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lust be human beings-or human be-

must be human beings-or a human be- ing"
 As he rounded the point of rocky blum he came to a well-protected stretch of level land-perhaps half an acre-that nestled at the very foot of the clin. Ana there he saw comfortable wall tent, wagon, two horses tethered out to grass and a camp fire with steaming kettle placed over 1t. And from the tents open ing came a tall, grizzled man smoking pipe When he saw Ralph he nodded without sign of surprise, removed the pipe from his lips and said, Hello, stranger-Whar'd you come fromF The freshet fetch youT'
 ''The freshets got me all right, all right" laughed Ralph. And was never so tickled to death in all my life as l am to see that kettle boiling and that tent for shelter Gee, but l thought I was in for night of 1t, when, To and behold, there came curl of blue smoke, and like the star in the East 1t led me to the place 1 was looking for-namely, grub and a covered bunk"
 "Ha! ha'' laughed the old man, who proved to be trapper. "I like to hear a young feler talk up In meetin, be-goshl Come right up an git yer part of all that's doin' here. Me pal has gone to town, an, blast me, if he'll git back HglD, IcE I WuH Jisb uonh tc DcS obous that old foot-log, an kill me fer Q badger If 1t warn't gone-swept clean away"
 And the departure of that foot-log has played the deuce with me-" confessed Ralph.
 But at this minute they heard a loud halloa coming from the opposite bank, and going hurriedly down to a spot where they could look across the creek they be- held the old mans 'pal' waving frantic ally and explaining in his own emphatic way that the foot-log was gone and he cut off from headquarters.
 "Ah, I'll settle the problem" said Ralph to his friendly old host. Let your part ner go to my home and explain that I am d prisoner on this side and he on that side, and that during high water we wish to swap homes EhT'
 And so Raph's suggestion was carried out, the ''pal" going to Ralph's home, where he explained all about Ralph's sit uation. And many days passed before
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through that turbulent water 80 filled with dangerous driftwood was out of the question. On the other side of him was the river, veritable inland sea, cover. ing a vast portion of the valley that stretched along its banks. And there was no possible way of crossing the river either. Between these swollen streams he was caught like q mouse In n trap. And there wasn't Q single habita- tion in the 15mile angle which stretched between the creek and the river. About 10 miles up stream was-or used to be-a cattlemans shack of logs and sod roof. But Ralph hadn't been there for two years, and the owner of the place might have moved away. Well, what was he to do, anyway? The nights were cold and he didn't relish the idea of passing the long, dark hours under the sky with out 80 much as blanket to wrap him. self in. And he had no food save light lunch which would suffice only to stay his hunger for few hours. An, he had been q fool to cross that foot log. He had been taught a good lesson, too, and he hoped he'd never be such an idiot as to forget 1t. But the les son, while 1t was a good one, did not teach him the way out of his dilemma. He might go up Wolf Creek for the distance of fifteen miles before he should
 find place where he might cross it.
 Well, I feel like kicking myself clean across Wolf Creek and all the way home for having been such long -eared jack ass," declared Ralph. If ever a smart Alec lived. I'm that Alec.'
 Then poor Ralph went back up the bank and began to scan the country lying be- tween him and the river. He half hoped to find some other trapped person to keep him company. To his joy he beheld a curl of blue smoke rising over one of the ab- rupt bluffs about a quarter of a mile up stream He hurried toward the spot the smoke rose from. "There must be some fire where there is smoke," he solilo- quized And where there is fire there
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Signs That Never Fail. If your dear little dog is sick.
 Can you tell? Of course. for his nose is cold
 When he's we'll

Also he will much enjoy To eat Of some very nice tender bits Of meat. But if he is sick. why. warm Is his snout, And he will not play nor Brisk about. Neither will he drink milk. Nor will he eat, And he'll lie doubled up with His head on his feet. So, if you would prove his health. These signs tryi They'll always hold good till Your dog does die.
 JIM JUGLETs.
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with the importunities of idle fellows and wenehes that choose to be nasty and lazy. The common servants and the little shop women here are more nicely clean than most of our ladies, and the great variety of dresses (every woman dressing her head after her own fashion) is an addi- tional pleasure in seeing the town.''
 It Is to be regretted that the admirable neatness and cleanliness of Rotterdam in the year 1716 no longer prevails there, for with modern business rush and hurry It has become a dirty, noisy and ugly city. very cosmopolitan in character.
 MARY GRAHAM.
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,Ould be rescued by sympathizing rab.

he could be rescued by sympathizing rab. bits.
 But the tails of the rabbits never again grew out. and all that were born came into the world without tails.
 And Is that the reason rabbits have no tails?' asked Ted, as his Uncle Tom came to the end of the story
 ''So I have heard" laughed Uncle Tom. But, lookI The sun is coming out. Come, everyone of you, get into your wraps. for I'm going to take you home with me to stop over Sunday. Then we'll investigate the truth of the rabbit-talI story"
 "Oh, it's too good story to investi. tion 1t. I shall always think of the old rabbit stealing the foxs basket of dain- ties whenever I see rabbit running through the pasture"
 And so shall IT. laughed Marie. who had taken the story with "a grain Of salt" but who had enjoyed it just the same. And now let's go and ask man. mas consent to go home with Uncle Tom. What a grand old time we'll have. anyway"
 "Yes, and l want a story of why the chimpanzee hasn't q tail all the samey the monkey, his brother" laughr Ted.
 And away they all ran to ask perms- sion to go home with Uncle Tom. whose home was on a jolly big farm where fun was to be had by the wagon load.
 Answer to last weeks Behead- fngss CD Meat-eat. (2) Brushes rushes. (3) Cape-ape. (D Brat rat. (5) Box-ox.
 Answer to last weeks Letter Enigmas March winds.
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BEHEADINGs.

1. Behead a certain kind of knowledge gained from tradition and leave that which men dig from the earth.
 2. Behead the most necessary requisite of a good soldier and leave a verb in- dulged in by quarrelsome people when out of humor.
 8. Behead that which every human be- ing carries about in his head and leave certain form of moisture.
 4. Behead that which often adds beauty to a Ianuscape. and which acts as mir TOT, and leave an English bird that in- habits old belfry towers and ruined build ings.
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OUR PUZZLE CORNER.
LETTER ENIGMA.

LETTER ENIGMA. My first is In sick, but not in well; My second is in whisper. but not In tell; My third is in iron, but not in gold; My fourth is in market but not in sold; My fifth is the same us my fourth, you see; And my sixth is the same as is in my three; My seventh Is In hand, but not in arm: My eighth is in burglar, but not In alarm;
 My whole spells a word
 With meaning most dear
 To children who love
 Summertime euch year.
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Ralph was enabled to reach his own home. But during his stay with the old trapper he had a royal good time, finding a most entertaining host and plenty of camp food, and declared that so far as he was concerned he was glad to be held by the floods and that he would never forget the pleasant visit with the old trapper on the banks of Wolf Creek.
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young as used to be and feel the fatigue of walking on a warm day And allow me to say adieu aa sit here in the shade for l am too weary to rise"
 The reason for old rabbits wishing to remain seated was the fact that he had
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Warm spring days are drawing near; Oh, such joy! Oh, such joy And the fishing seasons here For the boy; for the boy. With his fishing rod and line He is gay; he is gay; For he'll have a dandy time Each Saturday, each Saturday. Off to fishing pond he'll run. With a chum, with a chum. Will they get the fish to bite? Well, I guess some; I guess some.
 JIM JUGLETS.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
APPEAL FOR FUNDS.

THE HEBALD has been authorized
by the Democratic National Commit
tee to collect funds to help meet the
party expenses in this campaign.
Every Democrat who Ia interested
n the success of the national ticket
should contribute rs literally as his
means will allow toward the CAM
paign fund. The committees need
money to carry on the work. A dol
lar from every Democrat who can
afford 1t will be a great help to the
cause. Bring or send your dollar to
The HERALD and we shall see TINT
it reaches the national committee.
Victory is in sight Bring In your
dollar now.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Hon.sC. G. Parks, the Republican
candidate for senator from this dis
trict, arrived Thursday evening and
was Immediately taken in tow by a
bunch OF deluded mortsls who think
they can beat the Democracy in this
Bryan year. Cliff is popular over
here and on any other occasion would
get.quite u few Democratic votes, but
none this year. AS Mage" used to
say when he sat into game OF
cribbage, there's where friendship
ceases, /" and all hands rallies around
Barney Napier's banner. ~
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

A wild report reached town Tues
day (via Rifle that three men had
been killed In the upper White.
How, who and when was not made
known. The report probably origi-
mated In the confused mind OF some
Republican campaign spell binder
who had reached the inevitable stage
of mental alteration consequent on q
too frequent reiteration of what
would happen to the country after
Bryan was elected.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
fhe Victims.

The Republicans held their con-
vention last Saturday afternoon In
the Odd Fellows hall, and WAS called
to order, by County Chairman Ford
ham. About thirty delegates we're
present, and they soon got down to
the main business-that Of putting
up list OF candidates to be slaugh-
tered the Sd of next month. The
only office contested for was that of
commissioner OF the second district,
Simp Harp and II. ID. Riley being
the minority candidates. Following
are the names Of the nominees:
Clerk and Recorder-T b Scott
Treasurer /. Tagert.
ASSESSOR A Bills.
Judge-H A Wildhack
Superintendent Of Schools--Jssnes
l. Riland.
Surveyor-A II Adams.
Coroner-E s n Sanderson.
Commissioner I'd district = Yhos
Baker.
Commissioner, Sd district-Robt C
Russell.
F f Sheridan and Isaac Paer were
chosen as members of the state COM
mittee.
EE Fordhain and II A Wildhack
were selected chairman and score
tary of the county central committee,
and then the convention adjourned.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Captain G. w. Case, Of the Saliva
ton Army, Denver, was a Meeker
visitor Thursday. Mr.. Case is the
division solicitor for the Rocky
mountain region, and got good
collection from our merchants and
others. Most people contribute lib
orally to the Salvation Army, know
ing that they are helping to keep up
an organization that does great
deal;of good in the world.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Boyd Walbridge departed for Routt
county Thursday, and will show
himself to as many Of the voters Of
the .Yampa river region as his limited
time will permit. AS q former resi-
dent Of Routt, Mr.. Walbridge is very
we'll known over there and has hosts
Of friends who will be found working
for him on election day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
New Midnight Show.

There lisa midnight show In Dem
yer. 1t begins every night after the
theaters let out and closes after every
one has gone home. Every one In
town goes and every one out Of town
is welcome. The finest music In
Denver and the'best things to eat
the largest crowd. You will find
them at the Albany, where there is
an all night and all day restaurant.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
R. H. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
Notice to the Public.

NOTICE TO the Public.
Beginning Monday, October 9TH,
we, the undersigned, have decided
on the following plan of delivering
goods to our respective customers,
to-wit:
All orders for morning delivery
must be received before 10 a. M, and
all orders for afternoon delivery must
be received before 8 p. m.s
The Meeker Nero. Co.
J. w. Hngus & Co.
The Meeker Prov. Co.
A. Oldland & Go.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Harry COT came up from Rangely
in time to attend the Democratic con-
vention and, later, to attend to Of
flcial business. Mrs. GofY accompa-
MED Harry this time, likely to see
that he didn't fall into the hands Of
the Philistines.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

George T. Jones and w. G. Lewis
both Of Denver, were among the
large number Of guests at the Meeker
hotel this week. Mr.. Jones is one of
the Art pressmen In the big Smith
Brooks printing establishment, and
Mr.. Lewis ID the well-known bicycle
maa. Homer Golf piloted the boys
into the hunting field.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

THIS once IL indebted to Hoyt s..
Gale, Of the U. 8. Geological Survey,
for ) copy Of his hne report on the
Raugely oil field. Tho report is In
the jAaps Of Bulletin 80, and u pub
lishsd BY the national government.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

.Abunch Of lower White, river boys,
who have been up the river ON deer
hunt passed through town yesterday
homeward bound. Among them
were J. J. Quinn, J. A. Boyce, Ben
Rector, J. o. and Grant Fletcher.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Owing to unavoidable delay COM
ing In, Governor Buchtel did not ar
rive in time to deliver his lecture,
announced to be given under the
auspices of the Methodist church,
last Saturday evening. However,
the lecture will be given on Monday
evening at Odd Fellows hall at 100
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Coltharp, and
Mrs. Fred A. Nichols and Master
Fred A. Nichols, jr., came up from
Rangely Friday, and spent few
days with Grandpa and Grandma
Ben Nichols, returning to the lower
country Tuesday. And say, isn't
that Fred, jr., mighty fine boy !
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
Advertised Mail Matter.

The mail matter described below
remains unclaimed in the postoffice
at Meeker, Colorado, the week end
ing Oct. 8, 1908, and II not called
for within two weeks will be sent to
the dead letter office:
Allison, } Hannn, w f
Ollie, Bert Means, Earl
Ellis, Daniel ONeil, Hugh (2)
FasIbin, Miss A Post, VIM
Glider, MI Sumner, Ed c
When calling for any Of the above
please say advertised"
E. f. FORDHAN, r. M.
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Two valuable colored maps accom-
pany the report. All who are in
terested in the Rangely oil field
should send lOc ito cover postage) to
George Otis Smith, director, U. s.
q. s., Washington, ID. c., and pro-
cure copy of this valuable publica-
tinn.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

DR.. French operated on Mrs. John
Murray, for appendicitis, on Wednes-
day. 1t Is reported that the case was
one Of the worst In the DOCTORS ex-
perience.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

J. s. Courtney of Piceance, receiv
ed $4.l0 for his steers and $3.50 fol
COWS in Denver.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

After . weeks missionary work In
the upper White country. Rev. MFR.
Dennis will hold usual services at St
James church tomorrow.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

The Rev. j. II. Dennis returned
from Buford Tuesday of this week.
Last Sunday he conducted the first
religious service which has been held
In that community for some time
past and reports nm excellent con-
greeation present, and considerable
interest manifested.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Strehlke ac-
sompanied by LaPoole, departed for
Denver Saturday. Mr.. Strehlke will
purchase his holiday goods while out
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Governor Buchtel came In Satnr-
day and preached to large congrega-
tions at the Methodist church Sun
day. On Monday the governor, un-
der escort Of Mr.. I. d. Riley, pro-
ceeded to the Sleepy Cat saw mill,
where his excellency will enjoy his
ANIMAL hunt.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. 3. Hill were the
recipients Of an s-pound daughter on
Wednesday. DR.. Hinton WAS In at
tendance.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Treasurer John A. and Mrs. Wat
son returned home Sunday evening
after pleasant visit to the old home
In Ohio. and other points east.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Among the up-river boys seen on
our streets Monday were l.. p. Craig,
T. d. Holland, Andy Robertson, Tom
Warren and John Murray.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Bronco Febrin is the best remedy
for a cold ON the market. For sale
at Strehlke's City Drug Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Hugh Jones, one Of the most popu.
lar guides In the county, had the mis-.
fortune to cut his foot badly the Other
day while chopping wood.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Shuman, the
new owners Of the Salmon ranch
were town visitors Wednesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10
St. James Church.

Services tomorrow az follows:
Morning, 7.30 and II n. m.
Sunday-school, 10 u. m.
Evensong, 7.3O p. m.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Former Chief of Police, NJ. A. De-
laney of Denver, and party of
friends, enjoyed their annual White
river hunt last week. Mr.. Delaney
and party made their headquarters
at George Warren's,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

The county commissioners have
been In session most Of the week and
disposed Of large amount of busi-
ness, which will appear in official
form In these columns next week. .
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

First political rally Of the season
win be held under the auspices Of the
local Democracy on Wednesday
evening. Come out and hear the
eloquent Lem Smith Of Denver dis
GUS the live tssues d the day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Bishop Knight is reported rs quite
Ill, though not dangerously 80, AS yet,
with typhoid fever.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Lewis Ross, from Mt Sterling, ILL.,,
is among the latest arrivals. Mr..
Ross has taken n place with the
Clark Bros. surveying force.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Registration commences Tuesday,
October 18th.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Mrs. Bert Rink of Buford, visite
town friends during the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

New oats are selling at also in the
Vernal country.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

Attend the Buchtel lecture at Odd
Fellows hall Monday evening.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

FoB SALE-1OO tons hrst-class hay,
with or without 90 head Of good
Young cattle. Inquire Mt this office
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

The claims Of q M SpoOnamore.
cement crossings, $506.SS; Dan Frost,
taps, $l3a96, and supplies, 1856,
were laid over until next meeting.
The street and alley committee
was instructed to have the mains In
settling basin aud up to headworks
Strengthened out, cemented and 9TH
erwise made permanent.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1908-10-10

The Meeker hotel is doing All over
flow business these days.
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Entered in the Meeiker. Colo, postofiice as
second-class mail meter.
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and we will send you our cata-
logue of Diamonds, Watches,
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Town Council Proceedings.

There being no quorum present on
Monday night the regular monthly
meeting Of the town board Of trustees
was not held until the evening fol-
lowing. In the absence of the mayor
Trustee Lindow was chosen to pre-
side at the meeting.
Upon petition Lee Bridges was
given permission to use water from
hydrant until the mains were ex-
tended to his premises.
fire hydrants We're ordered to be
purchased by the clerk. as was also
SO feet of l2-inch wood stave pipe.
Bills allowed
Clay Montgomery, on leaks,....$ 90
r F and VIM Montgomery,
1867 feet trenching s.-..-.a..- 178 10
+ A Williams, 2S3 loads dirt. 80 so
Same, digging ditch Is 90
Dan Frost, four taps. .. 81 40
Same, laying pipe .............,.... 81 90
Same. pipe and supplies - 1874 40
w r Lumber Co ....,--............. 3 80
Electric Light co.. SO 80
Thos Shervin, work ON river "a 90
A NJ Harris, team work -. SO 90
r + Montgomery, crib work 10 90
Clay Montgomery, marshal Is 90
Hugh Brown, special police 8 90
J D Moog, town engineer.-,,-... IS Is
Clay Montgomery, logs -. z 90
Same, team work ..,. II Is
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SATURDAY. OCTOBER 10. 1903.