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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The war established the -uselessness
OF the monitor type for the ofshore
line OF battle, or for cruisers with
~squadrons detailed to assault points
at moderate distances from IN equip
ping base. Even before the war the
monitors want Of speed and its defects
as a gun platform we're fully recog-
nized by all naval officers whose opin-
ions are entitled to any consideration.
Owing to feet deficiencies we were
compelled to utilize the type on several
expeditions. On these the behavior Of
the ships was exactly as expected, and,
as they retarded the fleet, and by their
small coal radius and defective speed
could not fight their guns In an average
sea. Rear-Admiral Sampson and other
officers were compelled to give their
reputation for such work a blow which
ought to silence even the few zealots
who are more strenuous than iudicious
In their advocacy.
IL is quite another story, however,
when their employment for harbor and
coast defense in moderate weather is
considered. Here their inherent good
qualities are most highly developed and
their inherent bad qualities do not play
an overmastering part. Recognizing
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
RECENT

Celluloid Is used In the manufacture
Of a new eye-shield. a thin sheet be-
ing cut to fit over both eyes and bound
at the edge with a strip of thick felt,
which rests against the face and shuts
the eye in.
A German has designed a candle
holder which will not drop grease, the
candlestick carrying a tube with a
spring at the bottom and a cap at the
top. with a conical aperture through
which the top OF the candle is forced
as 1t buns.
A Delaware inventor has designed a
bell attachment for cyclometers, which
is fastened in the under side Of the
casing. with a spring clapper running
up to connect with a pin on one Of
the wheels Of the cyclometer to ring
the bell at every mile.
Furnace doors can be easily opened
without touching with hands by the
use OF a new improvement, a lever be-
ing pivoted on the floor to be stepped
on at one end lift the opposite end.
raising an upright rod attached to the
door to swing 1t open.
The hair can be shampooed by a new
machine without touching the hands
to the head and the dust or lather is
gathered up and prevented from get
ting on the clothing. a hood being
placed over the head, with a flexible
casing at the top which is moved
oyer All maria of the head
Passengers on railroads are automat-
ically registered by a new photograph
&c apparatus. designed TO be placed In
the top OF the car and having an auto
matte nash-light operator, which is
discharged as a person steps on the
platform 10 enter the car, exposing
the aim at the same time.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
How TO Ride mn HIN.

Mere brute strength Is not required
to climb Hills. There is a knack in 1t,
and that knack consists In getting the
right position Of saddle aud handles,
and then exertlng even and steady
pressure On the pedals. Stamping or
jumping On the pedals only means loss
Of power and useless straining of the
machine. The idea Is to bring the cen
ter OF gravity over the falling pedal,
and to make the fullest use Of ankle
action. The pedal must be pulled round
the dead center at the bottom, pushed
over it at the top, and the downward
thrust backed by the whole strength
Of thigh and body. Sit erect in the sad
die and grip the handles firmly. and
on no account think to climb a hill by
the up and down piston stroke used by
some riders.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

the navy, who decided that, with the
appropriation granted by congress, the
best results would be obtained by
building single turretcd vessels, the
turret to be Of the elliptically balanced
type, such as had been designed for the
recent battle ships, mounting two IL
inch guns Of the latest pattern. The
remainder Of the armament is to con-
sist Of four 4-inch rapid frers and a
secondary battery composed OF three
6-pounder rapid frers and four l.
FOUNDER automatic guns.
The armOr is to be noticeably heavy,
that attached to the hull having a max
imum thickness Of eleven inches in the
wake Of the machinery, and then taper
ing at the ends to Ave inches. The
width Of this belt is to be five feet.
The barbettes for the protection Of
the base Of the turret and the turret
machinery are to be ten inches thick.
The turrets will be nine inches thick
and carry their front plate or face in
clined at an angle Of about fjrty-fve
degrees.
The decks are to be one and FIVE
tenths inches thick, the coming tower
sever and one-half inches, and the
communication tubes through which
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
ANTS A SPIDERS.
Compensation for Building Their
Meats.

We all know that certain species Of
ants employ as slaves smaller insects
OF their W kind. Others keep insects
to milk as we do COWS. But perhaps
the most astonishing discovery of all is
the latest one, that there is in Austria
liza a green ant which, though very
clever in the building of its nest. ap-
pears to consider it an irksome duty
and so employ another insect to do his
work for him. A small spider is, there
lore trained to act as a servant in all
things. The green ants pay the spid-
ers for their labors in a coin that they
enjoy. 1t is by giving them to eat a
portion of the innumerable little egg
that they (the ants) lay. This is a
most agreeable arrangement for all.
man included, as otherwise the green
ants would rival the rabbits in over.
running Australia.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The Germans. who are so far ahead
OF many nations in a certain class Of
technical skill, have incorporated into
their plumbing practice a non-freezing
water pipe, which will save an meal
culable amount OF annoyance in a sim
gle winter. The purpose of the in
vention Is lot only to prevent the wa
ter from freezing. but to provide an OPP
p~ortunity for its expansion by cold. In
10 the iron pipe. IS far as It is above
the ground. there is inserted a second,
narrower pipe OF thin sheet tin or lead,
which Is filled with an elastic sub
stance, such, for instance. rs rubber.
This insertion remains unaffected by
the ordinary pressure. but II the water
should be frozen by extreme cold the
elastic insertion IS compressed by so
much as the volume Of water is in
creased by the freezing. With the COM
ing OF the thaw the insertion expands
again to IT'S original circumference.
The object OF the tin or lead around
the insertion Is TO prevent an u%npleas-
ant taste or odor being impaired to
the water. II Is said that water pipes
provided with such an insertion have
withstood a cold test Of 40 degrees cen
tigrade. while others that we're not so
provided invariably burst at that tenn
perature.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

There are various ways Of smuggling
precious stones. They are concealed
In cheese, in pomade, in soap. in cigars.
umbrella handles, walking sticks. in
the hollow handles of silver and tin
ware in preserved fruits and confec-
tionery. There is no comprehension
OF the ingenuity Of the diamond trader
who wants to cheat the government
and he generally succeeds. because he
a every advantage in his favor
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

We believe that the negro school, as
a rule, especially the school of higher
grade, has %inculcated false and vicious
notions in the negro, has made him
feel that he is too good for his natural
and proper place, while it has failed
utterly to fit him for a higher sphere
OF action. The wisest negro leader
in America, Booker Washington, ad-
mits this.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

My Youngling-'I come to you for
advice. II love a girl. and she told
me that she returns my love. Now,
what / would like to know is whether
a short or long engagement would be
better" Mr.. Benedict-"Make It short,
my boy, make It shOrt-the shorter the
better. Then, after you are married,
your wife will not have a chance to
repeat as much tiresome stun that you
said while YOU we're counting her as
she would n your engagement were
long drawn out. Exchange.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Let us have war;" shouted the bel.
ligerent patriot, iercely. Let us have
peace" replied the pacific patriot
quietly. Let us have something anv.
way" said the just plain patriot. SUI
gestively. Whereupon they forebor,
further discussion Of the subject and
agreed that they would all have the
same.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

John Brown Of Contra Costa county
is the happiest man in California these
days. Sixteen years ago he lost the
sight Of one eye and eleven years later
the other went. For the past five
years, therefore, he has been cropping
in supposedly hopeless darkness. He
would never have allowed himself to
contemplate at all the possibility of re-
covering his sight but for the argu-
ments of a neighbor and friend who
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

the wires connecting the coming tower
with all parts of the vessel will lead
will be three inches thick. The pro-
tective deck is to have a maximum
thickness of two and a half inches.
The new monitors show perhaps the
most marked improvement over the old
in the motive power. In the latter the
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Magnifying Glass and the Human Ey.
A German oculist say that constant
use Of the magnifying glass is an ex-
cellent protection against myopia. He
bases this statement on the fact that
'out Of se%venty-hve watehmakers ex.
amined by him scarcely 8 per cent Of
the number were shortsighted.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The great periodic star shower, which
is seen at intervals Of t~hirty-three and
one-half years, is due Nov. II or 10,
1899. On the same dates this year
also, a considerable display Of these
meteors is expected. They are sup
posed to consist Of matter which is
cold until rendered incandescent by
friction with the earth's atmosphere.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

their fighting value, and also, to some
degree, their e%xtraneous value as
schools of instruction for the proposed
national naval reserve, the navy de-
partment was directed last year by
congress to submit plans for four single
turreted monitors. These we're adopt
ed, and contracts were given out in
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Of 1862 are still the main features of the
new ships-that is, they will be fiat
bottomed vessels, armored on the sides
and on the deck, which Is slightly ele-
waited above the waterline, and will
carry turrets.
The designs for the new ships we're
prepared by the chief constructor of
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Mrs. Peck-'Henry, I've been talk
ing to you for twenty minutes, and
I'll bet you don't know a word I've
said"
Mr.. Peck-"Say, go and try to get
somebody outside Of the family to
take that bet, will your"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The growth Of fraternity among the
nations Of the world is strikingly
shown in the fact that the japanese i'm
perial court officially went into mourn
ing over the death of the Empress Of
Austria. When that empress was born,
Japan knew no more Of Austria than It
did Of the planet Mars, and cared as
little. Today the two nations are
united by formal treaties Of friendship,
and by the ties OF common human sym
pathy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The authorities at Washington have
decided that the Southern states which
have failed to live up to their promises
in the way of trust fund payments for
Indian lands cannot have the money
they have spent on equipping troops
returned to them. The cash is to go
to liquidate the claims Of the federal
government against them. The de-
cision will cause complaint but the
justice Of the move is s%elf-evident.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

It is reported that Cubans are anx-
ious to enlist in the United States
army. They have had considerable
experience in soldering, but desire to
acquire the sensation caused by the
sight of a paymaster.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

A gold coin passes from one to an
other 1000, 600, 900 times before the
stamp or impression upon it becomes
obliterated by friction, while a silver
coin changes between $3.50, O0O, OOC
times before it becomes entirely de-
faced.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The explosion Of another powder
mill calls 70 mind the fact that the
United States has lost almost as many
Of its citizens through such explosions
during the past year as they have
in battle.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

A catalogue Of 300 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Dia-
mond &c" Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works, South Omaha,
Nebraska.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Although a man may acknowledge he
has faults he seldom owns up to those
his friends accuse him Of.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

It may be eowardly to kick a man
when he's down, but it's sometimes
necessary in order to get him up.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
To Mal.e BsrIIn a ssaport Town.

It is announced that the German gov
eminent expects to be able to intro
duee a bill in the next session Of the
Prussian diet for the construction Of
a canal suitable for large steamships
between Berlin and stettin. practically
making Berlin a seaport town.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

What Is your idea Of a strong
minded woman?" zone who thinks
she can entertain a man without wear
ing frizzes." Chicago Record.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Too much OF the repentance nowa-
days is done in ~broadcloth and ashes Of
roses.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Il never cheated an honest man"-so
says a notorious green goods" dealer
who recently finished a term in the
~penitentiaTy. We see no reason to
doubt the truth Of this statement. The
man who offers counterfeit money for
sale does not expect a rush Of honest
customers. Whether he be a dealer
IN bogus currency or a mere pre-
tender, arranging to exchange blank
paper for lawful currency. his custom
ers know that he IS a rascal and they
believe that he Is going 10 sell them
counterfeit money. Their object Is 10
become rich by committing a felony.
The absurdities Of usual muzzllng or
ders appear more ridiculous than ever
In the light Of a simple device which
the Egyptian police have hit upon. In
Cairo and Alexandria notices are at
frequent intervals inserted in the news
papers n all the language spoken 10
those pOlyglot cities TO the effect that
tomorrow At midnight all strange
dogs found IN such and such a quarter
viii be destroyed" These notices are
also posted and widely circulated. 80
that anybody who really owns a dog
takes good care to keep Il At home on
lho fatal night.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

It's a consolation to some men who
are short on hair to know that they
are long on brains.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

We will soon begin to hear Of draft
riots" caused by people failing to shut
the door.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

It is said the snipe has a nerve u n
ming clear down to the end Of its
bill. The plumber must be that kind
Of a bird.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The scene-shifter is the principal &C.
tor In many moving scenes.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Art may be long at times, but It's
usually too short to make both ends
meet.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

We will forfeit 81, 900 IL any Of our pub
lished testimonials are proven to be not
genuine. TIE PIso Co., Warren, Pa.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The argument Of action is mor con-
vinclng than that Of words.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

One rap from a policeman's club is
sufficient for the wise.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

The bewhiskered old humbug IS
more popular than the barefaced lie.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

$50 you wish to marry my daughter?''
yes, sir" well, can you support her
In that condition OF idleness to which she
has always been accuRtomedY'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

A ~loquacious friend is often worse
than a discreet enemy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Uneasy lies the root that wears a
crown" says a dentists victim.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

Tho blunt MAJ o.t,a makes tho most
cutting remarks.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03

YOU your Christmas present now" why
ClaraY' I'm worn out changing my
mind about IT"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
THE INDEX

AZTEC NEW MEXICO.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-02-03
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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-04-28
No Importations Allowed.

II lis said negro miners are to be shipped
into this state to take the place of
strikers When notified that such was
the case, Gov. Jones instructed peace
officers at all points where mines are
located to allow no imported labor from
other states to be brought in, taking
the position Gov. Tanner did in the
Illinois miners strike. On March 22d
Gov Jones made an Intellectual proffer
OF his good Offices, as chief executive of
the state, to arbitrate the differences
between the striking miners and oper-
ators. When it was learned that the
state officers would attempt to prevent
imported labor being landed at the
mines, an injunction was applied for
and granted by United States District
Judge Rogers at Fort Smith against
Sheriff Harrell to prevent him from
executing such order, upon the ground
that he would be interfering with rail-
road traffic and the operation of the
mines.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-04-28
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Gov. Jones Says He Has No Author
ity to Suspend Operation of
Antitrust Law.
1uouGH FIRE LOSSES MAY Be ADJUSTED
Pence Oficers Advised to Prevent Foreign
Mine Labor From Being Imported Into
This state-Col. James n Henry Dead.
Weekly Crop Report.
Crop Conditions.

The weekly crop bulletin issued by
the Little Rock weather bureau for the
week ending April 25, reports condi-
,iops more favorable. The weather
during the first part Of the week was
favorable for the termination and
growth of vegetation, and for farm
work; farmers, generally, took advan-
tage of the favorable conditions, and
blowing and planting were pushed
rapidly. The rain Of the 21st and 22d
interrupted, and in some localities pre-
vented further blowing and planting.
In most sections the planting of corn is
completed, some has come up to good
stands and is being worked out, in
others the stand is not SO good; while
in other localities 1t has not yet
sprouted. Cotton planting is being
pushed as rapidly as the conditions of
weather and soil will permit; one cor
respondent in the northwest section
reports some cotton up. Wheat and
oats in the northeast section are doing
well; in the central and northwest
sections they have improved. In the
southwest they are doing we'll in some
portions; in others they are poor. Irish
potatoes are doing well in some Sec
tons, in others they are only fair, and
in others poor. Cut-worms have ap-
peared and are doing much damage.
In the northwest section the heavy
rains checked to some extent the ripen-
ing Of berries, but a good crop is
assured. All grasses are doing well.
and a good range is reported from all
sections.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-04-28
BRIEF MENTION.

The cost of the legislature to the
state for miliage and per diem was $685.
s25 81.
Nathan Combs, the wealthiest citizen
OF Fayetteville, died on the 25th, aged
SO years.
The South Arkansas Teachers Asso-
citation will meet in annual session at
Fordyce August 18th.
The ministers of Hot Springs are en-
deavoripg to have the saloons of that
city closed on Sundays.
cal condition permits, will go to Carls-
bad, Germany.
S. A. Bowen has been appointed cir
cult clerk of Ponsett county, vice T.
l.. Davis. resigned.
Rev. Sam Jones put in the past week
at Texarkana endeavoring to convert
the sinners of that city.
An s0-gallon Illicit still near Casa,
Perry, county, was destroyed by rev.
enue officers last week
quilt composed of 1, ,479 pieces, made
by woman so years old, was on ex-
hibition at Pine Bluff recently.
The lieutenant governor, attorney
general and one of the railroad COM
missioners are from Pope county.
The survey of road from Hope to
Stamps has been completed and it's
early construction is an assured fact.
The grain warehouse of T. ii. Bunch,
Little Rock. was destroyed by fire on
the Esd. Loss, SOS, 900; insurance, $780,
900.
An ordinance taxing drays and ve-
hicles passed blythe Pine Bluff city coun-
ell. was declared unconstitutional in
chancery court.
Roy Lambert was killed at Luxora
by Rich Perry. The coroners jury re-
turned a verdict to the effect that Perry
acted in self-defense.
Frank Blackwell, colored, wanted at
Gainesville, Ca, on the charge OF alb
ducting white girl, was captured in
Pine Bluff the other day.
1t is claimed within the past year i'm
provements amounting to sl01,3s5 were
made in Newport, besides, 1883 feet OF
new sidewalk was built.
The Masonic hall at Prescott, the
lower store of which was occupied by
the Prescott Hardware Company, was
destroyed by fire on the 2lst.
Gen. cambridge McRae, one of the
best-known lawyers in the state, died
at his home in Searcy April Esd. His
death was due to paralytic stroke.
Wisconsin company last week pur-
chased 10000 acres OF timber land in
jefferson and Saline counties, and viii
shortly erect big mill plant at Pine
Bluff.