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The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23
THE VALLEYS cF THE COLORADO.

Several miles above Yuma, in the neighbor hood of Explorers Pass near the Purple hills, the great Colorado River Valley proper com menceS. From this point northerly the river iS shut in by cliffs which, with intervening noun tain systems. absolutely preclude the possibility of canal construction. Passing SOuthWard, th': cliffs ;.~o Ee" -n s-,ldlGlly disappear until the become re. igcd in the low bottom lands. The bottom meanwhile UiQenS with every miie uIri- ta" Gun Of California k reached. There ar2 iaIGe quantities Of land which could be made productive were irrigation practicable. These are general fertile bottoms inclininG toward the river and covered il spots with dense under growth and cottonwood and mesquite trees Considerable Of the valley iS raised above the river as much aT 100 feet, and to this height water must be brought as the bottoms arc dur Ing certain months completely oVerfiOwed b. the waters Of tie iwoilen streams. The soil i. extraordinarily rich and particularly adapted to the cultivation O. sugar, rice, and ail the tex tile plants. in addition to an extended list of tropical. SeEli5rOpicai 2Ed temperate products. According to careful chemical analysis. the fcrtiliZiar mud carried by the Colorado closely resembles that of the waters of the Nile while its volume at low water has been estimated by competent authority as sufficient to easily irri gate more than l,75G,000 acreS.''
 The lands pf the lower Colorado River Valley have not b0cn developed very extensively, owing to the litigation over what is known as the AlgOdones iand grant which has been in the courts for the last decade. The veXed question has lately been settled by the U. s. Supreme Court in favor Of the government
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23
KING OF ARIZONA.


 Tho gold-bea-ing property. known for a time as the Gleason. LaE been transferred to the King Arizona Mining and 3IiiliaE Co.npan-. q cor p0re loz organized under the laws Of me Terri tory oT Arizona with a capitalization of 5.OoO O0O shares Of a par value O. @I each. This coapany owns four full clai-ns-the Tomestale. the, King of Arizona. thc Last Rope, ana the Mucho Bueno. This distric; lies about thirty five miles due cast of thd Castle Dome Land ing. OF the Colorado River. It is north Of the Cila River and about 70 miles from Mohawk Summit. on the Southern Pacific Iiailroad. This is the nearest station OF tbe railway. There are several other locaticns besides these conveyed to the King of Arizona.
 The EomeStake location covers the chief workings up to this dale There is on this claim a strong vein of gold 5carinG Quartz. This lode or vein has three well-marlzed divisions or layers. On the hanging wall there is ] soft layer from to 3l5 inches wide, which avcrcccS about g.. 800 per ton in value. Next below this there is a middle layer or body of quartz abont 20 inches thick. which will average about s.G to SlG0 per ton in valce. Err2 rnraialcr of the vein. sc sa~ aS it is exposed by the shalt, aver ages s.Jout S24 '9- ton. Test hoes hc7a ec"~ cgi.eG lcet deep into the foot wall. and all are ln ore me S1aIJ Dy Nnlcn ttDS exposure CT the nature of the vein has been made is 200 feet deep and folloJ7s the dip of the hanging wall 6 distance of 70 feet caSterly and 30 feet westerly These show d continuity cf vein. having the same characters and values develop ed by the shaft. The hill rises rapidly both east and west of the shaft that tlsc height Cf backs on the lode above the drifts is greater than at the shaft. At point about P feet west e. tho shaft and ou a level wi.h the collar of the shaft the vein has been crosscut from wal to wall. snr-i7- i' f2 fan. - ' q .-l-.. ily;--. Ihc Urc in the crosseut is of about the same grade as that in the shaft. The cTOppings of the vein nay be followed fo~ some 700 feet of the Home stake shaf: 10 a second opening. known as The King of Arizona Shafs.'' This si.c,- :s ~JcI- ~ feet deep, and 3y means ot drill holes the vein is shown to be II feet iH width ald has a2 aver age value Of S10 per ton. At point 31O feet east Of rhe Homestal1e shaft tunnel has been made which crosScuts the vein 16o feet below the SIT face. At this point the hanging wall vein is IS inches wide and has 2n average value Of $50 per ton. The tunnel then passes through B feet of vein matter running about B pei ton, thence through feet of ore carrying S38 per ton to tho foot wal. The total GiEeance from hanging wal to foot wall along this tGnnel is 40 feet. 4 drift has been run along the foot wall to the EGnlc- stake shaft a. distance of 300 feet. and the average value of the ore exposed is S14 per ton.
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23
THE CHA VALLEY.

The Gila valley extends from the Cila canyon near the junction of the San Pedro river, west erly to the cast banl, of the Colorado, distance of slightly exceeding 2j0 miles, That portion of it situated ir the county Of Yuma, known as the Lower GiI2 valley. is abOG- l00 miles long anC frcn 60 10 miles wiGc af1 of which is suSccp1- iOlc Of profitable cultivation. The rive from which 1t takes it's name cuts the valley in two. It's watershed extends some 30 i2iica 2y~th and Upv-GEd of 5G miles sopth of ftS chauGeI. the land from ei5her extreme iuclininr glore CT less rapidly toward the stream. The Gil2 ttavcrscs a marvelogsly fertile country. re1y groa5 ia extent and ap-cnGidiy adapted ac he cultivation oc Learly alI tLe products of the y-In2eTatc and sorni-jropic zones. besides many # the fruits ccmr7Cn in the tropics Nor iS .'..s longer matter of idle speculation. for lo-rishicg ranches in yario;-. por;;u.s of thc .aIle-, Craving water from several t1portau
 ..l2a->. imply dcmcnstratc .le zaagnifcen, ~csIlt@ ,hat vil ens-e should the water supply Je rendered permanent. cqua0le and adequate through appropriate storage systems
 Fa;s consist; Of 8 broad eypanse of tillabIc valley land. soue1jr-es orernowed by the river. mich k at times mighty uncertain, and steep carge of volcanic hills coming close to the high ways. for " dozen mllos or so, hot, heavy. sandy. tt is nordly fJir to say sandy as it is really a triablc aIlVvial soil of grayish hue and loose -c:.tUTe- Several ranches are passed, showing hat the liila cotton iS cultivated. With irri- gation every square mile Cf the Gila valley is -apablc of producing prolific crops Of grain and seni-iropical fruits as well as cotton and sugar in great abundance. The river is able to fur aish all the water needed and good deal more. Ii would take no great skill in engineering and u"t v"ry large -rm of moucy either to coii-
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23

WATTED-ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD CHAR. GctCr to deliver and collect in Arizona for old established m1nuf2cturing wholesale house. S80) year sure Day. iioncaty more than eXpC- rieucc required. Our reference any bank in any city. Enclose Self-addreSsed stamped born :rt.. Cnirdgo
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23

Have your clothing cleaned and re- paired to lock as new by Frank Doyle, opposite GandolfO hotel.
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23

The following article is extracted from Governor Eiurphy's annual report to the Secretary of the Interior and is an interesting presentation of facts re- garding some of the mineral resources Of Yuma county, and description Of two Of the richest gold mines: also something CT the Castle Dome lead mines;
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-01-23
YUMA COUNTY.

Her Rich Mines-=Tle La Fortuna anG King of Arizona Great Mineral Wealth Yet Cn- deyeiOped-Castle
 Dome Lead
 Mines. The County Lies Directly iE the rIa;n Gold Belt that Begins in Alaska and Ends In
 Mexico.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

II IS just as easy TO drift into danger
as to drive into II. The progress IS slower
but the end is equally sure. II is the
gradual progress OF drifting which blinds
to the danger. Men and women drift into
ill-health in such a way. There is
little feeling Of oppression after eating.
After time Il passes away. Some day
II returns and brings another symptom
headache, perhaps Something Is done
to relieve the headache, but nothing TO
relieve the cause. So one more victim
goes drifting on TO the rocks Of disease.
Young women who are teaching or
studying are very apt 60 become victims
OF disease Of the stomach. They eat in
judiciously, in some cases, and in gen
eral the brain Is too occupied to allow
the stomach the blood necessary 10 carry
on its functions Hence in time the
organs of digestion and nutrition are
totally deranged, and the young gradu-
ate goes home a chronic invalid.
The timely use OF DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery will avert such con-
dition the faithful use OF Il in chronic
cases will effect a complete cure.
"Iwas troubled with very frequent headaches
ohen accompanied by severe vomiting writes
Miss Mary Belle snmmcfton. Of san Diego Duvai
Co, Texas Bowels were irregular and my
stomach aud liver seemed continually out of
order. Oitcn I could eat almost nothing. aud
sometimes absolutely nothing, fot twenty four
hours at time. J was entirely unfit for work,
and my whole system seemed 50 run down that
I feared n severe sick spell and was very much
discouraged ! was advised TO Try Dr, Picryes
Golden Medical Discovery aud before finishing
the third bottle wn able 10 undertake the du.
ties Of public school II e aud contracted TO do D."
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
the complexion and sweeten the breath.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
r.otice for Bids.

Public notice is hereby given
that the undersigned committee on
arrangements will receive sealed
bids for the privilege of the use OF
park and grounds at the coming
grand picnic and celebration to be
given in Ardmore on the Goth and
9th inst. The right of the com.
mittee to reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved. The bidding vii
close at noon on the 10th inst.
Address all communications to Ed
Ringer, Chairman. Ardmore.
Ed RINGER,
f. f. Fox,
j. II. MATHERs,
DAVE BEST,
JOHN EAsLEY,
Committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLE envAr DISCOVERY.

One small bottle OF Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad.
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and al
Irregularities Of the Kidneys and
bladder In both men and women
Regulates bladder trouble I'm chill.
dren. II not sold by your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt OF 81
One email bottle ia two months
treatment and will cure any cause
above mentioned.
Or. II. W. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, st. Louis, Mo.
formerly Waco, Texas.
Bold by all druggists and w. h
Frame, Ardmore, /. 7.
READ THIS.
Cuero, Texas, July 10 This Is tC
certify that have used Halle Grea
Discovery for kidney trouble In m,
family, and found it to give perfec
satisfaction, and cheerfully recon
mend II.
ALEX HAMILTON, Banker,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
THE OPENING.

The proclamation of the Presi.
dent opening for settlement and
prescribing rules for obtaining
homes in the Kiowa and Comancht
country is attracting more general
interest in this country now thar
anything else. Every reader Of
the ARDMoREIrE is iutflested in
the drawing for homes which il
about the last territory that will b,
thrown open for settlement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
FOIey's Honey and Tar
cures colds, prevents pneumonia.
Spiawn-Garner. Nuptials.

Splawn- Garner. Nuptials.
Communicated.
At Bob, |. T., July 3. at the
home of the brides parents Rev.
Hudsono of Thackeryille, officiating,
Miss Ollie Garner aud Mr.. Hall
Splawn were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony.
The lovely little bride has been
moving spirit in society circles
at this place for some time and has
endeared herself to the hearts of
many. Mr.. Splawn is one of Bob's
most highly respected young men,
having lived here for number of
years.
Both bride and groom looked
happy, in fact a picture Of perfect
happiness.
After the ceremony delightful
evening was spent.
The happy young couple will
make Bob their home where we
wish them happiness without an
ending. L.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
cure for Cholera lnfsntnm; Never KaowI
N

Cure for Cholera infsntnm; Never kaown
to Fail.
During last May an infant child OF
our neighbor was suffering from
cholera iufantum. The doctors had
given up all hopes of recovery. l
took bottle OF Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to
the house, telling them | felt sure 1t
would do good II used according to
directions. In two days time the
child had fully recovered. The child
is now vigorous and healthy. | have
recommended this remedy frequent
ly and have never known 1t to fail
Mrs. Curtis Baker, Bookwalter,
Ohio. Sold 10y City Drug Store and
r. j. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
coRTEz IS TO BE TRIED.
Speedily on two indictments charg-
Ing rlurder.

Spe1ii'N ou tWo tuot1tiututs 1uufk
Ing riurder.
Gonzales, Tex. July s.--Grego-
rio Cortez, the noted Mexican
murderer. who for the past three
weeks has attracted more attention
than any other man in the state,
is now in the Gonzales county Jail
with two indictments against him
found by the grand jury during
the past week. One is for the
murder Of Sheriff Il. NJ. Glover,
the other for the murder OF Henry
Schnabel,
The first case will be set tomor-
row for trial about the last of the
month and a special venire will be
drawn. AS soon as the indict-
ments were presented Judge Ken
non issued n bench warrant for
Cortez aud armed with this and a
capias, Sheriff +. NJ. Fly went to
San Antonio on Friday and with
Sheriff Hunter and Deputy Choate
of Karnes county left San Antonio
Saturday morning for Gonzales
via the Aransas Pass railroad. II
was not known by any one but the
officers that Cortez would be here
Saturday evening, consequently
there was no crowd at the depot OF
Jail when the officers arrived. AS
soon as IL was known that the
murderer was here crowds began
to gather droand the Jail. all eager
to see the much talked of Mexican
A paper correspondent saw
Cortez this morning and asked hin
il he had anything to say for pub
lication. He said nothing excepl
that he was well aud knew what h,
was brought here for. He speaks
very good English, but pretendi
now that he cannot talk il much.
The Karnes county officers anC
people are eager to try Cortei
there for the murder of Sheriff
Morris and they hope that the cas-,
here will be continued There il
no doubt about Karnes count.
having the plainest case agains
him.
Ten days ago Cortez would hav
been mobbed if brought out of
jail, but now the people generall
demand a speedy aud fair trial an,
prefer a legal hanging.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
Weather and Crop Report.

The following weather and crop
report for the week ending July 6
was sent us from voluntary OBJ
seryor. G. fl. Head, of Healdton;
Weather hot and dry. Corn stand.
ing drouth fairly we'll. Cotton
growing. Hot winds on the 5th.
Lowest temperature during the
week was on June 3, when the
thermometer went as low as 70.
Highest temperature 107 on July
9Th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
RHEUMATISM and CATARRH CURED
BY
JOhnStOn'S
Sarsaparilla
QUART BOTTLES.
IN the SHADOW OF DEATH.
A whole Family Cured.

Mrs. c. II. Kingsbury, who keeps q
millinery and fancy goods store at st.
Louis, Gratiot Co., Mich, and who is
well known throughout the country,
says:
IL 1 was badly troubled with rheuma-
tism, catarrh and neuralgia. had
liver complaint and was very bilious. l
was in bad condition; every day be-
gan to fear that / should never be a
well woman; that l should have TO
settle down into n chronic invalid, and
live in the shadow of death. 1 had
JoHNSTON'S SARSAPARILLA rec.
ommended 10 me. l TOOK FOUR
BOTTLES AND 1T CURED ME, and
cured my family both. l am very glad
that | heard of II. l would cheerfully
recommend IL to every one. | have
taken many other kinds OF medicine.
i prefer JOHNST0N'St TO all of them.
MICHIGAN DRUG CO.. Detroit. Aieh-
For sale by City Drug Store and
Il. j. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

In eight days the twelfth an
nual session of the Trans Missis-
sippi congress will be in session at
Cripple Greek. Colo. Indications
are at this time that the congress
will be complete success. and that
ii will be one of the most influential
in The history Of the organization
Mayor Thompson of our city has
appointed two deleg ites. and
should there be any others who
wish to become members, our Ter
ritory can obtain the advantage OF
additional strength by sending to
the Hon. Il h. Moses, Great Bend,
Kan, the sum OF Ave dollars for
permanent membership. The clause
relating to membership in this
congress reads; Amy resident in
the states and territories, west OF
the Mississippi river. may become
a member of the congress upon ap-
plicatiou and the approvaL~of the
execute. committee by the pay
ment TO the chairman of said com.
mittee the sum Of five dollars ($j)
annually and such members shall
be accredited to their respective
states and territories,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

r The act Of the tn, cooming to
grand picnic and celebrations varships'
given in Ardmore on Aver} \. tLook
9th inst. The right Ne them"
mittee to reject any and al B o., ,hs
hereby reserved. The bidlipfs 30 90
go - ny" :" -'ne W. up to the
nss aA eo"'nun,cs''os depart
Ringer. Chairman. Ardmore.
Ed RINGER.
+. +. Fox I'm Cape
j. II. MATBEHe United
DAVE BEST. James G
JOHN EAsrs, will sail
Som Julv Oh
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

DR.. Geo. Ewing, practiei ing
physician OF Smiths Grove, Ky,
for over thirty years, writes his
personal experience with Foley's
Kidndey Cure. "For years have
been greatly bothered with kidney
trouble and enlarged postrate gland.
| used everything known to the pro-
fession without relief, until | was
induced to use Foley's Kidney Cure.
After using three bottles l was on
tirely relieved and cured. pre-
scribe II now daily In my practice
and heartily recommend its use to
all physicians for such troubles, for
can honestly state ! have prescrib-
ed 1t in hundreds Of cases with per-
feet success" Bonner 4 Bonner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
A BUSY DAY.
AZ the Ardmcre Federal JaiI--one
Prisoner a Ma1iac.


1t never rains but 1t pours is
true of the business at the Ard
more jail. The following persons
were incarcerated yesterday: Frank
Holmes. burglary, surrendered by
his bondsmen. Placed to the
credit Of Deputy Henson.
X. s. Csstleberry charged with
the murder Of j. w. Wambold at
Addingtop, was placed in jail by
Deputy Brock. Castleberry was
given an examlng trial before Com
missioner Payne and much damag
ing testimony was given by about
thirty witnesses. The prisoner is
now maniac and was raving
throughout his examining trial.
y. M. Barrett, adultery, commit
ted by Commissioner Payne and
brought here by Deputy Tucker.
Burney Delaney, assault to kill +,
committed by Commissioner Gul-
let and placed in Jail to the credit
of Deputy Brock.
Joe Deaton, assault to kill, ar.
rested by Deputy Martin and com
mitted by Judge Bradford.
Wallace Williams, a Creek ne.
gro, charged with assault to kill,
was arrested Sunday by Deputy
McLemore on Cajdo. The negro
insisted that the United States Of
fcer had no jurisdiction in his
case. Deputy Mack may not have
taken his jurisdiction with him,
but be took something else that
soon tanned the willy negro and
made him very docile prisoner
Those fortunate enough to b,
released were j. M. Brown, Geo
Hathaway. Bruce Raulett. Claut
Williams and j. l.. Coker
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
VAST OIL WELL.
biologists Gives the Texans a Great
Boom.


Boom.
st. Louis, July S-Dispatches
from Corpus Christi. Texas, state
that while speaking of the great
lubricating oil strike made at
Piedras Pintos, in Duval county,
30 miles from Corpus Christi, last
week, a prominent geologist of
that place asserted that underneath
Duval aud Nueees counties is an
immense lake Of oil which extends
as far south as Temeco, Mexico,
aud is the largest in the world.
Nearly a dozen wells are beipR
sunk near the new gusber. capi.
talists are Aocking to the place
land has increased in value tenfold
and a new town will be laid off al
once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

You can never cure dyspepsia by
dieting. What you body needs is
Llenty OF good food properly diges-
ted. Then II your stomach will not
digest it, Rodol Dyspepsia Care will.
IL contains all the natural digestants
hence must digest every class OF
food and so prepare 1t that nature
can use 1t in nourishing the body
and replacing the wasted tissues,
thus giving life, health, strength,
ambition, pure blood and good
healthy appetite. City Drug Store,
w. b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
position.

HEAT rrostTations in the cities
continue and are said. to prevail to
a great extent among heavy drink
ers of intoxicants. There is a
moral in this and many Young men
should heed il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

to purify your blood and get your
system in a perfect condition for the
approaching summer. Rex Tea is
the one thing that will do IL. II
cures constipation, regulates the
kidneys and liver, purifles the blood
and beauties the complexion. All
druggists are authorized to refund
the money in any'case where Rex
Tea fails TO do what is claimed for IL.
25 cents per package.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09
The Best Remedy Tor stomseh Sni Bow
al Troubles.

Inc best kennedy Tor Stomseh oni brM
al Troubles.
Il have been in the drug business
for twenty years and have sold most
all of the proprietary medicines OF
any note. Among the entire list !
have never found anything to equal
Chamberlain Cholic. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for all stomach
aud bowel troubles" says o, W.
Wake field. OF Columbus, Ga. This
remedy cured two severe cases OF
cholera morbus in my family and |
have recommended aud sold hun.
dreds OF bottles of it to my custom
ors to their entire satisfaction. II
affords quick aud sure cure in a
pleasant form" For sale by City
Drug Store and r. J. Ramsey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

Well. we've got 'em, and that
amt all, we've got car load, so
we can sell cheaper than anybody
else. Our stock includes fruit
jars jelly glasses, rubbers and lids,
23tf SPRAGINs K Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

THE Times-Herald issues a warn
ing note to newspapers. saying
they should be careful about print
ing information concerning the
Kiowa land opening, adding that
the land is to be allotted by lot
terry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve should
be promptly applied to cuts, burns
and scalds. 1t soothes and quickly
heels the injured part. There are
worthless counterfeits, be sure to
get DeWitt's. City Drug Store, W.
b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

WE ought not to be selfish. and
II certainly is refreshing to note
that snow fell yesterday at Hough.
ton. Mich, and also at Calumet
The Quincy hills in that vicinity
were white early in the morn, but
it soon melted away.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-07-09

AS will be observed by a glance
at our excellent weather report
this afternoon. there is a consider
rble fall in the temperature at
many points. Indications both
north and south are ia effect that
the extreme hot period is nearing
Q close.