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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
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A South Dakota newspaper, noting
the absence OF that transcontinental
citizen, the tramp, tbs summer, de-
clares that the news has been spread
through the land &c the hobo that
the farming country should be avoid
ed. It is interesting to note that at
this season the tramp element remains
in the more p%opUlous centers. Along
the Mississippi river. the great sum-
mer gathering place Of tramps. and
from which geographical line they are
won't to distribute themselves, these
wanderers are herding themselves In
the cities. An instance Of the condi-
lions there is furnished by a Dubuque
newspaper, which declares that dam
contractors find it impossible to secure
men.
There are plenty Of men here who
are idle" says this authority, "and al
though one contractor has offered to
pay their expenses and give them
wages Of from $1.5O to $1.75 a day, he
has been unable to induce them to ac-
cept employment. They would rather
loaf around the street than do
work at good wages. A few days ago
a representative of a contractor went
down to the high bridge. here a gang
Of 'hoboes' was swallowing beer in a
shed, and said he wanted to hire some
men and would pay them good wages.
But the reply he received was that
they could earn enough around town
to buy beer, and that was all they
wanted"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
me ola LADY ana H.r FROG.

There IS the well-known medical
story Of the old lady who imagined
that she had a frog IN her stomach.
Her doctor, after vainly trying to per-
suade her that it was only magma
ton considered a little deception iusti-
fable to prevent this idea becoming
fixed in her mind. Having administer
ed an emetic, he managed to adroitly
introduce a frog into the bSgin, as If
1t had just arrived from the old lady's
stomach. The patients Joy was great
as there was proof positive that e. :
had been right all along IS Ia the
cause of her illness. Her Joy vas as
soon overloaded, as the idea struck
her that, although there was the old
frog, there might be little frogs left be-
hind. The doe'or, however. was equal
to This sudd.a emergency, for on a
rapid examination Of the frog he i'm
mediately assured the patient that her
fears were groundless. as her late
guest was a gentleman frog.-Notel
and Queries.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Mr.. Birkbeck was one Of a party OF
enthusiastic tourists assembled at the
top OF the Col de Mage to see II It
were possible to ascend Mont Blanc
from that direction. He had stepped
aside for a moment, and when he did
not return his comrades followed his
tracks, and looking down over precip-
itous slopes of snow and ice, deserted
him nearly half a mile away at the foot
OF the slope near the head Of the
Glacier de Mage. It was evident that
he had fallen, and his friends went to
his assistance as soon as possiblei but
It took nearly two hours and q half to
reach him. Between the place where
he began 10 fall and place where he
stopped there was a difference In level
OF seventeen hundred feet. A contTibu-
tor to the Leisure Hour tells the story
Of the fall as given by Mr.. Blrkbeck
himself. At the place where he lost
his footing the slope was gentle, ana
he tried to stop himself with his nm
gers and nails. The snow, however,
was to hard for this, and he went on
slipping. Sometimes he descended feet
foremost, sometimes head first The
he went sideways. and once or twice
he had the sensation Of shooting
through the air. He came to a stop at
last at the edge Of a large c%revasse.
When he was reached II was found that
almost half the skin had been taken
from his body by abrasion.-Youth'a
Companion.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
THOMAS TRUXTON.

in the West Indies. He passed success
fully through several brilliant engage
ments, for one Of which, the worsting
Of a French Through the Vaccinations
OF a pro-British secret order the Unit
ed States had lately been drawn into a
war with France, which, when the
truth became known, was ended by
consent Of both countries) frigate OF
80 guns after a desperate fight. Con-
gress voted him a gold medal and its
thanks. In 1902 he was appointed to
command the squadron fitting out for
the Tripolitan war, but through a mis-
understanding was retired from the
service. subsequently he resided on q
farm in New Jersey and later he re-
moved to Philadelphia where he was
sheriff Of the county in 1921 His
death occurred in Philadelphia May S,
1922.
The record made by Commodore
Truxton stands out prominently in the
early history Of the country and his
memory has been handed down in the
navy as one of its most brilliant ON
GERS.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
Over the Wires.
RY N G. ALLEN.

~ @AAN ~
Copyright, 1901. by Daily Story Pub. Col
/ am n Of the few women in the
world who has an opportunity to
know exactly what is thought Of her,
for I am the telephone girl" the
Central" that stupid operator" and
I answer to numerous other tender ap-
pellarions which come to my ears over
the wires, when business is brisk and
my patrons in a hurry. It Is a hard
life, often an unpleasant one, but 1t
has componsations; for instance, If one
considers a kindly interest in the az
fairs Of ones townspeople legitimate,
It must be admitted that I have ex-
ceptional advantages in that line.
self IN an odd little affair, which
turned out so well that I am tempted
TO confess my part in 1t. That nice
chap. Alec Andrews, rang up some
weeks ago and asked me to give him
Miss Frances Cary's line. which l did
with haste and no little interest since
the Irritation has beea town talk for
some weeks. No sooner did l hear
Miss Cary's cool well, Mr.. Andrews,
than l knew love must be running Its
proverbial rough course, and | could
almost see him stifen up at his end,
as he said abruptly: "Ohl beg your
pardon for disturbing you, Miss Cary,
merely wanted to make amends for
anything / may have said last night
that needed an apology. / was vexed,
and / may have been hasty""
His voice dwindled into a sort OF
expectant silence. But that stupid
girl. instead Of meeting him half way.
wrapped her mantle OF injured dig
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

The honor OF christening a war yes
sci Of the United States navy. which Is
to perpetuate the fame Of a revolution
airy hero, Commodore Thomas Trux-
ton, belongs to the beautiful grand
daughter OF the celebrated fighter, Isa-
bel Truxton Of Norfolk. va. The craft,
a torpedo boat destroyer. was put
anoat a few days ago.
Commodore Truxton was born on
Long Island, February II, 1855. He be-
gan s~eafaring life when 10 years old
and soon after was impressed into the
English service. Obtaining his dis
charge. he entered the merchant ma
rine and quickly rose to command. In
IT'S he had charge OF a vessel in which
large quantities Of powder were
brought to Philadelphia. In the latter
part Of that year, his vessel was seized
and condemned under the restraining
act. Making his way to Philadelphia,
he was made a lieutenant on the Con-
gress. the first private armed ship
fitted out by the colonies. In 1775 he
was given charge Of the independence,
with which he made a brilliant record
and later he commanded the Mars, the
Commerce and other vessels which did
great service for the American cause,
he being uniformly successful in his
many engagements with British yes
sells.
Upon the organization Of the U. s..
navy. June 4, 1898, he was named as
and was appointed with a squadron un-
der his command to protect commerce
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Mise Cary. as 7 had known an along
Mr.. Andrews INDUCED in o pretty
expressive exclamation Of displeasuro.
and advised Mr.. Mays TO change clerks.
bat She mischief was done.
BY and by Frances Cary's mother
called for Mrs. Johnson, TO ask for
sUme recipe. and held my breath 20
hear what followed the business talk
Frances isn't going out, I believe.
Mrs. Cary. So she wasn't az the dance
last night"
moi che stayed at home; but she
bad rather a pretty surprise IN q Big
bunch OF lovely roses which came In
the afternoon"
"Ohi indeed"-a pause, while I
fancied Mrs. Johnson gathering herself
up for a question. Il suppose It would
be indiscreet TO ask who sent them
she laughed.
yes. rather, answered Mra Cary.
"A very unexpected source; but I won't
tell on her. Two spoons Of butter and
one Of oil, did you say7"
or course. Il wasn't long before Mrs.
Johnson wanted to speak to her sister
Fanny. and in the interval she had
quite settled in her mind that the
roses had conc astray. In fact, she
hit the truth almost exactly.
Now, Fanny Leary IS a nice girl,
but I suppose II isn't In girl nature
to sit still and see another girl come
In Tor one. own favora. I resolved to
do a very unwarrantable thing. When
Mrs. Johnson finished her story, and
was hanging up her receiver, / spoke
to Miss Leary myself.
81 beg you pardon" I said-and ]
confess / felt rather shaky-"but, Miss
Leary, 1 unavoldably heard your sis
ter and yourself, just now and l feel
as II I must put in a word, though
it's none of my business" She started
to answer, but / did not give her time
Il heard Mr.. Andrews order those
roses, and they were for you; but Mr..
Mays man misunderstood, and they
have gone to Miss Cary by mistake
But, Miss Leary. don't you think Il
may smooth matters over between
those two -and-I know / am imperti.
nent, but I am so anxious for Miss
Cary not 70 knowl"
gasped a little at my own boldness
but Fanny Leary laughed good-natur-
eddy, and said: "Ohl very we'll, Miss
Duncan, she shan't learn it from mel
AS / am neither messenger boy mol
mail carrier, l can't say what Frances
Cary wrote in her note Of acknowl
edgment to Andrews. Ny part Of thu
story ends with a telephone call, two
days later, and 1t seemed to me tina
ring had a peculiar vibration, but tina
may be too fancinl a notion for a Sc
date public official. like myself.
"Give me Miss Cary, please. Oh.
Good morning, Miss Frances. Thanh
you so much for your note-ah!-wha
did you say? Not at all; not at all.
it was worth a whole garden Of roses
And may / come to see you this even
ing, and apologize for past sins, an
be taken back into"-
But here she interrupted him gaily
"Of course. you may. This-this-oh
we'll, this would never have happene
IL that telephone girl hadn't cut u
OF so quick one day several weeks age
when / was about to explain hat per
haps / was too quick in saying wha
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
New rnrlana wsnsn a. nnnalo.

The national secretary OF New Eng
land Women has established registry
headquarters at the Pan-American Ex-
position at Buffalo. From the list Of
July the ONCE viii be Ia charge Of a
clerk who viii engage on order, at spe-
cial rates and privileges agreed upon
by the management and committee.
rooms with or without board, at h els,
boarding houses or in private families
for an women of New England ances-
try. Those interested can obtain fur
Their information by addressing the
secretary at the New England states
building. Pan-American Exposition.
Buffalo. N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

healed breach between Mr.. Andrews
and herself, but 1t was quite a month
later that 1 recognized his voice, n
morning. asking for $40. the town
florist
Mr.. Mays didn't come to the phone
himself. but sent rather a raw hand.
judging from the extreme uncertainty
Of his replies. Finally, however, Mr..
Andrews succeeded in ordering a doz-
en- American Beauties to be sent before
the dance, the following night to Miss
Um-m-mn."
what was the name. sir?" asked
the clerk.
Miss Leary." answered Mr.. An
drews, impatiently. Miss Frances
Leary."
There was a moment's silence, then,
adding, put In my card. which I'll
send down" Nj. Andrews rang OF
before he heard the perplexed murmur
from the timid salesman at the other
end.
Miss Frances-what7 Why cant
they stop long enough to make a fell
low understand? didn't hear-Ohl
yesl Miss Frances Cary-that's his
particular admiration"
l smiled grimly to myself, but It
want my business to run Mr.. Mays
shop, and no doubt Mr.. Andrews
would straighten it out later. l con-
fess / did feel some slight twinges OF
conscience about not correcting such
an obvious mistake. when Fanny Leary
rang, later in the day, and asked her
married sister, Mrs. Johnson:
ELLA" she said, Il want your long
white wrap for the dance tonight;
am going with Alec Andrews, and he
always sends me flowers, and Is so
nice. that ! want to look particularly
WELL"
Certainly. my dear" came back In
placid tones from bland Mrs. John
son, whose evenings are spent before
the IRE with VIII and the children,
and who hardly needs opera cloaks any
longer. Send Mary for It. So you
are going with Alec? That's nice,
Sends flowers, does he2 What are
they this time? / hope not red; with
your pink gown. Is he still at odds
with Fan Cary7 heard her cousin
Anne say the other day she thought
they were both tired of the row, and
II Alec would only make some advance
Fan would respond. Young people are
so naughty these days. They never are
willing to take the first step. Yes
VIII, I'm coming noWl Goodbye
child, have a good time"
As / belong to the great army 81
work-Women, my paths don't lead me-
TO dances and festivities, SO my knoWl
edge Of the events Of that evening,
cleaned from broken sentences owe
the phone. next day.
Fanny Leary rang her sister al
again by breakfast time, and fame,
she sounded a tribe hurried and con
strained; Thank you ever 30 mucl
for the cloak. Ella. Yes, I had a yer.
nice time. What? OH Floweral No
my dear. It was the oldest thinl
None ever came. Alec came late him
self and bundled me into the carriag
without ceremony. The german ha
begun when we got there, so Their
vac no chance TO look around, ever
What7 No. he didn't say anything on
way or the other. Most Of the girl
had flowers but pot ALL. Yes, a lttl
queer, rs he always did It befor'
Thank you again. Goodbye"
Now for explanations. I though.
and, sure enough. presently Mr., An
dreWs called up the florist and nake
In no gentle one II be bad send th
roses 10 Miss Leary. as ordered
OldMr Mays himself was answerin.
but be became rather bewildered. ha
% send for the assistant. and finally
all came Out-tho noWera had some
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Thomas B. Minahan Of Columbus, o.,
who has originated a movement for
the abolition of the American custom
Of treating presented his plans t.
the central division Of the Knights
Of Columbus at their meeting in Putt
in-Bay a few days ago, Mr.. Minahan
Is a prominent attorney Of Columbus
and deputy of this district Of the
Knights Of Columbus. This movement
is endorsed by eminent divines Of the
Roman Catholic church and Of the
Protestant denomination. He says
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

nity about her, and gave him to under
stand that the less said about their diff
ference OF opinion, the better. hard
by needed the signal to d~isconnect their
lines, after the last chilly words. but
/ drew a sigh Of regret that there were
10 be 40 more daily conferences be-
tween them over walks and drives and
good times generally.
"YOu have sent a nice fellow about
his business. Miss Frances Cary" !
said to myself, yindictively. land you
may be sorry BY the time you have for
gotten what the foolish quarrel was
about"
But while / like Mr.. Andrews for his
courtesy 70 me. IA my small connec-
ton with him. and was really sorry for
his bad fortune in the direction Of hia
lady love. / am much too busy for pro,
ionroo meditation over the AFFAIRS o.
tht 10 VA. and J hardly gave him a
fhouert for the next leN weeks. oc-
casionauy ] caught echoes, in the tall
ri Mas Cary's wi friends. ol the un'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

- ~ RateberrY

The Duchess OF Albany, whose en-
gagement to Lord Hossberry is made
the subject Of reports and counter re-
ports from the headquarters Of court
gossip IN London. Is q Of the come
Hest and most popular OF the women
Of the British royal family. When she
married Prince Leopold IN 1882 she
was the Princess Helen Of Waldeck.
Leopold. the Duke of Albany, died in
1884, leaving his widow with two chill
dren, Princess Alice and the present
duke. The future Countess Of Rose.
berry bears a striking resemblance tc
the young Queen OF Holland, but this
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Capt, A. r. Lucas, the ~discoverer Of
OH In Beaumont. Tex, who Is said to
be worth $4,000. 900. was practically
pennilecs a year ago. Though a min
ing engineer and geologist by profess
sion, he was a railroad conductor for
a number OF years. After losing his
place about two years ago. he drifted
about and finally went to Beaumont
He succeeded IN interesting some cap
itallsts IN the region, and the cele-
brated Lucas gusher was soon struck
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

From statistics published within the
past few days It appears that besides
about 100000 cycles, there are no
fewer than 5000 motor cars Ia use ia
France at present. There are l,4s6 IN
the Seine department, and the rest are
scattered about the country. The ng-
ures show an increase Of Al per cent ia
twelve months.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
THOMAS B MlNAHAN

that the o~bliteration Of the Gus
tom Of treating, SO extensively
practioed by Americans. Is the hrst
real step toward total abstinence. He
Is confident that with the active sup
port OF the churches the movement
Will become national The initial
step was taken In the ranks Of the
Columbus Council No. J.. Knights OF
Columbus, which adopted resolutions
pledging It's members 10 refrain from
the custom. When It is considered
that the national organization has q
membership Of $4,000, the real import
ance OF this crusade win be understood,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Ono 81 re smalle after usingAllen Foot
Ease, a powder. It makes tight or new
shoes easy. Cures swollen. hot. sweating.
aching feet. %inFrowing nails, orn and
b%unions. All dru ggists and shoe stores,
Csc. Trial package FREE by mail. Ad-
dress Allen 8 Olmsted. Le Roy, NY.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06


squaw. Is a prison
er AZ Darlington,
Okla Jealous be-
cause willis An-
dale q cowboy
with whom she
seems to have been
Infatuated. pre-
ferred a white girl
10 her. she staked
him out on the
barren prairie Ia
the burning sun.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

An Imprisoned Georgia moonshlner
writes thus TO his friend on the outside;
"J0hn, old boy. j have been took to jail.
Pieoee send me my fiddle. Bunyan's PHI
Erlms Progress two pounds Of tobacco
(chawin), and a gallon OF corn Mcker."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

The Mexican army on more imam 25,-
coo men Is supported upon a tribe more
chan 1000 coo Mexican dollars a month.
Tho Mexican congress does not cost
$1,000 900 q year
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

within sound Of a rippling brook. and
let him choke to death for want o. wa
ter. She sat by his side. watching his
agony and haunting him with the fact
that BIS proposed marriaeo With the
white girl would eve take plaza
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

"As soon as Miranda saw Unison she
marked him as her Wn." said the PEN
siva cowboy, but she didn't get him, Ho
lost the brand and IS gtill q maverick"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

London. with 100000 people.
spends about Si2,O0O,OOO u year ON
popular education. New York. with
8,JOO,OO0, spends about St5,OOO,O0O.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
HON0BING A HERO.
GRAND OLD MAN or THE FIRST
AMERICAN NAVY.

o. g war Vessel 20 10 Christie Cd 10
Memory Of Commodore rruston-won
nIany Victories over the British Ia b
war Of Independence,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Piso's Cure is the best medicine We ever used
for all affections Of the throat and lungs-WM
o. ENDsLnY, vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10. 1901
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

The greatest OF professional athletes
use Wizard Oil for a midtown" Il
eoftens the muscles and prevents sore
ness.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Every year relatives OF Robert Louis
Stevenson Az Scotland aond IS crown
and cross o. heather from nal country.
which are placed on hll crave Do
e.mnn
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

"This % a haul OF fame" said the
proud and lucky fisherman as he ez-
hibitod a rec0rd-brealdng string Of
nsh.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06
Halra Cntnrrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

Silence may be golden. but not many
deaf-mutes are millionaires.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

The Sultan Of Turkey has lost his third
wife and Is much affected. He has only
elghty-four Of them left.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Mrs. WinsloV's Soothing ByEur.
For children t%eething, softens the gums, reducee IN
nammation, allaYs pain, cures Windconc' 8cabottlo
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

The cross Of tho French Legion OF
Honor has been bestowed upon thirty
eight Womcu.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

is not surprising when It is remem-
bered that she is an aunt to that in
~teresting sovereign. The duchess is
very domestic in her tastes, is an ex-
oellent needlewoman.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Charged with one Of the MOTT afro
cious crimes 40 the history Of the In
dian country, Annie Killdeer, a half
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

Christ tasted the gan Of Sin withoql
kuo wing rs guilt
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1901-09-06

But here she interrupted him gaily.
"Of course. you may. This-this-ohl
we'll. this would never have happened
IL that telephone girl hadn't cut US
of SO quick one day several weeks ago,
when / was about to explain that per-
haps / was too quick in saying what
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-21
Is TWENTY YEARS OLD.
Celebration by Grace
Reformed Sunday School.

The Sunday school of the Grace Re-
formed Episcopal church was twenty
years old yesterday and in honor OF
the event an anniversary celebration
was held last night In the church and
was attended by a large throng OF the
members of the school and those In
terested In it's work.
Superintendent Charles +. IIess pre-
sided and led in the recitation of the
Apostles creed. after which Calvin
c. Brann led in prayer. Interesting
"reminiscences regarding the early his
tory of the school were given by the
three teachers who organized It, Miss
Mary A. Drinker. S. q. Smith and
william T. Hackctt. Mr.. Hackctt
spoke feelingly of the early workers
who have since died.
Maxwell ID. Lathrope spoke of the
inducements which should be offered
by the Sunday school in order that
the older and more advanced scholars
might not lose interest and drift away.
The pastor. Rev. George l.. Alrich, told
how the scholars by perseverance and
by n combination of effort and energy
could do a great deal towards aiding
the growth of the school
A number of hymns were sung. and
at the conclusion of the exercises q
pleasant social hour was enjoyed. The
following are the present officers of
the school: Superintendent. Charles
+. Hess; assistant superintendent,
William w. McCulloch: treasurer,
Richard II. Weisennue: secretary,
Laura NJ. Waugh: assistant secretary,
George Morgan; musical librarian,
James s. Lawson; organists, Mary
Doster and Anna Heckler.