Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-03-07
TIIE CAPITOL.


 AbOlishins Ihe Fiestas-The Capitol must
 Go-BaiIra ad Aid wanIed-Busy Day in
 the Blouse r-Disrrimination BII Passed
 Election Laws Passed-SIerra Bonita
 COunty-Saiary Bm in the House-An
 Humorous Honorables.
 Regular Co-rsspOadeacs Of the CITIzEN
 PRESCOTT, Feb. 25. 1885.
 In the Council to-day several quite important bills were introduced. MT. Leatherwood furthered bill to abolish Mexican FiestBs and their attendant sIns. The bill was prepared in Tucson and has the sanction of not only the best people Of the ancient pueblo, but of the church in who honor these annual sprees are ostensIbly given. The same able gentleman also introduced bill for the removal of the territorial capital ;o Tucson. IL may be as well stated here that eight noses out of possible twelve Ia the Council have been diagnosed ID favor of the measure. You see, long. tiEesUme and expensive journeys GtoInd the horn to reach the capital, with com pensating mileage only as the crow flies, Is not good nor potent argument iD favor ot retention here, and as i; is about the only consolation one gets for the trials and hardshps incident to midwinter journey into the mountains of Hepsidam, where the Territorial liou roareth and the legislative whang- doodle mourneth for his mileage. there Is nO cause Tor wonder a: the prevalence of this moving sentiment Indeed, 8 summer season in Tucson, with all Its attendant flood of golden sunshine and inclueratIng influences, Is regarded a. far more desirable than the usual sea son of frost and storm here, while our superb and perfect winter climate really ought to inspire the legislative sol1ns with pure and patriotic sentiments only The capital will go to Tucson, If th= Pima delegation can take It there by honorable means.
 4 bill Is now in the Council, having passed the House yesterday, to prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors on cleo tiUn days. It is regarded as a very good bill and the wise and discreet manlpnla tor of bibuious elections will hereafter fad 1t necessary to carry a bottle.
 Mir. Ainsvorth to-day introduced 0 bill to aid in the construction of rall road from the Atlantic X Pacific tn Pres cotr, thence sOuthward towards Phenix. This Is expected to be link in th, projected north aud south railroad that will bring ;'lenty and prosperity to the doors of all.
 Hon. c. (. Stephens seems to be th, most potent of the powers m the Couu- cil. His support of any measure Is a guaranty of Its adoption by that body, while his frOwn Is sure omaI of defeat. Re exercises his wonderful Iutlleucs with eXtrems moderation however, and always makes tLe cham 1iou of all cneTi-hel, |, bn: ill-timel. measure, feel that he i5 conferriug a great personal favor when be rel-gates IT to tle shades Of oblivion. The House to-day cleaned mp its great file Uf ar oUmulatel bills and made very extra ordinary record for industry. Several amendments 70 the laws were passeI, particularly important among them be. ing the act abclishing the grand Jury The bIll regulating the handling and
  and will go to the Governor for approval
 Browns election bill and hls bill 60 prevent bribery m elections. both pass ei by nearly unarimoUs vote, and will gG Co the C ,uncil 10 morrow.
 Fraukln's discrimination bill came up today and was ably argued pro and con. Upon final vote in the House 1t passed by a Vote f l9 to ,.
 ha hr11 s, ~t,frgl Ia ,4F.ra ,f l, Commissioners was lndefnately post poned, and the anti-polyg6my bill passed.
 Mir Hunter, of Cochise, to-day intro duced bIll tc create the new county of Sierra Bonita. IL created some sur prise, as II was expected to have appear ed first in the Council Its fate can only be coniectured at this time.
 The bill creating county assessors. and making the Treasurer ex-ofiicio Tax Collector, came up today. I have sent to every county officer a copy of this bill, gs IL includes the salaries of all county officers. In connection with this recent fee bill it will be readily under stood
 Connell, of Yavapai, to-day introduc- ed the most humorous bill of the session. No one has heretofore given that gentle man credit for his humorous abilities, and when he brought in a bIll to pr. s. cribe the fees of attorneys and physicians he brought down the House. Franklin tackled on Hu amendment regulating the price of drinks at public saloons at five cents, and Purdy added another amendment regulating wages of all tradesmen. The bill goes tO the Judi ciary committee, where ii will be laid away in a pl yeon-hole to langh itself to death. B.