Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1895-07-24
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 genera ton 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 aud 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 uncoy- cred through the agency of a dim tradition that could could not be accredited to any other cause, and by it, this district to-day faces its 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 Yavspsi, and up to but a few years ago, was a nonenity 'n gold quartz mining. From nothing, it has grown to somewhat of 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., P. & 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 it 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 Yavapai, 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 a section of country that can "show up" such immensely
 large sized lodges as are to be found
 there, and on the other hand, its
 only enemy can be said to be, that it's 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 GoodenOugh, owned by New York com.
 pAny, in which D. c. ThOrne is part owner and supsrintendenf of, is represented as a fine piecs I of ground, For the past thirteen months MT l Thorne has had force of twelve men etesdily
 employed, and in that time has accomplished
 over 2OO0 feet in development work in tunnels
 winzes, crosscuts, etc., giving, m short, tO th
 mine thorough and systematic working. Fo
 his lA6ors Sot3ot vein of permanent 9se , $ sns
 10 to be seen. In places this ore body is rich
 and fair average gives it SIS per ton in value
 To handle the product rock breakers and roll
 are necessary In connection with cyanide tank
 About 20O0 tons of ore are on the dump, and th mine may be said to be ready for working it
 product at once. and Mir. Thorne has so recon
 GOOdenOugh is located is believed to be con tinuatiOn of tre famous Congress. 2s miles dis | tsnSin southeasterly direction. Dan" Thorne as he is tRmiliarly known, is a typical westerI man ia his traits combining geniaiity with push and is a stayer of the old school, and deserve cOmmendation for his activity In venturing | and giving his immediate section the fruits O . his labor in such beneficial way @ all pronis to resp in the not very far distant future, I On the rocahOntAs, a claim owned by Messrs , BashfOrd, Bnrmister, Owens and Astin, there is ! I00-foot shaft, and when the croppings wer 2 stripped along the ledge l2-fOOt vein of OT | was shown. Laying. it does, SO near th
 CioOdenOugh. this nina has alsO good future C ' | face it few years ags- the discovery of thl [ l mine attracted several miners and prospectors I that section. and to this day it canstar mnc - favorable comment from sll The ore from 8 can ba milled without going through the expen, D of hauling, being located on the banks of th Q Santa Maria. The ore from this mine will g 2 S20 per ton.
 . Another good looking piece of ground Is q |, Fairview, owned by John McNiii, which has z 2 foot shaft, showing ore that will yield from q . to SeO per ton
 2 Beokman q Turnbull. on their prospect, A d not doing anything at present, but are preparlI lt tO resume work. They have lO0-fOOt shaft th s discioses Q l0-fOOt vein of low grade ore, an