Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1910-04-06
ACTIVITY
IN NJ CABE
SECTION
Development Pronounced
In That Mining
District
(From Saturdays Daily

TO report Waut NtHt''"a' ~ 'NH
Rybon, a resident Of that mining
city, much activity is noticeable at
the many camps, than has prevailed
for several years, and II is the gen
eral belief from the interest being
shown the district by prospective
investors, a splendid future is await.
ing the section. The desirability of
that feel das an operating center is
due to the close proximity Of its
many mines 10 the Humbolds smelter,
which is ready to blow In, ana
through the economical transportation
facilities to the market in evidence,
this feature gives IL an attractive
regard with the intending pun
chaser.
The prominence Of that field IL
being shown by the coming in Of
the line Of the Arizona Power com.
pany. the first mining enterprise to
receive the electrical current being
the Mount Elliott Consolidated Mines
company. The wire is coming over
the hill from Huron and ms it travels
10 the Dividend mine Of the above
syndicate it will probably tap the
intervening properties. The advent
Of this power is awaited with much
interest by all in that section, and
that II will be utilized by several
companies as well rs individual op-
orators is only question Of a short
time.
The most active company in that
zone at the present time is the
Mount Elliott, and reports that come
from the miners below of the condi.
ton prevailing in the deeper work.
ings are Of the most gratifying ma
ture.
The resumption of work on the
old Ticonderoga mine created a gen
| eral discussion In old time mining
circles, and many n thrilling remin.
iscence was recalled when that pic.
| neer mine was the scene Of fabulous
gold production from its limited depth
while on the top were men armed
to keep the Apaches out Of range.
The general opinion Of men CONVEX
SAINT with that property is Of the
brightest, this belief being based on
what il produced in the yellow metal
in the early days and before il was
closed down through vexatious legis
lation that followed among its own.
ers.
| At the famous old Gladstone mine
the unwatering Of the works is 60
ing on and reports are in cireula
| ton that this noteworthy move il
preliminary to resumption. This move
ment creates great amount Of in
terest, the mine for several years
being one of the heaviest gold pro
dueers in the county, and was closed
down a short time ago after the ex
piration Of q lease. Business men OF
McCabe are anxiously awaiting the
resumption Of this enterprise.
At the Triangle mine, under the
superintendency Of Thomas Marmont
three shifts are at work, unwaterine
the property, and il 10 expected thu
mine win be open and ready for do
velopment in about ten days. Ex
ploitation considered, the property Il
rated - attractive in the dsspe
workings. The property has beer
closed for several years, and recent
ly was taken over by n new syn
dictate.
At the Little Jack, splendid con
ditions are in evidence, and q body
Of ore ranging from fourteen inche
to eighteen inches, 10 shown. Al
depth progresses, however, the pay
streak Is widening, and the grade Il
improving also. Streaks Of ore from
this mine rnn to as high as 1905
per ton. The property is rated a
one Of the coming gold producers Of
that Aeld, and work progresses sat
isfactorily under the superintendent,
Of G. W. Ruffner.
At the Grand Mountain, on tn,
Humboldt side, II. l.. Dwight Of Lo
Angeles, has day and night shift
at work. He is sinking on the veil
from the old shaft that reached sixt,
feet in depth with day and nigh
shifts. The yield is lead and silve
with "a values in gold.
The Independence Is under activ,
operation by w. II. Jones, n son o,
John 8. Jones, and excellent reports
In production are heard from tn,
property. This mine bears a goo,
name In the district, and the exten
sive exploitation going on is said I,
be attended with gratifying results
The intention Ia to mill the ore an,
to continue exploitation to grea
depth.
Superintendent Dairy, at the Red
man claims, continues development
with two shifts nj work his inten
tion being TO operate steadily an,
TO exploit the ground TO depth. III
has moist on the ground and afte
production reaches an available ton
mage, the mill will be started M
The systematic manner in which thi
nine Is being opened creates favor
able consideration.
| c. p. Wingheld, who has been on
Grating siIverf paiena and cope
property between McCabe and Huro,
for several months, made n shipmen
few days ago OF n car load Of or
that was sent 10 the smcltcr a
Needles. His interests are said 4
be looking good.