Arizona weekly citizen., 1886-07-17

now casting before it the shadows of many grand enterprises In Arizona, Is not dlmmed by some vast and une1peet- cd conyuisiOn of the elements ot its con struction, our fair land IS destined to enjoy something akIR 10 the marvellous growth and activity that has marked the wonderful progress of southern California during the past few years. The news from all quarters of our terri tory is full of golden hope, and no one portion seems to be slighted by the Ia vored hand of fortune. The mining in terests were never in more satisfactory condition, and the new bodies Of high grude ores that have been ouite recently developed indicate a particularly lively season in that branch of our resources. The rail roads just now beginning the work of construction, will work wonders with us. The Mineral Belt company have secured the means to build seventy-ive miles of the road from Flagstaff towards Globe, reaching into a section of country of al most fabulous resources n timber and minerals. At business meeting of the directors of this roal held in Boston on June 29;h, all preliminary arrangements for the immediate resumption of con- structIon work were made, and contrac- tor r. B. Skumwsy, of Chicago, will ac company President Eddy to begin the work at once.
 The Arizona Central IS now under viz orous construction from Prescott. June tiou, west of Ash Fork, towards the city of Prescott. and the engines and ca-s placed st the disposal of the contract ors by the Atlantic S Pacific road gre greatly expediting the work. This road will reach Prescott through rich asrl- cultural, grazing and mineral country, before the end of the present year.
 The Narrow Gauge railroad from Tucson to Globe is now under oonssrsc- ton, and fully eight miles ot track are now laid, and the arrival of the engine and construction cars will hasten the work along. It js confidently expected that this road will reach the rich and prosperous mining camp of Globe before the end of this year, and the many lesser mining camps along its route will assume an activity heretofore undresmed ot
 The CalabasRs, Tucson & Northwest ern railroad has arranged for the con siruction of the first sixty miles of its line. and will begin work on the first of August. This distance will bring it to Tucson, when the continuation north ward will be commenced. This road Is destined to pass through the entire length Of the rich valley of the Santa Cruz and after passing Tucson II will reach out for the Gila river, tapping the beautiful town of Florence and Bffording good outlet for its abun- dance Of fruits and agricultural products, as well as its immense min ing interests. snd thence 1t will pass on to the garden of Arizons-Sslt River valley-resching PhenIx in time to form a junction with the Arizona Central be- ing built froa the north.
 These railroads are not paper affairs, but they are under actual construction or are about 10 begin such work. They will open to the world the very heart of Arizona and start the wheeIs of indus try humming in every direction. There will be mills and smelters built at vari- ous advantageous points, and our min ing interests will receive such su impulse that we will shortly lead the list of bull lion producing states. h Tncson the ei feet of this expected rivival Of affairs Is al- ready felt and 8 more hopeful conf dence exists. The turn in the tide, SO long and anxiously awaited, hSs come, anl the only remaining obstacle to the complete redemption Of our territory is is the presence of the Indians, and their removal IS only @ matter of short time.
 Altogether our people have great cause for rejoicing at the prospects for the coming year. aud if they will supple men: their joy with a little energetic ef- fort ID pushing on the good work, they will hasten the reward that must come.