Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1905-12-20
JESSIE MINES COMPANY PLANS A
 BIG PROJECT.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

most magnificent mining propositions ever projected in this section of Ari- zona was announced yesterday morn ing in this city on the termination of a meeting of the boad of directors of Jessie Mines Co.
 The board of electors of this syndi cate were called together for the speci- fic purpose of considering the future of the Jessie in many respects, and the main question discussed was an agree ment to raise large amount of capital necessary to carry out the work now outlined to a point that the extensiE C interests of this enterprise warrant.
 The sentiment of the stockholders was unanimous to that end, and it was decided to go ahead with the project as outlined by the management, and inau- gurate the work as soon as practicable. Inside of ninety days from date it is said the rehabilitating of this famous group of mining claims will be under headway on the plan agreed upon.
 What Is Contemplated.
 The purpose of the Jessie is to erect mill having a daily capacity of at least 200 tons treatment, and to which will be added a cyanide plant to handle the tailings therefrom. The building of a 800 horse power pumping plant to be located on the Agua Fria, on site purchased some time ago by the company, is also authorized. From this point a pipe line to the dump of the Jessie shaft or to the mill site. will be laid, and an electrical line of lighting purposes for the mine, will also be strung. As well will other equip ment necessary be introduced at the Agua Fria station.
 The distance from the mine to the pumping station will be about six miles, and a survey of the route was made some months ago in anticipation of the work being sooner or later com menced.
 Another question of absolute i'm portance concurred in was for the com pletion of the mine work so as to fa- cilitate development of the extensive and rich ore bodies of the Jessie ground. To that end the main work ing shaft that has been enlarged to double compartment to depth of at present 265 feet, will be continued to a depth of 1000 feet, thus insuring the practical and thorough exploitation of the Jessie vein to a great depth, and it also will afford the working to ad vantage of ground known to be rich at upper points, or in the old workings.
 The above improvements form the nu- cleus of what is deemed as necessary to give this property a show to demon strate the merit of its wealth, and when it is perfected or carried out on the plan agreed upon, there should result one of the best paying gold mining en- terprises in the southwest.
 Improvements Made.
 The Jessie is partially equipped to meet any additions of an improved character. The finest and most com shaft house in this section is two large boilers are in place, an S0-horse power air compressor | of the latest manufacture is ready, a | 1O-stamp mill is on the ground, and | various other mechanical utilities are in place to further the operation of the | ground in conjunction with what IS To support any eX- pense that may be necessary to carry out the plan now decided on for this there is an immense ore dump, that was created through past workings on this property, which is conserva- lively valued at sum that will more than reimburse the company for the expense they expect to meet in placing any additional machinery on the ground.
 Wholesome Endorsement.
 During the meeting of the directors of this company, the administration Of Hon. John s. Jones, the president, was openly commended, and not a dissenting. voice was heard. By resolution it was made to show on the records of the books that his accounts and reports were accepted and approved Of, and in every instance his management was commended.
 Stockholders Investigate.
 The New York stockholders in tha Jessie were present at the meeting. Previous to the coDvening of this meet mo, 4ba1- srap+ sa,-aral 1o1-g ;p ;DcDaas l