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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

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house. An hour later she again came
TO the door and glanced out. The man
was still sitting upon the porch, gaz-
ing down at his feet.
1T is getting late, pa" she said.
rs one suddenly awakened from a
dream, the man started, then o I'M
steadily and leaned against the post.
Gene" he said, I'm goin' to sell
out and move away from Timber
Creek. 1 cant live under no rascally
Republican officers, Gene; 1 jest can't
do it,"
The evidence Of a sleepless night
shown plainly on the old mans face
the following morning, and in his eyes
the duh light Of sorrow slumbered.
Bright and early he hi.ohed his team
to a light wagon and drove out into
the road. At the gate he drew rein
and shouted to the girl. who was
standing on the porch:
I'm goin' to town. Gene, to see
when they're goin' to hold the fu-
neral"
He laughed hoarsely at his joke and
drove on. Gene watching him until he
was out Of sight To the girl It hardly
seemed be had had time to reach the
county seat before he was back again.
driving slowly into the yard, his head
bowed, his hands lying m~otionless in
his lap, a look Of pain upon his face.
Mechanically he unhitched the team
and put it in the barn. then slowly
he walked to the house, his hands
clasped behind his back, his eyes fixed
upon the ground.
1T was a clean sweep. Gene" he
said, pathetically. Even Timber
Creek went Republican, Gene; even
Timber Creek went Republican from
top to bottom"
He paused, gazing as n bewildered
at his daughter.
Gene" he continued, they used to
say that hell would freeze over when
Timber Creek went Republican. 1
reckon" he smiled sadly. Il reckon
wen have a pretty severe winter,
Gene"
He hobbled aimlessly through the
house and out upon the front porch.
Presently he called to her, and the
girl fastened to his side.
Isn't that Wilbur Jenkins comm
down the road, Gene" he asked.
A young man, driving a fine team Of
sorrels hitched to a farm wagon. was
approaching them.
eyes, pa" the woman replied, q flush
mounting to her cheek"
Tell him to come in here, Gene"
her father commanded. Il want to see
him."
The blood left the girls face and her
limbs trembled, but without a word,
she walked down to the gate. She
spoke a few words to the young man,
and he drew rein and climbed down
from his wagon. Side by side, the
girls pale face, the mans defiant, they
walked to the porch, whore the old
man stood watching them, a queer
look IN his eyes.
wilbur" said the elder man, pa
thetically, Timber Greek went Repub-
lican, wilbur
eyes. sir" replied the other, smil-
ing II believe so, sir.
wilbur" resumed the old man
softly, his voice trembling, his eyes
shining with unshed tears, "I1l give
up 'Tain't no use for me to be OBJ
stinate, 1 reckon. Pm gettin' old and
things are changin'. and since Jim Bill
lings's daughter has fallin' In love
with a Republican ofnce-holder, ]
reckon It amt for me to object to heI
marryin' him. Timber Creeks gone
Republican. Wilbur Jenkins, an IL
guess that Gene Billings might as well
go Republican. tool"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

yves. that is where he made a mis-
take" said Mclean, referring to the
latest act Of stupidity on the part Of
McFarlane. Il don't call such an ac-
ton as that a mistake" replied old
Cormack d%ictatorially; Il call it a
blunder." well. it's all the same
thing" returned Mclean. ma, you're
wrong there" was Co1mack's reply;
there's a good deal Of difference be-
tween a blunder and a mistake" 81
should like 60 know what it Is" am
swered Mclean skeptically. We'll.
suppose you went TO call on some
friend, put an old umbrella into the
stand. and took away a new one when
you left, that would be a mistake; but
suppose you put down a new one and
brought way an oldTone, that would
be a blunder, dye seer" Mclean adj
mitted that there was a difference after
all.-From Tit-Bits.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

voices an to him through the dark
ness. The voices we're low and pleas
ant but. although he strained his ears.
he could not understand a word. Pres
entity they ceased altogether and a mo-
ment later he saw Gene coming
through the darkness alone.
She turned in at the gate and came
slowly up the walk and stood silently
before him as though reluctant 20
speak.
well Gene" he said finally, "how
bad did we beat emf"
GDe looked into his face, nervously
clasplng and unclaHping her hands.
"Pa," she said, softly, "the hepuD-
iican ticket was elected
She expected an outburst Of anger,
but the man remained silent and rigid.
az though suddenly turned 70 stone.
Then his head dropped suddenly and
his hand. holding bis pipe, shook ga
though be had the palsy. Presently be
raised BIS face ana she saw the star
sight giiaten on q tear An hil eye.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

When a stamp is placed on a letter
It. represents one of sixty made for each
man, woman and child in the United
States. Enough stamps will be issued
this year to supply each individual in
the United States with at least sixty
stamps each. Distributed among the
population Of the entire globe, they
supply each person with postage for
not less than three letters. Placed
side by side in a continuous line the
total issue would girdle the entire
earth three times, forming a yariegat-
ed ribbon around 1t nearly three inches
in width. If spread out in the same
manner across the United States. the
stamps would form a paper sidewalk
from New York to San Francisco over
three feet wide. Pasted into a stamp
collectors book Of the conventional
size, the issue for the year would half
fill 1000, 900 volumes, which placed one
upon another would form a solid col
umn over twenty-five miles high. II
1t is true, as Edward Everett Hale
says, that the United States postal sys-
tenn is the greatest Of popular educa-
tors, these figures will serve to show
the extent Of Uncle Sans present serv-
ice rs a school teacher.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

In Denmark many odd little stories
are told Of King Christian and his
kindly ways, above all OF the friendly
interest he takes In the doings OF his
subjects. Until within quite recent
days, when his strength has begun 10
fail him, he used 10 spend much Of his
time In Copenhagen walking about the
streets; and nothing pleased him better
than to stop and have a chat with any
workman he CHANGED TO encounter.
whenever any Dane makes his mark
in the world, no matter what his sta
ton IN life may be or what his Views.
the king always sends for him. at the
hrst opportunity, that be may know
what he Is like and have talk with
him. Little wonder that he under
sfaads his PEOPLE or that they undep-
sCond hlmi
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21
INDIAN PRAIRIE DOC HUNTS.


These NlttIo Animals Deolned Q Dainty
Dts 81 thekEemjoe.
Denver. Dets The N1faio Indian
while De cannot be- prevailed upon to
eat a rabbit, d greedily fond Of Eat
prairie dogs Large communities Of
these small animals abound on the
western plains, and the Navajo has re-
sorted to many ingenious methods iQr
trapping his coveted dainty. One of
them is by the aid Of a bit Of mirror
placed at the entrance of a burrow.
When the animal ventures from his
bedroom, deep under ground, he sees
a familiar image hooking him at the
front door and he hurries out to ON
front the impudent iatruder, when he
is pinned to the ground with an arrow.
But the most effective method is what
the Indians call the rain hunt. AS soon
as the steady downpOur Of summer
rains begins every Navajo who ear
walk repairs to the prairie dog village
with hoes, sharp sticks, or any digging
implement. With these they hollow
out trenches that will lead the storm
water into as many burrows as posi-
BILE. Soon a little stream is pouring
down each small home and the inmate,
much disturbed, pops out to see what
the matter can be. Many Of the ami
mails remain under ground until they
are drowned and their bodies float to
the surface.
After such a hunt ia which many
pounds Of prairie dogs are generally
secured. there is a feast for many days
in the Navajo huts.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21
wHY FoREsrs oIvE 30.
The Immense Drain Put on Them Ever
Year.

Tho Immense Drain Put on Them Every
Year.
II saw an interesting set Of figures
the other day on the amount Of timber
consumed every year in the United
States for various purposes" said Mr..
James Oswell OF Madison, Wisconsin.
cover 4,0O0,OO0,OOO feet OF pine lum-
Der Is used annually for matches, the
equivalent of the product Of 400 acres
of virgin forest. On American rail-
roads, about 20,OOO,OOO cross ties are
laid and 9O,OOO,OOO new ties for re-
neWals are required annually. The
amount Of lumber used every year for
ties Is equal to 5000, OOO,0 600 feet Of
lumber. In this country there are now
standing nearly 100000 telegraph
poles. The average life Of a telegraph
pole is ten years, so that about 10000
are required every years for renewals.
These figures do not include telephone
poles or railway telegraph poles. The
amount OF timber consumed annually
for poles and ties Is equivalent to the
timber grown on 1OO,OO acres Of viz
gin forest.
For making b o pegs every year the
amount of timber used is equal 90 the
second growth on $500 acres Of hard
wood land Lasts aud boot trees re-
quire about 100000 cords Of wood. Al
though the making Of paper from wood
pulp Is a comparatively new process,
the annual consumption Of wood for
this purpose Is equal to over 100000,
900 board feet Of timber, for which It
would be necessary, were the trees all
growing together, to cut about $4,000
acres OF forests. We are now using IN
America for the lumber and paper
trade about 40,OOO,OOO.O0O feet of lum-
Der a year, which Is equivalent to
about 4,OO0,O0O acres OF virgin forest
AN area equal to Rhode Island and
Connecticut. These figures do not in
clude the wood used for fuel, which is
four and one-half times as much."-
Washington Post
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

The London Tablet announces that
the pope has appointed a special COM
mission for the consideration Of an
questions connected with Biblical
studies. to which Catholic scholars the
world over may apply m cases Of dill
Guilty. Cardinal parocchi is president
Of the commission, which win include
eleven "consultors'' chosen from DIFF
ferent countries.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Nearly half q billion dollars worth Of
Boiled and torn bank notes is destroyed
annually by our government. They are
reduced TO pulp and then used for making
tion ia about as radical as the ono
brought about In the case OF sickly peo-
pie who will use Hostetter'a stomach Bite
tiers. Good health IS sure 70 follow ita
use. BE sure TO try a. 10 win cure indie
gcstion. dyspepsia. constipation, bilious
ness and malaria.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars rewardf for M
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY & Co, Props. Toledo, q
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tlons made by their hrm.
West a TruaK, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.; Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, aot-
ing directly upon the blood and muoO surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free Price
Gbc per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family pills are the best
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

The common %cockrcach has spread
throughout the civilized world by
means Of ships. This disagreeable bug
comes and goes on ships almost as
freely as the rats. The two live to-
eether amicably and they monopolize
the holds Of the ships which carry
foodstuhs.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

The people who insure in Colorado paid
R4,g5AOO1.57 in premiums In 1900.
They got back for losses 1881, 275.1t.
They paid over S,OO0,OOO.OO more than
they received.
II all had insured on our plan. those
who paid the money would have 81. 500
10000 more in their pockets than they now
have.
Insure with US; get your friends to do
the same.
Our savings have ranged from Is to 50
per cent. of board rates.
Farmers Alliance Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co., 420 Charles Bldg. Denver.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

The Roswell New Mexlco) Cemetery
Association has issued a cook book en-
titled the Alfalfa Cook Book" This
seems like an incongruous mixture Of
grave, gravy and grass.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

a powder. Your feet feel uncomfortable.
nervous. and often cold and damp. II
you have Chilblaina. sweating, sore feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens FOUt-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
25c. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen s. Oimsted. lie Roy N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are
easier to use and color more goods brigh-
ter and faster colors than any other dye.
Sold by druggists, 10c. per package.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Are you married or unmarriedT'
asked the theatrical manager Of an ap-
plicant for engagement. Unmarried, T"
replied she. i've been unmarried four
times.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21
1000 49, srest Powdsrs for Chnarsn-

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
10 the Chldron's Home in New York. Cure
Fsvsrishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over $1,000 testimonials.
At ali druggists, 25c. Sample FREn. Adj
dross Allen 8. Olmstod, Leroy, N. Y.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

A Mormon bishop who had twelve wives
and wanted another, couldn't get her
because she refused TO be the unlucxy
thirteenth. But he solved the problem
by marrying two women at once, each Of
whom claimed to be No. IA.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Tommy-Did you have a good fine
Christmas? Robby-Bullyl 1 got a drum.
Sister Mary fell out O. the window, the
Christmas tree got afire IN the fire en-
gtnes came, an'-I ate so much turkey
an things l was sick all night.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

A Chicago man has a snake in his
stomach. It Is not unusual for Chicago
men to have snakes. but they are Usual
ly satisfied with housing the reptiles in
their bcots.-Denver News.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infsliible
medicine for coughs and colds-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, N. J.. Feb. u. 1900
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Great Traveler-The Chinese make Il an
invariable rule to settle all their debts on
New Years Day. American HOst-Y-e-s,
but the Chinese don't nave a Christmas
the week before.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

No family, shop, ship, camp or per-
son should be without Wizard OIL for
every painful accident or emergency.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

DO not suffer the agonies OF Rheuma-
tism. Marshalls Remedy for Rheuma-
tism ,GGut and Neuralgia is guaranteed
by all druggists.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

A labor paper begs leave TO amend Il
to read: "A union man Is the noblest
work Of God"-Denver Postscripts.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21
MISS BONNIE DELANO
A Chicago Society Lady, IN =
Letter to Mrs. Plnkham saysi

uDnAn Mrs.. PuKuAm i-Of al TIE
grateful daughters 70 whom you have
given health aud life, none are more
glad than i.
my home and my life was happy
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

The Crude Rubber Company stretched
its credit too far and Is in the hands Of
a receiver.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

II have a horror OF being buried alive. "
said the e~tsy-Eoing ~atorekecper. well
for gracious sake why don't o adver-
fiscY' said his friend.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Mrs. WinslOW's Soothing syrup.
For children teothlng, softens the gums, reduces I'm
nammatlon, allRya pain. cures wind &ca bottle
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

70 Interest a woman. arouse her cu-
rloaity; 70 interest q man. praise his
pet hobby,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

In some hotels you can't get a waiter
to feed you until after he has been feed,
When you fee him he feeds you.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

A man who had a fight with his neigh
Dor n bit a chunk out Of his ear was
bound over TO keep the peace-not The
niece
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Narshalra Remedy for Rheumatism "a
Tails. AN druggists.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

Decoration Of the playroom may well
be largely left to the youthful occu-
nanL
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

To Cure a Cold in One day.
Take Lax eive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggistsrefun moneyif it fails to cure. 25c.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-02-21

A guaranteed cure for Rheumatism;
Marshalrs Remedy for Rheumatism, Gout
and Neuralgia. All druggists refund mon
IL II fails.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07

Miss Dollie Neff was quite
sick Sunday but we under
stand she is better now.
Cured Of Piles Aft r Forty Years.
Mr.. G. Haney. of Geneva, Ohio, had
the piles fer forty years. Doctors and
doll RS could do him no lasting good.
DeWitt's Witch Hazsl SalVe eurep him
permanently. Invaluable for cuts burns
bruises sprains, decorations, eczema,
letter, salt rheum, and all other skin
diseases. Look for the name Dewitt on
the package-all others are cheap worth
less counterfeits. w. w. Buck & Co.
ne Objected.
Wife--Gecxge, didn't you say yon
were the heaviest batter in the nine
last summer?
Husband-Yes, dear.
Wife-Well, would you mind beating
carpet for me about half an hour
Texas Siftinqs.
Returning His Thanszs.
"We acknowledge tile compliment o.
q serenade from the GRANVILLE Silver
Cornet band on the occasion Of its visit
to our city few deys ago." wrote Ed
tor Clllgston, of the Spiketown Biz
GARD. s'While truth compels us to say
the music was simply infamous, we ye1
recognize the kindly spirit that
prompted the serenade and admire the
bands superb exhibition of nerve
Come again, boys, and play shorte,
piece. Chicago Tribune.
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Special Low Rate Excursions Via Norfolt
6 Western Ry.

Federation Womans Clubs, Los An
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Protective Asso.. Portland, Ore, June
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w. B. Bevlll, M. f, Bragg,
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The Equitable Life
Assurance COMPANY.

has the reputat ton of settling death
claims with tightening like speed
They don't settle them any more
quickly than Longman & Martinez
will make good their insurance guar
antee il their paint goes wrong on a
es, and Hits the fault of the paintnoh
Buck & Co.
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A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
A. T. Hoadley, healthy, robust black
smith of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
be suffered such tortures from Rheu-
matism as few could endure and live.
But wonderful change followed his
taking Electric Bitters. "Two bottles
wholly cured me-" he writes. land l
have not felt a twing in over year"
They regulate the kidneys, purify the
blood and cure Rheumatism, Neural
gia, Nervousness, improve digestion
and give perfect health, Try them.
Only soc at Davis Lindsey Co.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07

eion submitted Springs
uaed by but medicine formulated
County, Abingdon, N We
this whole describing the wonderful
all disease high
this
letter WILLARD NJ Consulting Chenyt
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Director OF
uptodate phafaceut
builder nproished
that produces immediate relief dugged the point
o SsvsnSp Springs lrOnA Alum Mass is package
complete
TINES who will this advertisement promptly
attached with Scents amp order w the dollar
prepaid absolutely that send the Full directions
package.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07

]. M. Snavely was on a deal
last week to sell his valuable
house and lot here to Dr..
Maguinis, Of Grayson county,
but from what we could learn
the trade was not consumniat-
ed
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07
Asleep Amid Flames.

Breaking into blazing home, some
fireman lately dragged the sleeping IN
mates from dhath. Fanced security,
and death near. It's that way when you
neglect coughs and colds. Don't do it
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption gives perfect protection a.
gainst all Throat, Chest and Lung
Troubles. Keep it near and avoid suf-
fering death and doctors bills. A tea
spoonful stops late cough, persistent
use the most stubborn. Harmless and
nice tasting. it's guaranteed to satisfy
by Davis Lindsey Co. Price SOC and
81. Trial bottles free.
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Luck in Thirteen,

BY sending ID miles Vim. Spirey, of
Walton Furnace, VT, got box of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured horrible Fever Sore on my leg.
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Folons, Ulcers, Eruptlons
Bolls, Burns, Corns any Piles. Only
25c Guaranteed by Davis Lindsey Co
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07

There will be a change
probably in the near future in
the Geographic force here. Mr..
Calhoun will take the day
work and.Mr. Price the night
work at this place, and Mr..
Wohlford will probably go to
Max Meadows.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07

An unusually large amount
O. lumber has been shipped
from this place this summer
and fall. Most of it is large,
heavy timber for cars and rail
road purposes.
Rural Retreat times. [volume] (Rural Retreat, Va.) 1892-1918, 1902-11-07

Saxony yarn, Germantown
wool, ice wool, Shetland floss,
in different colors at the Ark.
For Sale-One end hand SUI
perior grain drill, III good or
der. A bargain, and on easy
terms. Iarter Bros.
Just received a nice line OF
ladies jackets and capes at the
Ark.
If you need good medium
size farm wagon call to see US
We have them. We will give
you a special bargain in a
wagon. Tarter Bros.
Ladies' Jackets and Capes
the new ones just in at The
Ark.
A nice line Of Furs just re-
ceived at The Ark.
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RIPADlS

Ny skin was sallow. bad bad taste
in my mouth in the morning and my
breath was offensive at times and coca
sionally I had bad hea Iache. By the
use of Ramons Tabules 1 am now in a
condition to attend to my daily duties,
my appetite is excellent and my diges-
ton much improved.
At druggist
The Five-CeRt packet is enough for an ordi-
nary occasion. The family bottle, so cents
contains supply for alyear.