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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
MlssIsslppI nIvER pIsAsrENa.
Appalling Loss Of Life in wrecks DurinE
tha Pact 90 years

APpauinr Loss o. Lifo in wrecks During
ths Past 90 Years
The recent loss on the Mississippi at
Brunkhorst, H., Of the steamship City
Of Paducah calls attention to other
dreadful tragedies on the mighty
father Of waters. Since the beginning
Of 1887 there have been l3 disasters
in which great loss Of life resulted.
On Oct. 20 Of that year the Monmouth
exploded It's boiler and became a total
wreck. Il had on board $50 emigrant
Creek Indians, pa Of whom were
drowned. Shortly after the General
Brown ran upon a snag and sank, los
ing 60 lives. The De Soto, Nov. 10,
1874, collided with the Buckeye and
lost 60 lives. In 1s4o the Louisiana,
while racing. exploded its boiler and
lost by burning or drowning 100 lives.
June Is, 1853, the Pennsylvania raced
and exploded. losing 100 lives. Later
in the same year the Ben Lewis ex-
ploded while racing and lost 80 lives.
June "a, 1860, the Miami just after it
lad left Cairo exploded It's boiler, kill
ing in the fire or water 100 passengers.
Near the same place, a little below
Cairo. Oct. 27, 1869, the Stonewall
burned in broad day, causing the loss
Of 200 passengers. The whole number
Of the lives that we're lost in the AZ
terrible steamboat disasters is 1850.
This number does not represent, prob
ably, one-quarter Of the actual total
Of the losses of human life in the hun
dreds Of minor accidents on the father
Of waters" in the last go years.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

In many parts Of Spain the stove"
in general use is made from an empty
petroleum oil can. by cutting a hole
near the bottom on one of the sides TO
make a draft, the can being lined with
gypsum to the pleasure Of the con-
structor, giving the FIRE space accord
iugly. The stove thus made. primitive
as II is in IFS appearance. Is effective
In purpose and costs the equivalent OF
but a few cents Of our money.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

luneheons vary in kind and amount,
and consist of raw eggs, eggnog, beef
extract and milk. This is an essential
part Of the cure" building up what
the disease is trying to break down.
Then out OF the doors again for two
hours, when dinner is served. This
consists Of a soup, a roast of meat land
on Friday fish,, two vegetables, bread
and butter. dessert, tea and milk. At
half past three there is a second lunch
con, and at a quarter of 6 Is supper,
consisting Of a cereal, cold meats,
bread and butter, sauce, tea and milk,
and occasionally cake. At quarter past
8 is the last luncheon, at which is
given hot or cold milk.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
How csnulola I. Manufaotur.a

Celluloid has always been manufac-
tured by dissolving nitrocellulose in
camphor-that is to say, forming a
mixture of nitrocellulose. camphor and
alcohol. But there are other ways Of
mixing it. According to a Paris publi-
cation celluloid "a be made by using
na%phthalene instead of camphor. The
celluloid thus produced the paper adds.
is just as good as, If not better than,
that In which eamphor forms one Of
the ingredients.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

AS a measure of self-preservation
Prussia. it Is reported, will nationalize
some of her coal lands. The radical
legislation to that end will not be,
however, on Henry Georges line Of
c~onfseation. A fair price will be paid
to the present owners. The state will
thus acquire sufficient fuel to operate
the most important railways and 1t
will work the mines on a system Of the
utmost justice to the miners. The
step, if taken, will be the first official
confession that Prussia feels the ap-
preaching diminution Of the British
coal deposits, a fear emphasized by the
suggestion in high quarters that an
export duty be put IN German coal to
keep it at home.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
president Loubot a Literary Man,

President Loubet of France is a lit
erary man. He has read enormously,
and because of his habit of early rising,
quite common among country people,
even at the Elysees palace, he finds
time to read; and not only read news
papers, but the reviews and books. He
reads quickly, seizes we'll the gist of
a writing, criticizes fairly. and in con-
sequence gets much profit from his
reading. Besides that, he is assisted
by a fine memory, which not only re-
calls to him what he has read, but also
every scene through which he has
passed. In that way he has accumu-
lated a vast experience relating to men
and things.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
TWAS

From the New York Evening Sun: Il
was in Magistrate Brann's court a few
days ago. A frail little white woman
had her husband, a strong, big negro
up for %non-support. She said that ht
would not support her, because he wal
Jealous of another man, who had paid
her some attention. The magistrate
heard the story, and then turned to-
ward the prisoner and asked:
well Mr.. Othello, what have you To
say to that?"
The policeman who made the arrest
leaned over and whispered to the ma
gistrate:
His name isn't othello, your honor
be said. Its Johnson"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
Chnmhsrlnln tn tha Pone.

Rev. DR.. Frederick q. Rocker, just
appointed chamberlain to the pope, is
the first American to be made a mem
Der of the pontifcal household. He
is a native of New York city. 40 years
old, and it was intended by his father
and uncle. both newspaper men, that
he should also take to their line of
life. The young mans tastes lay in
another direction. He is now secre-
tary of the papal legation in Wash
ington.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
AeeountInr for smsIl 80.

English writer's hate to admit that
American women have smaller feet
and are more smartly shod than the
cousins cross the water; witness the
following attempt at explanation:
Il heard a capital story about Am
erican women and their boots a day or
two ago. It appears that they are very
anxious that people should fancy that
they have small feet, and that they do
not like to put their shoes outside their
doors at hotels, for fear that their
neighbors passing along the corridor
should make remarks on the size OF
their footgear. So they keep a pair Of
shoes several sizes too small for them,
and, after carefully putting a few
specks Of mud or a little dust on them,
leave them ottAide the door for other
women to envy their small size. The
shoes which they have been wearing
they clean themselves, and trust
to the hotel porter. In this way they
humor their feet and their vanity at
the anne time. and all parties are, or
should be. satisfied. It is an ingenious
idea, and that is how it is done"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

why are all those promoters buy
ing your land?" asked the amazed
boGrder. 1T isn't possible that there
is oil under the s~urface?"
mot by a jugful! chuckled the wise
old farmer. Its just a little scheme
of mine. I mixed gold paint in the food
Of the last fowls l shipped to town.
The city folks found it in the craws
Of the poultry, an you couldn't make
them believe thar amt a vein of gold
on my farm."-Chicago News.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

The dull pupil, to whom school prizes
have been only unattainable dreams,
has at last received some recognition.
A teacher in the Boys High School Of
Brooklyn has initiated the plan OF Civ
ing prizes, not for eminence Of attain
ment. but for general Improvement.
This method, instead of being based on
the pupils competition with his fell
lows, is grounded In his competition
with himself. II assumes that it is
more Of an honor to gain a prize for
steady improvement, which means
faithful and persistent work, than TO
gain one for a high percentage Of
scholarship. which may be the result
OF great natural ability. II is hoped
that the encouragement may lessen the
number Of p~upils-nearly one-third-
who now drop out OF the high schools
before the completion OF the course.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

A new" Dead Sea has been discov-
cred by DR.. Sven Hedin in Thibet. 1t
is a world wonder. enormous in ex-
tent, but so shallow that to navigate
one must drag the boat half a mile or
more before 1t car be boated with a
load. But the most remarkable char
acteristic is the almost incredible
amount Of salt contained. The bottom
is an unbroken crust of salt, and the
boat and oars are as white as chalk,
even the dress Of the rowers soon be-
-aant- miHf~a -
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

Clerk-"That young lady in front
wants to look at some rings exactly
like she has one She says she is
thinking Of purchasing a duplicate for
her sister" Old Jeweler-"Huh! You
needn't waste any time on her. The
ring she has is an engagement ring.
and she merely wants to find out what
1t cost. "-Chicago News.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

The transfer tax on the estate Of the
late Henry Willard has been paid to the
County Treasurer Of Westchester coun-
y, New York. II amounted to S84.414,
less 5 per cent for prompt payment, a
total Of $S1,747.19. This is the largest
transfer tax ever paid in the county.
The federal tax amounted to $26. s42.
The estate, as appraised, is valued at
E2,9S3.8
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

The largest loaves Of bread baked in
the world are those Of France and
Italy. The pipe bread Of Italy is
baked in loaves two or three feet long.
while in France the loaves are made in
the shape Of very long rolls, four feet.
or five feet in length, and in many
eases six feet
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

The value Of the metallic products Of
the year is given at 1921, 21S ,OS4 and Of
the non-metallic at S447, $50. 1852. The
latter class includes. Of course, the
eoals-S16S, 600, 900 in bituminous and
$SS, 600, 900 in Pennsylvania anthracite
-$64, 500, 900 in petroleum, 1000, 900
worth Of natural gas, and large value
in stone, brick, clay and cement, with
various other minerals.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

THE weather man is the most ISL
ented long-distance mind reader in the
world"
What makes you say so2'
Just let me barely think of goinl
into the country on a pleasure iris
and he gets up a rain"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

Among Glasgow's city institutions
are wash houses, conveniently situated
in working class localities, where
housewives get the use Of a washing
stall, a lightning dirt extractor and
other cleaning appliances, as well as Of
a drying stove, all for 4 cents an hour,
and an ordinary family washing a be
completed, ready to take home, within
q couple Of hours.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

A famous canine cemetery Is TO be
ieen behind the summer palace at Pek-
Ing, where 1000 dogs, the pets Of the
various monaroAs Of China are laid to
rest Each animal has a monument
erected to Il. some Of them being OF
IVORY, silver and gold.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

Robert l. Aitken has been chosen as
the sculptor for the American navy
monument. to be erected in San Fran
cisco. It is to cost $45, 900, and the
larger part OF this amount has been
subscribed, Claus ~Spreckles contribut-
ing $40. 900, and John w. Mackey and
Mayor j. D. Phelan, of San Francisco,
$1,000 each. President Mckinley is ex-
pected to break ground for the monu-
ment during his visit to the city.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
THE INDEX.
AZTEC NEW MExrO0

II Is said that the bank Of France
has an invisible studio In q gallery be-
hind the oashierr. 80 that az a given
signal from one Of them any suspected
customer has his photograph taken
without his knowledge.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

A somewhat curious school has been
opened at Bangkok by an English lady.
The pupils are Is in number, and they
are all princesses Of the royal family
of Siam. They are taught to do every
thing that a good housekeeper should
DO. They cook, wash clothes, bake,
sweep rooms. lay the table, arrange the
flowers, and, in short learn to make
themselves generally useful. They
leave the school TO be married at the
age Of Is, and it is said that a Siamse
princess now makes an admirable wife.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

It is believed that a living represen-
tative OF the Helladotherium has been
discovered by Sir Harry Johnston. The
Helladotherium was found in a fossil
state in Greece and Asia Minor, and
was supposed to be extinct. According
to the Times. the animal discovered is
the size Of an OK, is distinctly related
to a giraffe, is found only in the dens-
est part Of the Congo Free State for
ests. and is quite inofensive. Its flesh
is said to be excellent eating. The
hope is expressed that the animal may
be domesticated. and we may yet en-
Joy the luxury Of Helladotherium
steaks.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

Percy-'T shall treasure forever
every word of endearment you write
me, Pauline"
Pauline-"Oh, no; my love-letteY1
are not necessarily a guarantee Of good
faith; they are only for publication"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
A mmlnun Ennrt.

We'll, how did the cantato go oh?'
ooh, fine! Saul sat on a red called
throne trimmed with lace curtains; ht
wore a big button hole bouquet-and
famed himself with a Japanese fan"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26
HE NaEDEn 30 mnNrv

From the Milwaukee Sentinel. A
well-known local character, who never
had a cent OF moaey that anyone knew
about and whose sole object I'm lie
appeared TO be the accumulation ~
liquid refreshments, recently an
preached a candidate for once, and IN
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

The In.IFnIaoant AIInorI.1.

PA, what is a 'quorum'g"
Sonny, it is when there are 50 fs1
OF us nome to dinner that your moth6i
won't cut the cake!'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

A speeially-trained sanitary troop
lately drilling near Berlin has trans
formed cara Of different kinds into
hospital cars with berths for sick or
wounded in from three and one-half
70 hye minutes per car.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

Doetor-"I've advised you to ride a
bicycle, but you are getting fatter and
fatter."
Patient-"Yes, o prescribed a BIZ
cycle, but automobiles are more fash
ionable, 50 l bought an automobileln-
Heltere Welt.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

King Albert OF saxony, who Is now
In his seventy-fourth year, IS the sole
survivor OF the group Of royal gener-
ais who took part In the Franeo-Prus-
sian war.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

with a grim smile: Don't forget what
l told you. will you? l meant it for
your own good"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

The pursuit Of religious truth is the
noblest, as it is the most important
pursuit, in which any human being can
be engaged.-Whately
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-07-26

A hideous double crime has just been
confessed by a French convict now at
Noumea. It appears that in 1896 he
murdered his wife at Vironchaux, near
Crecy. and threw her body into a well.
To divert suspicion from himself he
then assassinated a neighbor and bur
led his remains In a wood, The miss
ing man was sentenced to twenty
years penal servitude by default. The
husband was afterWard arrested for
trying to burn down his house, and
sentenced to penal serYitude for life.
The buried remains OF his second VIC
tim have been found and exhumed.
Miss Ellen Terry has no fancy for
seeing herself depicted in different
characters. Not one portrait of the
kind adorns her walls. IL have a
friend she said TO an interviewer.
who get every photo Of me pub
lished and puts them In her rooms IT
made me quite wretched when / last
called. There was I. weeping IN her
bedroom and mad In her dining-room
whilst in the front parlor / was posi-
lively dying I'M three different posi-
lions Little souvenirs OF her stage
career, on the other hand, Miss Terry
deliGhts 70 keep
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-30
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Miss Flora Dicke will be maid Of
honor at the wedding Of Miss Daisy
Blythe and Mr.. Henry Knight in Full.
ton on December 18th. 1t will be a
church wedding, with Bishop T. U.
Dudley of Louisville to perform the
ceremony, and is social event Of
much importance. Miss Dioke, who
is one of Paducah's prettiest and
most attractive young ladies, will add
charm to the beauty of the occasion.
Miss Virginia Lockett of Henderson,
who has been the guest of Miss Mar
tina Davis for the past two weeks, and
has made many friends by her charm
ing personality, will return home next
week to the regret Of many.
Miss Kate Herndon, whose bright
ness and vivacity are much admired
here, is spending Thanksgiving with
her father, Capt. Thomas Herndon and
family. Miss Herndon has fine posi-
tion in the Girls Academy of Clarks-
willie Tenn, to accept which she gave
up her position in the public schools
here. She ranked as one of the most
inspiring teachers in our schools.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gilbert of Dallas, Texas, form.
erly Of this city, will rejoice with
them in the arrival of a son in
their household. The young gentle.
man $ name is jefferson Herndon Gil
bert.
Miss Marie Noble goes to Dyersburg,
Tenn, next week to visit Miss Louise
Bracken, who is pleasantly remember
cd here as the popular guest of Miss
Noble on several occasions.
Hon. Charles Reed and daughter,
Miss Emma Reed. were in Chicago
this week.
Mr.. Charles Rose of Springfield, Ill.
was the guest Of his sister, Mrs. James
Peterson Smith of Washington street.
Miss Annie Lowrance, of Martin,
Tenn, who has several times visited
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-30
socIErY,s rnANKsoIvINo.

More and more is Thanksgiving
coming 20 BE- observed A. season Of
'festiviiy. second only to Christmas In
gaycty has IL grown 20 BE-. Apart
. from the pleasant home comings and
family reunions there sre always some
informal gatherings and the more
formal affairs while the week has not
bcan especially crowded with gAyoty.
there has been quite enough 10 put
Society In very thankful frame Of
mini for her pleasures. ana II she
Is wise woman she will be- thanh full
again that IL has not been too gay.
that she has been allowed time 10 real
lac and feel her blessings. Breathing
Spaces are not tho least Of our meroies,
oven socially. The pleasuring this
week has been most varied in ,,ohanct-
or. 80 has not partAken Of monotony
in any way. IL has embraced some
good plays, a dance, the opening Of
the new Home OF the Friendlcss. a
football game, a bowling party. club
meetings. card parties, and the in
formals that are ever with Us, 20 you
see thore was no reason for every one
not to be suited, and accordingly CRATE.
full.
II Society were.oalled upon now TO
onumcrate her especial blessings Of
pleasure. ohiefes, o. the list no doubt
would be The Kentucky, which is
beng thoroughly enjoyed in very
wholesale fashion. Then the bowling
alley Is another source Of interest, il
is always place to drop in and meet
your friends even II you are not ath-
letic The literary clubs are sounding
an especial pean Of thanksgiving this
year for the Carnegie Public Library"
having become a tangible reality with
reference books TO settle divers ques-
tons For the new Home Of the
friendless every one is thankful and
proud. and the Civic Federation Of
Clubs Is not the least Of the city's
especial mercies at this time. So
there is much for Society to have been
in very Thanksgiving spirit this
week.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-30
Pkducah, was married
Lass at Martin TO Mr.. Jal


Lass at Martin to Mr.. Jal
Petersburg, W. Va, and ,...-.s..
through the city this week en- route TO
her new home. Mrs. Wade is the
daughter of Rev. J.Iw. Lowranoe, a
prominent minister of the Memphis
conference, who has preached in Pa
ducah.
Mrs Charles Kiger has returned
from pleasant little stay in st.
Louis.
DR.. and Mrs. G.. W. Briggs and fam
ny have removed from tho Broadway
Methodist parsonage, and are at THE
Inn for the winter.
Mrs. Laura Fowler, Mrs. John
Campbell and Mr.. Saunders Fowler
left today for st. Louis.
The many friends OF Mr.. Robert
Scott who has been very i'll in Nash
vile, Tenn, will learn with pleasure
that the last news received is more an
couraging. Mr.. b. H. Scott and Miss
Julia Scott are still iniNashvlle.
Mr.. David Sanders, the popular
travelling man, has returned from a
several weeks trip, and is now en-
joying Paducah social life.
Mr.. t. J. Atkins will Leave shortly
for California, where he will spend the
winter.
Miss Lula Reed has returned from a
pleasant visit to her cousin, Miss Mar
garet Park of Mayfield.
Major NJ. Bloom and Mrs. Swartz-
en- berger went to st. Louis this week
to spend Thanksgiving Day with Mr..
and Mrs. A. @. Einstein and family.
Miss Florence Elliott, popular
young lady Of Mayfield, is the guest
Of her cousin, Miss Aline Bagby.
Miss Elliott is the sister Of Miss
Wayne Elliott, who often visited
here, and who married last summer.
Miss Ruth Smith of Mayfield is the
guest of Miss May Davis.
Miss Jennie Wire of Mayfeld is
the guest Of Miss Mabel Rieke this
week. Miss Weir is always popular
visitor in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Urey woodson spent
Thanksgiving Day in Frankfort, the
guests of friends.
Mr.. Charles +. Rieke and Mr..
Louis Rieke, Jr.. will leave next week
for New York City, to be absent sew
eral weeks.
Miss Anna Robertson Of Washing
ton, ID. O., is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. S. Robertson, sos Court
street.
Miss Myrtle Decker is expected
home next week from an extended
visit in New York City, with stops in
Columbus, o., and indianapolis en-
route home. She has had a charming
trip.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-30
BEN HuR, ST. LOUIS.

November IS to December .. For
parties of ten or more desiring to wit
ness this performance, the Illinois
Central Railroad company will issue
round trip party tickets at one and
one third fare, good returning for
three days from date of sale. Remit
tances for seat reservations can be
made to Mr.. p. Short, Manager,
Olympic theater at the following
rates: Down stairs, 81; first seven
rows balcony. $3.50; remainder of
balcony, 81; gallery, 30 cents.
]. T. DONOVAN, Agent.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-11-30
THEN AND NOW.

All, Sweetheart mine, in years grown
gray,
=, Our Pilgrim Fathers, sadly good.
Went forth to prayers Thanksgiving
Day
With gun in hand through field and
wood.
They sang as people should,
In nasal tones OF pious whine,
Priscilla smiled beneath her hood
All. sweetheart mine.
All. sweetheart mine, the savage foel
They put by for spell, oh, my.
To give the turkey brown n show,
And make room for the pumpkin pie.
The fete champetre which they had
planned
For Roger Williams. we opine,
Lay by and waited their command
All, sweetheart mine.
Miles Standish. midst the godly chat.
Beneath his bent brows, glAnoing
low,
Watched fair Priscilla blush and laugh
Al Alden at that feast we know.
Years passed, from out the rose ana
snow
The new rhanksgivings rise and
shine,
Yet still love smiles and whispers So
All, Sweetheart mine.
Time 1ies. but Love yet rcigns divine
And some Priscilla's eyes still SHINE
On some bold Alden blithe and gay
All. sweetheart mine, Thanksgiving
Day.
Louisville Times.