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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Could the traveller In Nebraska re-
store the Landscape Of late tertiary
time he would md himself surrounded
by scenes greatly different from those
Of the present. The swampy lowiands
were covered with vegetation similar
TO that now growing In moist climates
farther south. Camels and llamas were
abundant. and during the pliocene
epoch great ground sloths and glypto-
donts, whose relatives now live III
South America. inhabited western Ne
braska. Mastodons, with ;usks ON both
the upper and lower jaws much like
those Of the miocene epoch. still per-
sisted. Short legged rhinoceroses 10.
mained abundant. and there was q
great variety OF wolfike carnivofa.
saber toothed tigers and true cats,
some Of them considerably larger than
the modern tigers. were also abundant
Three toed horses were still numerous,
but the modern genus equus was not
among them. One Of the most curious
animals Of the time in Kansas and Ne
braska was q gopher-like rodent that
had two large horns on its nose. Its
enormous claws indicate good burrow-
ing powers. and Its horns also may
have been used In digging.-United
States Geological Survey.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

The New York bellboy who made
81 600 In war stocks gets place on
the front page. That Is one. The thou
sands and tens of thousands who grad
uate to driving trucks OF motorcars are
never heard Of again.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Any one In doubt about the good
sense Of preparedness should think 1t
over In midwinter when he realizes
what 1t was to have his winters coal
I'm the bins.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Some day there will be plenty of
weapons to turn into plowshares and
pruning hooks IL we are to stock up on
war materials ON the European plan.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Carrauza's new broom stops horse
racing and encourages ball games. 1t
will probably be the same old story;
but, anyway. more power to the elbow
behind the well meaning broom!
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

The fluctuations In wheat supply
won't seriously disturb the general
equanimlty 80 long as buckwheat rises
to the occasion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Christmastide II the psychological
moment for springing the peace on
earth" talk upon all mankind except
the crack shot with q gun.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

II the new deal In Mexico should re-
suit In bringing the audacious Huerta
to book for the foul taking Oh Of Pres
ident Madero he will be likely to wish
that he had stuck to his snug refuge In
Spain.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

The freak costumers should be thank
full for the war, which il popularisint
their most outlandish getups
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

A good antitrust paint for structural
work il made Of red lead, sixty pounds;
zinc white. thirty pounds, and graphite,
ten pounds. all ground in raw linseed
on. The addition Of some china clay
will prevent too rapid drying. To
make good nreproof paint use the
preceding formula and add to It one
half pound Of boracic acid or sal am
msnhc.-Blacksmith and wheelwrixbt.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Already there IL a conflict In the
.dry" districts about the prevalence Of
denatured mince pie.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

China Just now seems to be like
Bret Harte's type Of heathen-always
with something up it, sleeve.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

But in muegy weather patrons Of the
fresh air cars have the laugh OH those
who are shut in.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Evidently the gorgeous. golden. gilt
tering ripe pumpkins Of the fields are
all needed for home consumption. they
50 rarely get into the pumpkin pie Of
commerce.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Let US remember. though. that win
ter does not always delay and give
people time to prepare their defenses.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

A certain thing known as ''the South
American trade" which was very con-
spicuous a year ago. seems to have
mysteriously vanished from the lime
light.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

As the weather Grows colder the
oyster grows better and the human
zest for the 6ivalve grows holder.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

When the winters icy Winds seem to
pierce your marrow and spring seems
far OF. he thankful. anyway. that
your feet are not soaking in Icy trench
Rater
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Suflragists know that they must
trust to chivalry, but at the same time
win keep their powder dry.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Japan II one Of the belligerents, but
Of the silent partner type. 20 she could
easily indulge In a coronation jubilee
long strung out.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Since first our civilization reached 1t
the Rio Grande line has been famous
for shooting up" Affairs.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Talks Of victory from the other side
have turned out to be mere bluff. 1t IL
to be hoped that talks Of peace are
worthy to be taken seriously.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Twenty million people saw the Lib
erty bell on It's western trip. Let us
hope that this means 100000 con.
firmed rooters for what the bell stands
for.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Some people try to take the meat
out Of preparedness by talking up
reasonable preparedness"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Why not the. states do a prepared
ness stunt by themselvcs7 Then there'll
be little danger Of national Jinsoes
"plunging the country into war"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08
Re. enforcing Hammer Handles.

Rs.snfsreins Hammer Handles.
The illustration shows q method Of
bushing handles to prevent them from
breaking at the eye Of the hammer.
says Popular Mechanics. Tho idea b
one that will be appreciated BY all ma
chinists. toolmakers and engineers that
prefer tools Of good appearance and e.
nciency. Remove the handle from the
head and Ole the eye to the general
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

The high cost Of meat still gives us
D big butchers bill. but just think Of
what the overseas people must face
some day.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Another evidence that women are
not ..mollycoddles" is that they prefer
open air cars.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Many q hard cold comes from tso
much trying to be always warm.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Anyway. the New York suffragists
got some run for their $4,000 good
money.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

To be right up to date on prosperity
every oyster should yield $500 pearl
or about that
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

No one can say that the good Indian
did not show up this year and bring
his summer with him.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08
Pipe Joining Hint.

Do not screw pipe together for either
steam. water or gas without puttins
white or red lead on the threads.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-04-08

Winter ID another proposition that
keeps better ION Ice"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
TWO LADS FROM DETROIT
STRANDED IN THE BRONX.

New York, Jan. because two De-
troit boys thought that the Bronx is a
small village. New Years surprise
which they had planned to give their
uncle was totally ruined. and the boys
are now in the custody of the Chill.
dren's Society.
The boys said they were Max WHISKY,
thirteen years, $50 Anton Street, and
John Draff. fourteen. LAG Winder Street
both of Detroit. They planned to drop
in on their uncle. Morris Goodman. of
the Bronx. as New Years surprise.
They saved their money and boarded
train Saturday arriving here today
Then they Started a search for Good
man. whose street address they had
neglected to obtain. They searched
until long afters dark. when they asked
the police to take care OF them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
BROOKLYN WOMAN WEEDS
VIRGINIUS J. MAYO

New York, Jan. at was sa ID to-
day that Virginius j. Mayo, the New
Haven manufacturer. whose tangled
marital affairs came to light last
March, when his stenographer. Miss
Lillian May Cook. of Brooklyn, killed
herself in New Haven, was married
the day after Christmas to Mrs. Lois
Waterbury Dudley, of Brooklyn.
Mrs. Dudley. 1t was learned at the
time Miss Cook committed suicide. was
presiding over the Brooklyn household
which Mayo maintained in addition to
his New Haven home. A woman said
at the Brooklyn house today that Mrs.
Dudley was out of town and added
that she could not say whether or not
Mayo and Mrs. Dudley had been mar
ried recently.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
SHAD SEASON PROMISES
no BE MOST SUCCESSFUL

With the coming in OF the new year.
also cometh the shad. Already a few
of the delicious FISH have appeared
upon the local market. Reports are
to the effect that shad will run freely
and in large quantities in Chesapeake
Bay and it's tributaries.
Lower James River fishermen say
the running of shad so early in the
season means that there will be plenty
of them as the season advances, and
that they will be reasonable in price.
Those which have appeared are sell,
ing at s1.25 for roes and 60 for bucks.
which isn't so high, considering. This
makes a shad cheaper that turkey
at any rate.
Herring will be plentiful. too, sal
the fishermen. Both these fssh have
appeared In myriads in the Southern
waters. There Ia now heavy run In
Florida waters, which is an indication
of n successful spring fishing season
in this section.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
MAY bU|LO vIADUCT
OVER SHOCKOE VALLEY

The Administrative Board Satu1-
day directed City Engineer Boiling 10
max surveys TOR a viaduct across the
Chockoe Greek Valley. The motion.
made by Commissioner Hirschberg,
with suggestions by Commissioners
Beck calls for steel Or reinforcea
concrete bridge. beginning at Twelfth
Street and ending at Twenty
Street
Elevators will convey pedestrians
and vehicles from Broad Street to the
bridge at points to be designated by
the City Engineer. probably at Fiji
teentl and Eighteenth Street.
Commissioner Mccarthy suggested
that the bridge be widened at a
point near the bridge. forming a semi
circular walk on each side. like a bal
cony, affording Il better view of the
river and of the valley. Commissioner
Beck said it might be practica BILE
without increasing materially the cost
Of the bridge.
The cost is estimated at $500 00a
The City Engineer has been at
WORK on surveys for a viaduct at
Grace Street. costing $500. 900 but he
reported to tho board that Broad
Street was the practical place for the
structure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
what was implied IN that renamins

what was implied in that renamiug
history tells us.
Among the disciples In the upper
room, before the multitude on Tia DAY
of Pentecost. at the bar OF the sam
hedrin. In prison awaiting death, a.
the first council Of the church, IN nik
Epistie to the churches always, with
one single exception which only serves
think. to emphasize his prevailing
strength-~-siways he is the man OF
Rock. the foundstion-stone of the new
faith.
who among us today has. this rock-
like quality? II there is such a one
God is waiting to rename him. even
as He renamed Peter, for He needs
rock like men today as perhaps never
before, The tendency OF our times is
towards case and serf-indulgence; to-
wards facility rather than stabilitys
c1everness rather than strength. God
needs rock like men In the church to
stand for the truth as they see IL at
all hazards. He needs rocS-iike men
In society to set themselves against
the drift of a pleasure-loying age. He
needs ruck-iike men In politics to stand
foursouare against the tide of selfish
ness and corruption. Who among us
;s rock ribbed: God is waiting to
rename nin--to use him as the founda-
ton stone of some great ana lasting
good and IL saying to him as ne said
TO Simon OF old. Thou art Peter anu
upon this rock | viii build my ehufeh.s
Personal Questions.
| will close with two personal ques~
tons The first is what is your name
/ do not mean that which was given
you by vour parents and by which you
are known among your fellows. BUT
what is the name by which you wouilu
be known IL 1t were taken from your
real character. People used TO Eet
names in the olden days from physi-
cal peculiarities. such as EDWARD
Crookshank. William the Red, or from
their daily work. such as John the
Smith, James the Gardner, etc. sup
pose people were to be named accord.
ing to their spiritual peculiarities ana
the moral occupations? What would
your name be- Would IL be John the
Pure. or James, the Impure? Would II
be the Honest or the Dishonest, the
Helper or the Hurter. the Believer or
The Enbelieyer3
The second question is has God re-
named you9 lie has name for you---
never doubt 1t. There is not a human
being on earth that he has not classi-
fed TO that which is essentially good
in him No one is too great or align
not TO need Gods naming. no one IL
TOO low or sinful not to be able To
get il.
God took Jerry McAuley from Jail
and named him Father of the Water
street Mission Christ took the theft
on the cross and named him My COM
panion in Paradise, So. also. has He
name for you Have you received tt:
Have you heard him say to you; thy
name shall be called no more this or
that. but thou shalt be called
What name, my brother, liz God wait
ing TO NH into that blank WIN you
not let Him nll IT I'M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
BOARD WILL DISCUSS
PREPAREDNESS FOR WAR

New York. Jan. 1.-THE members
of the advisory board of the Ameri-
can Defense Society will attend a
luncheon at the Hotel Biltmore on
Wednesday evening as guests, with
the societys trustees, of Henry {.
Quinby, one of the latter body. The
purposes of the luncheon and meeting
will include a general discussion of
the need of adequate defense for the
nation and of the work of the Ameri-
can Defense Society, which is headed
by c.. s, Thompson, as chairman of
the board of trustees.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, who
Is "A member of the advisory board.
said in a letter accepting AN invita-
ton to the luncheon that he heartily
approved of the activities Of the So
ciety.
You and your associates, including
those concerned in the publication of
American defense the colonel wrote,
have been doing literally inyalu-
able work for preparedness. and all
Americans are your Debtors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
NHtNAAIY|'SS WIDOW
WILL PRESS CLAIMS
4ssidcncc of Former Congressman
SC Daughter 7aay Enforce Payment
AssxS of $500.

New York, Ian = Testimony of a
%ounE woman that she is daughte
of the late Congressman Timothy -
A1Isiyan, given To aid her mother i'll
xkensing a claim against the sullivan
r11ntr has been fled in the Supreme
fSongi. 4 The testimony gave the first
knxfion of this young woman's al
nd Relationship. Her name Is now
Ey1. Mabel Reynor, and she is no"
Yonty-three years Old. Her mother,
111O used the name OF Mrs. Sarah q.
h1llivan for many years after. the
zS4h of the daughter. was Married
19Gs to William Mohr.
The papers in the case disclose
70 Mrs Mohr has brought suit
tnst the executors under Big Tim
bfIvans will. and William II, Eli
receiver of the estate to enforce
nnyraent of S5,400 under an agree
7SSf by Big Tim to pay this sum with
n nnr cent interest. The case was
II trial on December "a, but
1lsaon applied 90 Supreme Court
1T Platzek 10 have himself made
XNfendant, and this delayed the
The court granted the appli-
~ on condition that MIR. Ellison
ni1 Of the costs 10 date TO the
intffY. The affidavit OF MIR. Ellison,
aitted In support Of his appilca-
{ifScioses that there may not he
5sssf ri 900, one TO distribute among
va 1egatees. as MAS supposed. ana
~ there is likelihood that the eg
may not be solvent.
3frn. Mohr said that in April, 1910
rim paid her $4,000 on the sl0.-
NJ 4 agreed TO give her and prom
n pay the balance Of $500 at
1Ser cent She submitted two let
~ FROM him. one dated october
341A referring 10 the amount ne
80, and the other dated Aprh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
DEAFNESS OF FOOD LAEDS
TO AGITATIONS FOR PIECE

Rome. Jan. THE DEAFNESS of food
in Hungary. although not so marked as
in Austria is already leading to in
creased agitations i'm favor of peace.
Yesterday dispatches reported pro-
test meetings held in Budapest against
the high cost of foodstuffs, were fol-
lowed by demonstrations before the
Parliament House, which finally de-
generated into riots and required sew
erai detachments OF police to press.
Minister of Finance Teleszky has
presented his resignation to the gov
eminent because of its failure to sup
port the measures proposed by him TO
meet the problem. These aimed at
the lessening in all sections of the
high cost of living.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
SHINE OUT
AND KEEPERS STARVf
61aps That Pass In the Night Neglect
Faithful Natther~--Onc Dead
From Starvation.

New YORK. Ian The West TIL
1nnElc lighthouse lr the Gulf Of Mexico.
81 6W fHIfFst WesT Of f'r0RfgS0, : 50 TaT
sxfutlg tins disturbed districts OF the
republic that every oody
Nm OF off the firing line 10 authority
g4Drspt all about the gallant Mexican
5fighfkeeper4 and their families, and
EGNEu the steamships FOR whose safety
SRnt lighthouse was established, gave
i caereiy 4 passing glance at the beacon
s5AI i.ignt. and in the day hardly noted
The lonely little. reef-like islets e&-
sxfenee.
IVA But. although what sem bianee Of
Foxernment existing in Mexico ignof-
|S4xa the lighthouse keepers their two
5fessee ard three children, they kept
she Iigh, burning brightly, feeble a.
ssieF were from three weeks Of star
4Massna,
The first message OF the ughkeepers
$40 che outer world, telling OF their
x3s3lfhf. was brought here today by the
xxNnrd finer Mexico. in from Mexico,
ka<4Avsffa IND Nassau. Captain o'keefe
hanpened 20 turn MA binoculars or
S3isc lRHtnouse on the afternoon or
kA1eresnher 25 and saw distress signals
Iying from The flagstaff, reading
zsssFans immediate assistance"
''$%S gsaptaln C}'hcefe changed his course
E5kyfd Second 0fiicer Hassel got a life
Scat provis.oned and ready to launch,
The ships surgeon went along with
sIhe boat party.
The trip 10 the island was made
SNwaffiy The surgeon found the in
hAnitants Of the island emaciated.
hasing had nothing to exist on for
a&hreo weeks except water and few
ssfsh.
The wife OF one of the keepers had
Sascds effietly Of starvation, eight days
ssnfnfa. The ships surgeon merely pre-
srrfben food for the haggard survivors,
mud the boats crew unloaded enough
M Hast the lighthouse folk more than a
sssxeeA The lighthouse keepers said
@lat tne supply hoat had not been to
s7 No ss,ef II, four months, and that they
AssAsad f'lA rofnFlctely out Of food, but
sll alad water. or otherwise would
assssTp aefssbed aud ample oil TO keep
IN MI. ,ftes'lt5 BURNING
Ni!ef Tho Mexico reached Vera
Nrraz she notified the officials that there
sAsere two faithful Mexicans on duty
8fsr whatver government might be on
&sgep
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
TO CONSIDER PROBLEM
OF STREET CLEANING
Administrative Beard May Take lp
Number knetty Questions
This Week.

-, This promises to-. be a busy week
for the Administrative Board. IL is
probable that the proposition made
by Saville & Claiborne to take over
the street cleaning for the city at
the price of $4,000 year for a pc
riod of i've years. will receive some
attention.
The matter was tabled last week for
future consideration, and ii is prob
able the question will be decided by
the board before the Finance Commit
tee completes the budget for the year.
Another question to he considered
this week viii be, IT Is likely, the
taking over of the six negro cemeteries
in Barton Heights, to be exchanged
for a parcel OF land adjoining Ever
green Cemetery, near lakewood
Assistant City Engineer Hawkins
may be ready this week with his
amended plans for the crossing of the
Belt Line, as suggested by the Street
Committee at recent meeting. The
proposed plans will provide for de-
pressed track from Acca to the river.
with but slight elevations of the road
ways leading out into the far west ana
along Monument Avenue and other
thoroughfares now crossing the Belt
Line at grade.
Both the city and the railroad COM
pany have reached an agreement as
to these elevations and depresslons.
The only difference which may create
much discussion, is the responsibility
az to costs. The city attorney be-
lieves the railroad company will have
all the responsibility, while the com
pany thinks the city should bear half
the cost along the line OF the track,
and all of the costs outside of a three
hundred foot limit on either side The
city attorney will present an opinion
on this question at the meeting OF
the street Committee which may have
consideration of the proposition be
fore IL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
FIRE THROWS 400 MEN
OUT OF EMPLOYMENT

Riverside. X. J., Jan. 1.-The big
fiye-story furnishing department of
the william F. Taubel Hosiery Mills
was destroyed by fire at Riverside
about ? o'clock this morning, causing
a loss of 100000. Nearly 400 men
are thrown out of employment.
That the fire was of incendiary ORR
gin is the belief of the city officials.
Members of the firm refuse to COM
ment on the cause other than to say
the company has had no labor trou-
bles and is manufacturing no war
supplies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
PUT PtRS|A'S DEAD
tt-ontinued From First Page.)

& fTntonic submarine. the commander
2Suf Che submarine had strong reasons
SsfAs believe from suspicious acts Of the
Persia that she was a British trans
Sporf carrying soldiers 20 EgYpH,
@sT Thai the commander actually did
&<xixe EARNING and ;hc Persia tried 20
Srscapa,
III s5ifscixis OF the State Department
ENre anticlpatiue there Will he diff
sHlxsfs In proving whether il was a
2Issne or torpedo that struck the liner,
laif IN the absence of any proof that a
sksbnaarine was. in the vicinity the
Teutonlc powers insist hat Il was a
pslne.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
7|IBNEY DECLINES TO
HUN FOR MAYORALTY

M1xeA aaet night by .Nirginian rep
6<Afise us TO HIS intentions con-
X1nw the probability of his an
ieesnent as a candidate for the
k6fAfty, air. W. T. Dabney said:
x have no intention Of becoming a
{j<1tdafe 1t is very gratifying to
<&w that so many of my friends
- me to announce myself. I APP
lSclnte the honor. II would be
1&k honor. indeed. 10 be the Mayor
1lseh i great city as this-it il a
houor for anyone Ia be Mayor
3ehsuo3n. / appreciate the many
1SkfnnS by estizens from every Sec
Uf TIE city. sincerely thank
Sor their confidence In me. Put
flma have no purpose 10 eater
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-01-03
French Cruiser slightly Hurt.

Constantinople via London, Jan. g.
The Turkish war Office. in n state
ment issued today. says that the
French cruiser Suffren. assisted by
five torpedo boats, replied unsuccess-
fully" to the Turkish fire against the
allied landing place at Sedd-el-B ahr.
An official Turkish report yesterday
stated that the Suffren was last Tues
day put to flight by the Turkish fire
and was afiame when fleeing. To-
days report indicates the cruiser was
only slightly damaged by the fire and
is fully intact