Arizona silver belt., 1901-07-04

solved the problem of irrigation. He has invented water wheel with which he irrigates large ranch, raising bar ley, wheat, alfalfa and all kinds of vegetables. The ranch was cleared off and the first crop put in late last fall. The water wheel put in by MT. Hutton is an umbrella shaped affair, that can be raised or lowered into the water. At the presentstage of water the wheel pumps six hundred inches of water into the irrigation ditches, and at low est water the wheel furnishes about sixty inches. In the winter time when the river is very low, there is little ne- ceSsity for water and the wheel furn- isheS all that can be used. Mohave County Miner.
 The action of several Fire InSu- rance companies in withdrawing from Bisbee is the natural result of the poor protection afforded to property hold CTS. This can in no wise be averted or better protection afforded until the coming of a water company which will provide bOuntiful water supply from some foreign source, says the Review. In the past, Bisbee has been fortu- nate in the way of fires, and more than one blaze that gave promise of seri- ous conllagration was luckily subdued. The small fires occurring during the present month have served to scare in- Surance companies and business houses on Main street and O. K. street are unable to secure insurance for love or money. In fact, several companies have notified local agents that they did not care for any more risks in Ari- zona, as the losses had for long time exceeded any premiums they might receive for years to come.
 Word was received here this after noon from Prescottstating that Frank R. Miller, who has been on trial as the accessory to the murder of Mrs, Burns at Yuma, was acquitted by a verdict of the jury today. The trial was held in Prescott on account of the high state of feeling that existed in Yuma against the men. Fain, who is also in custody on the same charge, will be tried tomorrow and it is the general opinion that he may be ac- quilted, though of course 1t is not a foregone conclusion. On account of the cold bloodedneSS of the murder committed by the principal, Con- stable Alexander, and his tragic death after trial in Yuma, an interest was aroused in the case which extends all over the territory. No information was conveyed today in regard to the impression made upon the Yuma citi- zens in attendance, by the verdict Phoenix Enterprise.
 The Allison brothers are showing what old mother earth is willing to do if she has half show, says the Tue son Star. They are now harvesting their second crop of alfalfa, the first having brought them about 5000. They will have about five cuttings this year all told. This will give them over s20,0 for their alfalfa. Then they have fifty acres in melons. This is probably the largest melon patch in the territory and will produce many hundreds of tons of melons. The Allison's selected the best seed from the north, south, east and west for their melon patch, so that consumer may expect the richest and choices, melons this year yet furnished the Tucson markets. It is the intention of the Allisons to supply the trddr along the Southern Pacific and Sonora railroads by the carload, which they can do at large profit to themselves aud yet give the consumers very low rate on the choicest fruit. The A llisun brothers are demonstrating what can be done with Arizona soil as a wealth producer. All that is required is water, industry and intelligence tn m Ike a fortune in cultiyating Arizona soil.