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The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
POSTPONED DREAM.
Interesting Questions ef Watering
 the Colorado Desert Discussed.

Golfers Weekly recently contained the following from the pen sf Joha Bopner;
 In June, 1891, it was believed by many that ths Colorado desert wss going to disappear from the face of the earth. Ingenious speeulstions on the effects of the change on the climate of southern California appeared in the papers. But, with the suamer of 1891 the water ia the Colorado declined, and befets the autumn thsre were only few iackes in the stream at Algodo-- nes. Meanwhile there wss no rslaxa- tion in ths terrific heat Of ths regian now covered by water aHd ths evapera- tion was immense. Msjor Powell estimsted the annual evaporation al 8 hundred inches, which snly about half the yearly evaporation in ths bay of Bengal. When the supply of water from the river fell of, while the loss from evaporation continued, 1t was mere question of time when the new sea would dry Ep. That is what hap pened, end dreams of re- claiming the Sahara of California were postponed till now.
 Whether the freshet of 1899 will throw into the great hollow more water than the sun can lick up re- mains to bs seeR. The process sf throwing She surplus water of the Colorado ints the dssert could, of course, be assisted by engineering works an she river bank; 1t is possible that tbey may be attempted this year
 Lieutenant Williamson of the en- giueers, who surveyed the desert nearly half a centaty ago, un- der orders from Secretary Jefferson Davis, reported that "s large portion of the surface of the dsssrt, formed of lacrustlne and alluyial clay, is capa- bls of supporting luxriant growth of vegetation It i. of zearly the same competition as the alluvial bot tom land of ths Colorado, which is covered with a growth of mesquite, cottonwood, willows and grass. Good crops of corn, beans and melons are rsised close by" Another writer said that Ca sufficient supply of water to irrigate the Colorado desert would convert hop!ess waste, which IS terror to travellers and the home of horned tosds and rattlesnakes, into the most productive portion of the most productive state of the union"
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
let 6 good cigar at iaeger's.

Get good cigar at laegor's.
 The Yuma Bakery makes ii thas means that it's good
 Old papers for sale at thiz office. 25c per hundred.
 Try an orange phosphate or aa ice cream sods at Cotter's drug store.
 Alaska ain't in itwith Iseger's cold beer. Ask Joe for long one
 Call st Cotter's Drug Store for cold drink. The coolest and the latest aI prepared there.
 Pure drugs low prices and perfect accommodation at Cottor's Drug Store
 FOR RENr:~-Nics 3-reom house Furniture for sale. Inquire at this office. Fresh eggs, bolongo saus@ge and fine cheese on cold storage at P. B Hedges.
 Ice cream 0oy y"a evening at tb4 Yuma Bakery.
 The best is none to good for you. thp
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
Wtfh the City Dads.

The city council met in regular con- clave Monday evening. All members woIe present.
 petition was received from Nessrs. Mustain and Thellman praying fer 8 right of way through some of the principal streets of the city for q canal to be taken out of the Colorado river near the mouth of the Gila. The canal IS to start-at Doten street, to Gila and ID to First to Twelfth avenue. The petition ws5 referred to the street committee, but was later withdrawn by the petitioners, who reserved the right to present petition, or an amend. ment, to th8 committee on streets and alleys together with q plot o5 survey showing the course of said canal.
 4 contract was signed by the mayor and recorder with tho Fabric Fire Hoso O., which will furnish the citv with 500 feet Of fire hose at 80c., pres sure 400 pounds one No. , solid forged fra c hose cart at S98; two flexible play pipes for hose with Joyner handles tor $l2.50 each.
 The council revoked the sale ot lot l, block l73, and ordered the same re. advertised fer sale,
 The reports of the treasurer, recorder and marshal were read and approved.
 4 motion WAS made and carried that the recorder purchase desk.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
Land Scripts

The cheapest and most convenient way of securing title to pHblic land. Any non-mlneral government land in the United States which is open to en- try, surveyed or upsurveyed, can be located, immediately without any re- quirement of residence or improve ment. For particulars address Here ford X Hazard, attorneys~at-law, Tucson, Arizona. ti
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
4 Pioneer GsHes

On Monday death summoned to the mystic shore George Nj. Knight, who had suffered 8 tedious illness of sev- eTal months duration. The deceased was 6S years old and had been re- sident Of Yuma sincs 1868. He was by profession s lawyer and has prac- ticed his profession during his career in this county. George M. Knight was well informsd man having travelled in every country of the globe. He was man with some eccentricitias, yet h's predominating trait was honesty. He never forgot friend, as those who befriended him by word or deed can testify. He was buried Tues day afternoon a large cortege following she rem ains to their last testing place. We know not whether tho graya be the beginning CT snd Of life; VIC know not if heaven Ge kingdom of many mansions or an airy abode for the souls of men; we know not whether hell be surging whirlpool of shoals and depths or merely place where conscisncs is the only tormentor but VIC do know if there be land be- yond the grave where the weary soul may find its reward and rest that George M. Knight has found that land. We would Say to the soul of chs old pioneer REQUIscAT IN PACE.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
LOCAL NOTES.

CD. Baker went to Los Angeles "Wednesday on business.
 c. L, Eichelbarger and wife are visiting in Los Angeles this week.
 John Csndolfs returned Sunday from Les Angeles, where he went on business.
 We keep in stock mining location notices according to the latest Ari- zona law.
 District Attorney Brown took a shert business trip 50 Gold Rock Thursday.
 senator Ives departed Thursday morning for the coast On short pleasure trip.
 General E. H. Sherman parsed through Yuma Wednesday evening sn route to Phoenix.
 Charley DeCorse was in from Les Angeles this week to attend the fun e7al Of Csc E. Knight.
 Considerable water is now in the lagoon and moonlight boat rides will SOON be the order of the hour.
 Today we publish articles of iH- corporation of the Ls Grande Copper Company and the Globe Consolidated Copper Company.
 One of ths best Improvements in inc city for some time is the filling up 0f tho lOw place on the coruer Of Main and First streets.
 District Attorney Brown and party returned Monday from the Copper Mountain district, where hs has some promising copper claims,
 Mrs. Judge Levy now drives one of the hsudsonnest turnouts in the city. Chas. Rise purchased the vehicle ia Lee Angeles during his recent trip.
 Lou Martin is favorabIy mentioned for labor commissioner of California. Mr. Martin was once employed in Yuma and is well and iavorsbly known hesca5outs.
 Captain Mellon went up te Buena Vista landing with the steamer Mo have this week snd brought down 8 cargo from that point.
 Chas. Holborn. who recently rssigned his position as guard op the hill, hes accepted 3 position with the s. F. r. C r. Co, at Jerome JuDstion.
 Pierce Evans, the popular city at torney left for Los Angeles on the delayed trnin Wednesday. He goes in on business and may go to Rands- burg before his return.
 County Recorder Marvin has been an thQ sick list this week, but is now romsx better. We hope to soon see Bijiy}n robust health as he deserves something better than sickness.
 Miss Bel-n Riordan snd Hiss Wipi- fred Smith have been visiting Mrs. c. g. Baker thie week. On Tuesdey evening NF. and Mrs. Baker enter rained sheir i.iends in honor of the young ladies.
 A. |. Moon, representing ths Los Angeles Times, wss in Yuma this week in the interest sf his paper. : he 7imss IS ooa O. the best papers oB the oosst and is very much spnre- ela.ea ;n A-;:ora. ;I1. ,door mode Is cf.ca ; ;-stsrr3l rai
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
HOw's This9

We offer One Hundred Dollare Re- ward fer any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
 F. J. CHENEY 6 CO, Props,
 Toledo, o. We, the undersigned, have known 2 J. Cheney for the last E years, and believe him perfectly hcnorsbly in all business transactions, and financially able to carry out any obligation made by their firm.
 WEST & TnUkx, Wholesale Drug gists, Toledo, c. WELDING, KINxAN * MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter. nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the syste,a Price ?5c, per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
 HalPs family Pillq pro sl-7 re,.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
ksor ssver. Efffy YaRrs

Mre. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by mil lious of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It sooths the child. softens the gUms, allay8 all pain, cures wind colie, and IS the best remedy for Diarrhaes. It will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm mediately. Sold by Druggists in every part of the World. Twenty-Five cents & bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take nc other kind.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

Iaeger's refrigerator @ ways stand st 40. Joe keeps Dawson City specials brew for the thirsty. *
 THE president has promoted Col. Funston of the Twentieth Kansas to be brigadier general, for bravery in the Philippines,
 Delegate Wilson is taking a swing around the circle to learn the wishes of his constituents with reference to national legislation.
 Business was not suspended in The Place during it's removal across the street. Joe Nugent the eff cient manager kept the resort epen the entire time and one night did business in the middle of the street.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

WANTED :-Teams and laborers On White Oaks Railroad North of Alamo gordo, New Mexico. Wages for teams, three dollars per day for team, driver. harness and double trees, or one dollar per day and board of team, laborers, one dollar and twenty-five cents per day. None but first class teams wanted. Also grading contracts to let.
 GEO. s. Coop (; Go.
 Alamogordo. New Mexico.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
Fire! Fire? Fsret

The Lord helps those who help them self |. J. r. Jaeger saved bis whiskey and cigars for his many customers. Call st the Place and ask Joe or Bill or some Of thIg good stuff.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

for over thirty years has successfully treated the diseases of women.
 Unlike many modern medicines Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription contains no whisky, alcohol, sugar, syrup, opium or narcotic of any kind aud its use does not, therefore, create a craving for stimulants.
 Mrs. Annie Blacker, of 629 Catherine St., Syra- cuse, Y. Y writes: Your medicines have done wonders for Ule. For years my health was very poor; had four Iiiiscarriages, but since taking Dr Piefce's Golden Medical Discovery and Fa- vorite Prescription 1 have much better health and ! HOW have fine healthy baby"
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
Future ef the Bicycle.

It is agreed by all bicycle manufso- turers that the 1898 models represent the perfect wheel. Improvement seems to be impossible Precisely the same thing is true Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It represents ts the limits of science III overcoming disease, and 1t Is impossible to make better medicine tor the stomach, liver, kid neys and blood. A few doses of the BitteAs will start weak, nervous and bloodlesspeople on Is road to strength. A regular course of treatment will bring back the pink to the cheeks and sparkle to the eye. Sleep will come naturally, and it will be refreshing and healthiul. Dyspepsia, indigestion and constipation will be completely banished, and the blessings of true hsalth bestowed. Never take a sub stitute for this perfect remedy.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

Don't go to the Klondike-you don't have to. Stop at Iaeger's and get a big beer; cool and refreshing, *
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06
Advertised Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remaining in tho Yuma Arizona PostoHce
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

ing inaCtivity-Ct de biIitating artiGciallife have made it impos- sible for some woueu to fully return to the perfect hcalthfulDess of a natural state but every woman may be helped to a large de- gree. The organs di- rectly involved may be strengthened, pu-
 fifed, invjgorated for the time of trial and for this purpose Dr. Pierce 2 FavOTite Pre- scripti0h has been used with success py hundreds or thou- sands Of women. It is the product of tie skill and experience of a regularly gradu- ated physi a n-a StyIJIa6 c7SeC;aI;cf u,I,O
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

Cupid's work is done when the baby comes. The soft, little, clinging, helpless mite is the crown of love: Its coming marks the completion Of Cupids 1 object Cupid brings two es (&5S loving souls together-the 39ISS| baby holds them together. asS
 A woman is never so womanly, 50 beautiful so g happy as when she is q IM\ mother Yet motherhood /W
 is denied to some women G~1 / and feared by others
 The fear of motherhood is rapidly passing away and nothing has dore so much to drive it away as the record of Dr. P1erce'S Favorite Prescription.
 Dr. Pierce has held that danger and pain at tbe time Of parturition were really ull- nt cessary and unnatural and that if every woman were healthy and strong as Nature meant her 10 be this function would be per for;ued painlessly and safely The abuse of centuries of corsets-of health destroy
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-05-06

Go-4al Aal.4c. : .e and LAild stree. IVY P
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
Reports Of Officers are Rather
DiscOuraging.
Organization Losing in
Membership.
Well Attended Public Meeting
i'm Evening.

The sem annual meeting Of the Grand
Division. Sons Of Temperance of Maine
was held Wednesday In the hall IL
Chase's block, Cumberland Mills, and
Was well attended.
Tue grand division opened at 10 O'Clock
with g. W. p, K. N. Alexander OF
Harpswell. in tho onair.
Toe following committees were ap-
pointed:
Finance-Fred A. Delano, Howard
Pinkham, h. II. Bragdon.
Reports-Messrs. Hayes, White ant
Griffin.
This reports of the several officers were
resolved ami referred to the Respective
ocm mittess.
Stunehan,, Mass, was present at the
morning sessions and delivered an in
spring address
A committee was appointed to present
q Suitable Inc mofial On the death of Rev,
ID. b. Randall, who was membes Of
the order for more than forty years.
The report of the Grand Scribe, showed
the number of divisions in existancs t.
bs 10; mum Der reporting, s; number Of
members, 49i, loss Of "a; cash on hand,
$I35.6l.
lhe q. W. p, L. NJ Alexander oil
South Harpswell, reported that the six
months past had been very discouraginG
to temperance workers.
Dinner was served at noon and the SEES
sion continued through the afternoon. In
the evening public meeting was held
which was we'll attended.
The meeting opensd with brief ad i.
dress of welcome by Worthy Patriarch,
W. l., HINT OF Rechab division Of Cum
berlsnd Mills The response was made
by q. W. p, Il. M. Alexander.
The following programme was then
carried out:
Piano duett,
Messrs. Burkham and Bragdon
Reading, Mrs. Nswcomb
Singing.
Daphne Glee club of Cumberland
Mills.
Recitation, Berry Hooper
Reading, Mrs Newcom b
Solo, Mrs. Barbour
The addresses of the evening was de.
livered by Most Worthy Grand Scribe. b.
Il, Jewell of Stonsham, Mas, who urged
the necessity of u deeper interest in tina
work Of temperance.
MIR. Jewell was followed by Past
Worthy Patriarch. 5. l.. Carlton of Port
land an others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
A FINE OUTFIT.

The fine new delivery wagon just put
out by Oren Hooper's Sons has already
excited good deal OF very favorable oom-
ment TIE wagon is very substantial
one and Is equipped with every conye-
nienoe, 1t is painted q rich black with
carmins shade gold lettering. 1t is drawn
by two handsome dappled gray horses
wearing brass trimmed harnesses, and ia
In charge of two men In livery. 1t Is an
outfit which will attract attention any
where, and Is credit to Its progressive
owners
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
NOTES.
ADDITIONAL POLES UNNECEs
SARY.

To the Editor Of the P'ess:
A very lew people have been reported as
opposed to additional poles on q portion
Of one or two streets in the westerly part
Of the city, whore m any residents have
applied for and are DESTROYS Of seeing
lower cost residence lighting by electric
ity than has heretofore prevailed. As but
few people have been enabled to enjoy
this modern luxury Of illumination It
doss not sosm fair nor reasonable tina Z
they should bs deprived Of such privi l.
egs. In order that the general public
may be reminded that most unusual
efforts have been made by the manage
ment of the Portland Electric Light com.
pany to avoid the duplication OF poles In
some Of the streets have to say that
several proposals were made to the Con.
solidatsd Eleotrio Light company for uss
of their poles. All such proposals were
turned down Notwithstanding the very
literal propositions. that were made to
them. 1t has been suggested that the cit
liens on the streets indicated could with
out doubt arrange 1t 50 "a to avoid the
erection of additional poles by petition
ing the Consolidated Electric 1t. Co. to
allow the US, of their poles on such
streets for reasonable compensation rs
when the poles go out Of use and are
not further required they will have to be
removed. Such action will Immediately
remove all obi sctlon as there would then
be NO necessity OF additional poles.
Portland Electric LIT. Co, Geo. W.
Brown. Pres.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
DEAF rs.

In this city. Oct %. Mary f.. wife OF Joseph
Perry. aged 90 years mouths
Funeral on Friday morning at 8 O'Clock.
from her late residence 81 Congress street.
Requiem high mass at the Cathedral OF the
Immaculate Conception at $50 O'Clock.
In shis city. Oct. 20, Clara. daughter OF the
late Rev. lisa C and Clirinda Carlton.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Burial at Oxford. Maine
In this city, Oct 20, Mrs. Bridget Connolly.
funeral on Friday morning at S.45 o'clock
from the "a, idence of her daughter. Mrs. George
McAuey. No. 81 Madison street
[Requiem high mass at the Cathedral OF the
immaculate Conception at $50 o'clock.
In Brooklyn. N. Y, Oct. "a. Nelson Nj. Shep-
ard aged 20 years,
Prayers on Friday. Oct. 81, at 1890 o'clock.
at residence OF charms bum, Jr.. Ocean sir, ct
East Deering Burial at Evergreen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
INSURANCE MEN.
An Important cenfexsnce efNew Eng
gland Fire Usserwrsser..

An Important conference Of many Of
ths leading fire insurance agents OF New
England was held at the Falmouth hots
yesterday. It was . conference between
members OF the New England Exchangs
and OF the members OF the executive CON
mittes OF the Maine Association Of Loca
Fire Insurance Agents.
The following gentlemen were In atten
dance from the New England Exchange
J. II. leighton, q. II. Allen, M. X. Elm
srsop, q. 4. Forbush, W. II. HinkIey, H.
b. Ciapp, W. H. Burpes, W. b. Mcclellan,
q. Il. Macombsr, A. l.. Berry, q. ID. Pal
mer, II. l.. Hiscock. A. W. SswaII, SEQ.
rotary y. W. Goddard and Inspector O.
II. hoxis ana r. q. Burrowes.
The following members Of the execu.
tive committee OF the Maine Associa.
ton vera present: Chairman II. N.
Pinkham Of Portland, Secretary and
Treasurer Thomas J. Little of Portland.
Hon. Fred Atwood Of wintsrport, J.
W. Mcclure Of Bangor. George Ii. Grant
Of Eilsworth, K. H. dove Of Biddeford.
J. II. Leighton of Hartford, Conn.
was the chairman OF the meeting and
Thomas J. Little was chosen secretary.
The business that was transacted was tho
revision and equalization of insurance
rats. Much enthusiasm and inter-
est was manifested which will result In
beneficiaf effects to the insured. The
meeting continued during the afternoon
and evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
BRAGDON-SPEAR.

Mr.. Charles 4. Spear Of Deering Gen.
ire was united In marriage last evening
to Miss Ethel p. Bradgon. at ths home
Of the BRIDES relatives at Perham. Me.
The wedding was private affair. Mr..
and Mrs Spear VIII come Immediately
to this city and take up their residence
ON Hartley street
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
REPUBLICAN MEETING AT KIT
Terry.

Kittery. Oct. a6--An enthusiastic Re-
publican rally was held in Trefsthen
hall last evening. The house was crowd
ed 20 the doors and standing room was
at premium. For more than two hours
the large audience listened to the elc-
qusnce Of Hon. Amos L. Allen Of this
DISTRICT and Hon. Charles E. LittIsfield,
OF Rockland. The Portsmouth Cornet
band, by its music. added interest TO the
occasion.
During the afternoon the speakers
visited TIE Navy Yard and were shown
its grand facilities for doing naval work,
by Naval Constructor Tawresey and Civil
Engineer Gregory, both of whom have
done much to bring the yard to its pres
emit excellent condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
The Jegeler,
Monument Square.

In orrs Island Oct. IA, Herbert E. Lubee and
Miss Ida Wallace.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
YARMOUTH.

Mr.. Lyman Beecber True died at his
home on Bay View street, Wednesday
morning. after severe illness. Mr..
True was born in Falmouth 81 years ago.
He was a memter Of the First Parish
church and prominent Mason. The
funeral will be held from his lats resi-
denoe, Friday at 9. 30 p. III.
Principal b. p. Snow of the Academy.
has recovered from his recent illness and
took charge Of his regular Glasses ON
Wednesday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
MARRIAGES.

In this city. Oct. 25. by Rev. DIR. Blanchard,
Owen Shepherd OF New York and Miss Grace
Lillian Hall of Portland.
In this city, Oct 20, by Rev. DIR. Blanchard
Ralph Foster Burnham OF Auburn and Miss
Clara Ella Shaw of Portland.
In this city. Oct. 20. by Rev. DIR. Blanchard.
John L. Curry OF Winchester, Mass, aud Miss
Lillian Hersey Of Portland.
In this city, Oct. 20. by Rev. DIR. Blanchard,
John Temple aud Miss Alice NJ. Douglass OF
Portland.
In this city. Oct, %. by Rev. Lewis Malvern,
George indley Narney and Mabel Louisa Lin
coin. both of Portland.
In this city, Oct. rs, by Rev. Lewis Malvern,
Lyman Rogers Thompson of Portland and
Luela May Dorr of Jonesport
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-10-26
THE FINEST OF
FLAV0RS.

Art, poetry and science are man
ifested in manufactures to de-
gree not generally contemplated
The finest of flavors for household
use involve the application of
science and art, evolving the pro-
duct into poetry when exquisite in
its composition like Bakers Flaw
oring Extract which in a few brief
years have reached point of per-
lection attained by no others.
Consumers and tradesmen are
fast becoming unit on this point.
Bakers Extract of Vanilla contains
more pure Vanilla to the fluid
ounce than any other on the mar
ket and not an iota of authorization.
Write for circular to the Baker
Extract Company, Portland, Me-,
pertaining to the free distribution
of Colonial Danes" Calendar for
the holidays.