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The ksIssr's Palaces.

The number Of the kaiser's palaces
n largely due to the fact that the
RUSSIAN monarchy has absorbed many
minor German stafes. Including the
kingdom Of Hanover. the duchy Of
Nassau and the electorate Of Hesse-
Cnssel. All the palaces and castles Of
the rulers Of these states thus passed
into the possession Of the reigning
house of Prussia. as II was considered
injudicious either to destroy or to sell
them for fear Of impniring the popu-
iarity Of Hohenzollern rule. Thus II
Is that the emperor II burdened with
the possession of more than threescore
residences, some Of which he has new
~ seen and many Of which are totally
unsuited for royal habitation. Al
though their maintenance entails a
heavy drain upon his exchequer. they
cannot for political reasons he either
sold or leased.-Munsey's Magazine
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HIS rTsnkS.., Wen.


The late Senator Dolliver said that
In politics It paid to be frank and
honest with the people.
my predecessor In the senate" be
said. "wac John II. Gear. On one &C.
casion the prohibition spirit was rum
ming high, and q public meeting was
held. with well known Quaker as
chairman. Gear was invited to the
meeting. He accepted the invitation.
The old Quaker called him to the plat
form and said:
ave learn that thou dost not belong
to any Temperance society and also
that thou dost drink liquor at thy dis
cretion. Is this truer
LIVERY word Of It 10 true replied
Gear. hut did you ever hear Of my
doing anything dlshonorabieY
"'Nay. Mr.. Gear replied the old
Quaker chairman-'nay, We have never
heard anything else to thy discredit.
Thy frankness il more to be commend
ed than thy habits. But thou hast not
lied to us. and we will support thee
And they did," said Senator Dol
liver. land elected him too."-Wash-
ington Star.
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Tn, Seal. M.rv,lou, Instinct.

The Instinct of the seal ia marvellous.
1t will leave its young on the ice In
the morning and. going down through
hole. remain away all day swim
ming in search of food. Returning in
the evening, 1t will locate its Offspring
in the same patch" among hundreds
Of thousands of other baby seals not
withstnnding that the ice may have
wheeled or drifted fifty or sixty miles
during the day from wind and tide
and Notwithstanding that the patch
may extend thirty or forty miles from
one end to the other. Whether this
instinct is Of the class that enables
the bird without any mark or chart in
forest with millions Of trees alike to
find its way back with ease and preci-
sion to It's nest I do not know. but 1t
is one of those wonders in nature
before which human knowledge is
brought to a full stop.-sir Edward
Morris in Wide World Magazine.
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tn. y.kxlI and hyd. ld...

81 was in StevensOn's company" says
Charles Brookfield In Random RENT
niscences." lat the moment that he
conceived the germ Of the idea Of 'Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde He was in
Weighing against man with whom he
had done business and with whom he
was dissatisfied. The mans name was
Samuel Creggnn. or something like It.
Hes a man who trades on the Sam
uel.' Stevenson declared. He receives
you with Samuel's smile on his face
with the gesture Of Samuel he Invites
you into a chair. with Samuel's eyes
cast down in self depreciation he tells
you how well satisfied his clients have
always been with his dealings. but
every now and again you catch a
glimpse Of the Crcggan peeping out
like white ferret Creggan's the real
man: samuel's only superficial
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Lightning Kills Few

In 1903 lightning killed only 1853
people in the whole country. Ones
chances Of death by lightning are less
than two In million. The chance OF
death from liver, kidney or stomach
trouble is vastly greater, but not ii
Electric Bitters be used, rs Robert
Madsen, of West Burlington, Iowa.
proved. Four doctors gave him up
after eight months Of suffering from
virulent liver trouble and yellow
jaundice. He was then completely
cured by Electric Bitters. They're
the best liver, stomach. nerve and
kidney remedy and blood purifier on
earth. Only 5Oc, at ali druggists.
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We wish to call attention to the
fact that most infectious diseases
such as whooping cough, diphthsria
and scarlet fever are contracted when
the child has cold. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy will quickly cure .
cold and greatly lessen the danger Of
contracting these diseases. This REM
edy Is famous for its cures Of colds.
1t contains no opium or other mar
cotic, and may be given to . child
with implicit confidence. Sold by
all dealers.
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SATURDAY. DECEMBER 3. 1911
AGift With a Thought In 1t

What other Christmas present
costs so little and means SO much -
a subscription to The Youths Com
panion-fifty-two weeks for 4l.76? II
is gift which benefits the one who
receives 1t, but every member Of the
same household.
With many Christmas presents the
sense OF novelty wears of by the
weeks end, but The Youths Com
panion is as new and sought after the
fifty-second week Of the year - the
first. 1t is elastic In its adaptability.
too; for 1t does not matter whether
the present is for boy or girl,
young marie people, sedste couples.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES never was ono
yet who did not set store by Tho
Youths Companion. You cannot
make a mistake II you give The
Companion and 1t is only tl.76 .
year now. On January l, 1919, tho
price will be advanced to ~.
The one to whom you give the sub
scription will receive free The Com
panion's Calendar for 1919, litho-
graphed In ten colors and gold, and
you, too, as giver of the subscription,
will receive q copy the Calendar.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
144 Berkeley St., Boston, Mass.
New subscriptions received ut this
ofI1ce
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The Louvre dates away back to the
reign OF DaRobert in 62S. ln 1904 1t
was prison and In 1864 was made
into library. The new building was
begun by Francis l. in 1923 and en-
larged and adorned by successive
kings, principally by Louis XIV. But
1t was Napoleon l. who gave the
Louvre its real glory. Turning 1t into
museum, Napoleon deposited in 1t
the finest collection of paintings. stat
ues and art treasures known in the
world. The magnificent buildings OF
the new Louvre were begun by Napo-
leon !. and completed by Napoleon Ill.
about 1857.
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Garrett r. serviss, the noted science
writer, said at the Brooklyn University
club apropos of Halley's comet:
1.-The ignorant and superstitious
dread that the comet evoked in some
quarters reminds me Of the Aiillerites.
The Millerites back in seventy-tw0.
when Grant was up for second term.
were preaching the immediate destrtic.
ton Of the world. They were even
giving their property away.
''well. at a MiIlerite camp meeting
one night in Maine Millerite preacher
preached that the end Of the world
would come on Oct. !. Just a month
before election.
The preacher noticed q man in a
front seat who manifested every
symptom Of satisfaction whenever the
date was driven home. Perplexed, he
accosted the man at the end Of the
service and asked him why he had
shown pleasure over such a terrible
matter.
Anything to beat Grantr was tie
reply."-washington Post
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Saved His Wife's Life

"My wife would have been In her
grave today" writes o. H. Brown, OF
Muscadine, Ala, "if it had not been
for DIR. Kings New Discovery. She
was down In her bed-not able to get
up without help. She had . severe
bronchial trouble and dreadful
cough. I got her bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery, and she soon
began to mend, and was we'll In .
short time.' Infallible for coughs
and colds, it's the most reliable REM
edy on earth for desperate lung trou-
BILE, hemorrhages, Ia grippe, asthma,
hay fever, Group and whooping cough.
soc and 400. Trial bottle free. For
sale by all druggiste.
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A Des Moines man had an attack Of
muscular rheumatism in his shout
der. A friend advised him to go to
Hot Springs. That meant an ex-
pense Of $4,000 or more. He sought
for quicker and cheaper way TO
cure it and found 1t in Chamberlain
Liniment. Three days after the flrst
application of this liniinent he was
we'll. For sale by all dealers.
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A Terrible Blunder

to neglect liver trouble. Never do It.
Take DIR. Kings New Life Pills on
the first sign Of constipation, bilious
ness or inactive bowels and prevent
virulent indigestion, jaundice or gall
stones. They regulate liver, stomach
and bowels, and build up your health
Only Csc, at all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-12-02

When Dolly Madison was mistress
Of the White House. Meley Meley. the
first Turkish minister to this country,
arrived in Washington. and a grand
ball was given in his honor, to which
the beauty and fashion of the town
hocked, curious to see his elaborate
dress and turban. Meley Meley, how
ever. showed perfect Indifference to
the open admiration about him until,
spying large, fat negress on her way
from the kitchen, he rushed to her
and. with much enthusiasm. threw his
arms around her. saying she reminded
him Of home and his best and most
expensive wife-"a load for camel"
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NE JOO TIE EAOIW11XORF
haughtily approached the clerks desk
and announced that he wanted to lodge
a complaint.
"A complaint" said the clerk. well.
l guess you'll have to see the boss
about that. That's him there"
The pompous one turned to the boss,
who stood at his elbow smoking a
cigar.
Are you the proprietor of this no.
tel2'' he began.
The proprietor took his cigar from
his mouth, looked the old chap up and
down and dra wled:
well. I thought was till you
came"
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MY son." said Harker ms he pointed
to the Ivy in front of the cottage. al
ways be like the vine-cllmb."
The little boy was thoughtful.
~ don't think I'd like to be like that
vine." he responded seriously.
"And why not. Tommy
"'Cause II was I'd be porch
climber."-Chicago News.
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When you have q bilious attach
give Chamberlain's Tablets trial
They are excellent. For sale by al
dealers,
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Trimming Him Down . Little.
Elderly SwelI-What has become Of
the-aw-the other pretty manicure
lady I used to see at this hotel?
Comely Damsel-I presume you mean
my mother. She's looking after a
husband and a houseful of children.
What can do for You, sir?-Chicago
Tribune.
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Are there some pictures that you
would like to take around homer
Why not rent . camera Of Jack"
the Kodak Man, and take them your
self? All you have to do IL to turn
the key and press the button. He
will do the rest.
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For sale---Fine Ranch

On Strawberry; known as the Nc
Kimpson ranch. 800 acres patented
land. Good water. Good range. Part
under cultivation. A big bargain.
Inquire or write l.. N. Boner, Meeker.
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Breaking II Gently.
servant-You got cheated when you
bought chiny vase. mum. Mistress
How cheated? Servant-Why, its
weak 1t busted all to smash the flrst
time I dropped it--Toledo Blade.
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II you are troubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle Of
feet of Chamberlain Tablets make
them especially suited to your case.
For sale by all dealers.
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DIR. Taylor, dentist. Meeker.

The misguided philosopher who
first informed us that tomorrow new
er comes evidently never had note
to meet.
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In Doubt.

An exceedingly pompous and super
cilious old chap engaged rooms Mt
hotel, where he made himself pretty
obnoxious by his petty fauItfinding
among the employees. One day he
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Among people who are at war with
themselves the casualties are seldom
severe.
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A Nsx Grand.

A group Of normal school girls from
an interior New York town were to-
gether at fashionable restaurant in
Albany, bent upon lark, which they
agreed could best be attained by or
dering some real drinks. like the men.
The waiter, on being directed to bring
some drinks" all around. asked.
what kind?" The leader replied with
firmness, Cocktails"
ayes, MISS" said the waiter. "what
kind of cocktailsy'
This. threw the girls into confusion
until one of them saved the situation
by suddenly exclaiming, "Oh. lager!"
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The new broom sweeps clean only
when there is willing hand At the
other end Of 1t.
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A Coed joke.

"what is a good Joker
"Any joke you have read that makes
you sore because you didn't think Of II
MISUNDERSTANDING.
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The size of dollar depends on the
way 1t is spent.
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Good actions ennoble us, and We are
the Sons Of our own deeds.-Cervantes
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Send THE HERALD east.
Will cure your cold
BROMO-FERRIN
while you Sleep.

DIR. R. H. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.
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Spouting and fluming, ut A.
Lytle's.
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Money to Loan.

Money to Loan.
Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply to +. f. Sheridan. (tf3
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WINNING A NAME.


Ths Incident rhat Crowned Mr.. ksily
% @Hsnsst John"
There have been many stories about
the manner In which Honest John
Kelly, the ex-umpire, first got his nick
name. Mr.. Kelly himself. according
to q New York letter. holds that II
came to him naturally. for even as a
small boy the purity of his soul shone
through his face.
IL think the FIRST time was ever
called Honest John was when was
quite a youngster." said Kelly. "A
man engaged as an ambulatory sales
man Of tinware observed the ingenious
countenance presented to the world
and hailed me. You look honest,
boy said be. What might your
name beY
"John.' said !, quite simply-'John'
Just like that. Then hold my horse
while 1 60 in the saloon and get a
drink said he. And SO held his
horse while he went In the saloon and
got a drink.
"But this was on lower Ninth ave-
nue.. in a day when the avenues hon
ors went to the man who could clean
up the most cops In given time. BY
and by the gang came along and be
held that wagon full of tinware. The
peddler WINS detained within by sore
thirst. and they took the tinware, and
then they came back and took the
cushions of the wagon. Eventually.
becoming daring, they unhitched the
uyn Oon and took IL awny
'.True to my trust, I stood there.
holding the horse. And by and by
the peddler came out of the saloon
and sized M the situation. WELL
said he warmly. you're Honest John.
all right. You saved the horse"
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For prompt hauling service, sec
Tatro.
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Will cure your cold
BROMO.FERRIN
while you sleep.

Engraved cards, invitations, etc.
Our samples will help you decide
THE HERALD.
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DENVER. COLO

Galvanized chimneys, any size,
made to order, by A. E. Lyle.
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and drift away in the powder smoke of
both sides.
At this Juncture some one behind me
gave the quick, impatient order: For
ward, men! Forward. Now is your
chance!
/ turned and saw that it was Gen.
Hancock, who was passing the left of the
regiment. He checked his horse and
pointed toward the clump of trees to our
right and front
/ construed this into an order for both
regiments-the 10Th Massachusetts and
the 42d New York-to run for the trees,
to prevent the enemy from breaking
through. The men on the left of our
regiment heard my command and were
up and on the run forward before the
Add New York, which did not hear Han
cocks order until Col DevereuX repeat
ed it to Col. Mallon, had a chance to rise.
The line formation of the two regiments
was partially broken, and the left of the
10Th was brought forward, as though il
had executed a right half-wheel.
All the men who were now on their
feet could see, to the right and front,
Webbs wounded men with few stray
glers and several limbers leaving the line.
as the battle flags of Pickett's division
were carried over 1t. With cheer the
two regiments left their position in rear
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we had fallen behind Meade and had in
sisted on staying between him and
Washington, he would have been COM
PEELED TO attack and would have been
badly beaten. But Gen Lee answered.
NO; they are there in position and | am
going TO whip them or they are going to
whip me" I saw he was in no frame
OF mind to listen TO further argument at
that time, so I did not push the matter,
hut determined to renew the subject the
next morning. II was then about :
o clock in the afternoon.
On the morning OF the I'd | Joined Gen.
Lee and again proposed the move to
Meade's left and rear. He was still un-
soon left me and rode off To see Gen.
Ewell and TO examine the ground on
our left with a view to making the at
tack at that point. After making the
examination and talking to Gen. Ewell
he determined TO make the attack BY the
right my command. and, returning to
where | was, announced his intention of
so doing. His engineer officers had been
along the line far enough to lind "A road
by which the troops could move and be
concealed from the Federal signal sta
lions.
About IL o'clock on the morning of the
I'd he ordered the march, and put it un-
der the conduct Of his engineer officers
move by the best route and encounter
the least delay in reaching the position
designated by him for the attack ON he
Federal left, at the same time concealing
the movements then under orders from
view OF the Federals who on the left held
Round Top and Little Round Top
McLaws' division was in advance, with
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down in their places in ranks. and firing
at those who followed Picketts advance,
which, in the meantime had passed over
them This could be determined by the
puffs of smoke issuing from their mus
kets, as the first few men in gray sprang
past them toward the cannon, only a few
yards away. But for few moments
only could such a fire continue, for
Picketts disorganized mass rolled over,
beat down and smothered it,
One battle flag after another, support
ed by Picketts infantry, appeared along
the edge of the trees, until the whole
copse seemed literally crammed with
men AS the 10Th and Add passed along
our brigade line, on our left. We could
see the men prone in their places, I'M
shaken, and firing steadily to their front,
beating back the enemy. 1 saw one
leader try several times to Jump his
horse over our line. He was shot by
some of the men near me.
The two regiments, in a disorganized
state, were now almost at right angles
with the remainder of the brigade-the
left of the 10Th Massachusetts being but
few yards distant-and the officers and
men were falling fast from the enflad-
ing fire of the hostile line In front, and
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June 30 1868, and looked down upon the
town he saw the Federals in full retreat
after the first and all-day clash between
the two armies, and concentrating on the
rock-ribbed hill that served burying
ground for the city He sent orders to
Eweli Gn command of the Confederate
icft to follow up the success if he found
il practicable and to occupy the hill on
which the eHemy was concentrating. AS
the order was not positive, but left dis
rretion with Gen. Ewell, the latter thought
ii better to give his troops a little rest
and wait for more definite instructions.
/ was following Hlfs Corps (the Con-
tlerate center) as fast as possible, and
- soon as l got possession of the road
,nt rapidly forward 10 join Gen. Lee.
I found him on the summit of Seminary
Idge watching the enemy concentrate on
nc opposite hill. lie pointed out their
iosition TO me. 1 took my glasses and
made as careful survey as | could from
lat point. After five or ten minutes
,urned to Gen Lee and said:
If We could have chosen a point to
meet our plans # operation. | do not
think we could have found a better one
than that upon which they are now con-
centrating. All we have to do Is to throw
our army around by their left and We
shall interpose between the Federal army
and Washington. We can get strong
position and wait, and if they fail to at
tack us shall have everything in con-
dition to move back tomorrow night in
the direction of Washington, selecting be-
forehand a good position into which we
can place our troops TO receive battle
next day. Finding our object is Wash
ington or that army, the Federals will
ic sure to attack US. When they attack
We shall beat them, as We proposed to do
before we left Fredericksburg, and the
Probabilities are that the fruits OF our
success will be great
No" said Gen. Lee: ''the enemy is
there, and / am going to attack him
there"
/ suggested that such a move as l pro-
posed would give US control of the roads
J., aiding to Washington and Baltimore. If
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The general seemed little impatient at
my remarks, SO I said nothing more.
AS he showed no indication of changing
his plan, / went TO work at once to ar
range my troops for the attack Pickett
was put in position and received direc-
tons for the line of his advance as in
dictated by Gen. Lee. The divisions of the
Sd Corps were arranged along his left
with orders to take up the line of march.
as Pickett passed before them in short
echelon. We were to open with our bat
teries and Pickett was to move out as
soon as we silenced the Federal batteries.
The artillery combat was TO begin with
the rapid discharge of two field pieces as
our signal. AS soon as the orders We're
communicated along the line l sent Col.
+. Il. Alexander twho was commanding a
battalion of artillery and who had been
an engineer officer) to select carefully a
point from which he could observe the eff
feet of our batteries. When he could dis
cover the enemy's batteries silenced or
crippled he should give notice to Gen.
Pickett. who was ordered. upon receipt
of that notice, to move forward to the
attack
When / took Pickett to the crest of
Seminary Ridge and explained where his
troops should be sheltered, and pointed
out the direction Gen. Lee wished him
to take and the point of the Federal line
where the assault was to be made, he
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Good Advice to Men.

FATHER BERNARD VAUGHAN, mis-
sionary and author. gave some advice
to young men in a humorous address on
the Minnetonka.
Popularity, popularity among the la
dies, is great help TO any young man."
said Father Vaughan, and there is MOTH
ing like generosity to make young man
popular
II heard a New York lady praising a
Philadelphia young man the other even
ing.
He is SO generous she said. He
takes mother and out to dinner nearly
every week. We dote on him..
"Then she smiled and added:
"'In fact, we table d'hote on him" 4.