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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14
KING OF THE TRUSTS.
STORY OF THE RICHEST MAN
IN THE WORLD.
John D.. Rockefeller, the tandard on
MaEnate' Probably Owns That salts
factory Distinotion-Ho Was once .
VERY Poor Boy-story OF His Life
Especial Latter.l

John d. Rockefeller, now probably
the richest man in the world. spent his
boyhood in a little house about three
miles out Of Owego. N. Y. When he
was eve years old his father moved
from a small farm OF ninety acres near
Owasso Lake, just north Of Moravia.
he was a poor farmer. this elder Rock
e%feller. ne was rarely at home, and
s hired man did all the work Of the
farm.
John d. Rockefeller grew up like
the country boys he played with. He
was like his mother, and he learned
his thrift from her. The house he liv-
ed in was n of the humblest in that
neighborhood. It stands now exactly
as when the young Rockefellers used
to tumble down the steep back stair
way or Chamber over the low roof, a
story and a half building, painted
brown, with no porch and no wings,
and almost too small to furnish elbow
room for a family of six.
The young Rockefellers grew up
among these surroundings, under the
guidance Of their mother. She was an
invalid when the family came to Owe
go, and for several years afterward
was unable to go outside the house.
But she was a woman Of strong char
acter and ambitious for her boys. She
kept them in school and taught them to
be industrious and saving. Their tasks
at the family woodpile and in the lit
tie garden were uot many, but the
mother saw to It that each boys work
was regularly performed.
One of the farmers, for whom the
young Roekefellers occasionally work
ed on a Saturday, said: I'VE always
looked on Will Rockefeller as smarter
than John, and liked him better. too.
II VIII had a piece of work to do he'd
pitch right in and set through 1t as
quick as he could, but John would sit
down and spend half the time hgur-
ing out the easiest way before he be-
gan. We always thought he was a
little too lazy to make much Of a far
mer.
II don't know that It was exactly
~laziness, either. When he tackled a
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

their business and destroying COMPETE
ton, and Flagler carried out these
plans, following Rockefeller's direc-
tons implicitly and relentlessly. An
drews looked after the %rehneries.
In 1870 the business of Rockefeller,
Flagler & Andrews was merged into
the Standard Oil company, which
started out with a capital of 81, 900. 900.
At the age of 81 John d. Rockefeller
had become a millionaire.
The extension OF the Standard OIL
trust not only over the entire United
States. but into Russia and even into
Canada, is a matter of too recent his
tory to need be nor than mentioned.
Today Mr.. Rockefeller's wealth is va
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14
PorENrArE
who Ruled tho Hotel Register 10 Hi-
Own Royal Way.

Own Royal Way.
New Orleans Times Democrat:
when l was in business with ". G.
Coup, the famous circusman," said Mr..
J. A. Whyte, the impresario, I'VE once
had occasion to make a business trip
to the northwest, and stayed a week or
so in a certain big city. the name OF
which isn't essential to the story. We
put up at the leading hotel, which is
one Of the finest and best known in
the United States, and would have en-
joyed ourselves II It hadn't been for
the head clerk. He was one OF a breed
that has since become obsolete-thRnk
heaven!-a naughty, disdainful poten-
tate, who considered 1t beneath his
dignity to show the slightest courtesy
to any Of the guests OF the house. Mr..
Coup, as all who knew him will con-
Arm, was a polished man of the world,
totally careless Of money, never ON
planning, but accustomed to punctil-
ious service. He bumped against the
majestic ruler Of the register several
times and endured his affronts in ST
lence. At last he told M quietly Ia
secure quarters at another hotel, which
I was only too glad to do. I reported
that arrangements had been made, and
he went down to settle our account.
What is our bill, Mr.. King?' he asked
suavely. MY names not King
snapped the clerk, and he proceeded to
figure up the amount. Coup took out
his pocket hood. Strange he said,
pensively, but I have been under the
impression all along that your name
was King Well, my name amt
King retorted the clerk. and 1 don't
know how you got that idea MOI T.
said Coup, unless 1t was because you
act so much like one"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Il is evident that Beresford's inves-
tigation in China has impressed him
with the fact that the main struggle in
China must come between Russia anG
his own country. In his visit to the
United States he hopes so to influence
public opinion as to make 1t possible to
secure the aid of the United States in
the inevitable struggle. 1t may be that
when the struggle ome we shall find
that our best interests do not lie very
close to those of Great Britain, but
there is no haste. Our trade in China
is growing, and when II commerce
is actually threatened it will be time
enough for us to interfere. Russia Is
our friend always. England-well,
history tells that story.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The senate has refused to a%pproprl-
ate 100000 for the extension Of the
pneumatic tube postal service bill. The
reason given for this hostile action is
that the senate committee decided that
the tube system was not practical and
recommended its discontinuance I'm
cities now using it after the expira-
ton Of existing contracts.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The Chicago banks have recently
adopted the policy Of charging 81 a
month to customers to keep a running
deposit account of not more than $500.
The small accounts are said to be n
profitable to banks as a rule. but the
new Chicago policy Of imposing q tax
on them is exceptional.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Throughout Germany Emperor Will
liam's trip to the holy land is con
sidered the cleverest stroke of his
reign, as it has made him powerful
friends among the most powerful party
in the reichstag, the centrums, or cath
olics,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The Man Who Blundere Ahead.
The man who thinks he knows It an
And makes absurd mistakes
Gets farther than the wise man who
Refrains from things there are to do
For fear Of making breaks.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Quoted. A cavalryman starts on at a
gallop. He carries strapped onto his
back a sort Of "bobbin," about which
is wound a roll Of telegraph wire. and
which turns Of itself on an axis. The
end Of the wire Is held by another
cavalryman. who secures II to a tree;
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The Wisconsin legislature has passed
a bill TO prohibit members Of future
legislatures from using free tickets up
on railroads. Il Is understood, how
ever, that many Of the members OF the
present Wisconsin legislature would be
willing to serve again II pressed TO do
80.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Several letter writers have asked.
members Of the Illinois legislature to
demand the resignation Of United
States senator Mason. The fact that
the people who want Mr.. Mason's ca
reer as a statesman cut short object
to the publication Of their names is
pretty good evidence that they have
little faith in the cause they advo-
cate.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The Russian army has been con-
Quoting some very interesting exer-
ciBes In military telegraphing. the OBJ
iect being to establish telegraph sta
tons In the open with the greatest
possible rapidity. The Illustration
shows how the operation was con-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Vienna has made a beginning OF
construction of bicycle paths through
its streets. Ground has been conceded
for the construction Of a new street
on condition that a strip be prepared
for the use OF bicyclists.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Many Of the worlds greatest men
are unknown to fame. They are great
because they share their joys with
others and keep their sorrows strictly
to themselves.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

BY the aid OF a little red tarlatan the
failure Of the peach crop lie will wear
the same old blush.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Chicago capitalists are endeavoring
10 form a thraahing-machine trust
Every day OF two the trust formers
bring 10 Hight some industry that the
general public had completely forgot
ten
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Gomez is said to be winning honors
as a diplomat. Maybe there is some
truth after all in the dubious old
adage which declares that it is never
too late to mend.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The ideal Juror is a man who never
reads the papers. OF II he does is un-
able to understand what he reads.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The Russians may be a little slow,
but they have shown a willingness to
bear their share of the white mans
burden" by pushing of 300 Chinese at
Ta-Lten-Wan.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

It Is doubtless Gen. Miles opinion
that nothing he can say to the court Of
inquiry will raise the rank OF that
spoiled beef.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

When a married couple or a pair Of
shoes are exactly alike they fail to
make a fitting pair.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Don Carlos has done but one thing
to distinguish himself. He has given
the pretender business a mighty black
eye.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

An amateur poet recently failed for
$4,000. We know a lot of profession
ais who would be willing to fail for
half that amount.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Prince Henri Of Orleans a y that he
is always at the disposal of his coun-
try. That is why he is out of the
country at present.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The telephone enables some men to
lie without becoming confused.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14
STUDENTS IN JAPAN.
coEDUcATIoN UNKNOWN TX
cEPT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Whole Class often strikes and Refuses
70 Attend = Certain Unpopular Pro-
foasors Recitation, Thus Compelling
the Trustees 20 Dismiss Hin.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The world would soon cease TO gy-
rate II II we're not for our hobbies.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The latest social novelty in the East
is the musical tea" Worse yet, the
musical teas" are held on Sunday aft
ernoon.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

The man who doesn't believe in
heaven or the other place always wants
the earth.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14
THE INDEX

IT'S foolish to supply your wants with
%unhealthful supplies.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

His ~satanical majesty never gets
tired jollying people who boast Of be-
ing self-made.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

No man ever gets so poor that he
can afford to have holes in his pocket.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14
e" Onb the First Step
Is Difficult =

The first step IN Spring
should Be to cleanse Nafnre'S
house from Winters accump-
lations. Hoods SarsaparilLa
does this wonk easily. II Is
Americas Greatest Spring
Medicine. Hpurffes the blood,
as millions of people say.
Il makes the weak strong, as nervous
men and women gladly testify. Il
cures all blood diseases, as thousands
of cured voluntarily write. It is just the
medicine for you, as you will gladly say
after you have given II a fair trial.
Bad Blood" Although past 20 years Of
age 1 am thoroughly well. It was three
bottles OF Hoods s~arsaparilla that made
me so after spending over $50 In medical
attendance. Ny trouble was a raw sore on
my ankle" MRS. LOUISA MASON, Court
Street, Lowell, Mass.
Running Sores" After worrying four
UnNlhAn 4 hANN my NAAAAANM AANNu = DANau@
parilla and it cured them OF running sores.
Hoods Pills cured me Of dyspepsia and
constipation" MRS. KATE K. Thomas, 81
Governor st., Annapolis, Nd.
ConsumptlVe Cough - 4" Five years
ago / had a consumptive cough which re-
duced me to q skeleton. Was advised to
take Hoods SarBaparilla which / did and
recovered normal health. I have been wen
ever since" MATILDA B-RIDoKWArER, Cor.
Pearl and Chestnut Stg. J~energonvfle Ind
d6od3. SAJqbddN
aZ4a4
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

Il may take nine tailors to make a
man, but M woman can break him.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

AS a last resort Aguinaldo might
trade his gold whistle for a rabbits
foot.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1899-04-14

HoOd's rnls cure liver ms, the nonlrHtating and
the only ehthartlo 70 take Will Hoods sarsapaTilla
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
YACHT RACE OFF.
Too Much Fog and Too Little
Wind For TOday's Contest.

Sandy Hook, N. J., Oct. 10-9:40 a. m.
BY the Associated Press dispatch
boat DalzeH.-There will be no race to-
day unless the heavy fog lifts and there
is more wind. At this time the COlum-
bia and Shamrock are still at their
moorfngs. The fog is very thick and the
breeze is not strong enough to make
the yachts ensigns tail out. There were
only five men besides Capt. Barr on the
Columbia when the Associated Press
tug went alongside. Capt Barr was
walking the deck impatinently. On the
st. Michael, Mr.. c. Oliver Iselfn and
his friends were reading the newspa-
pers. When asked if he would race to-
day, Mr.. Iselin replied that he would
not unless it cleared. He could not say
whether or not there would be race
tomorrow, but was waiting to have a
consultation with representatives of the
New York and Royal Ulster Yacht
clubs. Sir Thomas Upton also said
that he should not attempt to race to-
day in heavy fog and with little or no
wind. The ShamrOcks full crew was on
board this morning and a man was at
the topmast head working for an hour.
RACE DECLARED OFF.
The race for the day was declared off
a little after II o'clock, the signal let
ter "R" being sent up and the commit
tee and tugs at once turned their prows
eityward. The torpedo boats and rev.
enue cutters were soon moving careful
ly away through the fog and the small
fleet of excursion steamers, yachts and
press boats followed
The mist was thick at that time and
the wind was not blowing more than
two miles an hour.
A bet of $500 even money that the
Shamrock would win was made on the
stock exchange today.
The committee has decided that the
next yacht race will be on Thursday,
the subsequent races being sailed on
succeeding days thereafter except Sun
day until the contest is decided.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
WILL ADD $3.50.
Soldiers Banquet Fund to Receive a
Valuable Concession.

A short business meeting Of the com
mittee from the Grocers and Butchers,
and a committee from the Trades and
Labor assembly, was held last night at
Webers hall, to take some action in re-
gard to the disposal of the money which
is now in the bank, being the proceeds
of the picnic which was given last
year. Some little discussion was in
dulged in by those present IN regard to
the disposal of the money, and it was
the sentiment of all, that the money
should be voted to the defraying Of the
expenses of the banquet, which is to
be given to the Twentieth Kansas regi-
ment upon their return to Topeka. No
definite action could be taken, however.
upon the matter, until the Trades and
Labor assembly, as an organization,
should vote on the question. In conSe-
Quence of this, action was deferred un-
til Friday night, when the assembly
meets and the money will no doubt be
voted to the banquet purposes and the
committee from the assembly, be SO in
structed to report to the groceIs and
butchers.
The voting of this sum of money,
amounting to about $3.50 to the defray-
ing of the expenses of this banquet,
will be great help at this time, as
all possible money which can be col
lected for the entertaining of the
Twentieth Kansas. will be needed. The
money which would have been used by
the banquet can be used for other fea-
lures in the entertainment. The gro
GERS and butchers expect to make this
banquet a great success, and are max
ing plans to give the boys of the TWen-
tieth one of the best meals which they
ever had There will be all kinds of
good things to eat, and plenty of every
thing The grocers and butchers meet
again Friday night at the Commercial
club rooms, at which time all commit
tees appointed will be expected to re-
port what progress they have made
and further plans for the banquet will
be discussed.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
EAT WITH KAISER
The Harrisons Are Having a High
Time In Berlin.

Berlin, Oct 1O.-Genera1 Benjamin
Harrison informs the Associated Press
representative that Emperor William
had a long conversation with him last
lands, in the course of which a variety
of German and American topics were
discussed. After supper, which was
served at a number of small tables
Mrs. Harrison sitting at the table of
the empress and General Harrison at
the emperor's table and near Queen
Wilhelmina, the kaiser conVersed in
Dutch with the queen and several times
touched on the subject of battle hymns
In this connection the emperor asked
General Harrison regarding the Ameri-
can battle songs.
General and Mrs. Harrison will be en-
tertained at dinner this evening by Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Eberg.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
ELMWOOD CLUB MEETING.
Members Are Opposed to the Bond
Proposifiou.

An important meeting of the entire
membership of the Elmwood club will
be held at the Hotel Throop parlors
next Friday evening at eight o'clock
The report that the last meeting
adopted a bond scheme to purchase a
site and build a club house, is erron-
eous. The matter of issuing bonds was
discussed and a committee appointed to
ascertain how many members would
take bonds and for what amount should
the club decide to build now. The ma
jority of the members are not in favor
of starting a family club with a debt
of eight thousand dollars, and the final
vote will be taken Friday evening.
A committee was appointed to ascer-
tain if some residence in the city could
be leased for one year, properly ar
ranged for the club, without much ex-
pense, and more time taken to secure
permanent quarters. AS the proposed
club house could not be built for use
this winter the club will either have
to rent quarters or not organize until
next summer
These two important questions will be
settled next Friday evening and full
attendance is desired.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
HEDID NOT RETURN.
Novel Way of Having Tramp Leave
Town.

He was a tramp. His name was John
Martin. The police wanted him to leave
town so he was arrested.
When brought before Judge Guy the
dispenser of justice looked very grave
and fined the man $5. The crowd in
the court room thought it rather cruel.
After court the judge told the jailer to
use some means of getting Mr.. Martin
out of town. Later while there was no
one in the Jail office Jailer Hopkins
brought the prisoner out.
Go over to North Topeka and tell
the first policeman you see to telephone
me- said Hopkins.
''Au right" said the prisoner.
Hopkins did not say a word about
coming back for fear Mr. Martin would
return. The policeman has not teIe-
phoned and the prisoner is missing.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
DEWEY GOING HOME.
Passes Through New York
Bound For Vermont.

New York, Oct. 1O.-Admiral Dewey
arrived here today from Washington
on a special train over the PennsyI-
vania road and proceeded at once over
the New York Central for Vermont.
The entire train was carried across the
North river on floats. The admiral did
not leave his car more than once or
twice in the New York Central yards
to bow his acknowledgements to the
cheers given him by a crowd of 500 or
900 people gathered to do him honor
The train will make no stop until it gets
to Troy. 1t will then run over the Rut-
land railroad into Vermont
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
EXCELLENT LECTURE.
High School Course Opened Under
Favorable circumstances.

Rev. Thomas Dixon, jr., opened the
High school lecture course last night
at Assembly hall with his lecture on
Backbone"
Rev. Mr.. Dixon held the attention of
his audience for nearly two hours. He
was introduced by Rev. A E. Wagner.
Rev. Mr.. Dixon was both humorous and
pathetic. He displayed a wonderful
knowledge of all phases OF life. He
knows all characters from the highest
and most honorable to the lowest and
most degraded. He was loudly ap-
plauded when he finished his lecture.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
MAY BE THURSDAY
Before the Twentieth Reaches San
Francisco.

San Francisco, Oct. 10.-The steamer
America Maru has arrived from Yoxo-
hama, having left there September 22d.
She left the Tartar with the Twentieth
Kansas at Yokohama 1t was under
stood that the Tartar would sail on the
25th, and it is expected she will reach
this port by Thursday.
Governor Stanley and the Kansas
committee visited the battleship Iowa
and the governor was greeted with a
salute of seventeen guns. The party
also visited the Mare Island navy yard
and the new battleship Wisconsin,
which is being built at the Union Iron
works
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
BOUGHT OF GERMANY.
Exports to the United States Show
Slight Increase.

Berlin, Oct 1O.-German exports to
the United States for the three months
ended Sept. 80. reached, according to
the official returns, $22,372, ,355, an in
crease of $176,7O over the correspond
ing quarter of last year
Of this aggregate the Frankfort con-
sulate general returns $40, ,769, ,164 an in
crease of 81, ,227, $40, and the Berlin con-
su1ate general 81, ,603,191, a decrease of
$3.50 457.
The falling off in the Berlin returns
is due to the decrease of sugar exports.
The exports of general merchandise
show an increase of $1,341. .364.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
More Heln For Banks.

Washington, Oct. 1O.-Assistant Sec
retary of the Treasury Vanderlip has
issued an order anticipating the No
vember interest without discount. The
order also provides for the anticipation
of the entire fiscal years interest at
discount of 2-10 of one per cent
month. If this offer is taken advant-
age Of. it viii release about $50, 600, 600.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
Horae shoers 1Eeet.

Pittsburg. Oct 1O.-The Master Horse
shoers National Protective associa ton
began its eighth annual session IN the
banquet room of the Monongahela mouse
today There are 225 master horse shoers
present 167 of whom are accrealted dele
egates representing % states The conven-
ton will last all of this week. Ine ses-
sions were executive.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
CHADWICK DAY.
Captain of SampsOn's Flagship
Is Given a Sword.

AIorgantown, w. Va, Oct 1O.-Chad-
wick Day was celebrated by 25,OOO peo-
pie today. The weather was mag
nificent and country people came from
40 and so miles overland
The special with naval officers ar
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
Weather Indicationa.

Chicago, Oct. 10-For Kansas: Prob
ably showers tonight and Wednesday; ;
cooler tonight and in extreme east por-
ton Wednesday,; variable winds.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10

Washington, Oct. 10.-The condition of
cotton on October 10 is 62. A as compared
with 6S.5 last month; 75.4 on October 1,
1898; 70 at the corresponding date in 1897.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10
Death of DE- KoIb.

AIombasa, Zanzibar Coast, East Af-
rica Oct 10.-A report has reached here
that DIR. Kolb the well known German
traveller, has been killed near Lake
Rudolph.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-10

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