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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
AN OLD CAMPAIGNER.
Tennie Claffin's Return to America to
Aid Suffrage.

New York. Oct 26.-Lady Francis
Cook, who has announced that she
would shortly bring $1,000,000 to the
United States to aid the cause of wo-
man suffrage represents the Woman's
Freedom league, the English organiza-
ton that is seeking votes for women
by peaceful means. Born in this city
as the daughter of H. B. Claf1in. she
was known in early life as Miss Ten
nessee Claf1in, a lecturer, and public
speaker of prominence, and, with her
sister, Mrs. Victoria C. Woodhall, at
one time a candidate for president of
the United States on the woman S
suffrage ticket, attracted much at
tention by her public utterances.
Both sisters married Englishmen. Sir
Francis Cook died in 1901.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
M'MAHONS ARRESTED.
Brothers Must Answer for Kansas City
Triple Murder.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 26.-Patrick
and James Mcmahon were arrested in
Kansas City, Kan, this afternoon and
held in connection with the murder
last Tuesday of Margaret Van Royen
and Rose Mcmahon, sisters of the Nc
Mahons, and Alonzo r. Van Royen.
The McMahons were held on a charge
of murder. Their arrest followed a
visit of the officers today to the Van
Royen farm, where they unearthed a
revolver and a quantity of jewelry, the
latter the property of Mrs. Van Royen.
Patrick Lamb a laborer, and a friend
of the McMahons, was held as wit
ness.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
RAN INTO THE FIRE.
Little Girl Refused to Be Saved With.
out Her Sister.

Lynchburg. Va, Oct. 26.-The VIC
TINS of the fire here today were all
inmates of the nursery.
The Dead:
RUBY MOOREFIELD, Lynchburg.
LUCILLE MOOREFIELD, Lynch
burg.
MAMIE REYNOLDS, Bath county,
Va
con MARIE E. HICKMAN. Campbell
MARY POOLE, Mcdowell county,
Va.
1t was impossible to rescue the chill
dren who persisted. Ruby Mooref1eld
was taken out of the building, but
when she ascertained that the young
er sister was still inside, she ran back.
The fire was discovered by Mrs
Priest the cook. when the entire base
ment and first floor were enveloped. Mrs
Priest rushed to the third story ano
brought fifteen children down to tho
second flor. leading them to the YER
anda top, where they were taken dowr
a ladder or dropped into the arms Of
boy students Of the institution.
When these children were all safe
Mrs. Priest had to jump for her life
shoulder scalp wound and an injury
to her back. She will recover.
Only one of the rescued girls suffered
a sprained ankle in jumping.
DIR. r. H. Fleming, the superinte
ent. was away at the time of the fire
and there were no men about. Wher
help from distant farm houses reached
the burning structure it was too late te
save the entrapped children.
Five Children Die by Fire.
Lynchburg, Va sOet. 26-Five children
lost their lives early today in a fire thai
destroyed the girls college of the Pres
byterian church orphanhage here. The
victims were all inmates of the nursery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
FRISCO MAKES REPORT.
Road Pays State Taxes of $79.Ss1 on
$4,752, $3.50 Earnings.

The st. Louis & San Francisco rail-
way has sent its annual report to the
state board of railroad commissioners.
The report reveals the fact that this
road has enjoyed a revenue of $4,752,-
$50 in passenger, freight, excess bag
gage, express, etc, rates in the state
of Kansas. For this revenue they
have paid to the state for taxes an
amount of $79,SS1. sf
The road operates and maintains
c29 miles of road in this state. The
total operating expenses for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1909, amounted
to $3,0SS,446. The company has spent
considerable on its roadbed and ter
minals in Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
BARRILL SAID TT WAS TRUE.
Told Coach Williams That He and
Cook Went to Top.

ST. Paul, Oct. 26.-Dr Henry L.
Williams, coach of the University of
Minnesota football team, said he was
told last February by Edwin N. Bar
rill that he and DR.. Cook did reach the
top of Mount Mckinley. Not until
yesterday did DIR. Williams associate
his experience in the Rocky mountains
last February with the controversy be-
tween Cook and Peary.
81 am positive Barrill said he and
DR.. Cook reached the mountain top"
said DR.. Williams. Furthermore, he
assured me that every word in the
magazine story written by DIR. Cook
was true and that he. Barrill, and Dr.
Cook were the only men who had ever
reached the top of Mount Mckinley"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
HE HAD BETTER PAY.
William Hamilton Owes AIimony and
Supreme Court Is Inquisitive.

William Hamilton of Cove county re-
ceived a divorce from his wife not long
ago and she was granted an alimony of
SIS per week and $50 suit fee. William
accepted the divorce, but he failed to
pay the amounts settled upon him by
the court and as result the lawyers
for his former wife. Anna ]. Hamilton,
have asked that he be brought before
the court on charge of contempt
The motion was filed for position on
the docket in the first week in Novem-
Der, when the court will sit.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
FELLOWS new HONOR.
Former Mayor of Topeka Presiden,
of Big Construction Company.

Ex-Mayor C. A. Fellows is back in
Topeka today. He will stay day or
two and will then go to Texas to look
after some of his contracts. Mr.. Fell
lows has recently been elected presi-
dent of the Sharpe-Hauser Construc-
ton company of Los Angeles, one of
the largest railroad contracting firms
in the United States.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
New YORK Money Market,

New York, Oct. 26.-MONEY-Money on
cal firm, 4@41a per cent; ruling rate AZ
per cent. closing bid and offered at
per cent Time loans, firm; 60 and 80 days
and months, S ser cent.
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper 5@51z
per cent.
Sterling exchange weak with actual bus
mess in bankers bills at 81 SO 2504. 3.5C
for 60 day bilsl and at s4.S7. 29@4S.2 for
demand; comemrcial bills, $4S2AQ4.S3.
SILvER-Bar silver, 501kc; Mexican dol
lars, 43c.
BoNDSGovernment bonds easy. rail-
road bonds irregular.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
HE WAS NO. 20.
John G. Anderson of Emporia Draws
Prize in Land Lottery.

Aberdeen, S. D.. Oct. 26.-While a
thousand persons stood about the plat
form on which were piled 81,456 applica-
tons for the 10000 claims in the Chey-
enne river and Standing Rock Indian
reservations, a little girl went among
them and picked up the envelope con-
tanning the name of William J. Engel
of Butte, Neh. This entities him to get
upon the land and out of the $3.50 900
acres select any quarter section of his
own Among the names drawn were:
No. 20-John c. Anderson, Emporia,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
PICKS UP COMPANY.
Colonel Roosevelt Met Akerly, the
American Museum Collector.

Londini, British East Africa, Oct &c.
Colonel Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt.
and others of the hunting expedition
arrived today and met Carl E. Akerly
who is collecting specimens for tho
American museum at New York. To-
morrow the party will proceed to
Eldama ravine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
TEN DAYS FOR EEINzE.
He Advised Witness to Dodge the
Grand Jury.

New York. Oct. 26.-Arthur P.
Beinze, who was convicted last June of
edvising a witness in the United Cop
per company investigation to evade
the service of a grand jury subpoena,
was today sentenced by Judge Ray in
the United States circuit court to pay
fine of $3.50 and be imprisoned ten
Gays in the New York city prison.
Judge Ray declined to grant a stay.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
THEY FLY ALONE.
Humphreys and Lahm Go Up Without
Wright.

College Park, Md, Oct. 26--Un-
accompanied by Wilbur Wright. their
instructor, Lieutenants Humphreys
and Lahm of the aeronautical division
of the signal corps today, made sue
cessful flights in the government aero
plane 1t was the first time in the
United States that a Wright aeroplane
had been guided through the air with
out carrying either of the Wright
brothers
The officers were warmly con-
graduated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
WHALER IS WRECKED.
| Furious Storm Is Raging in Boring
Sea.

Nome, Alaska, Oct. ga furious
storm is raging in Boring sea. The
Whaler Lega of San Francisco has
Eeen wrecked at the mouth of Snake
river and several small coastwise
steamers have been driven ashore.
The seamer Senator fro mSeattle for
eight in the crew has taken shelter at
Sledge Island, eight miles north of
=
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
SWEPT BY TIDAL WAVE.
Santa Rosa, Mexico, Suffers Damage
of $5,OOO,OOO.

Mexico City, Oct. 26.-The town of
Santa Rosa in the state of Tabasco
was inundated by a tidal wave last
night. The loss of life is not known,
but is believed to be large. The
property loss is estimated at S5,000,-
900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
Steel Dividend Increase.

New YORK. OCT. Zb.-The directors
of the United States Steel corporation
today declared a quarterly dividend of
| per cent on the common stock. This
is an increase of Il per cent ocer the
previous quarterly dividend. The
usual dividend of q per cent was de-
Jared on the preferred stock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26

At the Pleasant Grove school house
three miles west of Topeka. at Wanna
maker, south of Martins Hill, Friday
night, October 10th, a Harvest Home
social will be given by the ladies' aid
of the Christian church. The social
is for the purpose of raising money to
finish the basement of the church.
Fancy work will be offered for sale
and two fine crazy quilts will be auc-
toned off. Refreshments will also be
served.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
A. Gable and ]. w. Russell, tw,

A. Gable and j. w. Russell, two ne
groes, were arrested today and charged
with disorderly conduct when taken to
police headquarters. The latter who is
"a years old. claims that the former
assaulted him, first with a brick and
later with a gun. The affair was the
outgrowth of a case in the court of To-
peka. where differences have been in
the grind of adjustment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26

Special for Wednesday. Fancy col
ors in gold fish, 2 for 20 cents. Don
miss this offer 400 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26

Chinese Lyncoe, natures curiosity.
grows in three colors. 10c. Get one
for your fish globe Wednesday sale.
400 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
LOCAL MENTION.

The Campbell Garage is now ready
for business at 104-6-S E. Tenth st.
The building has been entirely re-
modelled and is one of the largest in
the state. They guarantee best treat
ment and prompt service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merryman of Mon
roe, La, are the parents of twins. a
daughter and son. born Octobger 81
Mrs, Merryman was formerly Miss Jen-
ME Farnsworth. teacher in Quincy
school
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26

Mrs Elizabeth Adams, wife of ]. O.
ADAMS. died last evening at her home.
l4lz North Quincy street, of old age.
she was IS years old. The funeral an
nouncement will be made later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of John Cowan. colored
VINO was killed Monday afternoon by a.
sewer cave-in, will be held from the
East Hill A. M. E. church Wednesday
afternoon at 2:so o'clock. Interment in
Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-10-26

Word has been received here of the
1eaIn OF -. s. Martin of Washington.
o! the pioneer Photographers of tina
CITY. FOR the past Ia years he has
neen employed in the pension office at
washington. Before his appointment
TO the pension office. he was in partner
sHap Win !. II. Leonard, the Topeka
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
win on Go Down ?

A st. Paul, Mimi, dispatch says:
In q sweeping decision today, dsst
Saturday, the four judges Of the
United States circuit court for the
Eighth district upheld the shernsn
anti-trust law and issued . decree
virtually dissolving the Standard Oil
company OF New jersey, declaring
it to be q combination In restraint Of
trade. The construction Of the Sher.
man law, - the court rules, aims .
blow at every holding corporation,
declaring that n holding company
owning stocks Of companies that
would otherwise be competing COM
panies, 10 . monopoly Of the kind
prohibited by the Sherman law.
John d. will appeal tho case to the
United States supreme court, where
It is hoped the people will again win.
The decision has cast gloom over
the Standard OIL camp.
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.sAerd on Decision In Brief

The decision rendered by Judge
Sanborn in tabloid:
DissOlves the Standard Oil COM
psny Of New jersey, controlling sew
enty other corporations.
Orders subsidiary companies to pay
no dividends to holding company.
Finds John d. Rockefeller and as
sociates guilty of conspiracy in re-
straint Of trade.
Rules that congress has power to
regulate and restrict contracts of the
method Of holding title to property
aud Of every other instruinentality
employed in interstate commerce, In
order bo prevent the restraint thereof.
Rules that the power TO restrict
competition. vested In . person or an
association by . combination, h in
dieative Of the character Of the COIN
bination, because 1t Is to the interest
Of the parties that such power should
be exercised, and the presumption ID
that IL will be.
Rules that defendants have been
and are still preventing competition
in the oil business and Its byprodncts.
Forbids Standard Oil from engag-
Ing In Interstate commerce until II
discontinues illegal combination.
Order to become effective thirty day.
from date.
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Admini,,r.tor,. Notice.

Estate Of Ezra Flemming. Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
Administrntr1x and AdministratOr Of the
estate Of Ezrn Flemming. late of the County
of Rio Blanco, in the State of Colorado. de.
ceased, hereby gives notice that they Will
appear before the County Court Of said Rio
Bianco County, at the Court House in
Meeker. in said County, at the December
Term, loOo, on the last Monday in December
next. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate arc notified and
requested to attend for the purpose Of hev-
ing the same adjusted. All persons indebt-
ed TO said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated At Meeker, Colorado, this 9Th day
Of November, A. d., 1900.
MAE IsABEL FLEMHING. Administratrix,
b. 7. NAPIEn, Administrator.
First pub. Nov. 10, 1900.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Which Route ?

The Ysmpa Leader intimates that
when the Moffat Road gets ready to
build westward the route adopted
will be through Twentymile park or
probably by way Of Trsppers lake
and White river.
The last named route would save
75 to 100 In miliage. But whether the
Mof1at people will be able to SEQ this
or not 10 another story.
Colonel Moffat has our permission
to adopt any route he wishes to.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Hon. E. F. Taylor leaves next week
for Washington to represent Colo
RADIO In congress. He wishes all who
write him personally to address
Edward r. Taylor, M. c., House
ONCE Building, Washington, d. G.
He says the name Of Taylor 10 almost
q common In Washingtonton as that
Of Smith, and II care IL not taken In
the address some other Ed Taylor is
liable to get his mail. The people can
depend upon Ed to be present every
hour Of the session, attending to bus
iness. New Castle Democrat
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Denver dispatches indicate that
the Civic Center project has won out.
This Is - it should and shows that
the Queen City Of the Plains 10 to 90
ahead in her aspirations to become
one of the most beautiful cities IN
the world.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

The way Editor Carlin 10 improv-
Ing the Rifle Telegram these days IL
arousing our professional jealousy.
The people Of Rifle and vicinity
ought to show proper appreciation Of
Brother Carlin's Newspaper efforts
In their behalf.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

The latest is that the Standard Oil
trust will reorganixe In another
form and become larger and more
powerful concern. Depend upon 1t,
sanctimonious "Jawn d" will find q
way to defy the laws Of the land and
make the consumers pay all costs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Group is most prevalent during the dry,
cold weather Of the early winter months.
Parents Of young children should Be pre-
pared for It. All that is needed is bottle Of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Many moth
ers arc never without It In their homes, and
1t has never disappointed them. FOLD BY
City Drug Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

The university town Of Boulder
celebrated the ssmi-centennial Of its
birth Wednesday, and also dedicated
the ane now law building given to
the University Of Colorado BY Sena-
tor 0ugesnheim.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Tho first number of The Natufita
Valley Record 10 on our editorial
table, and looks TO as, old chum.
Mac" stick to that p. g.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

The flrst festive day Of the winter
season has como and gone. and with
It many . proud gobbler who only
last week strutted about prouder
than Uncle Joe Cannon before going
up sgainst the 'insurDents."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

When . cold becomes settled in the system
It will take several days treatment to cure
It, and the best remedy to use 10 Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t will cure quicker
than any other, and also leaves the system
in natural snd healthy condition. sold by
City Drug Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Whether Mr.. Ellis has got the right ides
regarding the matter Of getting rid Of the
wild horses or not 10 one THE HEnALD II
not able to verify, but No do know that
every reputable ranch snd cattle man in
the lower country 10 . unit in favor Of some
sction which will result In the ends desired.
People in tie west end Of the county
should get together and aSrso on some set
plan and then request the sodorssment OF
the state Stock Inspection Commission.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
The first Sunday newspapers ap-
peared in l7i8.


Meeker people who desire good
bread can have their wants supplied
in this line by calling on Mrs. H. H.
Joy, at residence.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Say, thought We were going to get
. reduction all along the line under
the new tariff, but instead, 10 aud be-
hold. solid and liquid refreshments
have gone up everywhere-evsn In
Moeker
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

In = heroic effort to save the life Of
hia grandson, Congressman De Ar
mond Of Missouri, and the boy met .
tsasic death Tuesday. whom the dis
tinguished congressman's home 1T
Butler was destroyed by hre. tt
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. e. Adams had .
visit from the stork last Friday, and
the bird with the Roosevelttsn ideas
~ to families left flne boy at the
Adams home. DR.. Mahohey sssited
the stork In the matter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Bank notes were first issued in
China 1897 II. C.

Lame hack comes on suddenly and Is ex-
tremeiy painful. It Is caused by rheuma-
tism of the muscles. Quick relief 10 Afforded
by applying Cbamberisin's Imminent. Sold
by City Drug Store.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
The Grinstead Bakery

The Grinstead Bakery and Lunch
room Is now open for business. Fresh
bread, cakes and pies. Coffee and
hot cakes, etc. Fresh oysters.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Langlss and Mr.. and
Mrs. Cox Of Buford came In from the
railroad Monday and registered at
the Meeker hotel
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Bill Roland, formerly resident Of
the williams fork country and YAM
%, 10 now in Meeker, the proprietor
If moving picture show.-Yamps
LEADER.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
.,so,s sheriff. of RIO O. si.aco 81 aa1t: County.

Pursuant to an order from the Supreme
Court Of the State Of Colorado, the sale OF
the shove described property under and by
virtue Of the Aforesaid executioH, do here,
property until the 18th day Of December,
f0oo, At the hour Of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
Of said day, at which time the same Will BY
me be sold, At the place designated in the
above and foregoing notice, in manner and
form a. specified Aforesaid.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Two lots Of hay In the stack close to
town. Enquire Of Meeker Mer. Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Alex Horn and wife Of Angora,
were 1T the Meeker early In the
week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

All Wishing N sign the petition should do
70, cut out and send to the board.
know that most Of the boys that have
tried catching horses at IS per head have
come out behind whom they sold their
horses and paid expenses. A thing of 90
great importance to the citizens Of the state
and the stockmsn In particular should be
considered very carefully before setting q
price on them. I am sure that they could
get man that would look after the stock
mems interest very cheap. some one that
lives here and understands the wild horses
and the range condition in general. Run
ming horses IL tho hardest work ON men and
saddle horses that can be done.
Some Of the most successful men in the
country st catching wild hosses, have pro-
nouncsd II = business failure and quit.
Respectfully yours,
r. r. ELLA.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27
Restaurant for Sale

Restaurant for Sale
Owing to inability to get competent
help, will sell my restaurant in the
Basr block. Doing good business.
A bargain and easy terms.
Mrs. A. CLINARD.
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For Sale--Hay

R. H. Taylor. dentist. Meeker.
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Metal bread boards at Holloway's. s.

Will cure your cold
BROMO- -FEBRIN
while you sleep.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Geo. Blankenship left Wednesday
morning for Geary, Oklahoma.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

One lie may conceal . truth, but
many untruths will often disclose
fact.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

The third installment Of Judge
Lindsey's Beast and the Jungle"
appears In Everybndy's Magasine
for December.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Mrs Read, who has been on trial
for over . week at Denver, for threat
ening to extort money from the
wealthy Miss Phipps, by the dyna-
mite bomb method, was found guilty
last Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1909-11-27

Anxiety over the fate Of Colonel
John Jacob Astor and son, who were
cruising In West Indian waters dur
ing the recent hurricane which swept
the Gulf, was laid at rest Sunday
when . wireless announced the
Astors safe at San Juan harbor,
Porto Rico.