The herald., 1897-03-28


]. Nugent by this record will hardly
have to beg the favorable consideration
of whomsoever President Mckinley
chooses in due time to make next gov
ernor of Arizona. 1t goes without say
ing that Mr.. Nugent is prominently
and materially identified with. the pres
ent and future of Yuma, and ever hold
ing out welcoming hand to the advent
Of new capital here.
TO THE NEW YUMA FUND.
Messrs. Devore & Speese of Yuma are
prepared to accommodate miners with
outfits of any and all sorts to reach the
mtnes-burros, pack trains, carriages or
drays. They have also stage line run
ming from Tacna to the locality Of the
late newly-found gold field. Tacna is
the nearest point to the new mines.
A TYPICAL YUMA VENTURE. -
The only modern, three-story brick
blockNin Yuma at present is that erected
by Col. p. G. Cotter in 1898. 1t is han1-
some structure, in the heart of the city
The lower story is occupied by the post
office in one division and the metropoli-
tan drug establishment Of DIR. Cotter. It
is the only store of the sort in the place
where as large, fresh and complete a
stock of drugs Is carried as is usually
found in the best cities of the land, and
dioo tHe Olly .Out III WHICH d regularly
graduated pharmacist is employed Ia
compound medicines and fill prescrip-
tions. The two upper stories OF the
block are admirably fitted up for offices.
DR.. Cotter came to Yuma in 1887 as
government physician at the Indian
school across the river, fresh from hos
pital practice after graduating from
the Albany, N. Y. Medical college. His
faith in the future of Yuma was such
that upon retiring from his government
position he made his home here, entering
upon private practice, which has grown
large and profitable. His enterprising
investment in the big block which has
become positive necessity to the citi-
zens of the place represents the sum
OF his faith in the bright future of this
long misunderstood and neglected city.
Thus from the first DIR. Cotter has beer.
a decided factor in the local progress of
Yuma in the past, as he is now a most
capable and clear-headed exponent of
the grand development now at hand.
YUMA'S NEW BIG ICE PLANT
w. H. Halbert was one of the fortunate
original locaters of the great La Fortuna
mine near Yuma. now Celebrated as the
great producer owned by Charles d.
Lane. He Is one of the first successful
miners deriving well-earned gold from
the many rich mineral fields in this
vicinity to apply his capital towards the.
establishment in Yuma of a great ice
plant, which is so much needed by the
residents Of the place that it partakes of
public benefaction. Besides, in place
where ice Is so much of a necessity II
ought to keep right at home all the
money that has hitherto gone to Truckee
or out Of the territory for an inferior
imported article. With Mr.. Halbert in
this public spirited project Mr. M. l..
Pool, for the last three years the efficient
and popular recorder of this county. is.
associated, so the enterprise will be
conducted under the firm title of Halbert
q Pool, who enjoy the highest possible
financial standing among the most re
liable firms in the west
The plant, which has been ordered OF
the Vulcan Iron works, is one Of the
most complete and modern, including a
Corliss engine and eighty horsepower
boiler. Its capacity will be ten tons a
day. This will be operated in a new
brick building, 4Oxs0 feet, having an
added complete cold storage capacity OF
three car loads. No other establishment
preliminary to the immediate rapid ex-
pansion and growth of Yuma could.
under the circumstances, be better de-
signed to meet present and anticipated
early future demands In city like this.
about to forge ahead with great strides.
THE GOLDEN CROSS MINES.
The Golden Cross group of mines,
twenty-five miles west of Yuma In San
Diego county, Cal, embrace thirty claims
and 500 acres of mineral lands. The ore
bodies are numerous and immense, but
low grade. One 100-stainp mill upon the
property, fully equipped with all the
most modern appliarGes. is in constant
operation. Some 225 men are employed.
Another mill Of forty stamps is being
overhauled and will start up soon. Only
three claims are being worked to supply
all the ore needed and more, for vast
taken out fast enough to feed another
100 stamps. This property was first
taken hold OF BY the Golden Cross Min