal just finished, in
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

STATE OF , oalo; c c1rrS OF TOLEDO IS.
FRArK j. CHENEY makes oath that he 10 senior
partner Of the nrln Of -. CHENEY Z Co; doins
aforesaid and that said nrm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF CATARRa that cannot bo cured by tho use OF
HALLS CATAKRH CURE. ,,,pxry
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence
this 9Th day Of December, A. d. 1856
49, A. W. GLEASON,
srALs NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hairs Catarrh Cure 10 taken internally and aSu
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF Ids
systen, Send for testnoniAlr. free. , $50. -
r.. CHENEY CO., Toledo, u
Sold by all Druggists. i5c
Tske Hail Fsniiy Pills for constipation
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
NO KowTowINo FOR HIM.
Hotel Man Who Was Not to Be Over
awed by Dignitaries Of
State.

They tell this one on former Gov.
George Hoadly of Ohio:
Once upon time. in the midst Of
campaign, Mr.. Hoadly was to deliver
speech at little town in the great
and glorious Buckeye STATE. When he
reached the one hotel the town boast
ed he walked up to the register and
wrote his name. The proprietor-head-
porter steward ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS run
ner was behind the desk in his shirt
sleeves, his hat on the back OF his
head, and cigar stump held between
his teeth. When the visitor had put
down his John Hancock. the factotum
turned the register around, read with
out the flicker of an eyelid the name
there written, wrote 30" beside 1t
with lead pencil, and said:
You kin Jest take yer grip right up
that stairway there an back down the
hall clean to tn end Yer rooms right
on tn left hand side of tn hal, in tn
corner-number 10.
With considerable establishment and
not little injured dignity ohios chief
executive pointed to his name. smiled
family, and said:
II am George Hoadly."
Yep: l notice" said the rustic
without turning hair. AN yer
rooms right there at tn end Of tn
hall-number 10. Can't miss it."
With more hauteur. and almost
quivering with outraged Importance,
the guest said impressively:
81 am George Hoadly, governor OF
the state of Ohlo!"
Turning, then, with = look OF ex-
asperated impatience on his face, the
hotel man exclaimed:
well, what dye expect me t do
kiss ye?"-Judge.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
To Choose Partners.

The nickname Of states provide a
good way to select partners. Write
the names of the states for the girls
and the nicknames for the men. and
then let them find each other. A live
ly time is likely to ensue. To save
the hostess from wracking her brains
the list follows:
North Carolina-"Old North"
New York-"Empire State"
South Carolina-"Palmetto State"
Rhode Island-"Little Rhody."
Ohio-"Buckeye."
MISUNDERSTANDING State"
Delaware-"Blue Hen"
Nav Hampshire-'Granite State" :
observation-disclosures State"
Lou!siana-"Creole State"
Illinois-"Sucker State"
Indiana-"Hoosier State"
misunderstanding State"
Texas-"Lone Star State"
Maine-"Pine Tree State"
VjrPinia-"Old Dominion"
MADAME MERRI.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Str. TcNNMz5en

continue to suffer rather than submit
to examinations which so many physi-
clans propose in order to intelligently
treat the disease; and this is the rea-
son why SO many physicians fail to
cure female disease.
This is also the reason why thousands
upon thousands OF women are corre-
spending with Mrs Pinkham, daughter
in-law Of Lydia f. Pinltham, at Lynn,
Mass. To her they can confide every
detail of their illness. and from her
great knowledge. obtained from years
Of experience in treating female ills,
Mrs, Pinkham can advise sick women
more wisely than the local physician.
Read how Mrs Pinkham helped MIST.
C. Willadsen obtaining. Ia. She writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:
81 can truly say that you have saved my
life. and cannot express my gratitude in
words. Before l wrote to You telling you
how felt. had doctored for over two years
steady, and spent lots OF money in medicines
besides but it all failed to do me any good.
had female trouble and would daily have faint
ing SPELLS backache, bearing-down pains, and
my monthly periods were very irregular and
finally ceased wrote to you for your ad-
vice and received n letter full OF Instructions
Just what to do. and also commenced to take
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and have been restored to perfect health.
Had it not been for you would have been
in my grave to-day"
Mountains of proof establish the fact
that no medicine in the world equals
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound for restoring women's health.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
OF AID TO HOSTESS
SUGGESTIONS FOB NOVEL AND
PLEASING ENTERTAINMENTS.
a Cake Guessing contest-An Attrac-
tive Lily Luncheon - A Flower
Party for the Children
Choosing Partners.
Cake Guessing Contest.

This is clever little skit to fill in
few moments that might lag. Write
these questions on slips of paper and
pass pencils, allowing Is minutes for
the guessing. For a prize to the per-
son who has the most correct answers.
give prettily decorated cake.
What kind of cake should a jeweler
eat? Gold and silver cake.
What kind for politician? Elec-
ton cake.
What kind for man who lives on
his friends? Sponge cake.
What for maker of gloves? Lady
fngerx.
What for gardener? Fruit cake.
What kind for lover? Kisses.
What kind for pugilist? Pound
cake.
What kind for geologist? Layer
cake.
What kind of cake would a person.
have IL he ate all of these? Stomach
aches.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
TORTURED WITH ECZEMA.
Tremendous Itching Over Whole Body
Scratched Until Bled-Won-
derful Cure by Cuticura.

Last year l suffered with a ire
mendous itching on my back, which
grew worse and worse. until 1t spread
over the whole body. and only my
face and hands were free. For four
months or so suffered torments, and
l had to scratch. scratch. scratch, un-
til bled At night when 1 went to
bed things got worse, and had at
times to get up and scratch my body
all over, until was as sore as could
be. and until suffered excruciating
pains. They told me that l was suf-
fering from eczema. Then I made up
my mind that would use the Cuti-
cura Remedies. I used them accord
ing to instructions. and very soon in
deed l was greatly relieved. con-
tinued until well, and now I am
ready to recommend the Cuticura
Remedies to any one. Mrs. Mary
Metzger. Sweetwater. Okla, June %,
1905"
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
NUGGETS OF KNOWLEDGE.

There are ladies' smoking cars on
English railways.
Alligator. a popular native dish in
India. tastes like veal.
The wood used in the best pianos
has been seasoned 40 years.
Those who reach 80 in good health
are likely, statistics show. to last to
10.
Over 100000 pounds of human hair.
valued at 100000. is sold annually
in Paris.
The majority of criminals can draw
and paint. That is why artists can
rarely get credit.
In many parts Of Switzerland the
government buries the dead, supplying
coffins and undertaken free OF cost.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
SIGNALS FOR BRIDAL PARIS
Which Convey Commands and Ten,
der Sentiments in Public
Places.
Bride to Groom.

Bride to Groom.
One short jerk of coat-Stop looking
at that girl!
One long jerk of coat-Oh, see the
pretty hats!
One long hug-You look perfectly
lovely to-day.
One long hand squeeze-Honey,
what makes you look SO cross?
One short hand squeeze-Some ones
coming!
Groom to Bride.
One short jerk OF sleeve--Stop look
ing at that man!
One long jerk of sleeve-Come on.
You don't want to see the hats.
One long hug-You look perfectly
lovely to-day.
One long hand squeeze-Honey, you
amt mad. are YOU?
One short hand squeeze-Don't be a
goose!
Three sharp taps on wrist-Take
care, woman, take care! will be
master in my own house!-Puck.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
PARTY for Children.

A mother / know has planned such
unidao afternoon party for her two
children. aged eight and ten. II the
weather Is fair there will be games
out of doors, and the hunt for flowers
Each child is to be given basket
with bow Of ribbon on the handle.
The one who finds the most bios
sons Will be given box OF marsh
mallows or buttercup candles, which
Is not to De opened until the child
gats home.
AfteK the hunt wreath of flowers
rs to adorn each child's head, and for
the remainder of the time the guests
will b. called by the name OF the
flower composing the wreath. II any
one fovgets and calls the real name, a
forfeit is to be paid of flower from
their. wreath. At the end of half
hour count is taken and the one who
has paid the fewest forfeits is permit
ted to choose the games to be played
TO-. thu space Of Is minutes.
The dining room is going to be very
pretty with large gilded basket for
the centerpiece, pink ribbons from it
laadinE to the places for the little
girls and green for the boys. The
basket will contain flower for each
with tiny gift tied to 1t. A simple
menu rs to be served. consisting of
clan bouillon. waters, lettuce. sand
wiches, ice cream in tiny baskets. with
flower tied on the handle, lady I'm
gem aad maccaroons so dear to child
fish hearts,
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
SCRAPS OF HISTORY.

The last sovereign to abdicate was
King Milan of Servia. He relinquished
the crown In 1889.
The last slaves under English-speak-
ing people were United States negroes.
set free In 1865.
False teeth of ivory, on plates of the
same material, and held in place by
gold wires, were In use in the year
1000 B. c.
During the past three centuries more
than 200 different systems Of short
hand have been devised. Pitman's was
first published in 1910.
The first standing army of modern
times was established by Charles VII.
of France in 1445. In England the
first standing army was organized In
1898.
The first attempt at stereotyping in
America was made in IT'S by Benja-
min Mecom, printer at Philadelphia.
Previous to this time the Dutch had
stereotyped prayer book in III. The
trst printing press in America was es.
tablished in 1859 at Cambridge. Mass.
Earlier than any known paintings.
some tapestry discovered recently at
Deir-el-Bahari, near Thebes. is among
the oldest specimens OF human art ex.
tant, with the exception Of the pre-
historic drawings on the bones of ex-
tinct animals by the river drift men.
which, of course, are incomparably
older. But these paintings represent
the period in which the art of Egypt
vas at its zenith. the eighteenth
dynasty. and consequently date back
about $500 years.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
A Lily Luncheon.

Fl,is affair is most attractive. For
the center piece use large bunch of
white lilies with the natural foliage;
shade the candles with white; use
glass uclders, winding them with
smilas. rhe place cards are in shape
Of lilies with the lettering In gold.
OF course the hostess will wear
white, and If there is any color it
iaust oG yellow. Serve the regulation
luncheon menu. but the ice or cream
may be frozen in lilly" forms or
served IN a real Gala lily. This is a
decided novelty, but is practical one.
White candles should be the only arti-
ncial light in the dining room and they
make the proper setting for this un-
usually pretty affair.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
A RATHER INTRICATE PATTERN.


the center stitch. CHI, 1 tr in the
point Of .he next petal. 9 CHI, repeat
9Th oh. d, 4 CHI. d. 4 oh, d. ch.
8 d, under each loop of chain. Join the
patterns to each other twice by mid
die picot.
The Heading.-1st row. 1 TT in tho
fit. 1t includes four new quick-firing
middle picot of the group next but one
to the joining. IL oh thread times
round the needle; insert the hook in
the middle picot of the next group.
work off stitches. then times more
round the needle; insert the hook in
the middle picot of the next group of
the next pattern, and work on all the
stitches; II oh, tr, in the next group;
II oh. d. in the next; 9 oh, l d. in the
next; II oh, tr, in the next; II CHI.
repeated row. Double.-3d row.
Cotton 8 times round the needle. insert
the hook in double stitch of last row,
work off stitches, cotton again round
the needle, miss 2 stitches. insert hook
In next stitch, work on all the stitches.
2 CHI, tr, in the center of the group
Just worked. 2 CHI, miss stitches; re-
peat.-4th row. Double. taking up
back thread only.
The Edge-lst row. 1 d in the mid
die picot of group, 8 oh. tr. in the
same place; repeat. At the Joining OF
the pattern work tr in the free picot.
1 tr in the free picot of the next pat
tern.-2d row. oh, d, in the loop
of s oh, tr, between the tr, oh.
single in the loop of the treble Just
worked Z times. reneat
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Stand Well.

The woman who stands well must
learn to hold her shoulders back and
level; she must acquire the art of rest
Ing upon the balls of the feet; she
must learn that the chin should be
held up and the head little back:
and that the hands should be main
tanned in some easy. conventional atti-
tude. When she has learned these
things she can stand we'll. But to be
seated well is another matter.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

catheter. took to my bed, and the
doctors failing to help. began using
Doans Kidney Pills. The urine soon
came freely again, and the pain grad
ually disappeared. have been cured
eight years. and though over 10. am
as active as a boy"
Sold by all dealers. 30 cents box.
Foster llburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

in bad W g a t h Q r
brought kidney trou-
bles on me. and l
suffered tw e n t y
years with sharp.
cramping pains in,
the back and urinary
disorders. I often
had to get up a doz-
en- times at night to
urinate. Retention
set in, and I was
obliged to use the
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Mouth Wash.

Peroxide is excellent as mouth
wash and throat gargle. warding on
sore throat and generally curing 1t
even after 1t has secured a foothold.
Used once a week or so as q face lotion
1t has a whitening and cleansing effect.
but 1t must be kept from the hair and
eyebrows because of its bleaching
qualities.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

A woman who is the picture of
health gives the following recipe for
It, Deep breathing. Plenty of pure
water--eight glasses day. Fresh
and salads. Sufhcient sleep
TO keep the nerves quiet. Outdoor ex-
ercise every day. Little or no alcohol.
tea, coffee or drugs Of any sort, par
the powders taken for nerves
Gud insomnia.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Just a Tip.

Miss Country Maid-I was reading
In a magazine that in the city hotels
one often sees palms about the dining
rooms. What kind of palm is the mos,
prominent?
Mr.. Dineout-The waiter's.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
shamnoo for White Hair.

Shampoo tonic for white hair: Melt
a small bar of pure CASTLE soap in a
quart of water, boiling down to one
pint: cool and add one pint Of bay
rum. 30 grains OF bisulphate of quiz
nine and one tablespoonful of pure
borax. Keep in a glass jar and use
when Rhampooing the hair.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Concrete Definition.

Tommy-Paw, what is pessimism?
Mr.. Tucker-It's-it's something like
rheumatism, Tommy.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
For BlackheadS.

The complexion brush used every
night with warm water and CASTLE
soap will keep the complexion free
from blackheads. Twice week apply
"a saturate solution of sulphate Of
magnesia. Be careful Of the diet, eat
ing plenty Of fresh fruits. drinking
three pints Of water q day.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

The original chaufYeurs, 1t seems.
were robbers. Which Is another in
stance showing the descent of man.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Indian Attorneys Fees.

10. the poor Indian. whose untu-
tored mind" makes him the easy prey
OF the white sharper. but whose mind
tutored in a law school and stimulated
by the atmosphere Of the national
capital is capable of attaining con-
tingent fees Of unprecedented dimen-
sions! Robert S. Owen. Cherokee.
has won suit for his nation for
100000 against the United States.
being the cost of the tribes removal
from Georgia to Indian Territory sixty
eight years ago. OF this he Is to re-
ceive fifteen per cent.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

The man who talks about civic
righteousness ought to keep his own
backyard clean.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
IN CONSTANT AGONY.

a West virginian's Awful Distress
Through Kidney Troubles.
w. L. Jackson, merchant. of Park
erBburg, w. Va, says: Driving about
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

Mrs. winalow's Soothing Syrup.
For children testhing softens the gums reduces IN.
oammatton, Alays pain wind collie. &c botts
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Im,ertant to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle OF CAsToRfA,
cafe and sure remedy for infants and children.
and $50 that II
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

He who laughs last misses the nszt
Joke.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

ASIA CIGARS.
Will not mike you nervous Ask your dealer or Tho
n. LYMAN Cigar Co.. $40 18th Street. Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25

Advice of friends makes a multitude
of enemies.
The Meeker herald., 1906-08-25
Thousands Write to Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn.
Mass, and Receive Valuable Advics
Absolutely Confidential and Free

There can be no more terrible ordeal
to delicate, sensitive, refined woman
than to be obliged to answer certain
questions in regard to her private ills,
even when those questions are asked
by her family physician. and many
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
NOTED MISSIONARY
 HAS PASSED AWAY

The Dawson News reports the death of the Right Reverend Bishop Bompas, the noted pioneer preacher of the Yu- kon, which occurred at Carcross, Yukon Territory, June 9, the immediate cause being heart failure He is survived by his aged wife.
 In many respects Bishop Bompas was a remarkable man. To begin with, he came from notable English family, and possessed talents that, had he SO willed, would have brought him honors in his native land His father and brothers were lawyers, and he himself was educated for the law.
 He was pioneer missionary on the Mackenzie river and on the Yukon The number of years he spent among the natives of these northern lands can not be stated, but it is believed to be nearer 10 than go. So long had he lived among the natives of the far north that his naDiI~ bl illt uiltl bttbtllt uiUeftHt rom those of other men, and his very person seemed to reflect the influences that had shaped his destiny. His faithful wife in mind and method was his counterpart, save that on rare occasions womanly tenderness survived and dominated his immovablc austcrity.
 Their home had been not unlike those of the simple natives which surrounded it, and their view of the material world was necessarily contracted and narrowed. somewhat, in conformity with those of their adopted people; but it would bc great error Co say Bishop Bompas was not talented man. Ilc spoke several native dialects, ~ome oi which he re- lacesl. ur transformed. tp written htn- suase. ii Is -ai'l: and among the people,
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
SOURDOUCH MIKE
 WAS PLAYED FALSE

Mike Engels, familiarly known to all Ramparters as Sourdough Mike, was victimized to the amount of about S3 900 on his arrival in Seattle last fall.
 Mike left Rampant in company with Ed Ferguson, and the two men entered into an agreement to go into business together if favorable opening was found. At Seattle they separated, Mike going to Hot Springs, Ark, to be treated for deafness, while Ferguson, with the money, was to go to Tonopah, New, and establish business in the booming mining camp.
 From that day to this Mike has seen nor heard nothing from Ferguson. AS time went on and Ferguson failed to communicate with him as promised, the conviction was forced on Mike that his confidence hal been misplaced and that his friend and his money would be seen no more.
 Fergu=on's crime was a most con tcmptihle onc--wor-e than plain laFccny, bcrause it included both theft and treachery. It k supposed that be Is now in Afriea or Soath America.
 Meet people who are acquainted with
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20

WILLIAM MIDGELY, an old klondike and Alaska miner and prospector, was in Rampant the first of the week on the way to Fairbanks. Mrs. Midgely is fresh from Nevada-Tonapah, Bullfrog, Goldfield and Manhattan. He describes the conditions in that desert country as much harder for the prospector to over come than those here in Alaska, where water is plentiful and fuel can be had wherever one is minded to pitch his tent. Besides, no matter how impor- tant discovery the Nevada prospector may make his only hope is to sell, while in Alaska what one finds is his own. "The eyes of the world are on Masks" " he said, ''and trip outside only tends to strengthen ones faith in the great future of this country.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1906.

COPIES of the Fairbanks Evening News from April 2S to May 17, and of the Panama Teller of May 9 and Is, were in the down-river mail brought by the Seattle No. 3 last Monday. They all bore the mark, "Missent to Skagway." Later copies of the aforementioned pa pers have not come to hand, and it is surmised that they have been ''missent to Skagway." Ever ince a postoffice was established at Fairbanks the mail from that place has been slow and un- certain. It took one letter more than a hundred days to reach Rampant from Fairbanks. Nome mail and Skagway mail often comes quicker than that from Fairbanks. The matter is respectfully directed to the attention of Major Cum.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
ROOSTER PLANT
 STARTS TOMORROW

The Hoosier hydraulic works are to start, with one elevator in operation, tomorrow.
 The works will star, with all the con- tiitions favorable for successful run. Grcat pains have l'cen taken in the hay ing of the pipe, and the line i- as solid a. the track oi q modern railway.
 Water is somewhat low at present,
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
JULIUS RAHMSTORF, General Merchandise
 FULL LINE TIN, GRANITE AND CROCKERYWARE

he commanded respect that none but strong character could have inspired. Yes, Bishop Bompas was remaskable man; and less deserving women than his patient wife have left names that will live while history lasts.
 Bishop Bompas was 72 years old.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20

but it is thought there is abundance for one lift.
 Fifteen people are employed. There is no apparent reason why the work should not continue without interrup- ton the balance of the season.
Yukon Valley news., 1906-06-20
CHARLES D. CARTER, D. D. S.

the circumstances of the ease will agree with Mike in the kind of punishment he believes should bc metcd out to Fergu- son if he k ever found. Mike thinks he ought to bc shot through the knees.