Graham guardian., 1895-06-01
A PEEP INTO THE FUTURE.
The Condition of the Gils Valley twenty
Years Hence as Portrayed by the
Fertile Brain Of ). Pariey

Years Hence as Portrayed by the
Fertile Brain >. Pariey
Biglow.
The first town at which we
arrived IN the valley was Solomon
vile, where we boarded the cleo
trio street car, and althongh at
night were able to see, through he
medium of the electric light sys-
tenn, as well as in the day time.
Among the smaller buildings OF
the city we recognized where l. q.
Solomonville once run largo and
successful mercantile business, { Mr.,
Solomon having moved into more
commOdious quarters,) which had
been converted into printing of.
fee, from which a periodical went
forth. My attention was drawn to
the old adobe court house which
looked much delapidated.
After laving Solomonville we
stepped aboard the evening passen-
ger train; in few minutes were at
Stafford, where we visited the an
nual fair. 1t was there we beheld
the arts of husbandry and machan-
ism exhibited TO high degree
We visited the arts building and
the department of the Stafford
woolen and cotton works and their
exhibits were second to none. We
also saw fine specimens OF rich ore
from the Lone Star and other min
ing districts. We then visited the
farmers hay, grain and vegetable
department where | was led to ex-
claim, " surely this is garden Of
eden.
After leaving the fair grounds
we visited the Office of the morn
ing GUARDIAN which sent forth
daily the local and foreign news Of
the day to its nemerous readers.
The county court house at SAT-
ford had just been rspainted which
gave it handsome appearance.
1t was here we noticed the electric
street sprinkler doing noble work.
After visiting all the principle
places of interest in the city we
stepped aboard the train and soon
reached Thatcher / was forcibly
struck with its beauty and espec-
tally with the educational build
ings and magnificent business
houses of every description. Our
stay in this desirable spot was
short, and in a few minutes we had
arrived at Central, where the farm
er had ever been made to rejoice
over the rich returns of the fertile
soil, and where nature seemed to-
smile upon all who ventured upon
the ocean Of life. We turned to give
this favored spot farewell look
and started for Pima.
Here almost everything heart
could desire was PC pr Saauced. HONG
industry seemed to be her motto.
| was told that through the reser-
voir system nearly all the land be-
tween the cities and Mt. Graham
was under cultivation.
After leaving Pima the G. v. G.
IN -Ry. carried US to Thomas.
where it hoiGss-. its headquarters
Thus far we were a61lee to tell when
in city only by the buildings be-
ing higher and closer together
In passing from this point to.
San Carlos saw some beautiful
fields, orchards, barns and DWELL
ings which were the fruit of frugal
Indian industry. We visited the
coal fields, which are not far from
San Carlos, from where was ex-
ported large amount of first-class
coal yearly, outside of that con-
sumed in the state.
Stepping again into the passen-
ger coach, it was but short time tllB
we were in the copper city, Globe
it having also become great rail-
road center. We spent some time
in the copper works where one
could see copper in all its different
stages. Silver having taken it's
proper place had greatly increased
the mining industry at this place
Many new mines had been opened
up, and the old ones, which appear
antly had been sleeping for years..
had been awakened by the sound
of the hammer and drill, until is
seemed that the people of Globe
were trying to melt the mountains
down for the precious metal they
contain.
]. FARLEY BIGLow.