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Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

TIE owner of the Tombstone Pros pector, Mir. s. c. Bagg, has been ad- judged guilty of contempt of court and was fined $500 by Judge Barnes, with the alternative of three hundred days Imprisonment in the county jail. Mir. Bagg has accepted the alternative and will take up his residence in the iail. The history of the case, as near as we can glean from the Tombstone press IS as follows; The Prospector was defeated in a suit against the Board of Supervisors over the contract awarded the Epitaph for the county printing and, after the decision of the conrt had been rendered, it published the following somewhat ambiguous item
 I've take cur medicine with q good grace and we hope the Honorable judge and the Honorable board of su- pervisors will not make any grimaces m taking the pills which have been prescribed for them by our editorial surgeon"
 This expression was construed bv Judge Barnes as a covert threat for the uttering of which Mir. Bagg was adjudged guilty of contempt of court and the penalty affixed as above stated
 While not attempting to judge oI the propriety and justice of the action of the court in the present instance we take the abstract view that the official acts of a court are proper sub lects of criticism by the press. Il would certainly be in bad taste for { newspaper to comment upon a case il confse of adjudication by the court whereby public opinion might b, biased and the ends of justice ieopar dized, but when final action is reached no rights, personal or official, can b, invaded by reasonable criticism.
 If 1t can be clearly shown that tn Prospector's offensive item embodie, a threat to punish the court for tn exercise of its proper judicial functions however unjust it's decision may ar pear, there are undoubtedly jus grounds for the proceedings in con tempt, for it is properly construed int an attempt to sub, ,ugate the law t force, and is therefore repugnant t its vital principles.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

NEXT Tuesday will be a memorable day for the city of New York. Upon that day magnificent ovation and re- ception will be rendered the Hon. James G. Blaine upon his return home from his European tour. Fully two hundred thousand uniformed members of various republican clubs will march in the procession and more than half a million people will go from all parts of the country 10 witness the greatest honor ever paid to a private citizen. The illustrious object oi all this de mOnstration of respect and affection must appreciate this spontaneous tri5- ute of the people of his country far above the hon0rs of the high office for which he refused to become candi- date It is an honor accorded but few men in our nations history and it is but small manifestation of the great love borne by the American people for the great statesman.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Windmills as sUurces ofPower.
Mechanical worldl

There is a very general opinion that windmill is too old-fashioneds motor to be economical and effic- ient This opinion is after all, not very well founded, even although the clumsy specimens to be seen i'll this country would lend countenance to the notion. The windmill has been very much neglected by our mill wrights and engineers. When once they come to devote as much time and attention to it they have to other machines, we may expect to see very great Improvements affected in its construction. Our electrical engi- neers, 1t seems to us, would do well in their own interest to extend lit tie of their attention to the windmill as a means of obtaining power for generating electricity.
 An article on "Windmills for Gene rating Electricity" by 4. R. Wolf, in the Stevens Indicator, draws attention to the employment of windmilfs as Q source of power for charging accumu- | latOrs. The writer maintains that 1 the reason windmills have not thus far been put to practical use for the | generation of electricity Is not due to the first cost of the motor nor to any lack of economy in it's operation | The windmill, also, he points out, is not so irregular in its revolution as many suppose, the fact being that the leading American makers employ governing apparatus which automati- cally so varies the extent of surface presented to the wind that a practical ly uniform rate of revolution is obtain ed irrespective of direction and vary ing velocities of wind, for all winds exceeding velocity of six miles per hour.
 This latter velocity must be reach ed before windmills of good designs as ordinarily constructed, operate al the rate of revolution for which they are set. It has been found by experi ence that on an average, for at least eight hours out of twenty-four hours of each day, the wind exceeds this ve locity of six miles per hour, the aver age velocity of wind during the eigh
 hours of run, being sixteen miles pe1 hour Total calms in excess of two days duration are practically unknowr in the United States. The fact tha
 the windmill is at rest, often at shor
 intervals, aggregating not quite six
 teen hours out of the twenty-four, 1 no objection 10 the use of this moto for the purpose of driving dynamo ma chimes to charge electrical accumulat
 ors, for one of the very features an,
 acknowledged requisites of such ac cumulators should be that they can b
 charged spasmodically, at will, and a
 odd times Mr. Wolff Is of opiniol
 that the reason why windmills are nc ] more employed than they are is bt , cause the accumulators are not yet | satisfactory and assured success. Tn ) windmill at the present day, he mair S tains, is in a deleloped state, pract : cal success, ready and available fc Q this new use at once It awaits th V electrical accumulator that is e thorough practical success.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
YUMA ITEMS ISentineI1

Damasio Ochoa's youngest child died this week.
 Four thousand dollars in bullion received from Clip on Wednesday,
 The new locomotives for the Yuma division will arrive this week.
 Born at Yuma, July 24th, 1888, to the wife of Juan Maclis, a daughter.
 There is some talk of an excursion by steamer to the Gulf of California.
 It is said that 8 post-office will be established next month at East Ara by.
 Dr. James H. Taggart left for Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, to enjoya short vacation.
 The gardens are fragrant with the sweet scented tube-roses, which are now blooming
 Yuma Lodge No. A. 0. U. W. holds its first meeting in the new hall next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
 Frank Sargent, formerly of this place, is leader in the railroad mems troubles; he is the chief of the loco motive fremen.
 The Board of Supervisors at their meeting yesterday fixed the salaries of the following officers, for next two years, as follows: Sheriff and tax collector, $500; Probate Judge, S400 Assessor, $500. The office of assessor was made an elective one.
 The news is heralded far and wide that two cargoes of steel rails have arrived from England, for the Texas Pacific railway (McWoods's conces- sion.) The railroad which will be built along the coast of Mexico to Yuma.
 Jack Neely, who has been mining al the Pot Hole for some time past, wa. bewailing his hard luck last Saturday evening, his provisions being all gone and having no money to buy fresE supply. Late at night he found hi faithful dog, Zip, was missing; after ; long search the dog was found dowr in an abandoned shaft. After rescuin, Zip, Jack filled sack with dirt iron the shaft and returned to camp. Tn next morning he washed the dir and found big nugget of gold weigh ing 6 9-l0 ounces, which John Gando fo purchased for $120 Jack Nicely n longer calls his dog Zip, but has name him Bonanza.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Food Value of Alfalfa.

Careful tests recently made by Prof. E. R. Voorhees,, chemist of the Sta.e agricultural experiment station of New Jersey, shows that in the chemical composition of green alfalfa when re duced to the hay basis, 208 tons would dry to IA tons of hay that this hay would contain 90 per cent. more fat and 45 per cent. more portein and fat than the average for dried clover Cred. } For feeding purposes alfalfa is practice ally identical in chemical composition with the best wheat bran. The most marked difference occurs in the ash alfalfa exceeding the bran bymore than 50 per cent. as regards the total amount present. A ton of the brar contains nine times as much phosphor ( acid as ton of alfalfa hay, but a ter of the hay contains twice as mucl potash as ton of bran.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

The New York World understands the situation. It says: What the farther West stands most in want of is good girls for wives. And as to be the honored wife of good man is the natural aspiration and the best lot of all women, it is pity that some prac- tical method cannot be devised of meet ing the demand of the West with the supply of the East. Any young wo- man with enterprise enough to go be- yond the Missouri, and knowledge and tact enough to take care of herself foI six months, is pretty sure to find g home and husband, and chance tc do at the best advantage her share ot l life's work.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

Con Shay-ee, the Apache Indian sen fenced to be hung on the 10th of Aug, is evidently not aware of his new lease of life, secured through stay of pro ceedings pending an appeal to- the supreme court, as he is very anxious to have his family, which is at San Carlos, come and see him before he dies. He has photograph of his two wives and three children which he holds in his hands almost the entire time. When the reporter peeped through the bars this morning, the condemned Indian exhibited to him this picture and also indicated that he would like to secure a photograph of himself to send to his wives and friends. Con Shay-ee appears quite light-hearted and is not likely to again make an attempt upon his own life. In fact he is no longer kept in a cell by himself, but is allow ed the freedom of the entire jail that the other prisoners may watch him and prevent any attempt at suicide.- 1 ArizOnan.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Trouble at San Carlos.

Washington, July 30-The War Department has received a telegram from the commanding officer at San Carlos, Arizona, stating that yesterday he sent Capt Lee. 10th Cavalry, with his troop and some scouts up to San Carlos to arrest three Indians reported to be intrenched in the rocks and re- sisting arrest Lee, upon his arrival, found they had fled, but the command followed several trails upon one of which they were found. The scouts exchanged shots with small party said to belong to Cassadaz's band and they think killed one Indian. The same scouts and herders while driving the agency cattle to their grazing ground were attacked by party of In- dians I5 miles from here and the scouts and herders fled. What became of the cattle Is unknown. The officer states that he will do all he can to quiet the Indians, but there may be serious trouble. The bands are those of CassaFiaz and Chilohunia.
 How Mr. Ratherberg Received His Money
 MT c. L. Rothenberg, editor of the New England Staten Zeitung, 46 La grange street, Boston, Mass, last month was the fortunate owner of one-twentieth of ticket 4, ,5G6, which drew the third capital prize of $50,o00, in the last drawing of the Louisiana State Lottery. He was ayerse to say ing anything about the matter; but the one remark that he did make, was ''I draw der prize and got der money. Now leef me lone Boston (Mass.) Record, June 23.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Our Wants,

We want new enterprises in our midst. We want more population. We want good people to come and help with their energy, their industry and capital to baild up this city and develop its advantages and the rich resources and wealth of the vast region. Good people from any part of the country, will be welcomed. There Is no antagonism or sectional prejudice here. Our population IS from all sections and countries Democrats and republicans join equally in inviting people to this territory from the north and from all civilized enlightened coun- tries. The light of day has dawned on Arizona and she is awakening to full sense of her greatness. No other territory possesses the same natural advantages. No other country has such immense forests, minerals and hidden resources. No people can boast of a more equable climate. Onward and forward is now the motto of Arizona.-Gazette.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

The Pima and Maricopa Indians that throng our plazas or idle in fan tastic groups on the street corners lend picturesque effect to our city scenery that is not without its value. They are a harmless race, these swarthy sons and daughters of Arizona soil, and they adapt themselves easily to our laws and customs without chang ing their own. These tribes have never been at war with the whites and their behavior when visiting the set dement's is rarely otherwise than ex- emplary. Seated on the ground at some sunny corner, the mothers nurse the sturdy babes, while the young men and women laugh and talk together rarely noticing the passer by. They are always idle and always happy, with seemingly no more thought for the future than the birds that fit among the cottonwood branches. Red is theil fayorite color, and the brilliant calico contrasts well with brown arms an( ankles. Some of them bring stone relics and curios which they sell tC collectors, and others dispose of ollai and pottery of their own handiwork As they only live for the presen money they receive is spent at one on watermelOns or red calico, or ever in taking rides on the horse car. Tn son of the soil has no use for a banl account.-Phenix Herald.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Water Storage.

If there ever was a time at which the necessity of water storage was apparent 1t is now, and it certainly would be a splendid investment for some enterprising capitalists to organ ize themselves into a company and prepare to husband for future use the abundance of water, which will flood the country soon and pass on unused and without pqoft to the valley. If proper reservoirs were constructed and the water stored therein, it would afford an ample supply to meet the re- quirements Of the dryest seasons ever known. "Make hay while the sun shines" in this instance should be changed to apply to the necessities of this country, and should read, "Make reservoirs while the water runs" So far as known there is only one water storage company in the territory-that at Walnut Grove-and from parties who are in positions to know 1t Is learn ed there are many places along the Salt, Verde and Agua Fria where reservoirs could be constructed reason ably cheap when the vast benefits to be derived from them are considered. During the best seasons there are always times when a great supply oi water is required. With these reser- voirs located at convenient distances thesswhole of these valleys could be put under high state of cultivation, and such thing as failure of crops would be an unknown happening As to the proftableness of such an enterprise there can be no question and the Gazette does not deem il necessary to discuss this point, so palpa ply apparent to the most casual observ CT. Get down to it capitalists, and be sides making a good investment you will prove yourselves benefactors tc the country, it's present and future opulation.-Gazette
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

TIE growth and prosperity of a western town is not altogether the result of the natural advantages of locality, but it depends wholly upon the enterprise of it's people. Many magnificent sic for populous city has been permitted to sleep on undis- turbed by the busy hum of material progress, while its less favored rival has been forced into prominence by the push and spirit of its energetic people. The city of Phenix and its lovely valley would to-day be almost unknown were it not for the enterprise vf few persons who have labored in cessantly to make it attractive and to advertise it's advantages of resource to the world. We deeply regret that so little of this spirit is found in our own incompatible valley and that affairs are left to drift at will before the tide oi time. Our town and its surround ing country are full of dormant great ness that awaits the magic touch of enterprise to awaken it into active life, but no disposition is shown to put a shoulder to the wheel to start the ma chinery of progress in motion. We are expecting many visitors to arrive the coming fall and winter and we are unprepared to accommodate them even in the most indifferent manner. The town should be made as attractive as circumstances will permit and our people should make an effort to build up city on the banks of the Gila river that will be the metropolis of the broad expanse of rich lands the new canals will bring under cultivation. It is easy to recognize mistake when it is too late 10 rectiiy it, and if our people antagonize the new spirit of enterprise that is seeking to build up our town, their regrets will come when handsome rival springs into exist ence on the railroad or midway be- tween it and this place. There is a very serious eide to this question that it Is well to consider now. We must invite every possible enterprise to locate here and foster it for time and we must show our faith in the future of the place by our works. The tumhle-down adobe houses are not al all inviting to the stranger just from the neat and tidy cities of the east and we must Cxerc SC q better archi tcctural taste as well in the construc ton of our homes. We must encour age the new corners in every proper manner and not, under the false guis, -frankness" discourage them with pes simistic imaginings that are leayeneC with only a very little truth. In.shor ~e must be up and doing unless W, want to witness the building of nor, successful rival that will soon absorl the county seat and all that is wortI having, and leave the once hopcfu town 10 perish of hamilton and N CfTY
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Rather Mixed.

It is said the young Democracy of Florence got away with the old moss backs at the last school election by about five to one. So it appears Pinal IS progressing very rapidly even po- hnoslly. Young men stand to your eolors. You are all trumps.-Star
 One must go away from home to learn the news. The above is the first animation to the voters of Florence that their late school election was a partisan contest, and as the success ful candidate is an uncompromising republican the force of the paragraph above quoted is somewhat obscure.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Tenpus FuRit.

The San Francisco Medical Journal says 1t is stated that oil of bay is used in Switzerland by butchers to keep their shops free from flies, and after a coat ofoil has been applied to the walls none of these troublesome pests venture to put in an appearance. This reme- dy has also been tried and found effective in the south of Franc in preserving gilt frames, chandeliers etc. from becoming soiled. It is remarked that flies soon avoid the rooms whers this application has been employed
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

There are a number of small farms, orchards, and vineyards south and north of Tucson upon which crops are being raised successfully and the fruit product of which is especially good. These farms, orchards and vineyards are irrigated altogether by water drawn from wells, which goes to show that this system of irrigation has and is proving successful, and this Is most important, for there are tracts of rich land all through Arizona which cannot be reached by irrigating canals, and to utilize these lands water must be ob- tained either by flowing or pumping wells. It is also worthy of notice that water for irrigating purposes can be raised out of wells of a reasonable depth as cheaply as it can be furnished by irrigation canals at the present ruling prices. These facts once generally known, there is not an acre oi ground in the vicinity of Tucson which will not soon be placed under cultivatiOn.-Star.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

TIE Congressional Committee of in Quiry into the pauper immigration to the United States has developed the fact that there are several societies ex- isting in Germany and more especial ly in Bavaria, formed for the purpose of sending discharged criminals to this country. These societies are not officially recognized hy the govern ment, but their objects arc well known to the authorities and but little at tempt at secrecy Is made. America has long been the dumping ground of paupers and criminals from foreign lands and one of the best results from the present Investigation will be the abatement of the evil. Our country invites the immigration of all indus trious foreigners of good moral char acter, but we do not relish the idea oi becoming cheap penal colony for all of Europe and half of Asia.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

THE New York Mail and Express publishes the sensational and some what fshy story that English manu- lecturers have subscribed fund, amounting to ten million dollars, tional Committee of the United States for campaign purposes, in the inte4- ests of free trade. It will require betz ter evidence than that of gentle man recently from England" to make people to believe the manu facturers of the tight little isle" take such me tallic interest in American politics, as much as a free trade policy might be to their interests.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04
Noble Words,

Mark Smith in battling against the unholy land bill, which was brought forward in congress used the following forcible language: Mr. Chairman, l confess an abiding interest in and q deep sympathy for that man who, under adverse fortune, braves the hardship and danger of frontier life and manfully labors to better the conditions of himself and those relying on him for susistence. Such should receive what protection government under the system can give. The moro fortunate are generally quite able to take care of themselves. Do you wonder that my people view with just alarm, any measure which may egen tend 10 aid the land-grabber in the unholy work? The conspiracies are so secret, their money so inexhaust- ible, their conscience so flexible, their purpose so settled, their ingenuity SC cunning, their design so damnable that so long as I am honorel with a place on this floor, I will never cease to denounce their conduct or oppose their schemos.-Gazctte.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

A. c. Churchill, the manager of the Hatch ranch, presented the report CT this morning with an abundant sample of almonds he is raising in his orchard. They are of the soft shelled variety and were still in the soft green pod. The kernels were above the ordinary size of the almond of the market and of a most perfect flavor Mir Churchill is taking a great interest in the management of the ranch, especially in the fruit raising part of it, and his orchard is worthy of the careful attention he bestows up l on it.-Phenix Herald
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

BOSTON is humiliated and it's proud spirit is bowed with grief that noth- ing can assuage It's hero of the manly art its noble gladiator, in fear of whom the whole world trembled, has suffered ignominious defeat at last and, what is worse, he was battered and maule5 by sever l 'longshoremen whom he proposed to annihilate in the city Of culture. The god of the Hub has indeed fallen, and there are none so poor to do him reverence.
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

AEIzoEIANs now residing in Los Angeles seem to take a very promin- ent part in political matters. Judge ". F. Fitzgerald, Judge John Haynes Capt W. II. Seamans, Gov. J. J. Cos per, Mir. II. II. Appel and others were among the leading lights in the recent republican convention
Arizona weekly enterprise., 1888-08-04

The rains came somewhat later than usual this summer but they brought a bountiful supply of water for the farm CTS and there will be plenty to last un- iil the winter storms begin.