Arizona republican., 1898-03-21
PRESCOTT'S ENERGY.
A Busting in Building Lines--The
 New Water Supply.

Prescott, Ariz., March 20.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican.)- Any old thing" is apparently good enough for northern Arizona in the estimation of the clerk of the weather. | judging by what it is getting. Blow and buster, with just enough moisture to aggravate and provoke the frequent assertion, never did see such a season." and to make | the strangers among 1s wonder where we are going to get water to fill this new reservoir we are Dragging so much about. Those most interested are not alarmed, however, and are go- ing right ahead with plans for new buildings and other improvements that are going to be made possible by plentiful and reliable water supply It is most encouraging to note the universal support given to this water proposition by all in Prescott. Those who have a vote (the qualification be- ing representation on the tax rolD will vote for it, and those who have not, are scheming to get one.
 Inquiry among the carpenters, build CTS, painters, and mechanics generally, develops the fact that very satis- factory condition prevails in their l DdTtlCuIdT good orders ahead. I stepped into the new blaming mill of A. J. Head the other day, and opened my eyes at the complete establishment I found there. When Parker's mill was burned last year, regrets were universal and many emphasized their appreciation of the loss to the town of that complete plant by the suggestion that no one would be justified in replacing it. In a quiet way, however, MT. Head has built just as good a one, and has work enough on hand and in sight to make him feel satisfied with his venture. Contractor Nomock (who makes his headquarters there) told me they had just signed a contract for $2,50O res idence for Mrs. Bruce, and that every detail of the building would be fur nished by material made up in Pres colt, and the work done by men who have their homes in the town. The demand just now for residence quar- ters greatly exceeds the supply, and I am wondering how we are going to take care of friends from the Salt River valley.
 Surprise is often expressed that con- sidering the large transient popula- tion of Prescott, accommodations are so limited. When the almost entire lack of facilities to take care of trav- elers and visitors generally is con- sidered, however, the situation ex- plains itself. With the improvements hoped for in our new water system, these difficulties will be done away with, and better and larger hotels and caravansaries generally be made pos sible.
 I was interested in making inquiry as to how the number of people who were thrown out of quarters by the late fire at the Johnson house had been taken care of. It has apparently really taxed the resources of the town to do it. Some had secured rooms only after persistent urging of residents who had a spare room, and who yield ed only upon evidence that it was really case of need. In regard tc boarding, it was not quite as bad. Meeting a man on the street the other day who wore a well satisfied and well-fed look, I queried as to the wherefore. He said he had just had the best tenderloin steak he had ever eaten in his life. An invitation to duplicate it the next evening was ac- cepted, and iii carrying it out l found fToSCOII HdU ISSOuICSS III IuS Oolil1s> line I was not aware of. He piloted me clear back through the Palace sa- loon into the cosiest little dining room imaginable, just as clean and swee, as possible Our errand was explained to MT. w. T. Sutton, the genial pro prietor, and Billy" Dawes, his chef' again did himself proud I noticed by the way, that a good many of my fellow townsmen were better ac- uuainted with the town than 1 was, number of them dropping in while was there Now, I don't know MT Sutton very we'll and this advertise ment is entirely gratuitous, but l thought it might be of service to some of your readers to know that there are things in Prescott not in evidence from the sidewalk, and that stranger would hardly be apt to find.
 I have been somewhat curious to learn whether the unusual quiet in the line of social demonstrations dur ing this lenten season was due to consistent observance of the season, or if it "just happened so." I am still undecided I am assured by several l that if ia On