Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1904-06-15

through the mountains which would
develop the vast mineral resources at
great depth, would open up the
water courses, which apparently exist
under the mountains, the waters from.
which could be used to irrigate the
parcbed land of the valley and an
electric line could also be run
through the tunnel connecting the
town of Jerome aud the entire eastern
slope of the mountains more directly
with Prescott.
Mr.. Fogg said at first glance such
a project might seem unreasonable,
but cited to other enterprises, APP
parently as unreasonable, but which
had proven great successes.
| While il was not expected that
sufficient water could be obtained to
reclaim the whole of Lonesome Valley,
it is believed that enough would be
obtained to change large portion of
it from barrenness to productiveness.
Reduction plants could be establish
ed right at the mouth OF the tunnel,
where the ore obtained from the min
real lodges could be economically
treated, while an electric line of rail
road between Prescott and the eastern
slope of the mountains would be of
incalculable benefit to Prescott.
In fact such an enterprise carried
through to completion and success
would be of inestimable benefit to the
territory, and particularly to this
northern portion.
Mr.. Fogg referred to the great sue
cess achieved already by the construc-
ton of the Newhouse tunnel in Colo
raGo where only one object was aimed
at-that of mining. In the enterprise
suggested by him three important
objects are possible, viz: Mining, ir-
rigation ard transpor alton, the sue
cess of either one of which would
make it a profitable enterprise. AS
stated the mineCal resources of the
mountains have been proven. As to
the water, Mr.. Fogg referred to the
experiences of the Yavapai Copper
Company in their mining operations,
in the discovery of water apparently
under pressure, being forced to the
surface. In reference to the water prob
lem, Mr.. Fisher, who has conducted
surveys i'll every portion of the noun
tains corroborated Mr.. Fogg's theory
and said the formation pitched to the
east and in mauy of the ravines and
canyons on that side of the noun
tains springs were found, the pressure
of the water in the mountains bring
ing it to the surface in this way.
While no preliminary surveys have
been made, Mr.. Fogg estimated the
length of the tunnel at about five
miles and its cost at anywhere from
50, 600, 600 up. He says that to some
these figures might seem startling but
it is a we'll known fact that large
amounts of money in the east are
seeking investment. The amounts are
large not only in the aggregate but
there are numerous amounts in large
sums each and the possessors of these I
vast sums would rather invest in a
single enterprise if it is feasible than
to seek number of smaller oues and |
properly presented, he believes such I
an enterprise could not fail to attract /
the attention Of capital.
Long before its completion the 1
enterprise should commence to be pro-
ductive.
Mr.. Fogg said that all ne would ask
of the people of this county, for such
an enterprise. would be their moral
support and encouragement and it was
for the purpose of their seeing for
themselves the possibilities as De
saw them, that be had invited this
party of representative citizens to
make this visit.
The speeches we're all felicitous and
the moral support Of those present was !
freely pledged TO the enterprise pro-
posed by Mr.. Fogg, as the advantages
are apparent even at a casual glance.
After a sojourn of twenty-four hours
in this delightful place the PARTY re
turned to Prescott much pleased with
the trip, the pleasures it had afforded
as we'll as the information which had
been obtained.
The road to the Yavapai Copper
Camp runs by the mill aud mine of
the Yeager Canyon Copper Company
both Of which were found in full
operation
The Journal Miner will hail with
pleasure the day when this mammoth
enterprise suggested by Mr.. Fogg
may be commenced and when com
pleted it would mean a city of very
large proportions for Prescott.
Actress Nan Patterson, who was in
the cab with Caesar Young at the time
of his tragic death IN New York, has
been indicted for his murder.
Utah officials propose to keep the
Colorado union miners who have been
ordered dep0rted out of that state.
They have troubles of their own.
Chicago is following in the foot
steps of New York by making war on
the bookmakers at horse races.