The Arizona sentinel., 1895-12-07

rapidity that at present can hardly be re- affixed. But coupled with her geOgraphi- cal position we find that she is the center of a country whose agricultural possibili- ties are practically unlimited, being sur rounded by soil the fertility of which exceeds that of the delta of the Nile, and wanting only water to become paradise of bloom. Billions of gallons of that precious fluid have annually gone to waste at Yuma's very doors, but already reaction is taking place and many enterprises are on fect to supply the lifs-giving waters of the yellow Colorado to the thirsty earth.
 RIVERS OF YUMA COUNTY.
 Tn rs yard to climate, healthfulness, fer sility and productiveness of soil, facilities for culti ation, irrigation and abundance of water supply, variety of resources and cheap tgs importation by rail and by water, no ya7T of Arizona can surpass Yuma county, which is destined to become one of lchest and most prosperous counties in Arizona
 It tiles between 32o OV and 34' 20' north latitude snd lI3e 2O' and ll4' 40' west longitude. It contains SASS, 320 acres. It is about sa large as the States of Rhode gsssnd. Connecticut and Delaware com biRed. or ss large as either New Hampshire, Vermont or Massachusetts.
 The western boundary of Yuma County is formed oy the Colorado river, which tsparases Arizona from California. The county is jounded on the north by Williams Fork and the Santa Maria river, whose waters fo,v into the Colorado; on the east bv the clunties f Pima, Maricopa and Eavapai, md on the south by Sonora, Mexico. Us county seat is the town of Yuma.
 The Colo ado river drains the entire ter rirory oi d -izona, and every drop ot water which falls on it's mountains and plains 6nds its vav to this mighty river. It is formed by the union of the Green and Grand rivera, fed by the streams which rise in the Rocky Mountains, and the melt ing enows cause a greater depth ot water in this river in summer than in winter. thus furnishing Che most water at the season when it is most required for the purposes og irrigation and agriculture.
 It will be seen that for the entire distance along its western boundary, Yuma County possegses the great advantage ot cheap water appropriation.
 The Gila rivsf rises In the western part q New Mexico and is fed by numerous streams. among the most prominent oi which are the San Pedro, Agua Fria, Has, ssyampa and Salt rivers. It flows west through Yuma County and empties into the Colorado ct the town of Yuma.
 Yuma county, traversed by these great risS.. from it's northern to it's southern, and from its eastern to its western bound aries, possesses far greater water supply than any other county in the Territory, and far more than can be found in all Cali fsrnia.
 This water Is now being diverted from its natural channels by means of numerous large irrigating canals. and utilized for the purpose of retaining and irrigsting the immense tracts of lands which lie in this favored country, and which are as fertile as any in the world.
 The Southern Pacific Railroad crosses the Colorado river at the town of Yuma and runs through the county, following the senerol course, and at an average distance of about four miles south, of the Gila river, rendering all the lands susceptible of irri' sation and cultivation, can find an easy outlet in this way and can be transport ted to all the markets and centers of population In the East or West.
 Another competing railroad is projected from San Diego. California, to the town of Tans, sEd thence along the north side Of the Giia river. Thus Yuma County will save orcep ptional railroad advantages.
 THECLIMATE OF YUMA.
 The cliuats of Yuma for nine months of tas year has no equal, as we believe, in the world, and during the remaining three u1outhH Of the year, comprising June, July and Augnst, the heat is not oppressive. Evsu though the thermometer in mid-sum- razr may a times rise above l0O', and oc- eagtcualy even reach ll00, yet, owing to the abseoce of moisture in the air, it is not sppressiys. The atmosphere is pure, light and haimy. When the mercury marks the highest eKtrefne of heat, person does not feel that oppression or debility which is 5s.t ir the Eastern States when the mer- eury is ranging from s1' to 9O'. The air is so dry that precipitation is absorbed as soon ss {t reaches the surface of the body, and at na slfne in the summer does the heat produce any discomfort.
 LANDS AND SOILS.
 gke ls ads of Yuma County comprise the river A5teors and valleys and the uplands or mesas. The bottom ands are moister and slightly mere fertile, H .ud ed, it is possible to make comparisons whore Il are wonderfully productive and prolific. The uDlands or mesas warmer and, perhaps, rhv for better the cultivation ofthe citrus fruits H-.rrs contains variety of soil. The valley land