Mohave County miner., 1909-02-27
The Riches of Arizona.

ls great country and has great fu- ire in its many natural and wonder ful resources. First of all, and from which the greater revenue is derived. is the immense mining industry, es- pecially copper and gold.
 It may be mentioned that Arizona has been a steady producer of copper since about 1878, Morenci and Clifton being the oldest camps. Then comes the great camp of Bisbee, which is owned by the Phelps-Dodge people. Then we will come to the Jerome mine owned by Clark, which has made him immensely rich. Then we come to Globe, which was first a gold and silver camp, but as depth was obtained it was turned into great copper pro- ducer. Then comes the Ray property, which is an immense low-grade prop osition, just on the verge of beginning . to pay. Then we may mention the Christmas mines, owned by Washing ton, D. c. people. Then there is the London-Arizona, a fine property; also the Two Queens, which contained some very rich gold on the surface and is showing copper values as depth is ob- tained. Then we come to the c. & A., a new camp of fine promise, which is on the main copper belt running from Jerome, Clifton, Globe and on to Bis bee. The Sibley, also in the same ne glborhood, and the C. & A. are go- ing ahead. The Mammoth mines are also producing some gold, especially the Mohawk.
 Then we must not forget the gold mines. There is the King of Arizona, the Gold Roads, the Congress mine, the Octave, Fools Gulch, the old Bo- nanza or Harqua Hala, and the old Vulure has begun operations. It has lain idle for number of years, but produced some l7,OOO,0OOS in its day. It is, we believe, the oldest gold mine in the territory, having been discov- cred in 1863; and many other proper ties of merit in the way of gold and copper, too numerous to mention. be- sides quite a number of silver proposi- tions, among which was the famous Silver King, which produced some 16,- COG, 0,0O0S, also the Tombstone mines and quite a number of lead and zinc prop critics.
 We look on Arizona to be first in copper before great while, as statis- tics go to show the wonderful gain over any other territory in the red metal. Yet we claim Arizona is but in it's infancy in mining. There are new finds being made all over the ter ritory, and will no doubt continue to be made for many years to come. Now, since our panicky year is over and the election settled, we look for renewed activity in mining. Copper should 20 to from Is to IS cents, and stay at some unmg like that figure. Then you will see the greatest production in the next four years that the world has ever
 
 of our mines, but space and time will not permit, as we must tell you of the next great pursuit which has been brought about by our hardy pioneer miners, who first blazed the trail all over the golden west.
 Agriculture by irrigation is grow ing very fast. First we mention the Salt River valley, which has produced for many years, but it is to soon be- come greater by the completion of the Roosevelt dam, which project is backed by the government and is expected to be completed in 1909, whereby suffic- tent water will be stored to irrigate 24O,OOO acres of land. This is a garden to look at, being an immense level tract, and, owing to the mild climate, crops are produced the whole year round; that is, some crops, such as vegetables of certain varieties. AL falfa is the principal crop, one being able to cut some six crops a year, and then rent out the pasture which the crops were taken from for 2S per head per month to stockmen, who bring their cattle in from the ranges and finish them up for market. Canta- toupes produce fine, as much as 2OOS per acre being a common occurrence. Big crops of barley and wheat are raised to perfection. Several kinds of fruit do well, especially oranges and