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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
Look Before You Leap.

A recent issue of the Craig Courier
contains the following:
"a little occurrence happened at
Craig last week-a sort of fmelodrama
that has been duplicated many
times in all new countries, and yet
people keep on failing to profit by the
experience of others. A man with
family pulled up stakes and came
several hundred miles to Craig, ship
ping all his household effects. He
was man with n profession. He
had heard good deal about Routt
county and some about Craig, but
had failed to find out whether his
professional services We're needed
here. When he came, he found that
in all of Routt county there was no
place he could work steady at his
chosen employment. Consequently
he stayed only about II week and then
left, cursing the county and every
thing in it instead of cursing his own
stupidity in not looking at the size of
the leap before he jumped. If more
of the people who come into new
country were Of the ''Nfissourian"
class, every new region would be bet
ter of. 1t is mans duty to exam
fine Il country before he moves to 1t.
II he trades knives ''unsight and un-
seen" and gets beat he has no one to
blame but himself. There is room in
Routt county for many classes and
professions of people and when the
country-is little further developed
we will be able to supply us great IL
variety of employments as any coun-
try in the world. Just at present
electrical engineers, chronic politi-
clans, ETC., might have little trouble
in getting permanent employment
"Our advice to everyone is to come
and look over the prospects before
borrowing money to move your FAM
lily here. Then ii the time is not
ripe, delay the moving until it ma
lures; if it is, come along and get into
the swim"
what applies to Routt county
likewise applies to Rio Blanco. There
is room here for men of muscle, who
can grub sage brush, take out bitches
and make homes for themselves.
There is also room for the men who
can furnish the means to develop our
immense natural resources, but un-
til our population materially increas-
es, we are amply supplied in all the
professional lines-including editors
and politicians.-ED. HERALD.l
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Mrs J w Shepard was unfortunate
in getting her fractured rib broken
over again, Thursday of last week.
Many friends, up and down the val
ley, sympathise with this estimable
lady in her misfortune.
George l. Lambert and Buckner
went up in the mountains Monday
after more logs. Mr. l. is going to
build more house-room to store his
garden truck in this fall, as he ex-
poets n good crop. Mrs Shepard,
postmistress at White River, Sep
tember I'd, cooked some of the onions
raised by Mr. Lambert in 1905, and
they were as sound and firm as when
stored away last fall. This shows
that they are good keepers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
The Rocky Mountain Region as
Breeding Ground for Horses.

In locating the national horse
breeding station in Colorado, the eX-
perts in charge of this experimental
work took cognizance of the advan-
tages offered in the altitude and eli
mate of the Rocky Mountain region.
Fort Collins is located about fifty
miles north of Denver, few miles
east of the Rocky Mountain foothills.
On these high plains the tiny three
tOed horses, whose remains We're
found by the Whitney scientific ex-
pedition, roamed in prehistoric ages.
On these wonderful upiands, approx
imately Il mile above sea level, every
thing tends to the production of Il
perfect horse. Sound bones and hoofs
great lung.power and good size are
most desired in II horse. The bone of
the native Colorado horse is as dense
as II piece of ivory. The dry atmos-
phere develops II hoof so solid that a
native horse can travel miles over the
rockiest country and suffer no incon-
venience from lack of shoes. The
high altitude develops heart and lung
power that gives the Colorado horse
wind and courage to make hundred
miles day and repeat the perfor-
nance next day without injury. The
climatic conditions and pure air and
water are apparently conducive to
speedy growth, while the native gras-
ses, sun-cured on the plains, have al
ways been considered the finest feed
for any kind of live stock.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
Meeting of Town Council.

The board of trustees of the town
of Meeker met September B, 1907, in
regular monthly session. Present,
Trustees Carney, Oldland, Wildhack,
Lord and Riley. Absent Mayor Pc
tersOn, and Trustee Watson.
The minutes of the meeting of Au-
gust 10th We're read and approved.
On motion the order of business up
to No 8 was passed.
Eugene Gilley appeared before the
board and asked that Sulphur creek
be cleaned out. The streets and al
leys committee were instructed to ad-
vcrtse for bids to do the work.
+ f Sheridan, l. + Vancleave, Joe
Wharton and l. l. Devlin appeared
before the board and demanded the
water from the main line of the
Mccker water works system.
The following claims against the
town were examined and approved,
and warrants ordered drawn for their
paymen:
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and the
Dakotas are also admirable breeding
grounds for sturdy horses. The Won
dcrful feats of endurance performed
by pony-eNpress riders and govern
ment scouts and soldiers in the West
would not have been possible had not
the tireless western horses been avail
able. The western COW pony to-day
is the most hardy, active, and coura-
gcous animal in the world, and can
stand more hard work on less feed
and less care than any other type of
equine,--all due, no doubt, to the
ideal conditions of climate and at
mosphere offered by the western
states.-From developing a Nation
Type of Horse" by Arthur Chap
man, in the American Review of Re-
views for September.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the disensed portion of the enr. There Is
only one way TO cure deafness. and TINT Is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by nn inflamed condition OF the mu-
cous lining of the Fustnchian Tube. When
this tube is inflnmed you have n rumblfng
sound or imperfect hearing, and when IL Is
unless The inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine ca
scs out of ten nre caused by Cntarrh, which
is nothing but nm infinmed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred DOLLARS Tor any
cannot he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
send for circulars, free.
y. j. CHENEY Il CO. Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists. 15c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
"Rio Blanco County
And its Resources,


Is the title of IL useful and instruc-
tive pamphlet issued by the people
of Rio Blanco county, citizens OF
Meeker being the principal contribu-
tors to the cost of publication.
Henry j. Hay compiled the pam
phlet, and the work is well done. The
facts and figures, telling of the great
resources of this county, are free
from the exaggeration often-times
used in this class of publications.; in
fact, the plain truth is adhered to
throughout, and the whole is n valu-
able compendium of the resources
and advantages Rio Blanco county
has to offer to the settler and capital
list.
The work is profusely illustrated
with fine half-tone Illustrations ,of
Meeker, residences in town and
county, business houses, conspicuous
among which is the Meeker hotel
and the Hugus block, scenic views
in various parts of the county, etc.
Copies can be had by writing to
H. J. Hay, r.. S. Ball, the banks,
stores. county officials or newspapers
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
Thornburg Thoughts.
Last Sunday night water froze.

Last Sunday night water froze.
Lou Wyman is visiting at Palisade
Mrs Samuel Richardson is visiting
on Flag creek.
All kinds of grain are looking well
and ready for the sickle.
Mrs l. A Dennison has gone to New
Mexico to visit her daughter.
Mrs Aldrich of Iowa, is visiting
with her daughter, Mrs II + Low.
A young daughter came to the
home of Mr. and Mrs II G Low, last
week.
Ed Dennison is home on II visit
after a prosperous six months stay
in Nevada.
jasper Wyman, Mrs Wyman and
Miss Rambo, visited the county seat
on Labor day.
Everyone has gathered IA satisfac-
tory crop of hay and second crop is
looking well.
This vicinity has been blessed tac-
cording to the viewpoint with nu-
merous refreshing showers and many
sunny days, lately.
Mr. and Mrs w II Graham came in
from the Nevada mining camps on
Monday. They are visiting with Mrs
Graham's parents, Mr. and Mrs ID
Ferguson.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
White River Items.

The fall beef roundup starts next
Thursday.
Homer Maxon took in the dance at
Meeker Monday night.
Frank Caldwell has been home FOR
the past week, taking a rest.
The Kidder surveying party is
camped in Mathes gulch for few
days.
Colonel Montgomery and Dan Gill
lis visited these parts for few days
last week.
Mrs Hawley took Roy Turner up to
Meeker Sunday to attend school the
coming year.
Vern Harris was u passenger on
the outgoing stage Thursday, going
to Debequge.
Miss Elsie Wear of Powell park,
was the guest of Miss Lottie Bur-
dick, last week.
Mrs Bassett and daughter were
passengers OH the Rangely stage,
Monday, going down.
Mr. and Mrs A F. Lytle and Mrs +
J Wilson spent Sunday visiting Mrs
Neal on Thurman creek.
f J Wilson went out to Denver
with some Crooked wash horses =
started Thursday morning.
o F Brown was at White River
Wednesday. He is camped ON the
Colonel Parker place for the present.
Commissioner Goff and wife passed
up the road last Friday, Harry to at
tend to county business, and Mrs Gofi
to visit friends for couple of weeks.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

A resolution introduced by Trustee
Lord authorized and directed the
mayor, clerk and treasurer of the
town Of Meeker to sign up and issue
5000 worth of water bonds, to meet
the necessary expenses.
On motion the clerk was instructed
to notify the owners of lots /, 2, 3, 4
and 5, in block 80, to build II side
walk in front of their property, and
upon the completion of said sidewalk
the town will extend its street cross
ings to block 56.
The town marshal was instructed
to notify property owners whose side
walks needed repairing to have the
repairs made ut once.
On motion the street and alley COM
mittee was empowered to employ an
engineer and the necessary labor, and
purchrse the necessary material, to
repair and secure the crossings of the
pipe line on the Sheridan bridge.
In n regular manner the office of
fire chief was rendered to w f Salt
marsh.
H f Holloway was retained as
health officer until such time as his
successor was duly appointed and had
qualified.
Trustee Carney resigned the office
Of mayor pro TEN. The resignation
was accepted, and Trustee Wildhack
duly elected mayor pro TEN. rs,
The board then adjourned.
Il b SCOTT, Clerk.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Mrs. Charles Lamb, who has been
in poor health for some time, was on
Thursday evening taken to the Berry
sanitarium at Glenwood, where she
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis, which was performed by DR..
Berry, assisted by DIR. Dymenberg.
Rifle Telegram.
Reports received, show that Mrs.
Lamb is getting along nicely.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Harvey Scott, who was bound over
by Justice White in $1,000 bond to
appear at the district court on the
charge of killing horses, failed to get
the bond and started to the Peak this
morning in charge of Deputy Sheriff
White.-Craig Courier.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07
BROMO-FEBRIN will prevent a
cold coming on. At Strehlke Bros.
Lost Watch Charm.

A gold watch charm, with II X
engraved on one side. Near Curtis
creek bridge. Finder will be suit
ably rewarded for returning same to
this office or to Thos Kilduif, K-T
ranch.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

1t will be noted that the Pennsyl-
vania grafters put ''Thou shalt not
stear over one of the capital arches,
and not 1--WE shall not steal"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

A. f. Rees, who was painfully in
jured In runaway last week near
the stage station, is getting along
nicely, and he will be ready to try it
over again in few wecks.-Rifle
Telegram.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

The man who has stolen SO much
from the public that he is willing to
give part of the plunder back to build
colleges with ought to have been in
the penitentiary long ago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

With Kentucky talking about state
even milwaukee may
begin to get rid of its fame some day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Found-A lady's pocket-book (emp-
ty, of course.) Owner can have same
by calling at this Office.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Richard Mansfield, the great Am
erican actor, is dead.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1907-09-07

Nelson Morris, the noted Chicago
packer, is dead.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
PETTlB0NE JUROR WANTED
TO MAKE STATEMENT

Boise. Ida. Dec. 2O.--Immediately
after court adjourned this afternoon IN
the Pettibone trial. after a day marked
by intense interest. Juror h.. l.. Evans
arose. asked permission Of Judge Wood
TO make a statement to the court
and the two leading counsel In the
case. Judge Wood. after studying "a
moment, said that IL would not bee
proper for him TO speak 10 them Ina
private, but that II he had anything
TO say. he could speak IN open court
az the jury could not be separated.
Il have no objection 90 speaking In
the presence OF the jury said EranA,
but when Judge Wood instructed him
10 speak. the juror turning 10 pass out
with the others. said: Il do not thinA
that Il would be proper
The jurors face was flushed as he
spoke. and his eyes were filled vita
tears. indicating that whatever he
wished TO say he considered OF grave
Importance. Attorneys on both SIDES
profess to have no intimauon OF what
the juror proposed 10 tell.
Evidence IN corrobOrauon Of Harry
Orchards testimony was given this
afternoon by Mrs. Ida Ioneyi Orcharo's
second wife. who was on the witness
stand all the afternoon, ana VIII Do
recalled tomorrow morning for further
REORGANIZATION. She told OF Petit
bone coming 60 their home al lnde-
pendence under The name OF Morgan.
bringing with him small Nalise, ana
OF leaving with Orchard, going toward
1911 Davis house; OF orchard leaving
home in company with Steve Adams on
the night OF the Independence depot
explosion. or his bringing her large
roll OF money after one OF his trips 10
Denver, and OF her EFFORTS 10 ma MN
after his disappearance,
Most OF the morning session was con
suu1ed in the cross-eNamination OF
Young Charles Neville By Clarence
barrow. chief counsel for the defense
in court again today after an Illness
of nearly "a week. and he concluded the
REORGANIZATION OF Mrs. Toney this
afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
ROBBED AND SHOT.

San Francisco, Dec 20-Two daring
burglars who were prepared 10 resist
an attempts 10 spoil their plans en-
tered the room Of Casenc Marcheelio,
an Italian laborer, al Dupont and Lom-
bard streets at 2 o'clock this morning
and took his trousers containing $50
from under his pillow as he slept
then. when the victim aWoke and rea-
lized that an his savings were being
taken. he cried out, and they shot
him through the right lung and es-
capped with their booty.
The criminals We're Of the most des-
peate kind. The room which they en-
tered was in a middle Nat, approached
by outside stairs, with men above and
below I'm the other flats. and situated
iu a garden 80 feet from the street and
below a., having TO be approached by
steps leading down to H. Before going
to the room of Marchele. they had
taken the trousers containing so cents
and a silver watch, Of r. lombard,
another rOomer iu the same house,
without awakening him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
Gives a Recipe
To Cure Catarrh
Eminent Authority Gives Advice
How to Prevent and Relieve
All Catarrh.
SIMPLE HOME MADE REMEDY.
Make Some Up Yourself and Try Il as
II Don't Cost Much and l. said
10 Do the Work Promptly.

The coming months WIN be o. hsr-
vest FOR the doctors and patent mcdi-
cine manufacturers unless great care Is
taken to keep the feet dry, also dress
warmly.
This Is the advice OF weu-mown
authority and should BE- needed
by all who are subject TO Rheumatism.
kidney and bladder troubles and espe-
cialy catarrh. While the latter Sc con-
sidered BY most sufferers an lncura-
bio disease. there are few men or Wo-
men who viii fail 10 experience great
relief from the following simple home
prescription, and II taken in time &c
Will prevent an attack OF catsrrh dur
ing the entire season.
Here Is the prescription which any
one can mix. Fluid Extract Dandeiion
one-half ounce. Compound Kargon one
ounce, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla
three ounces Shake well IN a bottle
and use IN teStspoonful doses after each
meal and again az bedtime.
These are mostly vegetable ingre-
dents and can be obtained from any
good prosecution pharmacy at small
cost.
The Compound Kargon I'm this pre-
scrlptiOn acts directly upon the elini-
native tissues Of the kidneys TO make
them hlter and strain from the blood.
the polsops that produce all forms OF
catarrhal affections. Relief is often
felt even after the FIRST few doses and
Il IS seldom that the sufferer ever eN-
periences return attack within the
year.
THIS prescription makes a splendid
remedy for an forms OF blood disor-
ders and such symptoms az lame back
bladder weaknesses and rheumatism
pains are entirely dispelled.
A. this valuable. though simple re
cipe comes from a thoroughly reliable
source. 20 should be- needed by every
afflicted reader.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
HEPBURN ACT
IS INTERPRETED
claims Filed Since Aug. 20, '07,
MIST Have Occurred Within
Two Years or Are Barred.
en- RULES THE COMMISSION.
r,.np Prouty, Clark and Harlan Not-
Cd in Anirmativei Clements, Cock
reu and Lane In Negative.

,r,.bineton. Dec. 2O--An official inter-
station OF the two years Limitation
,,ision Of the railroad rate law. pop
',.riv known as the Hepburn act. has
80, made By the interstate commerce
-.,,,r,lssion. This action OF the COM
s.,.sion Is OF first Importance regarding
m claims now pending before the COM
lesion or likely to be filed, for dam
...s or reparatlon. The claims now
rresslng include demands for PREPARATION
made by the members OF the yellow
Pine association. which aggregate be-
tween 100000 and SS.0oO,OOO
Tho commission has issued no formal
announcement OF its Interpretation Of
the limitation provision OF the interstate
commerce act. but simply directed that
the following entry be made on the
minutes Of the body;
"Claims fled since Aug. 2s, 1907. must
have accrued within two years prior
70 the date when they were filed. other
wise they are barred by the statute.
Claims filed on or before Aug. rs. 1907,
are not affected by the two years Inn
tation IN the act.
Voting In the Affirmative: The chair
man. and Commissioners Prouty. Clark
and Harlan.
Voting In the negative: Commits
sloners Clements Cockrell and Lane.
THE commission will not take juris-
dlcti0n OF, or recognize its Jurisdiction
over, any claims for reparation or dam
ages which are barred by the statute
Of limitations as interpreted by the
coA mission. and the commission holds
further Eat Il will not recognize the
rght OF the carrier 90 waive the pro-
visions OF the statute
Commissioner Harlan. voting in tho
negative on the above Interpretation
OF the limitation OF the act. desires 10
be recorded as holding that the limita-
ton IN this act. like the limitations in
other acts, does not affect the jurlsdic-
ton Of the commission. but Is per-
s0nal privilege that may be waived by
defendants In proceedings before tho
commission. He expressed himself also
as inclined 20 the view that a defend
ant who offered to waive the bar Of the
statute as TO one claimant might be
required by the commission also 10
waive Il as 10 all other claimants. whose
claims involved the same rate or issue,
IN order 10 avoid determinations"
Relative to the construction Of the
law as 20 the statute of limitations,
ho act went into effect Aug. 2S, 1906
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
CASHIER DISAPPEARS.

Chicago. Dec 2O.-Richard Noelck,
adDptcd son of August Saehn ana
cashier Of the nn afn Do nh Of August
saehn a CO.. Bryn Mawr and Evan.
ton avenues thls ,t5. naa dfappeafed
The business of thc bank was nQllea
today and Mr. Suehn Dol paying ON ae
pnsitors with checks on ms pei''''Ai
account .-o...,
The bank had "a capital Of $4,000
and "a surplus OF $4,000. The deposits
are 1000 81.
Noelck had been separated from MS
WHO for "a month he disappeared a
week ago last Monday,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
Seeks to Prove Kuropatkin Mis-
led Government as 10 RuSsia'S
Preparedness for War.
QUOTES SECRET DOCUMENTS.
Accuse Elm of Not supplying Port
Arthur Win Enough Siege Guns
Sensations Promised.

ST. Petersburg. Dec 20-Thc court
having refused him an opportunity Coz
roflte on the witness stand Gen Kuro-
patkin's testimony at the trial OF Gen.
stoesscl that before the war with
Japan Count WHITE had recommended
the Abandonment OF Port Arthur. COM
sidcring the opening OF Port Dalney
had destroyed the Importance OF the
fortress. Count Witto has broken his
long silence iu two column letter 20
the Nov0c Nrcmya.
10 ls an interesting disclosure Of eN-
cerpts from secret documents which
throw light upon the inner councils
before the war and seeks tO prove that
kurOpatkI was guilty of misleading
the whole government by an estimate
of Russia's preparedness Tor war In
july 1908. according 90 Count Witte,
after tour uf inspection DOB the far
east Gen. Kuropatkin in written re-
port to the emperor said.
1.-TWO years ago we thought our
selves ready TO defend the Amur re-
giou and North Manchuria. Today
we cannot only do that. but can be
perfectly confident of the fate Of Port
Arthur"
Count Witte narrates that the site
of Port Dalny and the idea to create
a commercial port there was suggest
cd by Kuropatkin himself as "a means
Of restricting Port Arthur 20 military
uses and al the same time carry out
the promise 20 open amy aCQuir. a
Chinese port 90 the trade OF an ma
lions.
Count Witte multlplies Instances or
discrepancy in kuropatkius OFFICIAL
acts and the generals testimony IN the
Stoossol case. He also accuses him ~
not having provided sufficient siege
guns at Port Arthur. The committee
promises sensational developments.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-21
EXPRESS RATES.
Reduced Ones May be Secured for
Utah and California.

Denver. Dec. 20.--Reduced express
rates for Utah and California may be
secured by George J. Kindel after he
has attended the session OF the inter
state commerce commission IN Wash
ingtOn, Feb. 8. when arguments
VIII be made In the Denver express rate
case filed by him.
Requests have been received by Mr.
kindel TO 90 TO Utah and California
for the purpose OF taking up the fight
for those states against the express
companies There f. not the least
doubt the commission Will or
der reduction OF express rates
90 Denver" says MIR. Kin
dol. and n would be an easy matter
% have the rates from New York to
San Francisco and intermediate points
lowered. The express rates 20 Cali
fJruia 10 Denver. compared to the
fornia are proportionately higher
than 10 Denver. compared 10 the
IRE supposed 10 be based"