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The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Notice to Non Resident Of Probate Of
Will

STATE OF COLORADO, r,,n,,, ~ ~ M,ur.
COUNTY OF RIO BLANCO. In Probate.
The People of the State of Colorado to the
unknown widow. and heirs at law OF John
Frank Swanson, deceased, GREETING:
the County Court Of Rio Blanco County, IN
the State Of Colorado. that the names OF the
widow, II any there be, and the names ofthe
heirs at ax II aay thsfe asa
Now Therefore, in accordance with the
provisions Of the statute In such ease made
and provided, and by order OF Court duly
made and entered, you are hereby notified
that an nstrument Of writing purporting to
be the last will and testament Of he said
John Frank swanson. deceased, WAS pre-
day Of March, A. D 1917. by Walter 8. Wy
man residing at Meeker. Rio Blanco conn.
ty, In the State OF Colorado; that the saia
resident of Rio Blanco county. IN the state
OF Colo, ado; that the said decedent, accord
dnE to the said alleged VIII devised d nnd as Re
1res following, to-wit:
.I give, devise and beaueath to my good
friend, Jasper N. Wyman. all my property
that now own or hereafter acquire, includ
ing notes, money and bonds or any other
thing Of value whatever
You Are Hereby Notified To be and ap-
Room in the Court House IN Meeker. in the
County Of Rio Btanco. In the state ct Colorado;
on the 18th dsy Of Nay a; ~ ~ ssi7, tn snen sn1 m9
the said alleged last will and Testament q the
said John Frank swanson. deceased. and fur M
thss to do and perform ,ra mat sRs eden 'he
in Witness Whereof. have hereuntO set my
hand and afnxed the seal Of said Court. at my
once in Meeker. in said County, this 'th day
sl4-m5 Clerk
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Feet Versus tn. Pen.

In speaking of personal recollections
Of Dion Boucicault. Henry Miller dwells
upon his superb skill as stage direc-
tor and tells OF the following incident.
which occurred during his first re-
hearsal under Boucicault:
~ went to him direct from Augustin
Daly's management. DAILY coached his
players to cross and recross the stage
during the progress Of the play with
the iden that this continual moving
about OF the actors created dramatic
action. During my first rehearsal !
made a DAILY cross as ! spoke one Of
my lines.
".Why did you do that? Boucicault
asked in his quaint. quizzicni manner.
II explained that imagined II would
keep the scene moving.
Thanks my boy said Boucicault
dryly. but II ! cannot interest the au-
dience with my pen don't think you
ran with your feet"
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Tn. Word "Hieeeuqh.s

The spelling "hiccough" is recent
being a combination of the syllables
''hic" and the latter term of cough.
which is without either physiological
or genealogical basis. The pronuncia-
tion. with perhaps the rarest excep'
tions. is still that Of the older form
"hIccup." earlier given variously as
"hickup." ''hickupsnickup." "hickhop.
''hickcock." hitchcock" and "hickett."
with quasi diminishing suffiSes "ock,'
''et,' but the chick" II syllable aptly
expressive Of the spasmcdlc sound pro
duced by the conditions giving rise to
the particular disturbance. Is found in
all references to the origin of the term
to which the writer has been able to
obtain. The term "sing,lltus" is rarely
used.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
A Master Of Proportions.

An eager young teacher was review
ing the Sunday school lesson in mis-
sion church In Brooklyn. The subject
was Moses and the bush that burned
without being consumed. The boys Of
ten or twelve had been greatly inter-
estcd In the story and were now eager
to expose their knowledge. Answers
followed her questions with the rapidi-
~ Of machine gun.
Now. Harry. it's your turn"
"Yessum.' was the confident answer
Tell me what there was about this
burning bush that was different from
any bushes that have burned since"
The boy knew-you could tell from
the swapping Of his eyes-but he paus-
ed to formulate his words. why.
ma am. you see. this here bush 1t burn
ed up. hut 1t didn't burn down" The
teacher could not have explained 1t
better herself.-Youths Companion.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
SATURDAY. APRIL 81. 1917
Changed Prospects OF the Allie.

No Intelligent person any longer
disparages England's preparation or
her fighting ability. At the present
moment the morale of the British
army seems to be equal, II not supe-
rior, to that Of Germany or France.
All that was necessary to give the
Allies reasonable assurance OF .
fairly early conclusion of the war
was to have Russia do her part -
thoroughly and unflinchingly ~ the
British and the French. In our
opinion, the violation of neutral
rights on the sea has furnished am
pie occasion for Americas going to
war, but has not supplied In Itself .
necessary reason. The only sufficient
reason for our going to war must be
found In the belief that we could
thus contribute best to the cause Of
Justice and right, and of established
peace for all the world as we'll as for
ourselves. With Russia doing her
will support her new and capable
Liberal leaders to the end, there 10
much less reason for the United
States to become deeply involved
than there would have been II the
pro- German ministry and the pro-
German influences at work In the
Czar's household had been able to
accomplish their purposes. The pros
poets are wholly changed. - From
1.-The Progress Of the World" In the
American Review of Reviews for
April. 1917
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
DOUBLED THEIR TROUBLE.
Yh Josl's Nsishbors Thought They
Had Made Q Good Bargain.

The shiftless owner OF 4 worthless
old horse. Jo.l Turner. had been in the
habit Of ,eeding the animal from the
cribs Of his more entc:prising neigh
bors until the patience of his victims
was completely exhausted They had
caught him In the act Of helping him
self to corn number Of times. and 80
there was plenty Of evidence to COIL
vict him, but on account Of Ills family
and his vindictive disposition no one
wanted to prosecute him.
One day. when Joels neighbors were
discussing the situation. some cne sug-
mercy-which would also solve their
problem-if they bought the old horse
and put 1t out Of Its misery.
This suggestion the conference
adopted. They subscribed q purse Of
SO and sent committee OF one to buy
the horse.
Here the plan was threatened with
failure. The committee reported that
Joel did not want to sell.
After a few days Jesse Winfield.
who thought himself something OF n
diplomat. undertook to negotiate the
sale and to his surprise found Joel not
only willing but anxious to sell the
horse.
''That." said Jesse In a congratula-
tory tone. as he handed over the $40.
"was u good deal for you. You'll get
lots more good out of the $40 than you
would out Of the old horse"
"Thats right" assented Joel. II
know where | can buy team for
&1O"-Youth's Companion.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
USE OF FRENCH WORDS.
A Critic Scores This Habit Of Some
Writers Of English.

Writers Of English.
"People who use French In English
writing are always those who don't
know French very WELL" John l. Bal
derston writes in the Atlantic. report
ing n conversation with George Moore.
"They use badinage for banter and
think there Is shade OF difference or.
l suppose should say. a nunnce Of
meaning. Then they write resume.
which they think more refined than
summary. and In society every woman
10 tres raffinee.
~ met an author who had written
small and petite. and asked him
why he did 1t. He said petite can
mean dainty MS well as small. and
said: 1t cannot. 1t means nothing but
small. But In any case n you wanted
to say dainty why didn't you say dain-
tyr
''In my newspaper l met with an ex-
ample Of this tendency. dispatch
read something like this: The patriotic
citizens have been asked to give up
their gold ornaments and watches to
be melted down into coin unless they
nre souvenirs A man must be with
out any aesthetic sense whatever to
write souvenir when he might have
written keepsake. 1t has associations.
that word keepsake. 1t lives, brenthes.
runs. Jumps. flies. But souvenir In
English Is . corpse"
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Safe Medicine for Children

"Is 1t safer Is the first question TO
be considered when buying cough
medicine for children. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has long been . fav-
orite with mothers Of young children
as 1t contains no opium or other mar
cotic, and may be given to . child as
confidently as to an adult. 1t Is pleas
ant to take. too, which Is Of great Inn
portance when medicine must be
given to young children. This remedy
is most effectuaI in relieving coughs,
colds and Group. Obtainable every
where,
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
A SMOKE AND A TRAGEDY.
The Reason General Bate Nsvsr Asair
Ljohted 4 Cjoar,

Gl0VkSo SI2AV'
General William B. Date of Tennes-
see after distinguished service in be-
half Of the south was governor and
then United States senator. His BRAY
cry in battle was attestcd hy a dozen
wounds. and In single engagement.
three horses were shot from under
him.
"It was a habit Of the old warrior. -
said a man who knew him well. ito
continually carry an unlighted cigar in
his mouth. but few Of those who
noticed 1t ever knew the reason Of his
failure to smoke the weed
at the battle of Shiloh he and a
brother were standing side by side
when the brother asked General Bate
for light. as he had cigar. but no
match. The general lit match and
handed 1t to his kinsman. who had
scarcely applied 1t to the tobacco ere a
cannon ball came hurtling through the
air and severed the smokers head
from his body.
The terrible tragedy Of shiloh's
bloody field was the reason why in all
the years that followed the surviving
brother was never known to light a
cigar.-Exchange.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
STYLES IN CHINA.
Six Times . Year Clothing Change -
jf by SionaI.

II by Signal.
The Chinese are nothing II not con-
servative In the matter Of dress. 1t is
the custom in China, as II by direct or.
der. TO change regularly the style Of
dress. 1t appears that there are no
less than six distinct changes of attire
TINT every self respecting Chinese Of
any importance must make. according
to the sesson-heavy furs in the depth
OF winter. then light furs. then wadded
garments, then lined clothes. unlined.
and finally what the Chinese them
selves call summer Clothes" made Of
China grass. These afe in white and
tlue.
The Chinese wear caps made Of
plated bamboo. lightly covered with
silk. In the height OF summer none
but officials wear caps. There are or
dinary black covered lined caps, and
there are fur trimmed hats and fur
caps.
Foreigners have been particularly
struck by the fact that OH the same
day and throughout the vast country
stretching over nearly as many degrees
OF latitude us America men change
from one cap to another. from one style
of clothing to another. as though by
signal.
Occidental tnilnrs have a good word
for Chinese clothes. They aver that
the Celestial cut for jackets IL per.
feet" SO far as convenience goes. and
In the opinion OF many they are peculi
ariy elegant.-San Francisco Chronicle
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
wh.r. slusb..rd Lived,

Most OF our readers have heard Of
Blucbeard. the enterprising gentleman
who made hobby of marriage and
had way Of his own for getting rid OF
superf1uous wives. Probably very few
people. however. know that the story
has any sort of basis in fact. Yet on
the banks of the world famous Bospo-
rus. nenr COnstantinople. there is stu.
ated a picturesque old medieval for
tress known as "Bluebeard's castle"
which is said to have been the abode
Of a terrible old pasha whose playful
little ways gave rise to the story
Wide World Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Origin Of Foxes .sook Of M.rtyrs.~

Foxes "Book Of Martyrs" was pub
lished In March. 1862. as the "Actes
and Monnments'~ Of the martyrs. a
title borrowed from an earlier book.
says the London Chronicle. The ia
nous volume might never have ap-
peared at all but for the association Of
Foxe with the printer Day Of Alders-
gate street. In whose business Foxe
took an active part On the tomb
stone Of Day in the church Of Little
Bradley. Suffolk. the partnership Is
thus immortalized:
He ct Fox to writ how martyrs runne
BY death to lyfs. Eox ventured paynes
and health
To give them light. Days spent In print
his wealth.
Even in those days the alien prob
lem troubled industry, for we find
Foxe appealing to Cecil to relax the
law and permit his friend Day to en-
gage more than four foreign printers
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Irinpinn tb. Phila.oph.r.

II don't think your philosophy log
ical."
why not?"
You say that every man is sent into
the world for a purpose-that he has
certain work to do"
"Yes: that ! believe"
"And then you go right on and say
that there Is no man here that the
world can't get along without. DE
trOit Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION : ISOLATED
TRACT
PUBLIC LAND SALE

PUBLIC LAND EAEE
Department Of the Interior. U. Land Ofiice nj
GlenwOod Springs, Colo March II, l9l7.
NOTICE Ia hereby given that, as directed hy
the Commissioner Of the General Land office.
under provisions of Sec: Ab?. H. T., pursuant to
the application of John Frank Swanson OF AxiAl
Colorado, HeriaI No Oi0s85, we will offer at pull
lie sale, to the highest bidder, but at not less
than 500 per acre, at 1000 O'Clock q. M. on
the Sth day Of May. 1917, next, at this Office,
the following tract of land: sell nei$ Sec .;
AZ nwh, swk neA Bee Q. Tp. N, ~ W., 9Th
P. NJ.
The sale will not be kept open, but will be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
Ing the highest hid will be required to fmmcdi-
ately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof
ANY persons claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. c. WEYAND, hcgister.
m3J-ayB
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
LEGEND OF THE CLOCK DIAL.
Il Tells Why the Figures W wsrs A..
tered to Rsad III.

1t Is a tradition among watchma.t ~
that the first clock TINT In any way
resembied those now in use was made
by Henry Wick in 1870. He made 1t for
Charles v. Uf France. who hiss been
called 'The WISE
Charles wns' wise In a good many
ways. He was wise enough to recover
from England most Of the land which
Edward Ill. had conquered. and he did
good many other things which bene-
tited France. But his early education
had been somewha neglected. still.
he had reputation for wisdom. and
thought sat 1t was necessary. In order
to keep it up. that he should also be
supposed to possess book learning. The
latter was a subject be was extremely
touchy about
So the story runs in this fashion:
"Yes. the clock works WELL" said
Charles. but" being anxious to fnd
some fault with thing he did not un-
derstand. "you have the figures on the
dial wrong"
"wherein. your majesty asked
Wick.
THAT four should be four ones" said
the king.
"You are wrong. your majesty" said
Wick.
~ am never wrongr' thundered the
king. Take 1t away and correct the
mistaker' And corrected It was. and
from that day to this 4 O'Clock on o
watch or clock dial has been I'LL. in
stead Of Nv. The tradition has been
faithfully followed
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21

Speaking of tractors. we have
heard OF some farmers who have laid
aside their horses, selling them off
and depending on tractors to do sll
their ranch work. This seems to be
going little too far. The better plan
is to keep some brood mares ON the
place with the tractor and let them
raise colts for their keep and sub in,
or the tractor cannot be used to ad-
vantage.-FieId and Farm.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
H, Stood the Test.

What assurance have that you do
not wish to marry me merely for my
money!? demanded the heiress.
The Impecunious suitor drew himself
up proudly.
money Is nothing to me-" he sneered.
II shall Ike happy in the prospect Of
never earning cent In my life. 30 long
rs ! have you"
And. having put him to the test. she
was supremely content.-New York
Times.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
axron,a psformity.

Lord Byron had club foot and was
acutely conscious Of the fact to his last
day. Yet he was a fine boxer. having
taken lessons from one OF the famous
"bruisers'' of his time. He was also
splendid dancer. and. as everybody
knows. he swan the Hellespont. the
Dardanelles. in emulation Of one of his
Greek heroes. Leander.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Why Constipation Injuries

The bowels are the natural sewer
age system Of the body. When they
become obstructed by constipation .
part of the poisonous matter which
they should carry of la sbsorbed into
the system, making you feel dull and
stupid. and interfering with the d.
gestion and assimilation Of food. This
condition is quickly relieved by
Tablets. ObtAinable
everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Coal I.And-CoAl Waived

Department OF the Interior. U. g. Land Ofs0e at
Gicnwood Springs. Colo. March 20, 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that John $. Ely Of
Meekcr, Colorado, who. on February ~, 1914,
for nch nw& Sec q; eh swA. nwh swk Sec =;
and ON November 10. 1914, made n. e.. Sertal
w Ss 0sss sec f'a . :H Tp ns sSe S K K ~ nj" X ~
has fed notice OF intention to make Three
Year Proof, to establish claim to tho iaad
Commissioner. At Meeker. Colorado. on the 5th
day Of May, 1917.
Claimant names ~ Witnesses:
William H. Blythe, William A. Whitlock and
John r. Lo,lgh. all Of Price Creek, and Charles
A. Oney Of Aeeker, Colorado.
D. c. wEYAND.
m7i-as Ra6tNer.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Transparent Salt.

In the island Of Santo Domingo there
fs a remarkable salt mountain-a mass
Of crystalline salt. nearly four miles
long. estimated to contain nearly 90..
100000 tons. and the crystallized salt
Is said to be so clear that medium
sized print can be read through block
q foot thick.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION ISOLATED
TRACT
uBL1c LAND SALE

Department OF the Interior. U. 3. Land Once at
Glenwood Springs, Colorado. March u Dl7
Notice Ia hereby given that, RS directed by
the Commissioner Of the General Land ONCE.
under provisions Of Sec 245h, X. =, pursuant
to the application Of Stephen g: steiDmetz q
fer at public sale, to the highest bidder. but
ut not less than el.7b per acre. at 0:45 O'Clock
4. M, On tho Sth day OF May. 1917. next. ut
this once, the following tract OF land: Lot II,
Sec "a Tpl N. X IS w. 9th p. NJ.
The sale will not be kept open. but viii he
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
ing the highest bid will be required to immedl-
ately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
deAcribed land are advised tn file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time desiE,iatcd
for sale. ID. c. WEfAND. Register.
m24-R21
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Music In Italy,

italy maintains FIVE government con
servatories Of music. situated at Flor.
ence. Milan. Naples. Palermo and Par
ma. The Oldest and most famous Of
the italian conservatories. that OF San
Ia Cecilia at Rome. Is an appnnage of
the crown and subsidized by the king
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Preparedness.

when my husband proposed to me
the poor fellows voice stuck in his
throat
"Then how did you know he was
proposing?"
well. you see. I was afraid that
might happen. SO I had taken lessons
In lip reading Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Its ADVANTAGES.

scene-Train stopping at small sta.
ton. Irritable Old Gentleman-wha
on earth do they stop at q station like
this for? Objectionable Passenger
,alIghting,-To allow me to get out.
Irritable Old Gentleman-Ah! ! see 1t
has its advantages then.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Il MAY ee 90,

willie--why II a wife called her hns
suppose It's becnuse she isn't satisned
with splitting his salary 6fty y-dfty.-
New York Times.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Spring

Spring is looked upon by many as
the most delightful season of the yeal16
but this cannot be said Of the rheum-
attic. The cold and damp weather
brings on rheumatic pains which are
anything but pleasant. They can be
relieved, however.b applying Cham
berlain's Liniment. Obtainable every
where.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
An Inference.

Did she say she was going to the
drug store?"
No"
How do you knoy she was then!"
"She said she was going out walking
for her complexion."- Mag
azine
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Ready 10 Eat.

Visitor nervousiy)-Wfn that dog
eat out II your hand? Owner proud
ly,-Yes. and out Of your leg. too. II
he gets the chance.-London Answers.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21

Dad sold our horse and now he works
A tractor on the place:
II plows and reaps and never shirks-
hut keep. ITS steady pace.
As 'round the ranch this engine goes
I'd not feel 30 foriorn
II only It could put its nose
Into my hand for corn.
Field and Farm
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Fooled.

'.The boys were so noisy thought
I'd get an office girl"
"WeIl?"
''And. by gum. got one that could
whistler kansas City Journal.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
pipIomatie.

"Have you ever kissed another girlT'
asked the girl.
"If have" replied the experienced
young -man. i've forgotten all about
It,"
whereupon she asked no more ques
tfOns.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21

India is fourteen times the size Of
the British islands.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Brief but True

What Is the surest way to become
popular?"
"Mind your own business. ss."-Detroif
Free Press.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21

We find In life exactly what we put
In it.-Emerson.
The Meeker herald., 1917-04-21
Enthusiasm is essential TO the sue
cessful attainment Of . higher en-
deavor,-A. Bronson Alcott.

Try The Herald for . year.
, 1917-12-06
Cost of Feeding Nlppon,s Soldiers.

1t costs about 43 sen IL day (about
% cents) to feed n private in Japan's
Second imperial b~ody-guard regiment,
according to an officer quoted in Yom-
iuri, a venacular paper. OF this, Is
sen goes for n quart of rice and bar
ley 60 per cen barley and IS sen
for meat and vegetables. The sum is
not as small is it seems, as everything
is one-third under market price when
bought for the army. For breakfast,
in addition to the cereal, bean soup is
served, and for lunch and supper the
menu includes vegetables and fish or
meat. Cooking and distribution is
carefully done by a staff of 20 men, In
Guiding three lieutenants, three ser.
geants and ID privates-or one cook
for every 90 men in a regiment of l.
800. Unused food is sold to cheap
eating houses, the money thus gained
being spent for extra dishes on fes-
tive occasions.
, 1917-12-06
MINER KILLS HIMSELF
AFTER WouNDING HIS WIFE AND
DAUGHTER AT KooI.
Bullet Which Struck Mrs. Soltis
Passed Through Shoulder and
Lodged in Daughters Mouth.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Sheridan, Wyo.-Angered because
his wife reproved him for being drunk,
George Soltis, a Pole coal miner, shot
her and their ~15-year-old daughter,
Anna, and then blew his own brains
out. Mrs. Soltis and her daughter are
at a local hospital and will probably
o Before shooting his wife
Soltis struck her on the head with a
flat iron, inflicting an ugly wound.
The bullet which struck Mrs. Soltis
passed through her left shoulder and
lodged in her daughters mouth,
knocking out most of the teeth. Moth
er and daughter fell to the floor and
Soltis, thinking they were dead,
turned the revolver upon himself.
Soltis was about so years old and
addicted to drink. He had been
working at Kooi, Wyo.
Soltis had been employed in Wyo-
ming and Montana coal mines for
years. He saw his wife n daugh-
ter but seldom and did not contribute
to their support. He recently re-
turned from Great Falls, Mont, and
went on a p~rotracted spree, ending by
trying to kill his wife.
, 1917-12-06
Left s75o.ooo to Educate Youths.

Sheridan.-The will of E. A. Whit
ney. a local banker who died a few
days ago, directs that his entire for
tune of $75O,OO0 shall be devoted to
the education of youths OF Sheridan
county. The will provides for the
whitney Benefits" which shall be
similar to the Rhodes scholarships.
Whitney, who had visited every coun-
try on the globe except Iceland and
Greenland and the uninhabited Arctic
and Antarctic wastes, left no relative
except a brother who is not in need
of any portion of his fortune. In his
extensive travels he found two places
which particularly appealed to him,
Sheridan and Vevey, the latter in
Switzerland. His will directs that his
body be cremated and hat the ashes
be divided equally between the W
towns named.