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Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

The general land office reports the
net proceeds of sales of public lands
in New Mexico for the last fiscal year
as 1901. .473, on which amount New
Mexico - entitled to five per cent, or
$15,01.:.
The secretary of the treasury has
recommended that 100000 be appro-
priated for irrigation projects on In
dian reservations for the coming fiscal
year instead of 100000. the amount
included in the regular estimates
The director of the mint estimates
the production of gold in the United
States during 1907 to have been $780,
435,7O0. and silver for the same pc
riod Sc. .514, 200 fine ounces of the com
mercial value of s37 .299 700 at the av-
erage New York price of silver for the
calendar year 1907, namely, 66 cents
a fine ounce.
j. o. b. Thompson of Richmond, In
diana, who has passed much time in
Africa, has told Mr.. Roosevelt that
his greatest danger in Africa would
not come from wild animals or rep
tiles, but from poisonous insects. He
said the bites of some of these had
been known to produce blood poison
ing. He recommended that the Presi-
dent sleep at night in an insect. proof
place.
At the request Of w. G. NJ. Stone,
president of the Colorado State For.
estry Association, Senator Guggenheim
has amended his bill prosiding for in
struction in forestry in agricultural
nnrin fpr
this purpose may be derived from any
money paid to or received by the for.
est service.
Secretary Garfield has told western
senators that the withdrawal of phos.
phate lands in the west is to be TEN.
porary and was made primarily to pro.
tect home interests from prospective
acquisition of these lands by foreign
corporations and the phosphate trust,
which, 1t had been reported. had $780,
100000 ready to use in acquisition of
all available phosphate beds.
A bill introduced by Representative
Townsend of Michigan gives to the In
terstate Commerce Commission the
power to prohibit an advance in rates
in cases In which shippers individually
or collectively protest against the ad-
NduSe pIloi W tue expiration OI tne le-
gal thirty days notice. The bill places
the burden on the carrier to show ut
subsequent hearings on the proposed
rates that the increased rates are Just
and reasonable.
Willis Moore, chief OF the United
States weather bureau, has asked for
$4,000 to establish permanent sta.
tion on the top Of Pixies Peak, in.
stalled In granite building and with
high substantial steel structural
tower for observation purposes.
In the Senate Monday Senator For
aker reopened the Brownsville negro
soldier shooting affair. He introduced
an amendment to his original bill for
the re-enlistment OF these soldiers, pro.
viding for commission of three re.
tired army officers instead Of leaving
the whole matter to the President.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
P. ). o'connor. former national pres

p. J. O'Connor, former national pres
ident of the Ancient Order of Hiper
mans. former national president of the
Catholic Knights of America, died at
Savannah, Georgia, on the 9th inst.
The Putnam Hill chapter, G. A. B.,
at Greenwich, Connecticut, will be in
corporated to take over the house In
which General Putnam spent the night
before his famous ride down the stone
steps.
Vice Admiral Cervera of Spain, one
of the captured officers of the Spanish
fleet during the recent war; has been
retired from the active list of the navy,
at his own request on account of fail
ing health.
At New York Sunday night Presi-
dent-elect Taft declared that not only
will he go to Panama in January to in
spect the canal, but he will go there
every year he is in office If his duties
will permit it.
An edict has been issued at Peking
comforting upon the late Dowager EN-
press TsZu Hsi An the posthumous
title of "Filial and Admirable Empress
of the Heavens, Equal and Brigh: in
Practicing Holiness"
The number of bonded whisky losses
in Kentucky this year has caused many
companies to consider whether moral
hazard is developing because of the
rapid increase in the prohibition and
local option sentiment.
Much curiosity has been caused by
an announcement from Wisconsin that
the soh of wealthy resident of that
state las applied for patents on new
type Of motor car which he expects to
market at $3.50.
At dinner given at Toxic to the
new Japanese minister to Chill, it
was announced that the Toyo Kisen
Steamship Company will start new
line of steamers between Japan and
South America, commencing January
1st, with three steamers on a regular
schedule.
John ID. Rockefeller, in giving a
waiter 5-cent tip at Brunswick, n. j.,
few days since, advised him to put
1t in savings bank. That's what
did with my spare cash when | was
your age" the oil man is quoted as say
your age. the oil man is quoted as say
ing, 'and it earned money for me-"
The first postoffice wireless station
In England was opened by Postmaster
General Buxton on the 11th inst. 1t is
situated at Bolthead, on the Devon
shire coast, and is intended primarily
for communication with ships at sea.
Mr.. Buxton in a speech intimated that
similar offices would be scattered
throughout the United Kingdom.
I'VE must teach the lesson that
chauffeurs. rich or poor. must have
due regard for the value of human
life" said Judge BraZee in the NUM-
cipal Court of Milwaukee in sentenc-
ing William Goston, colored. TO the
reformatory for two years for running
down and causing the death of Math-
les kurath, an art student. September
9th last.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
$lOO Reward, 500.

ne readers OF this paper will be pleased to learn
nat there Is at least dreaded disease
has been able to cure in all its stages. and that u
Catarrh. Halls Catarrhs Cure Is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires constitu-
uonal treatment Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternaly. acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
ing nature In doing its work. The proprietors have
% much faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any that It fails 70
cure. Send for list OF testimonials
Address F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
President Favors Military Education.

Washington. - With recommends
tions for their passage President
Roosevelt Monday sent to Congress
drafts of two bills providing aid for the
military departments Of civil educa.
tional institutions. One authorizes the
secretary of war to issue equipment
stores and supplies. such as may be re.
quired for field instruction In such
schools. and the other appropriates
100000 annually for the promotion
OF rifle practice in public schools. col.
leges. universities and civilian rifle
clubs.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
Hoodooed.

A poor devil asked for aims. The
inquisitive man questioned him. After
a few interrogations he said to his
companions: Boys, don't give him a
cent; he's a fraud" The beggar re-
piled: Gents, l am under hoodoo.
I'm an unlucky man. l do believe II
I were to seize time by the forelock it
would come right out and leave me as
bare as a BARRIERS pole" Then they
all chipped in.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
Why Joyner Left Home.

Are you ready to receive the obli.
gations?" asked the most upright su-
preme hocus-pocus Of the Order OF
Hoot Owls.
II am" said the candidate, firmly.
Then take sip Of this prussic
acid, place your right hand in this pot
of boiling lead, rest your left hand
upon this revolving buzz-saw. close
your eyes and repeat after me-"
Early next morning shreds of JOY
ner's clothing were found upon the
bushes and trees all along the road to
Pottsville, 80 miles distant. and at
Scrabbletown, So miles away. he was
reported still headed west.-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
DepopuIated by Sleeping Sickness.

Fajao as a native town was no more.
At hardly any point in Uganda has
the sleeping sickness made such
frightful ravages. At least 5000 per-
sons had perished in the last two
years. Almost the whole population
had been swept away.
Scarcely enough remained to form
the deputation. who In their white
robes could be discerned at the en-
trance to the cleared area OF the
camping ground. And this cleared
area was itself Of the utmost impor-
tance, for all around 1t the powers Of
evil were strong. The groves which
fringeI and overhung the river
swarmed with tsetse flies OF newly re-
plenished venom and approved ma
lignity, and no man could enter them
except at a risk.-Winston Churchill
In Strand Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
DISTEMP PER

In all its forms among all ages of
horses, as well as dogs, cured and others
in same stable prevented from having the
disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
500 600 bottles sold last year. $50 and
sl00. Any good druggist, or send to manu-
facturers. Agents wanted. Spohn Medical
Co., Spec. Contagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17

Trade Of the United States with its
American neighbors in 1907 amounted
to nearly $1,000. 100000, against lit
tie more than q third as much a
decade ago.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17

II you have not much time at your
disposal. do not fail to profit by the
smallest portion of time which re-
mains to you.-Fenelon.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
Cured by Suggestion.

Howard-Did you ever know any
one who was cured by suggestion?
Coward-Yes. cured the dukes in.
fatuation for my daughter by sug.
gesting that he lend me 35.-Judge.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
LID is ON.

Aren't you almost ready for
church,"
I'm sorry, but something dreadful
has happened. l can't go to church
to-day"
For heavens sake, what has hap
pened?"
The cook is wearing one Just like
minei"
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17
Notified Of Mail Delivery.

For use on rural delivery routes a
letter box has an electric attachment
which gives the alarm in the house
some distance away when mail matter
has been deposited within by the car.
rier.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17

Give some people their pick and
0ey'n pick naws every time.
Gilpin observer., 1908-12-17

PILES CURED IN o TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas-
ot Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles u
70 ~ days OF money refunded. toc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
iNTER-sCHooL FIVE 1h1
MILE RUNNING BOUT

The Pacific Northwest Athletic
association, an organization embody-
ing the principle colleges of the
northwest, will hold an open 5-mile
race at the state fair grounds next
Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The following have been invited to
send representatives TO take part In
the contest: Portland and Salem
Y. NJ G. A.. Columbia University
Willamette University. oregon Agri-
cultural college. University of Ore
gon. MeMinnville college, Pacific
college and Pacific university.
One of the most important and in
teresting events of the afternoon
will be Ave mile run TO be made
by Arthur Haight, the Indian for
the Chemawa school who ran the
first lap in the recent Salem to Port
land. relay race In % minutes. This
time has been subtly disputed by 4
Portland paper and the Y. NJ. G. A.
In that city. To prove their conten-
tion that Haight made the Ave mile
run in that time. the Indian school
has made arrangement for him 20
make the run at the fair grounds
Saturday Haight made the run q
year ago In 2S minutes. and this
year, IL Is to be remembered. he had
the strongest wind OF the season be-
hind him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
neafness Cannot he Currd

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions OF the
ear There is only one way 10 cure
deafness ana that is by constitutions
al remedies. Deafness Is caused by
an infiamed condition Of the mucous
lining OF the Eu7tachlan Tube. When
this tube is innamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing. and when II Is entlisly closed,
deafness a. the result. and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored 10 its normal con-
dltion, hearing viii be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are
caused by Catarrh. which Is nothing
but an infamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give Ohe Hundred Doll
lars for any ease OF deafness lcaused
ny catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halle Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars free. F. j. CHENEY a CO.,
Toledo. o.
Sod ty druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
speci@, Permits Mounted 70 R,ders

speci@. Permits Mounted TO Riders
Al the request of the 22d Res,.
ment association, Louis j. Weintz
OF Brooklyn, has been given special
permission to compete as member
OF the 22d Regt. bicycle team in
events closed to members of the M,l.
itary Athletic league.
AT the request OF the 18th Rext
Athletic association. Walter Raleigh
of Brooklyn, y. Y, has been granted
special permission to compete as n
member of the 18th Regiment bicv.
Gle team in events closed to mem.
bers of the Military Athletic league,
A f0OO-Nfile Motorcycle Run.
A motorcycle stunt, which for
size and Importance has never been
edualled. in this country has been
planned by the newly organized
western District of the Federation
American Mo,orcycllsts. AT the
end of the National Federation an
nuel meet, which will be held in
New York early in July. the Western
District members will start for Chi
eago awheel, and will follow a dew
ious course. taking in all the large
cities in the East and Middle West.
II thu present plans are carried out,
the trip will eat up some 1000 miles
and will account for not less than
ten days. The finish will be enliven-
I'd by western district champion
ship meet at a track in or near Chi
cago. Probably the Harlem or Lib
ertyville track will be chosen. The
tour is proposed in order TO arouse
interest in the two-wheel vehicle.
and 10 d smonstrate it's efficiency and
reliability under hard highway con-
ditions demanding considerable sus-
tanned speed The idea is said to
be favored by the manufacturers
generally. and virtually all Of the
important makes OF motorcycles will
he represented.
The touring committee OF the
Western District. +. A. NJ, under
whose management the ran will be
undertaken. consists OF !. f. Alofsin,
of Chicago, chairman: Irving r..
Hall John r. BAH, of Milwaukee;
W. z. Rheutan. OF Aurora; John +.
Fisher. Edward A. THEM. OF Min
n -apolis and John S. Woodwork.
Rules similar 20 those used on
Glldden automobile tours will be
drafted for. this occasion.
Motorcycles for Fire Use.
A fire-fighting motorcycle Is the
latest novety among the two
wheClers. /; carries reel with one
hundred feet OF hose, and is so de-
signed tnat IL can make speedy runs
TO the scene of The fiame7. The hose
carri n il OF standard size and
can be httcd 10 the nearest hydrant.
Such machine is now In use In
several cities throughout kaly. and
fire chiefs in this country are ser
lousy considering their use over
here. Sons experimental work is
ALREADY ander way by American de-
10 this end,
Cyclists Scooting In Wheeling.
The bicycle craze has struck this
burg again" says the Wheeling, W.
Va, News. "'and the merchants say
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
The Most Common Cause of
Suffering

Rheumatism causes more pain
and suffering than any other disease,
for the reason that II Is the most
common OF all us. and II Is certainly
gratifying 20 sufferers 70 know tina,
Chamberlain Liniment will afford
relief, and make rest and sleep pos
s'ble. In many cases the relief from
pain. which Is at first temporary.
has become permanent. while in Cd
peOp'e snbject 20 chronic rh snma-
tism, often brought on by dampness
or change in the weather. a per-
mancnt cure cannot be expected; (;
the relief from pain which this lini-
ment AFFORDS IS alone worth many
times It's cost. 20 and SO cent sizes
for sale by Or. Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
Poison oak Poisoning.

Dallrrd's SNOW Linlment cures O.
~, o. II. p. Cornelius. Turner, ore
writes My wife has discovered that
Snow Liniment cures Poison Oak
Poisoning" very painful trouble
She not only cured a ease OF IL on
herself. but on two OF her frlenis
who were poisoned by ihis same
ivy.
Price use. soc aud 500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
II Renchcd the spot.

Mr.. u. Humphrey. who owns a
large general store NJ Omega, o.,
and Is president OF the Adams Coun-
ty Telephone CO.. as well as OF the
Home Telephone Co. OF pike county,
o.. says of Or. Kings New Discoy-
cry: "lt saved my life once. Al
least think IL did. IL seemed 10
reach the spot--the very scat OF my
congh-when everything else failed.
Dr. Kings New Discovery not only
reaches the cough spot; IL heals the
sore spots and the weak spots In
throat. lungs and chest, Sold under
guarantee at j. G. Perry's drug
store. zoe, and sl.00 Trial bottle
free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
HoLllsTER.s
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets

y buy Ne1IoIno IU busF FuopIt'
Brings 0oldsn Health and henessc ylgoF
specific for Constipation. Inflps~iion. IlYoy
h1d KAlney Troubler, pfnplor is1efas inpurs
Blood Bal Breath. Siurgish lieHeis. ll-saiaena
9nd baokacle It's hscky IWnnaln Tea in fAli.
~ form, ~ csEis . ipx i'fhnls FisI< ~
HCLLisTfn DFr1 cufipNF haiiis ni, VIZ.
s0iDEs npccEts Foe s.lL0s pc"rls
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05

To ths br'erless cactl1. the horn
less COW and spineless man has now
been added the boOzeiess saloon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
ReguIar Meeting

OF Chadwick Chapter No. 81 Or
der Of Eastern Star. Tuesday even
ing, May 5 az s O'Clock; initiation,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05

Wonder how some OF the laws the
postofice department makes would
stand the supreme court test?
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
Bniousncss and CONSTIPATION.

For years | was Troubled with bill
iousness and constipation. which
made life miserable for me. My
appetite failed me. lost my usual
force and vitality. pepsin prepara-
tions and cathartics only made mat
ters worse. do not know where
should have been today had not
tried Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. The tablets relieve
the III feeling at once, strengthen
the digestive functions. purify the
stomach, liver and blood, helping
the system 10 do rs work naturally
Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birmingham,
Ala. These tablets are for sale BY
DIR. Stones drug store.
For a burn or scald apply Cham
berlaln's Salve. II will allay the
pain almost instantly and quickly
heal the injured parts. For sale BY
DIR. Stones drugstore.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05

The education OF the colt should
begin the day Il Is born, which vii
prevent breaking" late on.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05

A manure pile and spreader, aud
a weakly meadow suggen how 20
u1e spare day IN spring.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
BIKE NEWS
=, Frank Moore.

allowing sanctions have been
nv the National Cycling As
!, IN a bulletin from the
!, control. dated April 22:
4 t7--Belleville, ILL.,, Peerless
4 and cycle Meet. Carl Balm
..,uager, st. Louis, Mo.
4 10th and Saturday evenings
{ssOiember 5, at Revere. Mass.
4 rack, near Boston, (also
|ah. July 4th AMI Labor Day.
4 cyele Track Association.
n races have been sactioned
!, following places and dates;'
n, valley Stream, L. L.. 10
handicap, International Cycle
kion. - n.
i 4 Camden to Atlantic City,
4 Fourth Annual Race of the
4 wheelmen. of Philadelphia.
4 TO- Irvlngton-Milburn, On.
E-mIle handicap. Bay View
|usn Of Newark, n. j.. Richard
Secretary OF Committee. S75
slr,h street, Newark, n. J.
|urr Track Work Progressing.
h Is being hustled on the new
,urE track, and there seems to
doubt that the track win be.
'd!ncss for the formal opening
" 10th as planned. The franz
IOrk Is all up, ready for the
!. The completion OF this
marks the beginning OF a new
y this historic spot-from the
/ view point--and Il is con
h expected that the coming
will be the most important
iterestlng that vailsburg has
messed.
pended Riders Reinstaicd.
uletin from r. r. Kelsey.
an Of the board of control,
A.. announces that on May
will be given to
lowing riders. who have been
suspension for competing IN
toned races: Richard Andres.
ndt, John Brennan. l.. Brand,
. Carroll. w. j. Cullen, II.
lader. Jr., A. B. Carlson.
e Carmen. c. +. Quest, r. b.
". /. Eberle, A. j. Ennis,
Ertel. Benz. Eveason. c. !.
Michael Forrari, p. Hahn.
Harty, VIM. Heitmann. J. c.
G. A. Harmes, Peter Hensch.
incl. A. Holzhauser. r. A.
:. Johns, Curtis Jackson, +.
les. Ernest Jokus. ]. Kauf-
Watson Kluezek, George
Charles Lange. Louis Lusar-
rles Lamberton, Joseph Ma
J. c. Miller. william Morton,
ieusehaefer. VIM. G. Nelson,
liter. l.. ochlor. A. b. Powell
hn j. Perry. IL. T.. Peters,
~, John Reeber. n. ], Sioh-
swenson. A. swenson. c. A.
D, W. seIbert. Albert Sehry-
Van der Veer. VIM. X. Van
,, Daniel Van Iderstine, Wm.
William Wldman, Charles
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05

The hog grower who quits when
price Is at the bottom Is never In N
game when price Is al the top
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-05-05
SOUTHERN PACIFIC
II. r. TIME CARD
TIME CARD
Leaving Salem.

Portland and intermediate stations,
local ............ ..6:1b n. m.
Portland and intermediate stations.
local ..........,. SOD q. IN.
West woodburn, wilsonville. Tmai-
attn. Portland. limited 9i30 a. IN.
Portland and intermediate stations.
local ..... .... .1i;03 a. m.
Portland and intermediate stations.
local -. ........ 1850 D. m.
West Woodburn, wilsonville. Tuala-
tin, Portland. limited 4:02 D. M.
Portland and intermediate stations.
local ..,... ....,...5:35 D. m.
Arriving salem.
Portland and intermediate stations.
local ..,.,... ......S:Sb a. m
Portland and intermediate stations.
local ..,...........l0 .l0:45 a. m.
Portland, Tualatin. wilsonville. West
Woodburn. limited .t1:1s a. m.
Portland and intermediate station.
local ........,.... 1873 p. m
Portland and intermsaiate stations,
local .,,.,........ 400 p. m.
Portland. Tualatin. Wilsonville. West
Woodburn. limited. b;47 .. m.
Portland and intermediate stations.
,ocal ........... 1850 D. IN.
wM. McMURRAY.
Gen. Pass. Agt.. Portland, Oregon.
Jno. VI. scott. Asst. q. T.. A.