Arizona weekly citizen., 1884-09-06
THE QUIJOTOAS.
A Calm Review of Affsirs at the Bonanza Camp. and the Probable Fu-
 ture Prosperity.
Ism Francisco Daily E1ehanse.l J

We have it from a gentleman thorough ly familiar with the bonanza camp and its vicinity that there are but trival ob- stacles in the way of the expeditions and economical working of the ores of three famous mines known as the bo- manga group (the Peer, Peerless and Crockerl and any and all other mines in tLe immediate vicinity. He says that while it may be deemed settled fact that there IS an ample supply of water Tn the company's well for all camp pur- poses, there Is an also ample supply for all reduction purposes within a few miles of Logan, that can be pumped and piped into the camp at small cost. Wood, also, Is abundant within easy dIs- tRnce of Logan. Thus 1t will be seen that the two most serious difficulties raised by croaking mslsperts may be easily and effectually overcome.
 The outlook for this famous camp is brilliant, and when the work of reduc- tiOn IS fairly begun, as 1t will certainly be in the near future, the mines of the Quijotoa District will astonish those who are familiar with the history of other great mines in the West by the immense outputi of the precious metals they shall give. There IS no mining camp in the whole wide West that now affords such promise of grand results as Quiiotoa. But not alone to the properties constituting the bonanza group will the worlds store of silver and gold be indebted for vast increase. Besides the three prominent claims already mentioned there are a score or more of excellent locations that will soon yield their quota toward the immense aggregation of metals that will surely flow from this remarkable region.
 Numerous parties in this city are actively engaged in perfectIng arrange ments for the speedy and systematic development of valuable properties in which they are interested. We predict that within the coming twelve months not less than SIX mines Tn Quilotoa Dis trict will be paying dividends to their fortunate owners, greater number than at any one time ever paid dividends on the Comstock.
 A wise forethought has led the owners of the Peer, Peerless and Crocker and some other contiguous mines to adopt a conservative policy in speak ing of their properties and the work progressing thereon. They have been actuated by a desire to avoid the heavy influx of adventurers which would presumably follow the an nouncement that their hopes had been realized. Now that the truth can no longer be cOncealed-that the perma- nent character of the vast deposit of mineral in Ben Nevis IS established be- yond a peradventure-it IS proper to caution the public against an undue ex- cItement in regard to this new Fl Dora do. There IS an ample force now on the ground for all branches of labor for mopths to come. Every vocation IS represented by a large reserve force who are, as is usual in every new camp, hanging on by their eye-lids," waiting for a turn of affairs that will afford needed employment. There IS no boom in Quiiotoa, nor is there likely to be for some little time to come, nor is 1t desir- able that there should be, if the best in- terest of those now arrived or those who may come is considered. When the time comes. as it surely will within the next six months. that men are needed to aid ID the work of development of the mines of this favored district, We shall not be neglectful of the interests of the miner IF stating the fact in our columns. Until that time arrives we must urge that proper caution should be observed by those whose longing eyes are turned toward this new Mecca of the miner.
 The possibilities of the district are great. The probabilities are that very large population will soon find homes and fortune Tn the Bonanza Camp. At present there is llttle or no Inducement for any to sacrifice present encouraging prospects for the uncertainties of an un- developed mining region.