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The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

tue field was left clear for government irrigation An allotment of s3,OG0, G00 was made by Secretary Hitchcock in May, 1904, and since that time the Yuma County Water Uscrs' Association has been gradually securing the sigma lures of landowners in the Yuma Project irrigation district until this work is now completed, and as will be seen by the notice above, the engineers are ready for the bidders for the Laguna dam and sluiceways.
 The land to be irrigated by the Yuma dam and irrigation works, lies on both sides of the river-S3. .G00 acres on the Arizona side and l8,000 acres the Yuma Indian reservation on the California side. Of the fertility of the soil it is hardly necessary to say that there is no richer or more productive land on the globe; the land, the river, the climatic conditions are almost identical with those of the river Nile in Egypt, which permit continuous crop ping the year rounds
 According to the detailed specifca- tions of the work on the Laguna dam, the successful bidder must commence construction promptly after the eXecu- tion of the contract and within ninety days thereafter shall have force and plant at work sufficient to complete the work within two years from the date ot the execution of the contract.
 In addition to the dam, the canals sluiceways etc, the approved plans provide for complete set of levees from the dam site to the Mexican line, on both sides of the Colorado river and on both sides of the Gila; also pumping plants to throw water on tC the mesas, and to be utilized as part of complete drainage system.
 When the work is under full headway il is expected that not less than three thousand men will be employed until the project is completed. \
 Yuma being the only town nearby will Of course be the base of supplies for this army of men, which alone should make it the best and most pros porous city in Arizona. With the completion of the great irrigation system will come such wonderful. changes as can hardly at this time be comprehenGed.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
A Continual Strain.

Many men and women are constantly subjected to what they commonly term ga continual strain" because of some financial or family trouble. It wears and distresses them both mentally and physically, affecting their nerves bodily and bringing on liver and kidney ail- ments, with the attendant evils of con stipation, loss of appetite, sleeplessness. low vitality and despondency. They cannot, as a rule, get rid of this icon tinual strain," but they can remedy its health destroying effects by taking fre- Quent doses of Greens August Flower. 1t tunes up the liver, stimulates the kidneys, insures healthy bodily func- tions, gives vim and spirit to one s whole being, and eventually dispels the physical or mental distress caused by the ''continual strain" Trial bottle oi August Flower ?; regular size 75 At all druggists. DeVanc & Robinson. Yuma, Arizona.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
Tie Japs as Soldiers.

Many prominent men of Europe ard America have expressed the opinion that tbe Japanese are the best of sold iers. The assertion may be somewhat exaggerated. but still their wonderful showing in the war with Russia prove them to be well trained and courageous. The wonderful cures made by the cele- brated Hcstetter's Stomach Bitters during the pas, 50 years prove it to be
 tie most reliable family medicine in the world fer indigestion, debility, kid ney and liver troubles. female disOr- ders., chills, colds and malaria. We urge you to try bottle today and test it for your own satisfaction, also get a
 copy of our 1905 Illustrated Almanac from your Druggist. It is free and con- tains much instructive reading matter.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

George ". Norton was here from Mohawk Monday on business. He re- ports that the waters of the Gila have subsided, although not yet fordable. Judge Norton has lately secured the freight contract from the King of Arizona Mining Company and is en- gagged in delivering the goods" He says the big rains have been a great benefit to the country, insuring good crops and excellent pasturage for stock. He reports that CUP old friend Jim Ryan returned home recently from Los Angeles accompanied by bride. They were given hearty welcome by their friends. It was evidently genuine love match as both are as happy as 1.-two bugs in q rug" Another piece of news contributed by Judge Norton is that Chris Horner has tired Of the mo- notony Of the soldiers home at Santa Monica and gone to work at his trade. Chris is g. years old. but seemingly 40 years younger. Judge Norton returned home on Monday evenings train.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
First National Bank of Yuma

Yuma is now to have banking institution that will command the confidence of the people and with officers and directors whose fnan- cial standing, high character and reliability are well-known and unques- tioned. On Saturday night, January Dist, there was organized, at the rooms of the Porter Banking Company. the First National Bank of Yuma, with 8 capital stock of S25, COO The officers elected are: President, F. G. .Caruthers: Cashier, Horace Dunlap: Board of Di- rect0rs, E. G. Caruthers, J. w. Dor rington, John Gandolfo, D. L. DeVanc and H. E. Dunlap. The new institution has purchased the interests of J. w Thornton & Son and the Porter Bank ing Company, and will commence business about the first of February, 1905.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
Thc YsEiTa Project.

The law, which authorizes the con- struction Of the Laguna dam and irrigation works, now officially called the Yuma Project" is known as the reclamation act, and was passed by congress in January, 1902. It took effect June 17, 1902. The law provides for fund for the purpose Of reclaiming arid and semi-arid lands in certain states and territories by the govern ment, the money coming from the sale of public lands.
 The first irrigation works under this law approved by the, secretary of' the interior was the Tonto Basin dam, the estimatedN cost Of which is $3,000, ,000. Owing to this large allotment for Ari- zona, there were many people in this locality who were very slow to believe that Yuma or Yuma valley would be considered within the range of reclama- tion benefits-or at least that many, many years would elapse before plans for actual work would be approved and an allotment made. The writer was not one of these; from the very first we felt confident that such conditions as exist here: The noble Colorado, with it's great volume of water idly going to waste and emptying it's waters into the sea-the greatest river in arid Amer ica, with it's tributary fertile lands; the marvelously favorable climate-in fact every environment perfect and forming an ideal place and situation for a thor ough and supreme experiment of gov ernment irrigation, would not-could not be overlooked.
 In September, 1902, a preliminary survey of the Colorado river from the Grand Canyon to the Mexican line was begun, the first survey was a cursory one, but Nr. J. B. Lippincott, the gov ernment engineer in charge, was so enthusiastic at this time that on his personal responsibility he called few of the business men together at the court house and told them that the Col orado river work would certainly be among the first to be started; that the possibilities were marvellous; that he himself aspired to no higher honor than to have to his credit that he helped to inaugurate government irrigation work on this splendid stream, whose valleys rivaled those of the Nile. Mr. Lippin- colt advised that 8 water users associ- ation be organized at once. and steps taken to secure reclamation benefits
 Notwithstanding Engineer Lippincott' $ encouraging words, several months passed before a water users association was perfected. In the meantime 6 private irrigation company had come into the field and to 6 considerable ex- tent retarded and delayed the advance ment of government irrigation: But
 when the final surveys were completed and dam site decided upon and all plans approved by the secretary, the influence of the private company ceased, it's occupation was gone and
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

| O4AC ~ AtS1 ID q NOrJ VI N4'O S4NASAHA advertisement for bids on the con- struction of the Laguna dam:
 Department of the Interior,
 Washington, D. C.,
 January 9, 1905.
 Sealed proposals viii be received at the office of the United States Recla nation Service, HOS Braly Building, Los Angeles, California, until o'clock p. in., March Is, 1895, for the construc- tion of the Laguna dam and sluic- ways, involving the excavation of about 395 900 cubic yards of solid rock, placing of about 305,000 cubic yards of solid rock in the dam and maso onry core walls, building of about 27,150 cubic yards of concrete, laying of about 80, 900 square yards of paving, and furnishing and driving of about s, GOO linear feet of sheet piling, for the diversion of part of the Colorado river about ten miles northeast of Yuma, Arizona. Bids will be received for the entire work. pecifications, form of proposals, and particulars may be obtained by application to the Chief Engineer, U. s. Exclamation Service, Washington, D. C.; to J. H.. Lippincott, Supervising Engineer, U. s. Reclamation Service, HOS Braly Building, Los Angeles, California; or to Homer Hamlin, Engineer, U. $. Reclamation Service, Yuma, Arizona, at whose offices the plans may be in spected. Each bid must be accom- panied by certified check for Ten Thousand (S1O,000) Dollars, payable to the order of the Secretary of the ] Interior, as guaranty that the bidder will, if successful, promptly execute l a satisfactory contract and furnish bonds in the sum of 9 per cent of the contract price for the faithful per formance of the work. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, to accept one part and reject the other, and to waive technical defects as the interests of the service may require. Proposals must be marked Proposals Laguua Dam, Yuma Project, Cali fornia.' Bidders are invited to be present when bids are opened.
 F. A. HITcHCOcK,
 Secretary.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

Joe Nugent and L. w. Alexander returned Monday from Phoenix, having been summoned there on accounJ of the illness of Senator NJ. J. Nugent. Alexander, who is 8 business partner of Senator Nugent, reports the latter's condition as improving. The attending physician stated that he would be able to be around in a short time.
 123c percale for 73c per yard at the New York Store.
 "The man who knows" eats at the Silver Moon.
 The newly elected county officers are busy taking their new stations, but Alexander & Co. are elected for an- other term, so you will find the old gang still at the old corner ready to at tend to your wants.
 Shoes, easy for the pocket-book, and easy for the feet, at the New York Store.
 Of course, boys, our candy does not compare in sweetness with the Yuma girls. but we claim to have the finest and best candy in the country. Alex ander & Co.
 The famons Kentucky whisky, Rich land Rye at The Ruby. Sole agents.
 Tonini handles the Parker Jointless Fountain Pen, the best there is made. The ink is carried directly to the point of the pen, and will not leak as most fountains do and soil the hands.
 Ketcherside's keep the best line of cigars in town.
 Complete line of Havana, Mexican and domestic cigars and confectionery at Toninis.
 At the old Plantation the specialties are-Old Plantation and Hunters Rye whiskies.
 Tablets, states, pencils and pencil ases at Darline's.
 AIarigold Rye at The Ruby.
 States, pencils and other school sup plies at Darlings.
 If there is anything in the bakery line that can be made from flour OF sugar, you'll find it at the Yuma Bak- cry, postoffice corner.--Keut < Adams, Proprietors.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
Prof. De LegrO's Concert.

The orchestral concert to be given by Prof. De Legro and his Peerless Orchestra at ElkS' hall Saturday night will be one of the finest musical entertainments ever held in Yuma. The orches- trGand Prof. DeLegro are musi- clans of the highest class. Their headquarters are in Los Angeles, but the orchestra has been giving concerts in some of the largest cities of the country and is everywhere recognized as among the best on the road. A treat is in store for. the music lovers of Yuma.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
The Tweuty-tilird Legislature

Councilman Nugent of Yuma has been appointed on the following com mittees: chairman judiciary committee and member of the-ways and means; enrolled and expressed bills; county and county boundaries: claims, and agriculture.
 Mr. Timmons, member of the lower house, has been placed cn the ways and means cOmmitte; committee chair man of the labor and labor organiza- tions, county and county boundaries, agricultural, irrigation, chairman ter ritorial affairs, printing, and judiciary committees.
 The following appointments were received by Yuma county people in the territorial legislature: Mrs. Lulu Tim mons, Mir. and Mrs. A. NJ. Foster, Miss Hattie Byler, Miss Mabel Nugent, MT. Mel Greenleaf: the latter's son, Mel, jr., was appointed a house messenger. /The Tavern, The Tavern"
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
YUMA ART STUDIO
PROT. [. J. BARDET, PROP.

Photographs taken in all sizes and styles. Views, groups, copies, interi- ors and pictures taken after death. Pictures enlarged in crayon, pastel water colors and sepia | speciality. First-class finish in platin0, carbon or gloss paper. Full line Of supplies and finishing done for arateurs. Cameras and kodaks for sale. Advice to anna teurs gratuitoqsly given. All work promptly done and satisfaction strictly guaranteed. Come lock at the work and prices.
 Studio corner of Main and Third streets. Yuma. Arizona.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
The Yuma Water and
 Light Systems for Sa!t
To whom it may concern:

To whom it may concern:
 l am authorized by the Board of Directors of the Yuma Water and Light Company to offer their water and light systems in the town of Yuma for sale. It is the desire of the company to make the transfer, if at all, at an early date. l shall be pleased to con- fer with prospective purchasers at my office in Yuma at any time, where will give such information to them as I may be possessed of relating to the property to be sold
 II you are interested. please call and see Ine~ Peter T. Robertson,
 Attorney for Yuma Water jan25tf and Light Company.
 Good job work at the Sentinel office.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
New Territorial! Officers.

The following Territorial officials have been appointed and confirmed. J. II. Kibbey, Attorney General. I. NJ. Christy, Auditor.
 E. E. Kirkland, Treasurer.
 B. F.Daniels, Superintendent Prison. Dr. Ward, Superintendent Asylum. Major Leavell, Adjutant General. Nelson Layton, Superintendent ot Public Instruction.
 Thomas II. Rynning, Captain of Rangers.
 Aeorge E. Truman, Citizen Member oftAe Board of Control.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
Letter List.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in Yuma postotfice Jan. 2, 1905. Barnurn Herbert L.ambavd SL. Carlos Juan Morgan. ChaS Ernandez Juanito Rodriguez Jose Elizllde Anacleto2 Richardson. John Sheffield. CN. Focanc. Manul Stephens. J.W. Garcia. BcnitO SCnoaua. T. B. Gonzales. Jose Sacri-nento Mingtel Havercamp. Grace Tadd. AID. Hase. Jaseph Webster. .C.Mrf LanHng " l.. Lerma. Anjelita
 Persons calling for above letters will please say "aGvertised".
 F. II. CHANDLER. r. NJ.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

We can live without books What is knowledge but sorrow? We may live without beauty It fades or the morrow.
 We can live without law suits Indictments are quashing; But where is the man
 Who can live without washing? PHONE PIP ALpRn LAUNDRY
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
KOw'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars re- ward fer any case of catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known r. ]. Cheney fer the last l5 years, aud believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 Walding, kinnan & Marvin.
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter pally, acting directly upon the blood and mucuous surface Of the system. Testimonials sent free Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti patton.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

Although we have been unable to obtain details, it seems to be well established that our friend R. A. McPherson was married the 18th, to Mrs. Matt. Flynn. The Sentinel wishes MT. and Mrs. McPherson long life and happi- ness.
 Mrs Stratton, wife of the black smith, reported to the city mar shal and sheriff's office yester- day that some one had entered the StrattOn residence on west first street and stolen $20O in cash which was being kept in a trunk. No one was home at the time. There is no cleW to thief.
 Governor Brodie in selecting Arizona representatives to act as guards of honor to President Roosevelt during the inaugural parade, March 4th, has named Col. Jas. H. McClintock, Capt. J. L. B. Alexander, B. F. Daniels. C. E. Mills and Geo. B. Wilcox Cover nor Brodie himself will also be 6 member Of the guard Of honor.
 We have "spuds" to burn, but you can't burn them for they "cook up'' mealy and nice enough for king. Go to Alexander & Co., for spuds.
 Good eating'' at the Silver Moon Cafe.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
De Lesro's Peerless Orchestra

The following programme will be rendered at the Elk's Hall by De Legro and his Peerless Orchestra, Saturday evening January 18th: l. Overture, Grand Potpourri,
 Schlepegrell. .2. Concert Walizes, 't1'rill of the
 Nightingale. Be Legro. B. Vocal selection, "Where the dead
 hearts sleep" Allan Parkinson. 1. Violin Solo, "The Sixth Concerto, "
 Chas. de Beriott.
 ,. Triple-tongue Cornet Solo,
 Commodore, w. p Chambers. .6. Overture, ''Rays of Sunshine, !"
 Bendix.
 '. Vocal Solo, Selected. 8. March-Twostep, 'Roosevelt is the
 Winner" De Legro. 9. Overture, Castle Gate, :"
 Schlepegrell.
 10. Piano Duet. Selected. II. March-Twostep, 'In Fighting
 Trim" De Legro. 12. Stars and Stripes" Sousa.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

Rainfall for the week. Q. Accumulated excess of temperature for week 70 degrees.
 <. UAC&ETT.
 Ol:icial iil Charge.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
For Sale Cheap.

Set of blacksmith shop tools ant wagon wood material.
 T. N. DEMIER.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
Wanted

Ten men in each State to travel, tack signs and distribute samples and cir culars of our goods. Salary $75 per month; $3.00 per day for expenses.
 kulhman Co, Depart ". Dec28-3no Atlas Bldg, Chicago.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

Farm lands, town property, residences and all kinds of real estate bought, sold and rented by the Yuma Title .Ab- stract Company, Molina Block, Mad iGon Avenue.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

/The Tavern, The Tavern,"
 The Tavern, that is all.
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25
ALI. READY BIDDERS Government Advertises for Sealed Proposals For Construction of Laguna Darn
 and S:uiceways. INTENSE CONTRACTS
IMrIENSE CONTRACT
Involving the Employment of 300O Hen and Expenditure Of Three
 MiiIfOI3 Dollars.
PROPOSALS

Following is copy of the official ent for bids oil the con struction of the Laguna dam:
The Arizona sentinel., 1905-01-25

Good job work et the Sentinel office.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-07

would be to your disadvantage to il. vert that destiny which lies in France?
 His words were measured, his man ner tinged with seeming paternal inter est: but. as through mask. she dis cerned his face. cynical. libidinous. the countenance of q sybarite. not a king The air became stifing. The ribaldry of laughter enveloped her. Instinctive- ly she glanced around, and her restless troubled gaze fell upon the duke.
 What was 1t ke read In her eyes? A confession S insecurity. fear. a mute appeal? Before it all. his doubts and misgivings vanished. The look they ex- changed was like that when she had stood on the staircase in the inn.
 Upon the monarch. engrossed in his purpose. it was lost. If silence gives consent. then had she already acaui- esced in wish which from a king became a demand. but Francis, ever complaisant. with an inconsistent chivalry worthy of the subterfuge of his character. desired to appear for bearing. lnduIgent.
 For your own sake he added, must we refuse that permission you ask of us.''
 She did not answer. and. noting the direction of her gaze. the eager ex- pectancy written on her face. Francis turned sharply. AZ the same time the duke stepped forward.
 The benignity faded from the king g manner: his countenance. which "at no time would have made mans for tune" became rancorous. caustic. The corners of his mouth appeared almost updrawn to his nostrils. He had little reason to care for the duke. and this interruption. so fragrant menacing al- most. did not tend to enhance his rr- gard. In nOvise iaunted. the young man ss1o,i before him.
 ''I trust. sire. your majesty will re consider your decisio3E"
 With a strained look the young girl regarded thcrs. To what new danger had she summoned him: Was not she. the duke. even the emperor himself. iI, the power "f the king. for the present at IeastE And knowing well Francis headstrong passions. his violence when crossed. 1t was not strange at that mo ment her heart sank. She felt on the brink of sn abyss. a nameless peril toward which she had drawn the com panion of her flight It seemed an endless interval before the monarch spoke
 "Ah. you heard-- remarked Francis at length satirically.
 Inadvertently. sire answered the duke His voice vas steady. his face pale. but in his blue eyes a glint as of fire came and went Self assurance market his bearing. dignity. pride He looked not at the young girl but calm ly met the Srrutiny of the king The latter surveyed him from head to foot then suddenly ssared hard at a sword vhc>e hiIf gseamed evea tffghter thsn
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-07
"Jacqueline! S,ceet jestrCss :"

"Jacque.tne! Ssocet jestrcss!" hesitated and were like to leave me be- hind you"
 But now ,'tis who ask" he an- swered
 And I-who hesitate?' looking out over the valley, where the shadow of a cloud crossed the land.
 Do you hesitate. Jacqueline?'
 She turned. About her lips trembled the old feeting smile.
 What woman knows her mind, Sir Fool? Yet if it were not SOL If it were not SOP" he said eagerly. Her eyes became grave on a sudden. q might believe I had been of one mind-long.'
 "Jacqueline. Sweet jestressr'
 He caught her suddenly in his arms, his fine young features aglow. This. then, was the goal of his desires, goal of delight far. far beyond all youthful dreams or early imaginings With dropping eyelids she stood in his embrace; she, once 80 proud, SO self willed. He drew her closer, kissed her hair, the rose.
 She raised her head, and, sweeter still. he kissed her lips. Across the valley the shadow reced- ed, vanished. In the full glory of night ly splendor lay the earth, and as the mystic radiance lighted up world of beauty it seemed at last they beheld their world. the light more beautiful for the shade and the pvrple mists. THE END.