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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
AGAINST POLITICAL ASSESSMENT.
Postmaster General Issues Formal
Warning to Postmasters

Washington, Oct. 1S.-The postmaster
| general has issued a formal warning to
all postmasters against the levy of po-
| litical assessments and simultaneously
the civil service commission has called
attention to the law governing the sub
ject, and of the commissions intention
to enforce it. This general warning is
similar to that issued heretofore prior
to political campaigns and, it is under
stood follows complaints of specific vio-
lation of the law received from Ohio
and other states where elections are to
be held this year. The postmaster gen.
erals order follows: BY the request of
the civil service commission all post
masters are directed to sign and post
conspicuously in their respective offices
copies of the following circular issued
by the civil service commission and to
use every means to direct the atten-
ton of their subordinates to the pro-
visions thereof.
(SigneO w. S. Schallenberger,
Acting Postmaster General
To further guard against the viola
tions the following has been promul-
gated: "All employees connected with
this office are hereby notified that they
are under no obligation whatever by
reason Of their being in the public SER
vice to make contributions or subscrip- |
tions for political or other purposes and |
that they will not be molested or in |
any way disseminated against for fail |
ure to so subscribe or contribute.
(Signed) -
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
HIBERNIANS IRE LOYAL.
Five Divisions tn st. Johns, N. b., De-
clare for Great Britain

st. John, N. B., Oct. 1S.-As a result
of the action of Division No. 1, Ancient
Order of Hibernians. Montreal, in
adopting resolutions expressing their
sympathy with the Beers in the South
African war, five of the divisions of the
A. O. Fl. in st. Johns and vicinity and
the Moneton division have drawn up
protest. They also passed resolutions
declaring that the order in this province
is loyal to Great Britain.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Michael Campane, a well known Irish
resident of the city, died yesterday at
his home, 24S James street of a COM
plication of diseases. He had been i'll
about a month. He was highly re-
spected citizen of the Twelfth ward
He leaves, besides his wife, three sons
John, a saloonkeeper, and Patrick and
James, who are in the grocery business.
Mr.. Campane had lived in New Haven
about thirty y-five years, was a member
of St. Francis church and was much
beloved.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
TRIED TO KILL HIS VIFE,
Jealousy Drives Hartford NIan to At
tempt Murder Shot Himself, Too.

Hartford, Conn, Oct. 1S.-Adolph
Brodeur fired six shots at his wife this
evening and then shot himself in the
head The couple live at &c Trumbul!
street. Brodeur is a tailor and his
wife runs a small candy store After
she was shot Mrs. Brodeur was able
to walk to a physicians office and af-
ter having her wounds dressed return
ed to her home. Her husband was
taken to the hospital, His wound may
result fatally. Jealousy caused the
shooting.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
YESTERDAYS FoorBALL GAMES.
Wesleyan Scores on Pennsylvania-
Princeton Wins--Wisconstn'sP Practice.

Philadelphia, Oct. 1S.-The University
of Pennsylvania football team was
again scored on to-day, this time by
the Wesleyan college eleven. Penn
sylyania, however, won the game by d
score of II to 6. Wesleyan's touch
down was made on a seventy eight
yard run by Wilcox on a double pass
and was one of the best sprints made
on Franklin Field this year. Pennsyl-
vania playing to-day was an improve
ment over that of her last few games.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Great Council Elects Officcrs-TvvO New
Haven Women Chosen

Haven Women Chosen.
Norwich, Oct. 18.-The great council
of the Degree of Pocahontas met here
to-day with sessions both morning and
afternoon. The various reports pre-
sented We're very satisfactory and ac-
cepted, after which officers were elected
as follows: Great Pocahontas, Julia
Smith of Seymour: great Wenonah,
Mary Washburn Of Norwich; great
Minnehaha, Mary B. Smith Of New Ha-
ven; great keeper of records, Mary L.
Davis of New Haven; great keeper Of
wampum, Kate C. Wells of Hartford
The next convention will be held in Sey-
mour.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Paris, Oct. 1S.-M. Gohier, writer of
leading articles for the Dreyfusard or
gan Aurore, fought a duel to-day with
the son of General Mercier, former
minister of war. NJ MERCER was pink
ed in the chest, but is not thought to
be seriously hult.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
Bntteriss Commnndiny nInfekinc.

London, Oct. ia special despatch
from Pretoria says THE Boer Krupp
batteries are now covering Mafeki;ig.
Military engineers can be observed lay
ing a temporary railroad which will
probably be used in armored train de-
fense by the garrison"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Princeton N. j. Oct. 1S.-The Prince
ton team to-day defeated the Pennsyl-
vania State college eleven by the score
of IL to o. Halves of fifteen and ten
minutes were played and the game was
fast and exciting throughout
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
IInrYnrd 20. isntcs.

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 1S.-Harvard
varsity beat Bates 80 to this after
noon in game which, though poor in
general was good in spots. Long runs
by the Harvard backs and fumbling at
critical times gave zest to the contest
as seen from the bleachers.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Andover Mass, Oct. 1S.-Phillips-
Andover academy team lined up
against the Harvard freshman football
eleven this afternoon and after thirty
five minutes of play neither side scored,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Philadelphia, Oct. 1S.-Brooklyn
turned the tables on Philadelphia to-
day in the second of the series of five
exhibition games wnnig by a score Of
to 4.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Exeter, N. H., Oct 1S.--The Massa-
Cbusetts Institute of Technology was
outclassed by Phillips Exeter this af-
ternoon and easily defeated, "a to 0.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Ladysmith, Oct. 1S.-It is stated that
the enemy's scouts are almost in touch
with the outposts at Glencoe. The
Beers are working around both sides
with the idea of getting south of Lady
smith and attacking in force, with the
cooperation of Commanding General
Joubert At Glencoe, the British pa
troll covered a wide area in order to
prevent outfiankng and We're subject
ed to a hot and persistent skirmish.
General White is quite prepared to Of
fer battle and the camp is pleased at
the present prospect of striking a def
mite blow.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Williamstown, Mass, Oct. 1S.-Wil-
liams defeated Holy Cross here to-day
in a benefit game by the score of 20
to 5.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19

Camp Glencoe, Natal, Oct. is, 2 p. m.
--Boer scouts have been sighted at
Hating Spruit, seven miles from the
British camp, and an engagement is
imminent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
FIGHTING BEGINS IN NATAL
BOERS MEET BRITISH SIXTEEN
MILES FROM L4DYSMITH.

A Number of Casualties Reported
Fighting is still In Progress-supports
Leave Lndysmith-Boer Scouts Sighted
Near Glencoe and an Engagement is
Imminent There-Camp Pleased With
Prospect of BattIe-Further Reports
That Col. Baden-Powell is Holding
His own mt Mafeking-NoC Credit Given
to Report That Flag of Truce Has
Been DispIayed-Boers Defeated in
Small Engagements.
Ladysmith, Oct. is, SIS .. m.-The
British forces came into contact with
the enemy in the neighborhood OF Ac-
ton Homes and Testers Station, about
sixteen miles out, this morning. The
firing began about 10 o'clock.
Later-The British cavalry patrols
have been in action at Acton Homes
and Bester's (not Lester's) station since
midday and the action is still in pro-
gress A number of casualties have
been reported. Supports are leaving
the camp and expect to fight to-mor-
row.
An official note published here says:
"a Free State commando yesterday
commenced actual hostilities. The Free
State has thus taken upon itself the re-
sponsibility of beginning war and can
not hereafter pose as the injured par
ty."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-10-19
COULD NOT ELECT DEWEY.

Postmaster.
.-(name of city.)
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
The Wiser Way.

"Hoy fresh and rosy you look, Nora," exclaimed Isabel, who had just returned from the beach, and was greeting her friend. 7
 "Yes, dear," replied Nora, q am feeling splendidly, and mamma says I have an alarming appetite"
 "Where in the world have you been since 1 saw you?".
 q have remained at home" replied Nora, "and have worked hard every day. But l have been taking that wonderful medicine, Hoods Sarsa- parilla, and it has done me. oh, so much good. You see l always like to feelweIl when I go away, and I leave the mountains next week"
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12

A white man first set foot on what is now 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 atreclamation projects are however on foot, and in @ few years ex- poct to see Yuma County rated as the richest in the Territory.
 The first glimpse the traveller from Cali fornia catches of Arizona is that of the picturesque 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 o arizona, the new empire of the West, upon whose undeyeloped riches the eyes of the country are at present turned, and as such,
 is bound to grow and prosper with a rapidity that at present can hardly be re- alized. But coupled with her geographi- cal position we find that she is the center of a country whose agricultural possibili ties are practically unlimited, being sur rounded by soil the fertility of which exceeds that of the delta of the Nile, and wanting only water to become a paradise of bloom. Billions of gallons of that precious duid have annually gone to waste at Yuma's very doors, but already reaction is taking place and many enterprises are on foot to supply the life-giving waters of the yellow Colorado to the thirsty earth.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
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 plow 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 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 unrivalod 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 thls wonderful bit of country. Piueapples, dates, almonds and waluuts will do well Strawberries, rasp- berries, blackberries, entrants, gocseberries, and all varieties of small fruits can be suc- cessfully cultivated, Indeed. Yuma County is not cnly the natural home of the citrus and semitropical fruits, as almost every fruit, nut, plant, grain, grass, or vegetable which can 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 Yama and Yuma County there can be no better investment for capital seeking large and renumerative returns than is af- forded Lere With @ matchlass climate, where all 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 Iong-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., 1899-08-12
MINES

There is no section of the United States, or probably of the earth, more rich in min cral wealth than the County of Yuma. An the country north, east and south of Yuma lies directly within the main gold belt that commences in Alaska and ends ill Mexico. From the San Rarnardino mountains in California to the Sonora boundary line the mountains and hills are exceptionally rich in the precious metal, as though demonstrating the theory often advanced that the richest gold mines are found bordering the beds Of
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12

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 a 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 virgin field for the mine hunter, and now with the few hundreds searching Tn its mountains its 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 a great impetus to mining throughout the county.
 New locations are being constantly made, and all show wellupo the surface. The La Fortuna mino, recently put in operation, has 2)-stamp mill running night and day, and the production of gold averages $75, GOO per month This mine is situated about 30 miles southwsaept the village of Yuma.
 Rich gold dis5overies have also been made in Castle Dome, Harqua Hala, Centennial, Palomas, Pot Holes, and other mining dis tricts, and, although the mining CT Jcok in the county was never better, still llost ot the silver and lead mines are idle, owing to the low value of these metals.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
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 a luxury in land where the sun shines every day.
 Because there are chances for 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 a 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 clements of the Territory.
 Because good land is becoming 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 yields the products of the temperate and semi-tropic zones.
 Because the worker receives a fair con- pensation for his labor, and the hustler has a field for the display of his energy and en- terprise
 Because there ara neither blizzards or tornadoes, earthquakes nor inundations, snow-storms nor cyclones.
 Because the vast and varied resources of the country are yet to be developed.
 Because the wealth of its mines, it's farm ing valleys, and grazing lands, will yet bull up great and prosperous county.
 Because man can make livelihood Ter, with less labor than in any other part of the United States.
 Because there is health in every breeze, and strength and vigor under its cloudless skies.
 Because the settler need not spend life time in felling trees and grubbing out stumps.
 Because vegetation is so rapid that in two years the home is surrounded by a growth of trees and shrubs which would require ] five years to develop in a colder cline. Because fortunes here await the venture some, and health welcomes the afflicted. Because the country has brilliant future and you want to be in the swim. Because in its pure, dry invigorating air, epidemic diseases cannot live CT germinate Because its people are generous, liberal, lospitablc and progressive,
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
ARIZONA.
Its Attractions and Advantages as q
 Place Of Residence in Winter.

Place Of Residence in Winter.
 Whitelaw 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. Mr. 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 vitally 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 in Southern Arizona in winter there was but one day when the weather made 1t actually unpleasant for me to take exercise in the open air at some time or other during the day. Of course there were a good many days which weather observer would de- scribe as cloudy" and some that were ''showery; but during these five months (from No, ember, 1895, to May, IS96,) 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 laud of sunshine. As to details:
 TEMPERATURE. 1 have seen the thermometer mark @ 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 a mean for fourteen years at the pres ent territorial capital of 575 degrees in November, 53 degrees in December, 49 de grees in January, 54 degrees in February, jI degrees ID March and G6 degrees in l
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, ,

TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, SC
 COUNTY OF YUMA, sS' Before me, c. II. Brinley Clerk of the District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Yuma, on thi day personally appeared J. H. Carpenter and J. L RedondO, personally known to me to be the persons described in and who executed the foregoing ivstru ment, and they and each of them acknowledged tC me that that they and each of them executed ths for the purpose and consideration therein ex- pressed
 Given under my hand and seal of said court this 10th day of May, A. D 1899. (SEAL) c. H. BRINLEY,
 Clerk of said Court Recorded at request of J. L. Redondo, May l0 1899.
 W. E. MARVIN, County Recorder.
 By F. AVILA, Deputy County Recorder
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12

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 no tune in the summer does the heat produce any discomfort.
The Arizona sentinel., 1899-08-12
ARIZONA.

Arizona stands at the threshold of an era of wonderful social and industrial de- velopment. There can't be doubt about the fact. The dawn for which she has waited 50 long is breaking at last. There is every promise of day of great pros perity and permanent upbuilding just be- fore her. The impulse of a new and ene1- gizing hope is visible everywhere among her people. while the cumulative effect of many things, which made but small inn pression as they transpired singly, is now l commanding for her full share of atten- tion and interest abroad among home seekers and capitalists.
 4 lively competition has sprung up for the possession of things which have hereto fore gone a-begging for ownership. There is a scramble for franchises. Nothing more surely indicates great industrial awaken ing than this. The rates of interest are falling to moderate figures. Nothing more surely indicates confidence and competition among the money lend IS than this.
 Arizona has reached that climacticer period which every western state has ex- perienced sometime in it's history when, after long and weary struggle and doubt, with each side of the balance first up and then down, the clouds of despondency have suddenly rolled away, and sunburst of energizing hope has thrilled the droop- ing spirits of the people to greater and braver endeavor than before.
 For the last twelve years the subsistence of the great Tombstone boom and the com. pIetion of two transcontinental lines oi railroad across her territory-Arizona has rather dropped out of public attention, but in that time she has been quietly &C., cumulating 8 fund of substantial wealth and force of moral character which i qualify her now to rise up and take her destiny in her own hands.
 The population of Arizona is Mexican. 1 This is q mistake of great importance from the moral point of view. There is but one considerable center of Mexican population in the territory, the city of Tucson, and even there it is not by any means at pres ent the predominating element. It think it is certain that Arizona has not to-day nearly so large a Mexican population as Colorado and not above one-tenth as much as New Mexico >"Fitz- Mac" in Denver News.