Phoenix weekly herald., 1897-08-19
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Frrespondent, who personally teIslE-d tbe Prietas camp last week found she camp very lively. At the Creston be roesters and cyanide plant gre in n+ swing treating stuff at the rate of % tons day. The method of treat ment is unique and these plants are the only ones in the world which are ed opt- ing tbe method in vogue at Prietas. The tailings are mixed with low grade con- csntrstes and then passed through the roaster with salt, iE order to convert the silver into the form of chlorides. From she roester the pulp goes on to 8 cool ing floor and from there to the cyanide tauke, each tank taking 100 tons. Splep- did results are obtained, much of the silver and gold being recovered. Mr. D. Richardson is Tn charge of the coasters and not MF. Mcpherson Jr, the latter being foreman on the roasteFe. Mir Pesrce Who was mentioned ss an em> ploye St the roseters Is instead employed on the cyanide works.
 Journal Miner:
 Clint TuFnbull made application for position as typesetter on this paper to- day, and presented the credentials of an ArkeDsaw poultry farm, where he said he used to set hens for 8 living.
 The remains of the late William Gwynn were this afternoon taken to Pueblo, where they will be laid to rest. The services of the Masonic order were held and that body, with many friends of the deceased, accompanied the re- mains to the depot.
 John Jackson, whose surname alone is sufficient to carry him in any coun- try, and who ranks highly as a mining man, has gone down to Gillette's bonen- gas to take charge of She treatment of the ores of that mine. The property is right on top, and is unquestionsbly big producer for the future.
 They say She firm of Cox & Wilson, in Phoenix, is in state of approaching dissolution. The tail counts for mo- thing with the title loped off.-Tucson Star. We always did think that Gen. Wilson couldn't stand Phoenix climate end alfalfa punches, unless there was some official flavor in each. Come back, old boy.
 Capt. James O'Hsrs, we'll equipped in mining supplies, and cherishing the belief that there are mary biz gold lodges laying around loose in Yequi country, left this morning in 8 private conveyance of his own. The captain is practical miner and like many others, has little touch of the prevailing gold en fever. Hope he'll strike it good.
 Postmaster Horne is wrestling with delicate problem today in his official duties, having received letter from Ireland bearing the simple address of Aunt Jennie," Prescott, Arizona. He does not know to whom to deliver the letter, being acquainted nevertheless with many Jennies, and desires Aunt Jennie to show up st once, as shere may be Klondyke millions in it.
 Another poor subject of the insane type is down below in the court house, who thinks he is in Klondyke. He was found at the Dobe in Chino valley on Saturday, digging away very hard, and when approached took to his heels. He says there gre millions in that section and will be sent to Phoenix where he can have time to think it all over Hie His name is William Cshill. There are others.
 John Alexander Rsed, Phoenicisn of ists, bz: formerly of Kansas, vas fouod dead this morning in his tent in West Prescott. He has been in this section for two months, and placed more faith in our climate than he did in doo- "sors OF sheis medicines, suffering all the time and refusing to take any remedies. Yesterday he was very sick and persist ed to the last that he would get better. He was probably insane, having been an inmate years ego of Kansas asylum. He was quite wealthy, and will be bur- fed tomorrow by Undertaken Logan.
 While the names are withheld, there is, nevertheless, in course or orgsnizs- tion in this city very strong syndicate, and limited in mum bers, that proposes to operate in the Yukon next summer. Esoh subscriber is required to pay in g, 300 in cash, and by this means suf- hcisns amount is guaranteed to equip the party for at leest five years. The services of reliable person have been secured, end when the party starts next spring they will have through him clear knowledge of Aiss'AR and the | r19sns to carry through thsaf proisct.
 Miniature photographs of DF. Gsorge i RsyEolds are flying thick and fast over ths. Country, and batch of them were | received In Prescott today, together i with much spicy literature covering the l 7iSeeer of thst speedy gentleman. It | sseems shat the Dr. Reynolds Prescott l once had was not the genuine article | and the original DF. Reynolds wants | his scalp and his diplomas back, which | weEe stolen. Many waPrents are out | for the Pfescott doctor and they seem | to want him real bad
 Dick Douglsss has gone to the east. i With the departure of Richard there goes the revings of 8 well. known and | generously inclined person of this city whose utteEances in public are better left unssid. There is one thing that inn nj fee |