The herald., 1896-01-31
MINING ACTIVITY IN ARIZONA
Old Mines in Operation and New Finds
Reported
PearceviiIe Concludes to Become a Towu-Com.
,nsreia Development Follows Proiita-
bic 1ining-News and Notes
n. 3O.-Arizona got a hard

TUCSON, Jan. 30.-Arizona got a hard
knock when silver slumped. but the
multiplicity of rich strikes in gold and
copper during the past year and
half have restored confidence. Many
copper and gold properties, unknown
two years ago, are filling their owaers'
pockets. and every day brings in news of
productive finds in the two yellows metals.
Camps that have been dormant for years,
while silver was in the height of its popu-
larity, now ring with The sounds of activity.
Among new producers may be mentioned,
first, the Congress gold mines, where
nearly $50 men are employed, the popu!a-
tion of this l2.months-old camp number
ing something like 500. Cochise county
individually comes next with new discover
les. it claiming the distinction of having
within its boundaries the now famous
Pearce mines, and the later lucky good
find in South Pass. Then there are mum.
Der of copper claims in the Huachuca
mountains that have established a solid
reputation, notably those belonging to a
colony of industrious Salvationists, who
nave for nearly year been making regu-
lar monthly shipments. Pima county,
too, is forging ahead in a like direction, and
the northern part of the teriitoLy furnishes
long list of rich producers.
Pearcevlle, Cochse county's new gold
camp, has made petition for a postoffice,
voting precinct and justice of the peace.
More thon forty houses have been built,
aud many more are in course of construc-
ZION. A townsite has been surveyed and
lots are being given to all persons apply
ing, on consideration that buildings be at
ohce erected. 1t is believed that another
fiylI
these rich gold mines. Many men are
waiting there for employment, the number
being augmented daily. The properly is
being developed from three different
shafts. and the rock brought to the sur.
face shows no diminution in richness. Will
cox and Tombstone, towns qui.distant,
but in opposite directions, are vieing for
the favor of the new camp, the first-named
having the advantage of being railroad
station. while the latter has the superiority
as point for supplies, besides being the
county seat. The wages paid at he Pearce
mines is $3 per day. 1t is atlimed that the
hi Is whereabouts are teeming with pros
pectors, and the ground conterminous to
the great gold strike has been monumented
for miles.
Phoenix is making preparations on a
gorgeous scale for the entertainment of
visitors to the midwinter carnival at that
city next mon h. magnificent parade,
and cricket contes cover but part of the
program. / is said that more Than thou
sand visitors from Los Angeles are ex-
pected. A delegation of San Francisco
newspaper men are also promised.
Preparations are already being made at
the public schools all over the territory for
the propAr Observance of arbor day, Feb.
ruary III. The University OF Arizona at
Tucson and the Normal school at Tempe
will lead in this good work of benefting
and beautifyiug our country by the plant
ing of trees and shrubs.
In an attempt to arrest some tramps last
night at Benson, the constable received a
shot in The leg. One of the tramps was
killed and another one was seriously
wounded.
Brief showers of rain and hail have
fallen at intervals throughout the day,
polka-dotting the dust with great wet
spots and imparting delightful freshness
10 the atmosphere. Indications are for
more rain. Snow is fal ing in the mount
aims south and east of hero.