Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-12

legitimate, resulted m the awakening of mines and mining, and Navapai county closed one of its most remark able years when the curtain dropped on 1915. At no time in its mineral history have the efforts of capital and labor been so signally effective. From all four corners of the county, the echo is heard of diligcnt develop ment and earnest effort. individually as well as collectively. The Haunt ing of stocks is superseded by hay ing something to show, getting into the ground without noise, and strug- gling zealously for foundation of stability. The accomplishment has been notable. Today there is q feel ing of confidence such as has never before been known. and the furry days Of a decade ago are sidctrackcd as but of memory.
 Reviewing the splendid year that has just closed, absolute evidence and convincing facts can be thrown or the screen to substantiate the big movements now on the boards of Yavapai's dawning new era, and with out any coloring whatever
 The Clarkdale Shelter.
 Is there anything that can be more justly and proudly pointed to by the mining element Of this field to acclaim than what the new Clark dale smelter typhcs? This plant was completed in 1915. that the output O. the great United Verde might be cared for from the standpoint of double tha. heretofore treated, or on a basis of 5000 tons per day as against less than l.5OO tons thereto fore. This mine has been a steady producer since 1888. and in 1910, its life is computed at over scventy-iive years hence, so far as diamond drill exploration can fathom. It continues to hold the big key to the treasure vaults of Yavapai.
 The Little Daisy.
 When a few months ago, the strik- ing of the richest copper ore zone the State had ever known. occurred on the l,200-foot level of this prop erty. the field heretofore held in its exclusive grasp by the United Verde. passed away Tie Daisy takes its place as rival of the big one, and as development goes ahead, this belief gains credence every minute. As re- markable as it may appear, there is no other mine in all of the wide cop per field Of Arizona that can snip car after car of red metal of the fabulous value oi B per cent. or return SS,O00 to each load. This was repeatedly demonstrated in 1915. It is stated that during 1915 this property pro duccd in gross figures over S3500O0. It is still developing and yielding and is rated in its infancy.
 The Copper Chief.
 After passing through develop mcnt era for over twenty years, this property is now in the productive stage. A few months ago a modern plant. equipped with cyaniding as a speciality. commenced its onslaught against immense resources held in na- turc's tight grip below, conservative ly computcl at over 100000 tons. The new mill is running iaily and successfully al the rate of treating 15O tons per day. The principal re covery is gold. This group belong to the Verde belt. and makes the third bonanza 10 the credit of that field.
 The Green Monster.
 Taking the cut from tGe above trio of big ones. as a safe guide. and ap- preciatiyc of what development; has demonstrated in all them. the found- ing in the latter part of 1915, of this new organization. was crystalizcd under auspices which are regarded as decidedly favorable. Preliminary operations are under way. and the expectation of another copper field being fully determined is best shown in the earnesmcss as well as eager ness of many leading Arizonans in and out of the mining business 10 come forward willingly and voluntari- r. with their money to finance the project This syndicate is happily and fortunately facing a future which |; best reflected in what its packers inaintain-the creation Of another copper that will prove astounding, fl in fact, not a revelation. It is at the