Sierra County advocate., 1895-10-25
ARIZONA.
Correspondence Mining Industry and
Review,

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Pima County bears the prou,
distinction Of being one Of the ban
ner gold producing counties IN Ar
izona. The most marked improve
ment of any environment OF tn,
country occurred at Ora Blanco
| This famous mining district viii
eventually become one Of the rich
est sections in the West. Th,
mines that are being opened in
this district are now drawing the
attention of capitalists, In early
days THE district was beehive oi
industry. and now that It's intrinsic
value has become known, we may
anticipate remarkable improve.
ments, During the past year new
mills have been erected, and ltnow
goes to prove Tint this district is
permanent aud her mines valuable.
The Old Glory is notably rests e
citated, The Shelter hsa4d group
of god mines Is siruattd IN this
district. Many important devel.
opmeuts have occurred in this pro.
perty, and now greater are expect
ed. The National Mining and DE.
yelopment Company, of Los Ange-
les, have bonded this property and
the adjoining group, and now tile
property is undergoing develop
ment Charles J, Barclay, the
president of the company, and who
is n thorough, experienced mining
man, is in charge, and in the near
future we can expect TO hear ilat!er.
ing reports from this property.
Miners are hard at word, contracts
let and still contracts are to be let.
So everything around this proper.
ty is full of life and activity and
gu the road to. success. Much may
be expected of this property, as the
mines have already produced some
rich ores during former workings.
The most prominent mines in this
district are the Sheltenbrand, Aus
terlitz, Montana, Mcdonald, Rag
narock and Old Glory.
Tucson is surrounded by fine
mineral Countrywide Mammoth
mine, owned IN England, very
large nroducer OF gold, and otheI
mipes fhe same district. TM
Red Hin group joins tho Nam.
moth and Collins group, and II ia
predicted that the Red Hill group,
which j owned by Whoatley q
Rochester, OF Tucson, will soon
change hands; an Eastern company
has the property now under con.
sideration. A great futnre is des.
tined for the Rsf'fi#sf -Ir om.
E,PhteenFmi!es southwestoff fuc-
son, Wiieetly & dorchester are the
lucky owners of the Leyiathan
group Of elaims. Exports who
have examined the property all
pronounce II Ia. DO bonanza.
ibis is entirely ANEW discovery.
The vein matter crops on two
claims fully 600 feet in width.
Development work will soon be
commenced, and we can expect TO
hear OF the biggest OF ore being OPP
ened up on this property la the
Territory. Over thirty assays
have been made from tho crop
pings, which averaged $9 per ton
gold.
The Old Hat district, located in
The Catelina Mouniaipe, which has
been considerably prot pected and
somewhat developed, buys its sup.
plies from Tucson; aleo the South
srn Belle gold mines which have
Produced a very lyge amount OF
gold; There are 1any other good
in this district The
Oracle country, which is rich in
mineral 10 Wholly supplied fIom
Tucson.
Washington camp 10 situated
Iouih OF Harshaw and easteIly
rom Tucson. The ore bodies that
rave been found IN this camp are
arge, With ivory appearance Of he.
ng permanent. Although the
amp for long time bore the rep.
ltation OF being silver and lead
amp, development has proven The
existence Of large veins Of copper