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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
. NOVEL INDUSTRY.
MANUFACTURES OF WOODEN
DISHES.


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The novelty mills Of Maine are mon.
uments to Yankee ingenuity. They
use nothing but birch logs which are
worthless for other purposes. After
the logs are cut and barked In the
woods they are shipped to the mills on
cars and then boiled in hot water OF
steamed for t%wenty-fOur hours. This
process sOftens the hner so that Il will
not split and makes IL more tough and
pliable. While they are still hot the
logs are carried by a crane to sawmills
with broad and keen knife blades,
some Of them several feet long and
very sharp. As the roller slowly
sh0ves the log toward the sharp edge
there is a sudden whir; a wide, thin
ribbon Of wood rolls up over the knife,
while the log is rolled back and placed
in position for q second operation. This
ribbon is sometimes two to three feet
wide, eighteen or twenty feet long, and
not more than n quarter, or sometimes
a sixteenth of an inch thick. As it
falls from the log It Is laid upon a pile
of its sisters, and then carried on a
tram into the next room TO another set
of knives, which cuts It into proper
lengths for baskets, boxes and crates.
AfAA IL NNaaNo vi AAAAUAEA MAANNARA eNA
of ingenious machinery, which bends
and creases It into the proper shapes
for berry boxes, peach baskets, butter
trays and the various purposes for
which it Is used. 1t is next taken in
hand by quick-ingered girls, who fas-
ten the slips together In the shapes de-
sired with little clasps of tin, or small
tacks, but most of the work is done by
machinery.
There is n curious apparatus known
as a "stapling machine" which is fed
with a coil of copper wire and forms
staple after staple. which it thrusts
into the wood. clinches and cuts off
faster than the human mind can count
them. A girl stands before the ma
chine and holds the box or the crate so
that the machine can get at 1t, and 1t
will fasten boxes and baskets as fast
as she car handle them. Sometimes
expert operators turf out 1000 and
5000 baskets and berry boxes a day.
The berry boxes and the grape and
peach baskets are sold by the thousand,
and cost from a fraction of a cent up
to 2 or 3 cents each for the largest
ones. The wooden plates that you take
to picnics can be turned mi for 80 or
80 cents a thousand. Orange and lem
on crates, which are shipped to FlOri-
da and California, are worth about 10
cents each. Butter dishes and other
wooden trays sell from 25 cents to 81
a thousand, and they run up into the
millions every year. Nothing like this
industry can be found in any other
part Of the world. 1t is unique and pc
culiar to the state Of Maine.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

1t is we'll known that many animals
appoint one or nor of their number to
act as sentinels to guard against sur
prise while the rest are asleep, OF feed
ing, or at play. Among the animals
using the word in its widest sense
that are thus prudent may be named
the following: Wasps, ants, chamois
and other antelopes, prairie-dogs, wild
horses, rocks, swans, Australian cock
atoos, zebras, quails, certain monkeys,
hamingoes, New Zealand silver eyes,
shags and other birds, marmots, mouf-
Ion and other sheep, seals, African
wild cattle, h%uancoes, elephants, etc.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
Remember that cholera morbus,

Remember that cholera morbus,
cholera infantum, summer com
-PlaiRt bhf0Es- e5he aFFA6sE-aBa
dysentery are each and all catarrh
OF the bowels. CatarTh is the only
correct name for these affections.
Pe-ru-na is an absolute specific for
these ailments, which are 80 com
mon in summer. DR.. Hartman, In
a practice OF over forty years, never
lost a single case Of cholera infan-
tum, dysentary, diarrhoea, or chol-
era morbus, and his only remedy
was Pe-ru-na. Those desiring fur
Their particulars should send for a
free copy Of Summer Catarrh.
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
eAMELs IN AMgRIcA.
Fsnuro Of On Attempt 10 Use Them 8
Arizonn.

Epuuro Of en- Attempt 20 Use Them In
Arizona
Some years ago an attempt was made
70 introduce the camel into the arid lands
Of the Southwest, and a large herd was
from Alexandria, Egypt, and we're intend
ed to carry the mali on the government
route between San Antonio, Texas ana
Los Angeles, They were accompanied by
a number Of experienced oriental drivers,
Of whom Greek George" and "Hi Jolly
became prominent In the early aftqira or
the Southwest. George was killed In a
New Mexican dive IN the early 'l0a In a
quarrel about p woman, but III Jolly %
sull living az Tucson, where he settled
down some years ago, after a varied eN-
p%erience as army scout, packer, teamater,
mule skinner and prospector.
The ship OF the desert q never a
the broad, cushioned feet hat were made
for the smooth and sandy plains OF AFRICA
and Asia were too tender for the rocks
and cactus-strewn trails Of the noun
ain The animals became lame. showed
an u~ngOvernable temper, could not be
handled by any but experienced men, ana
were finally abandoned as q nuisance.
Several were turned loose i'm Texas, New
Mexico and Arizona. to wander at VIII,
and from time to time they would be seen
seeking shelter In the canons or teedlns
on the plains. In 1870 a couple or french
men rounded up between twenty and
thirty and attempted to use them Tor
packing wood I'm and ore out OF n min
Mexican line for use on the Sonora des-
erts, but were never successful, and the
experiments were abandoned. Occasion
ally prospeCtOrs report camels In the
mountains. and there are probably sew
eral survivors wandering around. Three
or four years ago a fine specimen was
shot in the foothills near Harqua Hala,
or the Prescott g. Phoenix road. and the
skeleton is still lying near the trail. The
Indians have always regarded the un
calmly beasts with horror and supersu-
tious awe, and a weird gray camel. wear
ing a weather-worn saddle. is still a
prominent character in frontier mysteries.
Chicago Record.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
LIE EuruRE on SAMOA.
Eject of Policy to BE Adopted by the
Three Powers.

Eject of Policy to BE Adopted by the
Three Powers.
The questions now come up, says the
Independent: Will the three govern
ments interested be able TO work in
harmony and will the general effect be
educative on the people, tending to-
ward the development Of the power Of
self-government? AS to the former,
much will depend on the ultimate pur-
pose Of the governments. II The
islands are to be exploited for the
prime advantage of Germany, England
and the United States, then we can
scarcely expect anything else than a
renewal of the ordinations and re-
ordinations Of the past years and
harmony may as well be thrown 20
the winds. If, on the other hand, it
Is made evident that in the conduct Of
the government Of the islands the first
thought is what will be best for them,
even If 1t involves some sacrifice Of
other interests, then there is no rea-
son why there should not be a happy
and prosperous future for the commu-
nifty. Upon the same thing depends
the answer to the second question.
That the Samoan can rise to self-gov-
eminent few, If any, will deny.
Whether he will attain to it, however,
is a very different question. II he is
made to feel that he is simply an agent
to further Observation-Disclosures
trade interests, his keenness may be
developed, but not his character. That
will only come by recognizing his man
hood, trusting while at the same time
guiding his judgment; stirring his nm
bition by opening to him new oppor-
tunities.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

81 must tell you hat Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
more for me than any doctor.
q was troubled with irregular
menstruation. Last summer 1 began
the use of your Vegetable Compound,
and after taking two bottles, ] have
been regular every month since. 1
recommend your medicine TO ALL
Mrs. MAGGIE A. Brown, WEST Pr.
PLEASANT, N. j.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Ella Wheeler Wilcox Is a recognized
authority on the subject OF love.
Speaking Of it she says: VERY few
people really love. / dare say not one
third Of the human family ever expe-
rienced the passion in its heightdepth'
length and breadth. Scores, yes, hun"
dreds Of people go to their graves be-
lieving that they have known love
when they have only encountered It's
pale shadow warm friendship, or a
tender affection. or a good comrade-
ship"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

The transforming crew had not
eaten for two days and two nights.
Suddenly the eldest soubrette appears
with a quantity Of eggs. Where did
you get them?" breathlessly inquired
the heavy man. Il got them for a
mere song" she replied, And It was
even so. She furnished the SOM and
the audience furnished the eggs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

ThsIBallti&sre&-ohtO Railroad.
at the request Of numerous business
organizations of Baltimore and Phil
adelphia, has arranged for a ten days
stop-over at each Of those cities under
the usual procedure Of the passenger
depositing the ticket with the ticket
agent upon his arrival. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad now grants ten
days stop-overs at Washington, Balti-
more and PHILADELPHIA.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

she-'You should read this article
about the passing OF the horse. IT'S
really pathetic"
He-"Don't want to read Ii. / know
the whole thing, pathos and an. j en-
tered my trotter for the matinee races
and every other horse on the track
passed him detroit Free Press.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

1--WE make our own Ice cream, said
the restaurant proprietor "Conse-
quently we know just what It con-
tains." you do" replied the patron
"but / don't"-Chicago Post
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

died. The doctor v gave me up and
wonders how / ever lived.
81 wrote for Mrs. Pinkham's advice
az Lynn, Mass, and took her medicine
and began to get well. / took several
bottles Of the Compound and used the
Sanative Wash, and a truly say THAI
1 am cured. You would hardly know
me, / am feeling and looking 50 well.
Lydia 4. Pinlsham's Vegetable Com
pound made me what 1 am."-MRs.
J.. f.. SrREroH, 461 MECHANIC ST.,
CAMDEN, N. j.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Canada's knowledge Of Latin needs
revision. It's idea OF a modus vivendI
is for the other side to surrender its
coast line and everything else involved.
st. Louis Globo-D Democrat.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c, Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

It is the only cure for Swollen,
smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. ASK for Allen'6
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Visitor In Olympia-Let ma see. You
are the goddess OF love and marriage
j believe?
Venus-Only OF love. Mars looks
after the marriages. He is the god Of
war, you know.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
REGISTER OF TREASURY.

Hon Judson W. Lyons, Register Of
the United States Treasury, in a letter
from Washington, ID. c.. says:
April %, 1899.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg. Co, Columbus, o.:
Gentlemen find Pe-ru-na to be an
excellent remedy for the catarrhal af-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Mrs. Sentimental (~watchlng her
sleeping child)-How true It is that
heaven lies about us IN our lnfancyi"
Her C~old-Blooded Husband-Yes,
and somebody else keeps 1t up after
ward.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
A Pneumatic Leg.

An artificial leg that can be inflated
like n pneumatic tire is now to be
had. 1t is n hollow rubber chamber,
the foot having a framework of wood
and a rubber-faced joint that permits
of the same movements as those Of the
human ankle.-New York Journal.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

your teacher whipped your" roared
Gayboy. How dared ahe?" ''Well."
b%lubbered the boy, "she said she also
licked o when you were in her class.
and she guessed she'd risk it,"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

We wants an agent in every town to take
subscriptions for Georges Weekly qor-
merly The Road. Liberal terms. Write
for particulars. InclOSe &c stamp for
sample copies. Herbert George, Editor.
p. o. Drawer 1924. Denver, Colo.
""Was the picnic a success?' mo;
there wasn't any cake left to eat on the
way home
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

You had better not 90 boating VIA
Ada said Tommy to his sister,
lance.
Why not?"
Cause heard her SLY she Intended
70 throw you overheard soon"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

must be Of a superior quality, and the
demand for American manufacturers
began to Increase and Is increasing
with each day, until hundreds OF our
factories are now running night ana
day, and business In the United States
was never In a more prosperous con-
dition than It Is on the 2ist day Of
June, 1893.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

IN uterus, ovaries
were Affected and
had leucorrh0a
had my children
very fast and g
leftme ~veryweak.
A year ago I was
taken with food
ing and almost
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Our doors and windows have screens,
so we sit out o the porch in comfort"
"HoW's that2'
The hes ali stay on the screens, trying
to get in.'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

The greatest depth to which a shir
has been anchored Is 1000 fathoms-
considerably more than two miles.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

These demonstrations Of what Ameri-
AN shipbuilders can accomplish, ere
ated a desire on the part of every nav
al power In the world for ships Of the
character Of the Oregon, and the log
zeal conclusion Of thinking people was
that II we could build ships like the
Oregon, anything else that we built
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

you know tnat by going away VIC get
q lot OF new ideas" mo, we only get a
lot Of old ideas from new people,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

George II. Daniels, general passenger
agent Of New York Central and Hud-
son River Railroad, recently delivered
an address before the New York Press
Association. Among other notable
things. he said;
Four years ago I predicted that ac-
tive efforts toward the extension OF
American commerce ~ commercial
bodies, supported by a liberal and
broad-minded policy on the part Of
our government, would undoubtedly
secure to the United States the bless
ings that come from a great and varied
commerce, and I said that the New
York Press Association, and similar
associations all over the country, could
stimulate a public spirit that would in
sure the important results outlined.
At that time we had no idea that a
war between one Of the old nations Of
the earth and our young republic
would be fought; at that time we had
no idea that American manufacturers
would be furnishing locomotives to the
English railroads, as we'll as Japanese,
and no one thought four years ago that
American bridge builders would go IN
TO the open market and successfully
compete for the building Of a great
steel bridge in Egypt; nor that in so
brief a time American engineers would
be building railroads into the interior
Of China from the most important sea-
ports and furnishing locomotives by
the cor to nearly every country on
the globe. In a letter from a friend In
Toxic, Japan, written only a short time
ago there was this significant SEN
tence: you will be interested in
knowing that 1 have hanging on the
wall Of my Office a framed picture Of
your Empire State Express and We
expect in the near future to be haul
ing a Japanese Empire Express with
an American locomotive" They have
now in Japan nearly 100 locomotives
that we're built in the United States
In Russia they have over 400 OF ouI
locomotives, and nearly every railroad
in Great Britain has ordered locomo-
tives from this country since the be.
ginning Of the war with Spain.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

A pretty shirt waist, properly Numbered
with 'Faultless Starch make a woman
look sweet and wholesome and adds greatly
to her attractiveness. Try il. All grocers, loo.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
Wen aroomed Women.

Hasn't the peace conference done any
a lot Of new things to quarrel about"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
excellent remedy 70

Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the
Treasury.
fections of spring and summer, and
those who suffer from depression from
the heat Of the summer will find no
remedy the equal Of Pe-ru-na.
Judson W. Lyons.
No mar is better known in the hnan-
cial world than Judson w. Lyons. His
name on every piece Of money Of recent
date, makes his signature n of the
most familiar ones in the United
States. Hon. Lyons address is Au-
gusta, Ga. He is a member Of the Ma
tional Republican committee, and Is
a prominent and influential politician
He is a particular friend Of President
Mckinley.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

There Is also a new fashion in the
boxes employed for sending wedding
cake to frienGs-some are white, some
ivory and some are pearl and white.
bearing either a silver or pearl mono
gram or pretty little cupids OF hearts
on the covers. Occasionally the hand
writing Of the bride Is represented by
her Christian name written across the
TOP. Sometimes every box Is hand
painted and these are intended TO be
kept as a memento Of the event
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

In this connection it will be inter
esting to note In passing that the sec
ond American locomotive was built at
the West Point Foundry, near Cold
Spring, on the Hudson river, and was
called the BEST Friend" and from
that day to this the locomotive has
been n Of the best friends Of all our
people. But 1t is not alone our loco
motives that have attracted the atten-
tion Of foreigners who have visited
our shores. our railway equipment gem
orally has commanded admiration and
is now receiving the highest compli-
ment, namely, imitation by many Of
sister nations. Prince Michel Hill
koR, Imperial Minister of Railways Of
Russia, has, since his visit to the
United States a few years ago, con-
structed a train on much the same
lines as the New York Central's Lake
Shore Limited. Only a short time ago,
at the request Of one Of ,He
Imperial Commissions Of Ger
many, the New York Central
sent to Berlin photographs Of the
interior and exterior Of u finest cars
and other data in relation to the opera
tiou Of American railways. Several
other countries have asked for similar
information and there is a general
waking up Of foreign nations on the
subject Of transportation, brought
about mainly by the wonderful achiev-
ments Of American railways.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

The admiration Of foreign nations
for us is not by any means confined
to railways. One incident that startled
the entire world, and riveted the at
tention of thinking people everywhere
to American achievements in machin-
cry, was that Of the United States bat
tleship Oregon" built at the Union
Iron Works In San Francisco. and
which steamed a distance of more than
half round the globe, without loosening
a bolt or starting a rivet, and arrived
at her post off the island Of Cuba pre-
pared to perform any service required
Of her; and then having given a most
satisfactory account Of herself on that
memorable Sd Of July. 1898, of Santi-
ago, she steamed back to the Pacific,
and without unnecessary delay crossed
that great ocean to join Admiral
Dewey's feet at Manila. On her arriv-
al there the Secretary Of the Navy re-
ceived one Of those condensed mes
sages. for which the admlral-who has
shed undying luster upon the name OF
the American navy-is sSaRted. which
read as follows: Manila, March is,
1S99.-The Oregon and Iris arrived
here today. The Oregon is in fit con-
dition for any duty. Dewey"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
Denver Directory.
HARNESS

The best $50 dou-
bic Concord Har-
ness in Colorado
for SIS. With
%breeching. so. SO
double team har-
ness, with breech-
ing. SIC; S25 steel
horn stock saddle
for SIS: SIS single
buggy harness for
IS. so. Do not be
deceived by worth
destinations. but
order direct from
US and get the
lowest wholesale
prices. Catalogues
i. FRED MUEL-
Denver. Colorado.
EXAMINATION.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

The much-prized wedding raiment OF
certain American brides has been
treated to various discouragements.
Ono hride lost hers in a fire at New
port and another had hers ruined by
leakage In the hold Of a ship en- route
to Europe. Hence a new fashion has
arisen of having a special box for pre-
serving a relic Of the wedding cake,
covered with a piece of the same stun
as the wedding garment. It may be
square, round, or heart-shaped, with
an initial or crest on the outside. Some
times, besides the bridal cake cut on
the table, there Is a smaller one, to be
retained as a souvenir, bearing the
names Of the bride and bridegroom in
silver frosting, with those Of the
bridesmaids and best man and the
ushers. On the round box, in the CEN
ter OF the lid, a water-colored portrait
Of the bride is introduced, and these
boxes fasten with a silver clasp,
formed Of the united initials Of the
happy pair.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

81 was a sufferer from female weak
ness. Every month regularly as The
menses came, I suffered dreadful pains
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

The influence Of the press. particu-
larly in this country, is immense, and
it is growing year by year, and with
reasonable cooperation and reciproc-
ity between the press, the %transporta-
ton companies and the commercial
and Industrial interests Of the country,
there can be no doubt about our SUI
premacy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01

Seventeen years ago a bequest was
made to the city Of London by a benev-
client Italian gentleman of $4,000 to
form a fund to give a marriage portion.
Of $50 each to three poor girls every
year. Unfortunately, the sum was
quite inadequate, and up till now the
wishes of the testator have not been
carried out. However, the trustees
have allowed the money to accumulate
anddn two years time the capital viii
be sufficient for three girls to be en-
riched according to the desire of the
Italian %benefaotor.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-09-01
AT HYMEN,s ALTER.

Wedding rings are supposed to be
always the same, but still the fashion
Of them has altered lately among
smart people. The newest brides are
wearing plain gold c%irclets which are
about two-thirds than thoss
formerly worn jewelers. are also
showing a new ring. When worn it is
exactly like any conventional wedding
ring. In reality it consists Of two
separate gold bands, each made in a
spiral. These fit so closely together
az to form a perfect ring without visi-
BILE joint. This marriage ring is SYM
bolical Of the joining of two into one.