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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

From the Worcester Telegram: Col.
Horace B. Very has a cat which is the
terror Of dogs passing the Very dom
icile on Cedar street. There is a par
ticular stone post at the gateway on
which the cat likes to sit. waiting for
a victim. II the dog approaches the
post, as dogs sometimes win on BUSH
ness intent, the cat promptly drops on
his back and gets a firm grip on hair
or hide Is the case may be. The dog
lets out up the street or down the
street, whichever way he was headed,
or the shortest way home, as II the
devil himself had got him, instead Of a
plain cat Of feminine gender. She
seems to enjoy the free ride, and FINAL
ly drops on, the dog never stopping
to say good day.
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RaIlroaa nunaInr in 1899.

Preliminary estimates made by the
Railroad Gazette indicate that the
mileage of new railroads built during
the year will aggregate 4.557 miles.
This is more than double the average
mileage for the four years from 1894
to 1898 inclusive, and has not been
equaled since 1892. Last year there
we're 1926 miles built in the United
States. The state which stands high
est is Iowa, with a total Of 558 miles.
Next come Minnesota with 374 miles;
Arkansas, 265; California, 200, and
Michigan, IT'S. These five states in
clude one-third Of the total new mile
age Of the year. Twenty-nine Of the
states and territories have added over
fifty miles each to their lines, and
seventeen have added over 100 miles
each. Among the latter states are,
Pennsylvania with 17O miles; Ala
bama, 161; Louisiana, 149; Florida and
Mississippi each, 14S; South Carolina,
1879; Georgia, 1877; Oklahoma, 1856;
New Mexico, 1875; Tennessee. 11S, and
Missouri, 1O7 miles. The railroad which
stands at the head Of the list Is the
Chicago & Northwestern, with a total
Of 358 miles. Then follow the Illinois
Central with 1876 miles; the Choctaw,
Oklahoma g. Gulf. 1862; the Atchison,
Topeka g. Santa Re, 1907 the seaboard
Air Line, 145; the Minneapolis & ST.
Louis, 1O2. and the Chicago, Mllwau-
kee g. ST. Paul. 9S miles. With com
paratively few exceptions the larGer
additions Of mileage have been msde
by the old roads.
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noighbore. Hawaii, he insisted. was
one OF the richest gardens OF the uni-
verse and &c was their duty to take
advantage Of natures bounty and de-
velo9 its resources. His logic COM
PEELED their attention, but they we're
slow 90 follow HIS suggestion. When
IN the latter 300 Dillingham; proposed
the construction OF a railway on the
island Of Oahu, which would connect
and be fed by a number of sugar plan
tations which he intended TO develop,
sluggish capital baked at the idea as
fooihardy and impracticable. The Nc
Kinley bill had dealt a heavy blow to
the sugar industry in Hawaii and with
their principal market virtually closed
TO them the planters saw nothing
ahead but blue ruin.
Diningham's unbounded optimism
and pluck overcame n obstacle after
another. and finally landed himself and
his followers tust where he predicted
they should find themselves when the
task he had outlined was accomplished.
Artesian wells were sunk upon the
present site Of the famous Eva sugar
plantation, and water in sufficient
abundance for irrigation purposes was
struck. The Eva company was or
ganized and the stock hoated. In
vestors we're slow in coming to the
front, but Dillingham; %persevered, and
the plantation was soon firmly estab-
lished. It yielded remarkably from It's
Inception. and every n connected
with the corporation thrived. stock
went up and up. untn it reached the
head Of the list. and the name Of Dill
bingham was blessed. Throughout the
trials of organization and promotion
he had carried burdens under which
a less plucky and optimistic man would
have fallen. but he plodded on in his
own confident way, and proved the
truthfulness of his reasoning.
With Eva prosperous Dillingham; set
about to extend his railway and de-
velop new plantations. Oahu was
formed and launched, and became a
second Eva. inferior only in size and
productive capacity.
But Dillingham; was not content to
rest at Oahu. The wild and fertile
fields of Waialua were stin in his path,
and to these his railway rust be ex-
tended. Little time was lost in so do
ing, and Waialua soon followed Eva
and Oahu as a profitable feeder for his
road.
The picturesque scenery on the sea
shore of Waialua tempted him to build
a hotel there, and he did 80, giving
Hawaii its most attractive structure.
Just now Mr.. Dillingham; is forming
new plans for the Improvement of is
land industries. What they are he
alone knows, but it is safe to assert
that capital will follow his undertake
ings, so confident are those who know
him in his honesty and ability to carry
out whatever project he may contrive.
Personally Mr.. Dillingham; is the
most modest, ~unassuming and APP
~proachable Of men. He cannot be in
duced to speak Of himself or his &C
complishments. A bit of interesting
Renaissance escapes him and
then, but usually he talks of nothing
personal
It required an enormous amount OF
pluck to finance &awaiian enterprises
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A NEW MONTE CRISTO
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DiLLINo-
HAM or HONOLULU.
Arrived IN the islands on the spar o.
= Wrecked Nerohantman-Ho rs Now
the Richest Resident Of Our raoiho
Possessions



When the elder Dumas gave Monte
Cristo" to the world, matter OF fact
readers pronounced the story as im-
probable as it was entertaining. Ha-
wall has given as an Edmond Dantes
whose romantic adventures and prac-
tical achievements eclipse those Of Du-
mas hero. Did his modesty but per-
init him to loosen his tongue. Benia-
min F. Dillingham; Of Honolulu could
tell such a story Of hardship, adven-
ture, hazard and success as would un-
der the pen of a Stevenson or a Kip
ling glow into one OF the most fascin-
ating romances ever written. But this
Edmond Dantes is eminently practical.
His dealings are with the hard-headed
capitalist and the hard-handed labor
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

For Sick
Women

Ersf-Ebe medicine that
holds tho record for HIe
largest number of ahsO-
lutte Cures of female Ills
Is Lydia e. PlSEBaEISS
Vegetable Compound.
SsOOnd-Mrss PEHkhanI
can show by her letter
files In Lynn that a mill
Hon women haVs been
restored 60 health by her
medicine and advice
Third leffersf 90 Hrs
Pfnkhan9 are received
opened read and am
SWsFsd by women only
TlsiS fact Is certified 60 by
the mayor ana POsEE1as-
for Of lynn and others of
Mrs Pinkkan1SS OWN CITY,
Write for free book con-
faining these certificates
Every aiIing woman Es
invited 20 write 10 HRS
P2aEhaEsl ana GET hGF a6-
Vice free Of CHARGE
Lydia q. Pinkham Md Co, Lynn, HASA
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

10 has long been evident that the
rapidly increasing movement OF grain
and merchandise towards the south
ern seaboari would demand IN IN
crease Of shipping facilities On the
Mexican Gulf. The most promising
seaport city Is La Porte, at the head Of
galveston Bay. Peculiar natural ad-
vantages surround LaPorte. notably It's
being the fartherest inland seaport on
the Gulf, having high dry land with
perfect drainage and the purest arte-
sian water, q climate unsurpassed In
the south and an attractive city site.
The American Land Co, 1888 Madison
street. Chicago. Is interested at La
Porte and the first general
sale Of property will be held Feby.
14-17, 1900.
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er and through storms OF adversely he
has ever retained the confidence and
respect Of both. To be sure he has a
heart. but 1t is possessed by a charm
ing wife, two lovely daughters and two
3 talented sons Nor is he second to Du-
@as' creation in point Of generosity
and charity. In short, Mr.. Dillingham;
is an up-to-date Monte Cristo OF the
kind that we can understand and adj
mire. Less than thirty years ago he
trod barefooted upon the beach at
Honolulu. where now stand his
wharves and warehouses, his sugar
mills and his railway depot. His en-
tire capital at that time consisted Of a
robust constitution and an abundance
Of gray matter called brain. Today he
is n Of the leading %inanciers OF the
islands and has millions at his COM
mand. Like Dantes he too wrested his
millions from mother earth. but they
came not in the form OF widowed coin
and precious stones collected by some
old freebooter. His fortune has been
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23
A movement Against Footbinainr.

There is now in China an energetic
movement 20 abolish the barbarous
custom Of footbinding. This custom,
Il may be said, Is not universal
throughout China. never having been
adopted by the Memohus and Tartars.
This class. fortunately, now includes
the Dowager Hmpress-the best thing
that can be said Of hor-and the i'm
pefial princesses. and the example OF
royalty as well as 10 Europe has had
more effect upon the public mind to
induce an abolition Of the barbarous
custom than an the work OF mission
aries and tho mora enlightened Chin
csc combined.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23
nonfnn.n nnnnnt ne rnred

BY local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There Is only one
way TO cure deafness. and that Is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness IS caused by an
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is I nfamed
you have q rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing. and when it Is entirely closed deafness Is
che result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out aud this tube restored 10 It's normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh.
which Is nothing but an infiaUled condition OF
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness (caused by Catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists. 7bo
III H. NTH - 49, -
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

during the interregnum succeeding the
death Of King Kalakaua, but DiIling-
hams optimism and faith in the good
intent Of the United States government
neye wavered and he safely piloted
his followers into safe harbors Of nnan-
cial ease.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, N. Y, for a free sample OF Aliens
Foot-Base, a powder to shake into your
shoes. It cures chilblains, sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. 1t makes
new or tight shoes easy. A certain
cure for Corns and Bunions. All drug
gists and shoe stores sell It; 25c.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

The editor Of Voortrekker. a Kvu-
gersdorp paper, which has gained no.
toriety Of late by its violent attacks
on the British race IN general and the
troops in particular Is I'M English
curate. and late head master Of AiiWal
pablic school.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

'1s Il true that BilsOn came on the At
lantic liner IN full evening dress2' Yes.
he had to get his new diamond studs
through the custom house.'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Shea fortune-teller said to-day that
/ would marry soon" He-"She lid?
Well, don't let me detain you"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

FITS FermanentlyCurea Noits Lr nervousness after
frat day use OF DR.. Kline 9 Gruat Nerve Reatoror.
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dh- r. n. KLINE. Ltd. 83l Arch st., Philadelphia. Pa
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

cit Is rude for a guest to look at his
watch" "Yes2" And ruder for a host
20 look at the clock. "Of course. well
each othor9H
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Inever used so quick a cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-J. B.. Palmer,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Yes, this open winter is pleasant. hut
" but what?' 81 don't think the
weather ought to be run entirely in the
interest of people who play golf"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

do you enjoy the %bolldays?' mo.
We have had so many invitations out
that / feel as If / had been participating
In a siX-day turkey-eating contest"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23
No CuRn a COLD nv nm

what is political economy2' ITS the
way a man makes his family cut down
household expenses while he's running
for office
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

She has given him up forever.
"Why?' she found out that he had en-
gagged a lawyer to ensOr his love letters
to her.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Reliable Help Wanted
Esther aeN) The Humanitarian Nome and Sanitar-
lum for lnvalids aud Health Seekers. Incorporated
send l2c IN stamps for fun Information. Address
}. n. Teitlebaum, Treasurer, Las Vegas, N. N.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

"Our new cook has been with us three
weeks now yet you don't seem hap
py." mo; she can't cook"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

For More Thar a Century
Bakers Chocolate has been the standard. Made only
BY Walter Baker 4 Co. Ltd, Dorchester, Mass.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

What do you consider the most level
ing and civilizing influence of the pres
ent age7" "The bath tub"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23
Quickly
Cures Colds

Neglected colds always lead
to something serious. They
run into chronic bronchitis which
pulls down your general health
and deprives you Of sleep; or
they end in genuine eonsumP-
ton with al its uncertain results.
Don't wait. but take Ayers
Cherry Peetoral Just as soon as
you begin to cough. A few
doses viii cure you then. But
It cures old colds. too. only it
takes q little more time. We
refer TO such diseases as bron-
chitis. asthma. whooping-eough.
consumption. and lard winter
coughs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

mNo hELNA A. LOCkWUOu, LAIECANDlDAIE FON n fNESlDENCH.
Mrs. Belva Lockwood, the eminent baErister, of Washington, D. C, is the
only woman who has ever been a candidate for the Presidency Of the United
States She is the best known woman in America As the pioneer of her sex
in the legal profession she has gathered fame and fortune In a letter to The
Peruna Medicine Company, she says:
81 have used your Peruna bOth for myself and my mother Mrs
Hannah j. Bennett, now In her SSH year. and I find II an invaluable
remedy for cold, caGarrh, hay fever and kindred diseases; also a good
tonic for feeble and old people, or those run down and with nerves
unSfrnHG." Yours truly BeVa A. Lockwood
Catarrh may attack any organ of the body. Women are especially liable to
cataTrh Of the pelvic organs There aTe one hundred cases OF cetarrh o. the
have no catarrh of the head, thyhaye no catsrTh It all This is a great mistake
free ito women only, by The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus Ohio.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II IL falls to cure.
30. e. v. Groves signature on each box.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Tor children %teething, softens the gums, reduces 4
nammallon. nllaya pain. cures wind collie. 2c q bottl
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PRACTICAL CHARITY.
pHiLANrHRoPic MONEY LEND
ERS.

A Society IN naitmoro Makes Chattsi
at sir Per Cent 20 People rhnt
lave Heretofore raid Many Time.
That Rate.
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Denver Directory.
HARNESS

The best $50 dOu-
Bile Concord Har
ness In Colorado
for SIS. With
breeuhinE $40; SIS
double team bar
ness with breech
fnr Sfft SOS steel
HORT stock saddle
Tor SIS. SIS single.
buggy harness for
IS. bO. Do not be
deceived by worth
destinations. but
order direct FROM
US and get the
lowest wholesale
prices. Catalogues
d. FRED MUEL-
nnnmnw Danarnmn.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-02-23

Sold by Druggists, 100
Halls Family pills are the best
Smyrna times., 1900-03-21
SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL SHOWING.
Asbury NJ. E. Church Closes the Conference
Year With Credit to Its Officials.

Asbury NJ. E. Church winds up the
Conference year with very satisfac-
tory showing to its officials. 1t shows
that there has been marked liberality
on the part of its members.
The Pastor and Presiding Elder go
to conference paid up as usual, but the
church has done a good deal more than
that. The pastor will be able to re-
port all the apportionments met, and the
missionary money very nearly up to
last year, when it was $56S.OO. But in
addition to this, the congregation took
on itself the Twentieth Century offer
ing" for church improvements. This
embodies an expenditure of about
81, 900, but the committee appointed to
raise the balance in addition to that
which had been subscribed and paid in
went further and collected the money
and paid some old bills-the sum total
amounting to about So, 500.
The official board decided to paw
every debt, which was done yesterday
aud thus commence the new year with
clean books. This leaves an obliea-
ton ON the officials of only $175. 90 to
make the church square with the
world, which can be easily met next
year with the current expenses. The
money raised by the congregation this
year salaries, benevolences, ETC., will
nearly reach the sum of $1,000, and il
the money raised by the women for
carpet &c, be taken into account, it
will exceed these figures.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-21
PLEASANT EVENING COMPANY.
Mrs. Rebecca FAIRIES Eutertains in Honor
of Miss Burden of Philadelphia.

Mrs. Rebecca FAIRIES gave a very de-
lghtful company at her home on South
street last evening in honor of her
daughter, Miss Maie FARES of Mar
beth, Pa, and guest Miss Anna Bur-
den, Philadelphia. The evening was
spent in games and other social pas
times, after which refreshments were
served.
Among those present were: Miss
Anna Burden, Philadelphia; Miss
Maie FAIRIES, Narbeth, Pa; Messrs.
Edward Beck and Frank Smith, Dover
Mrs. A. E. Jardine, Mr.. and Mrs.
John l.. Truax, Mrs. Rebecca FAIRIES,
Miss Margaret Fell, Miss Hilda Wells,
Miss Blanch Layield, Miss Nellie
FAIRIES. Messrs. @. H. Sudler, Edw.
M. Boyd. Benton N. Weldon and
John Anthony.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-21
MRS. REVlS BADLY BURNED.
The Wife of Leonard Revis of Denney's
Mills, Duck Greek, Meets With Dis.
tressing Accident.

Mrs. Leonard Revis, Duck Greek,
met with most distressing accident
ON Sunday morning by being severely
burned as the result of getting too
near the parlor stove, and the fire
igniting to her clothing. Grave fears
have been entertained ever since as to
her recovery.
After the family of Leonard Revis,
who has charge of Denney's roller
mills, had finished breakfast, Mrs.
Revis sent her daughter to a neighbor's
for milk. While awaiting the girls re-
turn, Mrs. Revis went to the parlOr
mantel near the stove, from which her
clothing caught fire. Mr.. Revis, who
was in the yard, heard his wife scream,
but did not heed her cries. At first.
he thought the noise was in the street;
next, he imagined Mrs Revis was
romping with two nieces, who were
visiting the family. Finally, he was
| startled by a cry of murder, and,
! before he could 90 indoors, Mrs. Revis
rushed out, enveloped in flames. Mr..
Revis quickly obtained blanket, with
which, after throwing Mrs. Revis upon
the SLOW, he extinguished the fire.
Mrs. Revis' limbs and back were
burned very badly and her hair
was signed in several places. While
her condition is very serious, her
physician, DR.. I. c. Moore, has hopes
of her recovery. He does not think
she inhaled the flames.
During the excitement, the fire
spread from Mrs Revis' clothing to
the kitchen furniture, but the blaze
was extinguished before it gained
much headway.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-21
ANNUAL W. c. T. U. CONFERENCE.
The Meeting Will be Held at Fredeiica on
April the 18th.

The Kent County w. c. T. u, will
hole its annual conference in Freder-
lea April 18th, at which the president,
Mrs. Kate E. Smithers, will preside.
Our local Union held business meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Jennie G. S.
Price Monday afternoon, March 10Th,
and elected the following delegates to
the meeting: Mrs. George Hall, Mrs.
Thomas Haynes, Mrs. Jennie c. S.
Price, Miss Mary Thompson, Miss
Annie Sutton.
The ladies of the Frederica Union
have extended a cordial invitation to
Unions to send as many delegates as
possible, so there is no restriction in
numbers, and each white-ribbon
woman who attends will be considered
a member of the conference.
Smyrna times., 1900-03-21
DECIDING GOLD MEDAL CONTESTS.
Suggestion That it be Left TO Three Lady
Judges From Out of Town, or TO
Vote OF the Audience.

MR. EDITOR:-The annual contest
for the medal in our town awakens a
lively interest on the part of our citi-
zens. The contestants acquit them
selves generally with great credit and
this year was no exception to-the rule.
The excellence of rendition by Misses
Helen Lewis, Adah Vickers and Will
helmina Wells was generally acknowl-
edged, while the difference of opinion
was in favor of the two former. The
medal was to the surprise of many,
awarded to Miss Wells.
Almost every year there is some dis
satisfaction with the award. The aim
is to get the best and reward the best.
The young ladies entering the list,
study and practice, and aim to do their
best. Their work, by the presentation
of high ideals in the w. G. 7. U.
cause, is eminently beneficial to our
community. The effort should be SER
iously made to select the very best
contestant and to give general salts
faction.
With this object in view, we would
suggest the appointment of three
judges residing outside of Smyrna, and
all of them to be ladies. Perhaps bet
ter way than this, would be for the
president of the meeting at the conclu-
sion of the speaking or reciting, to ask
the audience to name the two best of
the contestants, in their opinion-call
out viva voce. Then let the two appear
ing to have the largest voice, be voted
upon, one after the other, by rising
vote, and the one having the majority
by actual count, be declared the prize
winner. From this decision there car
be no appeal.