Bisbee daily review., 1917-06-24
ALL YAVAPA| PROPERTIES MAKE GOOD
 SH0W|NGS
Promising Egological Con- tinue To Prevail In Main Working Shaft of Verde Apex And Venture Hill.
REMOVING THE WATER
 FROM JEROME VICTOR
United Verde Consolidated Is Being Reorganized; Gsds- den Shaft Now Down APO Feet, Work Continues.
(By William P. De Wolf.l

PRESCOTT, June 23.-Promi sing geological conditions continue to pre- vail in the main working shaft which is being sunk jointly by the Venture Hill and Verde Apex Copper compan- ies near the end line of the first men, toned and the side line of the last mentioned estate. At depth trifle in excess of 200 feet the shaft is pass ing through a soft sehist wall isl preg- mated with cholcopyrite. Assay dis close a per cent copper content.
 During the recent but brief lers' strike at Jerome these properties. like the majority of properties there Fere closed down. The enforced suspension of operations permitted water to raise in the shaft and delayed for several days the resumption of sinking alter the strike embargo had been removed. Fhe inertia came at a most incpPOr- tune time for the arrangements of the two companies, as mining engineers were then enroute to make an exanin- ation of the properties for eastern cap italists. It is reported. however. that the delayed inspection will be made early in July.
 By the resumption of operations at the property of the Baumann Mines company, located about three miles northeast of Humboldt. another active prospect has been added 10 the many quickened of late along the south eX- tension of the Verde mineral belt. Dur ing the past few days three carloads of machinery and other mine materials have been delivered at the company's Baby shaft, the point selected for fu- ture exploration. This shaft is being retimbered and placed in miner-like condition. A treasury fund has been secured ample to meet the expense en- tailed in developing the property at depth. It would appear as though the development campaign was certain of success as the mineral showing al sur face and nominal depth is very en- couraging.
 Unwatering Jerome Victor.
 The task of unwatering the shaft on the estate of the Jerome Victor EN- tension Copper company. at Jerome. was resumed upon settlement of the recent strike. and is being furthered with all possible dispatch. This prop erty. one of the most favorably located in the Verde district. has experienced a series of handicaps of most dis couraging nature during the past year. such as water trouble. engine trouble. trouble. pumping trou- ble and mine management trouble. It has. however. the financial backing of Michigan mining men who are familiar with the irritating delays which at times attach to mining work and the best means of offsetting them.
 w. A. Nicholson. the recently ap- pointed superintendent. brings tO the of the property a wealth of practical mining knowledge gained in the copper mines of the Lake Supe- rior country. Under his direction progress is more rapid than formerly and is attended by fewer mishans. The objective is depth of 1900 feet where a long drive that shows pronounced copper indications has been extended we'll toward the line of the famous United Verde mine. adjoining.
 Mine and Mill Equipment.
 A 2O-stamp mill and other min and mine equipment have been ordered by the dierctorate Of the Mckinley Min ing company following the discovery of very promising body of high grade ore at depth of TOO feet The strike was made in crosscut 800 feet out from the shaft station and was attended by the tapping of workings freed from water. It Is the purpose to reduce the ores directly at
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