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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

New York Journal; BY a novel form
Of t%repanning a S-year-old child, hith-
erto supposed TO be an incurable idiot,
regained It's reason through an opera
ton, which lasted hardly two hours, at
Bellevue hospital. The child Is Leo
Freedman Of No. l16 West Fifty-third
street, and there seemed no hope for
him until Prof. Woolsey Of Bellevue
heard Of the case and had the child
brought to him, when the operation
was performed " Prof. Woolsey. as
sisted by DR.. Christian. DR.. LOOMS
and Or. Mutt. IN the presence OF the
entire first surgical star and a large
number OF students.
After the child was etherized an In
cision was made from the base Of the
skull over the head to the frontal bone.
The scalp was then drawn down on
both sides and a triangular ineision
three inches wide and two inches deep
vas made into the right side OF the
skull.
IL was found that there was a guam
tity OF soft matter pressing against the
brain coils. and this was removed. A
similar operation vas performed on
the left side
Then came the novel Part Of the oD-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25
vARicosE VEINS.


@ @H
erecable nraIady.
According to those wise men who
delight to remind ne on every occasion
Of mans lowly origin, varicose veins
are among the penalties we have to pay
for standing on our hind legs instead
Of walking on all fours like the other
animals. It is chiefly, they a v, the
pressure Of the very high column Of
blood upon the comparatively thin
walls OF the veins that causes them TO
become dilated or "~varlcose." There
are other causes, however, that no
doubt contribute to the establishment
Of this unpleasant affection. The veins
of the legs are so far from the heart
that the blood in them is compare
lively little influenced BY either the
pushing or the suction force Of the
hearts contraction. The contraction
Of the muscles Of the legs, also, while
in some It favors the emptying
Of the veins, In others constructs them,
and dams back the blood. The con
stricting action Of the garter naturally
favors the occurrence Of v%aricose
veins, although, c~urlously enough, the
trouble Is more common In men than
in women. Finally, the enlargement
Of the veins may be favored by a gem
eral loss Of tone in the system; the
muscles and all the heshy parts become
iabby and do not support the veins as
they should, and the walls Of the veins
themselves participate In the general
relaxation and dilate. The discomfort
caused by varicose veins Is often very
severe The limb feels heavy and dis
tended, and there is a more or less con-
slant, dull ache, amounting sometimes
to actual pain Of a burning character.
Often in neglected cases, or after the
trouble has lasted for a long time.
ulcers form on the legs, which are very
difficult to heal. More rarely a greatly
distended vein may rupture. forming a
purplish discoloration beneath the
skin, or IL the skin has become thinned
it also may break and a severe hem
orrhage results. There is no actual
cure for varicose veins except a sur
gical operation, which is seldom desir-
able, and we must be c%ontented usually
with such relief as can be had by sup
porting the dilated veins by mean OF
an elastic stocking. This should be put
on Immediately on rising in the morn
ing and worn throughout the day. In
severe cases the patient should remain
in bed or on a lounge for a few days,
with the limb raised on a pillow in
order to favor the emptying Of the en-
gorged veins, while If there are n
signs Of Inflammation, cloths wet in a
cooling lotion may be laid on the part.
Youths Companion.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

GRAFTON. Instead Of the portion Of the
skull which had been removed being
replaced by gold leaf. small strips Of
prepared celluloid we're i~nterlaced and
fitted to the skull.
Prof. Woolsey asserts that this meth
cd will do away with all the danger Of
epilepsy, which 90 often follows ire
panning in after years, and which is
caused by the pressure OF the brain
against the unyielding artificial sur
face.
The celluloid viii expand with tho
brain.
The child stood the operation re-
markably well, and within FIVE hours
after Il wa taken from the operating
room showed marked signs Of improve
ment.
Prof. Woolsey says the child will
grow up to be normal and healthy,
both in mind and body.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

silverware should not be allowed to
drain, but should be washed in hot
suds and then dried Immediately.
The best "dishcloth" for silver and
plated ware is a sponge. Canton fan
mel cloths should be used for drying.
A good receipt for silver polish is
n quart Of rainwater, two ounces am
monia and three ounces OF precipitate
Of chalk. Keep we'll corked. For
cleaning raised designs use a small
brush.
When the house is closed in summer
the silver can be kept bright by put
ting It into an air-tlght case and lay
ing in a piece Of camphor about the
size Of a hickory nut.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Red-headed people, as is well known.
are less subject to badness than 9th
ers. A London doctor explains the
matter thus; The hair Of tie red
headed is relatively thick, n red hair
being almost as thick as five fair or
three brown hairs. With 10000 red
hairs the scalp is we'll thatched. whers-
as with the same number OF fair hairs
one is comparatively bald. It takes
100, 900 fair and 105, 900 brown hairs tc
cover adequately an ordinary head.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25
.ephony.


~ * oAs,nn vineyards.
asgy M 3outEe "a it is USE
for trailing vines ind Is found OF great
service in keeping thieves out Of the
vineyards after dark. The vines be-
ing in many cases only a few feet apart
1t is a matter Of considerable difficulty
to avoid the %barbsTeven in the daytime
and at night it is practically impossi-
BILE. The wire need be only Of the light
est kind, as the lengths used are COM
paratively short and no cattle have to
be eontended with.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

No Match for the American Bantam.
Three game cocks were brought back
from Porto Rico by Admiral Sampson
for his boys and placed at the samp-
o home at Glen Ridge. N. J.. They
had records as fighters. and some care
was taken to keep them from attack
Ing and hurting a little American ban
tam which strutted around the place.
These precautions failed. however, and
the bantam killed two Of the Spanish
chickens n after the other, and the
third roasted so high that It took the
admiral's glass to ind him.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Your father, l think, was a literary
man." remarked the passenger sitting
on the end Of the a seat. II knew
him pretty well, being somewhat in
the same line Of work myself"
Possibly, sir" stimy replied the
passenger who was occupying two
seats. Literature with him, however,
was merely an ~ayocation and not a vo-
cation. He didnt have to follow It.
Jas some people do. When he got tired
Of it he laio down the pen"
Laid down the pen. did he?" re-
Joined the other, Il notice he seems
to have let one OF the hogs OUT
Chieago Tribune
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Many interesting evidences OF an
Client mining are being discovered in
the South African gold aelds. These
ancieat miners used metal tools for
wor Eg SOFT Bounds and the remains
have been found OF small furnaces for
sharpening their tools. They also un-
derstood the use Of ire for disin-
~tegrating the gold bearing rock, but
their knowledge Of mining was ex-
tremely limited. especially when con-
trasted with the scientific methods Of
the present day.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

ANANW NAAANNNMa
Fair Mildred has a tender heart;
Il makes her sad TO see
Bad boys espy the brides nest
And tear It from the tree;
Yet, while she eorrows for the bis
The solemn truth is that
She always has a wing or two
Amxed unto her hat.
Fair Mildred has a tender heart;
She says the butcher who
Would slay a little calhe must
BE cruel through and through;
Yet while she chides The butcher and
Abhors his cruel steel,
Sweet Mildred, tender past compare.
Is very fond Of veal.
Chicago News.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

In his %earnestness the great popuIlst
orator forgot himself. Let us not
wash our party linen in publicP' he
cried passionately. Instantly his au-
dience was upon its feet, crying out
angrily. Il should say" faltered the
orator, now, clearly much chagrlned.
let Us not sponge our party celluIoid
In public" Hereupon there was much
applause, followed by singing by the
glee club.-Detroit Journal.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Sadie Tunic. the ~18-year-old girl who
was struck by lightning in New York
last Tuesday and nearly killed, was
carrying a steel-rod umbrella. Medical
men say she will probably recover
from the paralysis. and they also say
that the bolt was attracted by the
steel rod. Passing down tho rod, the
lightning burned the girls nose, then
crossed to her right cheek, went down
her neck, across Tire chest from right
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The instruments now known as the
telephone and the microphone are of
comparatively recent invention, but the
origin of the names dates back many
years. In 1927 Wheatstone gave the
name Of %microphone to an apparatus
invented by him to render weak sounds
audible. and in 1s45 a steam whistle
or trumpet giving roaring signals in
foggy weather VAS called telephone
by Capt. John 7 'elaE while Sudre
assu tie same na1e In 1854 for a sys-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Poland's rehabilitation as a nation,
tho plan now suggested by a able
Russian general. would be an act of
justice so colossal that the world in
lifting its hat to the white car would
forget that cold hard reasons lay be-
hind It all. Russia. with Poland in
terposed between the Muscovite from
tiers and the borders OF Austria and
Prussia, could withdraw her enormous
ga%rrisons and could turn all these
myriads Of soldiers unchecked on east
ern Asia, while Germany could like
wise 10 concentrate her troops as to
%effectually overaWe the ever-chadng
and r%evengeful France. The Poles. a
strong and able people, would govern
themselves with wisdom, and Nicholas
Of Russia could carry to the grave the
memory and consciousness OF an act
as great and noble as that Of his father.
the Hberator Of the serfs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Husband-My dear, l want to ask
one favor before you go of on that
long visit.
Wife-A thousand. my love. What
is It?
Don't try to put the house in order
before you leave"
1T isn't hard work"
Perhaps not, but think Of the ex-
pense of telegraphing to you every
time want to find anything. Pear
sons Weekly.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

g ~ noardsioe. Of Sc. Jobnavmic. Sci
Lightning 20 Work.

~" wv" vi
Lightning 70 Work.
Near st. townsville, New York. Is
farm Of 800 acres belonging TO CIV
Beardslee.
On this place IS a complete electr
plant, which produces the current ~
lighting and heating. as well as u
plying the power for other O%peratioI-
connected with the farm, according
the New York World. I
This electric installation Is the hrstc
It's kind ever used for doing the VIC "
Of farm hands. tel
All the mechanical energy is supple
by nature, and the cost and main
saEee 81 tite plant is inexpensive. <
has demonstrated that electricity "a
for manual labor Is a success.
The farm land Is situated on be-
sides Of the East Canadian ere
which is "A good-sized stream contR
ing two falls within the bounds off,
Beardslee property. These waterfs
one Of which is sixty feet and the o.
$50 feet high, furnish the power.
The farmhouse is brilliantly lig
and well heated by electricity. Us
Kitchen is supplied with an electric
heated cooking stove and in the laf Z 4
dry the hatirons are heated by
same power. In the dairy the chs
and other appliances all have cleo n.
current attachments. The grounds
lighted by several arc lights, and 20
use In the barns greatly facilitatesass.g
work and lessons the danger Of fire 9
The owner Of the farm employed Z
Westinghouse company tO puts "a
scheme into operation.
The smaller fall was used asdi
operating power. and near It was m
a power house, I'm which was placel3
1SO-kilowatt Westinghouse generad =
connected with a horizontal turb
operated by the water. 81 p
From this central power house n a
current is transmitted by wires toll B
dwelling house and other buildings
One motor of ten-hOrse power r q
a moving machine, another a thr, Z.
ing machine and a third works a fOl
four-inch saw for cutting logs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Save during the rainy season, Lake
LEROY. in western Australia, Is quite
dry. But as the water evaporates as
the hot weather approaches, a smooth,
CLASSY floor Of crystalline salt is de-
posted. Those living on the shores
have found a means Of utilizing this.
All boats which sail on the lake
when possible are during the dry sea-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

"A Chicago man who wanted money
went to Boston for It. reached for It
and acquired It, making $4,000 clear
profit in seven seconds working time.
The fact that he got It by grabbing
1t from the tellers window Of a bank
and that he was caught half a day
later and win serve several years for
a few hours possession OF the money
does not detract from the fact that
this mans way Of gaining wealth dis
counted the methods OF all the Wall
street hnanciers for speed and limit Of
capital involved.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

In China guests at dinners
around between the courses. This
supposed to keep the digestion in Fl.
condition, but the hustling Amerii
needs something else, and there is No
ing better than Hostetter's StOma
Bitters. IF a man or woman is sudl
ing with constipation, indigestion
any stomach trouble, it's their IA.
If they don't get well.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Every forward step IN the worlds
progress both ~necessitates and facili-
tates the taking Of another. The great
expansion Of British and American
colonies IN the tropics has set medical
and other scientific men to studying
the conditions Of life and health la
those lands. and has led to the founda-
ton OF schools for the study OF trop-
ieal diseases. Il Is coming to be reoog-
mixed that tropical countries have
hitherto been in~salubrious largely be-
cause no scientific EFFORT has been made
20 deal with the disorders peculiar 10
them.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

"This man is too b%elligerent to suit
me-" said the German emperor
thoughtfully. Hes always ridicul-
ing the idea OF peace and declaring
that war is inevitable. He Is stirring
things up altogether too much. /"
Couldn't you get him out Of the ooun-
try for a while?" That's a good idea.
III send him to the peace conference. "
-WashinEton Star.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

WHY are Browns gas bills so much
Fighter than his n~eighbors' bills?"
asked the manager Of the company.
Does he burn SO much less gasp"
NO" replied the meter inspector,
but the suspicious %scoundrel always
goes to the meter with me and jots
down the figures himself. Chicago
Post.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The plans for the reception Of Ad-
miral Dewey on his return home al
ready promise a severe test Of his en-
durance. He is represented as dread
ing the ordeal. Hospitality ought to
exhibit its merciful side. Welcoming
speakers might be given leave to print
their remarks. A Notwithstanding
league ought to be formed forthwith.
The hero has earned the right to see
his native land without paying the
penalty Of fatiguing experiences. But
what a tribute to him is the fact that
precautions need to be taken lest his
countrymen overwhelm him with ex-
pressions of affectionate admiration!
Public men are not often interested in
plans for the suppression OF applause,
or solicitous because the people seem
too glad to gaze upon theml
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The Chicago river was ohiclally in
spected again last week. When not
deciding which way it would prefer TO
flow for a change. the river manages
to put in the time pleasantly invent
ing new surprises n odors for the
benefit Of adventurous explorers.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

France followed the English constl-
tuition rather than the American in
regard to Its pr5mIers and cabinet; but
La Belle France gets more amusement
and nor interesting conversation at
the cafes and on the boulevards out of
a cabinet in a week than England does
in a month. A cabinet crisis seems,
in fact, to be peculiarly pleasant and
stimulating to Frenchmen, who are
lever quite SO sure that life is worth
the living as when hanging on the edge
q a crisis at the Elysee.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

They had been talking about the in
surance on the church, when the little
n suddenly broke into the converse
ton.
The church is Gods house, ISN'T
it?" she asked.
Yes, dear" replied the mother.
And does he get the insurance II It
burns DOWN." was the next question:
Chicago Post.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Mrs. Grimes-Mr. Gushwell was real
good, wasn't he? Relict Of Departed
Poliucian-Yes; but one thing / didn't
Ike what he said about Tom having
allied every ONCE IN the git Of the PEG
pio Tom wa no beggari whatever re
got 10 paid for. Boston Transcrlpt
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foo
Ease, a powder for the feet. It maxi
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cur
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot an.
Sweating Feet At all Druggists an.
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample SEM FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

A Missouri enactment prohibits thu
authorities Of any city from granting
a railroad franchise on any street ex.
cept on the petition Of landowners
representing more than one-half OF tho
frontaEa Of the stree
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The courts should show considerable
liberality to those persons who apply
to have their names changed. Some
parents are very cruel in naming the
babies.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The German reichstag is also get
ting ready to hand over the neat sum
Of 100000 marks to Spain. AS a
real estate broker Spain has had 4
good run Of business lately.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Yes, we we're mighty glad to get
home"
What was your hurry?"
We want a visit from those people
who thought they were entertaining
us. If we don't use them up root and
branch inside OF a couple OF weeks
you may call us Indians. cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

why must you and your wife sepa-
rate. Pat? Can't the trouble be patched
np2"
mo. sir. That's ioost II. She won't
patch up me pants. Philadelphia
North American.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Gen. Fred D. Grant has arrived at
Manila. For the first time since the war
began he is in a position to demon
strate whether or not he is "a chip Of
the old block"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

BY throwing a thin man out Of the
window he would come down plump.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety Of Jokes. Gibos and Ironlea
Original and selectod-Flotsam and
Jetsam from tho Tide Of Humor-
witty Sayings.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The overproduction Of Cuban colon
els is by no means strange. The same
thing has happened in Georgia and
Kentucky.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Doubtless the Costa Ricans are aware
of the fact that by licking Nicaragua
they would stand a chance Of acquir-
ing a fine canal site.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25
THE INDEX.

Our pride looks suspiclsusiy like the
vanity Of other people.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Miss Pasae-choily seems to think
that Pm keeping my age remarkably
well. Miss Curt-Yes. he told me that
he never heard Of a single Instance
where you gave Il away.-Philadolphia
Record.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Mrs. Jones. them people mex doc
wants to borry the lawn mower"
MI right, Mary Ann. Tell them "
haven't any, but will lend them our COW,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Troubles and cyclones cause lots Of
worry, but they o o blow over.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The only thing that gives weight to
q fish story is the scales.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Cheily-l sing only faw my own
amusement. ye know.
Mabel-And does It really amuso you
20 see other people Euner7
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

"Bobbler's wedding was the culmina-
ton Of a romance. He met his wife
on a train"
"He did7 why doesn't be sue the
company ?"-Indianapoils Journal.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The advanced woman who sees
things as they are sometimes drives
her husband to seeing things double.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

A little hattery tastes sweet to a
wise man and a good deal Of It tastes
sweet to a fool.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

is rapidly superseding the old style starch
~. II saves labot saves money and makes
eJg re "a cuffs look like new. All grocerl
sell it haFge package 10c.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Little girls have to be introduced to
each other; but all small boys are ac-
q~uainted.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Ambition is a feeling that you want
to do something that you know you
can't
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

A dog kennel should be buh. Of wood
with the bark on and lighted by a bay
window.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Civilization enables some men to
realize the fact that they are savages.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

The sexton makes a grave mistake
when he digs It In the wrong lot.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

ALWAYS ON ALERT FOR WHAT
rs NOT HIS.

How oregon was Saved from his
Capacious Paw-rhe story Of a Ride
Across The Continent. BY Fred NIyron
Colby,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

Some like solitude amid fine scenery;
others prefer to be alone in a crowd,
or else desire a complete change from
their accustomed surroundings, like a
sailor who stipulated that his bride
should take him well out Of sight Of the
sea. But the most ideally perfect
honeymoon, according to a sentimen-
talist, is when two lovers have been
parted. and after long grief and pain"
they meet once more, not to be disil-
lusioned, as sometimes happens, but
to find the love of former days more
than renewed. Their wedding follows
swiftly on the happy meeting, and they
go off with the glamor of it stiIl In
their hearts. to some place Of sunny
weather and perfect beauty. Such an
experience Of happiness as that is rare
but for those who are fortunate enough
to win it tho remembrance must re-
main a lifelong joy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

'~ClementIne. w,lQt did you do with Il
curtain goods vow bought lest Heeh
Well. IL Was entirely tho gay ana 10
for curtains, so 1 made a shirt waist
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-08-25

This wireless telegraphy is great q
II don't know: II my wife gets at
I'll have so many bundles to carry hon
that they won't let me ride on the cars