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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

A Kentucky girl who has had $50
offers Of marriage has decided to re
main single and devote her life TO mu
SIC When she gets on the stage, how
ever. she win probably cease to re-
gard marriage as a thing to be much
dreaded.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

All other theories regarding the
suicide Of young Remington may be
disregarded since the fact became
known that his last act before the
shooting was an experience with a
lelenhone.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

A Chicago man has been denied the
privilege Of crossing Niagara Falls on
a tight rope. This Is quite proper.
1t g much better that he should await
the regular visit Of the fool killer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

II the crown prince Of Siam has
read what the newspapers have been
saying about the crown prince Of Ger
many he may think a second time be-
fore v%enturlng into the American
girls country.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Mr.. Schwab leaves his home in a
private car, but just now he no doubt
would be glad to trade places with
a man of sound nerves going to a pic
mic behind a team Of mules.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Certainly he woodland what do
you suppose he would do?"
big handkerchief or scarf and blind
fold him tight. When you're sure he
can't see you say: Are you ready2'
He replies. Yes. which Is the signal
for the boy behind or under the sofa.
who Immediately steals around IN
front and throws his arms around
your conceited young mans neck and
kisses him."
Elizabeth's blue eyes had grown
wider and wider ns the recital pro.
crossed. "Oh. Marloriei" she cried.
"how could you do such a thing7 He'd
think It was youl"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Tho longest day Of the year at New
York is fifteen hours; at London, six
teen and a half; az ST. Petersburg,
nineteen; at Tornea, Finland, twenty
two and az spitzbergen. three months
and a half.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

TON, dear" said Mrs. Newlywea
the other evening just as they were
about to leave the house for the the
ater, 1--WE left my fan on thu dressing
case in my room, and / can't 90 with.
out IL. Won't you run up and get IL
that's a dear2"
Tom went IN three steps at a time.
A moment later his voice was heard
awfully sharp for a man who has
been married but three months.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24
MILWAUKEE PEOPLE
Could Hardly Believe IL. A
Prominent Woman Saved From
Death by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM ~ suppose q
large number Of people who read Of
my remarkable cure will hardly believoI
it had I not experienced It myself, (
know that I should not.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

II the United States mail is deter
mined to suppress lotteries, they
should suppress the mail. The aver
age mans mail is a whole lot Of lot
terry to him.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24
mGa,eCRsV
What 1t Might BE.

One hot afternoon in July a traveller stopped at a farmhouse and asked
for a drink A country girl barefooted and sunbonneted. passed him out a
dpper and said; There's the we'll"
He was evidently inclined to Indulge in a little rural Irritation and amer
making all the known varieties of Sleeps eyes" at her over the edge Of the
dpper he made bold to inquire:-
What might your name be- miss?"
Well" she said, in a matterOffat tone. "ef I can onvfnc vouns e,uo.
that it's about time to come down to business, it might be Mrs. RaTv lam
smner before next anter. At present it amt nothing but Mary ans s ge
'Efns" F
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

As a result of an automobile acct
dent Sir Thomas Upton received a
shock. But it didn't trouble him. He
is used to shocks. He received a few
in the yacht races.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

A Boston landlord who tried to col
lect his rent In kisses from a pretty
widow was fined $25. There are some
freakish landlords and peculiar wild
Ows in Boston.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

There are 100000 Jews in New
York, according to The Jewish
World. That city can now present a
pretty strong claim to being the New
Jerusalem.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24
m&S,N&sU


A young man fell In love with a certain young lady. She was the awt
on whom he had ever turned his affection, and he was not lutte certain how
to act while in her company. He wrote to a valued friend. eyrlafnine evmrD
thing and asking for a few hints on etiquette, particularly as to when 10
stand and when to sit down In her presence. Among the advice which he re-
cdved was the following;
1T is considered had form for a gentleman TO sit down first while calling
on a young lady but under certain circumstances he has TO-"
0ayH@G2fA
Askal Chin, IN Tibet Is the lake which lies at a greater hehbt tina, any
other in the world. It's level Is 10000 feet The lowest Is the Dead Sea. 1880
feet below sea level
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

A Kentucky undertaken became In
sane after conducting SO funerals in
81 days. lie Is probably one OF those
mon who cannot stand prosperity.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

The man who tied dynamite to his
sick dog and lost his house when the
animal wagged his tail has by this
time learned that cruelty does not
pay.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

When last heard from the crown
prince Of Germany was beginning to
eat solids and cast shy glances at
other girls again.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

"A New York orchestra leader has
quit rather than play for a troupe OF
trained monkeys. Hurrahi Art hasn't
been completely knocked out yet
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

AS the late Horace Biglow would
say, the underpinning Of Venice is
purity constable ut Of Jint
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Lucky Is the Chinese diplomat who
comes to this country. It is not only
nor sociable, but safer.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

A n~oiseless mosquito is no Inn
provement on the other kind. It leaves
him too much time for actual business.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

The world at large hangs very little
Grape on it's door for the scorchobo-
list who parts company with life at
an s0-miles an hour gait.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

J. Pierpont Morgan, it is said. re.
fuses to Tip" hotel walters. This
is another Of the advantages Of being
all-powerful.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

The work Of amassing a fortune Of
S18,000,000 cost Mr.. Schwab his
health, and it was not very hard
work either.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Grand Duke Boris says Chicago is
big and ugly, but good-hearted. The
same thing may be said of John l..
Sullivan.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

". c. Mead refused a drink and
was shot by the genial gentleman
who offered to treat him. This did
not happen in Texas.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

How many loving wives will envy
Mrs. John r. Drexel her birthday gift
of a check for 100000 from her hus-
band.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Some persons might think that eat
ing fifty ears Of green corn was about
as pleasant a way to die as any.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

King Edward has COMPOUNDED the
sOothsayers, and that's not a small
job, even for a man who weighs $50
pounds.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

AS the Chinese rebels are being ex-
ecuted at the rate Of 1000 a day. it
is predicted that the rebellion will not
last more than a year.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

The Chicago discovery that the color
yellow scares away mosquitoes won't
help women to whom yellow is not be-
coming.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Germany Is beginning 70 think the
auto invasion worse than the Amerl.
can invasion.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Prof. Schenk will always be remem-
bered as the man who thought he was
posted on the whims Of the stork.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

The sultan has again promised 20
be good. It's a way the sultan has.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Think as kindly as you can OF the
mosquitoes. They work while you
sleep.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

"0et up. Bobbie,' called his mother
from the bottom OF the stair; you know
tho early birds gets the wormf" Us that
all you got for breakfast7" replied Bob
bic, sleepy. aa he turned over for an-
other snoOzc.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

NOT A FISH STORY.
d Bakers Bulihead cigar as as good a 90
smoke as you can ind
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Defiance Starch Is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. rs ounces.
10 cents. Try It now.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Some men find solid comfort only in
liquids.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

TIVE million Americans suffer the torturs
ing pangs ofdyspopsin. No neodto. Burdoch
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-10-24

Judge says that the anEiomaniacs who
went over for the coronation ha hard
work 70 learn to drop their his. but had
no dimculty IN dropping their Xa and VS..
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06

amount from others. He wants this ev-
idence of good faith h says.
1t is estimated that Mr. SINNERS
gifts have already amounted to $780,
600. He believes charity that vaunt-
eth itself is not genuine.
If you mention me in naming the in
stitution | will not give you cent"
was what was told the Finley inslitu-
ton at Dubuque.
So no one knows just how much
money he has given away. lie cxacts
promises from those he helps not to re-
veal his name.
His largest contributions have been
to the home for aged Jews in Chicago
and are thought to have amounted to-
about 100000. The Sisters Of Mercy
at Cedar Rapids were given $4,000 re-
Gently. Waterloo was offered $50, 900
for hospital providing like amount
was raised, but the town failed and
the money was not given.
Simmer lays good claim to a position
from which he may with impunity con-
denim philanthroplsts giving away
money that was unjustly earned. He
was born in Germany and emigrated
to Illinois when IA years old. Later
lie located in Waverly. 1t was in the
days when live stock dealing was not
a vocation. The profits were large, but
sometimes the losses were equally
great. Simmer set to work to master
the business His native shrewdnesS
stood him in good stead and he seldom
lost. When the men Of the Mississippi
Valley now called lumber kings were
new at the business Simmer put his
money into sawmlls. Here he pros
pered again. For fifty years his money
has been earning more money, till now
he very probably is the wealthiest man
in the State.
But Ia all this, Abraham SINNERS
business methods were scrupulously
honest. He made no enemies. Today
lie is the most loved citizen of Waverly-
There is no man to say Simmer took
from him one dollar to which he had
no title. Simmer cares only to help
those who cannot help themselves
This is why he makes such large do
nations to hospitals and homes for the
aged.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
MRS. JOHN MITCHELL, The PLAIN
MINERS WIFE WITHOUT AIRS

Inc New York World prints an inter.
es.ing story of the home life of John
Mitchell' President of the United Mine
Workers of America.
hoiulng now, as he does, the highest
once in the gift of the United Mine
workers his family still lives in Spring
NaHey' Ill, in the simplest manner
imaginable. Mrs. Mitchell. her neigh.
pors say. puts on no airs" and they
ike her the better for it. 1t is evident
mat as her husband has grasped good
fortune and risen in the world, she has
not cared to change her way of living.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
A Gold Cradle.

In 1920 certain German Prince sent
to Queen Ulrica Eleonora, of Sweden
a cradle of solid gold as a christening
present for her child. The ship con.
tanning the gift was driven by a ter
rible gale on to the shores of the Island
of Thorn, where 1t became a total
wreck. The inhabitants of the island
massacred the shipwrecked mariners
and pillaged the ship, but the cradle
by curious chain of circumstances
was saved, and now lies buried in a
lonely part of the island. The story
having by some means revived. the
present King of Sweden has offered
10000 kronen-about f50O-to whoever
discovers Queen Ulrica's cradle of gold
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
MOUNT PELEE AGAIN ACTIVE
WAS A SHOWER OF FIRE.
xorthern Part of the Island of Nnr-
Unique Is Again Devastated by nm
Eruption-ViIIages Wiped OFF the
Map--TwO Hundred Lives Lost in
a Tidal Wave.

Castries, Island of st. Lucia. British
west Indies. Sept. 2.-The British steam
or Korona has arrived here from Fort do
france, Island of Martinique. She re-
ports that terrible eruption of Mon,
Pelee occurred at O'clock Saturday. and
people who arrived at Fort de France
from the northern part Of the island re.
ported that the village of Morne Rouge
near the district previously devastated
had been entirely destroyed and that
Lecarbe, a village on the coast. which
was destroyed at the time Of the great
eruption, had been swept by tidal wave
About 200 persons lost their lives,
sloop from the Island of St. Vincent
which reached here yesterday morning
reports that Mont Pelee's crater is now
quiet, but the detonations during Satur-
day night were the loudest heard I'D to
that time, and the inhabitants were ter
ribly alarmed
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
The Hermit Woman of Oban.

A woman has for some time past Gre
ated considerable stir in Scotland by
her not only free but apparently obsti-
nate choice of hermit's life in a
cave. some sixteen miles from Oban.
Despite the inclement weather, the
woman, who is apparently about forty
years old. steadily refuses to leave her
cave, and since the latter is below
high-water mark, the landowner, the
Marquis of Breadalbane, can not dis
lodge her, She has now strewn some
dried bracken over the cave, but her
plight during wet weather has been
deplorable. The womans name is
Christina Manchester. She speaks En-
glish and Gaelic.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
which is practically that Of the better

which is practically that Of the better
class of miners In the town
The house which Mrs. Mitchell and
her four children occupy Is half of a
double frame, which she owns. The
other half she rents. She has six rooms
for her own use. An ingram carpet
covers the parlor floor, and on the walls
hang enlarged crayon pictures of mem
bers Of the family, including a nun,
Mrs. Mitchell's sister. Prominent in
one corner of the room stands an easel,
on which Is a picture of Mr.. Mitchell, in
a wide frame Of flowers and grasses
Beneath this is large silver loving
cup, presented to him, Oct. 20, 1900,
by 'admiring and enduring friends"
of Scranton, Pa. A gilt clock and
candelabrum from other associates
were on table.
Mrs. Mitchell is small, slender wom-
an, black-haired and grayeyed, kird,
practical and contented. She has work
ed hard and shows it. She is naturally
timid, quiet and reserved. She was
born in Catlin, Ill. II did not get much
education" she said. "My mother died
when | was and the care of the house
fell to me. l went to the Sisters school
at Collinsville, ILL.,, for a while, but that
was ALL"
Mrs. Mitchell finds herself busy with
her children. In doing the homework
she has the assistance of a cousin, a
young girl. You must excuse my ap-
pearance," she exclaimed to her visitor
with deprecatory glance at her wrap
per. 81 do all my own sewing and that
takes so much time" 1t has been sug
gsted that the family's plain manner
of living is due to prudence, since any
other might lessen President Mitchells
popularity with the union, but really it
appears a matter of choice on Mrs.
Mitchell's part. Habit is strong and
she prefers to live just as she has al
ways lived.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
A California Accident.

Cazadero, Cal, Sept. 1.-Richardson's
stage, running between CaZadero and
north coast towns, met with serious
and injuring eight others. The stage, with
Driver Higgins on the box, was about one
mile from Cazadero, when the horses be-
came frightened, running away and over
turning the stage. Two women and six
men were in the stage. Both women and
three men were badly injured. One man
was killed and two badly bruised. The
names of the injured passengers have not
been ascertained.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
Shot the Alleged Brute.

Monroe, Mich, Sept. 1.-Lynott Blood
good, local money lender, was arrested
by Sheriff Hause late this afternoon, as
soon as coroner's jury had rendered a
verdict that his was the shot that killed
Joseph La Barge yesterday afternoon,
when the latter was chased into a corn
field by a crowd laboring under the mis-.
apprehension that he had assaulted Mrs
Walter Lemerand. Bloodgood was ar
raigned before Justice Noble and his ex-
animation was set for Friday. He fur
nished $4,000 bail.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
Turkey Held Responsible.

Constantinople, Sept 3.-The report cir.
culated in the United States by a news
company that the Turkish government
had addressed an abrupt note to United
States Minister Leischman saying that It
absolutely refused to further discuss the
responsibility for the capture by brigands
of Miss Ellen M Stone, the American
missionary, and a companion, in Septem
Der, 1901, as the outrage was not commits
ted even on Turkish territory, is not true
AS a matter of fact the question of the
porte's responsibility is indisputable since
the capture, payment of the ransom, and
liberation of the captives all occurred in
Turkish territory. The correspondence
on the subject of the measures taken for
the discovery and arrest of the brigands
continue and the insufficiency of the eff
forts displayed by the Turkish authori-
ties has been the subject of complaint by
the United States legation.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06

jewelry has been "Nh' JAN A1S0hEN
sold to supply her needs, and she finds
herself deserted by all of her friends
and unsupplied with even the common
iuXuries of the poor. .
The story of Nine. Januaschek's life
is romantic. In her prime she was the
queen of the European stage. Royal
and imperial gifts were showered upon
her. She numbered among her most
ardent admirers the late Empress of
Russia, the King Of Bavaria, the King
of Holland, Louis Napoleon and vice
roys, ambassadors and noblemen by
the score. All of these had paid their
tribute TO the tragedienne. and when
she first came to the United States in
1867, the jewels she brought with her
as presents from her devotees in Eu-
rope We're worth 100000 1t has been
said of her, so successful has been her
stage career, that she hypnotized her
audiences.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
Train Left the Track.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept "A disas-
trous wreck occurred on the Southern
railway one mile west of Berry Ala,
and about 60 miles west of Birmingham.
1t Is not known how many people have
been killed. One report says that one
white man and rs negroes at least have
been killed outright, while from % to 50
negroes and one white man have been
seriously injured. The train was bring
ing an excursion from Greenyille Miss,
to Birmingham. The engine and six
coaches, the latter filled with negroes
were completely turned over and demol-
ished.
Many of the victims were terribly
mangled
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
Private Murphy's Inspection.

The commanding officer Of a certain
regiment was at loss to know what
to do with one of his men whose per-
sistent untidiness was a source of great
worry. Reprimand and punishment
had been tried, but it was Of no avail;
the man was incorriglble. At last the
colonel hit upon what he thought
good Idea of shaming him into deceney.
So the company was drawn up on the
parade ground, and Private Murphy
was ordered to march up and down
the ranks, the men having been pre-
viously told TO have good look at
him. Murphy did so. and, unabashedr
halted in front of the colonel, saluted,
and in voice loud enough 10 be heard
by he whole company. "Dhlrtiest rlgtr
ment liver inspected, SORT!
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
MAcKAY MAusoLEUM IN GREENWOOD.
IN A $500, 1000 MAUsOLEUM.
Where the Remains of the Late Mill
ionaire Mackay Rest.


ionaire Mackay Rest.
The Mackay mausoleum in Greenwood
Cemetery, Brooklyn, in which the body
Of the late millionaire now rests, was
completed two years ago and Is one
of the most elaborate structures of the
kind In the United States. Its designer
was a Kentuckian and its cost was
100000. A large granite cross sur
mounts the building, and at each cor
ner of the roof there is a life size fig
ure. The mosaic work of the marble
floor and ceiling is elaborate, and the
interior is in the form of a chapel. with
an altar. Electric lights around the
ceiling are lighted automatically by
the opening of the bronze doors of the
mausoleum. There are % crypts for
bodies in the building.
The body Of Mr. Mackay's son, John
w. Mackay, Jr., who was killed in
France in 1895, was placed in the maui
solemn soon after its completion, and
the body of Mrs. Mackay's mother
rests there. The body of Marcus DAILY
has been resting in one of the crypts,
pending the erection of a DAILY family
vault. The body of Mr.. Mackay was
placed in the crypt directly under the
altar in the mausoleum.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
J. f. Adams Is Dead.

New Orleans, Sept. ii. F. Adams,
formerly treasurer of the city OF Denver
and sheriff of Arapahoe county, Colorado
died at st. Anthony. Mr.. Adams was
widely known in the west. He stumped
that section for Bryan in 1896 He came
here four years ago. owing to i'll health
and became prominent in business.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-09-06
IOWA MlLLloNAlaE,s CHARITY.
Abraham Simmer 10 Give Vast For
tune Away to Poor.

Millionaire, bachelor, phianthroplst,
Abraham Simmer, of WaverIy, Iowa,
recently moved ont of the $4,000 resi-
deuce in which he has lived for flffy
years, took up his habtation In HIS
woodshed and turned over his mag
niticent home to the Sisters of Mercy
to be used as hospital. Furthermore
this strange man says he will give away
all the rest of his fortune ere he dies.
His fortune Is variously estimated at
from $l,000,000 to $4,000, 600, and Mr.
Simmer is 10 years old, so he will be
giving away money pretty rapidly in
the next few years.
Mr.. Simmer is no novice at tho game
of charity. He has already become
famed about the State-iu fact, through
out the United States for his mail cv-
cry day includes great heap Of pray
ers for money. But they are twisted
into knots and tossed into his waste
basket. Abraham Simmer gives as he
chooses and not because he is asked.
Thus he knew of the Finley Hospl~
tai at Dubuque. He found 1t was "A
worthy institution. He wrote short
letter. Il will give $4,000 If you raise
like amount" he said.
The other $4,000 was raised and
Abraham Simmer wrote out his check.
lie never has been known to give to
any but the Sisters of Mercy without
asking the recipient to secure like