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The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
CASA eRAnDE RESERVOIR.

The reservoir of the Casa Grande Valley Canal company is the largest in the territory. It covers a surface of 1900 acres, with an aver thousand million gallons of water. 1t is sit uated fifteen miles southwest of Florence. A leyee of earth has been thrown up across depression in the plain IA, 900 feet in length I25 feet in width at tho bottom and 25 feet in width at top, 2 to 1 slope on each side, and an average height of g feet. The waste is regu- lated by cast iron pipes 3 feet in diameter, set in solid masonry, regulated by gates and tower. This reservoir cost $50 900, and sup niles water for 6. OD0 acres
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02

r P. FISHER. NEWSPAPER ADVERTIS- B-i. ing Agent, 21 Mechanics Exchange, San Franaisco, is our authorized agent. This paper Is kept on file at his office.
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
Meteorological Statistics

The signal service of the general govern ment maintained a station at Florence from 1874 to 1892. The reports covering the period from July 1680 to April, 1882, gives the follow ing statistics, which may be taken as a safe guide to the prevailing temperature given during the series of six yeas:
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02

The heat ns represented in the above table turing tue months of June, July and August Is nothing like as unbearable as in the Eastern States, and death from
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02

Pacifae railway in the vicinity of Casa Grande and Arizola Is at present, and with good reascn considered one of the most desirable portions of this magnificent Southern Ari- zonn. Great changes have been made in the appearance of this part of the valley during the last four years. 1t was about that long ago that the Florence canal was completed and the work of actual Improvements begun. 1t is useless to deny that under our present water system there is nothing like n sufii- eient water to irrigate this vast body of tar3
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
THE CASA GRASpE VALLEY CANAL

60,000 acres of land, about 1000 of which are under cultivation. 1t is so constructed that it can be easily enlarged and it's capacity in creased. reservoir covering 1.600 acres having storage capacity of eight billion gall Ions, in the southeast corner of township 6, range 8, gives ample supply of water the year round to all farmers located below it. but those above suffer by q shortage of water during a few weeks in summer.
 It is proposed to remedy this by the con struction of huge reservoir at the Buttes, fifteen miles northeast of Florence. Com potent engineers have examined and reported upon the scheme and pronounce it feasible.
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
AN uS1xHABIrABLE DESERT

is in truth the most productive land on the globe and that there is water in abundance to bring every foot of 1t under cultivation, only waiting for the magic wand of capital to develop it. There is no watef-storage scheme on the Pacific coast that has one half ing difficulties as the Butte reservoir. Here nature has built the abutments in eyer-liv- ing rock, and all that is left for man to do is the gorge being only separated by a paltry 220 feet. country is drained through this narrow canyon POO miles square. representing 40,000 square miles. or larger than Maine and Massachusetts combined. The rainfall is suf- fcient to fill the reservoir twice year, and the land to be brought under cultivation is practically limitless. This may read like Q fairy tale but it is every word true, and has beenyerited time and again,
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
THE CASA GRANDE VALLEY.
Information for Those Seeking Homes
 h the Garden Spot of the West.

Pineleounty was organized in fS75 from portions of Pima, Mnrieupn and Yayapai counties, and contains an area of 1888 square could be made productive by . systematic storage Sf the surplus water now running to waste. Next to Marieopa it is the most inn~ portant agricultural county inthe Territory. It it trayersed from east to west by the Southern Pacific railroad, and branch of the great Santa Fe system is now approach ing from the north. The objective point of this road is connection with the Sonora road, of the same system. The Southern Pacific is also building in this direction from Tompc, and it is confidently believed that work will not cease until the Deer Creek coal fields are reached and connection is made Hith another branch of that road run ming from Bowie to Globe and now eomplet- ed to Fort Thomas.
 Thus it will be seen that Pinal county is the sheater of railroad building at the pres ent time, and inside of year Florence, the county seat, will be
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
REAT BARGAIN oFFERi

These Salts are made up of All Wool csssimeres' rniacG with fast black Sateen the best of workman .h,p cut nsahic Breasted, Siezs. to years, with silk Embroidered Sailor Collar, 10 to IS years with snt Sailor Collar All Pants have Patent Waist ands He sen pieces the cloth and extra butteas with such suit. Kindly mention fl large small for age
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
sUNsTRoKE Is UNKNowN

In fact, in a residence of sixteen years in Arizona the writer has only known two persons to be overcome by the heat and they recovered. Their condition, however, was more the result of whisky than heat.
 The air is so dry here that a registered temperature of no degrees is not as oppres- siye as 80 degrees in St. Louis or New York: The Signal Service bureau has recognized this fact, and reports the difference between the apparent and sensible temperature to be fulls 90 degrees. At nearly all times there is cool in the summer, and outdoor labor is performed without serious discomfort to either man or beast on the warmest days. Very seldom does the thermometer get be- low the freezing point in winter, and in the gardens of Florence to-day are castor bean plants two years or more old,
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
uNTeUcHEp BY FRosl..

Orange and lemon trees require slight pro- lection during the winter for year or two until the wood is sufficiently hardened.
 While it is a popular thing for one to say that he is mot here for his health, " it is an undisputed fact that for all pulmonary ail- ern Arizona, dthere are numbers of active industrious citizens, with but one lung, who came here years ago. expecting to live but q few weeks. But for all that, the wonderful a health resort.
 That portion of the great Casa Grande valles iying along tks iiue fo the Southern
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
TIE EARLY MARKETS.

The absence of fogs and nightly dews is formidable obstacle to the destructive and unsightly scale-bug. and the fruits of the valley are all bright and clean. All the egri- cultural products of temperate and semi tropic zones are easily grown here, the long seasons giving a succession of crops that double or treble the productive value of the
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
PRICES OF LAND.

Improved lands. with government title and water right, can be bought for from so to $50 per acre according to location and im- provements. In the immediate neighbor- hood and to the south of tho Casa Grande ruins there are thousands of acres covered with heavy growth of mesquite timber yet open to settlement. These are among the choicest in the valley. Water in inexhausti- ble quantity is found at a depth of from twenty to thirty feet; in fact, river seems to be flowing underneath. Here is a splen- did opportunity to take up and improve land with pumping system of irrigation, which is said to be successful on small tracts. reservoir, pumping will be thing of the past and it is only mentioned here for the purpose of showing what can be done, and to magnify the further fact that what was once considered
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
A RAILROAD CENTER.

At present it contains a population of about 1900, but with the completion of these two railroads and the Butte reservoir no advantages, and a iarge increase in popula- tion will follow. Florence is at an elevation of 1858 feet above sea level, situated near the Gila river, twenty-six miles northwest of the railroad station of Casa Grande, with which it is connected by an elegantly equipped duily stage line. Going and coming stages run by the old Casa Grande ruins, and passengers are allowed short time to in- vate residences in Florence, several brick stores good hotel, an excellent graded school employing four teachers, churches, secret societies, Commercial Club, news paper the only one in the county), and the handsomest court house in the Territory. Here is held the United States Court for the district composed of Gila, Graham and Pinal counties The streets are lined with shade trees, which impart an air of comfort 1 on the Wafnlest days.
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
THE HIGH GRADE.

First publication August 5, 1899.
The Florence tribune., 1899-09-02
pRonncrs oF rHE vALLEY.

Unlike tne Salt river, the waters of the ,illa are fresh and pure; the soil contains no ailxali, is a deep, rich gray ash, especially almond. peach. fig. pear apricot and fruits of al kinds, which pay largely on the invest ment It is also the natural home of alfalfa, which grows in the most prolific manner. The grape does exceptionally well in this valley. and wine and raisin culture IS destin- ed to become prominent industry. Citrus fruits have been cultivated to a limited extent; there are number Of orange trees in the neighborhood of Florence which bear their golden fruit each year without pro- lection, and a few date palm trees are also Tn full bearing. The season is from six weeks nia. which gives fruit growers an appreciat- ad advantage in
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
WHATIT MEANS,
The Public is Learning it = Learning
IL Fast-Pr0of not Lacking.

Everybody has 1t?
That tired feeling.
Don't know what II means.
Keeps sou awake At night.
Destroys daily comfort.
Wear!eS the bOdy.
You would shake II of.
You would be healthful and strong.
SO you can.
II you go at II right
First learn what 1t means.
Some say It's bad blood.
Others say it's a lazy liver.
They're all wrong.
Tired feeling means tired Kidneys
Just as lame back means lame kid
neys.
And backnche means kidney ache.
How do We know It?
Because Doan's Kidney Pills cure It.
And they are FOR kidneys only.
How can we prove 1t?
Because Wheeling people say 50.
Here's case In point:
Mrs. y. Back. OF No. u Twentieth
street. says: For months / had a good
deal OF trouble with my kidneys. II
came on gradually and constantly grew
worse. Ny appetite was poor. my back
ached across the loins with dreadful
bearing-down palms. which frequently
radiated 10 the groin, not only during
the day, but theE prevented me from
sleeping at night and | arose in the
morning more sore and st!tf, and fairly
tired out. with no energy. tried dif-
ferent remedies, but did not get any
better. When | saw Doan's Kidney
Pills recommended for just such cases
as mine l determined to try them and
4 I. T. 4 ..
store. 1t helped ME so much that OBJ
tanned a second Two boxes freed me
OF all the trouble. I heartily recon-
mend Doan's Kidney pills"
DOan's Kidney Pills FOR sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by Fos-
ter-Milbmrn Co.. Buffalo. y. T.. sole
agents FOR the United States. Remem-
Der the name-Doan's-aud take 10
substitute.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
Weat her
Brings Catarrh.
The Severity of this Dis.
ease Increases Each
Winter.

Though the disagreeable effects Of Ca
tarrh are felt all the year round, cold
and unpleasant weather aggravates
the disease and it is during the winter
season that its severest form is felt.
Each succeeding year seems to in
tensify the disease, SO that it gradually
fastens its hold upon the sufferer with
"a grasp that becomes tirmer each sea-
son.
Catarrh often appears as only cold
Mt first. and is hardly noticed. But
gradually the cold returns, und it is
more difficult to cure, and stays longer
than formerly. These symptoms can
not be mistaken; they mark the first
appearance OF disease that will de-
veiop in severity and stubbornness and
which it is impossible to cure with the
local treatment OF sprays. washes, and
similar applications. Being disease
OF the blood, only blood remedy can
have the slightest effect upon it. S.S.S.
(Swiit's Specitic) is the only cure for
Catarrh, because it is the only blood
remedy which goes to the seat of all OBJ
stinatc cases. and forces out the disease.
Mr.. T. A. Williams, leading mer-
chant OF Spartanburg, s. c.. writes:
For four years had nasal catarrh,
and though the case was mild ono Mt
first, it vas not long until noticed that
it was gradually growing worse. or
course was under treatment OF first
class physicians, hut their remedies
were applied locally, and the Cstnrrh
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
Ia Grippe Successfully Treated

II have just recovered from the sec.
ond attack of Ia grippe this year." says
Mr.. James a. Jones, publisher of the
Leader, MeXia. Texas. IN the latter
case used Chumberlain's Cough Rem
edy. and think with considerable
success, only being in bed little over
two days. against ten days for tho for
mcr attack. The second attack | am
satisfied would have been equally as
bad as the first but for the,u of this
remedy. as had 10 so to bed in about
six hours after being struck with Il,
while In the first case | was able to
attend 10 business about two DAYS be-
fore getting down For, sale by drug
frigrc
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27

Victims to stomach, liver md kid
ney troubles. as well rs women. ana all
feel the results In loss OF appetite, POS
ons In the blood. bnckachc, nervousness,
headache and tired. lstlcss. rundown
feeling. Su; there's no need to feel like
that. Listen TO j. W. Gardner, ldavl!c,
Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are lust
the thing Tor man when he IS all run
down and don't care whether he lives
or dies. ], did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than unv-
thing | could take. can now eat any
thing and have new lease on he"
Only 30 cents, NJ Logan Drug Co.'S drug
store. Every bottle guaranteed, 3
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure. 1t
is great surprise on account of its cx-
ccedlng promptncss In relieving pain In
bladder, Kidneys and back. in male or
female. Relieves retention OF water al
most Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this is the remedy Sold
by r. II. List. druggist, Wheeling. ".
Va. tf&s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
FLORIDA. HAVANA. NASSAU.

Double Daily Trains from Cincinnati,
Louisville, ST. Louis and Kansas City
via the Southern Railroad.
The Southern railway and connections
have arranged, for the accommodation
OF travel 10 the south this winter the
best service ever offered. Beginning
December ith, additional through
Sleeping Car service Will be established
from Cincinnati. Louisville. St. Louis
and Kansas City 10 Jacksonville. with
through connections. without layover,
from each OF these points for trains
leaving both morning and evening.
Time. Cincinnati md Louisville TO
Jacksonville. Is hours: Havana 55
hours.
All ticket agents sell one-way and
round-trip tickets to southern resorts
via Southern Railway.
Ask your nearest ticket agent Cor
rates and other information, or write C.
A. BAIRD. TRAY. Pass. Agent. Louis
Vile, KY; ]. C. BEAM. IT., y. w, Pass.
ACT. so Adams St. Chicago H.: WaI.
II. TAYLOE, Assistant General Pass
enger Agent. Louisville. Ky.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Nature Is the mother and habit is the
stcp-mother.
The lack of money is the root OF
great many evils.
The trouble with the bore is that he
never troubles himself.
The unbidden CUES; affords his host
great pleasure-when he goes.
y man is apt 10 have decided Views
when his wife decides them FOR him.
No matter how much man wants he
Is compelled TO put Up with the little he
gets.
ManE poor man would be glad of
the opportunity 10 make an agter-din-
ncr speech.
The woman who shows her teeth and
smiles viii attain her obIec; much
quicker than the one who shows her
teeth aud srowls.-Chicaso Daily News
DR. Bulls Cough Syrup is ncccs-
gItv where tlnrn u pbIIJrOp# 4 ,,,rau
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
IcGhc Bahr is Cutllng rceth.

BE sure and use that old and well-tr.ed
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, for children teethng. II soothes
the child; softens the gum, allays all
pain. cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. twenty-five
cents 4 bottle. rnw&f
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27

tall troubleshave gone. My monthly
sicknessused to be SO painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. / cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. Ny
husband and friends see such n change
in me. ] look so much better and have
some color in my face
Mrs. Pinkham inviteswomen who arc
III to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice, which is freely offered
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27

When a married man turns out bad
his mother says his wife didn't under
stand him and his wife says his mother
spoiled him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27

General Eagan himself was the next
witness. He said he entered the vol
unteer army in 1851 and in 1866 was
made second lieutenant In the regu-
lar army. He then briefly gave his
tory of his military career which In
cluded several campaigns against the
Indians. He received n wound In the
Modoc war. for which he received a
brevet. During the war with Spain he
had been In his office every day with
one exception. and had worked e1rly-
and late. He had given his testimony
before the commission under Oath--pre-
ferably so. He had first read General
Miles statement in the Washington pa
pers. For long time he feared that
ne might not be called before the COM
mission. but he finally received n sum-
mons to appear. Even then he was not
fully prepared. as his statement neces-
CARLY involved the preparation OF re-
cords. etc. He had held converge
ton with the secretary of war In the
course of which he told the secretary
that he desired 10 defend himself by
bringing proceedings against General
Miles. but was told that the immunity
granted by the President would prevent
any such action. Witness accepted this
~ the fact. but he did not think thar
this immunity covered the newspaper
interview in which General Miles had
by Inference declared him TO be 1,
murderer for gain. Witness said he
became greatly excited. This statement
of General Miles in the opinion of the
witness. had taken away his (Eagans)
character. He could not proceed
against General Miles in the courts or
otherwise and he felt that he might bet
ter be dead In the gutter. During this
recital General Eagan's eyes filed with
tears. his voice trembled and he spoke
very feelingly. His honor az n soldier.
he continued. had been attacked and a
aoldlcr's honor should be as sacred rs
the honor OF woman. He had kept his
sorrow TO himself. He had kept away
from thu clubs. and very soon he found
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27

ile SOuIu llut steep. tie lett lniL the
people of mis- country had come to be-
lieve that he was a dishonest man, but
am an honest man." said the general,
with feeling. land believe that no one
who knows me will believe that ann
dishonest man. p
My record Is clean; my uniform I'M
sullied. but have been slandered and
wronged." In answer to question by
his counsel MS 10 whether he had ever
received any benefit for any contract he
had made General Eagan said with
great feeling: NO. on my honor and
before my God. not one cents profit
gain did ever receive and yet my office
has disbursed Ns.oO0,O00 and am n
poor man, so poor that have not now
sufficient money with which TO pay
your fee"
As he tEagan) understood public
sentiment the public believed him TO be
u murderer and for gain. and he was
greatly racked In body and brain in
consequence. He was go;ded TO death
and was very glad Of chance to APP
pear before ths commission and
through them 100000 OF people in the
defense OF his honor.
During this imprisoned and impress
slve recital each member OF the court
listened intent!y to every word spoken
and every eye was fastened upon tic
speaker. The incident was dramatic in
The extreme. The witness spoke OF his
mental and physical condition between
the time General Miles gave his testi-
mony and the time he himself had APP
pearcd. He could not get rid OF the
thought that the country believed him
to be murderer and for gain. and 1t
drove him nearly to distraction.
Mr.. Worthington then read from Il
large number OF newspaper clippings.
many OF which spoke of General Eagar
as a scoundrel and demanded his dis
missal from the army. At L. o'clock
Mr.. Worth!ngton announced that he
was unable to proceed with his case as
the secretary OF war whom he desired
to call AS witness was now before the
war investigating commission and could
not appear. Other witnesses also could
not appear until Tomorrow. There
upon the court adjourned until 10
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
BENWOoD'NEvs.
Local happenings OF importance in a

r. Busy TOWN.. ~. Ez19
There Is considerable dissatisfaction
expressed over the fire hose contract,
which has been awarded 10 MI. Nc
Donald! OF Wheeling. a Bellaire man
who had d cheaper line of hose was
told by the chairman of the council
committee that II was rot necessary
TO pu, In his bid until January 81. Then
council awarded the contract on the
.24th. When the Bcllaire man came to.
Benwood yesterday. and discovered
how things We're he vas naturally In
dignart, and there are citizens who
think lie wasn't given the square deal.
The election In Wheeling yesterday
was OF interest 10 this community, for
the party hacks were on the run get
ting voters from the mills. The hacks
went as FAR as McAiccncn. Tie sa-
looms near the county line furnished
Democratic cheer. and did n land Office
business, as the Wheeling saloons were
closed.
George W. Montgomery, the applic-
ant for o yacht ferry license, whose pc
tition received n back set before the
county court by reason of the demurrer
to 1t being sustained, has engaged
Col. w. w. !Arnett to carry his case to
the circuit court, and he intends to
fight the opposition to a finish.
The exclusive account in the Intelll-
gencer OF the street car being struck
by n Baltimore 81 Ohio passenger train
was generally commented on yester-
day, and everybody realized the neces-
sity OF better protection IT the railroad
crossings. The safeguards can't come
too soon.
Benwood lodge, A. o. U. W., held an
important meeting last night. Several
candidates were initiated, and refresh
ments at the close added to the enjoy
ment. The brethren from Moundsvlle
and Mcalechen were we'll represented.
Jesse K!mptor, the local Ohio River
railroad operator. was visiting Charley
Henninger. In Marietta, yesterday. Mr..
Henninger was formerly night opera
tor at the BenwoOd station.
Michael Gately, ST.. Is i'll. His con-
ditlon was rather critical Tuesday
morning, but he has improved some,
and 1t is hoped he viii soon be able
/ TO be out.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-27
THE EAGAN AFFAIR.
The Prosecution Rests with Gen.
Miles Testimony.
THE OBJECT OF THE DEFENSE.

Seems 10 be 10 Prove that The Com
,nissnry General was LnDoring Tn
dera Great Mental Strain When he
Dictated his Evidence and wasnot
Morally Responsible for his Actions.
General Pagan Goes on the Stand in
his own Behalf