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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
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From the Detroit Free Press: ut it
ell right to talk about the robber rail-
roads, but we get robbed once in a
while ourselves" said the r~ight-of-way
agent. The railroad that ] am work
ing for has been engaged for some
time In strengthening out the curves on
iis line, and the work has kept me
busy getting the necessary right Of
way Of the farmers whose land we run
through. There is nothing that will
Increase the value Of a farm so much
as an impression that a railroad will
need some Of It. But I got along fairly
veil until last week. when to straight
on out a bad curve l found that We
would have to buy a few feet from the
farm that adioins our right Of way.
The moment 1 set eyes on that piece
OF ground 1 saw hat / was going to
have trouble with the owner, for upon
It was a newly made grave. I hated to
approach the man, but a railroad can't
AFFORD to be sentimental; so I put the
case before him.
What he cried. disturb those
hallowed bones?'
I am sorry 1 answered, but 1t is
absolutely necessary that we have the
land that the grave Is on
We'll, the old man protested with
tears in his eyes, and threatened to
take the matter into court, the last
thing that I desired to do, as
wouldn't care to say what a jury would
do after a lawyer was through with
them. l argued with him, and finally
got the land that we desired by paying
him five times what it was worth.
Now said l, after the papers were
passed, I suppose you will remove the
remains at once?'
Guess not. said he.
Well, 1 guess you willl said I
sharply, that land belongs to us now.
"'Wul he drawled, I don't suppose
the oil hog what's buried thar cares
whether he is removed or not
Say! that old sharper had buried
nothing there but a measly hog, and
then shed tears over the halloWet
homes still l weakened.
well it was on me; So, after ad.
Vising the old fellow to be careful il
the future and not bury any more O
bis relatives near nj right of way,
left"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

mAaatu Nmn ANllus
From the Detroit Free Press. Il
vas out in the western part Of the
state the other day on a matter Of
business" said Brown. Il expected to
get back the same day. but missed
my train and was forced to put up at
the alleged hotel that the little town
where / was boosted OF. I knew that
there was another train due at the lit
tie burg at 3 in the morning. so when
1 retired for the night I left orders
with the old man who ran the hotel
to be called in time to catch It. as,
my business being finished, / wanted
to get away as soon as possible
"'Goin' ter try an catch that train.
ehT said he. 'Wul, l don't think We
will.
Wei, you attend to your part and
1 will attend to mine, 1 answered,
shortly.
We'll, the old nan called me about
$3.50 in the morning and 1 started for
the station, arriving there in time to
stand on the platform and watch the
train pass by without stopping. Then
It dawned upon me that it was a lin
tied and was not in the habit II stop.
ping at small places. To say that
was mad does not express it, and
charged back to the hotel with thu
idea Of reading the riot act to the OLE
man for not telling me Of the fact.
Didn't you catch the train? HI
asked when I came in, primed K The
exploding point.
mo, I didn't, l snapped.
'Wul,' he drawled, / didn't thini
ye would, unless ye wuz an all-hre,
fast runner. But 1 wuz willin' ter SCI
what We could do"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

ITs marriage a success?a

"Is marriage a ~success?"
Il should say not!" remarked an
Oregon farmer. why, there's Lucin-
dy, gifts up in the mornin', milks six
cows, gifts breakfast, starts four chill
dren to skewl. looks arter the other
three, feeds the hens, likewise the
hogs, likewise some motherless sheep,
skins twenty pans of milk, washes the
clothes, gifts dinner, ct cetery, ct Get
cry. Think 1 could hire anybody to do
it for what she gifts? Not much! Mar
riage, sir, is a success-a great sue
cess!"-Ram's Horn.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

"Our civilization demands a greater
or less degree of mendacity," remarked
the abstruse person. I'VE are constant
ly en%countering some empty phrase,
ONE conventional remark which is abb
solutely devoid Of sincerity"
That's right" answered the book
agent. That's perfectly true. / am
reminded Of it every time l walk up to
a front step where there is a doormat
with the word Welcome on it,
Washington Star.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Too Much Imagination.

She is a woman much given to ro-
mancing, and while she is never inten-
tionally malicmhs she has a way OF
stretching things that often makes
trouble. They we're discussing her the
other night at supper and somebody
was telling Of the wonderful enter
tainments she is always talking of
giving and never gives.
she has so much-imagination,
said the head of the table.
Imagination" remarked the man
who sings, why, that woman has an
imagination that ten ~consciences
couldn't keep up with. Washington
Post.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

A man will expatiate by the half
hour on the charms Of simplicity, on
the beauty Of a muslin gown-and, In
deed, to a lovely young woman a mus
lin gown is most becoming setting on
her delicate sweetness as the leaves OF
the lily enhance it's distinction. But a
silk gown is far cheaper than a muslin
one, which is usually made over silk
In these days, and which requires en-
broideries OF price and laces OF rare
value to finish it, while its laundering
Is a thing Of frequently recurring ex-
pense.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

The cause for the present Chinese
entanglements is the abuse Of the Chi
nese immigrants by the foreign pow
ers. Another great revolution comes
from the abuse Of the stomach. over
taxed digestion produces constipation,
Indigestion, dyspepsia and hatulency.
H%ostetter's stomach Bitters is the best
medicine to take. It prevents nervous
ness or sleeplessness. Don't fail to try
a.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

You ought to have known that
when you ceased to be regular in your
courses, and you grew irritable with
out cause, that there was serious
trouble somewhere.
You ought to know that indigestion,
exhaustion, womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, and
backache send the nerves wild with
alright, and you cannot sleep.
Mrs. Hartley, of 221 W.. Congress st.,
Chicago, ILL.,, whose portrait we pub
lish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound her case
should be a warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction TO the minds
of every suffering of the un-
falling efficiency Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Alcohol from potatoes, unlike the or
binary product. burns without leaving
n sticky deposit, and is being used for
lighting IN France and Germany. The
very hot flame gives very satisfactory
i-ncandescence to the Welsbach mantle.
The lamps. resembling those used for
oil, burn tweuty-four hours and yield
a seventy-candle power light with a
consumption of n fifth OF a pint.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Tahoe is pronounced Ta-ho, with the
sound of a as In far, and o in note
Taku Is pronounced Ta-koo, with the
sound Of a as in father: Tientsin Is
pronounced T~e-en-tsen. each e being
pronounced as q IN meat; Chefu IS
generally written Chefoo. sometimes
Chefo. and Is pronounced Che-fo, with
e sounded as e I'm meat and o In move.
Philippine Is pronounced either Fil-ip-
pen or Fil-ip-pin. Taku, az the mouth
Of the river Peiho. IS distant from
Tientsin about 25 miles.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

"Wh-. does Mildred mean when she
says that she is engaged in campaign
work."
"She means that she Is writing her
letter OF acceptance to Theodore,
Denver News.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

to a cancer, you Will get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a grippe or pain, produce easy
natural movements. cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back,
CAsCARETS Candy Cathartie, the
genuine, put up In metal boxes. every
tablet has G.. G. c. stamped on t. Be-
ware Of limitations.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

we oncr Ono Hundred Dollars reward for anV
F j. CHENEY & Co. Props. Toledo. O.
We. che Undersigned. have known II j
Cheney for the last is years and believe him
PERFECTLY honorable I'M an business transactions
and financially able 90 carry out any 0hll91-
uons made by their firm
West q TruaN Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
o.; Walding. kinnnn g. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Cntarrh Cure ia taken Internally, act-
inr directly upon che blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
1bc per bottle Sold by all druggists
Halls Family pills are Che best
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Papa" said little willy. who is al
ways saying something in print. what
Is q royal iush?"
"A royal flush, Willy" replied papa,
"is-er-well, you see, 1t might be
called a royal flush, for lnstance-er-
when Queen Victoria bushes. Den
Yer Times.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Ana Go Ahend SLOWLY.

Philosopher-And now, after having
reviewed all philosophy with you,
there is only one law that / can lay
down for your guidance.
Student-What Is that?
Philosopher-When you are sure you
are right you should suspect that you
are Wrong-Life.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
SHE.

I love the trees, l love the brooAa
That gently flow along;
I love the cowbell on the COW,
love its di~ng-a-dong.
J love each tender blade of grass
That glistens in the dew,
And cen the donkey browsing ther
I love for loving you.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Houston (of Texas)-Tve finally set
tied that $500 I've owed Hank Jones
for so long.
Mrs. Houston-I'm so gladi But
where did you get the money?
Houston-Didn't have no money; /
just shot Jones.-Exchange.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
HE.

l love the fields. 1 love the fens,
1 love the hills and dales;
1 love the dancing little waves,
I love the cleaning sails.
1 love the frisking lambs, I love
The sky's enhancing blue,
And cen yon Mamie goat l love,
Sweetheart, for loving you.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
A nnnrerou. New rhenrr.

Say, ma. are girls with turn-up
noses easier to kiss?"
Don't talk such silly nonsense,
George"
Has the cock got a t~urned-up
nose?"
yes. Do be quiet"
well, she's the one pa said It to-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Ho HAD hem caught

While (glancing up from his book
Pa, what Is a man trap"2
Pa-Well, my son. the most effective
man trap I know Of Is an old-fash-
toned rocking chair in a dark room
Philadelphia Press.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

He Ccautiouslyl-n I should propose.
would you say yesl
She (stlll more cautiously)-n you
were sure that I should say yes"
would you propose7-nluatrated Bita
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

But isn't there a penalty II you bride
a custom house oiiicer?' asked his friend.
I'm not sure" said the returned trav-
eler, who, of course. was speaking of his
experiences in Europe; but / know
there's a penalty IL you don't"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

The Earl Of Wemyss and March has
invented an implement which has been
adopted by the British war Office, and
which can be used as a spade, pickax
or saw, and also as a bullet shield.
This ingenious implement viii become
part Of every soldiers kit.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
You can oet 49, Fool-Eass -.

Write today TO Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, N. Y, for a free sample Of Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder. Iteures sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes new
or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
Corns and Bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores sell il; 25c.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
FOot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. AT all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Use. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Il Understand that Mr. Billionson
has a very serious cough"
YES" answered the campaign hus-
tier. Il got fooled by that rumor last
week.. He has a cough. but it's only in
his throat. tn never get as far as his
pocketbook. Washington Star.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

An Atchison paper says that a man in
that town whipped his wife recently, and,
instead of getting mad about 1t. she re-
called with gratitude how many unmar-
rted women there are in the world who
have no husbands to whip them. Hus-
me must be expensive luxuries in kan
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Careful experiments by Monsieur
Brunhes. in France, indicate that the
X-rays have a definite velocity which
ls Of the same order as the velocity Of
light.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

That has two distinct routes to Chicago
Is the Union Pacific. We can ticket you
either via Omaha, or via Kansas City.
and give you the best to be had in quick
time, equipment and train service. Tick
ct Office, 81 18th street. Denver.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

simultaneously do you give your
president a second term?
American-That's the only way to
set rid OF them forever-Judse.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
WOMEN MuST SLEEP.
Avoid Nervous ProstratIon.

If You are dangerously sick what ia
the FIRST duty of your physician He
quiets the system, he deadens
the pain, and you sleep well.
Friends ask, what is the cause ?"
and the answer comes In plying
tones, nervous prostration. It came
upon you so quietly in the beginning,
thai you were not alarmed, and when
sleep deserted you night after night
until your eyes fairly burned in the
darkness, then you tossed in nervous
agony praying for sleep.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Who jumps at conclusions must often de-
apond,
For nine times in ten he viii land way
beyond.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

The University of Chicago professor
who Jumped on the revolutionary he
roes the other day was very careful to
dred years.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Dennie-What credentials must a per-
son have in order to join your new wom-
ems olub2 Annip-She must pledge her
self not to want to write or read a pa
per.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

1t Is a hard enough job TO pacify the
Beers, but 1t does not compare with
the job Of making them stay pacihed.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

He-There are no statues OF women in
the Hall Of Fame. She-No; they could
MT build a hall big enough for all the Ia
nous women In the country.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

The bluest blue makes the whitest
white. that's Russ Bleaching Blue, the
modern bag blue.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

She-Oh, professor, how / envy you
your mind. Tell me, how can / learn
to think? The Professor-Stop talk
ing.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Those ships we're not sent to CONSTANT
NOBLE 10 intimidate the Turk. but m he
wants TO pay us while they are there he
IS at liberty 70 do so.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Regardless Of these, you should
cleanse your system by taking Garfield
Tea, the HERB MEDICINE.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

CDR. Dosem and his wife seem to be
In league together, don't they?"
How so2"
why, he is trying to boom his new
dyspepsia cure, while she Is running
a cooking school" - Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN r
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is. 1900
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Young-I don't like 10 make calls with
my wife. Old-Does she pick you up az
terward on your grammar 1oung-Nos
but She makes me give her 10 cents for
every lie i tell.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

It Is best to be charitable for the next
Few weeks. The man who acts like a fool
may be simply paying an election bet.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Lands In Idaho.

Best water supply. low prices. IDAHO
COLONY CO.. 1925 nth ST.. Denver. Colo.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

A sermon on How to Bring Men to
Church should be followed by sermons
good enough TO keep them there.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

It is well enough to insist on the open
door for China. but there Is wrath in
store for the man who leaves our doors
open in zero weather.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

RLARRIAGE PAPER,
Best Publishcd-FREE.
j. W. GUNNELS, Toledo, Ohio
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Union raolao nola. ~ record

For quickest time 10 Utah, California
and the Northwest. Solid track. finest
equipment Ticket ONCE. 9n l7th street.
Denver.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

O'erhead. as faint and far they sing,
Birds that j know not southwark wing.
So. on the street. as thick as gnatB,
Strange birds go by on girls new hats
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES pro-
duce the fastest and brightest cOlors
Of any known dye stun.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

rfre sfmanontyCuro Nohts Or nervousnesaa itcl
traf DAYS use Of DR.. kline's Great Nerve heatorcr.
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and t~reatiao-
IN r. d. XIV. I'D. 11l Aroh So. Ihlladolphla. "
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
The nnlr Llne

The Vassar College girls have a new
conundrum. Ii is this: IF night falls,
why does day break?"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

For double berth in Pullman ordinary
sleeping car on train leaving Denver over
Union Pacihca at 1855 p. m. daily, arriv-
ing Kansas City 7;25 following morning.
Ticket Office. 81 18th street. Denver.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

PROFITABLE EMPLOYMENT.
A permanent paying position for ladies
or gentlemen at or near home. Il costs
you nothing to get details. II desirable
employment is wanted address at once
The Fort Dearborn Pub. Co., AIS Dearborn
Street, Chicago. III.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Many causes induce gray hair, but PAHKHR's HATn
BALskM brings back the youthful color.
HNpERCoRNs, the best cure for corna. i5ca.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

To keep city lungs in perfect repair,
Get out in the country and pump in
fresh air.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Only $3.50 Denver to Kansas q

Since last heard from A%guinaldo has
had time to run as far as the moon.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Isn't 81 strange tina a man who walks
to church viii run for officer
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Mrs windows Soothing EyFuF-
For children teething. softeas the gums, reduces i'
hammatlon, allays pain, cures wind cole 2ea bottle
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Is GOOD HEALTH. Take Garfield
Tea, It will cleanse your system, purify
your blood and bring good health.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Dropsy treated free by DIT. II. II.
Green's Sons. ATLANTA, Ga. The greatest
dropsy specialists in the world. Read
their advertisement in another column Of
this paper.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Fruit is q necessary article Of diet. TIA
prime ssenc are In Prtmley's California
Fruit Gum.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
TO CURE A coin IN ONE nav.

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QuININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money IL it fails TO cure.
+. W.. Groves signature is on the box 25c.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Have you tried Russ Bleaching u
the famous bag blue that delights the
laundress7 All grocers sell Il.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Mmlie-say. Johnnie. there isn't a single
funny thing in this joke column. john
nie-That's funny.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

Recent reports confirm the opinion that
suicide I'm China is not necessarily fatal
unless INDUCED in to excess.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

When Answering Advertisements kindly
Mention This faDer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
4 Cents Per Ton Per Mile

Is what 1t would cest you to move ore
with our system of aerial wire rope
tramWay. What Is 1t costing you now?
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

a5S r SlsSS SSd 5ats. g ags.
cases. Book OF testimonials and 10 DAYS treatment
FRER. DR.. n. "a. GRKkh'B SONS Boa \, AuantAl "a.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07
Denver Directory.

The StTadIey Institute 9 9S0Hi MoF4SSIpS Sn SSa co. Co.
caine diseases, quicker, easier, surer and cheaper
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

6HFis f SGia- III i fresJ 5u'''-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-12-07

The real worth of w.
l.. Douglas $500 and
$3.50 shoes mpare
with other makes IL
$500 to $500.
EdCeLine
cannot be equalled at
any price. Over 1,OOO,-
900 satisfied Wearers.