The Arizona sentinel., 1890-05-31

jewellers of Phoenix, will give to the lucky guesser of the population of the United States, a magnificent tilting water set, gold lined, satin finished, with cup and water bowl, of the best quadruple plate, and valued at fifty dollars. Every one who has any work done by this re- liable firm is entitled to one guess for each article repaired; the guess is registered and the person who comes nearest to naming the num- Der of inhabitants of the United States will win the above described valuable prize.
 Dan Devore and John Spiess have been prospecting for some time past in the GiIa City range, and a few days ago discovered a ledge of gold quartz which is likely to prove very valuable The ore is free milling the quartz friable and very rich in the yellow metal. The ledge is from four to six feet wide and is located near Gila City on the Southern Pacific railroad. The owners will push work on the new strike go as to determine as soon as possible the value of the mine.
 Henry Lesdos, who has purchased J. Stofella's fruit and grocery store on Main street next to Ramirez's s butcher shop, will dispose of the entire stock at below cost, as he has ordered an entire new line of confectionery and groceries from San Francisco. Call on him if you want bargains. MT. Lesdos has ordered new shelving and will re- model and renoyate the entire es- tablishment.
 Professor A. H. Wallace, pro lessor in charge of the Agricultural Department in the Edinburgh University, spent day in town, examining the growth and products of our gardens. Professor Wallace says that as far as the citens fruits and grapes are concerned, Yuma county leads the entire Territory in point of vigorous growth and earliness.
 A very interesting curiosity was found .1 taa sand ni.. yves. ur the railroad track which i- aaw being ..tat.. for fine us. # the comp a.. aa "taEl.. a ra.H6.i .a- .1 large size and was unl.u.#...- 'ulood-d during it's lifetime as its now yi a deep red col.r The finder presented 1t to Geo. ThurIow. who has it on exhibition at his place of business.
 John Dunbar, the talented edi- tor of the Phoenix Gazette, will ar rive in Yuma next month to spend a short and pleasant vacation. Mr. Dunbar knows and appreciates the advantages of this town, and will take a needed rest from his journalistic labors. in sight of the orange and lime tree, and enjoy the delights of our perfect and health giving climate.
 H. E. Harris, of Harrisburg, the owner of the quartz mill and valu- able mining property in the Har- qua Hala mining district was in Yuma on Tuesday attending to business matters. MT. Harris says that the Harqua Hala mines are not only very rich but give promise of being continuously worked for many years to come.
 Miss Grace Connor who has been visiting her brother and sister-in- law, MT. and Mrs. c. V. Connor, for few weeks, took her departure for her Los Angeles home Thurs day. Miss Connor is one of the most charming young ladies in Southern California and gained the admiration and goodwill of all who were fortunate enough to meet her.
 The Southern Pacific hotel con tinues, under the management of Sam Gillispie, to be the best hotel in southern Arizona. Its patrons are always courteously treated, well fed and comfortably cared for No "Ui Bend administration" in the Southern Pacific hotel of Yuma, as everything about it is first class.
 Wells, Fargo & Company's ex- press messenger on the Phoenix and Maricopa railroad, J. V. Cole man, is one of the most courteous and efficient gentlemen in the com pany's service.