Arizona silver belt., 1890-04-12
THE ARIyaspa MINES.

| valley between the Graham and Ga iluro mountain ranges and including the Arivaipa valley and creek, This region IS comparatively unknown; not even the official report of Graham county's supervisors referring to the mining resources of Graham county, speaks of this eminently rich mineral district. The basis of supplies for these mines IS Wilcox, 62 miles, near ly $. $. east, connected with the mines lay very good wagon road, 40 miles of which forms, also, the freight road between Wilcox and Globe, and on winch are located numerous large cattle ranges, such as the Sierra Bo. nita, the Eureka, Br,dwell's and Dun- laps ranges.
 In the immediate vicinity north of these mines is Mt, Turnbull, one of the high peaks of Arizona, and but a few miles northwesterly are the Deer Creek coal fields, well known by sev- eral reports made on them. The headquarters of the White Mountain Indian reservation at San Carlos, with its military post, is but 24 miles north, and Forts Grant and Thomas south east and northeast respectively, are but short distance from the mines. Several mineral springs, of which Rockers Springs are best known, are found in this neighborhood; the waters of the latter are sand to be equal ts the celebrated Carlsbad Springs in Bohe- mia. Although yet little known, they have effected cures of rheumatic and scrofulous disorders, as well as dis pepsia, and when better known must attract widespread attention to their great value.
 The mining district, in which the Arivaipa mines are located, at an altl- tuse of 4,000 feet approximately, as a most remarkable mineral character The principal ores found are argen- titerous lead ores, (both carbonates and sulphides), copper ores, iu the shape of carbonates, al present, and of which part is argentierous, The rock formation seems to belong to the sub-carboniferouS series, fossiiii'erOus limestones and slates, with quartzite belts. In the west and south, sand stones and conglemerates are found in nearly horizontal stratas for miles Porphyrtic rock intrudes occasional ly and is particularly developed more easterly, while here and there the products of volcanic action, such as obsidlum, tufa and other minerals are found.
 The coal fields, just adjoining the southern borders of the reservation, are but miles distant from the mlnes and sooner or later will become an important factor in the economical working of the vast mineral wealth in these mountains.
 The first step in opening these mines, of which there are a large number, is now being done. under the direction of Dr. Alex Trippel, by the Arivaipa Mining Company, of New York, composed of wealthy, conserya. tive and professional members, who intend to work their valuable mines gradually on large scale and in thorough manner. The ore-silver- lead ore is, no doubt, there ln i'm mense quantities, yielding fairly well in silver, lead and some gold the cop per ores are of excellent quality. and nearly all the ores are in condition as 10 be easily fuxed. The inltia movements of the company were directed in building roads, leading up the Shaw canyon to the future smell ter site and to the mines, directly from Wilcox; to build houses for the accommodation of the men and store houses. During the first two months a great deal has been accomplished; several miles of magnificent noun. tain road has been completed, with over twelve miles of road in the main valley; a number of build ingS have been erected, and recently actual mining has been commenced Every thing is done on strlctly busi- ness proposition; the working force, now about 50 men, will be further increased and it is probable that by next September, at least one furnace will be in operation.
 A point which may become of i'm portance to Globe, is the construction of the companys road to the top of the hills, about 1900 feet above the valley, which, were 1t extended but 8 or 9 miles, through Hawk canyon, would meet the former Deer Creek coal road to San Carlos. With coop eration, such a road is feasible, al- though the 8 mile Enk would be very expensive. It is, however, probable, that Hawk canyon may be partially