The Arizona sentinel., 1896-12-05

 ,cal position we find that she is the center sof 8 country whose agricultural possibili- ties are practically unlimited, being sur rounded 'Sy "a soil the fertility of which tsxceess' that of the delta of the Nile, and sTsating only water to become paradise Of fbloom. 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 .enFfoct to supply the Kfe.giving waters of Sshe yellow Colorado to the thirsty earth.
 RIVERS OF YUMA COUNTY,
 In regard to climate, healthfuhess, fer ttility and productiveness of soil, facilities for cultivation, irrigation and abundance Of water supply, variety of resources and icheap transportation by rail and by water, sno part of Arizona can surpass Yuma county, which is destined to become one of s-ichest and most prosperous counties ln Arizona.
 It lies between 320 O0> and 34o 20' north latitude and ll3O 20' and ll4' 4O' west Longitude. It contains 6.4SS. .32O acres It lis about as large as the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware con- 'bined. 'er slargsas either New Hampshire, Vermont or Massachusetts.
 The western boundary of Yuma County lis formed by the Colorado river, which separates Arizona from California. The scountyi bounded on the north by Williams Fork and the Santa Maria river, whose waters flow into the Colorado; on the east 'bv the counties of Pima, Maricopa and 'Yavapai, and on the south by Sonora, Mexico. Its county seGt is the town of Yuma.
 The Colorado liver drains the entire ter eritcry of Arizona, and every drop ot %Tater which falls on Fits mountains and lplains 'finds its way to this mighty river. It IS crSned by the union of the Green and Grand rivers, fed by the streams which rise in the Rocky Mountains. and the melt Sing snows cause a greater depth ot water jin this river Tn summer than in winter. thus Sfurnishing the most water at the season Aghen:it it is most required for the purposes A6firrigation and agriculture.
 1t will eseen that for the'ehtire distance along its western boundary, Yuma County spossesses the great advantage of cheap water transportation.
 The Gila river rises in the western part 4of:New Mexico and is fed by numerous streams, among the most prominent Of which are the San Pedre, Agua Fria, Has, ,sayampa and Salt rivers. Ut flows west ,through Yuma County andempties into'the Colorado at the town of Yuma.
 Yuma county. traversed by these great rivers from its northern to it's southern, land from its eastern to its western bound. aries, possesses far greater water supply tthan any other county in the Territory, .and.farsnore than can be found ill all Cali Ternia.
 This wateris now being diverted from its natural channels by means of numerous large irrigating canals, and utilized for the purpose of retaining and irrigating the fmmense tracts of lands which lie in this favored country, and which are as fertile as anyin the world.
 The SouthernIPaei6c Railroad crosses the Colorado river atthe town of Yuma and runs through the county, following the ,Fenerol course, and at an average distance of about four miles south, of the Gila river, rendering all the lands susceptible 0f tirri- gationsand cultivation, can 6nd an easy outlet fnS this way and can be transpol ted to allrths'markets and csnters of population In the East or West.
 Another competing railroad is projected From San Diego. California, to the town of Yuma, aEd thence along the north side of the Giiariver Thus Yuma County will have exceptional railroad advantages.
 THE CLIMATE OF YUMA.
 The climate of Yuma for nine months of She year has no equal ,'as we believe, in the world, and during the remaining three months of the year, comprising June, July and August, the heat is not oppressive. Even though the thermometer in mid-sum. hler may al times rise above l00', and oc- easiorally even reach llo', yet, owing to the absence of moisture in the air, itis not oppressive. The atmosphere is pure, light and balsy. When the mercury marks the highest extre-1e of heat, person does not Acel that oppression or debility which is ,feftfnythe Eastern States when the nsr- .cury is ranging from so' to 90'. The air is 50 dry that perspiratfonis absorbed as soon as it reaches the surface of the body, and st 10 tInne in the summer does the heat produce any'discomfort.
 LANDS AND SOILS.
 Tke lands of Yuma County comprise the river sottoms and valleys and the uplands or mesas. The Bottom &nds are moister and slightly fertile, #, indeed. it is possible to make comparisons -Fhefs all are wonderfully productive and prolific The uplsnds mesas are warmer and, perhaps, ~htIy for better the cultivation ofthe citrus ruija