Mohave County miner., 1891-07-04

Works" erected by w. J. Chamberlain
on the line OF the Atlantic 4 Pacific rail-
road where the town of Kingman now
stands. Vast amounts Of valuable ore has
been sampled and purchased at these
works and then shipped to the large re-
duction works east and west, to COLORADO
and San Francisco. They are now
owned and run by our worthy sheriff, w.
Ill. Lake and Frank L. Smith, in whose
integrity and ability our miners have the
utmost confidence. The mines Of Mo-
have county are yet in their infancy, but
are destined to become OF great impor-
tance. The extraction OF iron, lead and
copper as we'll as the precious metals
from the bosom OF the earth is business
that has almost wholly grown mp within
the last century. The amount of mineral
wealth to be extracted in the aext hun
dred years ia incalcu;able. Arizona,
which until recently has been sealed
book, is beginning TO be recognized as
the great treasure vault of the world, and
this among the other northern counties,
| will without doubt, be the field Of the
future, for successful mining enterprises.
But mining s by 10 means the only
paying industry Of our county. 1t has
wisely been said that ''the products OF
the soil is the foundation OF nation. "
Ii has been emineutly so with us as
nation, and il is so 10 Il certain extent in
our own county. The vegetable and fruits
OF our table are to great extent the pro-
ducts OF our own soil. Wherever water
can be obtained the most prolific growth
OF grain, grasses, grspes, berries and
every variety OF fruit is assured. The
modern Improvements of seei-sowers
cultivators, mowers etc. are rapidly
being introduced on the sandy and az
other points where the amount OF tillable
land will Justify the outlay. Captain
Hardy has demonstrated that grain can
be successfully raised in our valleys
without irrigation by proper cultivation
The agricultural interests Of our county
is yet in its infancy. Very little associ
ated effort for improvement has been ef-
fected. Science has not vet been fully
applied the county; the climate the con-
ditions are all new. But enough has
been demonstiat 10 show what can be
accomplished when capital and associa
ted effort and scientific farming shall
take possession Of these glorious valleys,
and convert them into gardens Of Eden.
Stock raising il also a prOmlneut and
profitable industry in Mohaye county.
Great improvements have been made in
the grade OF stock within the pas, ten
years The best herds OF cattle, owned
by Cro1ier & Mackenzie, Shipp Bros,
Wellington Starkey and others show
what can be accomplished in this direc'
ton. The saddle and carriage horses Of
T. L. BIcon, George Bonelli, ID. l.. Hol- |
lister and many Others will compare "a
vorabiy with those of any other country.
In mental and moral development, while |
We have made some progress since the |
early days, We have probably nos kept |
pace with other things.
In the early history Of a new country |
30 much time is necessarily .,iven TO
other matters, that the vast importance !
OF the higher education is likely 10 De /
neglected. The surroundings are un-
favorable. There are no churches, very
few good books, and the customs are
often such as surely degrade and some
times absolutely despoil persor's pow
ers for a higher life. Resides, there is I
within Va silent. drifting inclination
downwards-a grsviiation towards evil, a
failure to develop; falling away for want
Of nourishment The lower organism
must be fed with suitable life-giving food
or IL will fall away and die. So the men
tai and moral powers mns' have s'ritnhl. ,
sustenance If they are to grow and de
velop their Observation-Disclosures. The
man must surround himself with the
proper mental and moral aids-must
utilize the higher faculties. This law Of |
our being il sometimes overlooked. but |
as people in new countries progress in
wealth and intelligence, the necessity for
correct mental and moral culture will |
force itself upon their attention.
The maintenance OF customs that all
enlightened civilizations have relegated |