Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1894-05-30
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county, but they are thohiso SAstr cising an influence in this regard which is serving of more benefit to this city than has ever been extended it in an official capacity. Laying aside the pecuniary benefit that the inauguration of any new highway g,yes to this community, the con sideration given mining interests seems to be the motive which aetuateS the board to a keen realiza- ton of the importance of this industry In this they have the en- couragment and support of every body. The mining interests of this section are paramount to ali other industries combined, and without snch a source of support the present good times in this section would not be witnessed. The cattle in dustry is gone, and with 1t also the limited agricultural resources of the county is likewise wayering. There Is absolutely nothing to sus- tain this community except mining, and the era that is now upon us in the general interest manifested in it in the amount of capital invested backed by energetic work going on everywhere in the sArious districts, certainly proves beyond doubt that without mining this section would be only slumbering commonwealth like many otker places in existence today everywhere. Recognizing the benefit of direct intercourse with a mining community, Phenix, in the center of a aourishing agricultural section. even is extending aid in building highways for miners 10 travel on, and has been doing so for years. This is so in the building of the Castle creek road, by which it was proposed to divert Bradshaw trade from us to salt river, though the distance was twice as great to the latter place than to Prescott. In a measure, the objects of the Phenicians were successful, and thousands of dollars left us in con sequence. The Santa Maria fields are now attracting the attention of our southern commercial men, and a road is also being built to secure the trade of that district. In short, it was once said by an ardent advo- cate of Phenix thriftiness, that a road would be built soon to corral the Prescott trade for the metropo- lis of the Salt river.
 The rapid progress of mining in Yayapai, however. has awakened a liberality of spirit among her peo- pie, and now 1t Is not question of the expenditure of a few dollars, but desire to benefit and foster mining everywhere, and it IS being wisely done through the channels of public funds. The building of the road to the Gladiator in midwinter was a shrewd and good piece of work. and the result was more of a benefit to this section than to the enterprise behind it. It is now proposed to extend this road on to tap the Crowned King and other mines adjacent, and thereby bring | them and their trade in direct com munication with this city, instead of Phenix. Another example of the prudence of the Board of Super yisors was manifested in their desire to open up a new road from Sun Flower Flat to the Santa Maria, by which communication will hereafter come this way, instead of being given to other sections. The agita- ton of wagon read building is now on at the Jersey Lily and other camps adjacent which are develop ing into mineral wonders, and the petitions O. it's people will probably be needed by our officials.
 Throughout the county old es tablished roads are in better copdi- tioH now than ever before, and less complaints are sent in than was formerly noticed. If the road fund is drawn on heavily, or If it ia depleted, for that matter, in an effort to benefit mines owned in this section, it is the best argument our section can advance in its prosperity. It is an impossibility to undertake the raising of g private subscription to build wagon road to any mine from Prescott. The only way to accomplish it is through official sources. Again, we say. our super visors should not only be lauded for their past conduct in their off, cial acts of wagon road building, but they should also be authorized by public sentiment to continue the good work wherever it is needed, and particularly so where mining is to be benefited.
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