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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01
Diagnosis.

) The doctor says that you have an
acute attack Of gastritis." said the
wife to the patient.
"Gastritis? ] don't see how I got
It" murmufs the illman.
Nor l."
"Say! I'll bet know. IT'S from
the cooking you do on that new gas
stove"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01
BRONZE TURKEY IS POPULAR
French Women Make italian Variety
Sit to order-Bourbon Red 10
Also Great Favorlte.

In England the Cambridge Bronze
turkey has been more or less popu-
lar. but is being displaced by the
American Bronze. The Black Norfolk
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01

iuliy pretty counte
stranger.
Il beg your pardon" h6Iya
understood Miss Maynard to-
my sister was here"
'1ndeedf" said the girl. coiN
will send Miss Maynard here
haps she can explain" And she
| the room.
Presently Margaret Maynard sfo
before him. flushed and perturbed.n
holding his card In her hand. 'TmI
afraid there is some mistake. Mr.
Enslow," she said; do sit down and
let US clear up the matter. thought
l was talking to Mr.. Saul Enslow, but
on looking at your card see that you
are Mr.. Paul Enslow--let us unravel
the matter"
Paul was only too willing, and after
they had compared notes and made
many amusing plumbers. which
served only to ripen their acquaint-
ance. they disclosed very pretty
game Of cross purposes.
II seemed that Paul Enslow had y
cousin with the embarrassing rhyth-
mical appellation Of Saul Enslow.
Saul lived in Chicago and was engaged
to be married to girl in the Windy
City. whose name proved to be Mabel
Blake Miss Blake had quarreled with
her lover and had gone to visit Miss
Maynard in New York Saul had fol-
lowed Immediately. and had stopped
in his cousins office In the Skytop
building. and after finding him out
had telephoned to his sweetheart. and
In the course Of reconciliation had
| quarreled more, this time Mr.. Enslow
feeling aggrieved. After his depart
ure from the Office the repentant Ma
bel had called up that number and
asked that he telephone her when he
returned-there being for her but one
Mr.. Enslow in the world. The faith
full Miss Clark had made the proper
memorandum, which Paul Enslow had
found, and thereafter had followed
the puzzling conversations.
When the matter had reached this
stage of explanation a servant an
nounced that Mr.. Saul Enslow de-
sired to see Miss Blake, and so Mar
garet, still in the role Of peacemaker.
gave her hand once more into Paul's
warm clasp and smiled at him until
his head went dizzy. and took leave
of him. AS he ran down the steps to
the waiting cab, he vowed TO relieve
himself from the stigma Of bachelor
hood at the earliest opportunity.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01
Save the Hay.

Save all the hay possible. 1t will
be needed on the farm this winter. A
surplus can be sold for fancy prices
within a few months.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01
In tho Year 1

'oWhy, Eve" said Adam, what
makes you so unhappy? I should think
YOU would be delighted now that the
new spring styles are coming out"
"Just like man." sobbed Eve.
"Don't you know that there are no last
years fashions, and so there can be
nc change In them this Year,"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01
Cause OF tho Fight.

! Dr think" said the first author,
l"that shah write two-volune novel
,as my next effort"
"Yesf" smiled his rival. "Yes7
think that will be large enough edi-
ton"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-01

pay for what she eats, and in that fact
lies the great advantage of owning
well bred cattle of large producing
qualities Queen Polka is owned by
Clayton Sisson of Shirbume, N. Y.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
coLoRs IN THE OCEAN.
Various Causes For the Different rints
Of the Water.

Various Causes For the Different Tints
Of the Water.
Sky and cloud colors are often re-
aected in the sea, but Just as the air
has its sunset glory 20 water has Its
changing tints quite apart from mere
reflection.
/. Olive and brown lines in the waves
OF the coast come from the muddy
sediment washed from the shore. as
blues arise chiefly from reflected sky.
But there are many other colors in the
ocean. On almost every long voyage
Il - spots Of reddish brown color
an noticed at one time or another.
When few drops Of the discolored
water are examined under micro
scope myriads Of minute cylinder shap-
Cd aigae are seen, some separate. some
Joined together in scores. 1t ID this
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. called "sea saw
dust"-which has given the name to
the Red sea. although 1t also abounds
In other waters. Sometimes the wa
ter far from land will be seen to be Of
q chocolate hue for an extent Of sew
eral miles. and this Is caused by mil
lions upon millions Of minute one cell
ed animals which lash themselves
along. each on his erratic Individual
course. by means Of the finest Of hair.
IKE threads Of cilia.-Pearson's.
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sCALPING.
lndiar Tradition That Tells the Origin
Of the Custom,

lndian Tradition That Tells the Origin
Of the Custom.
According to the Indian tradition.
scaiping arose In this wise:
Hundreds. perhaps thousands, Of
years ago, when all the Indians In the
world were of one tribe and under one
chief. there arose dispute In the tribe
as to who should succeed the old chief.
who had Just died without issue. There
were two principal aspirants to the
honor. each having 4 considerable fol-
lowing. The dispute finally ended
with strife and war, and for the first
time In the history was 'brothers'
blood shed by brothers"
The chief Of one Of the factions had
. beautiful daughter. and one Of the
braveat warriors was suitor for her
hand. Her father consented to the
match on one condition-that the
young brave should journey to the
camp Of the enemy, many miles away
through the deep snow. kill the chief
hi1 rival. and return with some unmis.
taxable token Of his death. In spite
Of the snow and the distance. ths
young man Immediately set ont on his
journey and. after lying in ambush
for several days, finally entered the
camp, boldly attacked the chief in his
tent, slew him and cut OF his head.
Next morning the murder was dis
covered. and the tribe set on in hot
pursuit. Little by little they gained
upon the fleeing warrior. who in his
anxiety to elude his pursuers cast
away all his impediments. to his very
clothing. retaining only his stone knife
and the trophy which was to win him
his bride.
His pursuers gained rapidly until
finally 30 near did they come he could
hear them on his trail. His grewsome
burden grew heavier and heavier. and
as a last resort he whipped out his
knife. stripped the scalp from the head
Of the dead man and, thus lightened
Of his load. reached his own camp In
safety, presented to his chief the token
Of his prowess and was wed, amid
great rejoicing. to the damsel Of his
choice.
From thenceforth he was permitted
to wear an eagles feather in his cap.
and to this day the eagles feather re-
mains the sign Of the successful war.
rior. the number he displays depending
upon the number of scalps he has tax
en.-Chicago Record Herald.
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When William n. Evarts was sec
rotary of state a new elevator man
had been employed In the department
who did not know Mr.. Evarts by sight.
In his car was q conspicuous sign to
the effect that by order Of the secre-
tary Of state smoking was prohibited.
One day Mr.. Evarts boarded the car
in company with q famous senator.
the latter smoking cigar. The new
man promptly touched the smoker on
the elbow and said. pointing at the no.
tice, Cant you read that sign?" Mr..
Evarts promptly tore down the Of.
Tending notice and, turning to the ele-
vator man. said: what sign7 don't
see any" The attendant, suspecting
something, wisely held his peace, but
be followed the pair out and asked the
guard at the door who the chap with
the large head was. The guard told
him.
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TORTOISE SHELL.

ths Way the Plates Are Removed
From the Animal.
TAt comb Of tortoise shell has q
very pale and translucent yellow. the
snly really valuable kind Of she'll
Many psople think this pale. un-
cottled shell the cheaper kind" the
dealer sala. "Do you know why? Be
cause the limitations arc all made like
this.
THAT II one vulgar error about
shell. Another h that the tortoise is
killed to get its shell casing. That is
% absurd an error As 1t would be to
say q sheep was killed to get Its wool.
what u done u this: The fisher
men, having caught tortoise. tie him
and then cover his back with dry grass
and leaves They set fire to this stun.
II burns slowly. and the heat causes
the thirteen plates of the shell to
loosen at the joints. With knife the
plates are pried OF. and afterward the
tortoise n set free. The base. or root.
OF his shell Is intact and win grow
Sgain. II tortoises were killed to get
their shell they would long since have
become extinct
"No. no. Every tortoise is. as It
were. farm-a shell farm. Fishermen
catch him regularly and with heat and
q knife gently remove his she'll
New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
HE USED TACT.
A Successful Mans story Of the Way
He Won Wealth.

A Successful Mans story Of ths Way
He Wen Wealth.
1.-THE late Ira ID. Sankey," said q
Brooklyn clergyman, attributed a part
Of his success to tactic the faculty
Of pleasing people. He used to tell q
story In Illustration Of facts great
power.
"Mr. Sankey. according to the tale,
met on the street one day man he
hadn't seen for two yearjs
"'Why,' said the man. how well
you're looking. Sankeyr
"'You. too. are looking WELL said
Mr.. Sankey. And two years ago you
were quite out at the elbow. while now
you are clothed In purple and nne lin
en-. Come home to dinner with me.
won't your
"'Gladly,' said the other, and they
went to dine.
During dinner Mr.. Sankey's guest
talked agreeably Of his 100 horsepow-
er racer, his wife's limousine and his
daughters husband, the earl. 1t de-
'veloped, In fact. that he was multi
millionaire.
<AAA JCe wv yCAA0 A6Op AA4A. 9AA4-
key said. you were as poor as
church mouse. Tell me, how did you
manage itY
"'By means Of tact.' replied the
guest. 4 suddenly took to being tact
full. and tho results were marvellous.
never neglected on meeting an nc
quaintance to say, How well you are
lookingw The acquaintance would be
tremendously pleased. He would in
vite me home to dinner. he would In
troduce me to all his influential friends
and he would give me valuable tips
and pointers. Naturally I soon be-
came rich, very rich. rich enough to
retire
"Then the guest looked at his watch
and rose.
but really must be going he
said. Thank you, my dear sankey. for
an excellent dinner. Goodby. How
well you're looking! "-Cincinnati En-
quiref.
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Saved His Mothers Life.

-Four doctors had given me up
writes Mrs. Laura Gaines, Of Avoca
La, land my children and all m.
friends were at times looking for me
to die, when my son insisted that !
use Electric Bitters. did SO, and
they have done me . world Of good.
I will always praise them" Electric
Bitters is q priceless blessing to wom'
en- troubled with fainting and dizzy
spells, backache, headache. weak
ness, debility, constipation or kidney
disorders. Use them and gain new
health, strength and vigor. They're
guaranteed to satisfy or money re-
funded. Only SOC at all druggists.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
Noliee to Non Residents Of Probate Of
5a Will.
STATE or COLORADO, t.s
COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO -

Counfy OF RIO BLANco ~
In the County Court, In Probate.
The people Of the state OF Colorado to the
nephew and nieces of Andrew ]. Younker,
Where's, It has been made to appear to
the County Court Of Rio Bianco County, in
The STATE q Colorado, that you, the said aid
said Andrew j. Younker, deceased, and that
Now, therefore, In accordance with the
provisions Of the statute in such cases made
and crowded, and by order OF Court duly
that IN tnstrument Of writing purPorting to
Andrew ]: yonnfer. decessed, was presented
to the satd court for probate on the , Mh day
o. adnscn d. lSi, BY II: Wdhsso
that the said decedent, was at the time OF his
decease, . resident of Rio Bianco County. I'm
the STATE e tint .hs said dsc ed
vised and bequeathed his property In the
words and figures following, to-wit:
J. Younker. Of Rio Rlonco County, colorado.
disgosing mind and memory. do hereby
make, OtdAin. publish and declare thlstO be
my last will and Testament: That is to
fi.t:,,After. all my Just debts are psid.
dred dollars (SSD.00,.
my nephew, Uhariey Bloomfield, five hun
dred dollars tS6GO.O0).
Third 81 give, devise and bequeath to all
my nephews and nieces now living tinclud-
ing the nephew mentioned in paragraph
two sbovel all the rest and residue OF my
property, real, personal and mixed, to be
divided equally among them share and
share alike.
hereby make. constitute and appoint my
nephew. Charley Bloomfield, to be Executor
Of this my last Will and Testament, hereby
revok1ng all former and other wills by me
made.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto act
my hand this 18th day Of March. In the year
Of our Lord. one thousand nine hundred
and eleven (l9lD.
(Signed, A. J. YOUNKER.
before said Court at the County Court Room
in the Court House in Meeker, In the
County Of Rio Blanco, In the state of Colo
RADIO. ON the LIST day Of May. A. D., 1911, then
and thereto attend the hearing on the pro-
bats Of the said alleged last Will and tesla
nient Of the said Andrew j. Younker, de-
ceased, and further to do and perform what
shall then, by the said Court he required
and adludged.
In witness whereof, 1 have hereuntO set
my hand and affixed the seal Of said Court
At my once in Meeker, in said County, this
18th day Of March, A. b. 1911.
tSkAL) A. l.. STREHLKE, Clerk.
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Settled !. Themselves.

In western China European travellers
recently found simple method of
settling disputes. One Of them writes:
while we called the midday halt at
Tachade. we asked the villagers con-
corning some new grnves which we
noticed in a Geld close by. They an
swered, Our head man and two others
were killed three months ago In feud
with village higher mp the hills Is
It settled uowY Yes Did you re-
port the matter to I.aowoY NO.
What would have been the use7 We
Just settled the matter ourselves.'
'HowT +Oh. we killed eight Of the
other party"
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The rrsess Of the Beasts.


On every side in the Malay wilds
the traces Of the beasts-which here
live ~ scheduled. a. safe from moles-
tatioo, ~ did their ancestors In pre-
AdAmits days-afe visible on tree
trunk, On beaten game path and on
tie yielding clay at the drinking
places by the hurrying stream. Here
. belt Of mud nine feet from the
ground shows that an elephant has
rubbed his itching back against tho
rough bark of tree. and, see. coarse
hairs are still sticking In the hardened
clay. There long. sharp scratch re-
peated at regular intervals marks the
passing Of rhinoceros. Here. again.
b the pad mark Of tiger barely an
hour old. and the pitted tracks Of deer
Of all sizes and varieties surround the
deeply punched holes which are the
footsteps Of an elephant. y ornhill
Maxine.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
England. Pr.tti.st Villages.

After very careful survey we ven
ture to write down the names Of the
sig English villages that we consider
the prettiest In the land 80 far al our
own opinion and wide experience are
concerned. The choice II made Impair
TALLY and with full knowledge and due
recognition of the claims Of each to its
high place. Here are the six: Bon.
church, Isle of Wight; Clovelly, Devon.
shire; Witchampton. Dorset; Sonning.
Oxfordshire: Shere. Surrey. and Clap
ham. Yorkshire.-London Strand Maya
sine.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
Never Out Of Work.

The busiest little things ever made
are DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Every
pill Is q sugar-coated globlue Of
health, that changes weakness into
strength, languor into energy, BRAIN
flag into mental power; curing con-
stipation, headache, chills, dyspepsia
and malaria. Only 25c at all drug
Distg,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
BOB LOCKHEART
Thoroughbred TrOtter

BOB LOCKHEART, No. sss'e, dark bay
horse, right hand coronet and left hind
pastern white: stands Ism hands high and
weighs l.OU pounds. Bred by II. b. Smith,
ireton, Iowa. Foaled April ~, 1902.
Individually he is horse OF grand finish
and plenty Of substance. with fine DISPOSE
ton, deep strong shoulders, stout back, very
strong loins and stiles, strong bone with the
best OF feet and legs.
"Like Begets Like"
His blood lines are of the best ms will be
seen by his tabulated pedigree. Here you
get the Wilks and Nutwood cross, with the
third and fourth dams Morgan.
Bob Lockheart has won in the show ring,
f1fst at Plymouth county fair as n yearling
second ct Iowa state fair as two year old
first at Rock Valley district fair as q two
year old stallion: sweepstakes As a stallion
Of any age or breed at Rock Valley district
fair, 1904. First as standard bred stallion
and sweep stakes over all stations any age
or breed at Sioux county fair, l9U.
VIII stand for season 1911, at home ranch.
Coal Greek.
Terms made known upon application.
o. H. LUNNEY, Owner.
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At the marriage Of Thetis and Pc
Ieus. where all the gods and goddesses
met together, Discord threw on the ia
BILE a golden apple" for 1.-THE most
beautiful" Juno. Minerva and Venus
put In their separate claims and. not
being able to settle the point, referred
the matter to Paris, who give judg-
ment to Venus This brought ON him
the vengeance Of Juno and Minerva.
to whose skill is attributed the fall Of
Troy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

Bill Nve, the humorists, was an ar
dent advocate of good roads. He ap-
preciated the Importance of better
highways and expressed his sentiment
as follows: "Our wagon roads through
the country are disgrace to civiliza-
ton and before we undertook to supply
underwear and seal skin covered bibles
with flexible backs to the African. 1t
might be well to put few dollars into
the relief Of CALLED and broken-down
horses that haye lost their health on our
miserable highways"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

When a medicine must be given to
young children it should be pleasant
to take. Chamberlain's Cough REM
edy is made from loaf sugar, and the
roots used in its preparation give 1t q
flavor similar to maple syrup, max
ing 1t pleasant to take. 1t has no
superior for colds, Group, and whoop-
ing cough. For sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

Constipation brings many ailments
in its train and is the primary cause
of much sickness. Keep your bowels
regular madam, and you will escape
many of the ailments to which wOin-
Ell are subject. Constipation is q very
simple thing, but like many simple
things, 1t may lead to serious conse-
quences. Nature often needs little
assistance and when Chamberlain's
Tablets are given at the first fndica-
ton, much distress and suffering may
be avoided. Sold by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
Spring Millinery

Mrs, C. f. Browns Spring Millin-
cry is now on display. All lines Of
ladies headgear, and all Of the most
fashionable creations.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

81 have written book that every
body ought to read" said the author.
~ am afraid 1t won't do" answered
the publisher. what the public seems
to want now Is q book that nobody
ought to read."gwashington Star.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

COLORADO SPRINGS = Account
Colorado Colleges Interscholastic
Track and Field Meet. One fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale
May 8, 1911. Good returning May
8, 1911.
For further information call on or
write r. 8. vickery, General Agent,
Grand Junction, Colorado. Telephone
junction 1l6
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22
A Fine Ranch at a Bargain

The L. N. Boner ranch In Powell
park, for sale at $35 per acre; 200
acres; all under water and plenty Of
it; land all under cultivation. Poo:
health of owner necessitates sale.
Inquire L. N. Boner, or at this Office.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

Engraved cards, invitations, etc
Our samples will help you decide
THE HERALD.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

Indulgent Uncle-Jack. are you care
fui about your personal expenses these
days? Jack-Yes. sir. I manage. with
some effort, to make them balance my
income to the exact cent. - Chicago
Tribune.
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DIR. Taylor, dentist, Meeker.

You will always find F. g. Walton
always first to introduce new effects
each year. This season some OF the
most artistic effects are simple in
character and inexpensive In price.
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Notice to Baking Contractors.

Notice IL hereby given that sealed bids
Will be received up TO and Including IL m.
Monday, May ], Nil, for the construction Of
the Catholic church, Meeker, Colorado.
Plans and gpeci locations can be seen at the
ONCE Of county CLERK, court house.
The building committee reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
By order Of building committee.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

Lame shoulder is nearly always
due to rheumatism or the muscles
and the quickly yields to the free ap'
plication of Chamberlain Liniment
For sale by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

Galvanized chimneys, any size,
made to order, by A. E. Lytle.
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BLACK DIAMOND COAL

Always in chute at mine and at lum-
Der yard. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Two ($2) dollars at mine; IS de-
livered in town. Phone, Rio 8, OF
Arnold Bros, Rio 40.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

In cases of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlain Liniment. For sale
by all dealers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

'sOur baby cries for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs I. B.
Kendrick, Basaca, Ga. Its the best
cough remedy on the market for
coughs, colds and Group" For sale
by all dealers
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"she's got future"
sCan she act?'
.No, but she can work her eyes bot
Ter than any lady in the busircss. and
a. for wearirs; swe:. ciOthes-gee. she
couldn't do better II she was twinsT'
Life.
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Go and examine Mrs. Browns mil
linery. AL latest styles.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

See THE HERALD for your society
engraving. The best this side Of Chi
cago.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1911-04-22

The world doesn't really grow worss
svery time you need medicins.-Gaivss-
too NewA
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HORSES FOR SALE - Mares and
Geldings. Will sell on time, to those
desiring time, with secured paper.
tf) J. G. GENTRY.
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For Sale or Trade

my stock Of undertaking goods, at ,
bargain. H. E. HOLLOWAY.
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Spouting and fiuming, at A. E.
Lytle's.