Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-08-08
MORENCI.
The Home of the Detroit Copper Com


pany
That man, by the exercise of his in
genuity, industry, and determination,
can overcome many Of the obstacles of
nature, is fully demonstrated in Moren-
CT, the home OF the Detroit Copper CON-
psny. Way up in steep, deep guleb,
which, to men of less bravery and deter
minstion, would present insurmount-
able barriers to the establishment of any
enterprise, the stout hearts of the De-
troit company's promoters have erected
a plant which is famous wherever 1t is
known. The rich mineral deposits which
lay hidden for years were at last dIscov-
cred and made to pay tribute to man.
The latest improved machinery has been
placed in position and is working stead
lily under the efficient management Of
experienced men. VIM. Church is pres
Ident OF the company, whose affairs are
most ably managed by Walter L. Bell.
Mr.. Bell lie man of wide experience in
mining matters, is thoroughly acquaiDt-
ed with all the details Of the great plant
at Morenci, and nothing could more
conclusively demonstrate his ability
than the successful results which follow
his efforts.
The first process of treatment to which
many ores Of this company are treat
ed, after leaving the crusher, is concern
hnnAraA nd ~ Huo
tons OF ore per day are handled and this
ore yields 40 tons Of concentrates oar
rylng on an average 20 per cent OF cop
per to the ton. These concentrates are
then sent to the rooster and from there
to the furnace. The concentrates con-
tribute in great measure to the smelt-
ing OF the ore, being considered help
full hux.
George Chase is in charge OF the con-
centrators, and to his skill is due large
per centage Of the success of the work
OF this company.
There are four stacks included in the
workings at Morenci, and their combin-
ed capacity is $50 tons per day. The
present output is six to seven hundred
thousand pounds of copper per month,
and this will soon be increased to mil
lion and half pounds. The company
is making full preparations FOR this in
crease and is putting in twelve Frue
vsDners and another concentrating plant
OF 100 tons capacity.
In addition to other new machinery a
rock crusher is being erected. 1t is gig
antic in its proportions, the solid piece
alone weighing $4,000 pounds.
The company gives employment to
400 men and the pay roll shows an ex-
penditure Of SIS, 900 per month.
The water for the camp is pumped
for distance of six miles, to an eleva-
ton of 1900 feet. from the San Francis
co river. 1t raises under a pressure OF
from $50 to 900 pounds
MorencI Las a public library, we'll
conducted by Prof. Smith. All the lead
ing periodicals of the United States, in
GLIDING magazines, illustrated and sport-
ing papers are there. In addition to
these are the local papers, among which
the CITIZEN takes precedence.
Judge A. ID. Brewer ably looks after
the business of the judicial department,
being Justice Of the Peace.
For long time the irrepressible Mike
Rice las been Waterman and constable
of duty has made him the recipient OF
many compliments. Mike has just re-
Gently resigned, and it will be hard
matter to obtain as faithful a man for
his successor. To bis kindness the CIR
IzEN man is indebted for q most beauti-
full collection of specimens from these
famous mines.
1t is impossible to convey any ade
quste impression of the magnitude OF
the operations at this camp, and to fully
appreciate the grand scale upon which
the company moves, a personal visit and
inspection is necessary. Suffice it to say
that the Detroit Copper company is one
of Arizons's solid institutions and there
is room for many more of the same cal
iber.