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The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11
FROnrd Of Supervisors

The Board met on Monday, Jan 9th. Present-Supervisols Hughes and Fur Ter. Absent-Chairman Baker. Super visor Hughes presided as Chairman pro tenn. It was then determined by lot that Supervisor Furrer shall hold for four years, and Supervisor Hughes for two years. Demand of Gilmer, Salisbury & Co.,, for $2500, for making road from Yuma to Tyson's Wells, postponed for further consideration. Officers reports examined, and accounts audited. Bids invited for County printing and advertis- ing; notice thereof given to G. Tyng and J. Reilly. Ordered that the Sheriff pro- cure three cords of hard wood for use at Court House.
 Jan. 7th. Present-Supervisor Hughes and Furrer. Absent-Chairman Baker Supervisor Hughes acting as Chairman pro tenn. Minutes read and approved.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11

LATE adviceS from MOhave County and from San Francisco. give a hopeful aspect to affairs of the McCrackin M. Go. The north end of the mine looks very well; six men are at work on openings into the ore body, and four men are working in the Bateman tun- nel on contract. Ore-cruShing can be resumed as soon as pend- ing compromises are perfected for settling outstanding indebted ness. The Company's proposal is 10 pay ten per cent. cash on all its unpaid drafts, and the balance in three, six, nine and twelve months. This offer has been ac- cepted, except by some Arizona holders of drafts. All the Con- pany's other indebtedness has been settled, and the Ari- zona creditors will probably see the wisdom of compromising, and allowing the concern to be put in motion again.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11

Maricopa County, and is in charge of their foreman, Mir. E. B. Craw- ford. About a year ago they drove in there some 650 head of stock cattle; not long ago they drove in about $50; and are now making arrangements to take Tn 300 more. They bought land from Fowler and the Starrar Brothers, and have made sub- stantial improvements in the shape of buildings and corralS. They bought @ hundred brood mares there, and have recently imported fine stallion for them. These matters are mentioned to give an idea of the money eX- pended by stockmen in purchase of property and supplies, and for wages, etc., in any country which offers them inducements for set ting. The valleys along Salt and Gila rivers are arabic and irriga- ble; but the eastern part of Mari copa County, while affOrding few attractions for the farmer, is in- comparable for grazing. It ap- pears to be generally conceded that it is better country for cat tie than for sheep. The grazing interest can be made a very im- portant one in that County, and should be fostered by judicious legislation and by fair treatment from County officers.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11

SIC-A-HOOT, Chief of part of the MOhave Indians, died near Fort MOhave about a month ago; and there is now some prospect that his followers will recognize the supremacy of Hook -a-rOW, and go to live upon the reservation with the rest of the tribe. The rivalry between these Chiefs engendered much bitter feeling among the Indians. Rations are new being issued, which help them through the cold weather. They planted considerable wheat this season, which is growing we'll and prom ises to yield a fair crop. The boarding-sc building is nearly finished, and will be ready for business in about six weeks. It will accommodate about one hun dred Indian children. Agent Mallory went to San Francisco last night to buy utensils, bed ding and school books and furni- ture for 1t.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11
ADONDE
And Railroad Matters.

This Spanish word, translated by the officially given to the new railroad Station thirty miles east of Yuma. Last week it was currently reported that the new station would be called "Gila"-an ap- propriate name. On Wednesday it was formally opened for business, and the first regular train was run out there, in charge of conductor A. F. George, and drawn by engine |" 80" lately brought down here for regular work east of Yuma. The train on its return trip brought in 46 cars from the front, most of them empty. This fact alone gives some idea of the quantities of bridge timbers, rails, ties and other material being sent forward. A number of our citizens went out to the front by that first train, and returned much pleased and astOnished at the immense amount of work done on the road during the past six weeks They report the construction train as standing, on Wednesday, over four miles beyond Adonde; parties of con- struction men were at work at intervals for forty miles beyond. A strong force was engaged on the heavy work at Mo hawk Gap, which it is expected to have finished by the time the construction train gets there; thus avoiding delay in putting down the regular one and half miles of track per day. The Gap is to be reached before Feb 1st The distance is com- monly called sixty-siX miles by wagon road. The following has been given as the schedule for trains east of Yuma:
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11

Passengers are to be carried at the rate of ten cents per mile; freight at a maxi mum of fifteen cents per ton per mile. At these rates the fare to Maricopa Wells will be $l670; to Tucson about $2290. The fare to Tucson is now S60.00 by stage The saving would be of over $4000 in money including cost of meals, and of two days and three nights in time. Freight would be delivered at Tucson in half day from Yuma at an average cost of 114 cents per pound; it is now delivered by wagons ill twenty days at cost of 5 to 511l cents per pound. To Eastern people the above railroad rates will seem high; so they will to us out herein time; and we shall hold sand-lot meetings, and denOunce monopolics. But just at this time the people of Arizona are disposed to look upon the s. r. R. k. with feelings of true gratitude: q. {. "a lively sense of fayors expected"
 Adonde bids fair to be a lively town until the next station is establshed-say near Mohawk. Mr. A. j. F2nlay, has gone there as agent of the railroad company. He is well known to all old Arizonans' having been for many years agent at VnDn, for +Ia ctnorn hpot and roiIroad d companies. Billy Klein, formerly of Dos Palmas and still of the Palace Hotel of this town, has set up his portable hotel at | AdoAde. A number of saloons and dance houses (ofcanvas) are being putup, and the new town will have more of "Wein weib and gesang" than Martin Luther ever thought about The enterprising firm of II. s. Fitzgerald 6I Co, is having built portable wooden structure in which it will carry on general forwarding and merchandise business. For some weeks Adonde will be the point of departure, and base, of parties attracted to the southeastern part of this County by the late exciting mining developments in the vicinity of SantO Domingo. A freight and passenger platform (portablc) has been laid down and was ready for business yesterday. The stage and ex- press companies also have offices there.
 In few weeks Adonde will fade; but it will never die, unless the name kills it. In its immediate vicinity are more than thirty sections of gcod land; some of which toward Fillibuster is as rich as farmer could ask. The Gila river af- lords plenty of water for irrigation, partic- ularly in winter when most needed for grain crops. The existence there of a railroad station is already attracting atten- ton to thls land, and will lead to its early occupation and cultivation. Adonde will live to furnish its settlers with provisions and whiskey.
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11

Accounts audited. Bids for printing and advertising opened; contract awarded to George Tyng, the lowest bidder. Bill of H. w. Klein, for meals furnished to Off, cers of Election, disallowed. Reports of Tax Collector and Treasurer compared and ordered of file. Sundry accounts re- ferred to H. N. Alexander, Esq, District Attorney. Ordered that the Clerk notify the Probate Judge and the Treasurer to meet the Chairman pro tenn at this office, at two o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose of appointing a Member of the Board. Ad- journed till Monday, Jan. 18tb, at ten o'clock, A. M
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11
VERY considerable herds (

VERY considerable herds of cattle are now being gathered in various parts of Arizona, which are pre-eminently adapted to stock-raising. Among the largest is that of P. Redondo and D. Balsz, residents of Yuma. Their range is at Sun1oWer Valley, in
The Arizona sentinel., 1879-01-11

CONSTRUCTION Of the railroad from Adonde to MaricOpa Wells, and even to Tucson, is not, on the whole, likely to be an eXpen- sive work. There will be com paratively few gulches or caions to cross, and few deep cuts or long fills. Trestle work and lit tie bridges entail enormous eX- pense for timber, for hauling and for mechanics. The nature of the country for nearly 2C0 miles east of Adonde is unusually favorable for railroad building.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
The Aged Mans Death.

Serene and calm the old man lies upon
his couch of death. The pale hands wait
ing to receive the palm, are patiently folded.
The brow, so soon to wear the crown, bears
even now halo of purity in the soft snowy
locks which encircle it. At eventide the
light has come, but it dazzles not with its
brightness, 'tis rather clear, calm light,
beaming trustful peace.
Reverently we draw near; through the
clouds of our poor earth vision comes strug-
Cling glimmering ray from the home OF
the purified. We thank the gracious Giver
that he sends us this kindly CLEAN, and we
pray that its tender influence may linger
with us through all the turmoil of the years
to come.
What has life brought to him who now SO
quietly awaits the coming of the death
angel? The old man was once child way
ward and wild, he was once headstrong
youth, filling his days with mingled aspira
tions, mistakes and failures. Later, as q
man, he has known the tumultuous struggles
Of lfe's stern battlefield. Mingled with
all, have come in the sweet influences OF
home and of love. Disappointments, be
reavements, too, have accomplished theii
part. The objects of his love and care have
bten removed, aud desolation has followed
Now all is finished. The discipline of tn,
years has done its purifying work, and thu,
made ready another inhabitant of heaven
Press the lips reverently upon the marbl,
brow, smooth tenderly the soft hair, fitting
type in its whiteness of the soul now stain
less. One moment toiler ON our poor earth
now taking his appointed place in the para
disc of his God.-Selected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
" Because 1 Loved You I"

In one of the late wars of Italy call
was made for more men. 1t was not an ap-
peal to the patriotism of nation in the first
pride OF bravery and anticipated victory,
but an imperative command that all should
be ready, as occasion required, to uphold
the feeble hands of an exhausted and al
most despairing band. There was no lib
erty of choice, Every one upon whom the
lot fell was Immediately to respond, or fur
nish another to go in his stead. Among the
rest, the fatal lot came to poor young man
who was the only support of his aged par
ents. 1t was in vain for him to plead that
he could not leave them to perish of hunger
and neglect. There could be no exemp-
tions When he carried the news TO them
they said, "hly son, we cannot give you up I;
we will sell the little all we have and pur-
chase substitute" Accordingly they gath
cred about them the few household relics of
other days, and sold them, but alas there
could be no one found TO take his place.
And so the sorrowful day came round, and
there was no alternative for him but TO go.
When he took farewell of those stricken
ones, they pressed upon him the little bag
of gold, in the hope that he might yet find
some one who, in those times of poverty and
distress, might be willing TO risk his life for
that meagre treasure. The poor boy had
not gone far before he met his cousin from
a distant part of the country. They grasped
hands, but the other, perceiving his sad
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
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looks, inquired the cause. He told him all.
=" will CO." said the cousin; "there is no
independent upon memo one 10 mourn my
fate should fall in battle The offer was
joyfully accepted, and the money rendered
with gratitude and Thanksgiving. But he
refused it, saying, al have done IL because
comes TO you from the battlefield that |
did 1t because loved your
Who is not filed with admiration at such
heroism and self-sacrifce We all know how
hard it is for one to endure hardships, and
much more to risk life, for mother. And
yet how many of us live as though we had
never heard of that one great and sufficient
sacrifice made for all The Lord of heaven
came down TO earth to save us, not from
mere physical death, but from death eter-
nal not this poor, frail, suffering body, that
sometimes finds death welcome release,
but that immortal, unfathomed soul, which,
though capable of bearing all the pangs of
death, yet dies not. And that little mes
sage, which the poor soldier told his relative
would speak to him from his death-wounds,
is all that our Lord asks us to remember
:" did it because | loved you" Doubtless
the memory of that cousin will be cherished
by generations of the family which was
saved from desolation by his noble sacrifice.
But do we thus appreciate what the match
less love of our Saviour has done for us
No; while we behold everywhere the blight
of envyings, malic, and strife, and Sabbaths
profaned, is it not evident that this message
of divine love is scorned ?
Let us do, then, dearest brothers,
What will best and longest please us;
Follow not the ways Of others,
But trust ourselves to Jesus"
-Presbyferian.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
To "My Sweet LOrd.v


The Novoja Vremia tells the following
touching story about most extraordinary
letter which recently was delivered or about
to be delivered into the st. Petersburg mail
An imperial officer, at the lower end of the
ladder, died suddenly and left his wife and
three children entirely unprovided for. After
the lapse of couple of months, all the
furniture and clothes of the family had
gone to the pawnbroker's shop, and nothing
was left but cold, starvation and an unpaid
rent bill. In this misery, the eldest child,
boy of six years, sat down and wrote in
secrecy the following letter.
MY SWEET LORD: Mother and my two little
sisters have nothing to eat and are very hungry
Won't you please send me kopeks that may
buy bread to them and shall pay back the mo-
ney when grow bigger. Yours truly. 50
With this letter, which was addressed to
God in the High Heavens" the boy ran to
the nearest station, but being unable to
reach the box and slip down the letter, he
asked a gentleman who stood beside him to
help him. The gentleman, who happened
to be the minister of the parish, caught
sight of the address and opened the letter
and read it. He then accompanied the boy
home, provided for the immediate needs of
the family, and next Sunday, having told
the story in the church, he made hand
some collection of fifteen hundred rubles
among the congregation for the widow and
her children.-Nep York Times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
A Sweet Sound.

The word Sabbath has a sweet sound; a
restful, peaceful, hopeful sound. Whatever
changes the Sabbath may have undergone,
in the change of dispensations, as to the
time, or manner of its observance, its essen.
tial meaning has been the same. 1t has al
ways meant what it means now, rest from
labor, reverent remembrance of God, and
rejoicing anticipation of his favor. The
Sabbath under the Christian dispensation,
however, has an unparalleled fullness and
preciousness of meaning, as compared with
the Jewish Sabbath. 1t carries with it a COM
munication of divine delights, and a fore
taste of heavenly joys, which are peculiar to
the gospel The Jewish Sabbath, as enjoyed
after Israel obtained sure possession of
the Land of Promise, must have been, espe-
cially to the spiritual Israelite, notwith-
standing all its rigors, day of gladness.
Sitting down under his own vine and fig
tree, in the land flowing with milk and
honey, how he would congratulate himself
on his escape from the weary march and
burning heat of the wilderness, and all the
slavery and idolatry of Egypt How in
the remembrance of past mercies, and the
enjoyment of present privileges, would he
extol the name of Jehovah But how much
Bioo.ci eho oPiiiouoi ohiiSbocnihcHt anu Sdt'
isfaction of the devout worshiper on the
first day OF the week, that great joy.day,
which the uniformity of apostolic example
as truly as the fruit of inspiration as apos
tolic teaching-has made the Sabbath of the
Christian church day forever consecrateo
to the honor of risen Jesus, and the re
memDrance of finished redemption. The
harp of prophecy in the hands of the swee
singer of Israel sounded forth, centuries il
advance, the keynote of this Sabbatic joy
How sweet the inspired strain: The ston,
which the builders refused is become tn,
headstone of the corner. This is the Lord
doing it is marvellous in our eyes. This i
the day which the Lord hath made we will
rejoice and be glad in it." The enrapture'
exile of Patmos strikes an answering chord
al was in the Spirit on the Lords day
| Rev. DR.. Cornelius.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
A Good NeighbOr.

In Germany, during the war, a captain of
cavalry was ordered out upon foraging ex-
pedition. He put himself at the head of his
troops, and marched to the quarter assigned
him. 1t was solitary valley, in which
hardly anything but woods could be seen.
Finding in the midst of it small cottage,
he approached, and knocking at the door, it
was opened by an old and venerable man,
with beard silvered by age "Father,"
said the officer, show me field where /
may set my troops to forage in" The old
man complied, and, conducting them out of
the valley, after a quarter of an hours march
came to a fine field of barley. Here is
what we are in search Of" exclaimed the
captain "father, you are true and faith
ful guide" Wait yet few minutes" re-
piled the old man follow me patiently a
little further The march was accordingly
resumed, and at the distance of a mile they
arrived at another field of barley. The
troops Immediately alighted, cut down the
grain, trussed it, and remounted. The Off.
Ger thereupon said to his conductor Father,
you have given yourself and us unnecessary
trouble; the first field was far better than
this" every true, sir" replied the good
old man, I" but it was not mine" e."-Selected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
The Right Place.

I" If only were somewhere else than Just
here If only my companions and surround
ings were different; if only my work in the
world were better suited to my tastes and
peculiarities-how much more efficient, as
well as happier, l should be in my life"
This is the thought of a great many of
Gods dear children. But what a mistake
it is God knows each child of his through
and through. He knows where that child
belongs and what that child needs. He has
set the station, he has fixed the sphere of
that child. And just there, with just those
surroundings and at just that ife-work, that
child can better serve God and find truer
enjoyment than would elsewhere be possible.
You may seem to be making poor success
of life in your present position but of one
thing be sure, you could never fill another
place satisfactorily, if you do not fill this
one-and fit into it easily, while you are do
ing its duties.-S. s. Times.
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passes through period of life attended by
many qualifications. Having gone over a
year or two past sixty, he arrives at stand
still. But athwart this is the viaduct called
the turn Of life, which, If crossed in safety,
leads to the valley Of "old age" round which
the river winds, and then beyond, without
boat or causeway to effect his passage. The
bridge is, however, constructed Of fragile
material and it depends how it is trodden
whether it bend or break. Gout and apo
plexy are also in the vicinity TO waylay the
traveller, and thrust him from the pass but
let him gird up his loins and provide him
self with filter staff, and he may trudge on
in safety and with perfect composure. To
quit metaphor, " The turn of life" is turn
either into prolonged walk or into the
grave. The system and powers having
reached the utmost expansion, now begin
either to close like flower at sunset, or
break down at once. One injudicious
stimulant, single fatal excitement, may
force 1t beyond its strength, whilst careful
supply of props, and the withdrawal of all
that tends to force plant, will sustain it in
beauty and vigor until night has entirely
spt in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-28
Teachers.

The best teacher in the world is mother !;
the next best is father. Father and mother
give force by their example and efforts to
the teachings of the secular school and of
the Sunday-school Inspiration and energy
in study depend very largely upon the tone
Of the family. 1t is pleasant thing for a
boy to associate with all his studies the
voice and help of father and mother This
is especially true in connection with Biblical
teaching. We remember very well the old
book Of fine steel engravings, illustrat-
ing in chronological order salient Biblical
events, from the creation to the days of St.
John. 1t was our Sunday-afternoon book,
and mother was the teacher. We touch the
book to-day reverently. 1t is twenty-six
years since the hands that held it before our
eager eyes were made numb in death. With
the pictures, as we look at them now, we
associate the tones of her voice, and the
sweet, practical, valuable counsels which she
gave. Surely there is no school like home
and there is no teacher like mother.-Sun
ddy-schoOl Journal.
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Sleep. Q

As sleep is the period for replenishing the
system, for restoring the cells wasted by the
nervous activity Of the day---the period when
the processes of digestion reach their final
result by identifying the new nutriment with
the system in the place of the waste Of the
tissues-it follows that children need more
sleep than grown persons. Many who might
be plump, active and happy, if given suffi.
cient sleep, are faccid and sallow, weary and
fretful, because they do not sleep enough to
allow the demand of the system for nutri-
ment to be supplied. Children of ten feel it
very hard that they are sent to bed early,
while the grown people sit up and enjoy
themselves long after they are in bed. If
any children chance to read this paragraph,
to them we would say you need more sleep
than your parents, because you have to grow
and they do not. You need to use a great
deal of the food you eat in growing larger
and stronger; if you consume it all in ac-
tivity, you will not have enough TO grow
with. Therefore, you ought to sleep great
deal, and let the body rest from exercise if
you would grow strong and healthy.