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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07
Tie Oldest Living Man.

The oldest man in the civilized world,
it may be said with reasonable safety, ID
Macy Ference, a peasant in Barcs, Hum
gary. He was born in Hedrahely, 121
years ago next September. He passed
his boyhood on the little farm Of his
parents. He was not an especially robust
child. He could not haul and split wood.
pitch hay, and tame colts, as could bis
three strapping brothers, who died half
century ago. His father regarded him
with disfavor, because he was too weak
to do more than a peasant woman's work.,
and did not earn enough to pay for his
food. At the age of 10, however, Macy
suddenly developed into phenomenally
muscular man. His chest widened, his
arms and legs hardened, and his girth
increased. He became famous local
wrestler, and did more work in day
than most peasants near Hedrahely did
In two.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07

Der doctor says dassent smoke
Anudder cigarette.
,R else NV name is Mud. Der blokel
I'll give IN soup, you bet!
Der dry OF fossle! Wot's be know
About der juice o life?
He's nut'n but holy show,
M timer den knife!
wouldn't be dat dry OF cuss
Fur all der world cud give!
Der amt nobody knows, but us
Young fellows, how to live! :,
-Netu York State Camp Journal
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07

GOLD dollars are said to command q
premium, as they have almost disap-
peared from view. 1t is puzzle what
they we're ever made for, as they were
always inconvenient and getting mixed
with small coin. Their scarcity is at
tributed to their use for bangles and
other articles of ornament, s..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07
Sharks Use the Suez Canal.

It is said that before the Isthmus of
Suez was pierced by the canal there were
almost no sharks in the Mediterranean,
the passage through the Straits of Glib
raltar not being to their liking; but now
they come in by way of the canal, and in
such numbers that in more than one
watering-place, and especially on the
Adriatic Sea, the sign has gone up for
bathers to "Beware of Sharks"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07
RUSSIAN BLOCK HOUSE.


gigantic ravines, its snow covered noun
tains and glaciers, and enormous rivers, as
any on this cotinent. 1t has population
of about 80, 900, only 5000 of whom are
whites.
The few towns that are to be found arc
scattered along the coast, and are princi-
pally trading and fishing stations. The
most important is Sitka, formerly the seat
of the Russian Governor, and at that time
called New Archangel. 1t has popula,
ton of about 1900. and is the headquar-
ters of the United States authorities. II
has Notifications, magazines, and a mag.
hectic observatory, and has Greek
church and bishop. 1t also boasts of q
training school for Indian children.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07

The Royal Meteorological Society
of England is making collection OF
photographs of lightning flashes. On
each photograph is noted the time OF
the flash and the interval between 1t
and the thunder.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07

Two American girls who will shortly
wed titled foreigners are Miss Gwendolen;
Caldwell, toundress of the Catholic Uni
versity at Washington, and Miss Caroline
FITZGERALD, of New York. The former
will wed Prince Murat; the latter Lord
Edmond Fitzmaurice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07

A LONDON physician of eminencs
maintains that the most potent cause
of the dissemination of disease Is kiss
ing. Dear, dear, is love diseoses
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-07

Maine packed last year 100000 cases
of sardines.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

The executive council of the Amer
lean Bankers Association, after con-
sidering the proposition submitted to
the recent convention of the associa-
ton at Kansas City, by President St.
John, of the Mercantile National
Bank of New York, for the increase of
silver coinage, and the corresponding
decrease of greenbacks, have adopted a
resolution that the proposition could
not be recommended to Congress.
This should induce the friends of
silver to make still stronger pull,
and determined to win their fight at
all hazards. There is nothing dis
couraging about this now development
and 1t would have been a very strange
thing for the bankers to have done
-Tombstone Prospector.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

IT is reported that the Senate Com
mittee on arid lands will recommend
to the Senate the purchase of Lower
California from the Mexican Govern
IAent. This step is deemed advisable,
in view of the fact that the Colorado
desert, tract of about 100000
acres, most of which is very fertile soil
and only needs water to make it
highly productive, lies half in San
Diego county, and half in Lower Cal
ifornia, extending from Mount San
Jacinto to the mouth of the Colorado
river; and the only practicable way of
irrigating it is by conducting water
upon it from the Colorado river at a
point below the United States bound
airy line. -Informant.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26
Prolific Alfalfa.

The first alfalfa ever planted in this
county was seeded by the Evans
family, on their ranch adjoining this
city on the south. The seed vas pro
cured in San Bcrnardino county, il
the year 1859, at cost of 81 Der
pound, and only enough was to be had
to plant three foQrths Of an acre.
From this small patch they often Oh
tain from eight to ten tons OF hay per
season; and in one season they OBJ
tain from the place 300 pounds of
seed, which they readily disposed of at
the rate of 90 cents per pound. This
small acreage continued to produce
crops until lS79-just twenty years
without reseeding.
James Evans has now growing on
his place alfalfa that was seeded in
1865, and it is just as productive to
day 40 II ever was. Vi$alia Times,
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

THE printed report of the Citizens
Executive Committee on water storage
to the Senatorial Committee, has been
received at this office. The report is
replete with interesting data and the
compilation of the different facts pre-
scented is excellent. A map of the
irrigable lands of the ella valley in
Yuma County, is also part of the re-
port, and is unquestionably magnifi
cent piece of work. In fact the entire
pamphlet shows that great efforts have
been made to do justice to the subject
treated. The secretary of the COM
mittee who wrote and prepared the re-
port is to be complimented on the
success of this work.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26
Free Coinag sc.

The Silver Convention, soon to meet
at st. Louis, will doubtless give the
largest share of its attention to the
discussion of the free coinage of the
white metal. This is matter not
only of special Importance to the silver
producing States and Territories, but
also of great general concern to the
nation. The free coinage of silver
would enlarge the use for that metal
and would thereby increase the de-
mand for it.
The free coinage Of silver would also
have a direct national benefit. 1t
would increase the amount of cur
rency in the shape either of silver
dollars or of certificates representing
silver dollars in actual existence.
This would help to meet the growing
demand of the country fer a circulat
ing medium, and would, in measure,
relieve the tension Of financial strin-
gency. 1t would tend to arrest the
danger of an actual national scarcity
of money, with its threats of business
and industrial depression, and of
the cruel pinchings Of poverty.-Den
yer Times.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

ARIZONA miners do not want Mexi
can lead admitted free of duty. The
tariff on lead was for the purpose of
protecting the American production
and the ruling Ct the Secretary of the
Treasury should not deal in bubbles,
but positively assert that the law was
passed for that purpose and must be
enforced. Unfortunately nearly all
of the large smelling companies Insist
upon a ruling which will admit lead
free, making that metal cheap and
thereby preventing the American pro-
duct from receiving a fair price. A
ruling which will insist upon the
proper enforcement of the laws,
means additional prosperity for
Arizona.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

THE Southern Pacific Company is
not given to going about looking for
cities which it may build up and as
sist, and when it secures terminal ana
wharf franchises in city, as it has
done in San Diego, it is because there
is business to be done there which
that company wants. There is nC
doubt but that the San Diego 4 East
ern Terminal railroad will be the con-
Meeting link between San Diego and
Yuma, and the Southern Pacific has
already secured the franchise ana
privileges from Carlson Graves
South. Cal. Informant.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

Hon. R. E. SLOAN, of Pinal county,
has been appointed Judge of the First
Judicial District. Judge Sloan rep
resented Piral county in the Fifteenth
Legislative Council, and his record in
that body was one of which he has
reason to be proud. An able, intelli
gent aud independent gentleman, his
course as Legislator met with the
commentator of both Democrats and
Republicans, He is young man,
but an experienced lawyer, a deep
student and a conservative thinker,
one who, the Sentinel predicts will
make his mark as a jurist, for his
good judgment and honest energy are
known to all who have the good
fortune of his acquaintance.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26
The South cua Canal Pamphlet.

The South ella Canal Company has
issued brochure descriptive of the
lands and productions Of Yuma county,
which Is without doubt the best and
most interesting yet published. The
pamphlet is full of valuable reading
and the facts presented are sure to be
Of great value to this county. The
subjects handled, are treated in
mastery manner, and must command
the attention of all who peruse the
work. A full description is given of
the canal owned by the company, and
the fertile lands which it will irrigate.
whilst full credit is given to the other
irrigating enterprises of Yuma county
The following extract is taken from
the pamphlet:
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

No treasury in the world ever con
tanned SO vast sum of money as the
United States The last statement
shows that there is in the Treasury
vaults over six hundred millions in
gold and silver coin and bullion. OF
gold coin and bullion the amount is
1903, 504, 3l9; silver coin and bullion,
$3l5,343,lS0. By the side of this
vast accumulation the treasures of
other countries, and those recorded in
history, sink into insignifcance.-S. F.
Examiner.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

The SENTINEL believes that the
Board of Supervisors should appoint
road overseers and order them to at
once proceed to OPEN roads wherever
they are needed in the county and
that as cxpeditiously as possible. A
large number of settlers arc moving
into this section, and it is but simple
justice that they should have the
benefits of county roads, of which
there are but few at present; those
that do exist being almost impossible.
Another matter which the Supervisors
should give their immediate attention
is the building of bridges at convent
ent points across the various sloughs
and washes; they will have to be
built and if constructed now will cost
less than later on, as labor is cheaper
at the present than it will be in the
near future.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26
PRODUCTIONS.

Being in the latitude of Persia,
with similar climate, it is not I'M
reasonable to infer that there
should be a close relation in pro-
auctions. Of the cereals, all do
equally well. On the alluvium
along the river, from 40 to 60
bushels Of wheat per acre can he
raised, and proportionately Of oats
and barley. Corn can be grown if
planted very early or very late. Sorg-
hum and the true cane grow Iuxuri-
antly. Cotton becomes a perennial,
plants in Yuma having grown from
one seeding twelve years in success
sion. The lint may be gathered
continually from June to January.
The castor bean grows into miniature
trees and are as long lived as many
Of the ornamental trees of more
northern latitudes. Hemp is IL
digenous along the Colorado river,
its fiLer being Of good quality.
Ramie viii do equally well as hemp,
and the time viii come when its
cultivation will become an impor-
tant industry. The same may lie
said Of flax and tobacco.
1t is in the realm OF the GODDESS of
Pomona where the infinite riches of
this country will be found. All the
citrus fruits are at home in Yuma.
The orange the lemon and the lime
make fragrant with blossom and
fruit all the days of the year, and
such oranges, lemons and lines as
grow nowhere else in the United
States. Mexico and the islands of
the sea do not produce finer oranges;
in size, flavor and color they are
simply perfect. The lemons are
equals of Sicily, than which none
finer grow. The lime is as large,
juicy and purely acid as those Of
Acapulco Mexico, from whence
those for the California market
largely come.
The date grows as rapidly and
healthy as in Persia or Arabia, and
will in time become an important
tree for its fruit and ornamental pur-
poses. The long-lived olive is at
home here and will add its contin-
gent of oil andpickles to the wealthof
the land. From April to December
the fig may be gathered in perfec-
ton from the tree. All the pitted
fruits whose habitat is Persia grow
with an abandonment of grace and |
beauty unknown elsewhere.
What shall we say Of the endless
grape family that ripen here more
than a month in advance of any
other locality. Morocco, Spain
France nor Hungary, which have
sent us their finest varieties, cannot |
surpass Yuma. For productiveness,
size and flavor, our grapes are I'M
excelled.
The list of productions already
given, although long, might be ex-
tended indefinitely, for everything
native to the semi-tropics may be
added. This, however, is not
for in those already men
Toned are noted possibilities of
luxury and wealth for those who
settle in this virgin country.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

The Premier of Italy, Signor Crispi,
has given notice to the Pope that he
has perfect religious liberty, but will
not be allowed to encroach on the
sphere of national rights.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

CAPTAIN KELToN was the recipic.t
yesterday Of and exquisitely carved
set of chessmen from J. II. Shanessy,
os Yuma. The chessmen are carved
out of ivory and the work was done
10y japanese. Mr.. Kelton is very
proud of his gift.-Tombstono
Epitaph.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

LIEUT.. w. A. GLAssFoRD, who for
several years past has been officer in
charge of the United States Military
telegraph lines in the division of Cali
fornia and Arizona, was recently re
lieved by Lieut.. Greene and has gone
to Washington, D. c., where he will
hereafter be stationed.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

THE MaricOpans, who appear tc
want the earth and the fullness there
of, have 10y a re survey of the bound
afy line between Yuma and Maricopa
located the Harqua Hala Mines in
their county. Silver Belt.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

LAST Sundays San Francisco Exam
tneer, was undoubtedly the most
wonderful and valuable newspaper
published on the Pacific coast. 1t
consisted Of forty pages of matter and
every item and article was brimful of
interesting reading. The Erominer
by its enterprise has Justly gained the
proud name it now bears, the "Mon
arch of the daillps."
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

A DEMOCRATIC postmaster IN one OF
the thriving towns of Arizona, feeling
that his official head must soon come
off the other day wrote National Com
mitteeman George Christ, of this city,
asking him to endorse friend, a Re
publican; whom he wanted to have
place. In closing his letter he said:
"And now, my dear sir, in the name
of your ancient ancestor, do some
thing in this matter" -Nogales
Herald.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26
SENATOR STEWART says of Arizona

SENATOR STEWART says of Arizona
Territory;
"Arizona-I only passed through
the southern portion-has enormous
possibilities. The valley of the ella
is as fertile as the Nile. In that sec
ton there are 100000 acres that
can be reclaimed, one-third from the
surface water alone. Arizona has
about 10000 acres in cultivation.
possibly $50 miles of bitches, and, on
large reservoir at Walnut Grove, il.
The central porion,
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

STRANGERS visiting Yuma are charm
ed with the climate and delighted with
the myriads of fragrant roses, and
other flowers which are so plentiful,
that they crowd the bright green
leaves out sight.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

YUMA lemons, lines and oranges,
are the finest in the world
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26

RIPE oranges picked In Yuma
gardens, October oath.
The Arizona sentinel. [volume] (Arizona City [Yuma], Yuma County, A.T. [Ariz.]) 1872-1911, 1889-10-26
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-09
PUGILIsTIC sTATEsMAEsHIP,

There is a unique touch of patriotism in
the announcement that the pugilistic cham
pion of the world has determined TO follow
in the footsteps of John Morrissey and de-
vote himself to the public service. He an
nounces himself through the columns of the
New York Evening Sun as Democratic
candidate for Congress. Mr.. Sullivan
thinks that he is possessed of just the quail
ties that are needed in Congress, and init
mates that not the least of his recommended
tions is that if his logs are not promptly
rolled he can DO up the obstructionists to
the Queens taste.
The era of pugilistic craftsmanship ex
emplifed by the champion of generation
ago was not particularly brilliant; but per-
haps Mr.. Sullivan will be able to introduce
some new and striking features.
The suspension of the rules while
Mr.. Sullivan proceeds to knock
out factious opposition in one round would
be stunning success; and after he had got
bill through the House, to prohibit the
importation of the pauper prize fighters of
other lands, the way he could go over and
persuade the dignifed Senators to pass his
measure would establish an executive ses-
sion of new and lively variety. The most
prominent objection to Mr.. Sullivan's am
bition is the effect of his legislative career
in wearing out the Sergeants-at-arms and
the doubt whether the union of pugilism
and politics would be an elevation of poll
tics or an advertisement for the short
haired.
But there is another obstacle in the field
of practical politics, which Mr.. Sullivan
seems in danger of overlooking. That is
the fact that his engagements in the Mis-
sissippi Penitentiary are likely to interfere
with the prosecution of his Congressional
canvass next year.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-09
SPENT THE WEEK In BED.
Sad Plight of n Hotel Guest Whose Clothes
Were Stolen.

Were Stolen.
WASHINGTON, September S.-Several morn
ings ago Harry Mandel, a guest at the St.
Charles Hotel, awoke after a night of undis-
turbed slumber. He found that thief
had entered the room during the
night and had stolen two suits of
clothes. These garments, unfortunately, COM
posed the sum total of Mr.. Mandels wardrobe
and the gentleman found himself compelled to
remain in bed while his brother went to police
headquarters and reported the robbery to the
officers there.
Approaching the difficulty of Mr. Mandel's
position, Detective Mahon made an immediate
search for the stolen clothes, and on Friday
night he succeeded in finding them in pawn
shop, where the thief had disposed of them.
This fact was communicated to Mr.. Mandel
and yesterday that gentleman borrowed his
brothers clothes, while the latter, it is sup
posed, went to bed, and appeared at police
headquarters to claim the recovered property.
He was surprised, however, to find that before
he could secure his property. it would have to
go through the hands of Property Clerk Syl-
vester, and that he would himself have to be
identified before that Official would deliver the
goods
The property clerks office had been closed
for the day when Mr.. Mandel reached head
quarters, and in his distress he exclaimed:
Why, haven't suit of clothes to my name
and | am dead tired of staying in bed week"
I'VE could not help it." replied Inspector
Swindells; you will have to get those clothes
from the property clerk if it takes all the win
ter to do it."
Indignant at the ''law's delay" Mr.. Mandel
returned to his couch at the hotel and went to
bed to wait until such time as he may be able
to go through the forms prescribed ior reclaim
ing stolen property.