Mohave County miner., 1914-06-20
Finds Mining Districts of the
 State in Splendid Form,

morning from two weeks trip through the mining districts of the state, says Arizona was never more attractive nor never had brighter out look in mining.
 Not only are the large producers making steady expansion in their proven ore areas and acquiring new and promising holdings for develop ment, but they are also putting mil lions in the aggregate Into surface lm- provements of mining and ore reduc- tion plants.
 At Jerome. Mr. Walsh found the largest surface activity in improve ments at present prevalent in the state. His opinion is that it wlll be another year before the United Verde is in the full enjoyment of It's better ments in plant and transportation facilities, although they will probably blow in the new smelter this fall. The transportation line to the shelter from the mines. however, will not be finish ed in It's entirety until sometime later. This line enters the mines through tunnel connection with the lower levels, and will provide an ideal de- livery system, subject to operation with high efficiency. The new smelt- ing plant IS conceded to be the last word in reduction plant construction and in high etticlency will vie with the new plant of the c. x A. at Doug las, although capacity is much less at Jerome. Much skilled labor is now employed on construction at Jerome, while the mine is working it's usual full com plement of men. In conse- Quence there is much more than the usual prosperity in the camp, which has been very active the last year.
 At Inspiration, MT. Walsh found the Inspiration opening it's main drifts and rapidly getting in readiness for production. The work at this prop erty in the mining division, he states, appeals to the miner in very strong manner, representing thoroughness, permanency and the very best that the science of mining has developed for the most advantageous working of the ground, with the maximum of atten- tion at the same time given to pro- tection of the workings and the well fare of employees.
 Inspiration concentrator and fota- tion plant construction is going along as rapidly as it can be carried with the attendance of thoroughly first-class workmanship. At the smelter site there is much structural steel on the ground, together with a considerable amount of the smelter equipment. Concrete foundations are going in and the shelter site is the scene of much endeavor on the part of large and well organized construction force. The shelter is being erected by the International, the Cole-Ryan smelling organization, the members of which are among the large stockholders of the Inspiration. It is expected that ultimately the Miami concentrators will be handled by this shelter, which will divert these from Greene Cananea smelter, in which the same interests hold the controlling interest.
 At Globe, Walsh met Harry Bark. doll, mine superintendent with Old Dominion, and enjoyed comprehen- sive look through the properties of that company. which he says are in fine shape. Mr. Barkdoll, who went to Old Dominion from here year ago. after long term with Blsbee mines, deslred to be rene bered to his old friends, who always find welcome from him in Globe and are made to feel at home. Old Dominion has ma terially reduced It's costs in the last year and has more improvements ahead in this respect. It is now be- ginning to get results from the new in- stallations of equipment, which are not yet wholly concluded, and which have cost above half million dollars. The mines are looking fine and in some of the new territory where they are operating they are getting results which occasion enthusiasm even from one familiar with Bisbes underground operations.
 At Ray Walsh found the Ray Con-