Tombstone epitaph., 1890-04-19
Tie Ariyaipa Mines.

western foothills of the Santa Theresa mountains, at the heal of the broad valley between the Graham and Ga liuro 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 5. s. east, connected with the mines by very good wagon road, 40 miles of which forms, also, the freight road brtween Wilcox and Globe, and on which are locateI numerous large cattle ranges, such as the Sierra Bo- nita, the Eureka, Bridwells and Dun laps ranges.
 In the immediate vicinity north of these mines is Mt. Turnbull, one of the high peaks of Arizona, and but q few miles northwesterly are the Deer Creek coal fields, we'll 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 A miles north, and Forts Grant anu 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 arc said to be equal to the celebrated Carlsbad Springs in Bohemia. Although yet little known, they have effected cures of rheumatic and scrofulous disorders, as we'll as dyspepsia, and when better known must attract widespread attention to their great value.
 The mining district, in which the Arivaipa mines are located, at an alti- tude of 4,00G feet approximately, has a most remarkable mineral character The principal ores fouEd are argenti- ferrous lead ores, (both carbonates and sulphides), copper ores, in the shape of carbOnates, at present, and of which q part Is argenti'erous. The rock for ma ion seems 10 belong to the sub carboniierous series, fossiliferous lime stones and Slates, with quartzite belts. In the west and south, sandstones and conglOmerateS arc found in nearly horizontal stratas for miles. Por- phyritic rock intrudes occasionally and is particularly developed more easterlv, while here and there the products of volcanic acrion, such as ohsidian, tufa and other minerals are found.
 The coal fields, just adjoining the southern borders Of the reservation, are but s miles distant from the mines 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 large number, is now being done under the direction of Dr. Alex. Trippel, by the Arivaipa Mining Company, of New York, composed of wealthy, conserva- tive and professional members, who intend to work their valuable mines gradually on large scale and in a thorough manner. The ore-silver- lead ore-is, no doubt, there in 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 ill condition as to be easily fuxed. The initial movements of the company were directed in building roads, leading up the Shaw canon to the future smelter site and to the mines, directly from Wilcox; 10 build houses for the ac- cOmmOdatiOn of the men and store houses. During the first two months great deal has been accomplished j; several miles of magnificent noun tain road has been completed, with over twelve miles of road in the main valley; a number of buildings have been erected, and recently actual min ing has been commenced. Everything is done on strictly business proposi- lion; the working force, now about 50 men, will be furlhe increased and 1t Is probable that by next September, at least one furnace will be in operation.
 Shaw canon, in which the present camp is located is most beautiful place; the mines, however, are q few miles distant on elevated ground. Everything looks as if this mining enterprise would be one of the solid and business propositions, promising rich reward for the capital inves ed