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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

A well-kuown professor has made the
fortunate discovery that what has here
tofore been known as impotency or lost
manhood is due to paralysis OF the nerves.
As 1t requires a vigorous condition of the
nerves to control the muscles, the profess
scr has found a wonderful power that in
stantly awakens the nerves and thus re-
stores complete muscular strength. He
says: The marvellous power exerted b.
recent additions and improvements to u
electric bet and appliances induces me to
send it on 80 days free trial so certain am
| that it will cure and that the wearer
will gladly pay the small price asked after
the 30 days trial.
To men who have battered their stom-
achs with drugs | want them to exercise
their judgment and consider that electricity
is the greatest power on earth. Its unseen
current puts life and force into whatever
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

, it touches. The constant. steady life ex-
tended by my new Electric Appliances
gives instant relief and never fails to cure
Rheumatism, Backache. Kidney troubles.
Early Decay, Night Losses, Lack Of Nerve
Force and vigor. Nervous Debility. I'm
development, and Lost Vitality. You may
not have faith in II now. but wear II for
80 days and you win then realize why ]
have such confidence in it as to send it 10
you on trial.
mails day after day. Rev. s B. stephens.
of Derry Station. Westmoreland Co., Pa,
says il cured him OF terrible disease
that had deprived him OF happiness. His
nerves were in bad condition OF weak
ness. but in three days after putting on
the belt and suspensory he felt wonderfully
improved and now has the full strength
and vigor OF every member of the body.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

Strangers in the city win find the electric traius
Of the Washington, Alexandra, and Mount Vernon
Railway very quick and convenient route TO
Mount Vernon. Trains leave the station at Thr-
teer-and-a-hsf Street and Pennsyivania Avenue
every hour from 10 a. m. 10 p. m. and afford
those, whose time for sightseeing Is limited an
opportunity 10 make Tic entire trip in only three
hours. This includes hour at the home and
tomb Of Washington. Arlington, the beautiful
national cemetery, Is also reached on these cleo
trio trains in fifteen minutes. Round trip tickets
TO Mount Vernon, which permit stopping of at
both Arlington and Alexandria, arc old Al re-.
dnced rates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
Through Parior Car Service Ia MA
Point Comfort vim Pennsylvania
HniIroad

road will establish Pullman Buhe, Parlor oar
Service between Washington and Old Point Corn.
Tort daily except Sunday via Boswell and ,Lo
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The car south
bound viii be attached to Pennsylvania Roll
road train leaving Nash.rstol al Has A n
week days, arriving ~ Old Point at $50 +. NJ
Returning win be attached 10 Chesapeais
and Ohio train leaving Old Point af $50 A NJ
arriving Washington 800 P ~ fela.i7.eo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
Sent to the Insane AsyIum.

The mental condition Of several persons. alleged
to be INDECENT and insane. was examined into yes
terday by Justice Cole. sitting r probate busi-
ness. The subjects OF the enquiy and the phv-
sicianS who made examinations As 70 their mental
condition are: George II. Arnlsti ong, Drs. Vale
and hewitt; Rose Johnson. Drs. HioSling and Wal
lace: Nina Lewis Drs. Hickling and Wallace;
Eliza ID. Pennell. DR.. Burwell and Jackson:
Harriet II. ID. VIM. Drs Ruffn and Barrie, and
Susan P. Mason. Drs Scott and Watson. After
hearing the evidence of the phvsiciAn, and other
witnesses Justice Cole signed ordtrs committing
all the subjects of enquiry to the asylum.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
In,pectlnr MaryIopd Co,tIe.

by order Of the District Commissioners Dr. r. l..
Lynch and Or. J. 2. Turner. of the Health De-
partment are authorized to proceed to Derxod.
Md, for the purpose OF inspecting dairy farms.
this action is taken as a measure Of precauton
against the Introduction Of unwholesome milk
into Washington. II has been reported to the
Health Department that certain herds OF cattle
near Derwood are Afflicted with tubereulosis.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
Both Under Arrest.

Forester Hurst and Katie Lee. both ecIored.
aged twenty EIGHT and thirty-eight years. respcc
lively, arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tectives Herndon and Lacey. charged With petty
larceny. They were locked up at the sixth pre-
circt station to await hearing in the Police
employed a servant in the house OF Mrs. Mary
Foster, 1000 Eighth Street northwest, stole
quantity OF clothing and provisions which
later disposed OF by Hurst.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
An Alleged Pension Fraud.

Joseph A. Green was held yesterday by United
States Commissioner Mills in 500 bond to await
examination on the charge Of violating the United
states pension laws. Green Is accused Of repre-
sentng himself to be Joseph Also and applying
for and drawing pension under that name. lie
claims that his middle name is ''Also." and that
when he enlisted in tue United States Army it
was under that name.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

The police endeavoring to learn tbs where
abouts OF Miss Mamie Alvey, OF Rock Point, Nd.
who cane to this city yesterday morning from her
home to visit Mrs. Bentley Dare, OF I20 L Street
northwest. 1t was stated at headquarters last
night that the young woman arrived in the city
on the steamer Potomac fruu her home. but np
to a late hour nothing had been heard from hr
either by the police or be. friends here. Miss
Alvey is said to be nineteen years Of age. rather
stout and having dark hair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
DELEGATES to the Pure Food Congress.

The District Commissioners. in compliance with
the request of Alexander J. Wedderburn. Cor
responding Secretary OF the National Pure Food
and Drug Congress. have determined 10 invite
the following citizens to represent the District
in the meeting OF that body next month: AgTi-
cultuTisls. John Garden, Anacos,ta Read; Philip
Sheriff. Hugh Kane. aud Arthur T. Galdsboro.
druggists, c. A. Prentiss and EDWARD Stevens,
food manufacturer, Edward Graves; wholesale
grocer. J. c. Ergood; retail grocer, ;. A. Reeves.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

The following deaths were reported at the
Health Department up to noon yesterday: Edward
Mcdonald. 50 years: John Schneider, 81 years:
Rebecca l.. Razey. g. years; Bessie J. Fee. 30
wears; Matte Whitfield. years; Joseph AIS,
month"; and Elsie u. Lsmden, 1 month.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

Columbia Theatrc-S1rah Cowcll lie Moyne in
The Greatest Thing in the World;'' afternoon
and evening.
National Thcatre-Prmrose & Dockstader's
Ministries; afternoon and evening
Lsfayette Square Opera House-Carl naswin in
"a Lions Heart afternoon and evening.
Grand Opera House-VaudeviIle; afternoon and
evening
Academy Of Music--John C. Rice and sallis
Cohen in cover the Fence" evening
Kernan's Lyeeum Theatre-'-N-w York STAR
Buresquers; afternoon and evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

James Coates. colored. about thirty years OF
age, was taken into custody last evening on
charge OF petty larceny. He Is said to have rob
bed George Beasley. colored. employee Of the
Colonial Hotel of pocketbook containing 81.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
70 Lakewood. y. J.. via Pennsylvania
Railroad aud Broad street Sta
ton. Philadciphia

Leave Washington II a week days, connect,
ing Al Broad Street Station. P.iilsdephil. lot
lakewood via Farminsdale. Rate. way, $50.
round trip. good Tor eleven DAYS. $50
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
Oh. - Ginats
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY Ii. 1900.


Snow followed by clearing and much colder
Saturday: brisk to high northess;erly. shifting 10
nofthwesterly winds Sunday fair and colder.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

Edward Coleman. colored, arrested last
night by Detectives Miller sni Peck charged
with petty larceny. He is szid TO have robbed
Gnry Mann. also coloned, who resides at 1905
Seventh Street southeast Of clothing valued
at SO.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

Mr.. sam SalIberg. one of san Francisco's had
ing merchants. after spending week in Wash
ington at the Shoreham Hotel, has left for New
York
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
Most superb Day Train in the world.

TIE ROYAL Limited leaves Baltimore and
Ohio Rairoad station. New Jersey AgeHue and
& Street. daily. .. arrives New York s
p ~. SpleEdid dining aud cafe car service.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
STREET LIGHTING.

Iieh tide .............i:12 AM and l.s1 p VI
.oY Tide. .10:0I 81. and 1000 P. NJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
A Marriage License.


marriage license was issued yesterday TO
Albert ". Hilliken and Addic f. Mcguire
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

Lamps lit p y
Lamps out tomorrow. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

san ri-es.... $50 AN. sun sets...... $50 PM
Moon rises. ...s:5i PM Moon sets-...-...-..----.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-17

First quarter. 18th Full ..............i its
Last quarter.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13

A white nan first set foot on what is now Yuma County in l77l. It IS the southwest division of the Territory, and oae of the four original counties of the Ter ritorv. Many great reclamation projects are however on foot, and in few years eX- rcct to see Tlma County rated as the rest in the Territory.
 The first glimpse the traveler from Cah- fornia catches of Arizona is that Of the picturesque town of Yuma, which Is snugIy 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 Arizona. the new empire of the West, upon whose undeveloped riches the eyes ot the csuntry are at present turned, and as sucn' if is bcund to grow and prosper with ,aniditv that at present can hardly be re- slized. But coupled with her geograpf cal position we find that she is the center of country whose agricultural possib'l- ties are practically unlimited, being sur- rounded by a soil the fertility of which exceeds that of the delta oi the Nile, of'd wanting oaly water to become paradise ol bloom. Billions of gallons of that precious fluid have annually gone to waste at Yuma's very doors, but already reaction is taking place aGd many enterprises are on feet to supply the life-giving waters ol tae yellow Colorado to the thirsty earth
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13
LANDS AND SOILS,

The lands of Yuma County comprise the river
 bottoms and valleys and the uplands or mesas The
 bottom ands are moister and slightly mere fertile
 if, indeed, it is possible to make comparisons
 where all so wonderfully productive and prolific
 The uplands or mesas are warmer and perhaps.
 lightly for betterthe cultivation of the citrus fruits
 Yuma contains variety of soil The valley land
 of the Gila and Colorado rivers have for the most
 part deep sedimentary soil of brownish, gray
 sandy loam, resting, in most places upon q gray
 clay subsoil at depth of from ten to twenty feet
 below the surface, The clay subsoil forms hard
 pan which is impervious to water. These soils have
 been slowly formed by the decomposition of shales
 sandstones, marls. limeStones, etc. mixed with or ganic and vegetable matter, washed down by the mighty rivers and have been gradually deposited during the course of centuries. The fertilizine brownish mud held in the wat tIof the Colorado and Gila rivers resembles that from the Nile, and it's quantity varies from O.1 to O5 per cent. though the water W hen even considerably discoor- ed by mud is good drink resembling in this res pect the Missouri river water A chemical analysis of the sediments of the Colorado and of the Nile exhibits wonderful similarity in the constituent parts of each. That of the Colorado exhibiting a rifle less potassa, most phosphoric acid and car | oonade of limestone beds through which the Colo ado passes In other respects the sediment of the Colorado is almost Identical with that of the Nile t will be noticed, therefore, that when this water is lsed for irrigation it is superior to artesan waters ince it is constantly supplying the land with the elements The soil of the valley extremely rich in dedomposed vegetable matter nd uncombined carbon, readily absorbing the erial gases, such especially, oxygen, which en. ering the soil, dccomposes the organic matters SO hat they can be taken up and nourish the plants mich may be considered a leading featur. in 1t ertility It also readily takes up and retains loisture, while the rmness of its particles affords very facility for percolation and the activity of apillary action. In ts mechanical composition it's articlLs are in a state of very fine division which ,nders it more productive than coarser soils I 1
 the heat at night ia very gradual, that it re- aims always warm and Is not subject to sudden ranges of heat and cold. Besides it's essential con- ituents of water, organic or vegetable matter da magnesia, iron, ammoI and available forms : nitrogen, phosphorc acid and potash enter into c imposition in the proportions best adapted to d d to it's fertility, though, of course, is always case in soil analysis, it's composition varies in Tcrentl calties and is not always constant 7
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13
WHY IMMIGRANTS SHOULD COME TO YUMA
 COUNTY.

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 home can be made with little labor.
 Because so great 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 th,re 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 elements 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 Uuited States that yields the products of the temperate and semi-tropic zones. Because the worker receives a fair com. 1 pensation for his labor, and the 'rustler' has a field for the display of his energy and en- terprise.
 Because there are neither blizzards or tornadoes, earthquakes nor inundations. snow-sto- ms nor cyclones.
 Becaus9 the vast and varied resources of the country are yet to be developed
 Because the wealth of it's mines, its farm ing valleys, aud 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, md strength and vigor under it's cloudlees f kies. V Because the settler need Lot spend a life inc in felling trees and grubbing eut jumps. o Because vegetation is so rapid that in two p ears the home is surrounded by growth r trees and shrubs which would require a we years to develop in colder cline. Because fortunes here await the venture. al ome, and health welcomes the afflicted. st Because the country has a brilliant future Sd nd you want to be in the 'swim." SC Because in it's pure, dry invigorating air, 0a ~. oidemic diseases cannot live or germinate od Because its people are generous, liberal, tn equitable and progressive. d
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13
MINES.

There is no section of the United States, or probably of the earth, more rich in min eral wealth than the County of Yuma. Al the country north, east and south of Yuma lies airectly within the main gold belt that commences in Alaska and ends in Mexico. From the San BNrnardino 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 ot
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13

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, ilch 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 great mining boom for this county which will culminate as early as the coming fall in aa 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 lolg 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 virgin field for the mine hunter, and now with the few hundreds searching i'll its mountains its mineral secrets are still in effect secrets, for thousands upon thousands might be wander ing through the rock-ribbed fastnesses ot cur mountain ranges and their presence be almost unknown, so vast is the extent of country
 Recent rich discoveries of gold deposits, particularly in Iedges, have given great impetus to mining throughout the county.
 New locations are being constantly made, and all show well upon the surface. The Ia Fortuna mine, recently pat in opeation, has a 2)-stsmp mill running night and day, and the production of gold averages $75, ,000 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 cr lcolI in the county was never better, still Lost of the silver and lead mines are idle, owing to the low value of these metals.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13
THE CLIMATE OF YUMA.

The climate of Yuma tor nine months of the year has no equal, as we believe. in the world, and during th remaining three months of the year, comprising June, July. and August. the heat is not oppressive Even though the thermometer in nld-sum- ner may al times rise aboye l00', and oc- caaionally e, en reach ll0', yet, owing to oppressive. The atmosphere is pure, light and balmv. When the mercury marks the highest extreme of heat, a person does not feel that oppression or debility which is see. .is., the Eastern States when the mer-
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13
VALLEYS OF THE COLORADO AND
 GILA,

In the valleys of the Coll rado 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 more desirable region for the making of a home. No laborious clearing of the land is reGdired; it lies almost ready for the blow. Trees and shrubbtry have so rapid a growth that within eightee months the immigrant can surround his abode with attract:Ca Cas which would require years to mature in less favored climates. Fruits ripen and are ready for market full month before the California products. The bright sunshine makes life luxury, and the pure dry atmos- phere brings health to all wbo 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 well Strawberries, rasp- berries, blackberries, entrants, gccseberries, 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 caG be produced in either tropic of temperate genes 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 matchlcss climate where ali forms of disease known to the damp and rigorous regions of the east and 1 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 gan offer to capitalists an ideal field for in and to home seekers a veritablc paradise in which to settle.
The Arizona sentinel., 1900-01-13
RAIN.

Showers, and indeed heavy rains arc liable to occur in every month of the ysars but the actual number of rains seems to an eastern visitor strangely small. The average rainfall in Southe5p Arizona, as shown by the Government observations, is but 8H inches per year.