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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Rowland, belle Of Sioux City, myster-
ously disappeared, and the hance, Hor-
ace Stern, made a trip to Denver.
This was In May, 1851. On June IA
Of the same year Horace Stern was
married to a young girl Of Denver and
the two made their home in that city.
Margaret Rowland was heard OF no
more; her whereabouts were never
learned Of by the people Of Sioux City,
her disappearance was as mysterious
and final az though the earth had op-
ned and swallowed her.
Mr.. Stern. his wife and two sturdy
boys lived and prospered in Denver,
but there was a look OF settled sad
ness on the mans face which no
amount Of luxury. fame or success
could tighten.
Margaret Rowland severed an ties
W. up friends and home. and taking
with her a small fortune which she
possessed IN her own right. travelled
east until she reached Massachusetts.
Here she settled, as has been told.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

to mount the heavy transformers on
the car. or whether It is not better to
reduce the high pressure-5O, 900 volts
by transformers alongside the track
to q medium pressure Of about 1900
volts, and to wind the motors for this
latter voltage.
The a which has come within n
half mile Of 100 miles an hour was
built at Cologne-Duetz to accommo-
date fifty passengers. It's length over
all is sixty-nine feet, and the distance
between its buffer plates Is seventy
two and a half feet. The full width
is eight feet and six inches. The
windows Of the car are closed, venti-
lation taking place through the side
window Of the lofty skylight. The
apparatus is in the center, dividing the
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Goodwin Smith says the best way 70
eliminate anarchy from the land Is to
give more time in the public schools
to the teaching o. music. II appears
TO be the theory Of this professor that
a nan who sings or plays upon some
instrument never commits murder. but
he ignores the frequency with which
singers and musicians tempt other
folks to shoot or throw a brick.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
994 Miles an Hour by Electricity

A seventy-foot car on the Berlin
zossen High Speed Electric Railway.
a military road between the German
cities Of Berlin and Zossen. made the
remarkable speed Of ninety-nine and
a half miles an hour in a test.
The a which established this new
record for railway speed, steam or
electric, has been building in Germany
for the past year. and has attracted
worldwide scientific attention be-
cause Of its unique constructive feat
ure Of having three t~rolleys. and the
expectations Of its builders that 1t
would run 124 miles an hour, or more
than two miles in a minute.
In running at a rate of n~inety-nine
and a half miles an hour, the three
phase, or three-trolley. electric car
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The Three-TrOlley Electric Car, Whlc
employed 10000 volts Of electricity,
1000 volts less than the capacity. The
current was furnished by the ODER
spree Central Station of the Berliner
acknowledgements the distance from
the central station to the nearest point
on the line conductor being 9.3 miles.
The transformers are carried by the
car itself, q low voltage (435) being
used for the motors. In a paper be-
fore the International Engineering
congress at Glasgow, Scotland, (printed
In America by the Scientific American)
A. Lasche. one of the builders of the
Berlin-Zossen road and it's equipment,
says it is still questionable whether
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Somehow. the discussion as to the
effect Of a college education on a young
woman's social development viii not
down. Here is tue dean Of Barnard
suggesting that between the second
and third years Of the college course
the girl student should be sent home
for a little round Of social experience.
The chances are hat this suggestion
Will meet the views of the girl [
dents.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Among n days records Of suicides
we find that one man took his life be-
cause he shot another; n dropped out
because he had too much luxury, and
another because he was poor. Evident
ly the aus for suicide is Of small nc
ment.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

the base being mounted on ~ballbear-
ings In the socket Of the car. The bow
is pressed against the wire by springs,
the tensian Of which is regulated by
means of cams.
The Germans and the Austrians
claim for the three trolley system i'm
mense advantages owe the direct cur
rent, OF single trolley, method. If the
Berlin-zoaSen line tests continue as
satisfactory as they have begun it is
not unlikely that it may result in a
worldwide substitution Of a distinctly
European method Of transmitting cleo
trical energy for railways of every
description,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Astronomers to the contrary not
Withstanding, Chicago saw something
recently and she knows she saw II. II
she we're a little more superstitious.
b would be disposed TO regard 1t as
some awful portent. presaging, for In
stance, a serious drop In the price Of
pork or lard.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

w are told that 5000 Americans at
tended the opening Of the bull fight
season in Mexico. Unfortunately, this
prevents us Eaying a few warm things
which we usually keep on tap for such
cruel exhibitions. Consistency forces
silence.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

From statistics and certain changes ia
our methods Of living, It has been proven
that life Is being steadily heightened. We
are justified in believing this when we
consider the great advance made in meet
cine during the past fifty years. the 1nosi
noteworthy of them being Hostetter q
Stomach Bitters. This ideal medicine
cures headache, soul stomach, belching.
heartburn and indigestion, also steadie5
the nerves. induces sound sleep and pre-
vents malaria, fever and ague. Be sure
to try It.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
The Church as Planned.

a claim belonging to the Pioneer Min
ing Company. 1t weighs ni~nety-seven
ounces and is valued at 1852. John
o wAs working on the night gang
and found the great nugget early in the
morning of Sept. IA while putting a
post under the sluice box. He was
alone at the time and could, it is
claimed, easily have kept the rich find.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
Ihs Larrs.l zoalarIs.l 90.

New York's geological garden viii he
the largest In the world. comprisine
within Its boundaries no less than 2eI
acres. The aext largest is at wash
ington, which has 169 acres. The Ber-
lin garden has so, the Paris garden 81
and the London garden 81 acres.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

A Brown university professor has
succeeded in extracting light from
beefsteak. Average mankind will fall
down and worship him If he will show
how to extract credit beefsteak from
the butcher.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The census report showing a total
capital of S27,123,3 1854 invested in he
159 salt establishments reported can be
taken without a grain of the product
under consideration.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
orIrln of 10 Alnhnhet

Professor ]. @. Clarke Of Upper Alton
Illinois, has sent to the Smithsonian In.
stitutiOn a unique volume, in which g.
compiled the alphabets of the world, SO
tabulated as to show the origin of all
of them in the Egyptian hieroglyphios
and to exhibit the development Of each
from its earliest to its latest forms.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Il can find my way out Of this Ia.
byrlnth all right" said Theseus, as he
awaited himself Of the clew given him
by Adriadne and threaded The winding
passages unerringly, "but If you
should ask me to spell the blamed
word you'd have me beat"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The Georgia people have a great deal
OF respect for the Union. They used
TO send watermelons to Mr.. Cleveland,
and are keeping Mr.. Roosevelt supplied
with persimmons.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

1t has been j~ldicially decided that it
is against the law to open a theater in
New Jersey on Sunday. And yet you
a get a charter in New Jersey to do
almost anything-Atlanta Constitu-
fion.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The Supreme Court decision will not
surprise AguinaIdo. who has had a dis
tinct suspicion that the Philippines be-
longed to America ever since he met
Gen. Funston.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Latter Day Saints Church, says the
Philadelphia Times, repudiate the
doctrines of polygamy and claim that
their social codes differ not the slight
est from those accepted as orthodox
by city and state.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

It 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, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

boring towns. It also contains an or
dinance relating to personal violence,
which described the penalty in store
for those who sought to annul its pro-
visions.
The fragment is especially note
worthy, as It viyidly portrays the
form Of the alphabet at this early
stage Of time, and is also one Of the
oldest known specimens Of Areive
writings in existence. AS a foreibia
type Of crimiial code Ct Is worthy OF
comparison Wan cur modern methods
and practices. which are not al that
could be desired.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Miss Emma Whitmore, station aeent
at Wantaugh. T. l., has been a ran
roader for twenty-five years. She not
only sells tickets, but takes care Of the
freight and baggage.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
NEWLY-FOUND GREEK TABLET
~ 1900 YEARS OLD ~

A valuable archaeological find has
just been reported by the American
School Of Archaeology of Athens. It
Is a bronze fragment or plate. dating
from the seventh century B.. c., con-
tanning a decree, or law, emanating
from some high official source, king or
council, which was intended for the
people Of Argos. 1t was recently I'm
earthed a few feet below the surface
lear the old Temple Hereum. at Ar
COS, on one Of whose pillars It was
tackled.
The inscription Is a sort Of compact
between the City Of Argos and neigh
SWIFT CLIPPER SHIPS.
The Shamrock II is credited with a
speed of over fourteen knots an hour
for short distances when everything
wal in her favor. The Columbia has
never actually covered fourteen knots
in an hour. but has sailed at a speed
Of fully fourteen knots for as much as
ten minutes together. For long runs
in cruising rig no yacht has ever eK-
ceeded eleven knots an hour. The Val
kyrie II In June, 1894, on her voyage
home to Scotland. did a best days run
Of 256 knots. which gives her a speed
per hour Of 1862 knots.
To some It may come as a shock to
hear that there have been during the
past century and are today, sailing
vessels adoat with which in a long race
even the Shamrock II would stand no
chance at all.
The Aberdeen clippers Of the early
eos we're the first craft 10 show what
could be done In the way Of speed un-
der sail. The Maid Of judah IN 1860
made the passage from London to sgd
pey In aeventy-eiGht days. The LII
lioa. q clipper OF 1895 tons, took troops
from Dublin 10 Gibraltar In four days
and later sailed from Liverpool 10 Msi-
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Farmers living along the line Of the
proposed Paris-Vienna automobile
race are already safeguarding against
flying wheels, linchpins and fragments
OF humanity.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Anew York man claims that the an
gels taught him how to use a type
writer. II would be interesting to in
spect his celestial spelling and pune
tuation.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The daughters Of cabinet officers
wien their approaching marriages are
announced get rather more promi-
enc before the public than do their
distinguished papas.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

for a t~wenty-four hours run belongs
to the Thermopylae, a 94s-ton clipper.
On Jan. 3, 1870, she sailed $50 statute
miles-a rate Of 1853 miles an hour
The enormous i've and six masted fore
and after rugged ships OF to-day carry
on these traditions Of speed.
II is, Of course, the size OF these ships
which gives them the advantage over
racing yachts. The displacement OF
cup yachts, all under $50 tons, makes
the difference between them and the
big trading clippers almost as great as
between a small steam tug and the
Kronprinz Wilhelm.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Some Of the escaped convicts from
L~eavenworth WHO nave reached the In
dian Territory are being held up for
the valuable horses they stole in Kan
sas.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
Lnrrest Amman Nurret.

The largest nugget ever found In
Alaska is the n picked up by Ed
ward Johnson of Ishpeming, Mich.
while working on Discovery, Anvil
creek, about four miles from Nome. on
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

II these Bismarck letters, now pub
ll8hed, do not stir up several hornets
nests, q win be because they have been
carefully edited. The Iron Chancellor
va not Ia the habit OF writing with
White ink on white paper when be took
~ pen In hand.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The theory that disease develops
genius should be Investigated by the.
book p%uOiish6rs. It seems to explain
the responsibility for some Of those
historical romances.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
THE INDEX.

Footbah is nothing nor than guer-
rilla warfare, but it appears to be Of
the South African brand.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

O%ne-seventh of the people Of this
country are engaged in the railroad
business. The others are busy wonder
ing how to get free transportation in
the future.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Al least 1900 Christmas trees cut in
Marlboro, VT, have been shipped 10
Philadelphia. II n little town OF 300
or 400 people "a produce 60 many,
the Christmas tree output OF all New
England ought to be plenty big enough
Cor the needs Of $4,000. 900 people.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

A Baltimore company has been or
ganized to make whisky from water
melons. Yet we are trying to uplift
the colored racel
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

An American artist is to paint the
coronation enc for King Edward. At
last the old masters are coming our
way.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Frances cabinet has just passed am
other crisis. It has to have a crisis
every few minutes in order to whet
its appetite for Office.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Another Of the Vanderbilt boys Is
about to marry an heiress. Thrift
seems to run all the way through that
family.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Emperor Williams American cook
stove will be set up and ready for
business by Christmas time. The em-
peror Is just beginning to live.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

According 70 the latest reports the
fraternal organizations OF this country
and Canada contain B,722.0i6 members.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

We oner One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be CURED BY Haii's
Catarrh Cure.
y. j. CHENEY a. Co, Props. Toledo.
We, the undersigned, have known IL J.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transaotiona
and financially able TO carry out any ohliQa-
lions made by their firm
West 4 IruaN, Wholesale Druggists. Toledo
ui Walding, kinnan q Marvin. WhoieeaiS
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaoeq
os the system Testimonials sent free Prioe
20 per bottle Sold by an druqristq.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The accumulation Of coffee in New
York has reached S.25O.OOO bags, an
Unprecedented supply.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

He asks three great gifts-Health,
Wealth and Happiness. Then give him
Garfield Tea; It brings Good Health. pro-
notes Happiness and makes the pursuit
OF Wealth possible.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

II is said that many a fool has by
maintaining silence made people believe
ne possessed wisdom. This is "a mis-.
keen quiet. ~
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

just a the football season ends Con-
Eress %convenes, to the delight OF those
who love the life strenuous.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The football teams ought to be
thankful the season Is over, and that
the fatalities have been so few.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Bostonian-Is he rich2 New Yorker
Mercy, no! I don't suppose the poor
man could scrape up more than two or
three million to save his life.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

PiSo's Cure is the bost medicine we ever used
for all affections Of the throat end lungs.-WM
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Pain, suffering, Wizard OIL could not
live together, so pain and suffering
moved out. Ask your druggist about III
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Glow old are you, little grip asked
a visitor of three-year-Old Minnie
I'm not old at ALL" was the reply.
"Tm most new"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

There is always room at the top
when you climb with a knife In your
teeth; sometimes when you climb with
a flower in your button-hole: but never
when you stop 10 apologize for tread
ing on the other fellows knuckles.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
a ChrIstmns Phnosonhnr.

Turn about is fair play-to the small
boy on a merry-go-ro6nd.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES are the
brightest, fastest and easiest to use.
Sold by druggists, loo. per package.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Perdita-I understand Mr.. BlnFs piavf
the violin. Lydecker-Fou have bes|
misinforuded Haawor ~
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

To Cure a Cold in One day,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

Jack-Tve resolved to give up drink
ing and betting and all hat sort of thing.
Iom-Ohl You'll never keep that resolu-
ton. Jack-Iu bet you the drinks / do.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

DO not suuer the agonies OF Rheuma-
usm. Marshalls Remedy for Rheuma-
iam idout and Neuralgia is guaranteed
BY all druggists.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31
PRECEDENT Roosevelt on irrigation.

In his message to Congress the Presi-
dent gives abundant evidence that he
fully appreciates the needs Of the West.
Among many other valuable surNcstiOns
is this: THE policy Of the national gov-
eminent should be to aid irrigation in the
several states and territories "a such a
manner as will enable the people Of the
local communities to help themselves.
Much private capital has already been
expended In the construction Of irrigat-
ing works and great ability has been
shown. The Romero Irrigation Co. can
justly lay claim to a share in this COM
mendation for IT has brought under Gull
ovation several thousand acres OF the
choicest land in the Sunny San Luis VAL
ley IN the southern part of Colorado.
For full particulars Of what It has to
oter and interesting literature on the
subject Of irrigation. write to Zeph. Chas.
telt, luz Boston building, Denver, Colo.
Where there's a will there's a way"
That's gospel, however you take il,
For most any lawyer-for pay
A way will discover to break it.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

MarshalPs Remedy for Rheumatism is
guaranteed to cure; the dollar back II Il
fails. All druggists.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

A Dry Joke.-All flesh is grass, but
President R%oosevelt's secretary Of
state is Hay.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

A German nerve specialist says that
bad grammar ia a disease. He might
have added that Il Is epidemic.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

A western judge has decided that saus-
age lsn.t sauaaEa unlesa h n An NM
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

N~icebQy-I say. Chawlle. did Won feu
me girl 4 sent her a kiss by vouf Char
le-l did, and she said II was much nicer
Llnn ~ YOU had hroughl
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

The man who owns but one shirt IA.
necessarily short OF change.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-01-31

mrs. WlnaloW'a Soothing SYRUP.
Eor children teethin6, aoftona the Fumd, reduces ~
nAmmauon. olaya pain, cures Wiodcolic Gcab0tlo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
OREGON CITY DISTRICT

OREGON CITY Sept. l1.--La,e re-
ports state that fierce fires are raging
in the vicinity Of springwater Houses.
barns and stock were burned and the
whole contry was devastated Many
cattle were caught in the timber and
were burned to death. Heavy fires
four miles east of olalla The timber
Is on fire and the flames are approach
Russell Brothers saw mill The fire
between Shubel and Clarkes is still
spreading and much damage Is be-
ing done. Charles Hettmans house
was burned. There is large fire in
the timber less than two miles from
Howard's mill. The fire near Wood
camp four miles west Of the city, burn
ed thre hundred cords of wood today,
There is another heavy fire three miles
north of the city going towards the
Willamette river. The sky to the
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-09-12
EXPRESS IMPERsoNAToRS.
Have Been Successfully Swindling
for Year.

NEW YORK. Sept, 1l.--City detec-
tives have arrested three men on the
charge of impersonatins cypress EN-
ployes II is alleged the prisoners
have been operating nearly year and
have secured property valued at s25,-
0OO simple in the extreme the neth-
ods of the swindlers seldom failed Of
success One of them formerly work
ed for an express company, He is sup
posed to have hit upon the plan Of sus-
tanning himself without work. With
two partners he obtained hat plates
and psoNariy clothed and ormed with
shipping book, walked about town
until an express call card was hang
ing before o store.
There was no difficult then in OBJ
tanning the package OF merchandise,
which was to be shipped away.
Being new, the goods could hardly
be recognized by the rightful owners
after they had been disposed OF to
fence. The detectives watched for
long period, finally discovering the
men lounglng about saloon.