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The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior, U. 8. Land Once at
Glenwo0d Springs Colo, December q, 1919
N0TlCe Is hereby stven that Harry B. smtts.
made Presumption DeclarAtory Statement,
Serial No. 066as, for neh seA. Seq. y and ny
PH. IL e. ri ea nosice u intention to msS e
Final Presumption Proof. To establish claim to
the land above described, before Henry Hay,
U. 9. Commissioner, 1t Meeker, Colorado. on
the 30th day Of January, 1914.
Claimant names a. witnesses:
Lindsey r. Nsnclesve, John p. Nielsen,
Dennis Murray and Michael Bender, all Of
Meeker, Colorado.
E.E FoRDHAM.
dlstT Register.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Tho recent storms In Denver and
other cities east Of the main range,
again showed the horse to good ad-
vantage. Trains, street car service
and autos were all put out Of COM
mission but the horse was Johnny
on-the-spot all along the line, and,
~ usual, rendered noble and eflicient
service, when most needed. Hats
OF to old Dobbin and all bis kin-old
and young, blooded and plebian.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

The two large eagles, which at
tracted considerable attention 10 the
Ranch Hotel show windows, last
week, were given their liberty Mon
day morning by Mr.. Konopik. The
largest ono few over to the bell
tower Of st. James church, and
perched on the top Of the Gross for
awhile. After resting aud taking In
the passing show for time, he new
o6 10 the bills north Of town.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

H. H. Joy returned from Rife
early In the week, after warehousing
his carload Of autos. Not being used
to the severe climate they have over
there Herbert brought . we'll de-
veloped cold home with him. Serves
him right for leaving this sunny and
salubrious CLINE 1t this time Of the
year, even for . brief time. Lucky he
didn't get farther away from home.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
Notice to Subscribers

This and next week THE HERALD
will send out statements TO sub
scribers In arrears. All not paid by
cash or otherwise by January 10, 1914
will be taken on the list after that
date, in conformity TO Uncle Sans
rules, which are that all subscrip-
lions past due for year or more
shall be considered dead and moi
entitled to mailing privileges. THE
HRKALD will comply with U. 8.
Postal regulations. Take due potice
and govern yourselves accordingly.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

LOST - Saturday night, between
Meeker and the f1rst relay station,
one large leather hand bag, contain
ing silver card case and bag, together
with numerous other articles, all
easily identified, having owners
name. Return to this ONCE and re-
ceive liberal reward.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Tommy Thomas Of the Park, spent
some time in town Saturday with his
many friends here. Mr.. Thomas had
just returned from visit to lower
Grand river points. He reports that
section Of the Golden west In . very
moribund condition.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

w. 8. Montgomery Of the Cross-L
company, 10 feeding . car load of
high class beef for the Denver Stock
show. From present indications,
Mr.. Montgomery ought to capture
first prize with this lot-if he geta
them to Denver without shrinksge.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

H. L. Grinstead of the Park, has
taken his Meeker-Rifle freight teams
Oh the road, ~ the local freight tari4
doesn't justify the wear, tear and
expenses for the revenue derived
from freighting at this season of the
wear
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

The Ipswitch Farm brand Of butter
II selling In the east for $l.0O per
pound. Here you can get the Meeker
creamery brand 1t any Of our stores
for % cents per pound. The home
product 10 just ~ good ~ the high
grade, imported article.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Boyd Walbridge continues to pick
up easy money. This week he re-
ceived another wsd of "long green"
for strays, one Of which netted t82 10
ct Denver. This cattle business stunt
10 about the best thing we know OF
Just now.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Rev. w. 81. Fawcett, Of Colorado
Springs, who travels In the interest
Of the Colorado Prison association,
gave an entertainment 1t the high
school building last Friday evening.
The proceeds go to the prison
association.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

The Riddles, who arc having Va
cation this week, while repairs are
going on 1t the grammar school
building, will likely have their usual
holiday vacation cut short to make
up for lost time.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

$500 OF and freight paid on all
Saddles ordered before January 1st-
Don't pass this up but got . high
grade saddle ct . cut price. Write for
prices. &C. N. SHEETS, Grand
junction, Colo. DIST
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
For Sale

Within mile and . half east Of
Rife, on Prefountaine mesa, seven
acres highly cultivated land. Owner
going east. Will sell ut . bargain.
Enquire Of g. A. Steward, Rifle,
Colo. d6-18
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

A Hayden man came in this week
and purchased large bunch OF
yearling heifer calves, In the Park,
paying 40 per head for them. He
would have bought many more had
they been obtainable.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Denver has awakened to the i'm
portance Of the annual Nationsl
Western Stock show, and the people
Of that city are already making
preparations on large scale for the
entertainments Of the Thousands who
will attend. The Colorado Midland
will run special train from Rifle.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Mrs. L. p. Craig was on one Of the
snow-bound trains, between Pueblo
aud Colorado Springs, and had about
two days siege Of It Not the most
pleasant experience, but she stood 1t
very we'll considering her poor
health.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Messrs. L. N. Boner, Howard
Clifford and Steve Post left today for
the land Of the big alligstors and
Florida oranges. All expect to be
back in Meeker before the peach
trees bloom.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Art McNew tired Of slow going
Rsngely and came to the metropolis
early this week. Art brought the
family up and they will spend > few
days with Grandpa ard Grandma n.
n Phelps.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Tho present generation Of young
sters ct Denver and other points
which fringe the great plains, can re-
fer to 1t fifty years hence ~ the
''Year of the Great Snow"
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Joe Neal of Picesnce, mingled with
the town folks for couple Of days
this week. Mr.. Neal Is putting In
most Of his time these days looking
after his cattle interests.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Up to date We have no kick coming
on the weather 10 far ~ Rio BlAnco
county 10 concerned.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Rev. Father Fsjanelle will be here
for Christmas services, December Is,
but does not expect to hold service
on the third Sunday Of the month,
which would be December 2lst.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

e. J. and Mrs. Wilson believe In
the early Christmas shopping slogan
and did = bit Of holiday trading this
week.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

e. F. Goss departed today for
San Diego, Cal. Mr.. g. will put In
two or three months At the southern
city, and move up to the northern
cites with the advent OF spring.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

d. w. Black of Petrolite, was in
Saturday. DAVIS plowed till the
frost stopped him, with the result
that he will have = large acreage Of
his dry farm under cultivation next
season.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Lon Meyer, who raises tropical
vegetation on Limekiln hill, showed
mp among the city denisens this
week. Lon says there 10 not enough
snow up bis way to cool the breeses.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Sec THE HERALD for your society
engraving. The best this side Of Chi.
cAgo,
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Put . Red Cross seal on you
packages.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
First methodist Episcopal Church
,day School every SUM-

Sunday School every SUM-
Preaching, Sunday ...-...-.1l.O0 .. m.
Preaching, Sunday ......... $50 p. M.
Prayer meeting, Thursday 7.8O p. m.
Choir rehearsal, Thursday 800 p. m.
Monthly business meetings Of the
church, Monday after the last Sun
day. At 7.8O p. III.
McKENDREE Denote, NJ. D., D. D.
Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Old papers at Herald office,
cents per 100.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
Office Of

Msskss, Colorado November 20, 1913.
PUBLIC NOTICE Hereby Givsa that will according to law,
od Il Public Sale The ocs cf te Treasures of Rio Banco
County, and State of co5oeado u
Monday, December "a, 1913
and succeeding days. commencing the hour Of 10 O'Clock Of
said day. much Of the following described real and property
situated the said county, which taxes for the 1912 have
been paid shall be 10 the herenbeow
down. interest and penalties, tow:
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. shuman spent
Saturday in town.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Above printed the list property for sale for delinquent axes
for the 1912 Anyone dns pay before the sale
renting to the County Treasurer before the date Of the sale the
amount published receipt stop the sale Of the property
Witness hand and seal this 10Th day Of November D. 1913
rsrA1, il TAGERT, County Treasurer.
novn-d seO
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

The Woodmen of the World are
having revival this week.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

There 10 some sensible advice to
holiday purchasers In the Oldland
I'd, on another page.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

All our stores are we'll stocked
with holiday goods. Get in before
the grand rush next week.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Shepard Of
lower White, attended to theiI
Christmas shopping last Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
For Sale or Rent

Eighty acres Of good land, half
mile east Of Meeker. Call or address
this once. d6tf
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

w. r. Kissinger was over from
Grand river this week.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Tom Warren Of Rosedsle, was .
town visitor Saturday.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

M. ]. and Mrs. Hayes Of McHatto
park, spent Saturday In town.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Clark of Oak
ridge park, were Saturday visitors to
the city.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

Mics Reigan Of Piceance, visite
Meeker friends during the week.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13
Lion Canon Coal

The Best Coal In the district,
promptly delivered anywhere by ).
L. Kirkpatrick, hauler. Phone Black
BIG. T. E. LENDERMAN, Leasee, n16
See A. E. Lytle 4 Son for estimate
on irrigation pumping plants.
The Meeker herald., 1913-12-13

MONEY = To loan on irrigated
ranches, At 8 per cent. Inquire at
this ONCE. It
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
DIR. FREIDMANN's
FAMOUS CURE
Berlin Scientist F!as No Desire te
Withhold His Wonderful Cure
to Amass Fortune.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
UPPER sANDUSKY, o., Feb. g.
That the reported cure for tuberculo-
sis, discovered by DR.. Friedman,
seems to be successful and that the
Berlin scientist has no desire to with
hold his wonderful discovery from
the world in order later to amass a
great fortune, is declared by DR.. Otto
C. stutz. In letter made public by
his relatives today. DR.. Stutz Is now
In Berlin taking the new treatment.
DR.. Stutz said that Friedman
wanted to absolutely prove his cure
before giving 1t to the world. He
said that ell of Friedmann's patients
with whom he talked had made ma.
terial improvement.
"He is no. trying to dispose OF his
cure" the letter said, ''but is working
day and night in his laboratory and
clinics to prove It's worth. All cases
seem to respond where the disease
had not advanced too far"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
CARNEGIE MEDAL
FOR MISS BRIGGS
Heroic Action Of 4 Courageous Vas
sar Girl Makes Her a
Candidate for
Honor.
HOPES ARE FOR PEACE RESCUED FOUR GIRLS
GIRLS MUNICIPAL MARKET
And Made Desperate Effort Diving
Under for the Fifth Who
Slipped Under the
Ice.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. Feb. 6.--By
her heroic action in rescuing four of
the FIVE Vassar girls who toboganed
through the ice OF the campus lake
last night, Phoebe Briggs, daughter Of
DR.. William L. Briggs, Of Sacramento,
Calf, and a Vassar student, was
spoken of today by the faculty as a
candidate for a Carnegie medal. Miss
Briggs saw the Eve girls speed down
Sunset Hill on their tobogan, skim
out on the lake and break through
with crash. She ran out on the thin
ice and plunged into the chilling wa
ter. After guiding four OF the girls to
the edge Of the ice where they could
support themselves temporarily, Miss
Briggs began diving for the body OF
Elizabeth B. Mylod, OF Poughkeepsie
who had slipped under the ice.
After an hours search Miss Mylod's
body was found. Additional aid came
from the school buildings.
The four rescued girls were: Annie
iJ. Oldham, daughter Of J. R. Old
ham, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mildred
Kennister, daughter of Fred A. Ken
mister, Of Cambridge, Mass; Laur;
Reiner, daughter OF John Reiner, o
! Kingston, N. T., and Mary Hulsi
daughter OF C. ]. Hulst, Of New Ham
burg, N. Y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
SHOOTING GIRL;
CHARGE OF MURDER
Arouses Indignation Of Every
Labor Union in Rochester,
Extreme Verdict.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb. 6.--The
shooting of II year old Ida Braeman,
garment striker, by Valentine Sau-
ter. clothing manufacturer, has arous-
ed the Indignation of every labor
union in the city and every effort was
expected today to push the charge OF
murder in the first degree to finish
Sauter was in his shop when group
of strikers gathered outside and be-
gan calling to strikebreakers within
to come ou.. and Join the strike. Sau.
ter, enraged, rushed to window with
shotgun and fired point-blank into
the crowd. The Braeman girl was
instantly killed and three others were
wounded.
Sauter's shot scattered the strikers
but when they saw the body Of tn.
girl lying In the street they reassem
bled and would have burned dowI
Sauter's shop but for the arrival o
the police. On the way to the station
the police had to use their clubs Il
protect sau.er.
Sauter said he fired because h
thought his life and property were !.
danger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
WANT II CASH
NO BARRIER
TO the Activities and Ambitions Of
tho Women's City Club
Of the Windy
City.
Part Of ! Pure Food Campaign Be-
Ing Wased BY tho Women
Brought to a Focus
Today.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-Unmindful Of
the city's depleted exchequer. mem
bers of the womans' city club are
planning to ask Chicago for a munich
pal market to cost between $1,000, 900
and s10,N00,000. The agitation is part
of the pure food campaign being waged
by the women and brought to focus
today by a speech ON the city market
question by Mrs. Elmer g. Black,
formerly prominent in local society,
but now living in New York.
The movement is backed by promi
nent society women, including Mrs
Arthur T. Adds, Mrs J. Medill Nc
Cormick, Mrs. Charles Henrotin. Mrs
James Houghteling, Mrs. Joseph T
Boxer and Mrs. Frederick G. Bartlett
It is planned to have the markei
owned, supervised and inspected by
the city, but operated by private con
Germs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
NO HABFAS CORPUS
ASKED FOR HENWOOD
Who Killed Copeland and Van
Publ at Denver Shooting
at Last Named.

/ United Press Leased Wire Service.l
DENVER, Colo. Feb. g. Habeas
corpus proceedings will not be
brought in an effort to obtain the re-
lease of Harold F. Henwood. who kill
ed George /. Copeland and Sylvester
(Tony) Won Phul, while shooting at
the last named In the bar room OF the
Brown Palace hotel in May 1911.
81 never have considered bringing
habeas corpus proceedings and will
not bring such proceedings" John T,
Bottom, Henwood's attorney. declared
today. when the ten days are UP
shall take steps by motion " have
the Won Phul charge dismissed, or an
arrangement made whereby the Won
Phul charge will be tried and the
Copeland charge dismissed"
Bottom contends that Henwood is
entitled to freedom on the charge oi
killing Won Phul, because the case
has gone over three terms, ano
through negligence has not been dock
eted after the first time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
THE WEAT THEIR.
For Keokuk and Vicinity: General,
fair tonight and Friday. Warmer

For Keokuk and Vicinity: General,
" fair tonight and Friday. Warmer
tonight.
For Illinois: Fair tonight and Fri
day, except probably unsettled north
portion, Warmer tonight.
For Iowa: Mostly cloudy tonight
and Friday. Warmer east portion to-
night.
For Missouri: Generally fair tonight
and Friday. Warmer tonight.
Weather Conditions.
Conditions indicate generally fair
weather for this section tonight and
Friday, and somewhat warmer to-
night.
The storm center on the northeast.
ern coats has moved but little, and
high winds are reported in that dis
trict this morning.
Local Observations.
Feb. Bar. Their, Wind W'th'r
Is Z p. m.3o2S 10 sW Clear
6 I a. m.3o.32 2 SW Clear
Snow fall for the past "a hours,
trace.
River above low water OF 1854, ]
foot tenths
Change in "a hours, rise 5 fenths.
Mean temperature 9th, 8.
Lowest temperature, l.
Highest temperature, 10.
Lowest temperature last night, 1.
FRIED z. GosEWIsCH.
Observer
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
"lt ls My Only Hope" Were Police
Captain Walsh's First Words
to Attorney Whit
man.
AND THEN coNFEssEs
Not For Years Has the New York
Police Department. Received 4
Hlast Like Walsh's
Confession.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
NEW YORK, Feb. e.--With the con.
fession of Police Captain Thomas W.
Walsh in his hands. District Attorney
Whitman prepared today to rollow
the trail of vice protection graft
from Harlem direct to headquarters
! and bring about the indictment Of at
least three inspectors and a high civ
| ilian official"
Not since the days OF the Lexow
| committee exposures has the New
! York police department been 80 shak-
en- as by the fervidly frank admis'
sions OF the veteran police captain,
who eagerly poured out every fact
and circumstance connected with his
many years Of graft taking from the
vice haunts of his precinct.
II want to tell everything It is my
only h2pe," were Walsh's first words
when Whitman, In response to tele
phone message from the police cap
/ tain's wife, entered the old mans bed
room late last night. Weak from {
i long illness, CAPTAIN WalSn was Duoy
4 ed up by excitement and told hi
i story in voice that at times took OF
i a note of hysteria.
i Walsh told about great part 0
4 the graft from protection money pal
I by disorderly houses, saloons, gamt
ling houses and individual prostitute
to headquarters. where the "civilia
, official whose name wac temporaril
! Withheld by Whitman, got his shar
Of the hush money.
The trail followed by Whitman
started with the exposures of Mar
Goode, a woman OF evil life who toll
Of money paid the police for protee
Il tion she did not get. The second ste
! was the testimony Of George A. Sipr
the keeper OF a hotel, who told Of pay
. ing protection money to Patrolma1
Eugene Fox. Then Fox told of pay
ing all graft money to his captain
Walsh, and getting 10 percent as hi
!. share.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
RELIEF IS PROMISED PART
OF FROZEN MIDDLE WEST

J. Cox. Temperatures moderated
slightly during the night and predic-
tions were for still warmer weather
by tonight. except in Montana and
wyoming, and the Dakotas, which
will see further drop in temperature,
and Kansas, Nebraska and Minnesota,
where 1t will continue cold.
In Chicago above was the coldest
during the night. The lowest for to-
night will be IA above, according 10
the forecast, given out by the wealth
er Office today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
.'TRILBY" THOMP P,sOy
AIT PALS FUNERAL
Badly Wanted But Detectives
Failed to Recognize Es-
capped Convict Perhaps.

limited Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-To show his
utter contempt for the Chicago police
and the special rifle squad" Of de-
tectives assigned particularly to fol-
low his trail, "Trilby" Thompson,
escaped convict and highwayman, at
tended the funeral OF his pal James
Higgins, who died with his boots on"
In saloon hold UP and was buried
at Mount Carmel cemetery Tuesday,
1t was learned by the police today.
Thompson, who led the daring
escape from Joliet penitentiary three
weeks ago. has escaped capture by
hundreds of police who have secured
the city for him. Higgins was shot
while attempting to hold up the sa-
loon Of Harry Martini at 1000 Ogden
lavenue, the same saloon that "Trilby'
had held up two weeks before.
/ A squad Of detectives were as
signed to follow the funeral Tuesday
Thompson did not join the party
when they left the house, but motored
with few friends to the cemetery ir
a big black touring car. There he
mingled with the mourners. talking
freely with those he knew, and on the
\ way back stopped with the party al
Murphy's road house and treated te
liquid refreshments all In the pres
ence of the detectives. The officer,
Of the law did not recognize the daring
bandit because his friends referred t.
4 him and called him--not "Trilby' O
Thompson, but names that we're morf
familiar to them-Frank and Fried
cakes
4 When the party was over .Trilby'
and his friends leisurely motoret
away in the black limousine and arr
still at large.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
PRESIDENT TAF1'S
SPECIAL MESSAGE
Recommending Government construc.
don Of Seven Hundred and Thlr.
ty-thres Miles Of Rail-
road.
AT COST OF $50, 100000
Opening up to Commerce the Vast
5erlno and Matanuska Coal
Fields Of
Alaska.
UNITED Press Leased Wire sery1ce

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. g.
Recommending government construc-
ton Of 1888 miles OF railroads, opening
the vast Bering and Matanuska coal
fields OF Alaska, at a cost of S35, ,O00,-
900, President Taft today In special
message to congress-, transmitted the
report Of the Alaskan railway com
mission. Private operation Of the
governments proposed railroads un-
der lease, the president said he be-
lieved was the proper solution of the
difficulties presented in Alaska.
Two Independent railway systems
one connecting the Yulo river val
ley and the Tanana river, tributary
of the Yukon, with tide water, and
the other devoted to the development
and needs of the Kuskokwim and Sus-
tina rivers-are recommended by the
commission Quoting the commission,
the president said:
THE best available route for the
| first railway system Is that which
leads from Cordova by way OF Chi
tina to Fairbanks and the best avail
4 able route for the second Is that
i which leads from Seward, around
Cooks inlet to the Iditarod. The firsi
should be connected with the Berins
coal field, and the second with thu
II matanuska coal fielu.
THE necessary inference from thu
entire report" the president contin
ued, Is that in the engagement Of tn,
q commission its recommendations cal
Z certainly be carried out only If the
j government builds, or guarantees the
construction cost of the railroad.
a recommended. If the government !:
to guarantee the principal and in.ar
i est Of the construction bonds, i
seems clear that 1t should own the
roads, the cost of which 1t really pays
i This is true whether the government
itself should operate the roads, o
should provide for their operation b.
lease, or operating agreement. an
very much opposed to government
operation, but I believe that govern
ment ownership with private opera
ton under lease, is the proper solr
tion of the difficulties here present
ed''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-06
EVERY POINT OF COUNTRY
BEGS FOR INFORMATION

the reported tuberculosis cure discov-
cred by DIR. Frederick Friedman. OF
Berlin. are being received by Senator
Gore of Oklahoma, ON whose resolu-
ton an official report to the state de-
partment was ordered printed for dis
tribution.
Because the report OF 100 pages was
written in German, the printing has
been delayed until translation could
be made. Within ten days the PAM
phlets will be ready for the public.
Hundreds of letters have, come from
/ Colorado, wyoming and other points.