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The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26
Meor.w'. New Catcher.

Behind the bat Bill Rariden should
strengthen the Giants where they were
.noticeably weak last season. Rariden
was the best Of the Federal league
catchers last season with the Newark
club. He played in 142 games and had
a batting average of .27S and n fielding
average of .97S. His total Of putouts
was the largest in the league. He had
I'll to his credit. Rariden started his
professional baseball career In Can
ton. o., and was signed by the Boston
Braves In 1912. He played few sea
sons in Boston and became very popu-
jumped to the indianapolis club Of the
Federal league. and last year was
transferred with the club to Newark.
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cb.,p.r e.,.b.JI In Boston.

President Joseph j. Lannin Of the
Boston Red Sox world champions has
announced that next season he will
make big reduction in the prices for
the American league ball games at
Fenway park. He intends to reduce
the price Of all box seats to 81 and to
eliminate the dollar section that here
toforc has. included the first ten rows
Of the pavilion. All the seats In the
grand stand will hereafter be sold for
10 cents each. President Lannin also
plans to Increase the section of twenty
five cent seats, of which there will be
more than 10000 next season. thus re-
ducing the fifty cent seats to about
6.JOO In number.
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SATURDAY. FEBRUARY %. 1910
A Cheerful Compromise.

A young couple WAS engaged to be
married. mabel, there is something
ought to tell you about myself"
said Tom soberly, rs they were stroll
ing In the moonlight.
What is 1t, TONI" asked the girl.
well, Mabel hate to tell you,
but dom think I would be doing
right not to-" and he glanced anx-
iously at the pale face Of his promis-
ed bride. 1.-THE fact is," he continued
hesitatingly, "Mabel-I-Iam SOM
nambulist."
"Never mind, Tom" cheerfully re-
piled the girl, II am II Congregation
alist, but we'll go to your church one
Sunday and mine the next"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

Benny Kaufr. who has been sold to
the New York Giants, played fin the
outfield for the Brooklyn Federal team
last season and was considered the
best outfielder In that league.
Kauff Is terrific hitter and in his
two seasons with the Federals out
sluggcd aIl of his rival players. In
1914. rs member Of the Indianapolis
club. lie clouted the ball for n fine bat
ting average of .3GG. Last season he
again led with percentage Of .344.
Kauff. besides being n 300 hitter and
with ii splendid throwing arm, is an
exceptionally fast runner and under
McGmw's tutelage promises to lead
the League In base running next season.
In the Federal league Benny was u
nightmare to rival catchers-once he
got OIL the bases. The outfielder has
great faith in himself and believes he's
the greatest ball player in the world.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26
Severe Cold Quickly Cured.

ION December first I had a very
severe cold or attack OF the grip as 1t
may be, and was nearly down sick In
bed" writes o. J. Metcalf, Weather
by, Mo. II bought two bottles OF
Cough Remedy and 1t
was only few days until was COM
pletely restored . to health. firmly
believe that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is one of the very best med
icines and will know what to do when
I have another cold. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26
For "a Bilious Attack.

When you have q severe headache
accompanied by a coated tongue,
loathing OF food, consti patton, torpid
liver, vomiting Of partly digested
food and then bile, you may know
that you have q severe bilious attack.
While you may be quite sick there Is
much consolation In knowing that re-
lief may be had by taking three OF
Chamberlain's Tablets. They are
prompt and effectual. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26
AN ARCTIC DRAMA.
Playing to the Coolest House Known
In Theatrical History.

In Theatrical History.
Many and many O play has had .
chilly receptton Hut Imagine what II
must have been to witness a play or t.
be nm actor therein in a temperature q
deurp.,s below zero IL wns a compnn,
Of American sailors who made the rec
ord of MIA TO the coolest house
known I'm dramatic history
Dr Knn.. The fumu,,s arctic explorer
told mn uudtrmr. al old Masonic hni
along In the 1rties OF a MA, given n,
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We, the undersigned, W. Z. Talbot, presi-
dent, and b. r. Haley, secretary, Of The
Haley Cattle company. corporation FORM
ed under the laws of ths state of Colorado,
do hereby give nOttde that at meeting Of
the stockhOlders Of said corporation, duly
called for the purpose Of considering the
Dropriety of dfssolving said corporation.
And held at the First National Bank. in the
town Of Rifle. State Of Colorado. on the six
teenth day OF February, A. d. 1915, pursuant
TO notice given to the stockholders thereof
in the manner provided by law for the cali
ing Of stockholders' meetings for the pur-
pose Of amending articles Of Incorporation.
the stockholders, by n vote Of more than
tvo.thirds OF the entire capital stock Of
said corporation. ordered said corporation
to be dissolved.
We further certify that all debts owing
by said corporation have been fully paid
In witness whereof. we have made and
signed this notice Of dissolution, and amx-
"a hereto the seal Of said CORPORATION. this
sixteenth day of February, A: y: lalo.
w. +. TALBOT.
Attest: President
B. r. HALEY, Secretary.
IsKAL1 Ies
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$3.50 Reward

Will be paid for information lead
ing to the arrest and conviction Of
anyone killing or stealing horses or
cattle belonging to members of the
Piceance and Yellow Creek Stock
growers Association.
A reward of 800 will also be paid
for information that will lead to the
conviction of anyone caught DIGGING
stock belonging to members OF said
Association.
PICEANCE AND YELLOW CREEK
ST.6KGROwERs ASSOCIATION
Harry Golfer, secretary,
O2-lyr Meeker COLORADO
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JOHN MUIR AND TREES.
The Great Nsturaiist's Plea For ths
Preservation OF Forests.

The Great Nsturaiist's Plea For the
Preservation OF Forests.
Few men loved and knew trees net
the Sierrna He fought hard to pre-
serve the forests. and in one Of his
books he snys:
All sort Ut local laws and regula
tons nave been tried and found want
Ing. and the costly lessons Of our own
experience as well aR that OF every
civilized nation show conclusively TINT
the Fate OF the remnant Of our forests
Ii In the hands OF the federal govern
m4nt and that II the remnant IL to be
saved at all Il must be saved quickly
Any fool can destroy trees. They
cnnnut run away. and II they could
they would still be destroyed-chnsed
and hunted down as long az fun or a
dollar could he got out Of their bark
hides. branching horns or magnificent
tUle backboneA Few that fell trees
plant them Nor would planting avail
much toward getting bnrk anything
like the noble prinevai forests Dur
Ing a mans life only saplinRs can be
grown In the place OF the old trees
tens OF centuries old that have been
destroyed 1t took more than 1900
yenrr to make some Of the trees In
these western woods trees that are
stiiI standing In perfect strength and
beauty. wuvtns and surging In the
mighty forests Of the Sierra.
Through aii the wonderful eventfui
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

The following story Ii told OF Louis
XVIII. king Of France. and FOnche,
who had been ut one time NapOeon's
minister Of police: After the Bourbon
restoration the king asked Fouche
whether he hnd set spies over him dur
ing the empire. Foucbe admitted that
he had. "who was the spyT' the king
asked. and he WIS informed that 1t
mad been the CUmte de Blacns How
much did he getT" continued the king
Two hundred thousand frnncs year.
your majesty -Ah. WE'LL" said Lou
Is. "he was honest, then. after all
had nnlf"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26
THE ROPES Of MAUI.
An Ancient Legend Of the Sun From
tho South Seas.

An Ancient Legend Of the Sun FROM
the South Seas.
Ono ~ the most picturesque legends
connected with the solar beams liz thai
told In tue islands Of the south Pacific
where sunbeums are known US 1.-THE
ropes of Maui" 1t is related that III
former times the sun god liu VAS moi
M reatlIur III his habits us he Ia today
In fact. he caused the south Sci, isiuii,l
ers much annoyance by setting In the
morning or ut noon or NJ other inop
perfume times. just when his light WIS
needed for the daily tasks Of mankind
The great hero Maui undertook to
cure him OF these cratic habits. and
prisoner. This was accomplished by
laying series Of six snares mmde Of
strong cocoanut fber along the suns
path in the sky. When the deity next
rOst from Avaiki. or the land of ghosts.
the first moose encircled him. but slip.
Ied down and only caught his feet: the
second slipped. too. but caught tile sun
gods knees: the third caught around
his hips.
Still Ra pressed on. scarcely ham
pered by these contrivances. The
fourth moose frightened around his
waist. the fifth under his arms. and
finally the sixth and last caught him
around the neck and almost strangled
him. Then the sun god confessed him
self vanquished and In fear Of his life
promised Maui that he would In future
adjust his daily journeys more In ac
cortlance with the comfort and cOnven
fence OF mortal men.
Ra was then allowed to proceed on
his way. but Maui prudently declined
to take OF the ropes. which may still
be seen hanging from the sun Mt dawn
and when lie descends into the ocean
at night. Hence the islanders say. when
they behold the beams radiating from,
the sun. Tenn te Taura Maui''-"Sce
the ropes Of Maui."-Philadelphi In
Quirer.
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Stationery" has etymologically rs
much to do with standing us has 'sta.
tionary." The original stationers. or
statiOnarii. were 80 called because they
sold their books upon stalls or ''sta.
tions"-in London round about old 81
Paul's cathedral. in some cases against
the walls Of the cathedral itself. This
In one Of the many trades the MINES OF
which have no direct allusion to the
commodities sold. "Grocers." for In
stance. were 10 called either because
they sold zen gros." wholesale. or he
cause they were "engrossers." monOp
olizers.-London Chronicle
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COMEDY IN BATTLE.
ssrio Comic Incidents Of the Zulu War
In South Africa.

ssrio Comic Incidents Of the Zulu War
In South Africa.
The following story Is told OF nm In
cidcnt that occurred during the Zulu
war in South Africa. when an over
wt,elming force Of natives WIS opposed
to little band of English mnrines
From the Zulu host stepped forth y
warrior laden with an ancient 6rearm
which he calmly mounted on a tripod
In the open. while the marines looked
on. ndmring his pluck and wondering
much what he proposed to do AT last
one jovial Murine suggested that their
photographs were about to be tnken.
and by common consent no shots were
fired
Having Iunded his piece with great
deliberntiou. the Zulu primed 1t. sight
ed 1t aud. leaning hard upon its bretrh
bred The recoil knocked him bead
over heels backward. while a great
roar went up from the delighted uni
rines He sat up. looking dazed, and
then. the amusement over. he and his
cOuntryulen charged and were annihi
lated by voliey from the stendily
aimed pieces Of the little band Of ma
rines
During one OF the many bnttles
wugcd by the New Zealand Maoris
against the British settlers the Inter
ran out OF ammunition. At the mo
neut when death seemed Imminent II
flag Of truce appeared from the en-
trs.rrt.au nd m n N n
forward with supply OF cartridges to
enable the white men to continue fight
Ing Washington Star.
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ECCENTRIC NORTH RIVER.
Curious Franks Of a Tortueus New
ENGLAND Stream.

Curious Franks Of q Tortuous New
England Stream.
Westerners tell of the queer behavior
and changes Of course INDUCED In by
the Missouri river. and Texans aver
that for pure cussedness and general
dckleness no stream Of water cnn ap
proach the Rio Grande. There is. how
ever. a stream in New England where
Of the rest of the country hears little
and which should In justice be accord
ed place In the list of queer behaving
bodies Of water.
This Is the North river In Massachu
sets. 1t has its source In pond near
Hanson. whence 1t proceeds In IL tOrtu
GUS course to the sea at Scituate. Now.
the distance by air line from Hansop tn
scituate is only ten miles. but by the
North river 1t Is forty.
New Englanders aver that when the
tide is coming in the North river runs
upstream. and not only that. but the
upper part Of it, which il fresh water.
also runs ul,. Thus this queer stream
presents. the strange spectacle Of u
fresh water river proceeding uphill.
The North rivers claim to eccentric
ity Is not. however. limited to this fact
1t Is 30 crooked that 1t doubles on itself
At one spot near Hanover this river by
accomplishing three loops. moves to
ward the sea for distance Of only
fifty feet and wanders about for dis
lance of about fifteen miles In doing 1t
In November. 1893. the North river
got very cantankerous. 1t moved its
mouth three miles to the nOrthward
thus making present to the town OF
Marshfield Of deep harbor. In no do
Ing 1t killed three men and converted
many thousand acres Of good meadow
land into salt marsh.
Historically the North river il of note
as being the scene Of the last Indian
raid on the coast settlements.-Philn
delphia Record
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

"Do you make much money marry.
ing clipping couples, Squire" the
tobacco drummer asked old Hudson
Hicks Justice of the peace Mt Rain
bow Bend, n. J.
"Yes, I get two dollars for marry
ing each couple, and they come in
such darned haste that l allus fine
'em ten dollars more fer speedin'."-
Judge.
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1.-The Braves are In need Of repairs.
We will have to patch up several
spots, and We shall set about 1t at
once" Manager George L. Stallings
said after recent conference with
President Haughton. Stallings said he
had several deals in mind which If
cOnsummated would bring to Boston
the men needed to strengthen the
Braves. A catcher, pitcher and an
tnfielder are specially needed, he said.
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Alwaya.

Time haunted her. She laughed az
him. she resOrted to thousand devices
whereby to discomfort him. but he wax
not to be shaken OF. AT length she
lost her temper
Cant you see." she Jared out reluc.
family. that there's no room for you
where beauty dwells?"
There is always" Time reJoined.
touching his scythe significantly, ''room
for one mower."-Boston Herald.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOn-COal Land

Department Of the Interior, U s. Land Once at
Gienwood Springs, Colo, February "A, 1915.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Hiram W. Tom
1910, made Homestead Entry, Serial No. 04455.
for Ell swA and the WY SCI, Sec ., Tp :, X
% W. 9th N, has filed notice OF intention to
make Final Five Year Proof, to establish claim
TO the land above described, before Henry j.
Hay, u. g. Commissioner, at Meeker, Colorado,
on tho LIST day of April. 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Eddie =. Wilber. Frank Harker, Ewin Amick
and Micheal sOrensen, all Of Mecker. Colorado.
d. Z. WEYAND,
flp-mIS Register
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Notice for Publication

Non-COal Land
Department of the Interior, U. 8. Land Once al
Glenwood Springs. Colo, Feb. u, 1915
NOTICE Is hereby given that Robert Mckee
Of Meeker. Colorado. who. on January 10, WI
for sl nj nwL swk, AZ nwh swh ny nj
swA swA, See q. and Q 4 sch Sec %. and neh
notice Of intention to make Final Three Year
Proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Henry J. Hay, u. 8. COmmfs-
sioner. at Meeker, Colorado, on the LIST day Of
April. 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George K. Howey, Herbert s. Howey and
Fred Wilson, all OF Meeker. Colorado. and viii
liam z. Simpson, of Marvine, Colorado
DC. WEYAND.
f19-mlS Register.
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One Of the hardest Jobs know Of Is
to take q ride. when you're feeling nice
and sociable. In a left hand drive ma
chine with fellow who Is deaf in the
right ear and has to stop the car AMI
turn his head toward you every time
you make u remark to him.-Farm Life
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

THAT policeman is too conscientious
to be gardener"
what do yon meanT'
HE arrested the growth Of vine
on the front OF his house when he
found II WIS II porch climber - Baiti
more American
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fl9m1S
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Non-Coal Land

Department of the Interior, U. 9. Land Once at
Gienwood Springs, Colo, February ls, 1915
NOTICE Ia hereby given that Thomas d.
Kelly, of Meeker. Colorado, who. on March
ment, Serial No. Os007, for Lots and 8: swk
nek. and nwA SEX, Sec u. Up N, ~ W,
9Th p N, has flied notice Of Intention to make
Final Presumption Proof. to establish claim to
the land shove described, before Henry J. Hay.
U q, COmmi. siOner. ut Meeker, Colorado, on
the sth day Of April. 1915
Claimant names AS witnesses:
Dennis Murray. Frank LOveiace, Jesse Tho
mas, and Maurice Murray. all of Meeker,
DC. wEYAND.
fS6Nl Register.
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The shooting fish. native Of the
East indies. has hollow cylindrical
beak. When 1t sees hy on plants
that grow in shallow streams 1t elects
single drop OF water. which knocks
the fy into the tide.
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No Novelty to Her.

Miss Gigglegum (single and roman
tic)-The shower OF SCOT and ashes
from Vesuvius must be an awe-in-
spring sight Would you not like to
witness 1t?
Mrs. Pottson Pans (married and
prosaic)-Oh, Idnn't know-Tve seen
my husband take down a stovepipe.
Judge.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

A city girl was taking II course In
an agricultural college After lecture
on How to increase the MIX Flow"
she r'Ise for II question.
How long" she biushingiy inquired.
must one beat II COW before she will
give whipped crea m2'-Judge.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

In severe cases OF illness where the
patient is disturbed by the noise made
in closing the door tie one corner Of n
handkerchief around the knob on one
side of the door and the opposite cor.
ner around the knob on the other side.
The dDor will now ciOse noIseiessIy on
the folds Of the handkerchief.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

The New Parson-Well. I'm glad to
hear you come to church twice every
Sunday. TOmmy-Yes. I'm not old
enough to stay away yet-LondOn
Opinion.
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Johnny Sumter and his brother Her
bert have made plans TO ride in Aus
tria this year. the former having re-
TRAN nobIeman. Johnny Sumter has
ridden abroad before. but this will be
the first trip for his brother.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

Now that Mike Gibbons, the sensa
tiOnal middlewcight. has won so easy
victory over Young Ahearn he IS
likely to travel to Australia to meet
Les Darcy. The latter is prevented
from visiting America because Of the
law preventing men of fighting age
leaving Great Britain or any Of its
colonies.
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Something Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chamberlain's Tablets for
constipation. They are pleasant to
take and their effect is SO agreeable
and SO natural that you will not real
ize that it has been produced by
medicine. Obtainable everywhere.
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Lower White Ranch for Sale.

The Delaney ranch, % miles below
Meeker, is for-sale at a bargain. Well
improved; good water right; good
stock range adjoining. Call or ad-
dress, Mrs. John Delaney, Meeker,
Colo. tS-tf
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

You can contract cold now AZ easy
AS earlier in the season. Check and
cure 1t by using Strehlke's BROMO-
FERRIN
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Sometimes 1t Is hard to find the city
Of happiness. but 1t will narrow the
search II you remember that 1t is In the
state Of mind Youths Companion.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

The foundations Of Justice are that no
one shall suffer wrong: then that the
public good shall be promoted.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

Magnetic locks. which have no key.
holes and no keys. but can be opened
when taken to special electric mag
net. are the modern solution OF the
problem Of safety lamps for coal min
err. With these lamps a miner cannot
tamper when he is below ground. and
20 there is no possibility OF gas com
ing in contact with the fire Of an open
lamp In the mine. The magnet to
open the lock is kept above ground. Of
course. Not only are the locks con-
trolled by electricity. but the wicks
are lighted by an electric spark applied
above ground by current Of cleo
tricity before the miner goes to work.
Saturday Evening Post.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1916-02-26

There are but few problems Of fate
too difficult to solve, provided we be-
gin right snd work hard enough.
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Whats yOur objection to the farm
mistpry
''rhe Innd appenrs to ne sunken
''Rm fhnt's owing to the heavy
crops - Washington Herald
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BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
cold. Try 1t. At STREHLKES.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Non-Cnal Land
Department Of the Interior. Y. .. Land Once at
GlenwOOd Springs. Colo, February I. 1915.
NOTICE IL hereby given that Cecil Gross. =
Rangely. Colorado, who on February 20, 1913,
made Homestead Application Serial No. Ools2,
for swt neA, nw4 sen; 81 gym, Bee Y. Tp.
tentiOn to make Final Three Year Proof, to
establish claim to the land abOve described. be-
fore Henry J. Hay, U. y. Commissioner, Al
Meeker, Colorado. on the 18th day Of March,
1915.
Claimant names ar witnesses:
John N. Walsh, John Kenney, Edward Walsh
and George Mickey, all Of Rangely, Colorado.
d. c. WBYAND,
fi2m1l Register.
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Try The Herald for . year.
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Mixing Romance and Business.

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