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The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
The Wonderful Aphi..

The aphis II in one way the most
startling of all forms Of insect life,
for. although the females can and do
lay eggs. Its usual method Of increase
Ia by sort of budding process. the
young growing on the bodies Of the
parent exactly A. brussels sprouts
grow out Of the stalks Of the plant
The old produce young at the rate Of
twenty-five day, and as the young
are at once mature each can produce
Its twenty-five on the following day.
It positively frightens one to work
this multiplication out to 2 conclu-
sion. for It means this: Surprising that
the aphide could increase and multiply
without Interference. the twenty-ffth
generation would be number too long
to quote here. Put down l and fol-
low 1t with % naughts and you will
be within few millions Of 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
An transformations Governor

Harmon appeals to the Ohioan
whether that Buckeyes political no.
lions dovetail with the Harmon
brand of polotics or no. Because
Harmon is, to use the expression Of q
Holmes County farmer who was an
alyzing the merits and dement's Of
the State executive, '.jes' SO durn
common"
I'm tell We, boys" he said. ~
went down t. tn state house an I
walked right into tn Governors Of
flee an I sec, see l, Where's JUDI
An right then he comes a-wAlkln'
out an he grabs me by tn hand and
he asts me where I'm from an hands
me = stogy, an, by cracky, when /
tells him my name and that I'm from
or Holmes, why, he asts me about a
lot Of tn fellers up here an takes me
by tn arm and we walks out o. the
capital together. He amt no more
stuck up than you be-"
Which homely estimate casts an
intense and interesting sidelight on
J. Harmon. He may not be feverish-
ly interested In you, but he has q
quiet, unobtrusive way OF making
you believe that he has been sitting
up, and waiting to greet You since the
dawn of history. Not an ostenta-
tious palaver, understand, but just 3
natural, friendly sort Of way with
him that you're bound to recognize
and appreciate and swell. up about
from "Judson Harmon of Ohio" by
Sloane Gordon, In the American Re-
view of Reviews for September.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

For some time past THE HERALD
has been In receipt Of q weekly batch
of political reading matter from the
Republican "canned" editorial fac
tory In Denver; all Of which has
duly found its way into our capacious
waste basket. Gentlemen, why'send
this stuff to this good Democratic
sheet? We admit, II 1t found Its
way into our columns, 1t would reach
a large circle Of readers. But why
not send this Republican intellectual
pablum to our esteemed contempor-
airy down In the next block, the Re-
view; which is supposed to be the
G. o. P. party organ for Rio Blanco
county-at least 1t ought to be, as 1t
gets all the Republican patronage In
sight-county, U. 8. land office, for
estry, general government, and then
some. Forward q batch of this mat
ter to Editor Riland and try him. II
he refuses to give 1t publicity, then
THE HERALD might do 20 - . mat
ter Of down right justice to the Re
publicans Of the county. It's shame
that the followers of Lincoln, Taft,
The Strenuous One (and Senator
Guggenheim) shouldn't get line Of
g. o. P. doctrine from one years end
to the other.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
Democratic Editors win Nee.

A meeting of the Democratic State
Editorial association IL called for 8
O'Clock on Wednesday evening, Sep
tember 18th, In Convention hall Of
the Albany hotel In Denver. Presi-
dent Leckenby and the executive
committees believe the Democratic
editors have - rnuch interest In the
selection Of candidates for once and
. state chairman ~ any class Of peo-
pie in Colorado, and have called the
1t this time in order that
they may express themselves. The
Democratic State Editorial Associa-
ton has demonstrated that 1t Is an
important factor In state politics.
and its membership and influence is
increasing. Every Demo-
cratic editor should be q member, and
those who have not already Joined
are urged to do SO on the 18th.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
A False Alarm

For brief spell Thursday evening
much excitement prevailed in the
vicinity Of the Meeker hotel.
A party Of surveyors had arrived
and commenced operations.
It was thought they were the adj
vance guard of the construction force
of the long talked Of north and south
branch. But hope Of n railroad In
the near future soon died "a-bornin'."
1t turned out that the party was q
part Of the U. 8. Geological Survey
corps, which has been operating thru
Western Colorado for some time.
They had just reached Meeker. In
the party were c. H. Sempier, r. s.
Wilson and r. F. Mayor, Washing
ton, D. C.
As memento Of their visit they
inserted . metal tablet in the brick
wall to the right Of the main entrance
of the Meeker hotel, which bears the
following inscription:
Geological Survey, B. NJ. $3.50
fine for disturbing this mark. 1910.
Elevation above sea level $3.50 feet.
DATUM"
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

legislation measures. Some mem
bers were conscientiously holding
out for high percentages and other
restrictions and apparently had the
backing of others in tho caucus who
In reality realized that an acceptable
law must be enacted In order to make
good with the people. At the psyco-
logical moment Senator Carringer
changed the whole situation by NOV
ing that the house bill be taken up
and supported by the Democratic
body, and soon after the Republican
bluff was called.
No other measure requires two
thirds vote, consequently the OBJ
structionists are out Of the running,
and other pledges will be redeemed.
In the initiative and referendum,
however, practically every Demo
cratic promise has been delivered, ~
the adoption Of this measure places
the matter of making or accepting
laws entirely in the hands Of the
people. The passage of this bill
leaves no excuse for q third party or
Socialist ticket. The Democrats
have made good In giving Colorado
the initiative and referendum, with
out frills and obstacles, but in as per-
feet shape as was ever asked by the
most ardent reform advocate.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
QUICK WIT SAVED nm.
The Way . Criminal Feslsd Paris
Police Chief.

Police Chief.
In the Memories" Of II. Claude.
chief Of police during the reign Of Ma
poleon I'LL. there il much that u fas-
cinating to lovers Of detective stories
One Of NJ. Claude's experiences was
that In which he was outwitted BY
clever criminal who saw IN the police
chiefs resemblance to Beranger when
the poet was At the height Of his pop
ularity 4 means Of escape from cap
ture. The criminal had returned to
Paris and was living AZ rich student
In the Latin quarter. then 10 the height
Of its bohemian splendor.
Claude thought to make an easy
capture Of his man by attending Ger
tain famous ballroom at the hour when
dancing was at its height. He tells
the story:
81 had no dimculty In discovering
him seated among a swarm Of pretty
girls and bewitching danseuses.
Convinced there were but two ways
Of getting the better Of cunning enc
my-surprise and audacity-I walked
straight up to where my rascal was
seated. I walked slowly. with steady
steps, my eyes on the eyes Of my man.
He was a dark skinned. handsome fell
low, with face as braxen. as It was
cynical. I saw by an impreceptibls
sign that be recognized me. He turn
ed pale-he was mine!
II was almost near enough to cap
ture him when ! saw him bend to the
noe ~ ana ~ hts oonna nSnna TnatA nj.
~ all the girls surrounded me and
stood in a feverish. excited. ardent
phalanx before me. They formed an
impenetrable barrier. behind which my
rascal escaped. while the women press
ed eagerly upon me. crying out:
'Beranger! It IL BerangerF
1.-THE magic name presented upon
the youthful spirits there the effect
Of an electric spark. All the dancers
Of the establishment stopped dancing
and surrounded me with acclamations.
The students and young girls rushed
up to me. some bearing bouquets. 9th
ers glass 10 hand. I was literally COW
cred with flowers. while the whole
place rang with shouts. = hundred
times repeated. Of 'vive Berangefi
vive Berangerr
81 was aghast. and yet I Understood
the trick. On the point of being col
Jared by me. the man ! had marked
down had recourse to this shrewd
game. which must have succeeded even
better than he expected. certainly
had some points Of resemblance to the
illustrious song maker or the whole
world Of students and grisettes In the
Latin Quarter would not have fallen
20 readily into his trap. was ~ bald
a. the poet at that time. and at all
times have had certain good na-
tured. sympathetic benevoience in my
appearance such a. the portraits Of
Beranger show to this day.
"Well, II the youth Of Paris counter.
signed the intentional error Of my clev-
ef scamp owed 1t to my resemblance
to the poet. Though I was tricked. !
was well tricked. It was not for me
to own to these giddypates that was
not Beranger. but Claude, the police
man. the agent Of all the prosecutors,
judges and lawyers who under the
restoration had done 10 much harm
to their idol. ! escaped from the ova.
ton. which was becoming delirious
under an avalanche Of flowers"
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

He was . Smart Alsck Of the most
pronouncsd type. Born snd reared
In the city, . college sraduats, he was
possessed Of ali tho knowledse that
the books contain-if not moro. He
bad learned everything there 10 to
lsara; In short. he knew 1t all.
This summer he paid . visit TO .
relative In . certain county. At that
time his ..fad" was nature, in which
he Was bsttsr posted than Roosevelt,
Roberts and Seton will ever be.
One day he aud his host started out
for . horseback ride In tho noun
tains. They had not proceeded far
when the g. A. saw hornets nest
hanging from IN aspen limb. 'Hi!
Waitw he ordered. 1--we found an
oriole nest, and I want It to add to
my collection"
His relative looked back ut the
hornets nest, and . great light burst
suddenly upon him. "All right" he
said, ehserily. Then hiding smile
Of unholy glee, he backed his horse .
little further away and waited.
The 8. A. road up to the tree
grasped the branch to which the nest
was fastened, and gave 1t . jerk.
The ''orioles," justly indignant 1t
this bold vandalism, new out and At
tackled the vandal, and
Tho next morning the 8. A., his
face and hands swathed In bsndages,
took the outbound stage for the rail-
road. To the intensely curious glanccs
Of his fellow passengers he carefully,
albeit painfully, explained that on
the previous day, while seeking some
rare botanical specimens, he bad &C.
cidently come In contact with clus-
ter Of poison ivy. a. N. 8.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
Where tho Deal b Closed. Head
quarters for Business Men

That there ID moro important BUSH
ness done over . luncheon OF . disr
NOR table thSu ct IN once dsak, has
for . long time been . recognised fact
in certain sections Of the country,
and It Is becoming particularly true
Of Denver.
The mecca Of Colorado's business
mon IL the Albany hotel. Here are
gathered politicians, stockmen, mer-
chants, Promoters, mining men,
prospectors. The man who sells
meets the man who buys-and, over
IN Albany table, many . deal is
closed.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

These chefsv' said one New York
multimillionaire to another. Mine.
you know. draws a thousand month.
He used to be at the Cafe Royal In
Paris. But his independence! One
night gave. just to show Oh. a din
ner of 200 covers. The afternoon of
the dinner. found him motoring In
the park In a taxicab with two French
dancing girls. OF course hailed him
and took him to task. Oh said he,
"a dinner Of that sort always leave
to my assistants. With such masses
Of food 1t is impossible to introduce
delicate, subtle or original cooking.
Now, little girls. shall we drive onT -
ArHonaut
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
Because of it, reputation for being

Because Of its reputation for being
Headquarters, the Albany is . pub
licity medium. The demand for bus
ineas Information. led to . supply Of
business literature at the Albany In
formation Bureau. In June, 1850
pieces Of advertising matter were
handed out to interested people, and
10 July the information record was
$3.50
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
Delegates to Democratic
State Convention

At the Democratic County Con-
vention Of last Monday, the following
named were elected rs delegates to
the state convention.
B. F. Montgomery.
J. c. Gentry.
Thomas KildufY.
L. B. Walbridge.
w. A. Keller.
r. Oldland, chairman, and A. L.
|Strehlke, secretary pro TEN, were at
the helm in the local convention.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
Addine to His su..sr,nss.

The Doctor-l expected to 60 out Of
town next Saturday. a. usual, to spend
Sunday with my family in the country
but professional duties forbid. The
fates are against me. The Professor
The fates are to blame. are they7 Well,
its natural for a week ender to come
to a lame conclusion.-Chicago Trib-
Qne,
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
An on Excitement

Reports come in from Axisl that
Ohio parties arc getting options on
nearly all the lands In the basin, and
steps are being taken to bore for oil.
Hope it's 10.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

young man. I was told today that
you were the worst boy in the neigh
borhood."
"Gee! If was 4 man and any one
talked that way about my little boy
some one would get licked"
"Some one IL going to get licked
now. Take OF your at."-Houston
Post
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

The Craig Courier reports political
calmness In Routt county. The only
prospective candidate to announce
himself IL Judge Coulter, who wants
the Republican nomination for rep
The judge is always
ready to lead . forlorn hope.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

1t is pleasing to northwestern Colo
RADIO Democrats to note the large
number of state papers that are sup
porting DR.. Jefferson for the guber-
Material nomination.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

On the eve Of the Democratic state
convention the only thing certain
is the denomination of our congress
sional delegation - Taylor, Martin
and Rucker.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
People Now Have it in Their Own
Hands

Denver, Sept. Son November 8,
1910, people of Colorado are to have
an opportunity to decide whether or
not they wish to initiate their own
laws. That this opportunity is to be
offered IL due to some exceptionally
clever political manipulating, In
which it must be admitted the Re-
publicans got very much the worst
Of Il. But 1t didn't make much diff
ference which way the minority menu
bers jumped, las they were uncom-
fortably located between the devil
and the deep sea. Few of them are
able to state clearly, even at this late
day, which direction they started or
where they landed.
When 1t was realized that the Re-
publicans In the Senate were deter
mined II possible to block all legisla-
ton In the extra session. the Demo-
Gratis began laying plans to beat them
at their own game. In order to pass
the initiative and referendum bill 1t
was necessary to have five Republic
can votes, and the prospect Of getting
more than two was very slim at first.
1t was then that the idea was con-
ceived to burden the measure with
unreasonable restrictions, thus CIV
ing the Republicans a chance to make
their bluff about favoring real reform
legislation, such as the people de-
manded. The scheme worked ad-
mirably, and the anglers history re-
cords no case where a hungry sucker
grabbed more greedily for the bait or
got a firmer hold. The bill was in
troduced In the Senate, and to all In
tents and purposes receiving the
hearty support Of the caucus Of that
body, provided that Is per cent of the
voters must sign q petition to initiate
or refer legislation, that 81 per cent
should vote on q proposition to entitle
it to consideration, and there were
other objectional features that really
nullifled the real purpose. Then the
Republican members pulled of their
great spectacular grand stand play,
expecting to glorify themselves and
their party without In the least alter
ing the case. 1--WE won't stand for
any such fake MEASURE" they shout
ed. 1.-THE dear people want the pure
Oregon initiative and referendum
law, and ought to have it. We will
support such = bill or nothing. !"
When they were given sufficient
time to spread this to all corners Of
the state, and to emphasize and re-
iterate In the corporation kept news
papers that the present administra-
ton would stand for nothing but q
fake bill, the Democrats called the
bluff by reporting out the Oregon
law as passed by the lower house. In
the vernacular of the street, the Re-
publicans "had one hung on 'sm.'
To vote for the measure put them Tin
bad" with their own party. To vote
against 1t 'squeered" them with the
whole people. They chose the easier
way and q majority reluctantly re-
sponded "Ayer' One stayed with his
convictions and voted negatively,
while two hiked out to avoid going
on record.
Within the democratic caucus
there was also clever scheme work.
ed, which is more responsible than
any one thing for the final passage of
this, the most important Of direct
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

An innnitude Of tenderness ID the
chief gift and Inheritance Of an great
men, @Ruskin.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

[Mr. Stillings is the commissioner
from the western end Of the county,
and, we believe, reflects the senti-
ments Of most of the people of his
section, who are generally opposed
to any exchange whatever, as they
look forward to the time when Routt
county will be divided and want to
retain all the territory possible anent
that time. But we understand the
people of eastern Routt favor an ex-
change of territory between their
county and Rio Blanco, to the end
that bountry lines conform to more
favorable physical conditions. As
far as we know, the people Of Rio
Blanco would favor the proposition
along an equitable basis. However,
aside from the settlers of the Will
Hams river region, indifference reigns
in regard to the matter, and 1t is not
likely anything will be done In the
matter.-ED HERALD.l
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

After all Grover Cleveland wasn't
such bad sort of an ex-president.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

It's . brave Republican that car
say landslide loud just now.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10
Doesn't Want An Exchange
Some time ago County Clerk Scott
received the following communities
tion, which explains itself:

Mr.. 4. r. SCoTr,
Meeker, Colo,
Dear Sir:-In regard to the trading
Of territory between the two counties.
We do not feel as II we could accept
your offer.
We are informed that the taxable
property in the territory Routt Co.
would give is considerably greater
than that part your county would
give us.
Have just returned from . meeting
Of our board at Hahn's Peak.
Yours very truly,
w. T. STILLINGs
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

For an aeronaut to commit suicide
seems 10 unnecessary.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

Cheer up! Eggs are q . dozen ia
Alaska.
The Meeker herald., 1910-09-10

Alaska.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-05-05

Prophet and Miss Jessie Briscoe gave
the Class Poem. The church was
very nicely decorated and all Foster
has reasons to feel proud of the &C.
casion. Miss Bertha Bailey gave a
very much appreciated reading. Miss
Ruby Gray furnished a vocal solo
and Mrs. Mills and Eula James each
furnished a piano solo.
The people of Sprague met the
23rd of April and organized as vii
lage district. They have many ad-
vantages under the new organization
over that of the old. They are a
progressive people and are in favor
of making their schools the best pos
sible. They no doubt will put in
more high school work and prepare
to accommodate more pupils. Many
of our rural schools are going to put
in the ninth grade next year and the
spirit of improvement seemsto pre-
vail all along the line.
Miss Ida Mae Dillon will teach
Wemot school next year. Miss Lydia
Rexroad will teach Bryan, w. G..
Dillon, Passaic; j. V. Bell, Trip, and
Miss Villa Darr, Green View.
Thursday, May 9Th, is county grad
uation, and we sincerely hope that
every pupil can be present and hear
DR.. Hill. The public in general is in
vited to attend and hear him. There
is no fee as some seem to think. The
exercises are not to be very long as
we want to give DR.. Hill the time he
wants and we want all to hear him.
He is regarded as one of our very
best school men.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-05-05
In and Around Maysburg.

The farmers were all glad to see
spring come again for the second
time this year. They are all work.
ing now like beesto get their corn in
the ground.
Miss Goldie Couch spent Sunday
with Miss Mary Middleton.
Miss Ina Dale closed successful
eight month school at Mckinley Fri
day. The patrons showed how much
they appreciated her work by bring
ing well-filled baskets and having a
real old-fashioned basket dinner. A
good time was had by all. The chill
dren presented Miss Ina with some
very handsome presents. She has
promised to teach for them again the
coming winter.
Rev. Shelton filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Christian Church
Sunday. He had a splendid audience
Sabbath morning, although the wealth
er was very unfavorable.
Prof. Steve Smith Sundayed with
Fayete Snow.
7. L. White and family were called
to Dayton Wednesday to attend the
funeral of Henry Pratt, who had been
in failing health for some time.
The recent hard wind did some
damage to R. X. Godwin's silo NOV
ed it off the foundation. He got a
few neighbors to help, and they soon
moved it back Saturday evening.
Rev. Wade johnson preached a
very impressive sermon Sunday
morning and evening at the Baptist
Church. There was one conversion
in evening.
Nealey Scranton was out visiting
friends in hsr old neighborhood Sun:
day.
Miss Nellie Swiger and father, Of
near Johnstown, attended church al
Cone Creek Christian Church Sun.
day.
Prof. Steve Smith spent Sunday
night with R. X. Goodwin.
There is to be Children's Day at the
Christian Church the first Sunday in
June. They are also talking of a
basket dinner the same day.
DR.. Miller and wife were shopping
in Butler one day last week.
A NEIGHBOR.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-05-05

Mr. and Mrs. Lightner, left for her
home Monday.
Mr.. Dale, of near Boicourt, visited
with his daughter, Mrs. A. L. West,
the first of the week.
Don Downey and sister, Mrs. Luke
Gardner, of Silver City, Idaho, came
in Tuesday to see their mother, who
has been very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rogers and chill
dren, of Weston, Kansas, visited part
OF this week with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. H. Rogers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-05-05
AmOret News.

From the Post
Mr.. Purdy, living south of town,
purchased a mare of E. C. Longwell
this week, paying the tidy little sum
of $210.
Mrs. Clair and little daughter Va
leria, of Mt. Hope, Kansas, are here
visiting the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Stanton.
Mrs. Wilson, of near Butler, visited
a few days last week with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyle.
DR.. Brooks and F. M. Davidson
made q business trip to Mound City,
Kansas, the first of the week.
MRS Metzler, Of Ketchum, Idaho,
who has been visiting her parents,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-05-05
Brackney.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Steffin and
Mr.. and Mrs. CHM, of Kansas, spent
Sunday at the home of Lonnie Deems
and family.
Carl and Pearl Burch Sundayed al
the home of A. G. Deems and fam.
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Nuckols spent
Sunday with Mrs. Nuckols' sister,
Mrs. Otas Andrews, and family.
U. S. Ison and family, of west Of
Butler, spent Sunday at the home Of
their daughter and son-in-law, Mr.,
and Mrs. Elmer Requa.
Mr.. and Mrs. CHM, of Kansas, have
been visiting Brackney friends for q
week or more. They are old resi-
dents of this neighborhood.
Miss Nettie Deems spent Saturday
and Sunday with her aunt, Miss
Myrtle Burch, near Pleasant Gap.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wehnes called
on Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ison Sunday.
Mrs. Mercy Deems enjoyed a visit
Thursday and Friday from her moth.
er, Mrs. Burch.
Mrs. Jake Varnes and children, OF
Rabbit Ridge, spent one day las,
week with her sister, Mrs. VIM. Ison.
Orville Steffin and Blair Walton
spent Sunday afternoon with Johnnie
Deems.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ellington and
Veva spent Sunday at the home Of
Pink Ellington, north of Black.
The barn on the Ed. Ellington farm
in the west end of Butler, recently
owned by Cas-. Raines, was destroy.
ed by lightning Sunday night during
the electric storm. RASTUS.