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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
Class
of People

1 have told you who are the unhap-
piest men and now it is my pleasant
duty to speak of the happiest state.
Solomon indicated it in his petition,
"Give me neither riches nor poverty"
There is in that, as in most Of the
proverbs, both definition and descrip-
aion- Neither riches nor poverty. I
need say little more. We all know
what the alternative is-that middle
state where the income safely exceeds
the expenditure, writes John Gilmer
Speed in the Woman's Home Compan-
ion. Then a man can be happy-and
he can have a good temper and ro-
bust digestion-it does not make much
difference what goes on around him.
He is safe and for the time being, at
least, his family is The best
thing about this happiest state is that
it has within it such a tremendously
large class. It is not only a man here
and there that belongs within it; the
men are legions.
In this country it embraces all the
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

600, 900, IN Increase Of $4,000, 900 over
1899, and within her limits there are
sim almost {. 1000 900 acres Of public
lands subject to entry. The $40. 900 900
Of taxable valuation represents $685.,
000,0 o Of actual value OF property.
The products Of her farms. mines and
factories in the fiscal year aggregated
$4,000, 900. She has 100, 900 children
enrolled in her public schools, with
1000 in the higher educational insti-
buttons. Her public school enrollment
is double that Of this district. And
there is something marvellous In a
1000 enrolment IN institutions for
liberal education In a region that was
a wilderness eleven years ago. At
1859 a m. on April %, 1889, there
was not an inhabitant in Oklahoma,
all the squatters having been expelled
by the United States troops. At sun
set Of that memorable day Oklahoma
contained $4,000 inhabitants. At 2
o'clock in the afternoon Of the open
ing day a bank with $4,000 capital
was established in a tent at Guthrie,
q town born a few minutes earlier.
she sowing Of 100, 900 acres Of wheat
began that day and towns by the score
we're staked out before sunset. The
next day schools were established and
churches were in process Of erection
mot very stately structures, but mag,
nifcent a%ttestations Of the spirit Of
the pioneers. On May %. 1889, just
g month after the opening day, a IN
rention assembled in Guthrie to form
a provisional government. One year
after the opening President Harrison
signed the bill which created the terri
tory Of Oklahoma. The census Of 1890
showed a population Of 81, 900. In ten
years those figures have expanded to
100000. Who Will venture to fix a
limit to the progress and prosperity
of OklahOma-when, with the superb
lands of the Indian Territory annexed,
she takes her place in the family Of
states?
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

The story Of the coming state OF
Oklahoma promises to AFFORD an ex-
ample Of rapidity Of growth unmatched
in the history Of any other common
wealth in any age or country, says the
Washington Post. Hitherto, when an
instance Of unparalleled progress has
been wanted by way Of illustration,
the city Of Chicago has been cited with
full confidence that it could not be
matched. That confidence and the
stupendous facts on which Il rests will
still remain. but Oklahoma will occu-
by in the list Of states the position held
by the western metropolis in the list
Of municipalities. Both are giants in
Infancy, with unlimited facilities Of
growth and an assured prospect Of in
creasing greatness. Just as Chicago
has grown in area by annexation Of
the adjacent towns, villages and farm
ing lands, Oklahoma is destined to ex-
pand by taking IN the Iudian Terri
tory. Governor Barnes latest annual
report upon the condition Of Oklahoma
reads nor like a tale from "The Ara
bian Nights" than the sober reality
which we know It to be. On June 1,
1900, the census e%numerators found
$4,000 Inhabitants in the territory
and the 100000 mark has been passed
since that count was made. That is
about equal to ten Nevadas and more
than SO per cent ahead Of the District
OF Columbia. The governor states
that the assessed valuation of her prop
erty in 1900 is, in round figures, $49,-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
of
LOG Houses

The costliest log house ever built
in Maine, and probably IN the world,
is being constructed on Warren's is
land, Gilkey's harbor. It was begun
by the late W H. Forwell Of Phila-
delphia, and is being completed by his
son., Nathan P. Forwell, to whom the
property was willed with the provision
that it should be finished according to
the plans adopted. 1t will cost nearly
$4,000. The log hut, as some of the
neighbors call it, is 1OOx1O5 feet, and
is built of ~unpeeled spruce timber, cut
upon the island. Fred Hunter, an ex-
pert log cabin builder from Virginia,
is experimenting the erection Of the
building, and is copying the style that
prevailed in Virginia a century or
more ago,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
Condensed Fnn.

The Chicago Record Is inclined to dis
count the reports OF Colonel Roosevelt's
achievements as a Hon slayer. IL says
he may come upOn a bOjum shark pres
emily, and then not even salt win save
him.
Speaking Of the wit OF the late Senator
Davis. Senator HOar uttered an epigram
which deserves 70, be remembered; N
spark from him." said Senator Hoar,
was ever a einGer In the eye Of his
friend"
A kitten has been brought up on an ex-
clusively vegetable diet by a. family Of
vegetariana. The result Is that 81 will
not touch animal food and II pays no at
tention TO rats or mice.
People who think that prosperity cam
not be brought about by legislation
should note the fact than Congress wants
TO pass a bill doubling the pay of its
members.
C~lerk-Perhaps you'd like to look at
some goods "a little more expensive than
these2 ShOpper-Not necessarily, but i
would like TO look at some OF better quail
"Huhi I wouldn' cry s. hard jes' cause
teacher licked mel ~ amt cryin' cause
teacher licked me; I'm cryln' cause j
amt big enough 20 lick him"
We are now at work on our spring-of-
1901 Catalogue. Sen us your name and
address and Wen mail you "a copy free.
AlNty-fOur illustrated pages. containing
styles and prices of footwear for men.
women and children, mems and boys
clothing with sample OF the goodsl,
hats. caps and furnishings.
THE MAY SHOE & CLOTHING co.
Denver Colorado.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

toms. Her experience in treating fe-
male ills is greater than any other
living person. Following is 8 letter
from a woman who is thankful for
avoiding a terrible operation.
81 was suffering to such an extent
from ovarian trouble that my physi-
clan thought IN operation would be
necessary.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound having been recommended to
me, / decided to try it. After using
several bottles 1 found that ! was
cured. My entire system was toned
up, and 1 suffered no with my
o7aries. "--MRs ANNA ASTON, Troy, Mo.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
Are Mostly Those Who
Are Neither Rich
Nor Poor.

great middle class. And the very
great majority Of them do not even
know that theirs is the happiest state;
they do not dream how well they are
of. Some Of them, being wrong
headed men, envy their richer neigh
bors; some others get riches and then
are not as happy as they we're before.
Let those who are in this happiest
state continue in it If they can, for the
world at large and the country at
home has great need for them. They
constitute the great conservative force
the force which prevents the demo-
cratic country from going pell-mell to
smash; they represent the solid hon
esty which stands midway between the
madness of a too rapid social reform
and the Unsuitable greed of the un-
s%erupulous who look upon the whole
world as a gold mine that belongs to
them by right Of inheritance or pur-
chase. Happy should be the land
where this class is very great and it
is greater in the United States than
anywhere else in the world.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
WHAT IS OVARITlSP

A dull, throbbing pain, accompanied
by a Of tenderness and heat low
down in the side, with an occasional
shooting pain, indicates inflammation.
On examination it viii be found that
the region of pain shows some swell
ing. This is the first stage Of ovaritis,
Inflammation of the ovary. If the roof
of your house leaks, my sister, you have
it fixed at once why not pay the same
respect to your WI body2
You need not, you ought not to let
yourself go, when n Of your own sex
holds out the helping hand TO you, and
will advise you without money, and
without price. Write TO Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, and tell her all your symp-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

At Port Said. where the West. the
far East and Africa all meet and min
gle. an Englishman has established
one Of the most curious businesses i'm
aginable. He has an immense stock
Of colored pictures Of all sizes repre-
senting Biblical scenes. The figures
in the pictures are Of all n~ationalities,
from the pig-tailed Chinaman to the
negro of Central Africa. One subject
the return Of the prodigal son-is
drawn and colored in thirty different
ways. In picture the figures are
those OF South Sea Islanders. in an
other Of negroes, and SO on. including
Malays, Hindoos, samoans. Dyaks and
many other races The missionaries
hnd these pictures more convincing
than the conventional ones. and buy
largely of the dealer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

better understand it's present condi-
ton. The island of which / have told
gave no clew as to why it was an IS
land, and not a bit Of the surrounding
meadow; but this is no for
wondering why 1t was here at all. No
where is the world just as it has al
ways been. Wherever there is a little
brook, the story Of the making and
unmaking Of islands is told. On a
small scale, everywhere, the great
works Of creation are being repeated.
It is never necessary to travel to the
ends Of the earth to learn about a great
many interesting things that are going
on out Of doors. The familiar Incl
dents about u doorsteps are never TO
be despised. A cat in the grass can tell
as much as a tiger in the jungle.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Only twelve years ago Mr.. Charles
M. Hays, the new president Of the
Southern Pacific railroad, held a cler-
ical position. Now he receives the high
est salary paid to any railroad presi-
dent in America-probably I'm the
world. This is said to be $4,000, or
$1,000 more than is paid to the Presi-
dent of the United States, according to
the Saturday Evening Post. The pecu-
liarity Of Mr.. Hays mental equipment
which enables him to command this
splendid income is well illustrated by a
certain bunch of old letters TepOsing In
the p%igeOnhOle Of the desk of an OIL
cial who was a subordinate Of Mr..
Hays when the latter was general
manager Of the Wabash road. Some
Of these epistles are only two or three
lines In length, but not one of them is
too short to contain q sentence Of Off
cial commentator of the kind calcu-
lated to stir the heart of the most in
different subordinate. The ability to
bestow approval with the anne discern
ment and promptness with which he
metes out criticism is held to be the
secret Of his phenomenal success.
His complete demonstration Of re-
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hicting interests and attracting n large,
popular and loyal following was made
as vice president and general manager
of the Grand Trunk line. Here he en-
countered a %deep-seated prejudice
against his Yankee origin and Ameri-
can methods. From hagman to direc-
tors the road was stanchly British.
Red tape and Oficialism were highly
developed in the service. There was
not, It Is said, a typewriting machine
in n Office of the system.
One Of the first orders issued by Mr.
Hays was for a force of stenOgraphers
and typewriters, and an equipment Of
machines for the entire system. But
the most revolutionary practice which
he carried into effect on the big Ca
madam road was the "open door" pol
icy. Not only did Mr.. Hays keep his
own door open to all who had legiti-
mate and important business, but he
also saw to it that the doors Of the
officials under him were broadly open
to the public. Mr.. Hays is only forty
four years of age and was born in
Rock Island, Illinois.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

A good story is told OF a Scottish sol.
der at Bloemfontein who was just re-
covering from an attack of enteric. One
day he suggested to the doctor who called
to see him that he would be grateful for
a wee drappie. "No, no." said the doctor.
do you know that your stomach Is In
such an liberated condition that a spoon
full of whisky would kill your "Aweel,
sir" replied the patient, Il must just do
without it. but doctor. just come up
close to me-" The doctor obliged. "Ah.
doctor" said the soldier. signing content
eddy, yer breath's vera refreshin'I'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
Church Adv-rflsInc.

The efficacy Of newspaper advertising
been newly demonstrated at Beverly.
Massachusetts, where the First UniVer-
Church trustees made a contract
a half-page Of advertising space In
the leading newspaper for every Satur-
This half page is used TO declare
the preachers subject and the music pro-
for the mex day, tell people how to
reach the place and describe the seating
arrangements. The church is crowded
every Sunday night
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
Residence Being Built
on an Island at q
Cost of $4,000

The house will contain % sleeping
rooms, a living hall 3Ox4O feet, a din
ing room 2OxSO feet, a kitchen BOXES
feet, a laundry 2Ox25 feet, and a store
room 15x25 feet. There will be six
bay windows and 100 Of the ordinary
kind. Many of the windows will be
fitted with panes OF glass 4x5 feet. The
roof is gabled. The large living hall
is finished with gilt molding, and from
the windows one can look across upon
the Camden mountains, famous for
their beauty. This view caused Mr..
Forwell to have placed above the i'm
mense open fireplace a large marble
tablet with the inscription, How beau
tiful are the mountains" from Isaiah.
Work on the house was begun more
than R year ago, and it will require
four months to finish it.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
CAREER AND CHARACTER OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

NMHHN AAN e-H"r
An address by Joseph ChOate, Am
bassador to Great Britain,o the career
and character Of Abraham Lincoln
his early life-his early struggles with
the world-his character as developed
in the later years Of his life and his
administration, which placed his name
so high on the worlds roll Of honor
and fame, has been published by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way and may be had by sending six
(6) cents in postage to F. A. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
The World,a Money.

The total stock Of money among the ma
lions I'm 1873 Is estimated to have been in
value about $4,000. 900, OO0. At the n Of
1900 the director Of the United States mint
calculates the stock at 81. 800, 900, 900, made
Of $1,000. 900, 900 Of gold coin. ALSO, O00.-
900 of silver coin and $l,050,0 900, 900 OF UNI
Daper money.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

On Tuesdays during February. March
and April, the Santa Fe Route will make
rate Of &25 to California.
Direct line. Best OF service.
Settlers rates to the Northwest will
also be In effect on these dates.
For particulars address J. p. HALL, Gen.
Agt. Santa Fe Route, Denver.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
srArn 81 Ole. o1rr or ToLrpo.

COUNT, So
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he IS thu
senior partner Of the firm OF r.. J. Cheney g
doing business In the City Of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. ID. 1854
rcpAr1 A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood ana mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials. free.
+. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo, q
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are tho best.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
The God of nnhvlnn.

The German Babylon expedition. under
Professor KaldeWy. the noted Assyriolo-
gist, reports two important discoveries.
II has unearthed a street procession OF
Bel-Merodach. the tutelary divinity Of
Babylon. and the great Marodach tenn
PIE Of Esagita, containing a large mum.
Der Of very interesting antiquities.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Garfield Tea cleanses the system,
purines the blood, aids digestion and
helps nature throw OF disease. 1t is
made from Herbs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

william j. Hryan's groat-Fraudmofher.
WAC Or alive at the g of ninety-eiFht. at
New London, Indiana, d Mrs. Mary Gnno
q Hnrucnot refueee of 1856. The Rov.
John Gano. one Of the lighting captains''
Of the Revolution. was hct grandfather.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

While there IS a disposition to give
King Edward a fair trial. yet IL is quite
generally believed that he win never
make the woman his mother was.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Each package OF PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYE colors more goods than any
other dye and colors them better, too.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

You Can Get Aliens root-Easo free.
Write to-day to Allen s. Olmsted, Le
Roy. NJ. ", for a FREE sample Of
Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. II cures
sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet
Makes new or tight shoes easy. A GER
tain cure for Chilhlains and Prostitutes.
At all druggists and shoe stores; 2bc.
when Russell Sage was asked the
secret Of success he said: 1.-THE secret
OF success is to keep your credit good"
When old Commodore Vanderbilt was
asked for his secret Of success his an
swer was: keep your mouth shut"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

The ST. Louis girl who broke the en-
gagement because her lover kissed her
too many times IN an evening might
him.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
me Herb euro for GRIP

Grip and colds may be avoided By
keeping the system %cleansed, the blood
pure and the digestion good. Take Car
anId Tea
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

The Secret Service hos unearthed an
other band Of counterfeiters. and secured
a large quantity OF bogus bills. which are
90 cloverly executed hat the average per-
son would never suspect them OF being
spurious. Things Of great value are al
ways selected for Initiation. notably Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. which has many
imitators. but few equals for disorders
like indigestion. dyspepsia. constipation,
nervousness and general debility. AL
the reputation OF giving what you ask for.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co, Chicago.
sends song book and testimonials for
stamp. Get Wizard Oil from your
druggist.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Ambassador Choate Is said to have re-
marked that he would have enjoyed the
voyage across the Atlantic immensely II
only he could have had some ocean air
which remark will be understood by
those who have .been there"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

WANTED-Live lady agent or experience
in every town to advertise Russ Bleaching
Blue, the modern bag Blue. Good wages
made. The Russ Co. South Bend, Ind.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Members Of Congress evidently fear
that it will be construed as a reflection
on their statesmanship N any OF the sur
plus Is left over for the next Congress.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

A Chicago paper says; The new spe-
cial put on for the member of the Legis-
lature is the finest hog train on any Of
the western roads
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Although new societies are constantly
being formed to fight vice there Is un-
fortunately enough vice to go around.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Lady Tatton Sykes Of London, in the
weekly paper she recently bought. the
Review OF the Week. scores Mrs
Craigie John Oliver Hobbes) for her
alleged social solecisms in her new
play, "The Wisdom of the Wise" and
says II the %authofess associated much
with the fashionables she would have
discovered that IAN epigram Is to them
a thing practically unknown; that
every one is occupied with his OF her
gamblings. love Affairs. intrlgues and
ambitions.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of az
Q cough cure.-J. ". oBRIEN, s22 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis MINI, Jan. 6, 1900
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Avoid badness, gray hair. dandruG and thin locks
by using PARKERs HAIR BALsAM.
HINDERooRSs, the best cure for c0rns. 15cta
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

81 came near marrying a Boston girl
once" How near?' She wouldn't
have me-"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

The Denver Times says n Teddy keeps
on he win be the only live Hon left In
Colorado.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Fewer marriage proposals are made in
February than In any other month. It
has less days
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
To CURE 90

Smallpox is raging IN the Sing Sing
and Joliet penitentiaries. and as many as
get II break out.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE QUINrgE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II IL fails to cure
Z. W. Groves signature Is on the box. Soc-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Fruit is q necessary article Of diet. IB
prime essences are In Primlsy's California
Fruit Gum.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Don't Get rootsorei Get TOOT-EAsE.
A certain cure for Swollen, Smart
ing, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. Cures Prostitutes and
Chilblains. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

ct wonder why the Struts didn't In
vite us to their daughters wedding.
Maybe they didn't want US.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
Special Rate TO California.

Ratchet.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
A GREAT SALARY
PAID TO THE PREsIDENr or
THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC.

Charles M Hays Gets q Higher SALARY
Than President McKinIey-ue Writos
Short Episties That stir the Hearts Of
His Standardization He Astoniahed
the Grand Trunk People by American
Methods.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15
ERYRAPIDGROWTH.
ROMANCE OF COMING STATE
OF OKLAHOMA.

it, History II Ono OF the niarvois Of
b Great Nation-Airoady Equal 20
Ten Nsvadas-Ahead Of district Of
Columbia.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

Lady agents wanted for Russ Bleaching
Blue. The Russ Co.. South Bend, Ind.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

When the boy raised Cain the father
followed suit, raising a cane and lower
ing 1t again briskly.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-03-15

The Joint Keepers OF Kansas are now
n-nlalmLnn m mn-ann. -DarnnLLnnL.