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The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
WHICH TOWN IS THe BEST?

Primarily that is question for the phy- slclan, Ii there is a physician in the case # not, try them all. If a mountain region, considerable altitude and comparatively low temperature is desired, Prescott is in a picturesque region, near great mining districts, and has the social advaAtaga of an army post, whipple Barracks. Tag statt IS still higher, is in region of ( ase pine forests, and is within 9. hard ( .y's Journey ot one of the wonders of the w( Id, the Colorado Canyon Oracle is a D. ;tty mountain nook, Lowered in splendid live oaks, iketE .se of California, and is also near an Aportant mining district
 II lower altitude and 8 distinctly semi tropical climate are desired, the three places most likely to be considered are Yuma, Tucson and Phoenix The first is near the sea level; IS the warmest and probably the dI1est ot the three, has the least population, and the smallest provision for visitors. Tucson is the oldest town in the Territory, ,- and, after Santa Fe, perhaps the oldest in the Southwest Its adobe houses give it a Mexican look, and are thoroughly comfort able. Its newer houses are of a handsome building stone, found in the vicinity. The Territorial University is here, and it was
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27

extinct oceans. The great Colorado desert was once an inland sea, cut off centuries and perhaps ages ago from the main ocean, leav- ing its waters to evaporate in this intense heat. Throughout all the country border ing the desert, including this section, iich 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 are daily being located, and all signs portend a great mining boom for this county which will culminate as early as the coming fall in an inroad 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 eral wealth has been lying at our very doors for so many years without taker, but the tendency of prospectors is to go long dis tance off into strange lands rather than to seek for mines in county as old as Yuma County and so accessible. The greater the distance, the hardship, and the danger, the greater the fascination for the prospector. Distance seems, indeed, to lend enchant- ment to the view.
 So it is that this county is almost a virgin field for the mine hunter, and now with the few hundreds searching in it's mountains it's mineral secrets are still in effect secrets, for thousands upon thousands might be wander ing through the rock-ribbed fastnesses of our mountain ranges and their presence be almost unknown, so vast is the extent of country
 Recent rich discoveries of gold deposits, particularly in lodges, have given great impetus to mining throughout the county.
 New locations are being constantly made, and all show well upon the surface. The La Fortuna mine, recently put in operation, has 2)-stamp mill running night and day, and the production of gold averages $75, 900 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 or look in the county was never better, still 1dost ot the silver and lead mines are idle, owing to the low value of these metals.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
VALLEYS OF THE COLORADO AND
 CHA,

In the valleys of the Colorado and the Gila rivers there is roem for thousands. It IS not too much to say that nowhere within the limits of this broad Union can be found 8 more desirable region for the making of a 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 immie rant can surround his abode with attract;cYs which would require years to mature 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- phere brings health to all who inhale it. For the establishment of colonies, such as are made in southern California, Arizona pre- sents unrivaled opportunities. Thousands of acres now prohtless can be made produc- tive by the construction of irrigating ditches, and there is no investment which assures larger or more permanent returns,
 The statement in this article on Yuma county are not exaggerated; in fact they fall short of doing justice in this wonderful bit of country. Pineapples, dates, almonds and waluuts will do we'll Strawberries, rasp- berries, blackberries, cu rants, gocseberries, and all varieties of small fruits can be suc cessfully 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 caE be produced in either tropic of temperate zones will thrive in the rich and fertile soils.
 With the bright prospects ahead of the town of Yuma and Yuma County there can be no better investment for capital seeking large and renumerative returns than is af- forded here. With a matchless climate, where ali forms of disease known to the damp and rigorous 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 and balmy nights are one long con tinued poem of happiness and delight, we can offer to capitalists an ideal field for in vestment and to home seekers @ veritable paradise in which to settle.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27

cury is ranging from SO0 to 9O0. The air is so dry that precipitation is absorbed as soon as it reaches the surface of the body, and at n9 time in the summer does the heat produce any discomfort.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
WHY IMMIGRANTS SHOULD COME TO YUMA

WHY IMMIGRANTS SHOULD COME TO YUMA COUNTY. | Because the climate is perfect.
 Because the soil is fertile and prolific.
 Because land is abundant and cheap.
 Because a home can be made with little labor.
 Because so great a variety of products can be grown.
 Because the yield is large and the prices always remunerative.
 Because life is luxury in a land where the sun shines every day.
 Because there are chances for a poor man which he can never hope to find in older countries.
 Because the country is advancing and property values are increasing.
 Because, unlike Southern California it does not require small fortune to secure a piece of land.
 Because capital does not block all the av- enues to wealth, nor crowd the poor man to the wall.
 Because Uncle Sam has yet many farms in Yuma county waiting for occupants.
 Because churches, schools, newspapers and railroads are fast developing the moral and material elements of the Territory.
 Because good land is becomino scarce and if you don't catch on now, your last chance will soon be gone.
 Because the country is one of the few regions of the United States that vioIds tbo products of the temperate and semi-tronic zones.
 Because the worker receives a fair com pensation for his labor, and the 'rustIer, has a field for the display of his energy and en- terprise.
 Because there are neither bIizzards or tOrnadoes, earthquakes nor inupdatiors snow-storms nor cyclones.
 Because the vast and varied resources of the country are yet to be developed.
 Because the wealth of it's mines. it's farm. ing valleys, and grazing lands, will vet build up great and prosperous county.
 Because a man can make livelihood her i with less labor than in any other part of the United States.
 Because there is health in every breeze. and strength and vigor under it's cloudless skies. Because the settler need not spend a life time in felling trees and grubbinc out stumps.
 Because vegetation is so rapid that in two years the home is surrounded by growth 1
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. 1853.


 Land Office at Tucson, Arizona.
 December 9, 1897. Notice IS hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his inten. ton to make final proof Tn support of bis claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court at Yuma, Arizona, on January 29, 1898, viz : Carlos Ramirez, of Yuma, Yuma county Arizona, for the seH sec. %, T. 1OS.. R. 24 w., c. & $. M.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of, said land, viz. Charles Nolan, Patricio Gonzales, George A. Duke and Custodio Ramirez, all of Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona.
 EUGENE J. TRIPPEL,
 Register.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
ARIZONA.
Its Attractions and Advantages as {
 Place of Residence in Winter.


 WhiteIaw Reid. owner and editor of the New York Tribune, who has spent the last two winters in Arizona 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 a dearth of pre- else information among many who are vitaIly interested, that it seems almost Q public duty, to set down, in the simplest form, a few facts of personal observation.
 WEATHER. During a five months residence in Southern Arizona in winter there was bpt one day when the weather made it actually unpleasant for me to take exercise in the open air at some time or other during the day. Of course there were good many days which weather observer would de- scribe as "cloudy," and some that were "showerw but during these five months (trom No' ember, 1895, to May, lS9G,) 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 land of sunshine. As to details:
 TEMPERATURE.
 1 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 atthe pres ent territorial capital of 571 degrees in November, 53 degrees in December, 49 de grces In January, 54 degrees i'll February, il degrees Tn March and G6 degrees in
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
IS IT APLACE FIT TO LIVE IN?

This depends on what one expects in 6
 huge, parsely settled Territory of mount
 aims and deserts. The man who looks fol
 either the beauty or the seductive excite.
 ment of Monte Carlo will not find it. As
 little will he find the historic remains or the cosmopolitan attractions of Egypt; nor could he reasonable expect the amusements and luxuries of our 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 1t has two transcontinentaI lines Of railway 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 6 circus, often horse race, and, in the spring. a thoroughly curious and interesting "Gesta." 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; but there IS one we'll sprinkled drive of six or eight miles; and since the winds are quite regular in their direction, it is rarely difficult to choose a route or which the dust will be largely carried away from you. The unbroken lesert itself is often as easy to drive over as an Eastern highway, and the whole valley is paradise for bicyclers, or eques- 5rians.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
AIR

The atmosphere is singularly clear, tonic and dry. 1 have never seen it clearer anyw here in the world. 1t seems to have about the same bracing and exhilarating qualities as the air of the Great Sahara in Northern Africa, or of the deserts about Mount Sinai, in Arabia Petraea. It is much drier than Tn the parts of Morocco, Algiers or Tunis usually visited, and drier than any part of the Valley of the Nile north of the First Cataract. It seems to me about the same in quality as the air on the Nile between Assouan and Wady- Halfa, but somewhat cooler.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
ACTUAL HUMIDITY,

This is eXtren ely slight, everywhere in Arizona, as compared 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 irriga- tion is carried on on a large scale, the percentage of humidity in 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 pub- lication from the Weather Bureau, gave the normal weight of aqueous vapor in the Arizona air at from l1a to 4 grains per cubic foot.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27

April. The same reports show the highest and lowest temperatures, averaged for eight years, at the same place, as follows: For November 781a degrees and 42 degrees, December 731a degrees and 361R degrees, January 651a degrees and 32 degrees, Feb ruary 7l1a degrees and 35H de rees, March Sl 1a degrees and fl degrees and April S6H degrees and 46 degrees. The nights throughout the winter are apt to be cool enough for open wood fires, and for blankets. Half the time an Overcoat is not needed during the day, but it is never prudent for stranger to be without one at hand.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
REsS0UD G5Ez OFF
 YUMA CDTJ LSI Y The Soil, Climate, Rivers, and Many
 and Varied Offerings of FAIR ARIzONA'S BANNER COUNTY.
FAIR ARIZONA's BANNER COUNT

Brief Statement of Facts Setting Advantages and Inducements offered by County
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
THECLIAIATE OF YUMA.

The climate of Ynma for nine months of e}le 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 nlld-sum- zier may al times rise above l00', and oc- .asionally e, en reach ll0', yet, owing to She absence of moisture in the air, 1t is not oppressive. The atmosphere is pure, light ahd balmy. When the mercury marks the Highest extreme of heat, person does not fas that oppression or debility which is 5ss ll the EaAteln States Len the CT.
The Arizona sentinel., 1898-08-27
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 shown by the Government observations, is but 81a inches per year.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-07
HALF A BATTLE WON
 BY UNION MEN
JOY REIGNS IN THE CAMP OF
 THE MANUFACTURERS.
A Contract for Interior, Marble. Work on the Wells-Fargo Building
 Will Stay Here.

Tn their fight for the preservation of home industry, the members of the Mar ble Cutters Union have half won an other victory.
 The contract for the interior marble work In the new Wells-Fargo building was let to a firm in the East employing convict labor while local mechanics were walking the streets in search of an odd days work This union has won fights on many of the large buildings construct ed within the past year, and unhesitat- ingly took the matter of the Wells-Fargo contract in hand.
 The union at first was unable to do anything: the contracts had been let, and that seemed to be the end of it. but a joint committee from the union and the Building Trades Council started in at once to see what could be done toward remedying the evil.
 At last nights meeting of the union it was reported that the contract for the floors and wainscoting had been taken from the Eastern firm and let to a local one The news was all the more welcome as the local firm in question enjoys the reputation of employing none but union workmen, and pays the highest wages on the coast
 It Is not considered very difficult mat ter to keep a contract within the State, but after 1t has once been let, there is practically but one chance in a thousand of having it annulled and given to local workmen, so the victory is considered a great one. although it is but for a por- tion of the work.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-07

utilize their talents in the cause of charity so propitious that they consented.
 Prohting by the experience gained in their first performance, they have added further and better turns which will sure ly please the audience. New jokes, new songs and in fact everything up to date haS been culled to make the entertain ment a memorable one.
 The fact that Tommy Eggert is manag- ing the affair Is enough to vouch for it's excellence, He has drilled his clever troupe until 1t has reached perfection, and he vouches for the performance going off smoothly.
 Miss Aggie Hoyne will again act as in- terlocutor, while Jessie Finnie, Kittie Sardie, Kittie McShane and Tessie Smith will handle the bones" Mamie Wells. Jeannette Finnie. Mamie Sheehan and Nellie Oaks are scheduled to play the tambos., Besides the foregoing aggrega- ton, the following soloists will add strength and melody to the troupe: The Misses Etta and Belle O'Brien, Miss Etta Welsh, Mrs. M. Brennan, M. P Westliaus. Jack Cathcart, B. F. Hanlon, Master Doherty, Miss Cora Fiske, Wihiam j. O'Brien and Company A, League of the Cross Cadets Glee Club, Dave Ffnnie. P. DunWorth, George Ryan and Ben Tarbox
 The entertainment Is under the auspices or the Golden West booth. Music will be furnished by the Lurline orchestra of fourteen pieces and Miss Mary Giorgianna VII! act as pianist. The minstrel show will be followed by a social Quite a number of tickets have been disposed of attending. 0""
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-07
ADVERTISEMENTS.
AWFUL SKIN DISEASE
Suffered Untold AgonyTw Years. Itching and Burning Terrible.
 Had to Give up Work Entirely.
Instant ReIiefin First Application
 OF CUTICURA REMEDIES. AtWork, Fully Cured in ? Months.

was afflicted with terrible malignant break. ing out all over the upper part of my body. I was treated by some of the very best physicians, who pronounced it contagious blood poison, through whom spent hundreds of dollars trying to getrelief, built seemed to get worse All the time was suffering untold agony, and finally had to give up work entirely. grasped at every thing saw advertised, and listened to every sug. gestion from friends, butnothing seemed to reach my case. The burning, itching fix was in seemed to be aggravated by every effort to relieve myself; but, thank God, relief came to me at last CUTI- cURA REMEDIES were suggested to me, and immediately procured the CuTTcURA (ointmenO. CUTIcURA SOAP, and CUTIcURA REsoLvBNT. From the first, I experienced soothing relief, notwithstanding my intense pain. The warm bath. with CUTTcURA SOAP, the anointing with CUTicuRA, and the dose of CUTIcURA REsoL- VENT, seemed to start the good work from the first. l improved right along, and in less than t,0O months ,odS able to be up and ct ,oork, and continued to improve daily till at last tods entirely cured, sound and well, not sign on my body anytchere indicating that anything had ever been the matter with me. It is now over two years since have been entirely cured, and not sign a symptom has ever returned. will gladly answer any and all letters with reference to my case. NJ. B. BASTIEN,
 156 W. Hunter St., Atlanta, Ga. Witness: J. G. AHERN.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-07

elusive circles of the new governing body of the local Democracy. This is but one of the uncertainties that are confronting the committees sponsors, and it is held as an added reason why a meeting should be called before Saturday in order to al- low the State Central Committee an op- portunity to straighten out any tangle that may be beyond the strength of local minds.
 A member of the new City and County Committee said yesterday that he had no doubt, judging by past events, of the ability of the State committee to solve any question brought before it.
 Just give those country members half a show, he concluded, and they will come here from Sisl1you and San Diego and cast our votes for us. It is no trou- ble for them, and they rather like it''
 The ostensible purpose of Friday nights meeting is to perfect permanent organiza- tion and to discuss in a general way the manner in which the coming campaign is to be conducted. John P. Dunn will probably be elected chairman, and Thomas Walsh one of Mayor Phelan S henchmen, wiz be given the post of sec retary
 While the reformers are preparing to carry out their programme, the deposed Harneyites are not idle. They believe that under the law they are entitled to continue in the administration of the af- fairs of the local Democracy, and that the State Central Committee has not the power to interfere with them Some of
 
 been consulted as to the construction of the law, and their verdict is such that an early appeal to the courts has been de- cided on. The course of the proposed legal proceedings has not yet been defi- nitely determined, but will probably take the form of a restraining order or writ of prohibition against the new City and County Committee directing it to take no action affecting the organization of the Democratic party of San Francisco until the merits of the present contention have been passed upon by the courts.
 Some objection to this course is being urged by the friends of the two retiring Associated Justices of the Supreme Court As both are candidates for reelection it is pointed out that 1t would be embar- rassing to them to be compelled to pass upon a question that has to do with the standing of any faction of any political party. It is not likely, however that this objection will have much weight with those who contend that their rights have been trampled upon. They pretend to say that with them it is not a question of politics but of principle, and that the mind of Judge of the Supreme Court should be beyond and above such infiu- ence as the promotion of personal politi- 70 a ynhifiOn
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-07
The Clarkson Trial

At the trial of William Clarkson. ac- cused of having embedded gold from the Mint, B. D. Carter and Martin Eeeers were the principal witnesses for the Gov ernment in the United States District Court yesterday.
 carter, who is a blacksmith at 34o yember and several times after that dat Clarkson came to him with small ouantities or gold bullion, which he had given him to meIl @ m crucible in his forge and after Eggers is a grocer at the corner of Eddy and Hyde streets. He sold some of tha gold. at Clarkson's request, and received a good customer of his, and he did it to oblige him. The case will go on to-day
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-07

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