Arizona republican., 1898-03-10
NEWS NOTES FROM GLOBE.
Letter From Gila County District.
 President Garland's Arrival.

Globe, Ariz., March 7.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican-)- The arrival of Professor James Doug lass, who is prominent in connection with the operations of the Copper Queen company, which has properties in Bisbee, Mexico and many localities in Arizona, and William Garland, pres ident of the Gila Valley, Globe & Northern road has led to considerable more talk on the subject of copper smelting at the Buffalo" and on the railroad question. The reaction which set in at the Buffalo" or United Globe, has been lost sight of to some extent in view of MT. Garland's pres ence here with three civil engineers, who have been giving some attention for two days past with reference to surveying the entrance to Globe, de- pot facilities and trackage down Pinal creek to the Old Dominion and United Globe smelters. There has been no warmth if feeling between the mer- chants and property owners in Globe and MT. Garland. This feeling seems to be largely on the side of the former. It is evidently the purpose of the rail- road people to regard the needs of the smelling companies, the wants of the merchants being secondary. In any event the depot and yards will be either north or south of town; more likely the former. The trend of opin- ion among the town people seems to be that they don't care continental where the depot and yards are To- cated and that if MT. Garland expects bonus in view of catering to what the citizens are likely to want for their convenience he will get left. How ever, this is the previous question and before midnight a revulsion of feeling on the part of the citizens may take place. There will be a regular meet ing of the Commercial club tonight and MT. Garland has been invited to state his position while here.
 Tha general opinion nere is that the smelling companies have advanced the means and encouragemen to build from Geronimo to Globe and that in the contract they are to secure great ly reduced rates, lower by one-half than is now paid for rail and wagon haul from Bowie. On the other hand, the commercial trade will probably get 70-cent rate anu of course less than is now paid, which is 40 cents for rail and 50 cents for wagon haul.
  ferred to in the mining column) to eastern parties is a matter that has been looked forward to and while it is good rews, it is regarded as the be- ginning of an era of prosperity. While business is quiet, the owners of realty are awake to the future outcome. Sev- eral turns have been made within ten days. As in all places, there are a number here who are in the "dog-in- the-manger" class, who will not listen to any reasonable offer. One central vacant location at a good estimate worth $5,000 (75 front, 100 depth), has been raised to $1OOOO and if that is met the chances are the owner will go a few thousand better and keep it. The owner of another site, immediately op- posite, on the main street, has de clined $1 200 for 50-fcot front. This price is fair, as the east side is of less value compared with the west side of the street. The Odd Fellows secured 50-foot front by 100 depth Ca block from the business center) for $1,G00 cash. Sales on the ball ground have been made at $50 for 25-foot front and an upward tendency is ap- parent.
 W. H. Winters has decided to es- tablish a reservoir on an eastern rise of 150 feet. This is to be 2Ox6O, depth eight feet. A stone wall is to form the limits and cement will present the loss of water by seepage. The res ervoir is an after consideration, two tanks of 1,400 gallons capacity com bined, being utilized meantime A 6-inch pipe will be laid to Main street, where connection will be made with a finch main, which will extend from the creek to the court house and eventually be extended north and