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The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10
ARIZONA.
It's Attractions and Advantages as a
 Place of Residence in Winter.

Whtelaw Reid. owner aid editor of the New York Tribune, who has spent the last two winters in Ar,zona for the benefit of his health, writes entertainingly and in structively concerning that part of the country. Mir. Reid says:
 So many questions are asked about Ari- zona as place for winter residence, and there appears to be such dearth of pre- else information among many who are vitaIly interested, that it seems almost public duty, to set down, in the simplest form, few facts of personal observation.
 WEATHER.
 During a five months residence ill Southern Arizona in winter there was but one day when the weather made it actually unpleasant for me to take exercise in the open air at some time UT other during tEe day Of course there were good many days which weather observer would de scribe as cloudy" and some that were "showery; but during these five months (fron No' ember, 1895, to May, lS96,) there were only four days when we did not have brilliant sunshine at some time dur ing the day. Even more than Egypt, any where north of Luxor, Arizona is the Iaud of sunshine. As to details:
 TEMPERATURE.
 have seen the thermometer mark 92 degrees in the shade on my north piazza in March. On the other hand, we had frosts which killed young orange trees, and there were several nights when thin ice formed. The government reports show mean temperature for fourt cen years at the pres ent territorial capital of 574 degrees in November, 53. degrees in December, @ de- grees in January 5i degrees IT February, q dcafceas i,,' March and 6G degrees in
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10
IS IT A PLACE FIT TO LIVE IN.

This depends on what one experts in Q huge, parsely settled Territory of mount aims and deserts. The man who looks for either the beauty or the seductive excite ment of Monte Carlo will not ind it. As little will he ind the historic remains or the cosmopolitan attractions of Egypt; nor could he reasonable expect the amusements and luxuries of onr own Eastern cities. The people of Arizona are still chiefly busy in the pioneer work of subduing it to the residence and uses of civilized man. But it has two transcontinental lines of railw a Y with numerous feeders; it has fast mails, and rival telegraph lines, and is throbbing with the intense life of the splendid West
 The two principal towns in the south ern portion, chiefly sought for their climatic advantages, are Phoenix and Tucson. Each of them has ten thousand inhabitants or more. They have the electric light, tele- phones. trolley cars, plenty of hotels, banks, bookstores, good schools, churches, an occasional theatrical performance, some times lecture or sv circus, often horse race, and, in the spring. a thoroughly curious and interesting ''iesta." For the cest, people must take their amusements with them. Good horses are abundant and cheap, and there are plenty of cow boys-the genuine article-to show what horses can do. The driving for fifteen or twenty miles in almost any direction from Phoenix, is nearly always easy. The roads are apt to be dusty; bat there IS one we'll sprinkled drive of six or eight miles; and since the winds are quite regular i'll their direction, it is rarely difficult to choose a route or which the dust wifi be largely carried away fror. you. The unbroken desert itself ia often as cas- to drive over as an Eastern highway, and the whole valley is paradise for bicyclers, or eques- trians.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10

Don't go to the Klondike-you don'rN have to. Stop at Iaeger's and get big beer; cool and refreshing.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10

white nan first set foot on what is aov Yuma County in l77l. It IS the southwest division of the Territory, and one of the four original counties of the Ter ritory, Many great reclamation projects are however on foot, and iu few years ex- psct se sse Yuma County rated as the ffchest in the Territory.
 The first glimpse the traveller from Cali' fornia catches of Arizona is that of the picturesaue town of Yuma, which IS snugly situated in the embrace of gentle rolling hills, upon whose crests and sides the modern homes of our superior civilization are crowding the adobe dwellings into eternal oblivion. Yuma is the gateway to urisons, the new empire of the West, upon sbose undeveloped riches the eyes ot the sountry are at present turned, and as such,
 is bcund to grow and prosper with rapidity that at present can hardly be re- slized. But coupled with her geographl- esI position we find that she is the center of country whose agricultural posslO'il- tics are practically unlimited, being sur roznded by soil the fertility of which exceeds that of the delta of the Nile, and wanting only water to become paradise o' bloom. Billions of gallons of that precious Huid have annually gone to waste at Yuma's very doors, but already reaction is taking place and many enterprises are 6n foot to supply the life giving waters oi the yellow Colorado to the thirsty earth.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10
RIVERSIDE YUMA COUNTY.

RIVERS OF YUMA COUNII,
 Tn regard 60 climate, healthfulness, fer fility and productiveness Of soil, facilities for cultivation, irrigation and abundance of vater supply, variety of resources and sbesp transportation by rail and by water, no part of Arizona can surpass Yuma county, which is destined to become one of richest and most prosperous counties in Arizona.
 It lies between S20 OO' and 34' 20' north altitude and ll30 2o' and ll40 4O' west tonQ;tude. It contains 6.4SS, ,320 acres. It is about as large as the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware com bised, or as large as either New Hampshire Vermont or Massachusetts.
 The xestern boundary of Yuma County Is formed by the Colorado river, which serarates Arizona from California. The countv is bounded on the north by Williams Fsrk and the Santa Maria rIver, whose waters flow into the Colorado; on the east nv the counties of Pima, Maricopa and
 
 Ysvauai. and on the south by Sonora, Mexico. Its county seat is the town ot Tuna.
 The Colorado river drains the entire ter rstory of Arizona, and every drop ot water zhich falls on its mountains and plains finds it's way to this mighty river. 1t IS formed by the union of the Green ana Grand rivers, fed by the streams which rise in the Rocky Mountains, and the melt fno spows cause a greater depth of water in this riy 1T m summer than Tn winter. thus furnishing the most water at the season when it is most required for the purposes firrigation and agriculture.
 1t will be seen that for the entire distance .song it's western boundary, Yuma County poss. ses the great advantage Of cheap water transportation.
 The Gila river rises III the western part of New Mexico and is fed by numerous streams, among the most prominent oi ~bich are the San Pedro, Agua Fria, Has, savapapa and Salt rivers. It flows west through Yuma County and empties into the Colorado at the town of Yuma.
 Yuma county. traversed by these great rivers from its northern to it's southern, and from its eastern to its western bound aries. possesses far greater water supply shsn any other county in the Territory,
 -. AL,,, oo r ho found in all Cali. fsrnis-
 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 irrig"ting the immense tracts of hnGs which lie in this favored country, and which are as fertile as any in the world.
 Tine Southern Pacific Railroad crosses the Colorado river at tho town of Yuma and runs through the county, following the seperoI course, and at an average distance of ahout four miles south, of the Gila river, rendering all the lands susceptible ot irl1' cation and cultivation, can ind an easy outlet in .his way and can be transported oslI the markets and centers of population in the East or West.
 6aother competing railroad is projected from San Diego, California, to tie town sf Yuma, ard thence along the north side of the Gila river. Thus Yuma County will aave exceptional railroad advantages.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10
Wanted-A Idea :;

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
 Write JOHN wEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor. neysr Washington, D. C., for thetc e1.6O prize o0sr
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10
ACTUAL HUMIDITY.

This is eXtren ely slight, everywhere in Arizona, as com .,ared with any eastern climate in the United States. The air is driest on the high mesas, remote from snowclad mountains or forests, and in the desert valleys, where no considerable irri- gation has been begun. Wherever irr1ga- tiou is carried on on large scale, the percentage of humidity iu the atmosphere must be somewhat increased, although to an eastern visitor it is scarcely perceptible. The same Government observations all ready cited show relative humidity, at Phoenix or Tucson, averaged for weeks, from morning and evening readings. at less than half the usual humidity on dry days in New York. General Greedy, in a pub- lication from the Weather Bureau, gave the normal weight of aqueous vapor in the Arizona air at from l1S to 4 grains per cubic foot.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-12-10
RAIN.

Showers, and indeed heavy rains are liable to occur in every month of the year; but the actual number of rains seems to an eastern visitor strangely small The average rainfall. in Southern Arizona, as show by the Government obsei vations, is put S11la inches per year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26
THE ICE BUSINESS.
A Summary Of the News in This Line Along
the River.

The knickerbocker Ice Co. will COM
plete repairs at Hallowell. tonight, and
be ready for filling.
The Consolidated Ice Co. at the Rich
Place has the framework of the elevator
nearly up and will probably complete it
in about 10 days. The stills have been lad
for capacity of 10000 tons, but it is not
probable that any buildings will be put
up. this fall.
The Independent Ice Co. is putting the
roof on the new 10000 tons capacity build
ing and will have it covered in in a few
days. This will greatly add to the capa-
city, making "A total of about $4,000 tons.
The Knickerbocker Ice Co. at Iceboro,
will load the last cargo, today.
All the ice remaining in the houses
along the river, tonight will be at the
Russell houses at Stearns Point, about
1000 tons. 1t is said that vessels have
been chartered and this will be rushed
off, next week.
The Consolidated Ice Co. has repaired
its houses on the lower Kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Thanksgiving Day was observed with
all the fervor that characterizes the COM
ing of that timehonored festival. The
event of the day is mainly the gathering
of the family around the festive board at
dinner. Eighteen hundred and twenty
eight old soldiers and sailors sat down at
the tables in the large mess hall, 400 in
the hospital and 40 in the small mess hall
Quartermaster Captain s. J. Gallagher
and his assistants. Sergeant Jarvis with
Chief Clerk Sturdy, were busy several
days preparing the edibles required for
so large family. With the traditional
turkey the ''piece de resistance" of the
feast, and with all the tiXin's," the meal
was Il great success. The most notice.
able incident of the dinner was the Home
Orchestra, B. w. Theme. leader, sta
toned inside the main entrance, and as
the members filed in. Sousa's grand
march, 1.-THE Stars and Stripes Forever"
was played. which was at once a surprise
and delight and drew from the audience
hearty cheers of appreciation. The music
continued for an hour. Governor Allen
and the officers of the Home were active-
ly attentive to the enjoyment of the meal
and with corps of drilled walters under
Sergeant Reed, no one was. neglected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26
WATERVIILE.

II - 90
Assistant Adjutant General J. L.
Merrick, who has partially completed
his Inspection Of the 6. A. r. posts and
who has been receiving returns from
the different posts. says that the re-
cords, this year, will show about the
same loss of membership by death as
has been the average Tor the past three
or four years. His opinion is that the
Number Of deaths. this year, will be
about $50. The average OF the posts Is
kept up by the new members. An at
tempt is being made at present TO
make the campfires more interesting
by increasing the attendance at the at
fairs by inviting members from neigh
boring posts AT the campfire, /; Mon
day night, in Lewiston. the members
of the Brunswick and Lisbon posts will
be present. At the campfire at Liver
more Falls. Tuesday night, the staff
officers will be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

as has several times been stated in the
Boston papers.
Moran has been signed to so to Show
hogan. He is very ciever man, this
year. Charles Broadbent of New Bed
ford, has also been signed for Show
hogan.
Gardiner halfback of New Bedford will
come to Gardiner. John France will be
found in the goal for Gardiner Fox, the
New Bedford goal tend. is expected to
sign with Watervile. today. w. Chap
man has been signed by Waterville and
will play rush.
Gendrau, the Broekton center. is to
meet the Gardiner representative at the
Falmouth hotel, Boston today. and it Is
hoped that the local man will be fortu-
nate enough to sign him. Jenelle of Fall
River will also give his terms, today.
This means very fast polo for the Central
Maine Polo League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Getchell held a
family reunion at their home on Pleas
ant street, Thanksgiving day. The
guests were Mr.. S. B. Furbei and Miss
Julia Furber. Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Fur
Der, Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Furber, all Of
Fairfield; Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Furber,
Master Randolph Furber. Mr.. and Mrs
W. A. Furber and Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Pond of Bath. and Mrs. Fannie Foster
of NaSSalbOro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

The supper given under the auspices Of
lowing the supper a short entertainment
was given, consisting of music by the
quartet, solos by Miss Edith Landers and
Miss Ina Doyle. and an address by Mr..
Grant Rogers Of Richmond Mr.. Rogers
spoke very forcibly in the interests Of
prohibition of the liquor trafIic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26
Church Notices.

First Church of Christ (scientist)
Gardiner, A. o. U. w. hail, POI Water
street: Service at 1915 A. M; sub
ject, God the Only Cause and Crea-
tor" First reader, J. F. Dorr; second
reader, Jessie f. Dorr.
Methodist Episcopal church: Ser
vices will be held as usual: Preaching
by the pastor, Rev. Albert A. Lewis, at
1880; Bible school, $780, Junior
League at 4 3 r. M; Epworth
League at 6.15; song service at Z, led
by orchestra; revival service at 7.2O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Rev. Frank Fay Eddy. pastor of the
First Universalist church, has rendered
his resignation, the same to take effect
Jan. l. This announcement will be
unwelcome news to all who have be-
come acquainted with Mr.. and Mrs.
Eddy, during their short stay here. and
it is to be regretted that they are to
leave the city for work in another field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Deputy United States Marshal Burton
Smith and family of Portland, are the
guests of his parents, Major and Mrs.
Smith. Mrs. w. f. Lowell of Rumford
Falls and Miss Drew of Boston, are also
guests at the majors residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

William Gilbert of Bath, whose right
leg was amputated, Nov. IS, on account
of blood poisoning. died, early Friday
morning. Mr.. Gilbert, about 30 years
ago, was baker in Gardiner. After NOV
ing to Bath. for years he was at Ho-
bart's bakery, About five years ago he
started a bakery there in connection with
his son Fred. His wife two sons and
five daughters survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Those holding bills against Maine
Commandery fair are requested to pre-
sent them Immediately, after being ap-
proved by the person who gave the or
der, to Henry harrington, treasurer of
the fair, at Merchants bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Augusta, pair of shoes; John Carroll,
Daily ReporAer-Journal; Arthur E. Lewis,
Togus, pair Of Emerson shoes; Gertrude
Mcmillan, lamp: "A. A. Robbins. so Watt
& Bond cigars; whip, No. 1888, no name;
r. e. Howard Augusta, cash, 500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26
FAST POLO.
Central League Men Signing the Cream Of
Massachusetts Polo Players.

A letter was received in this city, last
evening, from Taunton, Mass, from the
men who are in Massachusetts signing
polo players for the teams of the Central
Maine Roller Polo League, stating that
Daily, the crack rush, has been signed by
Gardiner. This player is very fast man,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

George Marley. who for several
weeks has been substituting in the
baggage department of the Union sta
ton in Portland. will go to Lewiston
upper station, Saturday, for a few
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Chas. Ward & Co.'S special sale of beef,
iron and wine, little liver pills, pain ease
plasters, fig syrup, &c, is bound to at
tract attention the prices being so very
low. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Lieut.. Herbert Cox. who has been
convalescing at the home of his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Cox of Ran
dolph, left. yesterday, to join his regi-
ment in Pennsylvania, and will proba-
bly, leave for Cuba in a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Which would you prefer to have.
dyspepsia or a package of dyspepsia
tablets that cost you nothing? Take
your choice. c. H. Beane gives away
the German tablets, trial packages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Rev. Mr.. Barnes will deliver a lee
ture at the Academy in Gardinerville,
Monday evening, under the auspices
of the lodge of l. Q. G. T. 1t will be
followed by an oyster supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

the guest of his parents over Thanks
giving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Henry w. Cook, superintendent of
the Commonwealth shoe factory, has
returned from a short visit to his home
in Whitman, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Miss Mertie Aldrich. one of Auburn
school teachers, was the guest of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Aldrich,
Winthrop street, over Thanksgiving
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

William Webster went to Portland,
yesterday, to visit his wife who is be-
ing treated in the Maine General hos
pital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

The Gardiner High school foot ball
team feel that they did good job
when they defeated the heavy Old
Town High school foot bali team.
Thursday, by score of II to o. The
Bangor News has the following to say:
The foot ball game at Veazie field was
well attended despite the driZZlng
rain on Thursday afternoon. The vic
tory was for Gardiner team. the score
being Gardiner. H. Old Town. 0. Be
fore the game began the visiting team
made some objection to the make up of
the Old Town team. as Fortier of the
University of Maine. an Old Town
young man, was on the team. Beattia
captain of the Old Town team, con-
coded to the wishes of the GARDENERS
and FOrtier's place was taken by Muir
ply. In the last half. Dudley. who
plays Old Towns left tackle, was in
jured in the eye. and his place was
taken by O'Connor. The player on the
home team that won the most praise
was Frank Mcnamara quarterback
who did fine work. The visiting eleven
are heavier than the Old Town boys"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Fred Bowman, of the Boston School
of Pharmacy, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Llewellyn Bradstreet, in Farm
ingdale, for the Thanksgiving recess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Mrs. Melvin Clarke and daughter,
Miss Annie A. Clark of Portland, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs John w.
Clarke. Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

John A. Brown of the Evans hotel, has
returned home from visit to friends and
relatives in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

}. II. Lawrence of South Gardiner
has finished delivering coal and dun
mage at the ice houses along the, river
and is taking out his scows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

The steamer Kennebec will arrive
from Boston, Sunday morning, and will
leave, this afternoon, for the return
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Harold G., the 7-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Richards of Gran
lite hill. died, Friday. after a short i'll
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Mrs. Addie S. Clough has returne
to this city from Canova, S. d.. and is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Burn
ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

q. T. Stockham, who has been visit
ing his mother, Mrs. D. B. Stockham
of Litchfield. has returned to his home
in the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

j. F. Kelley of Boston, returned home
Thursday night having been in the city
several days making arrangements for
and showing the pictures of the biograph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

The funeral of Mrs. Hannah A
Bookings of Randolph, will be held,
this afternoon at 1 o'clock. The inter-
ment will be at South Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

The Freshman foot ball team won
from the Juniors on the muster field
gridiron, Thursday morning, by score
of II to 0.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Thes Farmingdale schools closed,
Wednesday night, for two weeks va
cation. The same teachers have been
engaged for the winter term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

L. c. Ballard of Farmingdale. enter
tanned the following, Thursday: A. A.
Ballard and family of Boston; S. X.
Ballard and family of Auburn; j. f.
Ballard and family of Lewiston: and
also his mother and sister, making, a
total of IA members of the family
Mrs. Ballard is SO years old. Many of
those present had not been here at
Thanksgiving for over 80 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Miss Florence S. Fuller of Boston, is
the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George S. Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

David Stoves returned home from
Union. Thursday. to pass a few days
at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26
nov7dtf

The South Gardiner Lumber Company
shut down their saw mill FOR the. win
ter. Wednesday night. Some days will be
required to put the mill in readiness Tor
another year and to ship the lumber now
piled up on the wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

The Berlin Mills are still shipping
lumber and it is said that they will
ship their entire stock, this fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Walter Leighton has secured posi-
ton as attendant at the Taunton,
Mass, Insane hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmont Ames Of Gar
oiner, were the guests of Mrs. Ames
parents over Thanksgiving