Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-06-26
SANTA MARIA.

No scope of ground set aside as district has such a pretty and fas- cinating past allotted to 1t as can be said of the above. Here it Is that men have ventured in for a genera tion in their zeal to trace and grasp the treasures known only to a "Nigger Ben" mine, and here also, have they, up to the present, signaliy failed. But the eternal tramp of the prospector and his diligent search for a fortune in one big lump, has resulted for the good of all generally, if not for him indi- vidually. Mines have been uncov- cred through the agency of dim tradition that could could not be accredited to any other cause, and by it, this district to-day faces it's brethren of elsewhere as offering the same excellent conditions that go with the others in the wealth of gold. It is located in the western part of YavapAi, and up to but few years ago, was a nonenity m gold quartz mining. From nothing, it has grown to somewhat of 6 well settled community, and offering as a profitable center for men tn enter, excellent inducements. It has an abundant supply of water, good wood facilities, and can be readily reached. By the building of the $. F., F. & P. Railroad, one of the greatest problems to associate it with direct and easy communication with the outside has been accom- plished, and for the first time may 1t be said, Santa Maria enjoys that which its sisters are blessed with in the line of transportation facilities. The district has also bright future before it, and its mines echo such prophecy. The place as recognized as a district, is one of the largest in area in Yayspai, and throughout it's broad expanse is but faintly known in mining life, there being but a limited number of prospect holes throughout it, compared to others. older and better known. However, there IS not section of country that can ''show up" such immensely large sized lodges as are to ba found there, and on the other hand, its only enemy can be said to be, tkat its isolation and its late entry into active mining, are keeping it away from the fields of a booming life. Among the mines now under opera ton, and which are going down" in true Assure style, the following are taken as an example of the thrift noticeable:
 The GoOdeuough, Owned by New York com psny, in which ID. C. Thorne Is part owner and superintendent Ofs is represented as a hns piece of ground. For the past thirteen months Mr. employed. and in that time has aCcomplishei over 2.00o feet in development work in tunnsla winzes, crosscuts. etc., giving, in short. to the mine a thorough and systematic working For his labOrs a S0-fOot vein of permanent ore. and in some places widening to adepOsit of 100 feet, is tO be seen To places this ore body is rich and fair average gives 1t SIS per ton in value. To handle the product rock breakers and rolls are necessary in connection with cyanide tanks. About 2.0O0 tons of ore arc on the dump and the mine may be said to be ready for working it's mended to his company. The belt on which the GOOdenOugh ie located is believed tO be con tinuation of 0 famous Congress. 2S miles dis. tant in southeasterly direction. Dan" ThOrne Hs he is fAmiliArly known, Is a typical western map in his traits, combining eeniality with push and Is a stayer of the old school, and deserves commendAtion for his activity in venturine in ard giving his immediate section the fruits of his labor in sucha beneficial way as all promise to reap in the not vary far distant future,
 On the PocAhOntas, q claim owned by Messrs, BashfOTd, Burmister, Owens and Astin, there Is a lOO-ioOt shaft, and when the croppings were stripped along the ledge. l2-foot vein of ore was shown. Laying. As it does, 60 near the GOodenongh, this mine has also good future to face tt, A few years ago the discovery of this mine attracted several miners and prospectors to that section, and to this day 1t calls for much favorable comment from Ali The ore from it can be milled without going through the expense of hauling, being lOcAted on the banks of fhe Santa Maria. The ore from this mine will go S20 per ton.
 Another good looking piece of ground is the FAiryiew, owned by John AeNiff, which has a l0- foot shaft, showing ore that will yield from so to S60 per ton
 Beckman Tnrnbull, on their prospect. are nos doing anything at present, but are preparing tO resume work. They have iO0foot shalt that discloses i0-toot vein of low grade ore, and