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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
INSURANCE IN CHINA,
American Companies Unable to Do
Much Business There.

New York Tribune: A general war
in China. no matter how large the
number of victims. would cost the life
insurance companies of the world a
great deal less than war Ia any other
country Of Importance. AS a coRse-
quence, Mongolian wives and children
have little chance Of receiving insur-
ance money should their bread winners
be numbered among the unfortunate.
The Chinese have never made any
great effort to insure their lives. 1t is
true, but those VINO tried found it al
most as difficult as does the American
negro. It is not the color that the in
surance companies object to, nor do
they consider either race especially
prone to suicide. but there are natural
objections to their being considered
good risks.
There are but three American life
insurance companies which have writ
ten any business in all Asia. One OF
these has placed most of its policies
in India, another has made a special
effort in China. but most Of the poli-
cies are written on the lives of white
residents. The total number of poll
cies written by American companies
for all Asia was only 6,172, insuring
the holders to the extent Of s13,5 s3, 141,
and on which they paid a total pre-
MUM Of $3.50, 548. Statistics are not
given Of the number Of policies held in
China, but the percentage is small and
the number of policies held by Chinese
smaller still.
Although China is prolific in clubs
and secret societies. o Of them
have life insurance departments. The
fraternal societies for the purpose of
assistance during sickness and insur-
ance against death is unknown in the
empire. The societies are mostly po-
litical and too much wrapped up in in
trigues to bother with insurance mat
ters. Some of the societies mix In re-
1igion to the extent Of having a minia-
ture joss house in connection with
their meeting rooms, but do not depart
further from the social or political idea
which the society is supporting. The
members usually say long prayers be-
for embarking on any new business n
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
C-oekroaohe, Desert N~ewspapor OMEGA

Cookroaches Desert Newspapers Omuea
It is a singular fact remarked upon
by the inhabitants OF newspaper Of
fees that the c-ockroaches, once so nu-
merous in such places, have almost
disappeared. Time was when the little
brown pests fairly overrun the homes
Of the press. Not only did they exist
by thousands in the composing-rooms
but they also got down into the ed
itorial quarters. Observing printers
say that the disappearance Of the
~cockroach began with the introduce
ton Of typsetting machines. This is
believed to be true. for in the big city
offices they have become searcer and
scarcer ever since about 1888. Now
one is seldom seen there. Whether
the insect disapproyed of the new in
vention or whether there was some
thing on the movable type which gave
him sustenance is not known, but he
Is gone, and there are few to regret
his departure.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

The devious w~anderings Of the acute
Chinese mind and the queer shape
which Oriental logic takes we're we'll
illustrated in a recent decision OF the
United States general appraisers in
New York. The question was whether
dried lizards. from which the Chinese
make a medicinal drink-for them
selves only, thank heaven-come In the
same tarln category as frogs, whose
legs are eaten as food. II the answer
were yes the stun for the Chinese con-
coction, according to Chinese logic,
ought to come into America at a lower
rate Of duty. The Collector of Gus
toms in San Francisco took the g
tive end Of the argument, whereupon
a Chinese firm Of importers appealed,
with the result that the decision Of the
collector was affirmed.
In China the lizards are cut open.
stretched on bamboo sticks and dried.
In this condition they are exported to
the United States to make the cup that
cheers and cures the Chinaman In this
country. The appraiser in San Fran
cisco returned the stun as a medicinal
preparation not otherwise provided
for, and assessed It at the rate Of %
per cent ad valorem. Then the i'm
porters kicked" They represented
that the merchandise is not a prepared
medicine, but is merely dried lizard,
and should be taxed at 10 per cent ad
valorem as an unenumerated, unman-
ufactured article.
The Chinese members of the import
Ing firm delved deep into the mysteries
Of the American tariff. They rested
their claim upon a Treasury decision
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

terprise, or taking a new move In the
tangled game Of Chinese politics, and
they never fail to present the clubs
particular god with a costly offering
when any such undertaking is brought
to a successful conclusion.
Few Of the Chinese living in Amer
lea have taken out insurance on their
lives. The rich merchants who could
afford 1t think they do not need to look
out for posterity in any such fashion,
and, of course. the poor Chinese can
not take out endowment policies. 1t
is for the benefit Of the poorer classes
that a mutual insurance society has
recently been formed in San Francisco.
1t is not well under way as yet, and
the Chinese of this city do not seem to
be acquainted with the details Of the
scheme. It Is said to be modelled to a
certain extent after a well-known in
surance order.
The first Chinese policy to be writ
ten In this country was issued about
ten years ago to a rich Mongolian mer-
chant who lived in Montana. The
company did not care to take the risk,
and so informed the hustling agent
who had secured It. AS soon as the
Chinese found that they did not con-
slider him desirable he wanted an in
urance policy worse than anything
else on earth. He told the agent that
he Just had to have it. After much
correspondence the company said it
would write the policy for an extra
premium, and named a figure so high
that the Chinese would not have con
sidered it for a moment under ordi-
nary circumstances. AS It was. he ac-
eepted the offer ane the policy was
made out.
Nearly all OF the Chinese ministers
to the United States during recent
years, including the present incum-
bent, Minister WI. have taken out
policies of one kind or another. II is
a case Of advertisement with the com
pany more than anything else. Several
Of the Chinese consuls have also in
sured their lives. The other Chinese
policies held in this country were
taken out by thoroughly Americanized
merchants.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

An immense cave has been struck
In the Helvotla mine, thirty miles south
of Tucson. Arizona. A hole filled with
water was FIRST encountered and exam
nation showed that this was but the
beginning of a mammoth cave, $50
feet wide IN places. The length Is un-
known, but 500 feet has been explored.
The cave is lined with metallic copper
In places and evidently remarkably
rich ore has been taken out. There
Is a constant flow Of water which Is
pumped out and used in camp for
smelling operations. The strike has
created considerable interest among
mining men.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

The "tael," which is. strictly speak
ing, a weight and not a coin, diners
In various cities md provinces Of
China, the weight Of silver recognized
az a "tael" being greater at some
points than at others. BY common
consent, rather than from its intrin-
sic value the Haikwan "tael" Is taken
as the standard. and while It varies IN
value at different times. It Is quoted
10 a recent consular report at ~ csnts
10 gold
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
The Beers
at Home.


The Beers. as a rule. marry very
young, between the ages Of 16 and 20,
and as the Dutch church in its wisdom
has ordained that they shall not marry
until they have been confirmed, and
that they shall not be confirmed until
they can sign their names and repeat
certain answers In the Dutch cate
chism, 1t therefore follows that, when
they want to get married they forth
with learn, not to write. but to form
mechanically and in correct order the
letters composing their name,and they
also learn. not to read. but they ae-
Quire orally that portion Of the Dutch
cateehism which it behooves them to
know. and In later life. for want Of
practice, even this amount of useful
knowledge is frequently forgotten.
Two marked characteristics Of the
Boer, which have strongly appealed to
the sympathy Of many people not 9th
arWise favorable to their cause, are his
attachment to the soil and his love Of
independence, the latter quality being
marred by the circumstance that he
does not willingly concede independ-
ence TO any n else.
The spot OF ground on which he is
born ard reared seems to be almost
sacred TO the Boer. and. moreover, 70
his children after him. AS an instance
Of this / know Of several cases where
three or four generations OF one fam
ily have c~ongregated on a single farm,
until It Is impossible for the land to
support them. impossible for them to
live there in comfort. or eve decency.
A Dutch farmer has. let us say. three
sons. When they grow up he gives
them each a piece Of his farm they
build themselves houses Of 9 kind
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

town. The elders left the train there.
One waited for orders from Overseer
Piper and the other started to walk
back, stating that he would go to a
Zion family in the outskirts Of the
city. The entire police force is posted
on roads leading to the city to keep
the elders out.
hevs. S. S. Moot of Lima. Ohio, and
Ephraim Basinger Of Blufton, Ohio,
elders in Dowie's Christian Catholic
church, were daubed with tarpaint in
Mansfield, Ohio, two days before by a
mob Of 1000 people.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
SAYINGS and DONGS


This arcn, outside the entrance to
the Gave Of the Winds" IN the Pic
tured Rocks Of Lake Superior, fifty
miles west of Marquette, Mich, was
wrecked by a rockslide during a storm
last week, The Grand Portal was
the most famous Of the curiously
shaped rocks Of the Michigan shore.
It was 100 feet high, and 40 feet
broad on the water. Large excursion
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

and took the eld-
ers from the moi to the police station
for safe keeping.
Loblaw and Watt stated that they
were British subjects and claimed pro-
lection. They said that they had been
sent by Overseer Piper to remain a
week. They were told that they we're
at liberty. but were advised that they
had better keep on the streets. Self
appointed yigilantes finally persuaded
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Greater s~ensitiveness to the demands
Of Haitian trade is what William F,
Powell, United States minister to
Haiti, says American merchants must
acquire before they a completely
capture the markets Of that country.
Mr.. Powell is not only minister to
Haiti, but charge d'afaires to San Do
mingo as well. He has been three years
in the black republic, and appears to
have employed his time to advantage
in furthering American trade among
the natives. The minister says that
during his residence In Haiti the inn
ports Of Yankee-made goods had in
creased SO 1-S per cent.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

No matter what ails you, headache
20 a cancer, you will never get well
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
CASCARBTs Candy Cathartic, the
genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
tablet has c. G. G. stamped on It. Be
warn OF limitations.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Christine Nilsson cherishes in a
unique way mementos OF her triumphs
on the concert stage. One Of her rooms
Is papered with leaves OF music taken
from the various operas in which she
has appeared. Another is decorated
with the receipted hotel bills made out
in her name during her tours.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
came on SforY.

Miss Carroll and Joseph r. Hoffman
Of st. Louis, now find that they are
bound together by legal ties as hus-
band and wife. The supposed mock
ceremony was performed by Judge W.
W. Henderson OF the Probate Court
Of st. Louis. While at a little supper
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
Adjutant General Corbin is one Of tn

Adjutant General Corbin is n Of the
few officers OF the army and the navy
who have retained residences where
they can vote and regularly cast a
ballot. General Corbin owns the farm
near Batavia, o., on which he was
born and win go back in November
to vote for Mckinley.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Census statistics to-day show that
in 1866 Of the largest cities Of the
United States the increase I'm popula-
ton during the last ten years has been
1927, SOB, compared with 4,TOG,1OI
from 1880 to 1890, the earlier wonder
full record being almost eQualed.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

city. They were
recognized and the
usual mob gath
cred. The elders
had registered,
when they were
taken out Of the
hotel and started
in the direction of
the depot. Mayor
Brown and a po-
liceman appeared
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

There is a large exhibit from this
country at the Paris exposition which
will prove very interesting to all, but
no more 80 than the news that the
famous American remedy, H%ostetter's
stomach Bitters, will cure dyspepsia,
indigestion and constipation. To all
sufferers a trial Is recommended.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

the elders 10 leave
the city. They
were escorted to
the Pennsylvania
train by 1000 peo-
pie and told they
would be tarred
and hanged if
they returned.
A policeman ae-
compani e d n e
elders to Crest
ff.n Aha nawf
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

at the Cabanne
club the subject Of
m%atrimony a s
discussed and Miss
Carroll turned to
Judge Henderson
and l~aughingly
asked; "Judge.will
you marry us?''
Judge Henderson
consented. TIL
party repaired to
the club parlors.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
Beware Of Olntments FOR Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering IL through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they viii do Is tenfOld to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by r J. Cheney & Co,
Toledo. o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Halls Catsrrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally, and made In Toledo, ONO,
by r. ]. Cheney Testimonialsfree. SOLD
by Druggists, price nc per bottle.
Hairs Family pills are the best
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

MISS SAtApAH where Mr. Hon.
man took Miss CAROLS hand while
the judge repeated the regular mar
rlage ceremony and asked the legal
questions. Miss Carroll has the choice
Of waiting a year and then applying
for q divorce. or Of beginning proceed
ings al once to annul the MARRIAGE.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

1T looks like rain to-day said the
affable milkman as he dumped the reg
ular quart into the pitcher. 1T always
does said the woman. And the milk
man drove off. wondering why some peo-
pie take such gloomy views of every
thing.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Men frequently get disgusted n 60
v~ention, but the man who Is determined
to stay and see the thing out is the man
who Is having a tooth pulled. That Is
something that can't be done b. proxy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Luxury is an enticing pleasure, a
bastard in mirth, which hath honey IN
her mouth. gall in her heart, and a
sting in her tail.-Quarles.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
DRIED LIZARD TEA
a MEDICINAL DRINK MADE FOR
CHINESE ONLY.

Lizards Cut Open IN china, Dried, and
Sent 20 the United states TO Make
the Cup Tha ohosrs-Dried Lizards
Dutiabie.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
80 ManrfleI4 1orerr.

Two Dowie elders, Mark A. Lob
law and James Watt. arrived in Mans
field the other morning. The elders
took a bus at the depot and went to
the Vonhof hotel, in the heart Of the
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

"Wei. Sammy. what's your politics."
'Pa's Ter Bryan, but me an mas
goiu & vote fer Mckinley"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

did you read Jibber's poem called
Woman's Timid Touch? 'Woman's
Timid Touch?' Oh, say. there ought to
be a law to prevent bachelors from writ
ing poetry about women
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Judge-Prisoner. I hope you realize how
swiftly the wrOng-doer Is punished. In
six short weeks after you crime you
stand at the bar Of justice. Prisoner
Yts, yer honor; me money give out.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

War is an u%nmitlgated curse" "Oh, 1
don't know. 1t ovid a lot of wlshy-
washy fiction out Of the magazines"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Don't spoil the appearance OF our
washing by using Door blue, use Russ
Bleaching Blue, the famous bag blue.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Try Russ Bleaching Blue, the modern
bag blue. makes clothes whittier thar snow.
Sold by grOcers everywhere.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

zoe. I'm delighted to see you" well,
Pm glad you're pleased" Yes; since we
met before you've got as bald as ] am"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

lido not believe Plso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN B
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. 10 1900
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

'Bunks is ~dreadfully narrow-minded.' -
"He is, eh?' yes: when he lends you
money he never forgets it,"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

"A woman has a right to change her
mind" course: but the average
woman Is always bent on changing other
peoples minds"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities Of western
fruits.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Dyeing is as simple as washing when
you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

rDid she get your bin?' Yves: I di-
rected It TO her husband and marked it
Personal
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

steamers frequently passed under It,
and landed their passengers at the en-
trance to the cave in the cliffs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

A gorgeous costume flashed beneath the brilliant lights
Of a ball room. The queen of society is radiant to night.
The nervous hands of a weak woman have toiled day
and night, the weary form and aching head have known no
rest, for the dress must be finished in time.
To that queen of society and her dressmaker we would
say a word. One through dollhouse culture, luxury and
social excitement, and the other through the toll of necessity,
may some day find their ailments a common cause.
Nervous prostration, excitabihty, fainting spells, dizzi-
ness, sleeplessness. loss of appetite and strength, all indicate
serious trouble, which has been promoted by an over-taxed
system.
For the society queen and the dressmaker alike, there is
nothing so reliable as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to restore strength, vigor, and happiness.
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, 40 Union St, Salem, N. j., writes;
"DEAR MRS. PNKHAM=I feel is my duty TO write and tell you how
grateful 1 am to you for what your medicine has done for me. At one
ovaries, falling Of the womb, and leucorrh9a. At tmes could hot hod a
needle to sew. The first dose Of your Vegetable Compound helped me 50
much that kept on usng,it l have now taken six bottles and am well
it. am thankful to the Giver Of all good for giving you the wisdom Of
-7 curing suffering women. / recommend your med
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Mra. Winslow's Soothing Syrur.
For chudren teothing. sodens tho gums, reduces IN
Illumination. allaya pain. cures wind collie. &oa bottle
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
Carriers Ink Is the

best Ink that can be made. II costs you no
more than poor stun not at % write with.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

Many q woman, sick and
weary of life, dragged down by
weakening drains. painful II
Irregularities, depression, and the
hundred and one ailments
which affect women only, has
found In Pe-ru-ug a bright star
Of hope, which has changed
her misery to joy, her suffer
ing to health.
Noavoman need suffer from
the arrangements peculiar to
her sex. If she will give Peru
ma a fair trial.
The majority of weaknesses
which make woman's life a
burden, spring from a simple
cause. The mucous membrane
which lines the pelvic organs
becomes weakened and in
famed owing to strain, cold,
overwork, etc. This causes
catarrhal congestion, inham-
nation, painful Irregularities,
depression of spirits, irritable
ity, weakness and suffering. It
shows in the haggard lines Of
the face, the dull eyes, the saliow
complexion and angular form.
For the prompt cure Of such all
monts try Pe-ru-na. II drives away
"tho blues, clears the complexion,
brightenB the eyes, changes thin
ness to piumpness, ana cures pains,
aches and drains, because Il mme-
dinteiY strikes at the root Of such
troubles and removes the cause.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
DON'T STOP TOBACCO SUDDENLY

Il injuries nervous system 70 do 50. BAcO.
is the only cure nat REALTY CuREs
and notifies you when 70 stop Sold with o
guarantee that three boxes viii cure any case.
bAgg-GUhU cured thousandl, Il viii cure YOU.
AZ an druggists Or by mail PREPAID, 81 q boNi
B boxes eAbl booklet free. Write
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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
TeI us Whera YOu're Al

We have 5000 bargains in rented iooIs
and machinery Of al kinds lots OF q has
never been used. or ~ 90 but very little.
like TO send YOU our catalogue telling YOU
am about %. but can't a. 30 unless you
write and ten 10 WHERE YOu ARE AT.
THE ]. H, Montgomery Machinery Co.,
DhNVhh t~uLOAAuO.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02
Mrs. Sarah SwOder, 1O3 West ST.,
La Porte, Ind, writes:

"DEAR MRS. PHKHAM:-It gives me great
pleasure to tell you how much good Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me-.
81 had been a sufferer for years with female
trouble. 1 could not sew but a few minutes at a
time without suffering terribly with my head.
Ny back and kidneys also troubled me all the
time. was advised by a friend TO take your med
icine. had no faith in it, but decided to try it.
After taking one bottle 1 felt SO much better that
1 continued its use, and by the time / had taken
six bottles L was cured. There is no other medicine
for me. / recommend it to all my friends"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1900-11-02

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