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The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
Ordinance No. ll.

Relating to Actions, Judgments and Executions in Cases Arising Under the Ordinances of the Town. The Common Council of the Town of Yuma do Ordain as follows:
 SECTION l. All fines, penalties and forfeitures which may accrue under any ordinance of the Town of Yuma, either heretofore or hereafter passed, shall be recovered by action of debt and in the manner prescribed in Article VIII, Chapter 9, Title II of the Revised Stat utes of Arizona.
 SECTION ?. The first process in all such actions shall be summons, and in all cases where the judgment shall require the party convicted to be con- fined at hard labor, or be imprisoned, or to stand committed to the jail of the county or the calabOose of the town, the execution shall issue against the body of the defendant, and in all other cases the execution shall issue against the estate of the defendant.
 SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the Common Council of the Town of Yuma, this 3rd day of Feb ruary, X. D. 1903.
 F. s. PATTERSON,
 Mayor. Attest:
 J. l.. REDONDO,
 [Seal Town Clerk.
 First published February 4, 1903.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
The Silver Medal Contest.

The silver medal declamatory contest held in the Yuma valley Methodist church, Saturday night, February 7th, was first of series of contests to be held in the valley in the near future. The church was filled and all pro- nOunced the programme instructive and entertaining. The following were elected judges; A. Y. Greer, c. E. Denmark and Mrs. w. H. Elliott. The medal was awarded to Miss Maggie Lynch. The following programme was rendered.:
 Song by the audience. Recitation. Prohibition Battle Call'
 Gertrude Rose Instrumental music-Misses Priest, Greenleaf and Hayden. Recitation. Voice from the Poor House
 Anna Lynch Song by the audience. Recitation. ....... The Deacon's Match
 Marguerite Terio instrumental MuBlc-MlSSeS Priest, Greenleaf and Hayden Recitation. .... A Face on the Floor
 Alma Wupperman Song by the audience. Recitation. Poor House Nan
 Pearl Hickey Recitation. ......A Martyred Mother
 Maggie Lynch Instrumental MHsic-Misses Priest, Greenleaf and Hayden. Recitation. In the Bushel or in the Jug
 Fife Lyall Instrumental Music-Misses Priest, Greenleaf and Hayden. A number from town availed them selves of the privilege of riding to the new church on A. F. Whites hay wagon.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
In early days in California f

In early days in California the medium of exchange was almost entirely gold dust. Gold scales were not at all uncommon, and, consequently, the amount was usually guessed at as to it's value. Such an amount as could be held between the thumb and finger was called a dollars worth, while a teaspoonful passed for an ounce; a wineglassful was $10O, and a tumblerful was called 1000. Much gold was dropped in handling and in order to save this it was customary to stretch a blanket or other cloth upon the counters and gambling tables to receive the falling particles.- Mining and Engineering Review.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The people of Gila and Ora ham counties are seriously pro- testing against the passage of Senator Ives bill, which propos- es to rearrange the three south ern judicial districts of the ter ritory. They claim the provis- ions of the bill are unjust. Yuma county adds her voice of protest to that of her sister counties. The proper arrangement of these districts is that proposed by Governor Brodie in his message to the legislature, namely, to group the counties thus: Cochise, Graham and GiIa; Santa Cruz, Pima and Pinal; Yuma and Mar icopa. Yuma is where she be- longs and wants no change.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The woman suffrage question has bobbed up as usual, or will bob up, in the present Terri torial legislature. The bill has, or will have, its friends, but it requires no great attitude of thought to know that the ques- tion will, in the end, be beaten. Already it is said its opponents are wagging their ears i'll antici- patton of an easy victory.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
Greater Safety Demanded.

Accidents attended by loss O1 life on American railroads have been so frequent of late as tC excite apprehension that there is something radically wrong in the methods by which they are oper' ated. This apprehension is in. creased when it is learned that not a single passenger was killed on any of the roads in England, Scotland or Ireland for a period of fifteen months. Ii has long been our boast that American railroads are the best in the world. So they are in speed and equipment of trains, but the facts preclude the claim that they are superior in point of safety. The record of dis asters on the railroads of this country is an appalling one. During the year ended in June, 1901, 282 passengers were killed and 1888 passengers were in jured. The list of victims for the past year will probably show an even larger number of vic tins.
 It is true there are some rail- roads in this country, the great trunk lines, which have adopted safeguards that have given them a deserved reputation for safety, but it must be confessed that there is a good deal of reckless ness on many lines. The block system is in use on roads cover ing only about one-tenth of the country's total mileage and the conditions in other respects are not altogether such as to war rant the greatest immunity from disaster. With the most perfect system there is, of course, lia- bility of collisions on account of mistakes in giving and receiving messages. There is apparent necessity for the employment of devices that will minimize the likelihood of such errors. Num- erous inventions in this direction have been brought forward and are being studied with view of utilization.
 The railroad officials are of course anxious to reduce the number of accidents. They have an incentive to adopt the most efficient safeguards because ev- cry collision costs heavily. Ere quently the verdicts against rail roads where loss of life has occurred have reached figures calculated to spur the efforts of managers to render their lines absolutely safe for travellers. They we'll understand that acci- dents are not good advertise ments and that if they would attract patronage they must have a reputation for reliability. While thus the railroad com panies can be expected to do much out of selfish interest, it is proper that public authorities should hasten action in the pub lie interest. No people in the world are so much given to travel as are the Americans. They demand the best service and will not be content until railroad cars in this country are as safe as they are comfortable.
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The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

burning pain after I tried many kinds of medicine and four of tine best doctors in the country, until gave up all hope Of recovery: In January. 1901, I wrote to DrsR, Pierce ot telling me to try his medicines. took eleven bottles. six of Favorite Prescription five of Golden Medical Discovery one vial ot 'Pel- lets and used one box of Lotion Tablets and one of Healing Suppositorics.' and am now able to work at anything want to. Thanks to you for your valuable medicine and kind advice'
 Weak and sick women are invited to consult Dr. K. V. Pierce, by letter, f,re. All correspondence is held as strictly private and sacredly confidential. Ad- dress Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
Annual Stockholders rleeting.

The annual meeting of stockholders of the Golden West Mining and Milling Company location of mine, Tuolumne county, California, for the election of Directors for the ensuing year, and such other business as may be necessa- ry, will be held in Yuma, in the county of Yuma, Arizona, at the office of the corporation, at p. Ill. on Monday, March 9, 1903.
 C. BOVONE, Secretary. 123 California St., San Francisco.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
Notice of Contest.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,


 Tucson, Arizona, January Is, 1903. A sufficient affidavit of contest having been filed in this office by Edith A. Hayden, against the homestead entry of Andrew R. Bentson the same being number 3636, made at the Tucson, Arizona, land office March 2l 1901, for the NW14 Sec. IS, Twp. 10 south. of Range 2i west, said affidavit of contest alleges that the said Andrew R. BentSon has wholly abandoned his said en- try, and has been absent therefrom for more than six months last past, that the same is now that said abandonment has not been due to the employment of the claimant in the Army. Navy or Marine corps of the United States during any of the wars in which it has been lately en- gagged.
 Notices were issued on the above affidavit setting the case for hearing, but these were returned, with an affidavit showing that per sonal service of the notice for hearing could not be served upon the defendant for the reason that his whereabouts is unknown to contestant and that he cannot be found, and asking that such notice be given by publication, which is hereby granted.
 And all parties of interest are hereby notified thst hearing of said case will be had at the Tucson, Arizona land office at 2 o'clock p. m of March 3, 1903, and that testimony in the same will be taken before John Doan. Clerk of Dis trict Court, at his office in the Town of Yuma, Arizona Territory, at 10 o'clock a. m. of Febru ary 24, 1903.
 JOHN H. BAUMAN,
 Receiver. First published Jan. 21, 1903 t4
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The Republicans are in earnest about passing the Elkins bill, which contains the most i'm portant recommendation of At, torney General Knox, and will get it through if the Statehood Senators will permit.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
References.

SOUTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK.
 Los Angeles, California. O. F. BRANT, Genl. Mgr. Title Insurance
 & Trust O.. Los Angeles, Cal. FLEETWOOD STATE BANK, Glenwood, Iowa. HON. WILBUR F. STONE,
 Associate Justice U. s. Courts, Denver, Colo. BANK OF YUMA Yuma Arizona.
 We plan to have our srnelter under construction b. the first of the year, and solicit correspondence with mine owners having properties within reach of our shelter, with the view of ascer- taining the character and quantity that may be shipped to us. We will first erect one 5O-ton gold and copper furnace and one 4O-ton lead furnace and others as demands require.
 THE ARIZONA SIMPLIFYING AND
 REDUCTION Co. Address: R. s. PATTERSON,
 Bank of Yuma, Yuma, Ariz.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

Character is the best security that any man can offer in time of need. It is better collateral than bonds, notes or mortgages. These may be lost or destroyed, but sound character will endure as long as life lasts.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The British imperial cable across the Pacific, connecting Canade with Australia, has been completed. The cable touches only British territory, and was built by the cooperation of the imperial and colonial govern ments. This is the longest cable in the world.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

1 have used Chamberlain $ Cough Remedy for a number of years and have no hesitancy in saying that it is the best remedy for coughs, colds and croup I have ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence in this remedy.-Mrs. J. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale at Ketcherside's drug store.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The would be county division ists in the legislature are now said to be having a little kidney trouble of their own, that will act as an intervenor when covet- ing their neighbours goods.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

President Roosevelt's rigid ap- plication of the civil service law has resulted in saving Senators and members of the House from much unnecessary worry and an nOVance.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The Yuma shop for patching and repairing lungs is as big as all out of doors, but to make new ones out of an old pair is a job that must be left to the Almighty.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The publicity amendment to the department of commerce bill promises to be adopted at an early date and to constitute the first antitrust legislation of the session
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The energetic work of Presi- dent Roosevelt and Senator Hansbrough in establishing a system of federal irrigation has given an impetus to every in dustry in the western country.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

When Senator Spooner had outlined the real situation in re- gard to the Indianola postoffic9, there was little left of the case of the Southern Democrats.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

Senator Hanna is made the subject of many cartoons and the butt of many jokes, but his hard business sense has often saved his party from blunders.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
WE ALSO HAVE A NILE.
From the Los Angeles Times

including the Gartenlaube, a
 popular German weekly, recent ly published illustrated descript i've artirles of the Nile dam at Assouan, a gigantic piece of work that was formally opened
 on the 10th of last December.
 This, as the journal referred to truly says, is worthy to rank alongside of the great Pyramids as mammoth exhibition of hu- man enterprise. Unlike the Pyr- amids, which were built at a vast cost of human life and blood for the glory of individuals, this great work has been constructed by paid labor, and will result in making homes for many thous ands of people.
 The Nile dam, upon which 12,- 900 people worked four years, and the cost of which was nearly $25, GOO, 900, is two kilometers long and holds up a lake 175 kill ometers in length. GA kilometer is nearly five e-eighths of a mile. ] The water is let out through i've flood gates to irrigate land that has hitherto been uncultivated on account of the lack of water. The dam, massively constructed of stone, is thirty meters Ia me- ter is 39.37 inches) in height, and is the largest structure of the kind in the world. In order to facilitate navigation on the Nile, it was necessary to con- struct on the left bank of the river a canal 1900 meters long and 15 meters wide. This canal is supplied with four flood gates. The big reservoir will furnish sufficient water for population of 100000, and it is believed that it will much more than pay in- terest on the cost of its construc- tiOn.
 We have on the borders of Southern California a counter part of Father Nile, stream that has often been likened to the great river of Egypt, which has witnessed so much that is interesting in the history of the world. The simile is quite ap- propriate, for, like the Nile, the Colorado brings down with it a great volume of fertilizing ma terial, building up in it's lower stretches a wonderfully fertile soil of unknown depth. Teere are at present about POO govern ment engineers surveying the irrigation possibilities of the Colorado river between Needles and Yuma. Should their reports be favorable we shall doubtless soon see the inauguration of the greatest irrigation enterprise yet attempted in the United States. Then, on the lower river private enterprise has already done great things in taking out the fructifying water and creating gardens on the desert, while still farther down, across the bouE. dary line, yet more important and farreaching projects are under consideration.
 It is not at all improbable that before many years the valley of the Lower Colorado, hitherto re- garded as comparatively worth less, will be yielding every year crops to the value of millions of dollars and furnishing product i've homes to hundreds of thous- ands of American citizens. Great indeed, is the power of water in a dry land.
 Parties have been outfitting in
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

no lasting good. It is no wonder that the woman feels discouraged.
 Thousands of these weak and sick women have found health and courage regained as the result of the use of Doctor Pierce's Favonte Prescription. It establishes regu- larity, dries un- healthy dr al Il S,
 heals inhamnia- tion and ulcerea- ton, and cures female weakness. It III akcs weak women strong and sick women well.
 -In the year ISoo I was taken sick. l" writes Mrs. Edna Crowder. Of Ripley, I.auClcrdalc Co. Tenn. My limbs c d, had severe pains in back and lower part of bowels. with diff hculty in urination, and smartiug and
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

There is an evident desire on the part of foreign ambassadors and ministers to cultivate the friendship of the United States.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
E7ESGG3EgRAGED

The expression occurs so many times i'll letters from sick women to Dr. Pierce; II was completely discouraged" And there is always good reason for the discourage rnent. Years of suffering Doctor after doctor tried i'll vain. Medicines doing
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
Notice for Publication

Homestead Entry, No. 334O.
 Department of the Interior,
 Land Ofhce' at Tucson Arizona,
 February g, 1903. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his in tention to make final proof in suppoyt Of his claim, and that said proof will be made be- fore the Clerk of the Probate Court at Yuma, Arizona. on Saturday March ?, 1908. VIZ: Wayne B. Pike of Yuma, Arizona, for the lots 1, 2 3. f. of See I9 T. g. s. R. 2 w., G. and $. R. B. and M.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
 James H. Hobbs, Boone Ravens, Edwin F. Balch and Thomas l. Despair, all of Yuma, Arizona
 MILTON R. MOORE, Register First publication February II, l9O3-
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

The western demand for tariff revision is dying away as time goes on and the present tariff continues to prove its merits.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

Senator Elkins' wide knowl- edge of railroads has enabled him to frame an equitable and far reaching antitrust bill.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

through my stock lately? Have you noticed the class of merchandise that is being re- ceived daily in the different departments? Do you know that when you send away for things before looking for them at my store that you are
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

A chapter on street improve ments would make mighty in teresting reading.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11

A room wherein the products of Yuma county could be prop erly displayed would be a pay ing investment.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-02-11
NOTICE TO MINERS.
THE ARIZONA SIMPLIFYING
 AND REDUCTION co. OF YUMA. ARIZ.
Officers and Directors.

JAMES RICE. President. LEE CHAMBERLAIN, Vice President. FRANK N. RUST, Secretary and Treasurer HON. WILBUR. F. STONE. Denver, Colo. l.. E. WILLIAMS, Glcnwood Iowa. HON. J. W. DORRINGTON,
 Proprietor Yuma Sentinel, Yuma, Arizona. R. s. PATTERSON, Mayor, Yuma, Arizona. NATIONAL BANK,
 Depositary
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OOME TO THE SENTINEL OFFICE O for Job Work. Satisfaction assured.
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First published Jan. 2I, 1903 t4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
RIVER BEGINS TO FALL
ALABAMA STOOD AT ABA YES
 TERDAY EVENING.
Rain is Predicted for. This Section Today, But It is Believed River Has Reached Its High
 est Point.

At the local Weather Bureau 1t is be. lieved that the Alabama River has about reached the highest point for this rise It stood at 4s.6 feet at Montgomery yes terday at noon. remaining near that point throughout the remainder of the day.
 It is believed the water will begin tt fall this morning. as yesterday it was re- ported falling at all points above the city,
 At Selma yesterday morning the water stood at 49.5 feet and was still rising al the rate of an inch an hour. The rise there will probably continue slowly throughout to-day and perhaps tonight, reaching or slightly exceeding M feet.
 The Weather Bureau several days ago predicted that the rise at Selma would reach the 52-foot mark or very nearly that.
 The weather forecast is for rain over this region to-day, but 1t is thought that this will hardly check the fall in. the Coosa and upper Alabama rivers.
 At 6 p. m. yesterday the river at Mont gomery had fallen nearly two-tenths of foot, standing at ls.A feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14

AlahanG where there is no legal impedi- ment to their sale and whore they would have been the. means of spreading fatal malady in a number of localities.
 Shall we continue to be the dumping ground for the diseased nursery trees which the laws of most of the States ex- ciude as dangerous to their fruit grow ersf This is the question which the State Horticultural Society asks of the members of the Legislature.
 The Society recommends an annual ap- propriation of $1.So0 for putting this meas ure into effect, the principal expenses be- ing for travelling expenses and work in orchards. The sum devoted to the same purpose in Georgia Is 1000 per year. ' Among those attending the meeting were W. F. Heilxes. Huntsville. president of the Society: Prof. R. s. Maciintosh, Auburn, Becretary; J. w.. Young, and others from Prattvills; F. Hoffman, Wa verley; W. Y. FSske, assistant State Huntsville; P. c. Smith and others from Thorsby; George R. Keii, Fruitdale; Pres ident c. c. Thach. Auburn; Prof. J.. F. Duggar, Auburn; N. c. Scott and others from Montgomery.
 An hour or two was given to gen. eral discussion of varieties of fruits and to methods of combating insect pests and plant diseases and to questions con- nected with the marketing of fruit.
 The Society expressed high apprecia- ton of the counsel and instruction of Mir Fiske. who came here by request and rendered great assistance in the preparation of the bill before alluded to.