The Clifton clarion., 1885-02-25
From the Territorial Capital.

minor bills have become laws, and these were mostly amendments to old laws. The principal bills of the session appear to be slumber- ing in the hands of committees.
 The bill creating and prescribing the duties of Commissioner of Im- migration, the Insane Asylum bill, and the bill appropriating S3,600 to carry on the Exhibition at New Orleans, all of which have passed the House, have been in charge of committees of the Council for over a week.
 The billregulating fees of coun- ty officials created the hottest dis cussion of the session in the Coun cil this week. Hon. Tom Weedin wished to amend by exempting Gila and Pinal counties from it's provisions, which was opposed by c. c. Stephens, who assailed the lobby in strong terms. The origi- nal finally passed the Council, but will have the weight of a strong lobby of county officials to defeat it in the House, as it effects all of these gentlemen to a great ex- tent in a financial way.
 The new county scheme is little heard of now, and if the bill is in troduced it will likely be the last week of the session. When inter rogated as to when the bill would be introduced, Councilman Brid- well said he did not know as it would be introduced at all. Fred. Hughes, of Tucson, who is here on salary to lobby in Sierra Boni- ta's behalf, is kicking at not re ceiving the same, and threatens to go home.
 Judge Sias keeps an open house at all hours, and is one of the most popular members here. In legis- lative circles he is looked upon as an able representative of the peo- pie, ,and his record will be one that no man need be ashamed of.
 No change has been noticed in W. c. Bridwell's actions sufficient to warrant the saying that he is improving his record. He exposed his ignorance in the start to such an extent as to ruin him forever.
 M. J. Egan is still here and prominent with Judge Sias, as be- ing one of the best entertainers of the Capital. He keeps himself well posted on matters of railroad legislation and does not belong to that class that is likely to over look point.
 The jovial Pete Bolan arrived this week, and, of course, was wei comed by throngs. After looking over the pine clad surroundings with the boys, he expressed the opinion that the country was get ting a little too tough for him, and it would necessarily shorten his career at the Capital.
 The principal event of the week, and of the session, was the ban quet of the Press Club, which took place on Thursday night. Prior to the organization of the Legisla- ture, the press of almost the en- tire Territory being represented here, its representatives resolved to organize for the purpose of lay ing before the people more au thentic and detailed information, and also to entertain their friends. In the latter instance preparations were soon begun for a grand ban quet, and the affair was carried to a successful end this week. The decorations of the hall were the most beautiful and appropriate that could be made, and when lighted at night by cut glass chandeliers and abont two hun dred colored wax candles, pre- sented the appearance of fairy land. On one side of the hall was the motto worked in evergreens and flowers, As we journey through life we live by the way" and under this were numerous wreaths and flags. On the oppo- site side was a fine painting of a large owl perched on the seal of the Territory, and surrounded by evergreens, flowers, flags, etc. At one end of the hall was a painting of the American Eagle, backed by flags, and around which extended the words, "Welcome by the Press," and on each side of this was placed two large quills. The guests were received up stairs first, where the military band ser enaded them, ,and where cigars and liquors were in order. After a