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The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08
GLEANINGs FROM THE PAST
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AwAsrE BASKET CONTRIBUTOR
When the soldiers marched from Meeker,
In the fall of eigthy-tbree,
Behind. the old fort-almost empty,
stood, as quiet as could be.
But not all alone-deserted,
For a nervy little band
Stayed and held the fort at Meeker,
Gayest, bravest in the land.
As the year grew older, colder.
And the days grew shorter, then
Curied the smoke from seven roof-trees,
In that little quiet glen.
Yes, In families. we were seven,
And Oft the empty barracks rang
:. With the music Of our laughter.
And the happy songs we sang.
Each week -end, from eight 'tiil eleven,
The old hail echoed with our din,
As we danced to the stirring music
sOs sHkrey GiImor4s ytohn., '--.y4-
Rich, we were. in youth and pleasure.
Felt as II we owned the earth,
As we tripped the lightsome measures,
Full of careless, jesting mirth.
lubH Ab SutIlI1tT IOIIOWtu WlHttT,
As the needle to the pole,
Others hocked to Join our Eden,
And we welcomed each new soul.
Then another merry winter
In the wake of summers glee.
TILT seemed that life in Meeker,
Was Just one big Jubilee.
Cupid, too, was seen among US,
With his little fatal darts,
And twas proved by future hap'nings.
That he pierced at least two hearts.
In the winter and the spring time,
Eighteen eighty five. twns then,
The stork paid its flrst two visits
To our little mountain glen.
In two homes. left each sunbeam.
Welcome as the dews of morn.
Lsncy Claud. and Winsome Anna,
Meeker's first two native born.
In those days. our men saw visions.
Each modern Croesus seemed.
As he viewed the golded future,
In the light of fancy's dream.
Youthful hopes, in airy castles.
Soaring high, but soon in grief,
Saw them fall, as autumn breezes
Bring to earth the faded leaf.
But we've fought life's battle hravely,
With q courage born of faith,
And well reap the golden harvest
OF our efforts, soon or late.
Life's bright sun has passed its zenith,
Yet Its glow is full of cheer.
Tho our heads have long been sprinkled
With the frost of passing years.
We have plucked youths fairy blossom,
And for us twill bloom no more.
Till 1t opens in new beauty
On that fair, eternal shore.
But we'll greet with smiles the future,
Gay or grave, thru shine or storm.
Till we waken in HIS image
On the Resurrection morn.
Mrs. H. w. q.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Old Jack Frost, who evidently had
it in for us this winter, took his last
''crack" ut Meekerites last Saturday
night, when he allowed the lively
fluid to drop to l8 below.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Wednesday, February 18th. Don't
forget it, pioneers. Be on hand for
the dance at ROoney's hall in the
evening
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

No, we do not know who put the
gin in Virginia, but it is certain that
the Carolinas are trying to take most
of 1t out.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Miss Jennie Blake OF Denver, came
in few days ago and will make q
lengthy visit with an old, Mrs. w.
A. kellar.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

L. +. Chaplin returned to Meeker
Saturday after u few weeks spent In
the Oklahoma country. Mr.. Chaplin
reports that weather was mild down
there and farmers were putting in
crops.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Mrs. l.. P. Craig spent a few day.
in town this week, the guest Of Mrs
Charles Charlton.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

The Democratic County Central
committee held an important msek
ing last Saturday afternoon. But W
are not making its deliberations pub.
lie. Don't want the g. o. P. or the
Bull Moose leaders to get onto our
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Frank j. Ebler, one of Piceance
creeks prominent stockmen, spent
Monday In town.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

The infant of James A. and Mrs.
Boren died last Sunday evening.
Funeral was conducted by Rev. Nuc-
kOlls
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Miss Pearl Kisinger, upon whom
DR.. French operated on for appen-
dicitis, two weeks ago, was able to
leave her room early part Of the
week, and is now about ss we'll as
ever.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

The annual sale Of goodies" by
the Ladies' Guild Of st. James
church, begins today at the Hugus
store.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Warm. sunshiny days and cold
nights most of the week, with con-
siderable thaw. But, more snow in
sight.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08
Money to Loan.

Unlimited money to loan on farm
security. Low interest. For partic-
ulars apply to F. e. Sheridan. (tf)
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Sheriff Lyon made trip tc
Piceance early in the week on officia
business.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08
Will cure your cold
BROMO-FERRIN
while you sleep.
Surprise Your Friends

For four weeks regularly use DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They stimu-
late the liver, improve digestion. re-
move blood impurities, pimples and
eruptions disappear from your face
and body and you feel better. Begin
at once. Buy at druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Doris Marcott and George Henry
were In town, from Buford. Mr..
|darcott had turned his cattle out
two weeks previously.
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Tom Kilduff had in contemplation
THE erection of q brick residence,
lon his ranch. There is fine colon
Hal mansion on the Kilduff farm
know
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

w. A. Keller sold ten head of
prime beef steers to u local butcher
for $35 per head. The same stuff
would bring floor more-per head
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

Moving pictures Thursday, Satur-
day and Sunday nights. GEN
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08

DR.. Taylor, dentist, Meeker, Colo
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08
rwENTY- FIVE YEARS AGO

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to min:
The Meeker herald., 1913-02-08
tFrom The Herald of February II. lsssl

Four inches Of snow-after week
i spring-like weather.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19

and an extensive defense by Senator
Lewis illumined the oratory Of the day
Senator Townsend insisted ;he ex-
ample OF the secretary in selling his
time for private gain, when 1t already
had been sold TO the government, was
uuwholesome for the entire country.
Senator Lewis asked when the sena.
tor from Kansas and the senator from
Michigan had. become go ''subtly in
oculated with a comprehension OF the
dan GERS OF public official spending
mis- vacation addressing the people on
questions OF vital interest TO them
He said il could not have been Re.
publican president who was campaign
ing at the expense Of taxpayers.
"Wbere was the voice of protest
when a postofice official turned him
self into a great political machine to
elect another public official TO the pres
i6eucv?D be inquired. ''Where was
the voice when Major Raw aba ndoned
his post iu the army TO engage in 20
!itical work in Chicago for presi.
Dental candidate? Why were the
voices OF the senate silent theul Was
il because those men were not Demo
Gratis! Where was the voice when
officials OF previous administrations
were speculatiug in tie stock market
and on tariff bills''
Aside from the technical and legal
question OF the right OF q public ser
want 10 sell his service twice. the pub.
lie announcement by Mr.. BRYAN that
man OF his well-advertised demo
cratic tastes cannot live on an income
OF 1900 year presents moral CUES
tion for the consideration of the Ameri-
can people, declared Senator Town
send.
"The question is simply this, wheth-
er, under the circumstances. it is the
duty Of the citizen and the public serv-
ant TO modify his style Of living 70
bring il within his legitimate income or
whether it is his privilege 10 resell MS
service in order 20 cover the cost OF the
style Of living he has adopted.
"For my part. I feel impelled TO
voice protest. [ am no respecter OF
persons. | see no reason why the head
OF q department should be permitted to
make private gain by methods that are
forbidden TO his subordirates,
"At time when most unusual for
cign complications confront u:.. when
the Japanese question is before US,
when our relations with the disturbed
republic TO the south of us are most
grave and fraught with mighty respon,
sibilities; indeed, at this time. above all
others. the statement OF Mr.. Bryan tnat
he proposed TO desert his Office for the
OF the personal financial gain.
comes as a shock to all thoughtful peo-
pie.
''If he had resigned az secretary.
giving as his reason the one he did give,
viz: that ne could not live on his sal
arv and By inference that he owed
higher duty TO his desire for wealth
than be did to public service, there
would have been less reason for public
but 10 hold his Office and
lraw the full salary for only part OF
The time be rendered service, is in my
Judgment improper and inexeusable. y
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
BRYAN
TALKS OF HIS TRIP

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Secretar ~
Bryan talked freely with the newspape
men today about his much-discussed and
criticised plan to spend his vacation on
the lecture platform. He said he prob
ably would make a little over $3.50 on
ach lecture, and added. when I re-
turn I'll tell you just how much / have
made
Mr. Bryan will deliver his first lecture
before the WInona Gndana) Chautauqua
assembly Sunday afternoon. He Will make
as many additional lectures as time Viii
permit before his return Tor his confer
ence with ambassador Henry Lane WI
son. now en- route 20 Washington from
Mexico City TO make the report 20 Presi
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan which
proba hiy will determine the future att-
tude Of the United States toward the
revolution torn republic TO the south.
The secTetaVy indicated that he was
making the trip under his own auspices.
and said ne would not become president
Of the WInona Chautauqua until It's re-
organiza ton after It's indebtedness had
been Inundated.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Income Tax Changes.

Your committee reduces the amount
ot exemption OF net income To $4,000 and
flows on account OF the marriage an
additional exemption of $1,000 20 either
husband or wife, where rney are living
together. but not TO both. In the case
OF q minor child or children living with
and dependent upon the parent. such
parent is allowed an additional exemp-
tlon of $500 for one minor child and up
10 $1,000 on account OF minor children
except where both parents are taxa ole.
In which case TO exemption Is allowa bic
on account OF the children. BY the
amendment the lowest possible exemption
70 any one person would be $4,000 and
the possible exemption TO any one per
son would he $4,000 While the amend
msnt may make no Wide difference IN
the volume OF revenue derivable from the
tax. IL is deemed equitable as including
the added obllga tlons on account OF mar
rlaGe and children ana salutary as en-
phaslz!ns the family as the unit IN our
socla! structure"
or agricultural products. many Of
which we're transferred TO the free list
in addition 10 those put there by the
house. the committee has this 20 say:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19

20 eliminate all Of the speculative or
gambling classes of business and 10
leave intact that part of the dealings
resorted 10 for hedging purposes. the
revenues derived from this tax should
amount 10 about s7,000000 u year, and
il its imposition does not have the eff
feet of eliminating the gambling or
speculative end of the business, the
revenue derived therefrom Will be
enormously in excess OF this amount. ~
Upon the reduction OF the basic er-
emption from income taxes from $4,000
as in the house bill. to $4,000 for un-
married persons, and the consequent re-
arrangement OF this measure. the report
comments as follows:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Sugar and Wool.

The sugar and wool schedules are left
unchanged as 10 free sugar and free raw
wool, but reductions by the senate COM
mittee IN wool tops and yarns are ex-
planned. and sweeping reductions in the
metal schedule are treated IN the report
with considerable comment Pig iron.
ferTo manganese and other products were
placed on the free list by the committee.
and the report says:
The house Dill places iron ore upon
the free list, mainly because IL was found
that the domestic supply OF iron ore was
largely controlled by the United States
Steel corporation and for the purpose OF
manufacturers IN their competition with
this monopoly.
For similar reasons tne committee on
finance thought all ferro manganese
The United States Steel corpora ton
largely controls the domestic ore out OF
which ferro manganese, which IS a
necessary material In the manufa cture
is the only producer OF ferro manganese
IN this country. but produces II only for
It's own use and consumption. II was
thought under these conditions just that
the more independent competitors OF this
monopoly should be permitted 10 import
tnis high priced alloy free Of duty. and
thai with iron ore and ferro manganese
on the free list domestic competition
would be strengthened and the price of
the finished products OF iron and steel
eventually would be lowered.
Concerning the general revision the
senate committee SAYS that. following the
lead OF the house. It has sought IN the
amendments proposed 10 the house bin
further 20 carry out and perfect the
theory OF establishing e revenue pro-
ducing tariff upon the basis OF competi-
tive rates. as 4 just and fair interpreta-
tion in the light OF existing conditions
OF the latest authoritative utteTances Of
the party in power upon that subject and
now submits the results OF It's labors with
the confident belief that the enactment
into law OF the house bin as amended Will
result IN general improvement and bene-
fit in our system OF taxa ton: that Il Will
tend TO disintegrate the monopolies built
up under the present system; that II will
enlarge opportunity for individual effort,
reduce the cost OF living and relieve the
people from the burdens OF the pro-
tective system strik!aEly eNenplned oy
this measure is intended 70 suPersede" !"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Taking Big Chances.

It is too great a risk to depend upon
neighbors or sending for medicine in
case Of a sudden attack Of bowel com
plaint In almost every neighborhood
someone has died from cholera morbus
that could have easily been saved had
the proper medicine been at hand.
Then think OF the suffering that must
he endured until medicine can be OBJ
tanned The safe way is to keep at
hand a bottle OF Chamberlain s Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It has
never been known to fail and has un-
doubtedly saved the lives of many peo,
pie. Buy it now. 1t only costs a
quarter. For sale by all dealers.
(Adser-isenen.-)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Farmer Benefited.

The house bill and amendments made
by the committee on finance fully recog
nized the paramount interests OF our
agricultural population by placing gri-
cultural implements Of every Kind and
description. fence and baling wire. cotton
nagsiDg and lies, low priced bla nkets,
boots and shoes. cement nails, lumber.
coal. harness, saddles. cotton gins, wag
ons. carts, bagging for grain. wool and
other bags, sewing machines and many
other products OF daily utility on the free
list In common with the rest OF our
people. our agricultural populatio VIII
snare in the benefit brought about by
the reduction OF the duties on sugar and
IT'S eventual elimination. The substantial
reductions made all along the lire on
cotton and woolen goods, wearing ap-
parel OF every description. on cTockery.
household furnishings and utensils. hard
ware and similar products OF our fac
tories, will remove 2 considerable part
OF the burden OF tariff taxation now
borne by the farmer rs we'll as the dweile-
In the city and the la6orer In the fac
tory, fields and nlnee L"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
RetaIiatory Power.

"'The provision now recommended. il
is believed, will place IL the hands Of
the president powers which, though
extensive in their sphere. are sufficient.
" circumscribed 70 permit OF their be
ing eYerted within the limits assigned
them without disturbing the general
fiscal system OF the United States.
Wise use OF the retaliatory power. it
is reasonably 10 be expected. will bring
about equitable arrangements with
those countries which do not now afford
US fair treatment. and il is probable
that the weapon thus provided will be
so effective and available as 10 render
It's actual use entirely unnecessary un-
der any ordinary conditions
OF another important feature added
by the senate committee. a tax of one
tenth OF l cent 2 pound on cotton sold
through stock exchanges for future de
livery, the report says:
"The committee believes the sub.
ject matter 20 be an imposition OF a
proper tax, not only because Of its in
direct influence in eliminating para.
site which mas afflicted the business OF
dealing in purchases Of cotton for fu-
ture delivery. but because it will result
in the collection OF a considerable SUIT
Of revenue from a business that is rot
susceptible OF Just taxation in any 9th
er way
IF the effect Of the proposed tax j:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19

The agoniziug discomfort and sense
of suffoeation that accompany hay fever
and asthma may be greatly alleviated
by the use OF Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. It has soothing effect on
the mucus Innings, and relieves the
gasping and tickling sensation IN The
throat and bronchial tubes. Schramm-
johnson, Drugs. "The Never-Sub.
stitutors" Five (5) good stores
(tyTe!t!gznsp,)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Changes in House Bill.

In aDalyzinc its changes in the house
administrative features Of the oil, the
committee deemed the amendments
OF the house entirely too drastic,' par
ticularIy those authorizing examination
OF books of foreign manufacturers, 5
per cent tariff discount on imports in
American ships and other like features
which were stricken out Particular
attention is called TO the senate p1ovi-
sion "deaguated to furnish the presi-
dent with power TO impose tariff duties
Of retaliatorv character upon all arti-
cles comprised in a specified list
which includes many agricultural prod
uets.
''For some years saws the report
IN referring TO this retallatory provi-
sion. "there has been q development Of
maximum and minimum tariffs abroad,
and IN not few instances the govern
mert of the United States has been
compelled TO see It's citizens subjected
to harsh and discriminating tariff
treatment abroad without being able
under the law to afford relief
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Prisoners to Work on Roads.

KANSAS CITY. No. July ls.-An the
able bodied prisoners In the two Jack
son county jails. one here and one IN
Independ deuce. are 10 De put at road
building through the summer and early
autumn This order was made today by
the court and will affect i45 men. The
honor system Of good behavior will be
installed.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Debate Became General.

From these personal accusations the
debate went into the general field OF
public lecturing and writing and Dem
ocratic senators called attention to the
Chsutauqua platform work OF Senator
Bristow and many others and 70 the
newspaper writing that Senator Bristow
had done at the last Baltimore eonven-
iiou. The Kansas senator empha tically
declared that he never had neglected
the duties OF his Office.
~ am not on trial here, he said
Il simply want TO show that people
who live in glass houses should not
throw stones" said Senator James.
Senators Bristow. Townsend. Fall
and others attacked in strong language
the action Of Secretary Bryan in de-
lvering raid lectures at time when
they claimed public questions required
his close attention 10 the affairs Of
the state department.
The Bristow resolution introduced
Tuesday calling upon President Wilson
10 state what salary would De suffi-
cient 20 secure all OF Secretary Bry-
ans time was tabled by a vote OF
{ 70 % as soon a. il came up today,
all the Democrats and Senators Bo-
rah and PoindexteE opposing IL.
4 prepared attack upon Secretary
Bryan's action by Senator Townsend
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
His INDIGESTION Cured at Last

After spending hundreds of dollars
for medicine and treatment for indi.
gestiou and constipation with onlT
temporary relief, c. H. Hines OF Whit
low. Ark, was permanently cured by
Chamberlain S Tablets For sale bv ali
dealers. (Advcrtisement.l
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Protests Are Needed,

ST. PAUL. MINI. July IS.-P-otests
made by citizens OF Saltwater and labor
in the state against the use
Of convict labor on the construction
work on the new state prison were heed
ed today by the state board Of control.
which awarded contract TO a Saltwater
contra ctor to complete the buildings at
a cost OF 1915. 600.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Free Listed Imports.

A salient feature of this oil, it is
pointed out, is the large increase OF i'm
ports to De admitted free OF duty. In
der the house bill the value OF free
listed imports, on the basis of 1912 i'm
portations, was 103,000,000, whereas
the Democrats OF the senate in caucus,
by sweeping changes. propose to free
list imports valued at SI47 1857 900, an
increase in undutiable imports over the
house bill OF So, 1867 900
Upon the basis OF ten months for the
present fiscal year, the committee eI-
poets that receipts from customs alone
under the new bill will be s266, 730 600; !;
from income tax for ten months, S5s,-
100000; corporation tax, s37,000,000;
internal revenue, Including tax on cot
ton futures Of S5,000,000, S207, 900, 900;
and that the revenue from al other
sources will bring the total for the
fiscal year to S996, 900. With dis
bursements. estimated for the commit
tee by treasury reports at S994, ,190,0 900,
balance is shown in favor OF the gov
ernment OF 100000.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Letter Written by Bristow to
Former Senator Long of
Kansas Read by Ashurst
of Arizona.
COUNTERCHARGE
MADE BY ACCUSED
Townsend of Michigan and
Lewis of Illinois Air Their
Views; Resolution of In
quiry Is Tabled.

TAsHINGTON, July 1s.-secretary
Bryan's policy Of lecturing in bis va
cation time involved the senate in q
bitter controversy today. 1t began
when Senator Bristow, ignoring the
defeat Of his resolution directed at Mr..
Bryan action, insisted upon being
heard il severe criticism of the cabinet
officer.
Before the debate ended charges and
countercharges between snators on both
sides Of the chamber had brought the
senate 20 a high pitch Of excitement.
Senator Ashurst produced an old letter
OF Senator Bristow s. which he declared
indicated that Mr.. Bristow in 1906 had
been perfectly willing to take a fed
eral position and devote only part OF
his time 20 II.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-07-19
Report Presented.

An average reduction of 27.64
per cent under the rates OF the
existing Payne -Aldrich tariff law is
proposed by the Democratic In
deTwood- Simmons tariff bill upon
which the senate began general
debate today, according TO the report
Of the finance committee majority sub
mitted by the chairman, Senator F. N.
Simmons.
The report also shows that the bill
as reported 10 the senate provides rates
4.22 per cent lower than the Under
wood bill as il passed the house, and
that from it, together with other gov
ernment receipts FOR the fiscal yea
ending June 80, 1914, there will be an
estimated surplus in the government