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The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL
COMMITTEE ENDORSES
KIBBEY DELEGATES.

Supervisor Donkersley return
ed Sunday morning from Phoe-
nix, where he had been to attend
a meeting of the territorial re-
publican central committee.
''The meeting was great sue
cess" said Capt. Donkersley,
"there being As of the 60 men,
bers present, and every county
was represented except Pima"
Tom Molloy was chosen to I'LL
the place on the committee made
vacant by Burt Dunlap's leaving
the territory. Yuma county's
representation on the committee
as it stands now is as follows:
T. D. Molloy, j. B. Martin, o.
F. Townsend, II. G. Haupt and
II. II. Donkersley.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolved. That the republican territorial
central committee of Arizona hereby earnestly
recommends that Hon. Richard E. Sloan of
Prescott, Arizona, and Hon. HOval a. Smith of
BiSbee, Arizona. the regularly elected delegates
of said republican convention, be recognized
and seated in said national republican conven-
tion as the rigbtfully and lawfully elected dele
gates from the territory OF Arizona to said con-
vention, and that Hon. Con OKeefe of Santa
Cruz county and Hon. J. Z. Perry of Mohave
comfy be recognized Us the lawfully and fegu,
larly elected alternates from said territory.
Resolved. That said territorial central COM
mittee hereby recommends that Hon. Ben Heney
of Pima county, Hon. Dell NJ. Potter of Graham
county, Hon J. L. Hubben Of Apache county,
and Hon. John Darlington of Yuma county,
who were lawfully and regularly elected by said
convention as provisional delegates to said ma
tional republican convention, be recognized and
seated as lawful delegates from the territory of
Arizona in order that said territory may have
and enjoy her usual and ldng recognized repre-
sentation of six delegates in said nationaI con-
ventiOn, and that Hon. J. +, Crowley of Cochise
county, Hon. Charles L. Martin of CHA county
Hon. A. c. Sieboth of Pinal county. and Hon.
H. c. Lockett of COconino county, be recognized
as the provisio ial alternafes Of said last four
provisional del gates. And be it further
. Resolved, tn 1t territorial central committee
presents these recommendations and his reso-
luton to the republican national committee
firmly convinced of the right and justice there
Of. and with the earnest Recommendation that
the same be favorably considered and acted up
on by the national committee
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
The Worlds Best Climate

Is not entirely free from disease, on
the high elevations fevers prevail,
while on the lower levels malaria is en-
cOuntered 10 greater or less extent,
according to altitude. TO overcome
climate affections lassitude, malaria,
jaundice, billiousness, fever and ague,
and general debility. the most effective
remedy is Electric Bitters, the great
Alternative and blood purifier; the anti
dote for every form of bodily weakness,
nervousness, and insomnia. Sold under
guarantee at all Drug Stores. Price,
so cents.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
idQaHd Branch Train Schedule.
Yuma, Arizona, MAY Is, 1908.

una, Arizona, May l6, 1908.
Commencing at once and until further
advised, the Laguna Branch Train will
run on the following schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesd ay
Thursday and Friday, leave Yuma at
500 A. M, arrive at Pot Holes at $50
A. NJ, leave Pot Holes at HOO, arrive
at Yuma at :45 A. NJ.
Saturday leave Yuma at 200 P. NJ,
arrive at Pot, Holes at 2:30 P. NJ, leave
Pot Holes at 500 P. NJ. arrive at
Yuma at 5:45 =. Nj.
Sunday, leave Yuma at 500 A. NJ,
arrive at Pot Holes at 8:30,A. NJ. leave
Pot Holes at 1900 A. NJ, arrive at
Yuma at 1I:45 A. NJ, leave Yuma at
POOP. NJ, arrive at Pot Holes at 2:3O
P. NJ, leave Pot Holes at 500 p. NJ,
arrive at Yuma at 5:45 P. NJ, making
two trips on Sunday only.
Yours truly.
Al. LOCKE, Agt.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27

Sec. Is Twp. 10 south, range p west C.
& S, r.. meridian.
Vessel Mumm 10 John II. Hedman,
ne IA block II, Town of Yuma; 1920.
Mel Greenleaf to Veleario Tognazzini;
s l-2 of sec. 10, twp. 10 S, r "A W, G. &
S. r. NJ; $12,Ol6.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
A CaiifOrnian's Luck.

''Tbe luckiest day of my life was when
] bought Il box of Bucklen's ..rnica
Salve," writes Charles +. Budahn of
Tracy, California. ''f'wo 25c boxes
cured me of an annoying case of itch
1ng piles, which had troubled me for
years and that yielded to no other
treatment" Sold under guarantee at
I'll Drug Stores.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27

than for the average season. 1t
is reported that the trees are
now loaded with probably more.
green fruit than they we're at
this time last year.-Los Angel
es Examiner.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
Valued Same AS Gold.

e. G. Stewart, ~ merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, Says: u tell my customers
when they buy box of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills they get the worth of that
much gold in weight. if afflicted with
constipation, malaria or billiousness.
Sold under guarantee at all Drug
Stores. Price. p cents.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
Visiting Schools.

Judge Godfrey, as ex-of1iciO superin-
tendentof schools, left SUNDAY for the
northern part of th- county to visit the
schools. He goes first to Harrisburg.
then to Wendendale, Quartzsile and
Ehrenberg. He expects to return
home by next Sunday night. This Is
his second trip to the northern dis
tricts this year.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27

The city council has ordered thu
street commissioner to ix the crossing:
at First, Second and Third streets.
bargains 10 enamel ware during the
retiriur sale at the New York Depart
Taent Store.
w. F. Timmons, w. E. Mar
yin and o. 2. BondeSson, dele
gates TO the democratic conven-
ton at Tucson, left for the old
pueblo Sunday night. They
stand "for Bryan and Brady
O'Neil."
Great chinaware bargains during the
retiring sale at the New York Depart
ment Store.
+. G.. Blaisdell left Monday for
Los Angeles on a business trip.
One-ffth off on Stetson and Panama
hats during retiring sale at the New
York Department Store.
A cigar, tobacco and soft drink
Joint has been opened in the
space between Moretti's and the
old Gem saloon, by McManus &
Rose.
. One-fifth off on entire line of new
trunks and suit cases-retiring sale,
New York Department Store.
Bishop j. Mills Kendrick has
appointed II. p. Crandall, G.. E.
Dolby. L. NJ. Lawson, A. Hear
gill, Ben G. Heyl and o. A. Wa
din as vestrymen of the Episco-
pal church in Yuma for the en-
suing year.
price commotion in wOmen's mus
lin underwear during the retiring sale
at the New York Department Store.
The Sunday excursions to La
guna dam are becoming quite
popular. About eighty people
made the trip last Sunday.
Tempting prices in ladies' shirt
waists-retiring sale at the New York
Department Store.
Frank Lee, manager of the
New York branch store at I'M
periaI, spent Sunday and Mon
day in Yuma.
Shoes for less than cost during the
retiring sale at the New York Depart
ment Store.
Manuel Olivas and Nellie La
Point, formerly of Yuma, were
married last Saturday at Pres
colt.
Drop in and see your friends
a: the Old Plantation; you'll be
sure to find 'em there.
G. L. Brown, the we'll known
attorney is here from El Centre,
is here representing Geo. Fish
baugh in land contest.
The Yuma Ice Co.. IS extra dry ginger
ale is on sale wherever drinks are
sold. Try it.
NJ. j. Cunningham, cashier of
the Bank of Bisbee, visited the
Elks yesterday. Mr.. Cunningham
represented the Grand Exalted
Ruler of the domain of Arizona.
Something to drink, pure and whole
some-Alhambra Water and Ginger
Ale-at Alexander & CO.. s, the up-to-
date grOcers.
w. S. Dutton, proprietor of
the Turf saloon, has purchased
the Gem saloon from G. V. Nee
den, the owner.
Red Ribbon Beer is the Rest. At
Alexander & Co., the Up-To-Datc
Grocer.
A car load of Japs, in charge
of deputy u, S. marshalS, passed
through Yuma Sunday night,
enroute to Frisco, from where
they VIII De deported 10 their
native country. Uncle Sam is
paying more attention to the en-
forcement of immigration laws
now than formerly.
FOR RENT-5-room house cor
ner First and Main streets.
Inquire at Sentinel Office.
Racine Wagons and Buggies can't
be beat, in either quality or price
Alexander & Co., sole agents.
The Yuma lee Co.'S soda water is the
best. Only pure, distilled wateris
used in its manufacture, therefore it is
slse the most healthful. Drink no
other.
Ripe Figs.
A shipment of ripe figs, the
FIRST of the season, was made
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
Mine Locations.

4. O. Madden, 5quartz claim, Seneca
district.
o. a. Pease, 3quartz claims in Alamo
district.
o. 4. Pease, ct al, has filed placer
claims on quarter section in the Mo-
hawk district.
w. 7. DelanO, ct al, 3 quartz claims
in Seneca district.
Z. F. Skadan, Ell al, 10 placer claims
in Plomosa district.
A. B. Cheney, ct al, quartz claims
in La Paz district.
a. B. Cheney, ct al, mill sites in
La Paz district.
.. "A. Tease, 2 quartz ella; ms in
PlomOsa district.
Henry Levy, ct al, quartz claim in
Castle Dome district.
Albert Ruddle, ct al, quartz claim in
PiomOsa district.
E. w. McDaniels, placer claim in
ella City district.
NJ. a. Andrew and Fl. B. Winchester
; quartz claims in Laguna district.
E. j. Hunt, quartz claim in Seneca
district.
Real Estate Transfers.
Jos. II. Henry TO Eugene f. Cbaltan.
of Dawson, N. NJ, set of net, Sec. %,
to 9s range "A west, &. & S. Il. meridian
Mayor DeMund to Yuma City, all of
block lib, for park and public buildings.
o. Townsend to Thos. L. DeSpain.
lots , TO II inclusive, block 5, Townsend
Addition to Yuma, 81 400.
James Tucker to Jesse Mayhem, nw4
of net. Sec. 80, Twp. south, range "A
west.
Cbas. NJ. Lewis to j. J. Jones Cd of
set Sec. % Twp. Q south range "a west.
U. S. to Elmer II. Lundy, ne1 Sec. 10
Twp. 10 south range "a west G. & S. r.
meridian.
Thos. Hall to Sarah j. Kenyon, lot
Is, block ,, Halls addition to Salome:
800
Robert Douglas and wife to Mary E.
Harris, south half lot II, block l47.
town of Yuma.
E. r. Luudy to c. }. Schurtz mel.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BrOmO Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
ais to cure. L. w. Groves signature
On each box. 25c.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
Ripe Figs.

Ripe Figs.
A shipment of ripe figs, the
FIRST of the season, was made
Monday by the Yuma Heights
fruit farm.
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
COFFEE

Poor coffee has to be
sold in bulk, it isn't worth
packing.
Your grocer returns your money II you don't
ike Schilline's Best: we pas him
The Arizona sentinel., 1908-05-27
WEATHER REPORT.
For the week ending May 10, 1908.

Deficiency of temperature for the week q
degrees.
Rainfall for the week 0.
6. HACKET1,
Official in Charge.
Normal rainfall for the year. from 20 years
record 2.97 inches
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-09-13

The moon was half-hidden again, and they
sped on in semi darkness till close to the
claim. Then suddenly the moon burst out
in silvery flood, through great rift in the
cloud, and they beheld mule and a horse
slowly advancing toward them across the
claim. along the edge of a freshly-plowed strip.
Their driver was hidden behind them.
A moment later. the team reached the cor
ner of the plowed tract, and was turned slow
ly about, and the moonlight revealed the
driver.
sfWhy, it is child" cried Mr.. Haskell.
tits Rilliei" exclaimed Josh Scrod.
Then. as she turned at the sound Of his
shout. Rillie released the handles Of the old
pillow, took step toward the approaching
horsemen, staggered weakly, and then fell
forward on her face. and Hooker and Dob
plodded on with the plow.
The pony that Josh Scrod bestrode dashed
up like whirlwind, and Scrod threw him
self off almost without checking the animals
speed and caught Rillie up in his arms.
She had nearly tainted. Then she opened
her eyes and smiled pathetically.
"Oh, it's all right nowl H.
"You bet it isl" said Scrolls big voice,
with a queer, hoarse catch in it. Haskell,
take her. to the house. and I'll finish up this
blowing"
A goodly portion of the required two acres
was already plowed, and Scrod hitched his
own team on ahead of Hooker and Dob and
made quick work of the rest, and It was
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~ turning the dusk into the blackness of
night, relieved only by the frequent flashes of
lightning. which served to enable Scrod to
keep the ponies in the general direction they
wished to pursue.
During one more than usually long inter.
val OF blackness. they left the road The
ponies jumped a deep ditch, the vehicle fell
over INTO 1t and one axle was broken off.
Josh Scrod dove out on his head and shout
ders. the ponies ierked the whole affair out
and were off again on q wild run, when
Scrolls weight ON the reigns checked them.
Mr.. Haskell had chung fast to the seat
Hey!" shouted Scrod. Nearly broke my
. This ends our struggle" said Mr.. Haskell.
No. sir" cried the mailcarrier. ''It's
cold night when Josh Scrod gets left!'
The storm had come swiftly and was going
as speedily. Already it had decreased to q
drizzle, and presently the rain ceased and the
moon began to peep out now and then.
Scrod quickly released the ponies from the
broken blackboard. and the two men mount
ed them and galloped away across the soaked
prairie
Il fear we shall be too late" said Mr..
Haskell. dismally.
Not yet," persisted Scrod '1f four men
aren't enough to pillow that two acres in time,
wen, set ten men at it. That claims got to
lie plowed."
Another mile-two. three, and the claim
was only half mile distant.
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saved.
Mr.. Haskell was very tender with Rillie,
and soon she was snugiy cuddled in bed, and
the ache and weakness fast leaving her tired
limbs.
Why did you do all this for me, dear
child!" Mr.. Haskell asked. Flowing alone
IN the storm and darkness that my claim
81 Il did il for Flossie." the child answered.
Il love her So"
ra SShe has y been very sick, but is almost
long illness kept me from coming sooner"
AS he spoke. the door was thrust open, and
Josh Scrcd dumped in.
"DonelN his big, voice announced, triumph-
is. looking first rate considering what she's
been through. Haskell, I've been thinking
the matter over. Something has got to be
done to pay this little woman. Now, if you
don't give her home. T."
Mr.. Haskell interrupted him.
She shall be. my daughter hereafter and
sister to my little Flossie." he said.
Good" approved scrod. ..say, Rifle, do
saving snG that we eas SuVs s bone psws Rd
Railroad is going to be built west through
it. and line from north to south will cross
it. That's the reason Sims and Petty were
50 anxious aEs to get It town will spring up
land rich So you've. earned your. new home.
/ know what I'm talking about" And sub
seqnsnt events proved that he was right.
When, next morning. Barker Rankin, whose
return had been delayed by the swelling Of
a creek, and Sims and Petty, who desired to
make sure that their rascally work was going
on. arrived, they were all three shamefullv
treated by Josh Scrod. who could be very
mean when he chose.
He gave Bark huge piece of his mind.
and likewise bestowed the same upon the land
agent and lawyer; and then, after Mr.. Has
ken had handed Sims a dollar to replace the
one with which he had sought to bride Rifle.
Scrod invited Messrs. Sims and Petty to des.
cend from their buggy, singly or both togeth.
err. and be soundly drubbed.
It is needless to say that they declined the
without thanks.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

able to walk about the room. but the physi-
clan had forbidden him to leave it.
hold Of that claim" asked Scrod, when he
had half told his errand.
mo-" replied Mr.. Haskell, wonderlngly.
'Then II tell YOU"
And Scrod whispered something that made
the other spring up in surprise.
"But it is too late for me to do anything
now" Mr.. Haskell said.
''Not much! Two acres must be plowed be-
fore midnight"
''But the doctor says it might be fatal for
me to. step foot outside of the door for several
"Stuf! Don't I know congestive chills!
They are quick and mighty when they take
you; but it's either dead or well. in short
order. You come along with me. Wouldn't
surprise me if the doctor was in. the game
xith Sims and Petty. Come on"
In a short time Mr.. Haskell had left the
hotel by the back way and had gained the
outskirts of the town. where he met Scrod,
who had driven thither by roundabout way;
but in spite of all the haste Scrod had made,
it was well along toward night when they
mo easy job to pillow in the dark" the
mail-carrier commented; "but / can do il on
pinch, good enough for this occasion. Going
to storm. too but we're neither sugar nor
salt, and, besides, there's a rubber coat I'M
der the seat for you. Raining over at your
claim now | reckon"
The blackboard was spinning along at a
great rate; Scrod did not spare the ponies
Buoyed up by the excitement of the occa-
sion and the hope that perhaps, after all, he
would not be too late Mr.. Haskells weak
ness was for the time being forgotten, and
he seemed almost as strong as Scrod himself.
ooh. were not going to be too latel" Scrod
said. Mighty hard to get ahead of Josh
Scrod, when he wakes up"
"But what can we do? To acres cannot
be plowed in"
"Do?" interrupted Scrod, Rustic around
and get four or half dozen men and teams,
and do it with a rush."
The storm came up rapidly, and it broke
about them little while after sunset, swift
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the roots may get well-established in the
sand. Instead of sand at the bottom, it will
perhaps be better to bring soil from the pond
or stream, that the plants may have the
same conditions in their new home that they
had in the old
When the plants are growing well, you can
begin to stock the little barrel pond" with
specimens of the numberless inhabitants of
the pond or stream, which one can capture
with little net made of hoop and mos
quito netting.
The plants will keep the water supplied
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half-barrel, and cover the top and the slop-
ing sides with turf in the manner shown in
Fig: 2. The turf can be peeled off some out
ofthe-way spot, and neatly fitted about the
mound. Put some sand in the bottom of the
barrel, and then from some pond or stream
bring a variety of water-plants and imbed the
roots carefully in the sand, putting a few
loose stones about on top of the sand to hold
the roots Of plants securely in place.
Now carefully fill the half-barrel with rain
and let the plants stand for a few days, that
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with oxygen for quite family of little ami
mails. and the study of their habits viii prove
very interesting. while the whole little struc-
ture Gig. - win prove highly ornamental
when theswater-plants have made a vigorous
growth. The little mound about the half
barrel will afford good seat while one is
watching the life below the surface of the
water.
II you are at all interested in watching life
and growth, your little aquarium will prove
never-failing source of pleasure all through
the summer.
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He writes with his toes and eats with knife
and fork held between his toes. Wonderful,
"say, pop. ask him how he scratches his
A tea set-The Chinese.
Fred: Papa, I've made great discovery"
Mr.. Rambo: well, my song'
Fred: 1--WE found out that the heavy end
Of match is the light end"
Mr.. Rambo lfercely); "You 60 to bed. sirl"
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BITS OF HUM OR

What's the use of worry
In brief disasterl
Growing doesn't hurry
Fortune any faster.
A good ft-A fit of laughter.
One kind of corn you cure by cutting it off
the ear, and another you cure by cutting it of
the toe.
"This, my son." he said, to his little boy at
the dime museum, sis the Armless Wonder
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FIG. ]

IN ERE are some practical hints which
will show young naturalists how pro
" vision can be made for little home
foI a few water plants and water
animal life also. where the growth and hab-
its of both can be watched from day to day.
Select a water-tight barrel and saw it
through the middle Zig. u. Take one of the
halves and set it on the ground in the desired
spot. OF sink it a few inches in the ground
if lower situation is preferred.
The next step is to heap earth about the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-24

through the door. The door was there
upon quickly opened and Mrs. Smith
searched the premises but failed to
find her husband. She was soon taken
into custody by officers Schramm and
Bishop and later released on her own
recognizance. The papers in the con-
templated divorce action had not yet
been served upon Mr.. Smith and yes
terday Mrs. Smith requested that they
be not served at the present time. In
as much as both Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
profess to still love each other, it is
understood there is prospect of re,
Cancellation between them.
Obituary Record-Mrs. Mary A
O'Connor, wife of M. w. O'Connor
died at Mercy hospital yesterday morn
ing. She was 35 years of age. and a
native of this city. She is survived by
Ter husband, NJ. w. O'Connor, one son
Herald, weeks old; her father, c.
Wahlig. two brothers, George c. and
Charles H. Wahlig. and one sister
Mrs. Charles Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-06-24
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

the result of a long siege with blood
poisoning. For two months Mr.. Bee
ker was confined at st. Luke's hospital,
and at one time his condition became
so serious that the doctors had made
arrangements to amputate the diseased
limb. About that time, however, Mr.
Becker showed signs of Improvement
and the operation was abandoned. He
continued to improve and 1t was be-
lieved that he would fully recover
without it being necessary to amputate
the foot. One of the toes was taken
off and Mr.. Becker had SO far recov-
cred as to be taken back home. Sew
eral days ago, however, the symptoms
of blood poisoning returned in very
pronounced form and the left foot was
amputated
Four Shots Through Door-There
was lively shooting affair at the St.
Julien hotel at Front and Main streets
at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Four
shots were fired but fortunately no one
was hurt The shooting affair was the
result of Mrs. Bertha Smith being out
on a still hunt for her husband, Bert
Smith. When her efforts to locate
| her spouse were blocked, which she re-
garded as no more than a woman S
| rights, she resorted to gun play and
brought everybody around her to time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith have had some do
mestic difficulty of late and several
days ago Mrs. Smith. through her at.
| torney, w. NJ. Chamberlin, started di-
| vorce proceedings against her hus.
| band. Their trouble was further in
tensified Monday by Mr.. Smith selling
to John Mok for $780, the horse, buggy
and harness which Mrs. Smith claims
was her own property. Suspecting that
her husband was stopping at the ST.
Julien, Mrs. Smith went to that place
at l o'clock in the morning. She en-
tered the office but was refused per-
mission to go through the house in
search of her husband. Fearing trou-
BILE, the door which leads from the of
flee to the stairway was locked by the
management. Mrs. Smith demanded
that the door be opened and when the
request was refused. drew revolver
from her pocket and fired four shots