Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-09-17
MARKED CHANGE OVER OLD TIME CONDITIONS SINCE THE RAILROAD HAS TAPPED IT AT ALL POINTS.
From Poland to Mayer is Scene of Renewed Activity That Augurs Well in Development and PrOduC- tion of its Mines All industrial Channels Seem to be Prosperous and Lively.
THE. PICTURESQUE SCENERY ALONG THE POLAND
 RAILROAD.

RAILROAD.
 What the railroad will do and what it has done, is again exemplifed in the construction of the Poland branch. Any one familiar with the route it passes through and who will recall the graveyard aspect of that section as it prevailed for a gener- ation up to but short time ago, and then witness today the unmistakeable evidences that prevail in active and legitimate prosecution of its indus trial life, must be readily convince d in favor of the wisdom of men who gave the community this system of a highway. Five years ago along Up- per Big Bug, or for that matter in all of the districts lying adjacent, there was not as much capital or develop ment represented in all of the mines as there is today in one single enter prise. With the fulfllment of the original enterprise to Mayer, there has followed since that time however a steady and systematic opening up of the country's resources along those particular points that the road touches. The Poland branch road has simply closed the gap, and as the influences of this road are seen and the beneficial effects are more readily and appreciatively weighed, it seems disgraceful and disgusting that there exists in either a political or a com mercial channel a sentiment that would keep the country in fossilized condition when the contrary will pre- vail under generous considerations given, like in the case of railroad tax exemption. It is the railroad that is giving Big Bug the merited regard and the deserved prominence it en- joys today as mining field, and no argument can dispute it. It is case of looking backward and then facing that which is indisput- ably before you. The railroad in Yavapai is like unto the ar gonauts of the past - it blazes the way. Virtually tax exemp- ton to railroads is nothing more nor less than a prospector, and up to the present has been the sole and only element that has given to our mineral rating the prominence it possesses in mineral wealth and the commercial advancement now attest ed on every hand. In a nutshell from the door of the humble miners cabin to the gate of Frescott's mag nificent proportions as d charming center, mining has been the only in ducement to foster and encourage that to be seen today, and behind it all, the railroad has been the back bone of our steady advancement in mining and commerce.
 Since the building of the Poland branch, what promises to be a thrifty and prosperous town has sprung up at Poland. The city stretches along the gulch for over half mile, and every available building site is To- cated. Situated as the place is, be- low the railroad track in the Big Bug gulch, it presents fascinating ap- pearance with its new and neat build ings and and impresses the visitor with admiration. Here the traveller will find every comfort and conven- fence. The hotel, the merchandise stores, saloons innumerable, all trades and vacations in short are on hand, and one of the beauties of the place is the surrounding scenery, and the comfort one can secure-to those who love the beautiful. in its wild and rugged makeup, but nevertheless fascinating in its view-the railroad trip from Huron is indeed a surprise, and gratifying journey. It is a sue cession of changes with no two alike. Instead of desolation along the gulch the curling smoke from the house. tops greets you. Instead of the crumbling homes and mining plants, and the old-time one-horse arrastra, new hoists and new buildings are going up, and people instead of squir- rels are seen on the move around the premises. All along the historic creek the old-time feeling of uncer- tainty waiting for somrthing to turn up, as it were-is a back number. The country is simply regenerated, and they are now working in earnest, for there. Is everything to look for ward to- Poland is destined to be- come a commercial as well as a min ing center, having as it does a rich mineral rendezvous, and favorable site in commercial pursuits to draw on. It is here, also, that the gigan- tic Poland tunnel is under headway, an enterprise that few seem to com prehend the importance of in imme- dIate benefit, so far as the future goes, in solving the proposition of cheaply and quickly handling the product of the mines of Lynx creek and adjacent localities for treatment. A fact that impresses the new arrival at Poland is the transformation of the old to the new, in short what cap ital will accomplish when directed toward the development of a country that has every inducement for the expenditure of vast sums of money to warrant it. While Poland and it's immediate vicinity is vet in its in fancy, there is no doubt whatever that it will be u prosperous place, having as it does mineral zone that may be rated as permanent; d good aud lasting water supply; timber for its mines, aud t!Ie natural location that goes with supply and demand.
 Mayer. loclted further down Big Bug, is likewis. fdyorably situated as a center, and se.'ms to be enjoying d comparative degree ui prosperity. This latter place enj ,ys distinction and renOwn as d hospi;able center, ani cheT.shes the same regard to- day it did in the early eighties when 1t was "the only' stage station in Arizona that seemed to regard the wayfarer with any degree of courtesy or comfort, aside from pecuniarv consideration in return. The old time characteristics of Joe Mayer