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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
Special Letter.

AkNNANA AANNNAa
Among the patriots Of the Revolu-
ton It is probable that printers formed
a goodly portion, but Benjamin Frank
lin will always stand as the foremost
representative Of this craft.
Isaiah Thomas, like Franklin, was
born in Boston and like him he was
poor and had no opportunities to ac-
quire an education. His father died
in 1852, when the future patriot was
only three years old. He was the
youngest Of four children and his Wild
owed mother supported her little fam
lily by keeping a small store. Isaiah
was a bright little fellow and his
mother was very anxious that he
should receive a good education and
learn a trade.
Appointed for Fourteen Years.
When seven years old his mother
apprenticed him to a printer named
Fowle Of Boston until he reached his
majority. The indenture Of apprent-
iceship provided that the boy should
be taught the art and mystery Of a
printer; to read, write and cypher;
that he should have sufficient and
wholesome meat and drink with wash
ing and lodging and apparel and that
at the end Of his term he was TO be
dismissed with two good suits of ap-
parel, for all parts Of his body, one
for the Lords Day, the other for work
ing days, suitable to his degree.
Unfortunately the boys master was
not capable Of teaching him to any
respectable degree. What he learned
he picked up himself. His work was
also arduous for one of his years. In
the office he was the devil" and about
the house he did all kinds of servants
work. From 1858 to 1861 Fowle had a
partner by the name of Samuel DrakeI
and from him Thomas learned consid-
cradle about printing. About this time
he became interested In wood engrav-
ing and made some cuts which were
used and were ~commendable.
For IL years young Thomas served
his master faithfully, but early in his
term had learned to look upon him
with contempt because of his incapac'
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
KEEPING A STRAIGHT LINE.

What man has learned by dint OF
thought and experiment some of the
lower animals appear to know through
instinct. An instance is furnished by
the spiral swimming" Of certain or
ganisms, such as the spherical-shaped
volvox and several elongated infusori-
ans. AS they revolve about the axis Of
progression as does a p~rojectile fired
from a rifed gun. the consequence is,
as DR.. H. S. Jennings points out. that
they are able to travel in a straight
line. as they could not do otherwise,
the revolution compromising with alb
solute precision for any tendency to
deviate from a straight course. With
out such a device many of these minute
creatures would simply describe circles
making no forward progress.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

receiving and reading the first copy Of
the declaration of independence In
Worcester. He built up a big publish
ing business and was interested in
many bookstores. So speedy was his
success that at the age of 50 he retired
from business, the possessor of a com
petent fortune for those times.
FrankIin's Tribute.
Benjamin Franklin was a close
friend and a great admirer OF the pa
triot printer. The two exchanged Wis
Its and regularly corresponded. Frank
lin said Of his friend, He is the Amer
lean Baskerville" This was a great
compliment, for Thomas Baskerville
was the foremost Of English printers.
Washington held Thomas in high es-
teen and when the chieftain visited
Worcester he Inspected the printing
and publishing plant
The later years Of the patriots life
we're devoted to the enjoyment Of his
magnificent library and philanthropic
work. He organized the American An
tiquarian Society and contributed fully
5000 to It's support. At the age OF 81
he died, respected and mourned by all.
He set his mark upon the time IN
which he lived with no uncertain I'm
press and for his services In the cause
Of freedom he is worthy to be remem-
bered with his friend, the eminent pa
triot, who was also a printer, Benja-
min Franklin.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

The following is a most interesting
and, in n respect. pathetic tale:-
Mr.. J. Pope, AZ Ferrar Road, Streat-
ham, England, said:
Eyes, poor chap, he is gone, dead
horse bolted, thrown of his seat on
his cab he was driving and killed
poor chap, and a good sort, too, mate.
It was him, you see, who gave me the
h~alf-bottle Of St. Jacobs Oil that
made a new man Of me. Twas like
this: me and Bowman were great
friends. Some gentleman had given
him a bottle Of st. Jacobs Oil which
had done him a lot of good; he only
used half the bottle, and remembering
that I had been a martyr to rheuma-
tism and sciatlca for years, that l had
literally tried everything, had doctors,
and all without benefit, l became dis
couraged, and looked upon it that
there was no help for me. Well" said
Pope, You may not believe me, for
it is a miracle, but before 1 had
used the contents of the half-bottle
Of St. Jacobs Oil which poor Bowman
gave me, l was a we'll man. There
it is, you see, after years Of pain, after
usinE remedies, oils. embrocations,
horse liniments, and spent money on
doctors without getting any better, 1
was completely cured in a few days.
/ bought another bottle, thinking the
pain might come back, but 1t did not,
SO 1 gave the bottle away to a friend
who had a lame back. l can't speak
too highly of this wonderful pain
killer"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

The persistency with which the
Englishman as a rule misplace and
displace the sound Of the letter n"
has led them to an effort at reform,
which has thus far been almost as
%ludicrous as the defect they seek 10
cure. The middle classes have bad so
much fun poked at them for this cause
that they have become sensitive on
the subject and many asplrate the III"
with double force when the letter
should be aspirated. Instead Of saying
before him" as Americans do, with
light aspiration, they will say before
him." taking a full and deep breath
when they utter the second word,
shooting It as II It came from a pop
gun. Dropping the IN" Is not new
for ordinary English folk; Il Is a new
trick TO aspirate II with double tho
force required.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

fly and selfish treatment. In the mean
time he had made many friends out
side the office. He was now a good
looking fellow, tall and self-possessed
and had a winning manner. He had
learned to read, write and eypher,"
had acquired a taste for reading and a
passion for writing. He could put
original matter in type without hrst
reducing II. to writing and at the time
he confessed that he wrote 'tolerable
verses"
Runs Away.
When he had three years Of his term
vet to serve he resolved to quit Fowle
and go 10 London, where he hoped to
perfect Aimself In the art Of printing.
without saying adieu he left and went
TO Halifax whence he hoped to work
his way 20 London. In this he was dis
appointed and was glad to enter the
employ o. the Halifax Gazette. An
thony Henry was the publisher OF the
paper He was an easy-going Dutch
man and the hustling young B%ostonian
was soon In charge Of the paper. Be
fore Leaving Boston young Thomas had
drunk at The fountain of rebellion and
now that he had a paper under his
control he gave vent to
Tfis Republican Principles.
The Stamp Act was a~gitating the
colonies and the young printer neglect
ed no opportunity to upbraid the Brit
ish government. Nova Scotia was very
loyal. however. and young Thomas re-
ceived but little support in his conten
lions. He was so strong and persist
ent In his invective that the rOyalist
omcials notified his employer that he
would be deprived Of the government
printing, which was quite an item, un-
less he removed the Gazette from the
control Of the young iourneyman. Re
luctantly Henry dismissed the already
ardent patriot.
Thomas then went 10 Portmouth, N.
H., where he worked for awhile and
finally returned to Boston. He was not
yet OF age. but his former master,
Fowle, did not exact Of him a compile
ton OF his term Of apprenticeship, For
the next few years he drifted from one
place TO another, until ITO. when he
again returned to Boston, determined
to establish himself IN the printing
business. He formed a partnership
with his old master, Fowle, and at the
end OF six months bought out bis In
terbat.
one OF she Boldasi Patriots.
The conditions in Boston were such
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

A clock was recently made. which, in
addition to striking the hours. halves and
quarters, shows the phases OF the moon
and tells the time IN any other city, but
as the clock Is too expensive to purchase,
the best way to obtain this information
Is from Hostetter's Almanac for 1902. IL
also contains many amusing anecdotes,
statistics and much general information
that will interest you It can be obtained
from any druggist free Of charge.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

carriage In any direction from a
straight line to describing a small cir
Gle or may turn completely around
without moving the vehicle forward or
backward. The mechanism Is exceed
ingly simple. as a glance at the cut
will show, the wheels being pivoted on
the frame which carries the seat. with
a crank geared to the hub OF each
wheel to rotate It in either direction.
AS the carrying frame Is loosely sus-
pended from the wheels It Is possible
for the rider to tilt the seat into a
comfortable angle and a canopy may
be placed on the frame overhead to
shut out sun and storm. AS each
wheel is Independent the rider has but
to turn one crank alone TO make the
adjoining wheel describe a circle
around the other and Il 10 an Easy
matter to guide and piopel the vehicle.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Brooklyn. N. T.. Dec. 2.-Garheld Head
ache Powders are sold here in large guam
titles; this shows that people realize the
value of a remedy at once emective and
harmless. The Powders are OF u~ndoubted
value in curing headaches Of all kinds
and in building up the nervous system.
Investigate every grade Of remedies Of
fered for the cure OF headaches n the
Garfield Headache Powders viii be found
70 hold first place. Write the Garfield
Tea Co. for samples.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
NEW sYsTEM oF RUrLprNn.

The postal savings bank building In
Amsterdam, Holland, Is being con-
structed by the "Monier system" a
new method Of construction. A steel
framework. like a bird cage in appear
anoe, is e~nveloped in Portland cement.
which prevents the steel from rusting.
while the cement itself is rendered
elastic. The steel acts entirely in ten
sion and the concrete In pressure. This
construction Is said to be strong, Are
proof and waterproof. and to be grow
ing in favor in Europe for government
buildings and factories.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
A ROOM roR pIcruRrs

The best background for pictures is
plain terra Gotta or brown paper. A
woman who is the proud possessor Of
many old prints and engravings has
them In her dining Dom. The walls
are covered with wrapping paper, or
something that looks very like II, and
above is a frieze Of orange distemper.
The picture rails and woodwork are
white. The hangings are Of orange
colored velveteen. All the furniture Is
mahogany.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
SUPPLY
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE BEET
SUGAR INDUSTRY.

but Forty Sugar Companies IN the United
statoa 1t VIII BE twenty or Thirty
Years Before Enough Can BE Made to
supply the Home Market Alone.
Now that the Rubicon between the
beet and cane sugar refneries has
been crossed. it Is Of interest to note,
says the New York Commercial, that
there are about forty beet sugar refn-
ing companies in the United States,
located 81 twenty-five different states.
These factories are I'm operation only
three or four months during - year,
while the cane sugar refneries are
seldom idle except for repairs.
The American Beet Sugar COmpa-
nv's plants have a capacity Of about
2OO.OOO.OOO pounds annually, but this
has been exercised only up TO 100000
GOO pounds per annum. The Spreck-
les refinery alone-the Pacific coast
members Of the American Sugar Re-
filming Company-has a capacity ex-
ceeding 5O0,OOO.OOO pounds.
When It is considered that the o n
sumption Of sugar In the United States
will be upward of 100000 tons this
year, and that we have the worlds
production Of 9,5O0,OOO tons to draw
from, the present beet sugar industry
I'm the United States sinks TO relative
insignihcance. The production of beet
sugar in Europe is estimated this year
at G,OJO,0O0 tons.
This year the natural sources Of sup
ply Of raw cane sugar for the United
States viii be, in round numbers, ap-
prOximately as follows: From Louis
lana, 100000 tons; Porto Rico, 100000
tons; Hawaii, 100000 tons; Cuba, ESQ.,
900 tons; Philippine islands, $4,000 tons;
Java, other West India islands and
Central America, 100000 tons, a total
of 100000 tons. OF beet sugar our
own states will furnish about 100000
tons, making a balance of 100000 tons
to be drawn from Europe.
From this it viii be seen that there
is a great opportunity for pushing the
beet sugar industry ia the United
States, but it will be from twenty to
thirty years, probably, before domestic
producers can hope to turn out sutti-
cient sugar to meet home require
ments.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

A man riding a bicycle and driving n
horse at the same time startled people
on a Philadelphia street the other day.
He held the reins I'm one hand and
guided his machine with the other. His
feet rested upon the coaster and the
horse did the rest. In and out among
the other vehicles he guided the animal
and all along tie street people stopped
and gazed I'm wonder.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Birmingham medallists are just nov
extremely busy upon the production
OF medals for the coronation. II Is
probable THAI upward Of 10000. 900
medals will be turned out Of Birming-
ham workshops during the next Elk
months. 10 cope with the demands az
ready pouring In from an parts Of the
empire.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
ENpURANOE on BAOTRIAN oAMELs.

NNUUNANUN Ut UAUIHIAN
Travellers in Siberia have noticed
with much surprise the ability Of the
native camels to Withstand, without
protection, the greatest extremes Of
cold and heat. In winter the Their
mometer on the Monaghan plateau
sometimes drops to 40 degrees Fahren-
heit, yet the camels wander about with
no evidence Of suffering. On the other
hand, the Russian explorer. Prejeval-
ski, found the temperature Of the
ground in the Cobb desert in summer
to be more than 40 degrees Fahren-
heit, but the camels are apparently as
Indifferent to this degree Of heat as
they are to the winter cold.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, h,

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he IS the
senior partner Of the firm OF F. J.. Cheney SEQ,
doing business I'm 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 DO
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.. d. 1884
rcv.r1 A. W. GLEASON,
l Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. CHENEY Co, Toledo, q
Sold by Druggists. Too
Halls Family pills are the best
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
CARRrAeE ZOE oR1PpLEs.

AS an aid to cripples who are unable
to walk about from place to place, but
who have the free use Of their arms,
Justelle B. Cummings, Of Maine, has
designed the mechanically propelled
vehicle here shown. Its especial adj
vantage is that with no other aid than
the two hands the rider may guide the
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
Arc You Uslnr Anen,s Toot-Faso ?

II is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning. Sweating Feet
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder TO be shaken into
the shoes. 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??, 1902-01-10

That Illinois farmer who came back
after ten years absence with a package
Of soda his wife had asked him to get
has some Of a model husbands qualities.
Most men can't remember ten minutes a
promise to mail a letter.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Gentleman Qndignantly)-When 1
bought this dog you said be was splen-
did for rats, Why, ne won't touch
them. Dog Dealer-Well, amt that
splendid for ratsl
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Miss Emerson (of Boston)-I pre-
sumo yours Is not n of the Mayhow-
er families. Miss Triplex (of Mime
apOlls)-NO, indeed. Ours is one Of the
famous Mlnnesota-nower famllles.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Young Woman Qn open street CART
don't see why some men are bound to
smoke every moment they are on a car"
Old Woman Qoudly)-"Oh. let 'em smoke,
poor fellows. I s'pose their wives won't
let 'em smoke at home"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
A NOTED PHYSICIAN
Makes an Important Statement
Of Interest to All Women.

"DEAn Mrs. pnyKnAM Tho hon-
est, intelligent physician e. above tho
o school, Whatever Is best in each
case should be used, no matter TO what
school a physician belongs. ], as q
matter Of conscience, car only pre-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Subscriber (to editor of the Mossback
Gazette)-Why do you advertise a circus
exhibition a week after II occurred? Ed
ltOr-Ohl the Mossback people are a good
deal more than a week behind the times.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

A girl who used TO call her most per-
sistent suitor IAN apology for a man.
finally accepted the apology.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10
NOTES ON SCIENCE.
CURRENT NOTES OF DISCOVERY
AND INVENTION.

Some Valuable Informatou as 60 the
Value Of Anticipates "A Invention
for linking and cleaning Rut be
Printing s~tamps-Notss Of Inventions.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

with hope he sought her father.
And there his love confessed.
He failed. but altogether
Twas not a boot-less quest.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

''Well, Joshua" said Mr.. Warren to his
country cousin. what was the first thing
that struck you when you reached
town. "A trolley car" replied Joshua.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

According to Mrs. Nations testimony
in the divorce trial Mr.. Nation refused to
split the kindlings and build the fire on
cold mornings. Hence his better half
had to do Il with her little Ratchet.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

FITS FermanentlyCurod. Noht8 Gr nervouaneasa ftbi
hrst days use Of DR.. khne's Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
DR. r. n. KLINE. Ltd el Arch st.. Philadelphia, Pa
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Mnly-Billy, do you know you've a pref
~ mOuth2 It's a pity to waste such a
mouth on a man. Billy-I never waste 1t
on a man.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggistsrefund money! IL it fails to cure. 25c.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Hamlin's Wizard OH Co. send song
book free. Your druggist sells the oil
and 1t stops pain.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Shell suppose you mot a lot Of no
blemen while in EuropeY He-No; very
few. But l met a lot of men with IT,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

lam sure Piso'8 Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs. THos. RoBRus'
Maple Street, Norwich, N Y, Feb. II. 1900
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

PUTNAM FADELEsS DYES are as
easy to use as soap. No nus or failures
100 per package. Sold by druggists.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

It is the man with horse sense who
knows how to say neigh"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Wiggs-Bjones suffers from hay fever,
doesn't her. Waggs-I shOuld say so. He
can't even pass a grass widow without
qneeziuR.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

II a man should wear his pants so long
that he had to hold them up when cross
ing a street. wouldn't the women laugh
at him3
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

We cannot always expect to hnd the
are truth In a bear story.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Youth is really the only thing worth
having-and II is about an the aver
age youth has.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Naturally desire to see the grandest
and most impressive scenery en- route.
This you will do by selecting the Den
yer & Rio Grande and Rio Grande
Western, THE Scenic Line Of the
World" and "The Great Salt Lake
Route" in one or both directions, as
this line has two separate routes across
the Rocky mountains between Denver
and Ogden. Tickets reading via this
route are available either via its main
line through the Royal Gorge, Lead
vile, over Tennessee pass, through the
Canon Of the Grand river and Glen
wood Springs, or via the line over
Marshall pass and through the Black
Canon of the G~unnison, thus enabling
the traveller to use one of the above
routes going and the other returning.
Three splendidly equipped fast trains
are operated to and from the Pacific
coast, which carry through standard
sleepers daily between Chicago, st.
Louis, Denver and San Francisco. Din
ting cars Service a Ia carte) on all
through trains. If you contemplate
such a trip, let us send you beautifully
illustrated pamphlets, free. S.. X.
Hooper, G. p. & T. A., Denver, Colo.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

I'VE would not like 10 dispute the
wise man" who said There was moth
ipg new under the aup but az he aid
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

We are frequently asked nowadays
IL a man should buy or rent a farm. II
a man has teams and tools enough to
run a farm, and enough money TO
make a payment down. we would be
IN favor Of buying. A man can work
his own land to better advantage than
IL he rents 1t. Then, too, be viii be
more saving while paying for a farm.
He will not buy many unnecessary
things that would tempt him II he
were not trying 10 pay for his land.
Besides this ne can make Improve
ments during odd spells without mueh
expense. There Is also the Increase IN
the vaipe Of the land, which OF Itself
has made many a man well to do. IL
Is quite a loss to move every year or
two. IN many ways. Loss Of time,
property, home comforts, friends and
nelehbors-everything Is unsettled.
We have for sale on easy terms the
finest kind OF land near our new towh
OF Romeo. ln the sunny San Luis val
ley. For full particulars, write 20
Ieph. Chas. Felt, 2OT Boston Building
Denver, Colorado.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

The costs in a law suit over a $40
calf at DeadwoOd amounted to several
hundred dollars. That calf has been a
fat one for the lawyers.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Names and people are frequently
mismatched; as, for instance, when
Mr.. Long Is barely FIVE feet tail, while
his neighbor, Mr.. Short, is a s~ix-foOter.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-10

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chhdrsn
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the ChHdren's Home In New York. Cure
Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over $1,000 testimonials
AT ali druggists, 25c. Sample EREn. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Z.