The herald., 1897-09-19
Prosperous Prescott, Flag
staff and Jerome
THREE THRIVING CITIES
CENTERS OF MINING AND COM
MERCIAL ACTIVITY
The Mining Exchange Of Prescott and
Its Good Work-Attractive Lo-
calities and Fine Climate

NOT more tndn Scote p yeoiS o6o,
where now stands the thriving and pro-
eressive city Of Prescott, naught but
rugged mountain spurs, an Indifferent
wandering stream and a scattered set
Element Of frontiersmen met the eye.
Fort Whipple was then an outpost for
the protection Of venturesome miners,
freighters and cattle men, established
as a necessary power to hold in check
the rapacious Apache bands that roam
ed throughout the territory of Arizona
No railway line reached point nearer
to Prescott than fifty-six miles. In those
days the camp was known to be one OF
the wild towns of the west, and its do
ines were an inexhaustible source of
material for blood and thunder stories.
The history Of Prescott Is brief one
Within the short period referred to 1t
has developed into a thorough going,
well-ordered, up-to-date western city.
It now has a population approximat-
ing 10000, with schools, churches, libra
ries commercial establishments, rail-
way facilities and all accessories or
modern life. 1t Is the capital city OF
county equaling in area New England
state and containing within its borders
material resources, both mineral and
grazing, which are destined to maintain
a vast population and to develop great
wealth. Yavapai county occupies the
northwest corner Of Arizona and ex-
tends almost to the geographical center
of the territory. Prescott, its capital,
Is so situated as to be very near the CEN
ter of the greater area.
The emphatic character OF Prescott
Is that Of a mining center. 1t is the sup
ply point Of vast mineral area, extend
ing in some directions for 100 miles, and
including some Of the richest and most
highly developed mineral properties IN
America. Many camps within radius
of fifty miles are very considerable COM
mercial centers Of themselves, and are
wholly dependent upon Prescott as
point of entrance and exit for their sup
plies and their products. Jerome. with
It's population of 1000; the Bradshaw
district, with a group of large camps,
and many other important points are to
be found here.
With thesadvent Of better times now
felt throughout the country, Prescott
seems to be upon the eve of better days
than have. been known, even in this
active center, for many years. Railway
extension, now we'll under way, will soon
connect the city with the Meyers district,
touching within fifty miles many val
liable gold properties and opening up to
commerce vast and unequaled onyx
uuarries. This new line will be construct
ed by the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix
Railway company ,and will be operated
as a feeder for that line and be- built
and equipped upon the same high stand
ard Of efficiency and excellence of the
main line. 1t is expected that this
branch will be completed by Jan. 1, 1898
THE MINING EXCHANGE
Foremost among the agencies which
are making for the advance Of Prescott
and Yavapai county is the mining ex-
change Of the CITY, 1t is an organiza-
tion of business men of the district, most
OF whom own mines or are interested in
them, either directly or collaterally.
There are about $50 members Of the or
ganization, and among them are some
Of the most prominent mine owners Of
the country At the head of the ex-
change is Prof. John F. Blandy, the best
informed mining expert and geologist
within the territory. His official posi-
with his intimate knowledge of practical
mining, renders his service to the in
terests which he represents invaluable.
BY his association with scientific So
cieties and his frequent contribution to
leading mining and metallurgical pub
lications, he has incidentally made known
the organization which he honors by his
membership and has given to it such
~ q q q n m m q nd hn irfo ne<f
and confidence of capitalists through
out the country. The exchange attracts
lnnumerable inquiries from all parts of
the country, and visitors seeking invest
ment in the promising properties of
Yavapai county, or any part of the ter
ritory, first examine the practical re-
suits OF investment as shown at this
exchange. The unusual activity in min
Ing circles just now is being felt by this
body, and the endless inquiry being made
Tor good prospects is all being systemat-
lcally responded to, with resulting in
lux Of capital into the district.
CLIMATIC ADVANTAGES
But though the interests of Prescott
are primarily based upon the develop
ment and supply of its mining district,
the city possesses many attrac actions for
living other than its money-making
chances. It's altitude is such that It en-
joys a delightful summer climate, while
Its pure air. salubrious surroundings
and uncontaminated water supply con-
ouce to perfect healthfulness. The only
thing In the city that may be said to
be built upon small scale Is the. city
cemetery, and this liz up to the REQUIRE
ment, like everything else. The city is
we'll drained, it's streets are broad and
we'll lighted at night. its commercialthor-
oughfares compactly built upon about
the court house square. and many of the
business blocks very considerable
structures
PROMINENT CITIZENS
Among the prominent citizens of Ari-
xona who reside in Prescott and who
are now identified with its professional
and commercial interests, DR.. J.R Mo
Nally is notably worthy of mention he
having won an enviable reputation in
the scientific field as we'll as an ample
competency. In the political field NO
name is more conspicuous than that OF
the Hon. G. H. Akers. present territorial
secretary. Mr.. Akers has won his prom
'inence through personal merit alone. and
tlcnly deserves It for having unselfsh-