Bisbee daily review., 1903-08-02
< Clifton-Morenci Mining District H<

It must be evident from the great number of capitalists and others con- ing into this territory. sekirg in
 yes. men and properties. that Arizona has the eyes of the country upon her. This is not to be wondered at, from the enormous output D her copper mines and the constant developing Of new properties. It is rare day that companies are not organized and mon ey to The extent of s50.00O dollars to '; million or so exchanging hands for transfers of claims to owners who purchase them with the sole purpose of immediate development.
 No part of Arizona is adding to wealth and reputation of the territory faster than the Clifton and Morenci district.
 It would almost seem that away in the vista of ages in the past. Dame Nature. looking forward anl down the aisles of time, had selected the canyon the ideal spot. upon which some day in the foothills of the Cor nnados would be erected the most unique and charming mining town in all Arizona. It would almost seem that energetic persevering and determined men had really divined Natures wishes. and in response to their weary days of pros pecting had placed the minerals in these mount aims, at this very spot, that artificial means might be used to carry out the natural architecture, which jumbling, rolling nature in its rum blings had already provided. It would almost appear farther, that the proper persons had been placed in possession of the properties on which Morenci is built. that in thei rwisdom and with the means at their command they have wrought out the problem of reducing canyons to a townsite. and furnishing the cleanly. handsome little city, re- siding, like Rome, on her seven hills.
 The history of Morenci begins away back in the year 1SS0-nearly quar- ter of a century ago-when. after pros pectors had for seven years previoP. tramped the hills and by actual pan ming had located minerals in Eagle and Gold gulches No work had been done upon the claims located further than actual assessment work by those pi- oneers who had staked out the ground. until, in the year previously noted, William Church, one of the earliest copper pioneers and prospectors came along. and being sati fled as to the richness of the mineral belt of Mo renci, he purchased some located claims. and having some means. pro- ceeded at once to develop his re- gently acquired property.
 Could the conditions. and particularly the early conditions, of Morenci be un- derstood thoroughly the newcomer to this district, only the highest admira- ton could be expressed for the plucky and gallant evidence of perseverance, patience. unyielding energy and feaT- elss expen iituTe of every dollar he personally possessed, backing his faith in the mines of the place. Per sistentiy did he carry his development work into the bowels of the mountains. until the reward he had striven to aC- tain came to him in ores, which prom ised him ample gain in his almost soli- tary combat for success.
 Reports of the rich deposits Mr. Church was taking out began to reach the outside world, for it will be borne in mind that access to this portion ). the country was an exceedingly diff cult and dangerous undertaking as well. Indians were overrunning the country, no railroads existed, and the only means of transportation was through the useful jack" and the miners ever-constant friend. the burro
 Men of capital were attracted t1 what Church was doing. among others party of Michigan fnanciers