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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

A Hartford lawyer tells OF a client.
IN one Of the adjoining towns who had
a farm 10 sell. lie had recently sunk
a well on 1t and the job cost quite a
sum; consequently, when he talked Of
disposing Of his property, the well
caused him considerable anxiety.
How much do you ask for the farm"
the lawyer asked. wal III tell yer"
drawled TIE farmer; 'Tn sell the place
for S7O0 with the well, and I'll let 1t
60 for $500 without the we'll"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Dispatches from New York v e that
a Manhattan woman last night cap
tured a burglar. If the history Of that
woman should be looked up, it would
be about an absolute certainty that she
vas a Chicago girl before migrating
10 the eastern city. Chicago worAen
alone know how to capture burglars
and no burglar who isn't an utter
stranger to the life Of this city would
think Of robbing a house where a Chi
;ago woman might be in possession.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

A distinguished historian writes.
while referring to our advent as a col
Onlzing power, that our influence for
good over European spheres win be Inn
mense. This result was just as inev-
liable as Is the cur which follows the
use OF H0stetter's Stomach Bltters. IL
cures Indigestion. constipation, ana
tones up the whole system.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

what has become Of the sanciity that
used to be attached to ones best
clothe82 They were folded away Mon
day morning and didn't appear for q
whole week. The association with
Sunday and sermons I'm time gave
them a sort Of sacred and religious air
that ia no longer associated with best
clothes, since they are put on for eve
cry dinkey little party during the
week.-Atchison Globe.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

They say that President McKinley's
trousers are creased only from the
knee down" THAT must give 'em a
sausage effect" Sausage enect?"
"Yes-below-knee "-C Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

An eastern bachelor has been COM
PEELED to pay $4,000 for hugging and
kissing a conhding maiden. He is one
OF those unfortunate men who have
failed to accommodate their ~predilec-
lions by joining the navy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Amateur sportsman-"What did /
bring down. Pat?"
Pat-"Yer dog, sur; blew his head all
on"
Amateur sportsman-"Where's the
blrd?"
Pat-"Picking at the dog. SUR
Harlem Life.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

First soldier-'I was one OF the men
behind the guns"
Second soidier-"You amt got moth
ing to brag or. ? was one OF the men in
front of them -syracuse Herald.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

There are over 200 brands OF wine
produced ia France, but more wine Is
drunk In England than ia France,
and London is the greatest wine mar
ket IA the world.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Russell Sage is a church man and
probably doesn't play cards. At any
rate, he showed no disposition t o fol-
low suit when he learned OF Mr.. Car
negie's future.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Great Britain's cheerful acceptance
Of the Bradley Martins as subjects
shows just how true and s~elf-sacrifc-
ing is her new devotion to the United
States.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

It Is thoroughly agreed that AmerI-
cas- Philippine troops are brave men.
BdR sssyd0es not convince the m5j5r
ity Of people that they should be killed.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Those friends Of Quay who are anx-
ious that he run for the office Of state
treasurer must have the most sanguine
dispositions in the country.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

An exchange say the town Of Cleve-
land is figuring prominently in the
Monnett bribery scandal. It takes fig
uring to solve problems.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Nothing pleases some men more
than to hear disagreeable things about
some one they have wronged.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The coming Of Dewey is expected to
greatly revive the tagging trade of the
bunting trust.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The name Of Diggles does not roll
on the lips. but it is on the roll Of
fame.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28
. CHILD's PARADISE.
JAPANESE RESPECT FOR THE
LITTLE ONE.

IL t. just as Great ne tho Kline Spirit
THAT IL 'relt for Gray Haira-what
an Observant Traveller says About the
Customs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

AS an Insull-ator against the matri-
mOnial current the president Of the
Chicago Edison company is no longer
q success. .
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The cat has nine lives, but that is
nothing to the number Of lives Of some
men sold by subscription only.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Nothing succeeds like an OmcehOid-
nrs successor.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

"Mulligan always boosted av his
oirish blood tin he an on th' houn-
drith round av th' ladder" "PhWat
was be thin?' Russian desint
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The child Of today is the critic Of to-
morrow, but unfortunately parents
never realize the fact until tomorrow.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28
HAS HEALING POWER.
NEGRO GIRL CLAIMS TO CURE
BY LAYING ON OF HANDS.

IL only Six Years OId-Chnd Claims
That she Can Make the blind See.
the Deaf Hear. and Lame wak-A
Remarkable Case.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Admiral Dewey was born in the not
very prominent state OF Vermont, but
he has expanded. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Father Time has to face %smokeless
powder IN his battles with m
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The higher a man rises the more he
has to depend on others to hold him
up.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Rev DR. Minot j. Savage announces
that be believes that splits have been
photographed He ought 10 read some
Of The articles IN freak photography.
which explain how the trick Is done.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The invalid realizes that he is on the
high road to recovery when he sees the
Doctors bill.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The majority Of the walters in res
taurants are guests.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The woman who hesitates at an auc-
tion sale sometimes wins by losing.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

New York does not want the peace
conference to interfere in any way
with its gas war.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Many a man who says he would
rather be right than president can't
be either.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

I'VE don't have any stated rainy sea-
son In THIS country"
Yes we do; It sets in when our pic
MICS begin"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

After a rough lie has been polished
Il is called hypocrisy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Milan has a curiosity In a clock
which Is made entirely Of brad The
maker Is a native Of India, and he has
devoted three years Of his time to the
construction OF this curiosity. The
clock IS OF respectable size and gDes
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

THAT italian author travels with four
teen trunks" Fourteen trunks2 Well,
I'd be ashamed to make such an expose
OF my rejected manuscriDts.N
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

To do away with the drudgery Of the
laundry use " Faultloss Starch" It gives
the best results with the least amount of
labor. All grocers large package, 1Oc.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Paper quilts are extensively used
abroad bg the poorer classes.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

More than 1000. 900 women work Cor
living Ia c-eat Britain.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

Capt. g. p. Farrell, captain and as
iistant surgeon Of the First California
volunteers, who travelled all over LuzOn
last October. found that the one tonic
Of conversation among the Filipinos
At the time was the coming tight with
the Americans. "They seemed" he
says, TO regard it as inevitable. and
were not disposed to avoid Il; even the
little boys were marching up and down
the streets and being drilled, and 1
never saw more military enthusiasm In
any country" The truth Is the Philip
pines were bought by the United States
without adequate information as to the
character and Intentions Of the inhab-
ltants. Even Gen. Merritt was SO de-
ceived that he gave It as his opinion
that the Fllpinos could not be induced
to fight He looked upon them as chill
dren who could be easily managed.
The entire number Of deaths to the
American forces since the opening Of
the war with Spain. both on land and
sea, through lighting and the result OF
sickness, amounts to 600. a little less
than half the soldiers killed in the
three days fighting around Chattan-
ooga %thirty-six years ago.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28
THE CAMEL DRIVER,
WHY IS HIS FACE so FULL OF
PATHos7

The Hot Sun pf August That scOrches
the Sands Of the Syrian Desert Has
Burned 1t to a Crlsp-Poor Hail
Moussa. 8
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

That was quick work OF the New
York legislature. The members we're
called together In extraordinary ses-
sion on Monday for the purpose Of
passing a franchise tax bill, which was
done pa "Wednesday. Then a bin ap-
propriating $4,000 for the entertain
ment Of Admiral Dewey went through
and the session came 70 a close.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-07-28

The new battleship Kentucky is to
have a fourteen-gallon punch bowl
That win be too small. Nothing less
than q barrel viii do for the Ken
lucky II her lame Is TO count for any
fhing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
THREE STABBED IN A FIGHT.
REsrAURANT-KEEPER AND WAITER ARRESTED
AFTER A FIGHT WITH HooDLUMs.

RESTAURANT KEEPER AND WAITER ARRESTED
AFTER FIGHT WITH HooDLUMs.
Three men we're stabbed two dangerously. in
fight in Adolph Rabb's restaurant at No 1876
Tenth-ave at 3 o'clock yesterday morning The
wounded men are Thomas McQuade. twenty-one
years old Of No. SAG West Forty ninth-st. stabbed
in the abdomen; John eastman nineteen. OF NO
- Tenth-ave stabbed in the abdomen and owen
Thompson, twenty-one, OF No. 431 West Forty
second-st wounded in the abdomen. The stab
bling is said TO have been done by Rabb, who
with John Mcvea Of No. 452 West Fifty-second-
ST. his walter was attempting to drive the men
from the restaurant
About Il o'clock on Sunday night Thompson Nc
men, entered the restaurant and threw dishes
about the place and broke mirrors 1t is said they
repeated their performance In another restaurant
on the block above. -
About o'clock yesterday morning the FIVE re,
turned TO Rabb's place. They ordered steaks. and
refused 10 pay for them. Rabb ordered them out
OF the restaurant. and they at once attacked MIN
and ms waiter. Both sought safety in the kitchen
where McNea grabbed a CLUB ana haoo picked h ep
Policeman Heckler reached the place he found the
sidewalk stained with blood. $50
McQuade said that Rabb had stabbed him, while
man who had cut them. McNea denied that ne
had used the knife at all He admitted having
pleqs MS club vigorously. and thought ne was
lusuhed In doing so in self-defence Raoo ad-
Hltteo having seized the oyster-knife while de-
tending himself, but denied having stabbed any
one Dr Qumby who came with the ambulance
and eastman were In a bad condition. He
thought their wounds would prove fatal
McNea ana Rabb were arragned In the West
sue Court later in the morning. and were held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
GonpERS VISITS COLORADO MINERS.
GOOD TREATMENT AT CRIPPLE cREEK-sYNPA-
THY WITH IDAHO STRIKERS.

GOOD TREATMENT AT CRIPPLE cREEK-sYMPA-
THY WITH IDAHO STRIKERS.
Colorado Springs. Col. May % (SpeciaD-Samuel
cornnArs president OF the American Federation or
Labor lectured before the local labor organizations
Tonight For three weeks he has been In COLORADO
studying the condition OF laboring men and or
ranizing them into locals Of the National order
He is well pleased with his success. In comparing
orranized labor in the West with that in the East
he said Il was rs thorough in the West as in any
section Of the United States.
Mr. Compers arrived this morning from can
vass Of Cripple Creek. where seven thousand min
ers are employed. The eight-hour system prevails
throughout the camp Wages are good and the
treatment Of laborers by employers is falr' ne
said The Cripple Creek Miners Union. In fact Is
a branch OF the Coeur d'Alene union. whose record
like that of the Molly Maguires Of Pennsylvania
strikes terror wherever known
The union has adopted resolutions denouncing
military interference at Ceur DAlene. Had that
interference been less prompt and less thorough
the Cripule Creek miners. Notwithstanding thelr
good treatment, would have struck IN sympatn!-
Mr. Gompers could not deny or confirm the report
that Colorado coal miners were receiving III s1iIe
narts OF the state only s3 month In wages me
la or organiza lions here I'm Denver. and wherever
Mr. Gompers has visited have adopted reso utlois
denouncng military interference at Wardner IN the
Cceur d Aene district. Some OF them denounce me
Administration, but most Of them denounce inc
Government and hint Of revolution. Mr.: GoHpers
will remain in Colorado until after the state col
vention OF labor orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
SENATOR PLATT'S STATEMENT.
POLITICIANS DETECT A NOTE OF HOSTILITY
TO THE GOVERNOR.


Republican and Democratic politicians in this city
who read with care the statement Of Senator J. L
Plat about franchise tax legislation. published yes
terday said they thought the tone Of the statement
was not friendly to Governor Roosevelt II was
difficult TO believe. they said that the severe con-
demnation Of the original Ford bill could have been
written deliberately by Senator Platt without inten
ton to cast reflections upon the Governor, who had
declared his intention to sign that bill unless the
Legislature promptly passed an amended bill 10
meet his views. Some OF the politicians declared
that the statement published would tend to create
GOODNESS, If not nl-feeng. between the Senator and
the Governor.
President Feitncr, OF the Tax Department said
yesterday that the criticism Of Senator Plat that
the original Ford bill provided not the slightest
hint Of the processes by which the value OF
franchise TO he ascertaned." applied 10 the
present law. The only change" Mr.. Feitner
said 'is to lay upon the State Board OF Taxes and
Assessments the duty Of fixing the value Of the
franchise instead OF having the local boards TX
the value. while the local boards are 10 give the
information upon which the value Is to be fixed.
II this was for the protection Of corporations
I fail to see how the corporations will gain any
thing by the change"
Newspaper men who desired TO learn the views
OF Governor Roosevelt regarding Senator Platts
statement unable TO get near him last night.
The Governor had come 10 the city and was In the
home OF his sister al No. $50 Madison-ave., but II
was said there that he had given strict orders not
10 be disturbed by representatives OF the press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
TILLEY WELL KNOWN IN BROOKLYN.
JAMAICA. LONG IsLAND-wHAT HE
SAYS OF HIS SON.


Sorrow for the capture and anxiety to the prob
able fate OF Captain George H. Tlley. Of the Signal
Corps who fell into the hands Of the natives the
island OF Negroes in the Philippines, are general in
Long Island. where he is well known. Only yester-
day morning Intimate friend Of Captain Tiey re-
ceived long letter from him. The captains father
lives in Jamaica. and the lived in Brooklyn for
several years
Captain Ty's letter is dated Iloilo. April q. He
described the nature OF his work In the Philippines
and how he had superntended the construction OF
new telegraph line between Iloilo and Jao, a dis
OF four miles. He added that he hoped to
return home soon. he did not care TO remain
any longer in the Philippines. Two days before
sending the letter Captain Tilley learned that he
had been breveted major in recognition Of his work
He is thirty-six years old. He spent his boyhood
In Jamaica, where he learned telegraphy. Then he
became operator in Western Union telegraph
office in Brooklyn. and later was appointed man.
ager OF the Eastern District branch office. For
some time before leaving for the war he had been
in the real estate business in Helena, Mont
George F. Tilley. father OF the captain. who is
veteran OF the Civil War. said yesterday that II
his son was dead he was glad that the young man
had died in the service Of his country
that he was proud 70 follow in my footsteps and
10 go forth on a mission for his countrys good. He
believed that he could give the best service e1era
Merritt in San Francisco. and was soon on his way
to Manila. For the last year he had been engaged
in laying cables between the different Islands OF the
archipelago and in accompanying the Army on us
expeditions. only two months ago he superintended
from iloiio to Bilbao. and ten minutes after the
landing greetings to General Miller, who great
less and I suppose that this led him among the
treacherous natives. where he was injured. short
informed He was member OF the First Presby
terrain Church OF Helena. and unmarried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
THE TALE OF AN ARM.

A STORY FROM CAMDEN WITHOUT AFFIpAvrrs-
Camden. May p (specaD.-A few days ago Mrs.
Grin D spangler. OF Trenton-ave, procured .
money order for 81 90 at the postofice. put II In an
envelope and dropped II in the maiing-box. Short
" before o'clock William Caulk. OF No. 326 Arch
St presented the order 10 Money-order Clerk
Thomas Simpson for payment An investigation
showed that Thomas Park. twelve years old. OF No.
Alb Fedcral-st. had taken II from the mailing box.
and had given il TO Caulk 10 have IL cashed. Park
also admitted doing the same thing about one year
ago The boy has a remarkably long and slender
arm which ne inserted through the opening IN the
box when a BILE opportunity presented itssf
and helped himself 10 the contents OF the oox.
The Youthful prisoner was locked up in the County
jail bending a hearing before United States Com
missioner J. Willard Morgan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
HEALF HAS Az EAR FOR MUSIC.
THE LONG ISLAND CITY MAGISTRATE DISCHARGES
NORTH BEACH HOTEL MEN WHO
HAD BEEN ARRESTED.

There was Joy at North Beach yesterday when It
became known that the managers OF the different
hotels arrested for violating the Sunday law. in
permitting music TO be played. had been discharged.
The accused were before Magistrate Healy. in Long
Island city yesterday. The Of Christopher J..
Dalton n floor manager. was made the test. Wal
ter c. Foster president OF the North Beach I'm
movement Association. was his counsel He held
that IL was not a violation OF the law TO play
,,usic in A hotel on Sunday Policeman Borden.
10 made the arrest. asked by the Magistrate
~ there had been any disturbance In the hotel. or
.rha,bcr tne music was pointed him a
nuisance He replied that everything was quiet
and orderly and that no complaint had been made
TO him but that ne was Following out orders when
he took Dalton into custody
Magistrate Healy said that the playing OF music
an sunday when everything was orderly. was not
yioiation OF the law and called attention 10 the
fact that music played In all churches on sun;
dav and there was never any complaint. He said
that he considered music a heavenly enjoyment and
Joseph Pfisner and Frank Keirns were also dis
charged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
CHILD KILLED, MAN INJURED.
THE FORMER STRUCK BY TROLLEY-CAR
IN ASTORIA. THE LATTER FELL FROM
ONE IN FAR ROCKAWAY.

Ida Bauer. eight years old. who lived with her
parents at No. 1875 Main-st Astoria. was killed by
a trolley-car OF the New-York and Queens County
Electric road yesterday afternoon The child start
ed 10 Main-st., between Willow and Wilsey
aves and was struck by a westbound car in charge
OF Arthur Costello OF No. 1879 Frankn-st.. Green
point The girl was thrown to one side and when
picked Up was unconscious. she was attended by
Or. Slckies Of Wlllow-ave.. who found that her
skull was fractured. She died within fifteen min
utes Costello was arrested by Detective Burden
and taken to the Seventy-fourth precinct station.
Frederick Foster. thirty-nne years old OF Charl-
ton-st. Manhattan fell from westbound trolley
car Of the Long Island Electric Railroad at Remsen
and Carlton ayes Far Rockaway. last evening. and
received severe bruises and was cut about the
face He was attended by DR.. Francke. and was
able 10 go TO his home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-30
rY.GOvERyOR W. NJ HOLIDAY DEAD.

Richmond. Va. May 2.-Ex-Governor Frederick
William Mckay Holiday died at his home in Win
chester to-day aged seventy-one. He born
in winchester. graduated from the academic de-
partment Of Yale and took the law course at the
University Of Virginia. When the Civil War broke
out he was practising law. but Immediately entered
the service OF his native State He to the colo
nelcy Of a regiment in the "Stonewall brigade ana
lost an arm at Slaughter's Mountain. On retiring
from the service he elected 10 the Confederate
Congress In which he served until the end OF the
war He was a Commissioner from Virginia to the
Centennial Exposition at Phis delphia in 1876 and
was elected Governor OF Virginia on the Democratic
ticket in 1877. His extended through one OF
the most exciting periods OF the virginia debt agi
tafion and though his administration IL not ranked
as a successful one. IL was pure and honest Ex-
Governor Holiday had been close student and
great traveller, and was fine speaker