The Arizona sentinel., 1898-04-16

extinct oceans. The great Colorado desert e,as cacc an inland soa, cut of centuries and perhaps ages ago from tne main ocean, lcav- ing its waters to evaporate in this intense heat Throughout all tho country border ing the desert, including this section, rich mines are being constantly discovered, and some Of recent location are already produc- ing immense profits. In the neighborhood of Yuma, claims exceedingly rich on the surface ate daily being located, and all signs portcn.l a 2re&t mining boom for this county which win culminato 2s early as the coming fall in aa inroai of much capital Experts are arriving every week and mines are being bonded at more than heavy prices. It seems wonderful to believe that all this min oraIvcalth has been lying at our very doors for so many years without tlker, but the tendency of fprospectors is to go a long dis t7nce off into strange lands rather than to seek lormines in a county as old as Yuma County and SD accessible The greater the distance, the hardship, and the danger, the greater the fascination for the prospector. Distance seems, indeed, to lend enchaat- mcHt to the view.
 So t is that this county is almost a virgin field for the m.na hunter, and now with the few hundreds searching m its mountains its mineral secrets are still in effect secrets, for thousands upon thousands might be wander ing through the rocl5-rjblcl fastuesses of our mountain ranges and their presence be a.nozt unknown, 50 vast is the extent of country
 Recent rich discoveries of gold deposits, particularly ia lcdgcs, have given a great impetus to mining throughout the county.
 New locations are being constantly made. and all show well upon the ariace. The La Fortuna mine, recently put iu operation, has a 2)-stamp mil running night and day, and the production Of gold averages 75.000 per month. This mine is situated about 30 miles southwest of the village of Yuma.
 Rich gold discoveries have also been made in Castle Dome, Harqua Hala, Centennial. Palomas, Pot Holes, and other mining dis tricts, and, although the mining C. look in the county was never better, still l.. .ost ol the silver and lead mines are idle, owing to the low value of these metals.
 VALLEYS OF THE COLORADO AND.
 GILA.
 In the valleys of the Col raJo and the Gila rivers there is roem for thousands. It is not too much to say that nowhere within the limits of this broad Unioa can be found more desirable region for the making of home. No laborious clearing of the land is required; it lies almost ready for the blow. Trees and shrubbery have so rapid a growth that within eighteen months the immigrant can surround his abode with attractions which would require years to r.atuYe in less favored climates. Fruits ripen and are ready for market a full month before the California products, The bright sunshine makes life luxury, and the pure dry atmos- ph-ro brings health to all who irhale it. For the establishment of colonies, such as are made in southern California, Arizona pre- soats uurivaleI opportunities. Thousands of acres now prohtless can Le made prodac- tive by the construction of .sr;-sting ditchcs, ard there is DO investment which assures larger or more permanent returns,
 TAe statement in this article on Yuma couaJy are hot exas ycrs5ad; in fact they fall short ,f doing justice in this wonderful bit Of country. Pinoapples, dates, almonds and waIuuts will do vel Strawberries, rasp- berries, b'ackborries. entrants, cooseberr;es, and all varieties of small fruits can be sue cesslully cultivated. Indeed, Yuma County is not only the natural home Of the citrus and semitropical fruits, as almost every fruit, nut, plant, grain, grass, or vegetable which ca@ 5o produced il either trop:c of temperate zones will thrive in the rich and fertile soils.
 With the bright prospects ahead of tha town of Yana and Yuma County there can be no better investment for capital seeking large and relumeratiye returns than is at- -os3cl here. With a matchlcss climate, where ali forms of disease known to tle damp and risoco2s regions Of the east and north are unknown, where the bright sun shine kisses into bloom and fragrance every . form of vegetation, and where the clear days and cool anl balmy nights are one Ioag-con- ! t.nUed poem of happiness and delight, we can offer to capitalists an ideal field for in . Te55men5 and to home seekers a yerita5le . paradise in v hieh t2 settle.