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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22
VenezueIa'S Asphalt Laker.

The chief Importance Of Venezuela's
asphalt lake is due TO the fact that IT
is one OF the few deposits OF consider
able size on this continent which are
not controlled by the asphalt trust. A
concession covering the lake was
granted TO a small rival company, and
a few months later trouble began. The
ease with which a rebellion may be-
started In Venezuela Is said 10 be re-
markable. The country is full Of rev
%olutionary leaders. who only need some
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Chief Wilkie Of the secret service
has discovered a new use for a we'll
known instrument Of civil engineer.
ing, the transit, which is a sort Of
spyglass on stills. While a govern
ment employe a at work on the new
federal building in San Francisco he
noticed that a man was bringing some.
thing small to a window frequently in
a building about 200 yards away.
Bringing a transit into play the OBJ
server convinced himself that the mar
was at work on bogus money. A Sc.
cret-service detective was summoned
and he peeked through the transit
Then he e over and arrested the
man for counterfeiting, making what
Chief Wilkie regards as a most i'm.
portant capture.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The army transport on the advance
to Pekin was a unique spectacle. Miles
Of coolies, vehicles and animals trailed
behind the troops. Everything on
wheels, from farm wagons to fashion
able traps, was impressed into the
transport service. Every Chinaman,
horse and mule in the path was COM
Wandered. The Japanese had cows
bearing packs and the Russians cam
els. Cinnamon pulled carts and stag
gered under heavy loads. Two hun
dred junks and scOws bearing NUM-
tons were towed up the river by
coolies.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Perhaps the cleverest scheme ever
put together for evading custom house
duties and practically smuggling goods
into the country has been brought t
light by the death of an old French.
nan in Indiana. When he came here
he vas one Of the poorest in the coun.
try. and when he died he was one Of
the wealthiest. His name was Pierre
J. D'Heur. and he laid the foundation
OF his fortune in this way: He had .
friend In a great glove factory II
France, and had him send Thousand
OF pairs OF the best gloves in two con
Bignments, one to New Orleans anC
one to New York. When the New Or.
leans consignment was opened It wal
found to contain only left hand gloves
and D'Heur refused It. Later the
consignment was put up at auction ant
D'Heur bought IL for a mere nothing
Then came the New York consignment
which, oddly enough, contained only
right hand gloves, which were also
refused by DHeur on account Of the
mistake, and also afterward bought
by him at public auction. thus eseap.
ing the payment Of any duty.
The Rev. ]. M. Bacon, f. r. s., pro.
poses to make a balloon ascent durinf
n Of the thick, impenetrable fog
which visit London during the win.
ter months. He proposes to ascend e
the higher limits Of the fog and to ex-
plore scientifically Its constitution. He
also proposes 20 discharge small cart
ridges Of %guncotton at great heights
an order to ascertain whether the con
cussion viii dislodge or disperse the
fog in any way. He has carried OUT
several experiments with similar cart.
ridges for aeoustical purposes, at vary
ing attitudes.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

German papers relate that Capt.
Baron Holzing recently covered a dis
lance Of hfteen kilometers mine and q
quarter milesl on horseback IN twenty
hve minutes. lie was racing with a
railway train from Graben to the
neighborhood Of Carlsruhe. and beat
a BY eight minutes, His horse had
been especially trained for the ride,
having been fed on a prepared food
instead of oats for weeks The ride
was accomplished without e~xtraordi-
nary exeriion and the horse was NJ
lor more work NJ the finish.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

A movement has been started to con
solidate all the crematories OF the
United States and Canada into one as
ISOLATION. There are now s~eventy-nve
crematories in this country. The OBJ
1ect is to make a uniform price for
incineration, certificates to be paid UP
during the life of a person will be
issued, and when the holder dies the
body may be incinerated at any of the
crematories which are in the associa-
ton. The organization of the inter
national association will be effected al
a meeting Of the officials Of different
crematories at Buffalo during the pan
American exposition.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

A diary Of more than sixty years ago
contains two entries appropriate both
TO athletics and to the season: DE
cember 21st. Started for home on
foot and arrived-forty miles-after
twelve hours on the road. 1 was not
much fatigued December 2Sth.
Started back to college at 8 in the
morning. It was very stormy and the
snow four inches deep. A little lame
but happy" The writer was sixteen
years cd, and his name was Ruther-
ford s.. Hayes.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Franz Anton Itrich, U. S. N, a war
ant officer Of the training ship Buff
falo, has been awarded a medal Of
honor and gratuity Of 500 for gallant
service at the battle of Manila. Mr..
ltrich was a member Of the crew Of the
w%haleboat which burned the Spanish
ships inside the harbor Of Cavite on
the afternoon Of May 1, 1898, and was
at the time serving on the gunboat
Petrol, commanded by E. P. Wood
and forming a part Of the fleet under
Dewey's command.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22
Goldi aoIdi GoIdi

The latest El Dorado Is reported to be
on Nome City Beach. Alaska. Thou
sands of people are fastening there, many
what avail Is gold when health is gone?
Guard your health with the best Of all
medicines, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
1t will regulate the bowels, stir up the
liver, inyigorate the kidneys, and alb
s%olutely cure Indigestion, constipation,
malaria, chills and fever. It's a good
medicine to keep on hand.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22
q ASpbaH IN History. q

Asphalt has been known from pre-
historic times. Some forms Of It were
used as building material in ancient
Babylon, and others were used in the
preparation Of mummies. During the
middle ages It dropped almost from
sight. In 1912 a Swiss physician dis
covered large beds Of 1t In the Alps
and succeeded In reviving the use Of
it as building material. It is said that
the value Of asphalt for paving pur-
poses was discovered by accident
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Mr., and Mrs. T. B. Fitzgerald OF
Danvius, Va, have decided their place
on the north bank of the Dan river,
worth $40, OOO.to the Danville Orphan
age as a permanent home.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

From statistics CLEANED by Cecil
Raleigh OF London Il Is learned that
about $4,000 persons are employed by
theatrical managers IN Great Britain.
the average weekly salary being $40.
On a certain day designated by Mr..
Raleigh there were being played "l80
melodramas. SO musical and farcicai
pieces, 80 plays and 3 shakespearean
plays
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Trouble between the United States
and the little Central American state Of
Venezuela is possible as the result Of
a quarrel between rival asphalt com
panies, who have conflicting claims
to the great Bermudez asphalt lake To-
Gated on the shores Of the OrinocO riv-
er. Both Of the asphalt concerns are
United States corporations, n Of them
being the National Asphalt company,
commonly known as the asphalt trust.
It Is ven charged that the trust has
had a hand in encouraging the rebel
lion in Venezuela which is now in
progress. The leader Of the rebellion
is Celestino Peraza, who until recently
was the secretary Of the present pres
ident Of the republic, General Castro.
General Castro himself came into
power as the result Of a successful
rebellion which resulted in the over
throw of the government headed by
President And rade. Since Castro took
control Of the government in the latter
part of 1899 he has successfully sup
pressed at least two re~bellions, so that
he knows what he has to deal with.
Leader Of Tbe Sroubfe.
Celestino Peraze. the leader Of the
present rebellion, began his outbreak
in the country along the Orinoco river
in the last days Of December, 1900. A
force Of $500 men was Immediately
sent against him by President Castro,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

There Is some doubt as TO the flight
OF the eagle being as rapid as many
would make It. but Il Is yet known
that the swiftest hare has no chance
with II Ina regard 10 speed.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22
Leader Of tie 6rouble.

and several
small e n
g a & ements
have taken
p / a e be-
tween the
rival forces.
Now it ap-
pears h e
rebels are
running low
on powder
and muni-
tito of
war in gem
eral. AS a
result they
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The Queens speech was short, per-
haps for the reason that she could not
thinks Of anything she wanted at that
moment except money.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Judging from the testimony in the
Booz case, the West Point graduates
IA the Philippines would make 81 ort
work of the war " they would Just
catch the Fillplnos and haze them.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

To enjoy good health it is necessary
to keep the digestive organs in perfect
condition: Garfield Tea is the most
successful remedy for all forms Of
Indigestion.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22
TIE INDEX.


Telephone Communication has been
established between St. Michael and
Nome by means Of a temporary sub-
marine cable. The toll is 50 for ten
words.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Liquor makes men talk, doesn't itY'
said the citizen. Yes, ana sometimes
it's the means Of shutting them up"
said the policeman.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

When asked her opinion in regard to
the doctrine of total depraviD. Mrs.
Darlington said she thought the doe
trlne was all right n people would
only live rD Ia IL.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The expression "robblng Peter to pay
Paur' had its origin In the rivalry ex-
listing between Westminster Abbey.
formerly st. Peters cathedral, and ST.
Paurs cathedral In London. In 1850
there was a deficiency IN the treasury
of st. Paul's and an appropriation OF
money belonging to st. Peters was
made to cover the deficiency. The peo-
pie who were averse to the action
asked the question: "NNhy rob st. Pc
ter's TO pay 81. paul's2'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The late Chief Justice Faircloth of
North Carolina bequeathed 500, 900 to
the Baptist Female University Of RAJ
leigh.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

A brave girl Is one who keeps right
on spending two hours a day curling
her hair after her heart Is broken and
she has nothing TO live for.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Tam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS
Maple Street. Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

We tell our woes for sympathy
A sad mistake, as you win see.
Friends listen briehy-thm relate
Their own distresses, twice as great.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

while the crude asphalt was being
hauled from the deposits where It was
dug. Pieces Of the asphalt dropped
from the carts and we're gradually
ground into the roadbed by the feet OF
the men and horses. It was noticed
that such roads soon presented a hard
and resisting surface, and the idea Of
using asphalt on other roads was de-
veloDed. 1t was not largely used, how
ever, until 1882, and within the last 25
years 1t has made its greatest progress.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The long ton of 1850 pounds is obso-
lete. A ton containing 1000 pounds Is
now considered long, especially in the
coal market.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

FITS PermanentlyCurod Nohts Or nervouBness aftsI
FIRST days use OF DR.. khne's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

81 haven't half enough MONEY to pay
my debts" well, I'm worse Off than
that; / paid mine, but It took every cent
/ had"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Ladies who take pride in beautiful,
clear white clothes should use Russ
Bleaching Blue. the modern bag blue.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

%Singularly enough a civil war is al
ways a very uncivil a
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities Of western
fruits.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

A VENEZUELAN MAN-OF-WAR.
pitch is filed, while the heavy impuri-
ties sink to the bottom of the kettle.
The pure asphaltum can then be
poured of.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Bishop Potter says we chase the dollar
too hard. Then let the dollar let up a
little on its rapid gait.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

financial backing TO start one Of the
periodical outbreaks which have pre-
vailed In Venezuela ever since Il cast
on the yoke Of Spain. II IS also stated
that President Castro and his followers
were sadly disappointed Ia their hopes
or finding some method OF increasing
their private fortunes after they took
charge Of the government.
Merchandise was hrat admitted to
the malls in 1861.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The man who takes things easy may
be either a philosopher or a kleptona-
MAC.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Many causes induce gray hair. but PARKHR's HATa
BALKAN brings back the youthful color.
HINDERoORNs, the best cure for cOrns, i5cta.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The best Is the cheapest. Carriers Ink Is the
best, yet it costs no more than the poorest
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The most striking thing in Che labor
situation just now is the great number
Of strikes
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

IT Is to be hoped that the kidnapping in
tieth century.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

The tailor-made girl IS all right, but
most men prefer the ready maid.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

George Clay and Clara Potter have
been married in Kentucky. Now for
some little clay images.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

We pay SIS q Week
and expenses 70 men with rigs to introduce our
POULTRY COMPOUND. JAyELLK Me-. Co, Dept. D.
PARSONS, KANSAS.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22
ACker's
English
Remedy

will positively cure Consump-
ton, Asthma, and Bronchitis,
1t will cure a cough or cold in
a day. 1t will prevent Pneu-
monia- We guarantee it, be-
cause we know what it will do.
Always insist on having AcK-
Frs.
In many Instances alter I had tried
my utmost TO give even relief. / pre-
scTibed AcKER's ENGLISH REMEDY and
It permanently cured every one Of the
patients, Il is a valuable addition 10 the
practice Of medicine.
G. +. SMITH, M. D., Olean, N. Y.
Write to us for testimonials and
free illustrated book on Consumption
sold at 2hr, SOC aud ot.OO = bottle.
Nyon are not satisfied RETURN the bottle 10
year oruggist and got your money bach.
VIZ Hooker e Co., Proprss nuanio. n. N.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-02-22

Looks Like AbSurd Prospect.
Some idea of the absurdity of a seri-
BUS war between the United States and
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-09-13
GILBERT D. YOUNG
Carpenter Work,
Jobbing and
Contracting

REFERENCES: Many business es-
adjustments and residences, built under
my personal oversight during the past
% years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-09-13
MORRIS COUNTY CHRONICLE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER IS, 1901
QUARTERLY REPORT
RECEIPTS.

Of the County Collector for Quar-
ter Ending Aug. 10, 1901.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1901-09-13
Estimates Promptly Given.
All Work Under Personal Supervision
Shop and residence Mo. 80, phsonx Ave
- - aane wire.

The ola gentleman had returned to
tke home cf his boyhood for the first
time in ten years or more and, as on
the last occasions, he had written "and
wife" al1er h ae eli the hotel reg
lister. OF course Che keeper Of the hotel
was glad tc sac hin and grasped him
warmly by the hand.
"Ain't grown q day elder than when
you was here last" he said.
Nor said the old gentleman half in
quiringly
Not day" returned the tavern
keeper emphatically. "Your wife seems
to have changed more'n YOU"
'Yes?"
"oh, yes. Leastways she does to me.
Looks thinner than when you was here
last"
'Indeedg
Yes She amt near so fleshy as she
was, accordin TO my recollection. Seems
like she's taller, too, an her haid don't
look just the same to me, an-an'-
And" put in the old gentler-an soft
ly, shes not the same wife, you know
--Tit-Bits
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08

of said coyote, lynx or wild cat and SO
much Of the pelt as shall be required by
said board Of county commissioners.
SECTION 5. After the allowance Of
such claim for bounty. the said board Of
county commissioners shall cause the
tips of said ears to be clipped, SO as to
prevent their being again presented,
which shall then be deposited with the
clerk of said board Of county commission
ers, who shall mark them 80 as to be
identified with the name Of the person
presenting the same and date thereof,
and shall be safely kept by him for .
period of one year, when the said clerk
shall destroy the same.
SECTION 4. ANY person who shall
make false affidavit as hereinbefore
provided, shall be guilty Of INSIDE
meanor, and. upon conviction thereof,
shall be punished by fine Of not less
than one hundred dollars or by imprison-
ment in the county jail not to exceed six
months, or both.
SECTION S. For the purpose Of pay
ing such bounty. the couety commission
ers of each county shall annually levy :
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08
idaho Bounty Law.

Here is the law in full, providing for
killing wild animals and providing funds
for the payment thereof:
SECTION 1. Immediately after the
passage Of this act, the board of county
commissioners Of each county in the
State Of Idaho must cause to be paid q
bounty of one dollar and Fifty cents each
for each and every coyote, lynx or wild
cat that shall be killed hereafter within
the said county, the same to Be paid from
q special fund hereinafter provided, to
be known as the bounty fund.
SECTION !. All claims for such bounty
must be presented to the bard Of county
commissioners Of the county within
which said coyote. lynx or wild cat was
killed. as required by law for other claims
against counties, which claim so present.
ed must be accompanied by an affidavit
stating the kind Of animal, the time and
place, where and BY whom said coyote,
lynx or wild cat was killed, and At the
same time said party making such at.
fidavit must deposit with the clerk Of said
board Of county commissioner the ear
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08
Pullman Ordinary Sleepers.

The tourist travel between the east and
the Pacific coast has reached enormous
proportions in the last few years, and
calls for 4 special class of equipment. To
meet this demand the Pullman company
has issued from its shops what it techni.
ca,ly calls the pullman Ordinary Sleep
err These cars appear similar to the
regular sleepers being built on the same
plan, but not furnished with the same
elegance. They are equipped with
mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillow cases,
towels, combs. brushes, etc., requiring
nothing Of the kind to be furnished by
the passenger. Each car has stove for
making tea and coffee and doing Eight
housekeeping and each section can be
fitted with an adjustable table. A uni
formed porter accompanies each car, his
business being to make up berths, keep
the car clean, and look after the wants
and comforts Of the passengers. In each
Of the trains which ard despatched daily
from Portland by the O. r. & N. Co. is
to be found one of these "Pullman Ortli.
nary Sleepers." The car attached to the
"Chicago- Portland Spectacle goes through
to Chicago without change, and the one
in the "Atlantic Express" runs to Kan.
sas city without change. Passengers in
this car for Chicago change to q similar
car At Granger.
Much Of the first-class travel is being
carried in these cars. the rates being
lower, and the service nearly eqnal e
that in the palace sleepers.
For rates and full information. includ
ing folders, write to
A. L. Craig, G. p. A., o. R.
N. Co., Portland. Oregon, for particular
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08
FARM LOANS.

have money TO loan on farms at low
est rates. Write me or call and see Mr..
B.. F. Morris who will take your applica-
ton. Office with B. F. Morris.
w. G. LEHANE.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08
LOST.
Lewiston, Idaho, July II, Iot

LeWIStUH, 1Udu0, Ju1y III I901'
Lost, in Occur d'Alene City, Feb. 1901,
a note given to the undersigned by David
Thompson and Thos. Clerf; amount
$Il9.5o; dated Nov. I9, 1900; due Nov.
I9, 1901. Anyone finding the same please
send to Lewiston, Idaho.s will pay for
the same. w. E. Couey, Lewiston, Ida.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08

special tax of one cent per head upon
all sheep assessable within said county,
which tax shall be assessed and collected
at the same time and in tine same manner
as county and state taxes are assessed
aud collected.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08
GEORGE w. TAM
attorney at Lac.

Probate matters and settlement of
estates carefully attended to. Office in
Adams Block.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08
OF Interest to Teachers.

The state school superintendent has
sent out the following order:
Dear Sir:-A printed list of books from
which trustees will select books for
school library, (see late law on school
library question: will be ready for
Aug. 1.
Examination for all kinds Of certificates
will be held Aug ~, % and "a, at the
county seats. Examinations for State
certificates and Life Diplomas will be
held Aug. 22, at Boise, Salmon City,
Weiser, Idaho Falls, Moscow and Wal
lace. Primary papers will be sent to
this Office for correction.
A meeting of the County Superin-
tendents will be held in the north at
either Occur d'Alene City or Wallace
about August IS. Please be prepared to
introduce and discuss snch most needed
reforms as your experience may suggest.
will notify you later as to the chapters
in School Law and Constitution, OH
which teachers will be examined in Aug.
The State has apportioned for July $751;
5000 l have notified the Treasurer
that the apportionment for your county
is SI6o9.77.
Very respectfully
PERMEAL FRENCH,
State Superintendent of Public In
strnction.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-08

Lost: small bay horse branded S r
on left stiAe, weight about 500 pounds,
name short but not reached, foretop cut
off square. A reward will be paid for
his return to ]. F. Thompson, 50 Snake
River Avenue.