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The Arizona sentinel., 1900-02-21
zZS2 27 E G5 ES OF
 YUMA 9z4Du Ld \ X The Soil, Climate, Rivers, and Many
 and Varied Offerings of aAIR7 AREZONA'S BANNER COUNTY.

Setting Forth the Many Advantages and Inducements offered by Place of Residence
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-02-21

 WHY CAPITAL SHOULD SEEK YUMA COUNTY Because it's mines are the richest
 Because it's grazing lands are the best. Because it's farming lands are valuable and productive
 Because it gives assurance of the largest returns on money invested
 Because it's grand resources are yet to be developed.
 Because it is young, growing county with an assured future.
 Because the opportunities for engaging in manufacturing enterprises are better than in any other region of the West
 Because good mining properties can be had at reasonable figures.
 Because there IS a demand for additional facilities for ore reduction.
 Because there are vast stretches of rich soil to be reclaimed by the construction of irrigating canals.
 Because there are large tracts of grass lands that can be utilized by the sinking ot artesian wells
 Because there are many openings in new country which cannot exist in older com munities.
 Because the opportunities for engaging ir the successful cultivation of semi-trepi fruits are better than in any other part the United States.
 Because property values are rapidly ad vancing.
 Because Arizona's boom is yet to come.
 CAN ONE LIVE Co5.FoRTABLY?
 That again depends on what you expect You cannot la, ,e the luxuries of our New York houses out there, unless you builc one; or the variety of our New YOrI markets, unless you charater a refrigerator car. But there are hotels with almost much frontage as the Waldorf; and, like everything else in the Territory excepting the mountains and deselts, they are new. There are boarding houses of more kinds than one; and brick cottages of eight or ten rooms can occasinally by rented. Bet ter than any of them, for the man with energy and the pluck to take it, is to on the desert; and he who knows how ''camp out with comfort through Septem Der In the Adirondacks can camp out in Arizona through the winter.
 As to food, there is plenty, and it is good-if you can get it we'll cooked. The alfalfa fields of the Salt River Valley are the fattening ground for the great cattle ranges of the Territory. From there the markets of Los Angeles and even of Denver are largely supplied, Good beef, mutton and poultry are plenty and cheap, Quail, ducks and venison from the vicinity can also be had. Vegetables and fruits are abundant in their season, and sometimes the season is a long one. It is the one country have lived in where straw berries ripen in the open air ten months in the year. have had them on my table, fresh picked from the open garden at Christmas
 ATTITUDES.
 It IS striking advantage offered by Arizona that, with the same general con- ditions as to temperature and dryness of air, the physician is able to select nearly any altitude he may desire. Thus, asth- matic sufferers can find almost the sea level at Yuma, or an altitude of only a thousand feet at Phoenix, or of only 2,4OO at Tucson. Others, who find no objection to greater elevations, can choose betw weer Prescott or Fort Whipple. 5,4OO; Flag staff, 6,S00,; the Sulphur Spring Valley, or Fort Grant, i, 200; Fort Huachuca. 4, ,SOO 1 or Oracle. about 4.OOO.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-02-21

The atmosphere IS singularly clear, tonic and dry. 1 have never seen it clearer anyw here in the world. It seems to have about the same bracing and exhilaratiDg qualities as the air of the Great Sahara in Mount Sinai, in Arabia Petraea. It is much drier than In the parts of Morocco. Algiers or Tunis usually visited, and drer 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 Halfa, but somewhat cooler.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-02-21
' IIDIo UT PUIoUIIdI
 WEATHER.

During a five months residence in Southern Arizona in winter there was but one day when the weather made it actually unpleasant for ne to take exercise in the open air at some time or ether during the day. Of course there were good many days which a weather observer would de- scribe as "cloudy, and some that were "sho;Hery; but during these five months from 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 laud of sunshine. As to details:
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-02-21
ARIZONA.
It's Attractions and Advantages as n
 Place of Residence in Winter.

W hitelaw Reid. owner al '! editor of the New York ITi5me, who has spent the last two winters in Arizona for the benef5 of his health, writes cntertainingly and in. structively concerning that rart of the country. Mir. Reid says:
 So many questions are asked about Ari- zona as a place for winter residence, and there appears to be such deartb 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.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-02-21

April. The same reports show the highest and lowest temperatures, averaged for eight years, at the same place, as follows: For November 7S1s degrees and 42 degrees, December 7S1a degrees and 36H degrees, January G51a degrees and B degrees, Feb ruary TIE degrees and 351a de rees, March Sl 1a degrees and fl degrees and April S61a 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
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
hi. Capacity Had Limits.

An old farmer who was in the habit
of eating what was set before him.
asking no questions. dropped into a
Memphis cafe for dinner. The waiter
gave him the menu card and explained
10 the old gentleman that il was the
list Of dishes the cafe served for din
ner that day. Accordingly he began
at the top of the bill OF fare and or
dered each thing In turn until he had
covered about one-third of it. The
prospect Of what was still before him
was too overpowering. yet there We're
some things at the end that he want
ed TO try. He called the waiter and,
confidently marking OF the spaces on
the card with his index finger. said:
Look here, I've et frum thar to thar.
Can / skip from that to thar and eat
on TO the ottomT-Memphis Scimitar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
Say Nice Things.

We do not like to be told of our
faults.
We do not want to hear references
to occasions when we appeared at a
disadvantage. Yet we deplore the prev
alence of fiattery. We make all man.
ner of fun of our friends who display a
weakness for that social pest. And yet
there are few of us who, If the fiattery
be not too freely administered, as
with 4 shovel" do not imbibe it greed
lily and pine for more.
Every one remembers the anecdote
of DR.. Holmes when he was enthusi-
astically applauded and to a somewhat
exaggerated length.
Don't you get awfully tired OF this
sort of thing. DR.. Holiness
Not at ALL" said the dear old man,
frankly. They never clap quite hard
or long enough to please me. I pre-
sumo that l could stand it for hours"
Montreal Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
A Master of silence.

Among the few who have n perfect
genius for silence is a certain well
known artist whose reticence is the
amusement and wonder of all who
know him.
A friend who had dropped into his
studio one day was vainly endeavoring
to draw Mr.. H. into conversation, when
the artists brother appeared in the
doorway.
Hello, Tomw said the brother.
"Hello, John" returned Tom, looking
up from his easel with a smile.
John wandered about the room for Is
minutes, turned over his brothers lat
est work and then. going toward the
door. stopped long enough to say.
"Well, goodby, Tom"
"Goodby, john" was the hearty re-
joinder.
. Tom painted on for some minutes,
and then in an unwonted burst of conf
dence he said warmly to his amused
friend:
II tell you, was glad to see Johnl
Haven't seen him before for a month";
Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
shnt ont of Turn..

A former member Of the Gordon
highlanders relates the following anec-
dote in connection with one OF the
Gordons who fought in the Anglo-Boer
war of 1881: Just before the battle OF
Laingsnek the highlanders and force
of the Beers were lying under cover
opposite each other. The highlanders
had been ordered to remain still and
hold their fire. Presumably the Beers
had received similar commands, for.
with the exception of one burgher and
one Gordon. who could not refrain
from taking pot shots at SO much OF
each other as they could descry, the
men on both sides were silent
For some time the Boer and the high
lander referred to conducted a duel.
First the Boer would bob up from be-
hind his shelter, fire at the highlander's
cover and drop out of sight. The high
lander would jump up. reply and then
hurriedly hide himself. About 20 shots
had been exchanged in that way when
an exclamation of pain burst from the
lips of the highlander. His left hand
had been shattered by eue OF the
Beers bullets.
THAT serves We RIGHT. Mackenzie"
said his sergeant. I'VE waur telld tae
be quiet"
"Hoot mon" replied the highlander.
Hoo did ken he was gaen tae shoot
DOT @ his turn?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
A coniurer mt Colombo.

Our conjurer's appearance placed
him at once above the suspicion of con-
cealing anything up his sleeve, for
sleeve he had none. His dress was a
scant white drapery which began at
the shoulders and ended at the knees,
leaving both arms and legs uncovered.
Placing himself on the deck directly
in front of us. with his boy assistants
a little way off on either side, he be-
gan operations.
First he spread on the deck small
cotton pocket handkerchief. Thereon,
in the form of a small hillock, he put
two handfuls of loose friable earth, in
which he planted the mango seed. This
accomplished. he dispatched a boy
with a fiat tin for water. in the mean
time taking a hooded snake from a
shallow basket and waving 1.-THE
while it Kissed angrily and enlarged
its neck-over the little mound of soil,
as he did so chanting on a strange pipe.
The water fetched, he sprinkled a few
drops on the earth, then covered the
heap with a small square of fringed
turban cloth.
After again repeating his incanta-
tons he lifted the top covering and re-
vealed a tiny green shoot, not unlike
the first appearance of a bean above
the ground.-Blackwood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
WHERE DIRT GATHERS, WASTE RULES"
GREAT SAVING RESULTS FROM THE USE OF
SAPOLIO
Notice..

Notice Is hereby given that special meet
ing of the stockholders of the Rock Island s.
called by the directors of said company. to be
held at The once of the company In the Rook-
cry bulldog. in Chicago, Ill on the 2d day of
noon; and tn II at such meeticg there viii be
submitted q vote of the stockholders the
following several propositions. viz:
I. To change the name of said corporation
TO the Davenport, Rock Island S Northwest
ern Railway company"
= To increase the capital stock of said cor
por alton from one hundred thousand dollars to
the sum of four mi lion dollars
10 authorize the oIncers ano oirectors 70
TO the amount of four million dollars payable
In gold hfty years after date. bearing three
semi annually: and also to execute n tIust
deed or mortgage the reby conveying the cor
porate property, rights and franchises now
owned and possessed, or hereafter acquired
by said company, TO secure the payment of
said bonds; and also TO authorize additional
purposes TO be likewise secured by said mort
gage trust deed
1 To authorize said snicers and directors to
corporate rights. powers. privfe ges and fran
chises Except the franchise to be corpora
tiou) OF the Davenport. Rock Island & North
western Railway company. and of the Daver-
port. Clinton Eastern Railway company. re-
spectively doth OF said last named companies
being Iowa corporstionsl; or. In case of the
IN the meantime by purchase sale. conSolids-
ton or Otherwise, TO purchase the Hallway
Rr0pss5i !ss eo T5e e.. nnss EnT1sses sna
porstion) OF the corporation owning said
united properties
Dated Aprllo, 1900.
JOHN L.AMBERT.
CHARLFs G GArEs
JASE 9 HUTcHIss,
Directors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
THE SENSE OF TASTE:
IT SHOULD BE THE BEST GUIDE TO
The FOOD WE NEED.

II Not Perverted, 1t VIII Select Those
Substances For which the Body Is
sunering-we Use Entirely Too
Much Salt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
One Grateful De.cenaant.

This" said the guide, sis the grave
OF ADAM
Historic spot! With reverential awe
nay. with a feeling of deep thankful
ness-the wealthy merchant tailor or
his first trip to the orient drew near
and cast a flower on the tomb.
-Erring ancestor" he murmured, 81
should be the last man on earth to re-
vile your memory. To your sin I owe
my prosperity" Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
Born tn Lead.

you remember young Carpley. who
used to have an ambition to be an ac-
tor. don't you"
Yes"
''well, he's playing a leading role
now"
you don't say so, BY George, 1
never thought he had it in him.
Hes with an Uncle Tom company
and leads the bloodhounds in the street
procession. Times Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-24
sub,,etIe. Of Phra.e.

do you think your new production
is in for long runT asked the friend.
1T is impossible to state at this ear
~ day" answered Afr. Stormington
Barnes The members Of our COM
pany are still in doubt as to whether
they are in for n long run or q long
walk."-Washington Star.
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
SILVER SERVICE
 FOR THE KENTUCKY
Committee of Citizens from the Blue Grass State Will Visit the Battleship To-
 morrow to Make Presentation.

Norfolk, Va, June 4.-The battleshfp Ken lucky left Newport News this evening for Old Point, where she dropped anchor. On "Wednesday a large delegation of Kentuk- ians, comprising the United States battle ship Kentucky's commission appointed in 1898 by Governor Bradley, will show the states appreciation of the honor conferred in the naming of the vessel by presenting to the ship handsome silver service. Hon. Harry Weissenger of the Louisville board of trade will make the presentation speech. Captain Colly M. Chester commanding the Kentucky, will receive the service. The party will have its headquarters at the Chamberlin hotel. The silver service is the costliest and most elaborate gift ever pre- sented to a vessel of the United States navy. After the presentation ceremonies the visitors will be entertained by Captain Chester at luncheon and shown all over the big vessel
 Every congressional district in the state of Kentucky will be represented in the ''silver service" party, and Louisville es- pecially will send large delegation The personnel of the battleship commission is the same as that appointed in 1898 by Gov ernor William c. Bradley. All of the mem- bers of the commission and many other leading citizens of the Blue Grass State, with many ladies and gentlemen, will be present, as will also many people from Norfolk. Newport News, Richmond and other cities
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
PITCHED BATTLE
 AT SAN AUGUSTINE Two Men Killed and Another
 Fatally Wounded. RESULTED FROM OLD FEUD The Two Factions Met in the Court House and Firing Began-7I-"aSps , Have Been Ordered tc
 Guard the Town
RESULTED FROM OLD FEUD

Houston, Tex, June 4.-At San Augustine, San Augustine county, this morning, a pitched battle between the Wall faction on the one side and the Brooks on ths other resulted in the death of Felix G. Roberts, his brother Sidney Roberts and the fatal wounding of Noel Roberts, sheriff of the county and brother to the dead men.
 The fued grew out of politics, and has been brewing for some years. A few weeks ago Ned Wall, the sheriff, was shot and killed by King Borden at San Augustine. Borden fled, but afterward surrendered and was admitted to bail. Noel Roberts was appointed sheriff. Last Saturday Eugene Wall, brother of the dead sheriff, shot to death Ben Brock a kinsman of Borden. Today the factions met when the examining trial of Wall was to be held and every man came to the court house armed.
 Hostilities began with the appearance of Sheriff Roberts and his brother who fell at the first volley from score of guns. A few scattering shots were returned by the Wall factionists, but did no execution. Sheriff Roberts was removed to his home, where he died in a short time.
 Application was at once made to the gov ernor for troops, and the Stone Fort Rifles were ordered from Naeogdoches, but they have to go by stage, and will not arrive is much excitement, and more trouble is feared. Both factions are large and com posed of nervy men. Eugene Wall, the leader of his faction, is 26 years old, and has killed four men in as many years.
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
THE HOUSE

Washington, June 1.-The house today agreed to the senate amendment to the sundry civil bill appropriating $5, OOO, 900 for the Louisiana purchase exposition at St. Louis. There was not a word of debate on concurrence in the amendment. It was after 6 o'clock when the matter came up and owing to the lateness of the hour and the overwhelming majority in its favor the opponents of the fair appropriation did not even make show of opposition They contented themselves with demand ing a roll call which resulted 127 ayes to 75 noes in favor of the appropriation. The house also agreed to the senate item for the Mississippi river, with an amend ment reducing the appropriation to $2 25O,- GOO and adding a provision for the prepara- tion of a comprehensive report on the levee system by the Mississippi river com mission. With these exceptions the items of the sundry civil bill still in dispute after the adoption of the partial conference re- port, were sent back to conference. The disputed items of the District of Columbia bill were agreed to and the bill went to the president, leaving only four appropria- tion bills still in dispute between the two houses.
 MT. Tawney of Mississippi is making an effort to delay final adjournment unless action Is had on the Grout oleomargerine bill, but he met with no success today. Everything so far as the house is con- cerned indicates final adjournment on Wednesday,
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
DEMOCRATS MEET IN
 NEW YORK TODAY Bryan and Chicago Platform
 Will Be Indorsed. ARRANGEMENTS ALL MADE Ex-Senator Hill Has Been Selected to Direct the Drafting of Resolutions Elliott Danforth to Be Perma-
 nent Chairman
ARRANGEMENTS ALL MADE

New York, June 4.-If the proceedings of the state convention of the democratic party tomorrow are as harmoniously con- ducted as was the meeting of the state committee tonight the programme laid out by the leaders will slide off very easily.
 The committee was in session but few minutes.
 Ex-Senator D. B. Hill moved that John T. Norton of Troy be named as temporary chairman of the convention, and it was so decided without dissenting voice. Secre- taries were chosen, the roll of delegates was adopted a temporary organization and the committee adjourned. The conven- ton will meet at Il a. The committee on permanent organization will report the name of Elliott Danforth for permanent chairman. It is altogether probable that the platform presented and adopted will be as radical as the most ardent admrer of William J. Bryan can wish. The Chicago platform will be nearly, if not absolutely, endorsed. An antitrust plank drawn by Comptroller Color will be one of the fea- lures, and attention may be called to the fact that the bill drawn by democrats and aimed at trusts has been on the statute books for two years and never has been enforced by a republican administration.
 Delegates at Large
 The delegates-at-large to be selected will be; EX-Senators Murphy and Hill Richard Croker and Augustus Van Wyck.
 Mr. Van Wycks name was handled in conversation about the corridors tonight in an unfavorable manner, his alleged con- nection with the ice trust being brought forth as an argument against him. To these criticisms the Kings county delegates answer saying that MT. Van Wyck desires election as vindication, but that after election he would withdraw in favor of James Shevlin.
 Ex-Senator Hill has been selected as the chairman of the committee resolutions, and is as busy on the draught of the plat form, being assisted by ex-Senator Murphy, Perry Belmont, John F. Carroll and Elliott Danforth. They had hardly sat down to work before a committee of Chicago plat form democrats made them a visit When they came out they professed to believe that the platform would be satisfactory to them as followers of William J. Bryan. They be instructed to vote for Bryan.
 The newly elected state committee, it is said tonight shows a majority of men fa- vorable to Senator Hill Among the mem- bers are Perry Belmont, Patrick Diver, John F. Carroll and Elliott Danforth
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
Senator Morgan's Resolution

It is improbable that Senator Morgan's resolution. reported fayorably from the committee on inter-oceanic canals, provid- ing for the abrogation of the Clayton-Bul- wer treaty, will be passed this session, though most of the senators would rejoice to have the Clayton-Bulwer treaty abro- gated and the Hay-Pauncefote amendatory treaty killed.
 Senator Morgans report was another step in the campaign for the passage of the Nicaraguan canal bill, bringing that important measure to public attention again, giving opportunity for making strong arguments for the canal. It was good strategy and good politics.
 Percy l.. Dryer was appointed postmas- ter of Johns, Jefferson county. Postoffice established at Jebade, Macon county.
 The senate tonight passed the Anniston public building bill. A. H.
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
MEDICAL DIPLOMAS WERE
 MADE WHILE YOU WAITED

Chicago June 4.-Government officials to- day invaded the Metropolitan Medical col lege, an alleged diploma mill," at S66 West VanBuren street, and arrested the officials, President James Armstrong, Vice-Presi- dent J. H. Randall, Secretary Thomas Arm- strong, and former Secretary Charles M. Hovey. The men are charged with having used the mails to defraud, and it is said their receipts amount to many thousands of dollars. Failing to give suitable bonds, all four were taken to jail.
 The institution with which the defend ants are connected is also known as the Independent Medical collage, and the Ma tional Law school, and the evidence shows that its faculty has been selling degrees for the practice of medicine and law at prices ranging from $100 to $200, the com pensation being determined by the amount the would-be professional men were willing
The age-herald., 1900-06-05
REPUBLICANS AHEAD
 IN OREGON ELECTION
It Is Estimated That c. E. Wolverton, Re- publican, VIII Have Plurality of 5000
 for Justice of Supreme Court

Portland, Ore, June 4.-Meagre returns from today's election indicate that the re- publcans have carried the state by from 5,0O0 to 5000 plurality. It is estimated that c. W. Wolverton, republican for justice of the supreme court, will have a plurality of 5000, and J. w. Bailey, republican for food and dairy commissioner, is elected by 5000. In the Second congressional district the plurality for Moody, republican, is esti- mated at from 5000 to 1000. From the First congressional district, which has always been close, no returns have been received except from one county. and there Tongue, republican, was running ahead of his ticket. According to the returns the fus- ionists have gained in the legislature but returns are too meagre to permit of an es- timate at this hour.