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Evening star., 1917-12-04
Howard.

William S. Hart, in his film MASTER
piece, THE Cold Deck" is the attraction
at the Howard this week. Last night
large and appreciative audience seemed
to thoroughly enjoy the development of
the story and it's many thrilling and
sensational scenes.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Moore's Strand.

The photo-play feature of the bill at
Moore's Strand Theater last night was
the Pathe production of Victor Hugo's
masterpiece, Les Miserables." instead
Of the widely heralded Brenon photo
production, THE Fall of the Roman
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Crandall's Avenue Grand.

A story Of charm and strong in its
heart appeal is Sunshine Alley" yes
terday's film attraction at CrandalIs
Avenue Grand. Mae Marsh and Robert
Harron. remembered as the stars Of
"The Birth of Nation" and "Intol-
erance." are pictured in the principal
roles. More Truth Than Poetry" a
drama of modern situations. featuring
Nine. Olga Petrova. will be shown to-
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Robert G. Price Held for Theft:

A young colored man named RoeGrt
Green Price. giving his address as I'LL
street, was arrested in Baltimore yester-
day and brought here by Detective Bar
bee to answer charges OF having rob6Sd
the apartments OF Mrs Mary Wyndn4en
and Mrs Helen Love. 71s 18th street. Of
numerous articles Of jewelry. It is allSksd
that most of the stolen property Was
found in his possession when he WAs
placed under arrest
Evening star., 1917-12-04
PERMITTED TO ADVANCE
IRON AND STEEL RATES
Concession Of Higher Freight
Charges Made by I. G. G. to
Western Railroads.

Increases in freight rates on Iron and
steel articles. ranging as high as 40 per
cent, were allowed to western railroads
today by the interstate commerce com
mission. The increases, however, were
not so great as the railroads asked
The railroads had asked to cancel COM
modify rates and apply fifth class rates,
which would have caused increases vary
ing from 20 to SO per cent The commits
sion held, however. that these were too
high and allowed a varying scale of In
creases ranging up to 80 per cent Of the
fifth class rate.
Former Schedule.
Former rates on iron and steel articles
were entirely too low in western trunk
territory, the commission held. owing
mainly to the depression Of the Chicago
St Paul rate in competition with water
carriers.
shortly, would apply principally from
Chicago, Peoria, Ill: ST. Louis, Kan
sas City, Minneapolis, st. Paul, Duluth
and Mississippi river crossings to vari-
Gus western destinations.
In explanation of the abnormally low
steel products In this territory. the
commissions decision said:
"If the difference between class rate
levels in Central Freight Association
and Western Trunk Line territories
may be taken as representative of
proposed rates are not relatively high"
Shippers of western territory had
protested quite generally against the
proposed increases.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Central Coliseum.

More than one hundred couples en-
tered the prize one-step contest last
night at the Central Coliseum. After
a lively competition Miss Maize CAL
lahan and Michael Florety were ad-
judged winners. Wednesday night a
prize waltzing contest will be held.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
CrandalPs Apollo.


Clara Kimball Young was pictured in
the exacting title role Of Magda in
yesterdays aim attraction at Gran
dall's Apollo. The photoplay Is based
on Herman sudermann's play. in which
Eleanor Duse was the star some years
ago. Magda 10 q beautiful girl with
q rare talent for music. The pastor
Of tho church falls in love with her,
and her father says she must either
marry him or leave his house. She
accepts tho latter alternative: Ten
years later q great musical festival Is
arranged for the town. and Magda, now
a famous singer. appears as the princi,
pal artist. Recognized. she is induced
by the pastor whom she refused and
who still loves her. to return to her
fathers home upon a strange condf-
tion. A surprising discovery 10 made.
from which leads to a powerful finale:
The acting in the picture Is excellent
throughout. "The Maid Of Belgium.
featuring Alice Brady. will be shown
today.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Crandall's.

Tier Hour" with the noted English
actress. Kitty Gordon. pictured in the
central role, was yesterdays attrac-
tion at Crandalrs. It is a melodramatic
story. concerning Rital Castle, work.
ing girl. who resents the advances
made to her by the floorwalker of a
department store where she is en-
ployed, and, in consequence, loses her
place. Fate also has other misfortunes
in store for her. as a result of which
she becomes embittered. She obtains a
position as a stenographer. From this
point events follow to a strong con-
clusion. Miss Gordon wears In the lat
ter part of the production many star
Ting gowns. THE Antics of Ann." fea-
turing Ann Pennington, is today's at
traction
Evening star., 1917-12-04
French Praise Americans,

: High tribute to the gallant conduct
OF the American Army engineers in
France who were caught in the German
-encircling attack on the British lines near
Cambria is paid in an official communi-
cation from the French government, Just
stion follows:
Evening star., 1917-12-04

can dancers. who do ~ dance Of the al
ies'' and some excellent clog dancing be.
sides. Then there was Tho Battle OF
Whatstheuse," wherein Ed aailager and
William Le Madre enter the trenches for
material, and develop an extremely ANUS
ing slsit without seeming too dippant with
q serious subject
"The Stampede Riders" featuring Flores
La Due. billed as the worlds champion
lady roper" and Dan Dix. with q comedy
mule: the Hearst-Pathe News pictorial
and James J. Morton, who again appears
with his droll announcements. complete
the bill.
Evening star., 1917-12-04
Leader,

Not even a modern story which was
thought to be necessary as a prelude
and epilogue mars the beauty Of the
spectacular Fox film. 1.-THE Babes in the
Woods" which is being shown at the
Leader Theater all this week. Into the
nursery tale has been woven some Of
the story of Hansel and Gretchen, and
Frances Carpenter and Virginia Lee
Corbin, the child film stars, with a
mammoth supporting company of chill
dren, picture a series Of thrilling fairy
events to delight tho children. and
which seem also to interest the grown
folks. More than 1.100 children saw the
picture Sunday,
Evening star., 1917-12-04

tive and succeeds in defeating the
elopement Of her sister.
Mae Marsh and Robert Harron are
pictured In Sunshine Alley" which
will be shown today and tomorrow.
Evening star., 1917-12-04

ofrA" Father niodor, referred to At
times a. the mad monk" found 1t IN.
compatible with his ideas Of personal
convenience to appear in person upon
the stage Of the Strand after sacn
Tho management had advertised his
personal appearance with the under
standing that patrons Of the house
would have the privilege OF seeing tnls
eccentric Russian. regardless OF the
hour of the day or evening they chose
to witness the picture. When liooof
more or less adamant. Mr.. Moore
promptly Cancelled the booking rather
than break faith with the public.
LES Miserables." as screened last
night, is masterlepece OF = siaent Zen
graphed in France with French play
ers in the leading roles, and the pro.
duction presents all those niceties of
detail and convincing touches neces-
sary to lend 1t a high degree. Of artis-
tic finish. The role Of Jean Vatican
pictures Henri Kraus Of the Theater
Sarah Bernhard in Paris. one OF the
foremost actors on the French stage:
the production.
The story of Jean Vatican is univer-
sal. There are scenes that tug at the
heart-strings others that start thrills
in rapid chase and occasional neetlns
intervals that supply the ignter
touches necessary to balance the more
somber or more moledramatic Ine
Those who revel in cinema produc-
tions that depart from the beaten track
will like 1t and perhaps have less cause
to regret the sudden change in book
tngs forced upon the Strand by unfore-
seen and unavoidable circumstances.
Evening star., 1917-12-04

If you want work read tho want col
umns Of The Star.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Household Hints

A little methylated spirit added to
the rinsing water will make white silk
look equal to Iew.
A siphon Of soda water should be al
ways kept in the nursery, as 1t is a
good fire extinguisher.
For sealing bottles of fruit or pickles
an excellent wax is obtained by melt
Ing together equal parts OF resin and
beef suet.
To revive faded carpet sweep thor
oughly, then wipe with a clean cloth
that has been soaked in a weak solu-i
ton Of ammonia and water and well
wrung.
Black lead mixed with turpentine in
stead Of water gives a more brilliant
and lasting polish and prevents the
stove from rusting, no matter how
damp the weather.
When buying nutmegs choose small
ones. They have better flavor than
large nuts. To test nutmeg prick
with q needle. II good the oil will In
stantly spread round the puncture.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Advertisement For Bids

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for
the construction OF two masonry abutmcni 5
for a bridge at Douglas Creek will be receiv-
ed by the Board of County Commissioners
Of Rio BiaDcO County. Colorado. until Mon
day. October. list. 1917, at noon, at which
time all bids wi ] b. opened.
Plans and specifications are on file at the
office Of the County Clerk at the Court
House In Meeker, Colorado, and Will be ex-
hibiteo to anyone desiring Information con-
corning the same. Bids will lie filed with
the County Clerk. as Clerk of the Board.
All bids must br accompanied by certi-
fed check in nm amount equal to at least
twenty five per cent. of the price bid; and
the successful bidder must bs prepared to
furnish an accept able bond for the faithful
performance of rhe work in a manner to be
approved by the Board of County Commits
siOners.
The right to reject any or ali bids Is re-
served by the Board; rs is also the right to
accept bid though II may be higher than
others fled, II the Board are Of the opinion
that It 10 to the best Interests Of the County
to do SO. C.. ]. WILSON.
CLERK Of the Board Of County Commits
sioners. s.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Clean Oil In Crank Case
Cuts Auto Repair Bill

Commercial gasoline, as secured from
the average auto filling station, con-
tains small quantities of water, kero-
sene and other impurities. says the
Farm and Fireside. These are usually
in too small amounts to interfere with
the successful running Of the machine,
but in time a considerable quantity Of
such impurities accumulates in the
crank case and reduces the lubricating
value Of the crank case oil.
The oil Furthermore wears out as the
result Of heat, friction and chemical
disintegration. Although the instruc-
lions which come with a car advise the
owner to drain OF the old oil every
1000 miles and replace with fresh oil,
these instructions are not always heed
ed, under the false conclusion that as
long as there il oil in the crank case
there must be fabrication; hence burnt
out bearings, fouled spark plugs, worn
cylinders and carbonized motors are
the result.
The inexperienced car owner some
times prides himself on his low outlay
for lubricants, little realizing the high
price he must eventually pay for pre-
mature overhauling. Use good oil and
plenty of 1t, drain the crank case at
least once every 1000 miles.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Remedies For Colds

Wash a lemon, leave 1t whole, with
the peel on, and bake like an apple I'M
til the pulp is thoroughly cooked; then
cut through and scrape out the pulp
and Juice, rejecting skin and seeds.
Sweeten with sugar, or preferably
honey, and take when necessary to
soothe the irritated membranes. This
is an old fashioned cough mixture, but
Is still useful, and 1t may often be tax
en- by persons whose digestions are up
set by other cough remedies. Another
Of the old time cough remedies il fax
seed tea, sweetened and favored with
lemon and licorice. Enough fiaxseed
IN boiled In water to make the mix
ture mucilaginous. 1t is then strained
and favored while hot with sugar. lem
on the icorice. II stick licorice was
used it was boiled with the fiaxseed.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Are You Looking Old?

Old age comes quick enough with
out inviting it.. Some look old ut
forty. That IL because they neglect
the liver and bowels. Keep your
bowls regular and your liver healthy
and you will not only feel younger
but look younger. When troubled
with constipation or biliOusness take
Chamberlain's Tablets. They are In.
tended especially for these ailments
and are excellent. Easy to take and
most agreeable in effect Obtainable
everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
HELPING THE CHILD.
Some Den'ts For Mothers to Turn
Over In Their Minds.

n few dont's might well be conspicu
ously posted In many mothers mind.
Don't consider 1t necessary to sys-
tematically underrate your child. Your
adult friends will know you do not
mean 1t, but the child will not. and
probably more characters are weak
ened by the lack Of self confidence en-
gendcred by such a process than by the
vanity which follows the silly brag
ging of overload parents.
Don't think that the moment you are
alone with your boy or girl you must
find fault or endeavor to improve the
occasion by little moralizing, no mat
ter in how loving spirit. This Is the
hardest of all, for no one is so anxious
to help child toward perfection as Is
its parent. yet 1t surely leads to an
avoidance Of the moments alone to-
gether. which should be times Of hap
ny condolences.
Don't correct the child before others.
Never mind II well meaning relative
does say: "My dear, am surprised
TINT you do not show more force Of
character. Your children are suffering
from a lack Of discipline" Pass the
matter over until you and the small
offender can have 1t ont alone. II the
circumstances are such that 1t cannot
be passed over take him out of the
room.
Lastly, laugh often with, but never
ut your child. This takes self denial,
but 1t pays. Make up your mind that
whatever others may say he can de-
pend upon you for a quick. sure I'M
Outstanding without bubble or joke at
his expense. This does.not mean that
he must not take his share of harmless
fun. 1t Is wholesome. and too much
sheltering would make him oversensl-
tive. but the mother who lets her child
know that she never makes fun Of
him will be surprised ut the confidence
with which he relies upon it.-MOth-
er's Magazine.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Careful Car Drivers
Economic on Gasoline

Soft tires require more power for
the propulsion Of the car and add to
the repair bill. If the motor is left
running idle the amount of gasoline
used Is about the. same as that used
for propelling the car at the rate OF
Ave or ten miles an hour, says the Au-
tomobile Dealer and Repairer.
There is an art in driving car, and
good drivers are those who can drive
farthest on given amount of gaso-
line. Stopping the motor while coast
ing down long hills adds to the zest of
motoring and saves gasoline as well as
wear and tear on the motor. II the
motor is stopped some time before
making IN intentional stop the car
can be allowed to coast to gradual
stop. thus saving wear on brakes and
tires. a. well as saving gasoline.
There is a good average speed al
which every car can travel most eco
nomically without wasting fuel or
time. 1t is up to each car owner to
determine. by test and practice. just
what this speed is for his own particu-
lar car. 1t Is often more economical
Of gasoline. as well as easier on the
motor. to drop into second gear and
partially close the throttle than to at
tempt to force the car up steep hill
on high gear with the throttle wide
open.
Good drivers watch the road far
ahead and by skillful planning utilize
every drop Of gasoline to the best ad-
vantage. This is test Of the drivers
mettle that forms a game well worth
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
STREET CROWDS IN MOVIES.
Strategy Used to Keep People From
Spelling the Effect.

Street crowds are VIGOROUSLY diff
cult to handle for the movies. They
will never do what you want, and even
when you are sneaking them there in
always some smart Aleck in the fore
ground who insists upon looking into
the camera and cracking his foolish
face.
On one occasion Donlon wished to
get a close up picture Of crowd look
ing skyward. 1t was to be used ms n
cut-in for an aerOplane story. To hire
a lot of extras might have cost cou-
pie of thousand dollars. SO he took
chance Of getting what he wanted with
out paying for 1t. Knowing the psy-
chology Of crowds, DOnlon took three
cameras downtown, where he set one
on the sidewalk for the purpose OF TAX
ing q closeup profile Of the crowd he
was to assemble, one in a second story
window, shooting straight into the peo-
pies faces, and.One on top OF the build
ing, also shooting down.
When all was ready DOnlOn stood In
the middle of the street with mega
phone and began to call directions to
one bcn, WHO SUOMI vi up VI thS puh'
ing. The crowd assembled Immediate
ly and, seeing the cameras. began, as
usual, to rubber right into them. Then
DonlOn called out:
as Ben ready to jump?"
And Ben called back: lust min
ute, Ed. I'm bit nervous. Wait till
that yellow car gets by. think I'll
try for the top Of that big Pasadena
car. It's wider"
Back and forth they called excited
warnings and directions, and the
crowd was right on tiptocs. They
didn't know what was going to happen,
but 1t promised excitement. All this
time the camera men clicked that fool
crowd into celluloid immOrtality.-Rob
Wagner In Saturday Evening Post.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Coal Iand-Coai Waived
department Of the Interior. u $. Land Once at
Glcnwood Springs. Colo, August "a. 1917.
NOTICE is hereby given that Jesse I'assctt.
of Meeker. Colorado, who on september 3. l,ls,
made Homestead Entry, Serial No 1s5' for
nw1t nel4. neA nwl Lot 5 Secal Lots :. u, ~
Of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to
establish claim to the land above described,
before Henry J. Hay, q. ). COMMISSIONER, ut
Meeker, Colorado on the 18th day of October
tgl7
lHfmanf Manassas witnesses:
Colonel II. Parker, James Is. Wicknrd Ralph
Smith and Edward Delaney. all of M"ckcr,
Colorado.
sl-.1 ID. G. WEYAND. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15

To say that an army Is decimated
means, strictly speaking. that 1t loses
tenth OF its men. II. then, an army Is
decimated ten times, what is left of 1t?
An English publication that raised the
question. because war correspondents
so frequently misuse the word "deci-
mate" was astonished to find that
many of its readers think there would
Ike nothing left of 1t. In point of fact.
an army of 100000 decimated ten times
would still number "a. so men. Figure
it out for yOurself.-Youth's Compan-
ion.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Notice Of Adjustment Day

Notice Is hereby given that on Monday,
the sth day Of October, A. ID. 1911.
Julia Wilson the Administrators OF the
Estate of John +. Wilson. deceased;
Albert }. Cole, the Administrator OF the
Estate of Anna Cole, deceased;
VIII attend before the Judge of the County
Cou,t mt the Court House In Meeker, In the
County Of Rio Blanco. Colorado, at 10
o'clock in the fore noon of said day for the
purpose of settling and adjusting cinlms. NJ
which time a II persons having claims ana
notified and requested to present he same
10 the Court. All persons Indebted to any
Of said EstHt's nrc requested to make I'M
mediate payment.
Witness, A l.. Strehlke. Clerk of the
County Court within ana for the County OF
Rio Blanro In the state Of Colorado and the
seal of said Court this 18th day Of September,
A. ID. 1917. A. L.. STEH ~. Clerk.
fsEAI1 ss-29
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Chainl,erlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy

This is a medicine that every fam
lily should be provided with. Collie
and diarrhoea often come on sudden
ly and 1t is OF the greatest Importance
that they be treated promptly. Con-
slider the suffering that must be en-
dured until physician arrives or
medicine can be obtained. Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy has = reputation second to
none for the quick relief which it af-
fords. Obtainable everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Freckle Remover

Commercial preparations for remov.
ing freckles are often injurious to the
skin. The following remedies are
harmless:
Crate a fresh horseradish root very
fine. Cover 1t with fresh buttermilk.
Let stand overnight. Strain through
cheesecloeh. Wash the face night and
morning with this liquid.
Squeeze the juice of lemon into a
glass. With n small brush touch the
freckle with the lemon juice several
times daily.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
Hiob Cost Of Living.

The researches OF Professor Mead OF
the University Of California show that
$40 men own 100000 acres of the
best land on the continent and that
one railroad owns 5.OOO,OOO acres.
The report of the secretary OF agr-
culture shows that less than half OF
the arabic land In the United States is
under cultivation.
Here is a suggestion for those seek
ing the cause of the high cost Of Nv
ing.-St Paul News.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
who Makes The Prices?

"'Taint me. Says the farmer,
who's getting the stun"
"'Taint me-" says the packer,
~ get Just enough
To pay small profit,
As far as can be-"
And all of them chorus
Together, =" 'Taint me-"
""raint me-" says the tanner,
"Who gets the high price
For high shoes and low ones,
For slippers and ties"
'Taint me-" says the rancher.
81 live, and that's ALL"
"'Taint me, y says the dealer,
my profits are small"
""Taint me-" says the Gamer,
my margins the same"
"'Taint me, says the huckster,
"Who's bracing the game"
"'Taint me-" says the gardener,
"I'm poor all the time"
""rnint me-" says the grocer,
LIANT seen q dime"
It's purely puzzle
To know where 1t goes;
No maker or seller
or any of those
Pnrtnke of high prices,
SO they all agree;
And I'm n consumer,
I'm certain "'Taint me-"
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15

Members of the Farmers union
last week cut and stacked the fall
wheat on the Haze Smith ranch. Mr..
Smith recently suffered the loss Of
one finger on the left hand and three
fingers on the right hand rs . result
Of a shotgun accident. A committee
from the union will look after MI.
Smiths crop rs it comes along
Craig Empire
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Non CpaI Land

Department of the Interior, u. =. Land Once AT
Glcnwood Springs, Colo. August q, 1917.
NOTICE IL hereby given that Max f.. 3utner,
of sulphur. Colorado, who, on November q.
1915. made Presumption Declaratoly Statement,
Serial No. 0lOGB. for swl4 swh4. Sec ]. sci4 sci,
Scc2. e1s ncI4, Sec u. TBS, ~ w. 9Th T. ".
has filed notice Of intention to make Fina!
Presumption Proof, toestablish claim to the land
above described, bcfOre Henry j. Hay. u. 5.
Commissioner, at Meckcr. Colorado. on the
End day of September. 1917.
Claimant names NJ witnesses:
James W. Bninbrich. Walter =. Horn, George
L. Sherman and Emery ID. Boics, all of Sui
phur, Colorado,
all-sl5 ID. G. WEYAND. REGISTER.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Inter Tor. U. s. Land Office mt
Glenwood Springs, Colo, August "a, 1917.
NOTICE IL hereby given that Dnvii g.
Nichols, of Meeker, Colorado who ON June 2,
1918. made Homestead Application. Serial No.
Sec ID. T 9 s, Il ~ W, 9Th p NJ. has filed notice
of intention 10 make Final Thret-Ycar Proof,
before Henry }. Hay, u. $. Commissioner. ut
Meekcr, Colorado, on the 18th day of October.
1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Edgar Y. McSween, v, Joseph +. insolvency.
Dawson W. Black and John c. Pollard, NIL of
Meekcr, Colorado.
si-g ID. G. wEYAND. Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-09-15

Whenever you lend book jot down
In a small blank book kept in con-
venient place for that purpose the date.
the name of the person to whom the
book is lent and the title OF the book
This will prove safeguard against
losing books or forgetting where they
are to the person who allows many
books to be taken from his library.