The Arizona sentinel., 1888-05-05

attracted much attention, as 1t proved to b
 Mrs Langtry's private car. The member
 of the troupe with the exception of Mrs
 Langtry, came out of the car and promen
 aded, expressing themselves as being de lighted with this pleasant town. Th'
 "Jersey Lily' did not trod the soil of west
 ern Arizona, but from the window of he
 luxuriant car gazed with unmistakabl'
 pleasure upon the magnificent surrounding and beautiful gardens of Yuma, the coming
 metropolis of Arizona.
 David II. Field has left samples at tn, SENTINEL office of marble taken from hi quarry near Gila City. The marble is tint grained and is found in large quantities There seems to be several distinct deposits of it; some strata are white, others pink and mottled. The quarries will undoubt edly prove valuable, being near the railroad and found in such large bodies. MT. Field proposes opening up the claims at once. A big crowd of Chinamen spent few hours in town last Sunday; they were on their way to California from New Mexico. During the rush at the stores Mir. Burke kindly assisted friend of his, prominent storekeeper, to sell goods; it is said that MT. Burke sold them Royal baking powder for cove oysters, and the Chinamen went on their way rejoicing.
 Bennett and Compton were awarded the ! contract on Wednesday for feeding the prisoners confined in the county jail. The county printing contract was not awarded. The award will be made on the first of June next; in the meantime no county printing will be done
 Frank B. Wightman, a former resident of Yuma, arrived here few days since and and will hereafter act as manager for MT. A. Franks store. Frank is an extremely popular and sterling business man and is a welcome acquisition to the growing city of Yuma.
 ''Doc" Williams has opened his saloon, | in the Ringwald building, corner Second and Main streets. The house has been ren- ovated throughout and furnished with new and tasty saloon furniture and presents a very neat and attractive appearance. Give him call.
 During the heavy sandstorm of Wednes- day on the California desert west bound freight train collided with the Arizona ex- press. Both trains were badly damaged but fortunately no person was injured. The accident occurred near Whitewater station.
 Work will be commenced on the A. o. U. w. hall next month. The building will be erected corner of Third and Main streets The lot has been purchased and enough is subscribed to guarantee the building of an ornamental structure.
 The Yuma Indians are preparing to hold grand pow WOW for the purpose of con- firming the election of Miguel as chief, or to elect some one else in his stead. Miguel was elected about twelve months ago for the term of one year.
 The Mexican government has confirmed General Andrade's title to the lands located at Lerdo. A resident agent will be ap- pointed at San Diego, Yuma and San Fran cisco for the sale of the lands
 The school managed by the Sisters of St. Joseph has deservedly met with great success this term. There are Il3 children in attendance; ffty-one boys and sixty-two girls.
 George Bennett & Company have opened their new restaurant corner of Madison avenue and Jones Street. The table is first class and the attendance is all that could be desired.
 The SENTINEL is happy to announce to its readers the convalesence of Charley, Judge c. A. Brinley's youngest son, who has been dangerously ill for some time past.
 WANTED. for clearing the fol- lowing land: N. Sec. 34, and S. Sec P, Tp. s., R. p w.; $40 acres. Refer to F. L. Ewing, Esq, agent, Yuma, A. T.
 Solomon Stahl and John Speece, of Penn sylvania, are in town looking around. MT. Stahl is nephew of our enterprising citi- zen, Mir. Chris. Horner.
 Those of our farmers who are in need of good rabbit-proof fencing should call on o. H. Willis and examine the work done by his patent fence machine.
 The Yuma Indians are having great time these days playing foot ball and billiards; an exciting game of the latter was played near the Gila yesterday.
 An official notice published in the Ex- aminer calls for proposals for various SUD- plies for the different Indian reservations for the coming year.
 Mrs. Esther S. Post has made applica- ton iR the Probate Court for letters of ad- in the Estate of Albert G. Post deceased.
 The Sheriff of Gila County while on his way to Yuma with convict J. Arvizu, lost his prisoner and at last accounts had not found him.
 Although not noticed by many of our citizens the anemoter indicated that we had | 3 little wind 'taround these parts," during The week