Arizona republican., 1897-11-10
CONGRESS DISTRICT.
One Of ltha Finest Gold Mining Sac
 tions in Arizona.

One of tha, Finest Gold Mining Sac
 tions in Arizona.
 Congress, Ariz., Nov. 9.-(Special correspondence of The Republican.)- No district in the territory affords more satisfactory results from a newspaper mans pofnt of view than does Congress. The reception accord ed is both generous and spontaneous. At this particular time the Congress gold mine and that which lies close to it offers much that is indeed en- coura ging, not only to those directly interested but to the entire terri tory The immediate vicinity is full of promise and while the output of 1898 will exceed that of any preced- ing year, it argues favorably for the outlay of capital and the employment of a greater number of msn, leading up to the general prosperity of Yava- pal county in particular
 For two years the Congress Gold company has been prospecting with the view of striking a ledge to the southeast, and only a few days ago cross cut reached the 900 foot point where was met a blind ledge, show ing promise of great results to be attained by further effort. The news spread all over the camp that a strong gold bearing ledge had been reached. Anticipation led to this belief, which, though somewhat nasty, will be fully realized in a very short time. The product of the mine aside from the working is keeping up to the stand ard of excellence in quality and quantity of ore extracted. One of the most successful moves made by the company was the introduction of the McArthur Forrest cyanide plant at a cost of $30,000. This was put in year ago and has proven a veritable bonanza in working the tailings. The roaSters have a capacity of 120 tons daily. The leeching tanks have been found incapable of taking up the tailings after roasting and the com- pany is now grading to admit of placing more tanks. But one hun dred tons are disposed of daily for this season, so that only eighteen of the twelrty-four hours are taken up in the work, though it has been cal culated to operate the full twenty four. The estimated returns is $500 daily net on the operation of this plant. Everything points to the early introduction of more stamps, most likely a duplication of the forty which have been run for over four years. IA new hoist is being put in, this being capable of carrying ten tons one thousand feet minute There are 425 men now employed, fully two-thirds of whom are married and have families. The health of the employees is good, no cases being in the hospital to which the employees pay S1 each monthly; $2 if he has a family.
 The management of the Congress Gold company is alert and every mod ern convenience known Ito the art of mining is considered in the con- duct of affairs. The railway is op- erated successfully and mas been made a profitable investment. So much has been said of the Congress that repa- tuition is unnecessary. MT. E. B. Gage, the general manager and part own CT, is regarded as one of the best posted men in the business. He has large interests in Prescott and PhOa- nix and in the former city his beau tiful residence is one of the finest to be noted Mr Frank M. Murphy, president of the s. F. P. & F., is largely interested in the Congress. W.>F. Staunton, the affable suparin- tendent, is looked upon as one of the most capable men following the pro- lesion of mining. In a conversat ion with that gentleman he advanced the idea that the Tombstone minas would likely turn out to be producers of gold in eXces sof silver, indications in the last development work years ago pointing to this conclusion.
 Fools Gulch district is located about seven milks east of Congress and in close touch with the Stanton and Yar'nel districts. The Planet Saturn mine was worked on two claims up to about May 1, these communicating with drifts well opened upon four levels. In three months working of a roller mill considerable ore was dis posed of, 100 tons being worked daily. Quarts containing sulphurets and car rying good showing of gold much like the Congress product prevails. The proposition is considered a good oneI The outfit is very complete. \Over 160 men wsre employed when
 re mine shut down, entanglements
 etween the owners bringing the op- Erations to close. Six saloons, two stores, company store, boarding house, mems homes. office, assay of l fida and hospital composed the make up of the camp. It is thought work will be renewed early in the spring c. E. Clark, Dr. E. D. Peters and Wm. H. Sayward, all of Boston, are Interested in the Planet Saturn. A wat tchman is in charge.
 The Harqua Halas have been quiet for a long time, while at Harrisburg eight miles distant, some work is il
 Rrogress. There is plenty of water