The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1907-04-11

VI COHSuIIlIIS eng lucSIS' AlCA'
Veitch, formerly general manager OF
the Arizona Copper company, at Cliff
ton, Alex. Mclean, formerly super
intendent of mines of the A. G. COM
pany, II. G. Catlin, of New York,
and Philip Poore, of London. Messrs.
w. II. Adams, w. B. Davis, Philip
Poore and H. G. Catlin were the en-
gineers and mining experts who ex-
amined and reported upon the pro-
perties and it was upon their recon-
mendation that the company has de-
cided to come into the district.
A sample shipment of II tons was
made to the A. G. smelter this week
from the Celtic group of claims which
returned Oil per cent copper to the
ton. Considerable development work
has been done on this property and it
has passed the prospect stage. 1t is
| beyond doubt one of the best proper
ties in the district.
Work is being pushed in the Cham
bone tunnel, which is now in $50
feet and is in ore that will aver
age we'll in copper. The copper Cliff
tunnel, which is also in ore, has adj
vanced 275 feet and on the 200 level
of the keystone No. II ore has been
encountered that will average better
than 10 per cent copper
The Lezinsky properties, which are
now owned by the new company, and
on which considerable work has been
done with pleasing results, will be
further prospected with the regular
core drills. The Copper Bluff on
which a crosscut has been run a dis
lance of 26 feet above the water
level, developed a large body of sui
phide ore that will average 81 per
cent copper. Diamond drills will be
installed upon this property at once
and it will be prospected below the
water level.
A large force of miners are now en-
ployed by the company on development
work and the number will be increased
as fast as the men can be secured.
All work will be done on a gigantic
scale and the company proposes to
fully develop its property before con-
sidering the erection of d smelling
plant in this district. However, the
present high price of copper will en-
able them to ship ore at
handsome profit and it has been de-
cided by the company to do so. The
ore will be shipped to the Shannon
smelter, which concern is prepared to
handle almost any amount of custom
ores, in addition to its own ore supply.
The future of the new company is a
bright one, as it starts with plenty of
capital, an excellent holding of claims,
high-priCed copper and all the essen
tials necessary to make it grand
success. The Amalgamated company
will be good thing for this district
and enters the field with the conf
dence of local people.
Regular ore shipments have again
been commenced from the Ash Peak
mines. During the Congested condi-
ton of freighting, caused by floods,
the ore bins we're filled and work had
to be discontinued. Everything is
in excellent condition and work in
the mines is being pushed.
The ladies of the Baptist church
gave Sunday School picnic at Cor
Onado last Saturday, to which all the
children of Clifton were invited. The
picnic was we'll attended by the young
folks and all had a pleasant time.
Quite a number of elderly ladies &C
companied the children.
jeff Dunagan, who has resided in
Clifton the past ten years has deCid-
ed to hunt a new location. temporar-
lily at least. He left for Globe last
week where he will pull off a horse
race and then will go to Ell Paso,
where he expects to make his home
in the future. He has many old time
friends in this section who regret his
departure and wish him success in his
new home.
Mesdames j. S. Horton and Harry
l.. Wilkinson visited Douglas last
week, where they attended an inter
esting convention of the Baptists of
Arizona. The Baptists have gained
great deal of ground during the
past few years in Arizona and the en-
thusiastic gathering at Douglas
means new energy. The next con-
vention will show great gains and it
is likely that many new churches will
DS leu.
John Mcneil, boss carpenter of the
Shannon Copper company, made a
trip to Deming last week. He in
formed his friends that he was going
to transact some important business
the ma ure of which he refused to
tell. Upon his return to Clifton last
week with a handsome bride in his
the secret was disclosed
and his many friends fell over each |
other to offer their congratulations.
The happy couple we're rendered a
swell cerenade by the Shannon boys
who secured the services of the Cliff
ton band. A number of popular we'd
ding selections were rendered after
which Nc opened his heart, received
the boys gracefully and then directed
them to a nice retreat where refresh
ments were served. Mr.. Mcneil has
been with the Shannon company some
time and is very popular among his
acquaintances. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcneil
will make their home on the hill.
The ERA joins their many friends in
extending congratulations.
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