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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21
RECOvERS FROM BITE OF STUNNED
 G|LA MONSTER
PRESCOTT MAN SAYS HE WILL
 TOY NO MORE WITH THE REP
 TILEs-PHYsICIANs EXPLODE AN OLD FASHIONED THEORY.

Apparently entirely recovered from the effects of the bites of 0ila mon
 ter which he attempted to fondle, in Fool'l Gulch, on the afternoon of April 1, J. H. Lionbarger left the county hospital yesterday for his home in the
 outhern part of the county, emphatic in ais assertion that no matter how much ac may indulge in the flowing bowl in future. or how many "snakes' or other 'eptiles he may see at such times, he will not attempt to make companions of them.
 The attending physicians were con. fdent from the start that they could save Lionbarger's life. They declared he suffered more from the effects of the large quantity of whiskey he drank than from tho bites of his lordship of the Gila river country, which left one of its fengs buried in Liosbarger s right hand.
 Physicians yesterday stated that the bite of the Gila monster was not neces- sarily fatal, nor, indeed, as dangerous as tha bite of the rattlesnake, popular opinion to the contrary notwithstand- ing. They also added that it was a mistake to allow a person bitten by Gila monster to'indulge too freely in liqucr before receiving medical attcn- ton, and made the statement that over- doses of whiskey do not counteract the effect of the venom injected into the victim by eptiles.--Prescott Journal Miner.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21
CALL FOR A TERRITORIAL DEMO
 CRATIC CONVENTION

Headquarters of the Territorial Demo
 cratic Central Committee, Prescott
 Arizona. April g, 1908.
 4 Territorial Democratic convention Is hereby called to meet at the City of Tucson, on Thursday, May 2sth, 1908 ai the hour of II clock A. NJ. for the purpose of selecting six delegates and six alternate delegates to represent tho Territory of Arizona at the National Democratic convention to be held al the City of Denver on the Eth day of July, 1908, also to select a member of the Democratic national committee.
 The basis of representation to said Territorial convention shall be one del egate for every fifty votes or major fraction thereof cast for the Hon. M A. Smith for delegate to congress in 1906.
 The number of delegates each county is entitled to send to said convention, by virtue of such apportionment is as follows:J
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21
IA NEW SYSTEM 1 0F DRY FARMING
sA1D TO HAVE BEEN PRACTICAL LY DEMONSTRATED IN THE
 SAN SIMON VALLEY

A new system of dry farming far in advance of the famous Campbell sys. tenn of dry farming, and which can be used for even drier farming than that famous system, is said to have been practically demonstrated in the San Simon valley, according to Judge Mcdonald, who short time ago made a trip in that fertile valley.
 The new system, he thinks, gives promise to do as much in the way of making the desert bloof with roses as the renowned Campbell system has done so far. He was given to understand that it had been tried by prominent ranchman over in the valley with sur prising success and while he has never seen any actual demonstration of the method 1t seems SO entirely logical that he himself has great faith in it and recommends it to the farmers in the Sul. phur Springs Valley where he is con, fdcnt taht it will show as good results as in the neighboring valley where the new system is said to have been dis covered.
 The chief difference says the judge between tho new system and the Camp bell system is in the direction from which the moisture comes to nourish the roots of the growing plant. The well known Campbell system by the means of surfSse cultivation brings up the moisture from the lower earth, while the new system brings it from above the roots. The demonstration is best made, he said, in growing crop of corn. The corn is planted in rows the usual distance apart, and between the rows of corn is set out row in which is planted alternately potato an an onion. As can readily be seen the onions make the potatoes eyes va'"- and this irrigates the corn.--Bis- bee Review.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21
'CASE OF FASTING AT P|RTLEV|LlE
WE'LL KNOWN MEXICAN HAS NOT EATEN A FIFE FOR THE PAST
 SEVEN DAYS.

A curious ease of fasting is causing good deal of wonderment among tho citizens of Pirtleville and the friends of the abstainer are in fear lest his fasting will affect his reason.
 The man who has thus put aside his three square meals day is a well known MexieaE named Jose M. Orantes, middle aged man living with his family. One week ago yesterday he partook of his last bite of food and since that time has taken no nourish- ment except water. He drinks nothing but water, but he drinks freely of that. During the entire week the members of his family and his many friends about town have tried not only to per suade him to partakc of food but to find out the motive for his strange con duet, but all their efforts have been in vain. He talks quite freely with all wbo see him and responds to their ques- tions with Intelligent answers, save when they touch on the why or where fore of what he evidently considers a very private matter. Every visitor to his bedside where he generally lies all day in very weakened condition, tells him when they think of their own good appetite, how folish he is, but no one has yet pronounced him crazy.
 The man is said to bear an excellent reputation, having always been known as a steady and hard-working man, not addicted to bad habits. The case came to the notice of Judge Buetner of Pir- tlcv.llc day or two ago, and he is watching it with good deal of inter est. He says he has done his best to try to find a motive for the fasting, but he has secn unable to do so.--Bisbee Review.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

That languid, lifcless feeling that comes with spring and early summer, can Do quickly changed to a feeling of buoyancy and energy by the iu. dicious nse of Dr. Shops Restorative. The Restorative is genuine tonic to tired, rundown nerves, and but few doses is needed to satisfy the user that Dr. Shoop's Restorative is actually reaching that tired spot. The indoor life of winter nearly always leads to sluggish bowels, and to sluggish circu- lation in general. The customary lack of exercise and outdoor air ties up the liver, stagnates the kidneys, and oft times weakens the heart s action. Use Dr. Shoop's Restorative few weeks and all will be changed. few days test will tell you that you arc using tho right remedy. You will easily and surely note the change from day to day. Sold by Palace and Globe Pharmacies.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

deicgntes Tho delegates to said Territorial con vention shall be chosen at such time and in such manner as the respective county central committees shall deter mine upon, but it is recommended by the Territorial committees that said county central committees call primaries and hold county conventions to choose said delegates.
 Done by order of tho Territorial Democratic Central Committee.
 J. P. DILLON.
 Chairman. J. II. ROBINSON,
 Secretary.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21
Canvas awnings-ulobc Paint Co

A big cut or little cut, small scratches or bruises or big ones are healed quickly by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. It is especially good for piles. Get DeWitt's. Sold by Hanna's Drug Store, 2gs Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21
Short Stories of the City

Baseball Challenge-Thc Copper Hill Red Onions hereby challenge the Globe Eagles to game of baseball for Sun day, May 3.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Nine Pound oirl---A beautiful little nine-pound girl was left by the stork at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ben J. Kellner yesterday morning. Mrs. Kell- ner and the baby arc getting along fine and Ben is the proudest and happiest man in the city.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

To have perfect health we must have perfect digestion, and it is very impor. tant not to permi, of any delay the moment tho stomach feels out of order. Take something at oncc that you know will promptly and unfailingly assist di.
 gestion. There is nothing better than Kodol for dyspepsia, indigestion, sour stomach, belching of gas and nervous headache. Kodol is a natural digcstant, and will digest what you eat Sold by Hanna s Drug Store, 22S Broad street.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Good-Sized Colt-S II. Van Slyek has colt of Pereheron blood which will be two years old May l. The colt was weighed yesterday and tipped the beam at just l405 pounds.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Prospectors Busy-Ed Wild, who has just come in from his mining interests in the Pinal mountains, says that a great number of prospectors are to be noticed in the mineral sections of the mountains. Many are banning placer dirt and getting better than good wages while locating lodges. Much free gold is found assaying from SIS to $2s0 to the ton.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Altar Society Mesting-The ladies of the Altar society of tho Catholic church will meet at tho residence of Mrs. Joe Murphy on Thursday after. noon at 2 clock.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

At Sclomonv1lle-E. NJ. Hurd went to Solomonville Sunday and returned on the evening train.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Thirteen pounds of granulated sugar $l, at Gamble's Cash Store.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

American block coal, sll per ton a, George Gamble's.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Brown for Bonds. B. 2l. Globe onics Building.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Returned From Tucson-The two fac tions of the Gila county republicans who went to Tucson returned Sunday night. They report considerable ex- citement when Governor Kibbey and his picked delegations bolted and went to the Santa Rita.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Ball Team organizcd-Copper Hill has organized baseball team and elected Otto Weisbecker captain and Harry Solomon manager.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Mining Man Here-Chas. Schant7 recently of tho government reclamma. tion service and now claim holder in the Cherry creek district, is in town on business. He says assessment work is being done in that vicinity and there are many claims up there that run 40 per cent copper near the surface.
 New Railroad From Gibson-Copper Hill residents have heard rumor that the Arizona Commercial will soon build their railroad past the Black Hawk and Superior & Boston mines and connect with the G. V. c. & N. at Gilson, twelve miles south or Globe. There is an excellent grade by that route and there would be no cuts.
 Roosevelt Represented-J. T. Akers and Justice J. C. Evans of Roosevelt have gone to San Francisco to see the fleet.
 Piano Entertainment--The Star ice cream parlor has installed a new piano for the entertainment of their patrons, and will give afternoon and evening concerts.
 In Phocnix-Gcorge Mauk went from Tucson to Phoenix on business. and will return 10 Globe on Wednesday. 
 From Roosevelt-W. NJ. A. Thompson, ex-postmaster at Roosevelt, is in town on business.
 Auto From Superior--Fred Hoar, su. perintendent of the l.. s. < A. mining company at Superior, came to Globe Sunday in his automobile via Phoenix, Mesa and Roosevelt and is visiting at the home of his brothcr.in law, Tom Tfcvillian.
 Political Dinner-Tho political dinner given by tho ladies of the Baptist church proved great success The neat sum of $S5 was realized and cvervone
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

went away feeling that he had gotten his moneys worth. The ladies feel very grateful to all who in any way helped to make the dinner a success.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-04-21

Political Dinner-The political dinner given by tho ladies of the Baptist church proved great success. The neat sum of $85 was realized and everyone
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
BY u. S. L0U0HARYS
OFFICE BOY.

Honest, II this business doesn't let
up, they'll make me bow.legged carry
ing packages around. 1 heard OF a
man once who was awfully bow
legged. When be wanted his wife 10
sit on his lap. he had to put a board
across. Iwish they'd put boards be-
hind the counters 10 Doughary's store
50 I could wait on folks. / hate TO see
anyone waiting. We've got some
awfully good statesmen. When the
old man hires a new clerk he wants 70
know bis record as a sprinter. II he
can't make a hundred yards 10 ten
seconds. he can't get the job. There's
some advantages 10 being quick and
some Disadvantages. butif you don't
like 70 hurry yourself. there's the tele-
phone. Phone in your order and III
see that they get your stuff out p q.
Ask for me. Willie. the hustler.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
ED F. COAD.
For County Judge.

]. G.. VanOrsdel, candidate fol-
County Judge of Polk County, Oregon,
on the Democratic ticket, to be voted
for at the primary on the 18th Of April,
1908, submits the following platform
First. 1 will advocate good roads
and a fair distribution OF the road tax.
1t is not just to collect taxes from the
outlying districts, and not give the
taxpayer his share Of the road work to
make it more convenient for him to
reach market.
Second. No waste OF public money
strictest economy consistent with a
good administration of county affairs
a square deal and good treatment for
every one.
Third. I viii try, IL nominated and
elected, to work in harmony with the
County Commissioners so far as l
think is for the good Of the people.
Fourth. Should the voters Of Polk
County decide that am the proper
person TO fill the office Of County
Judge, 1 will give to the management
Of the business Of the County the
same energetic and careful attention
that I have given my own business.
Fifth. 1 believe in the Direct Pri-
mary. I think this is one Of the
agencies 10 the hands OF each elector
to bring the government nearer to the
people, and take it out Of the boss
rule" givingu US "a government Of the
people. by the people and for the
people"
1 will say in conclusion that I
served the people Of this county from
1895 TO 1907 as sheriff, and you can
look into my record, and II found
waiting. you can turn me down the
same as you should any man that was
uufaithful 10 bis trust
J. O. vANORSDEL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27

} James Simonton, of Carlton, visite,
at the home Of his brother, Wilt
Simonton during the week.
| F. Fl. Morrison went to PORTLAND
yesterday for short visit at the hom
OF his son. r. Y. Morrison.
Mrs. J. Viggers, who has been visit
Ing relatives in Dallas, returned t.
ner home in Portland yesterday.
Mrs. J. O. McKern spent last satur
day and Sunday with an aged uncle
at Dallas.-North Yamhill Record.
W. I. Grier, manager OF the Falls
City Lumber Company's mills at Falls
City, was Dallas visitor, Tuesday.
Mrs. N. L. Butler arrived home this
week from visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Albert Martin In Junction City,
Mrs. W. F. r. Smith, who has been
visiting in Dallas the past week,
returned home Monday.-Salem Jour-
nal.
Mrs s. F. Knox and daughter, of
Grand Rapids, Michigan, are visiting
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. V.
Fuller.
A party Of timbermen passed through
Dallas yesterday. enroute for Port
land, after short timber cruising
expedition in the Siletz Basin.
Prescott Simonton is recovering from
the effects of his recent injury, while
employed in the sawmill, and hopes to
be able to reume his work within a
short time.
DIR. s. T. Donohoe has been carry
ing all the outward appearances of
perfect case OF the mumps for several
days, but he has fortunately not been
confined to his room.
Conrad Stafrin expects his brother,
Albert Stafrin and family, of Utica,
Nebraska, to arrive In Dallas today,
and says that they will make their
home In this city in future.
Henry Pfandhoefer and Roy Har-
rington, of o. A, g., were In Dallas
yesterday on their way to their homes
In Falls City, where they will spend
the spring vacation.
Editor Chas. e. Hicks, of the Inde-
pendence West Side, was in Da Has yes
terday. He has just returned from a
several weeks business visit in the
Eastern States. He is we'll pleased
with his new location In Independence.
J. E. Yoakum will hold a public
auction Of livestock at the Keyt Dairy
Farm near Mccoy, tomorrow (Satur-
day. at 10 a. m. Among the animals
for sale are Is Jersey COWS, II heifers
,yearlings and 2-year-olds), 60 Berk-
shire hogs and 1 Jersey bull. All
are thoroughbreds. M. F.
White, of Rickreall, will act as
,uctioneer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
SCHEDULE is CHANGED
Dallas-Falls City Railroad Will Adopt
New Time Card, April 1.

Commencing April /, a new train
schedule will be in effect on the Dal-
las & Falls City Railroad. The morn
ing train will leave Dallas at 7 10, five
minutes earlier than at present and
wi IL arrive at Falls City at 80 a. m
Returning, it will leave Falls City at
lO:1O a. m. and arrive in Dallas at
10 :55. The afternoon train will leave
Dallas at l :15 p. M, instead Of at 8
o'clock, and will arrive in Falls City
at / :55. Returning, it will leave Falls
City at 4 30, and arrive in Dallas at
s :05 p. m.
The agent at Falls City will receive
freight for Black Rock from 80 a. m.
to 5 30 p. M, each day, for shipment
on the first train of the following
morning. Perishable freight only
will be received up to train time each
morning. Only one round-trip freight
train will be operated each day between
the two last-named stations.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
Legal Blanks at this Office.

Legal Blanks at this Office.
L. d. Brown, for Abstracts. Notary
Public; typewriting.
DR.. Donohoe, Dentist. Uglow Bldg
Room /. Mutual Phone 256.
The OBSERVER Office wants the print
ing you are particular about.
Legal blanks for sale at this Office.
DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Once over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Money Of private parties to loan at
per cent Oh well-improved farms.
SBLEY & EAKIS.
Try the big Bear" the new scent
cigar now on sale at Horace Webster's
confectionery store. II
W. r. Ellis, agent for Daily Ore
gonian and Evening Telegram. Have
a daily paper delivered at your house
by the week, month or year. No extra
charge for delivery.
Legal blanks for sale ct this Office.
Patronize the new barber shop on
Main street I. W. Reel. the proprietor,
guarantees first-class work.
Dry fir cordwood wanted In any
quantity up TO 500 cords to be delivered
10 Dallas OF Fails City. For further
particulars. call on, or address, Salem.
Fails City & Western Ry. Co, Dallas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
FOR SALE.

A fine home OF 8 rooms, rich sandy
land, plenty fruit and grapes; one
acre or more of ground in edge Of
Dallas.
100 acres-will sell in 40-acre tracts
only 81 miles out; fine fruit land.
90 acres-fine fruit land, 4 miles of
Monmouth; nearly all cleared, at a
bargain, best of terms.
Some good bargains in farms and
smaller tracts. Could take some city
property as part of purchase price.
II. g. CAMPBELL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
polk County Observer
.4r;cx keeps the BEST.

Kirkpatrick keeps the bEol'
VA Ford, of Portland, is In Dalla'
On business visit.
,,.. Ruth Van Orsdel visited II
Monmouth yesterday.
NJ A. B. starbuck has been visit
ing friends in Portland.
0rville shultz, Of Falls City. was Q
Dallas visitor yesterday.
Bert Dennis, Of Falls City. was a
na,las visitor Wednesday.
rha Dallas FIGURING Mill is paying
os cents bushel for wheat.
MF. Wright, of Roseburg, is in
nallas on business visit.
III Moran, of Monmouth. was in
nollas between trains yesterday.
g. vanOrsdel was a business
v,sitor in Independence, Tuesday.
n W. Wyatt, of Black Rock, was a
h,o,ness visitor in Dallas, Tuesday.
Tim stockwell returned Tuesday
NIGHT from four days visit in Port
land.
RAYMOND Peterson has returned
,,om a short visit at his home in Port
land.
ponton Yost. of Black Rock, has
heen visiting friends and relatives in
Dallas.
Mrs John Fletcher, of Forest Grove,
ia visiting her sister, Mrs. J. L.
Collins.
County Commissioner William Rid
dell was in Dallas, Tuesday, on official
business.
Raw Grimes, of Dayton, has been
visiting among his many friends in
this city.
Chester Siefarth, of Falls City, Wis
tied friends and relatives in Dallas,
Wednesday.
J. e. Farmer, OF the Dallas Hotel,
went to Corvallis, Tuesday for a short
business visit.
Don't fail to attend the fine moving
picture show at the Colosseum Rink,
Saturday night
The Rev. Fl. L. Pratt, of Portland,
arrived in Dallas yesterday for a
short business visit.
j. Newsom, of Falls City, was in
Dallas, Wednesday, enroute for Port
land and Coos Bay.
County Com missioner j. B. Teal, Of !
Falls City, was in Dallas, Wednes- /
day, on official business.
Ask your grocer for Arlington Club
cofee-put up in 40-cent tins. You
will find it in only one store; that's
where they keep the BEST.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
For County Judge.

1 hereby announce myself as a
candidate for second term as County
Judge, subject to the will of the
Republican voters at the April pri-
maries. Platform: Good roads and
bridges, and keeping the county
expenses as low as progressive and
business-like administration will per-
NIT.
mn Il HnAn
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
Notice to Contractor.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned for the construction Of a
schoolhouse in School District No. es,
Polk county. Oregon. Plans may be
seen at the home Of School Clerk 2. o.
Isaac, or at the once Of d. G. Sey-
mour. School Superintendent Of Polk
county. All bids TO Be sent 70 2. o.
Issae, Grand RoDde. Oregon and 70
be opened April Is. 1905. The Board
reserves the right 70 reiect any and all
bids
T. o. ISAAC.
CInrk
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27

Belden Grant, a former resident of
Dallas. has been in this city this week
travelling in the interest Of Sig Sichel's
cigar company. He still has his arm
In a sling, as result Of the recent
railway accident near Forest Grove.
Editor Fiske is again confined to his
room by illness, and his physician
thinks he will not be able to resume
his office work for several days. The
many friends of the jovial Captain
will sympathize with him in his mis-
fortune.
Lee Smith returned Tuesday night
from Portland, where he has been
attending to business concerning land
claims in the Siletz Basin. He says
that the contestant in the case OF his
sisters claim has withdrawn, and that
she will now have little trouble in
securing her patent.
Peter Dyck, well-known German
resident of Dallas, is circulating a
petition for his candidacy for the office
OF County Treasurer, and is receiving
numerous assurances of support from
r. E. Williams and G.. N. Cherring-
ton. Already, Peter can almost see
himself sitting on the county's strong
box.
The office of the Willamette Valley
Electric Company has been greatly
improved this week by the addition of
new desks and counters beautifully
finished with old oak stain. These
additions together with the company's
famous elk horn chandelier give the
entire Office a neat and cozy appear
ance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
For County Assessor.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for County Assessor, subject to the will
Of the Republican voters at the pri-
maries, pledging that if nominated
and elected will, so far as in my
power lies, give all classes Of property
owners square deal.
@. s. GRAVES.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27

Mrs. W. W. PercivaL Of IndePend-
ence. visited relatives 10 Dallas this
week.
Dry ar cordwood wanted in any
quantity up 70 500 cords 70 be delivered
10 Dallas OF Fails City. For further
particulars. call on. OF address. Salem
Falls City a Western Ry. Co., Dallss
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-03-27
For Joint REPRESENTATIVE.

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Joint Representative of Polk and
Lincoln counties, subject to the will OF
the voters at the primary election to
be held April H.
CHARLES Fl. GARDNER.