Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-02-22
ARIZONA REVISITED.
Agricultural Progress - Mineral
Wealth About Tucson-Sports
At El PasO.

Mr.. Brewster Cameron returned yee
terday afternoon, on the Limited, from
flying trip to Arizona. "The Limited,
said Mr.. Cameron, "is magnificent
train. It is q real pleasure to travel on
it. Every berth WIS taken at Ell Paso
where | boarded the train.
81 found FL Paso filed with visitors,
chiefly sports, who have already come iu
anticipation OF the fistic carnival on the
l4tb. [ think the light will undoubtly
take place. but not in Old Mexico. The
talk about fighting there, is atransparent
effort to deceive the authorities in New
Mexico, in which territory, the fight will
be pulled off.
the Whiteoaks coal fields, the other to
tie rich gold fields in the Sierra Madres.
When active work begins on the roads,
period of extraordinary prosperity will
open to Ell Paso, as 1t will assure ad-
ditional smelter and other industrial de-
velopments.
"Ihad the pleasure. while in Arizona,
of visiting the salt river valley. There,
over l0O,000res of aria land have been
reclaimed agr iculture and horticul-
ture IN it's highest state. Thousands of
acres that were open cattle rsHges, the
home Of the horned toad and the cactus.
when | first we0t to Arizona fifteen years
ago, are now waving fields of alfalfa, filled
with standard bred horses and pedi. reed
cattle. Where only the Wild mesquite
grew then, are now groves OF oranges 3,
figs and olive trees, great orchards OF
apricots, peaches and other fruits. This
transformation has taken place in fifteen
years. In less than half that time, the
great cattle ranches of South ", 81 Texas
will be a tradition TO men. This magnifi-
cent stretch of fertile country, with it's
unrivaled climate, will present an W.
b oxen landscape OF fields devoted to
agriculture and horticulture.
81 found no change in my old home.
Tucson, Arizona. 1t contests with ST.
Augustine, Florida. the distinction OF
being the oldest city in the United
States. 1t is one of the most curious,
one OF the most interestit <, and, g. far
as Its people are concer ned, one OF the
most delightful places in the world to
live in winter. Its wioter climate is
paradise, but its summer climate that is
subledt that no true friend Of the old
pueblo, so far forgets himself as to dis
cuss in print. The climate is specific
for pulmonary troubles. The curious
fact connected with it, is the intense
heat of summer, which permanently er-
adicates pulmonary Diseases.
81 had the pleasure OF meeting Mr..
Fps Ran iolph in Tucson. His many
warm friends 10 San AHtonio, will be
glad to learn that his frail health has
been greatly benefited by that dry and
genial climate. He is the superinten-
dent OF the Southern Pacific COmispy
for Arizona and New Mexico. and is as
much loved by the patrons of the road,
as he is by the officers of the Company.
When his improved health will enable
him to go elsewhere to assume the great
er responsibilities which his extrsordi-
nary talents as railroad man fit him for,
the people of Arizona will bid him good
bye with mingled feelings OF pleasure and
reQret-joy for his good fortune, sorrow
for their lose.
mineral region that is tributary to the
city. Three fabulously rich mines have
been developed in Southern Arizoha-
two gold and one silver. There is one
curiously interesting fact in connection
With men NuO ubhc d III
They invariably invest large sums in
real estate. The risk which usually at
tends mining ventures, causes item to
seek Investments that are absolutely
safe for at least Is portion of their prof
its. A number OF the most successful
mining men in Southern Arizona, hsve
already made large investments on the
Southwest Texas coast. This is fortun-
ats. for they are power ID building up a
country. A large delegation from Ari-
zons will take advantage of the excur-
slou IN Februrry, to visit San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass.
The reputation of the Alamo City
is world wide, and it's attractions
make it an object of interest to every
traveller, and the Arizona exeursionists
are anticipating much pleasure from
their visit in San Antonio"
Mr.. Cameron left for Arapsas Pass
yesterday afternoon.-San Antonio Ex-
press, February 5.