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The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

a CHASTITY horror. Good heavens. he
would be roasted alive, unless the res
ouing party reached him in timei 1T
was a rae for his life. He could see
that they were working desperately,
but he could not help calling out to
hurry for Gods sake. He tried franti-
cally to draw his feet from the trap
which pinioned them, but he only sue
ceeded in cutting them against the
timbers till the blood streamed from
his raw ankles.
Then he fell quiet, saying to himself
over and ver again, Keep cool, Ned
Esterley. Keep cool. There must be
some way out of this thing. Good
God, there MUST" The sweat of
agony poured from his face. How
slow the rescuers were, and how fast
the flames leaped toward him! He
wanted to keep crying out t. the men
to hurry. but he bit back the words.
They were doing all that mortal men
could do.
Gradually it dawned upon him that
he was lost. Great volumes of smoke
rolled between him the ~rescuers, tell
ing him that they could not reach him
in time. With the assurance-after
the first frantic rush of fear-there
came to Esterley a singular GOODNESS.
He drew his revolver from his hip
pocket, and laid it on the crook of a
bent rod near his hand, where it would
be ready for emergencies. Then he
got from his coat pocket a note book,
and from his vest a lead pencil. One
OF the brakemen above. hewing away
at a timber, which barred their
way, muttered to the engineer;
Good Lord, Norton. He's writing.
Saying that we amt likely going to
reach him. Amt he got the bully
nerve?"
Esterley first carefully noted down
the address to which he wanted his
letter forwarded, then wrote his let
ter.
Dear Elise: Our train has just col
lided with another, and / am pinned
down In the ~wreckage. The train crew
are working to get me out, but they
will not succeed, for the wreck Is on
fire, and the flames rapidly spreading
this way. / write this note as my last
word to you. and after writin; It, /
shall throw the note book to the men
outside. The crew have already been
driven back from rescuing me by the
smoke and flames, No, they are back
at 1t again-almost within reach OF me,
but the smoke and heat are fearful
"Oh, Elise, girl. our quarrel was all
a mistake. II a my fault for !
should have insisted on explaining
that / "a i%nterceding with Kate for
young Dick Halle. You know they
were engaged, but had had q lovers
quarrel. Goodbye. sweetheart / have
never loved any but you. Forgive my
obstinate anger. l can write no more.
The flames are all about me. Good
bye-till-'
The smoke strangled him. Ester
ley handed his notebook to the con-
ductor with the request that Il be
forwarded. With singed hair and eye
brows the trainmen pried at the tim
bers which held him. The heat was
uncomfortable, and Esterley feU back
unconscious just rs ,grimy hands
reached for him.
Esterley lay for days IN a semi
cOmatose condition. He had an i'm.
preston that Elise was lowering about
the room. and he was told aiterware
that he called continually for her. The
third morning after the accident he
opened his eyes 10 an understanding
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
Now Metal discovered.

Consideration has been given in
Paris. France, to a new metal. which
is not a compound, but simply a mole
cular modification Of aluminium SINH
lar to that which Is supposed to make
steel from iron, says Iron and Steel.
It is called evabrite, is as bright as
silver and as stin as steel. The
aluminium is absolutely unoxidable
and cheaper than brass. When
tested in the telephone-shops at Paris
1t was found to be equal to every
claim. The engineers propose that
evabrite be subs ituted for nickel and
copper in telephone and telegraph
apparatus.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

sufficient vitality, an operation for
ovarian troubles. Not a very cheerful
prospect, to be sure. I, however, was
advised to try Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and San
alive Wash; 1 did so, fortunately
for me. Before a month had passed I
felt that my general health had inn
proved; in three months more / was
cured, and 1 pave been In perfect
health since. lad not lose an engage
ment or miss a meal.
Your Vegetable Compound is GER
tainly wonderful, and well worthy the
praise your admiring friends who have
been cured are ready to give you. I
always speak highly Of It, and you
will admit / have good reason to do
so."-MRs. G. BRUCE, Lansing, Mich.
5000 forfeit n above testimonial Is not genuine.
The fullest counsel on this
subject can be secured without
cost by writing to Mrs Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass. Your letter win be
entirely confidential.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Of what was passing. Elise bent over
him, smiling happily. The doctors had
Just told her that Ned would get we'll
You. EliOo7 What are you doing
here3"
Taking care of You"
"Of me? What's the matter with
oh. there was an accident, wasn't
there2 How did you know Of it?"
The conductor sent me your note.
book"
"And-about Kate"
It's al right, Ned. She came and
told me an about it after you left. WIN
you forgive me, dear?"
He nodded, eyes shining with Joy.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
THE INDEX.

AZTEC NEW Mmxroo
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
PortabIe EIeetrIe Lamna.

Portable electric lamps are being
introduced into the German army.
and mounted patrons viii be supplied
with them. according to the United
Service Gazette. The advantages OF
such a lamp viii be very pronounced
for field duty, and especially during
inclement weather. The medical
corps win also find the lamps Of great
value both 40 searching the field i5r
wounded and when operations htse
TO be performed Do the hospital toAt
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
Made senator KIttredoe TaIk.

Senator Kittredge Of South Dakota
takes pride in never saying more than
Yes" or mo" to newspaper men,.
One day recently a correspondent in
terviewed him, but was unable to get
more than the monosyllables named
In reply. Finally he asked: What is
the largest city in South Dakota7"
The senator looked his surprise as he
answered; Sioux Falls" The cor
respondent bowed and left. Meeting
a friend a few moments later he said
Il have all you fellows beaten now.
/ have just added the words Sioux
Fails to Senator Kittredge's vocabu-
larry"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
Modem NeeessItIes.

what would you rather have" said
the young woman who asks abrupt
questions. money or brains?"
"Well answered Senator Sorghum.
there used to be q time when we
were a simple and unpretentious PEG.
pie, when mere money would sumce 10
win success. But politicians have
become so wicked and alert that
you've got TO Keep your eyes open an
the time to spend your money so that
II viii do you some good Take my
word for a. youEl got % have money
end hrains. itn
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

professor" said Miss skylign1
want you to suggest a course IN hle
for me. I have thought Of Journalism
"What are your natural inciiha'
ti0ns2' .
"Oh. my soul yearns and throbs ana
p~ulsates with an ambition to give tne
world a life-work that shall be mar
velous in It's scope and weirdly en-
trancing in the @vastness Of It's struc'
tural beauty"
Woman. you're born to be a mil
liner"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

tails second car, Norton. Send the
gang here"
Presently Esterley could see that
men were at work with axes, saws, and
crowbars to rescue him. He had been
conscious without thinking of it that
the air was hazy with smoke, but his
mind had taken no account Of the fact.
o he heard a persistent, faint
cracking sound. A horrible fear
flashed through his brain, and he
Slowed his head round. The car behind
him had caught fire. His heart CON
tracted and stood for a moment with
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Man lin drug store)-T want some
c%onsecrated I've"
Druggist-"You mean concentrated
lye.'
Man-"1t does nutmeg any differ
ence. That's what I oamphor. What
does It sulphur"
Druggist-"Fffteen scents. never
cinnamon a man with so much wit
Maxwell, should myrrh, myrrh!
Yet l ammonia a novice a. Tx.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

why should 1 advance money for
your campaign e~xpenses?" demanded
the Spectator.
Just as a business investment F"
replied the man who wanted to be a
legislator. Il know something of the
character Of some of the measures to
be introduced at the next session, and
| am confident I will be able to de-
clare a dividend before it is half
over"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
increased Interest.

did you call that trust magnate to
the stand?"
81 did" answered the man who was
conducting the Investigation.
Il suppose he added a great deal
to the interest Of the case?"
"He did. It is now more mysteri.
GUS than ever"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Mrs. Adelaide Augusta Jones Dean
of Boston. now nearly ~eighty-four
years old, is the only surviving mem.
Der of a juvenile chorus that gave the
first public rendition of s.. r. smith's
now famous America, at a patriotic
celebration held In the Park Street
Church on the evening of the Fourth
of July. 1882.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Tightfst-They say habit is so
strong that a mans spirit goes right
on doing the same thing after death
that he did in life.
Gainor-1hat can't be true about
your case.
Tightfst-Why not?
Gainor-Look at your habit of shov.
cling snow from your walk.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

"Yes, sir; I have the best Of inside
information and / would be glad to
sell you the secret Of beating the
stock market"
well, III tell you" returned the
cautious stranger, "just you try It
first, aud If you win"
Yes; If win"
why, then youu be rich enough so
that you won't have to sell any
secrets"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
An Admitting Tribute.

A noted Missouri scrapper died re.
Gently. and his admirers raised q
monument over his grave bearing
these words:
"He vas always looking for a hgh.
with a man Of his own slze."-Atchi.
son Globe.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

AGent-You say that you can't sleep
at night? Well, let me sell you a
clock with a luminous face.
Smythe-Don't need 1t.
Agent-But how can you tell the
time at night?
smythe-By the neighbors dropping
their shoes, Mrs. Brown drops her
promptly at II, Mr.. Topioor at IL and
old Bender st 1.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
One Definition.

What is a politician?" asked the
boy.
"A politician" replied his father bit.
terly, that is a successful politi.
clan, is a man who can evade his
promises without seeming to break
his word"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
An Unobllsing Man.

mo, they haven't been friends
since they took an ascent together in
the captive balloon"
Did they fan out?"
mot exactly. She got angry be.
cause he wouldn't cut their names in
the balloon as a memento Of the
trip"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
4 BETTER HALE.

one OF the finest books about the
irrigated West Is THE Conquest Of
Arid America" 1t Is now entirely out
Of print, but, fortunately, permission
was given to reprint the best portion
Of It in a ffty-page pamphlet. called
''Tbe Better Hair Of the United States"
Every western man ought 20 read this
and send It to eastern friends. For a
copy with other literature about the
sunny San Luis valley, send four cents
in stamps to Heph. Chas. Felt. 1O2 Bos-
ton building, Denver, Colorado.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
His Trade.

Il did have a trade onct, ma'am,
said the tramp, but I gev it up for
a profession"
And why didn't you stick to the
profession?"
Il an stickin' to it. I'm a miner by
trade and a striker by profession"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

John" asked Mrs. Roland Parke.
why do you call cur front lawn a
grass plot?"
The perspiring suburbanite leaned
a moment on his trusty lawn mower
after his daily rassle with the tall
grass, and said sayagely:
Grass plot? Why, because it looks
like a COMPOUNDED conspiracy on the
part Of the grass to break my back
every SUMMER"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Il IS we'll to be thoughtful. A gen.
neman confined in the Jail at Jener-
son. Wis. grew weary OF the mon
ot0ny Of life there, 30 he simply cut
q hole IN the roof with his pocket
knife and went out, followed by six
others. Some men would have taken
It for granted that the coop was
tight
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
Without the Paternal check.

She (after the elopement)-I have
received a letter from M father.
Dear papa is so absent-minded.
Hem wha. way?
She-He inclosed a lot of millinery
and dressmaking bills and forgot to
put in the money to pay for them!-
New York Weekly.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
limit on Germ Theory.

@N"AA ~ ANNW ANNtlNs
Mrs. De Winnie has gone the limit
on her germ theory"
What has she done now?"
why. so long as she only insisted
on boiling the water and milk the
family didn't object, but VIXEN her
husband and his brother invited their
old chums to dinner and she cot hold
Of the champagne and boiled It, then
thnre was trouble"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

A British naval captain has COM
mitted suicide because he was left a
fortune Of 1000. 900. He considered
his responsibility too great to be
borne. What an enigma such a man
must be to Hetty Green.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The New York courts have decided
that a woman's picture may be used
for advertising purposes whether she
approves Of the same or not; ali Of
which. 10 the laymRn, looks like a
particularly vicious slap at common
sense.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
How Mrs. Bruce, a Noted Opera
Singer, Escaped an Operation.
Proof That Many Operations
for Ovarian Troubles are Un-
necessary.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM Travelling
for years on the road, with irregular
meals and sleep and damp beds, broke
down my health 70 completely two
years ago that the physician advised a
complete rest, and when / had gained
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
The RInht Plaoe-

rs this where you make trouble %
asked the little man at whose elbow
stood an aggressive looking woman
This is the marriage license bu.
reau," answered the man behind the
desk.
That's what l meant" said the lit.
tie man, as he sighed and reached
into HIS pocket for 50.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The Northwestern Elevated Rail
way Company has devised a car at
tachment called the fool catcher. "
Il Is 10 be hoped that II Is not so Ter
fectly protected by patents that Il
cannot be operated outside OF iii
nois.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Mamma-Willle, shut that window
screen. You're letting the flies in. VIII
level, you've got to let some Of 'em
in. Mamma-Why? Willie-'Cause IL
you don't let 'em In how are they goin'
to get on the hy-paper?
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

One size smalle after using Aliens Foot
Ease, q powder. IL makes tight on new
shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating,
aching feet. ingrowing nails, corna and
bunions All druggists and shoe stores.
CSC. Trial package FREE by mail Ad.
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. "
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Another note Of warning has been
published against the use Of iced
drinks during the season Of hot
weather, although 1t would seem that
an honorable exception might be
made In favor Of the mint iulep.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

It costs SS1.62 per capita to govern
the city of New York, and, consider
ing the sort OF government the people
OF the metropolis get. and considering
other facts, also, the price Is intern
ally steep.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The news that Prof. Bristol has
shipped from Bermuda a pocket sea
serpent leads the public to feel sure
that the brand Of American whisky
exported to the island is not what
It ought to be.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

A man may figure that he is growing
old when it is disinclination rather
than dignity that prevents him from
getting on the picnic merry-go-round
and taking a spin.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Hamlin Garland has announced
that there are two great English
writer's now living. One is William
Dean Howells. The name Of the other
he can mention with n capital let
ter.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
only Happened onoe.

The Bride ION the honeymoon)-
Why, you only bought one ticket.
dear.
The Groom-By Jove! / never
thought of myself.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Meeker-Did you tell that cook that
l kicked about the roass at dinner
last night?
Mrs. Meeker-Yes.
Meeker-What did she say?
Mrs. Meeker-She said l might in
form you, with her compliments that
there were no strings lied to you and
If her cooking didn't suit you it was
up to o to take your meals else
where.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The monkey that drank too much
at a fashionable Newport dinner Civ
en- in his honor proved that men are
only the victims of a faF-oh heredity.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Little Winie-Pa. what does this
paper mean by saying It was a fruit.
less search2
Father-It probably applies. my
son, 10 the quest of some man who
VS. looking or plneapples on a pine
laa.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The latest scheme 10 scare away
solicitors, book agents. etc. Is 70 put
8 red card 90 ho window. The aver
age agent % afraid Of q con.
taslous disease than Of o bun pup.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
Thatie DiHerent.

A Missouri man refuses to accept a
legacy of $4,000 conditional on
changing his name. There are plenty
of girls in Missouri, no doubt, who will
change their names for half The
amount.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The girl who was preparing for a
wedding with a mar named Aired and
who eloDed with a man named Swope
certainly can't be very particular about
names,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The American artist who was en-
gagged to paint the coronation will
probably now proceed to sue King Ed
ward for damages.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The Nebraska girls who have de-
clared a boycott on all young men
who swear and lie will have a chance
to discover the truth Of Mark Twain's
remark: BE good and you will be
lonely"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The Duchess Of Marlborough spent
over 100000 getting ready for the cor
onation. She is probably taking the
kings illness sadly to heart.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Prof Albion W. Small thinks the
idle rich should be Obliged to work.
But who would employ them?
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

she-Really, ! don't feel like walk.
Ing. My feet have bothered me a
good deal lately.
He-You must be exceedingly ner-
Vous.
She-Nervous?
He-Yes; otherwise you wouldn't
let such little things bother You.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

People who kill themselves because
it is hot must be thoroughly con-
vinced that the other hot place exists
only in fiction.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The Moorish coronation envoy has
left London for Morocco, rejoicing
that he was going back to a civilized
country" Perhaps he saw them
'mamck."
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

mapped like pipestems; had they been
two inches farther apart. he would
have been free.
Esterley called TO a pSEEing brake
man. The man stopped looked around.
and caught sight Of him. He called
% another man.
There's a fellow pinned down IN
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

A mans idea OF a good wife is one
who I've asked him for money and
who doesn't sit up for him when he
Is out late.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

]. P%ferpont Morgan is said to be
troubled with an affection Of the
eyes Still. it does not appear that
he is overlooking much.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

What a constitution King Edward
must have had at the start
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Emperor William Is reducing his
weight by violent exercise at ping
pong. This is equivalent to swearing
Il away.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

The Polish officials who intend to
try snubbing the kaiser Will be wiser
after their experiment.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

By careful economy ia his library
fund Mr.. Schwab is able to build a
bigger house than Mr.. C~arnegie's.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

BY all means. ladies'. adopt the re-
form dress proposed by a Cincinnati
woman. Making and all. It costs
f1.25,
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Dealers say that as soon as a Gus
toner tries Defiance Starch it is impos-
sible to sell them any other cold water
starch. It can be used cold or boiled.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

when the cashier Of that Newport
bank was through with it the vaults
contained just S35. while the liabili-
ties are 100000. But why did he
leave the S35?
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Ages win have tc pass before we
can have a a-recracEerless Fourth Of
July.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Nursery reformers who propose TO
abolish the cradle are attacking a
rock Of ages.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

"Biningsley has taught his dog to
sing"
Does he sing well?"
He sings as well as BlIlingsley
could teach him."
Il heard Billingley. Is he a
good singer?"
Well, the dog has been shot at
seven times"
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

II you desire self-improvement, re-
member that faultless people never
find fault.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Wonderful to relate, the automo-
bile race from Paris to Innspruck
was completed without the destruc-
ton or even the mutilation Of a sin
gle spectator
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05
THE SPICE OF LIFE
LIGHT SIDE or THINGS AS SEEN
BY THE TESTERS.

When He Was at Martlnlque-A Bull
Egg Market-Professor Suggests
Path In Lite for Yearning Soul
Limit on Germ Theory.
The San Juan County index. (Aztec, N.M.) 1890-19??, 1902-09-05

Il WISH" she sighed, Il could break
little Willie Of the habi. Of calling
names?"
"You can" responded the grun
neighbor promptly.
"How?"
Discharge the nurse and send him
out to play with a few rough boys
some afternoon"