Mohave County miner., 1918-02-09
MUCH ACTIVITY REPORTED IN
 JEROME DIST.
(By P. R. Milnes)

| HRESCOII, Feb. 7.-JerOme's $ boast that it will be the largest and most permanent mining camp, not alone in the United States, but in the world, is in a fair way of fulfillment. Following the subsistence of the boom, which came on the heels of the bring ing in of the United Verde Extension, it was predicted by many that decid- ed drop in population and excitement would be witnessed. But Jerome has progressed in the past year in such a marvellous manner that despite the erection of a modern hotel and many private homes and houses to rent, the camp is still overcrowded and it is all most impossible to get place to sleep unless accommodations are reserved in advance. The congestion will be par tially but not wholly relieved in the near future by the construction of a 46 apartment building, or half dozen structures containing eight apart ments each by the United Verde. The plans are already drawn and in the hands of Senator w. A. Clark in New York, and upon receipt of his appro- val will be started by the first of March at the latest. The building or buildings will be fireproof and steam heated and are designed for the ac- commodation of the employees of the company and will be rented to them at S25 per month.
 Potassium Deposit Discovered
 Jerome has added to her mineral laurels by the discovery of potassium, one of the essentials of modern agri- culture, industry, and what is more important at the present time, the waging of war. The one sample that has been assayed runs 3.30 per cent potassium, or approximately S112.50 a ton. Tom Smart, the owner of the claims located in the vicinity of Wal nut Springs, about 31a miles west of Jerome, has asked the United States Buveau of Mines to send an expert to- determine the extent of the deposit, which may be of incalculable benefit to the government.
 C. and J. Big Deal Pending
 c. M. Garrison, of New York, sec ond vice president of the Calumet and Jerome, is now in Jerome in connec- tion with an offer made by Gotham syndicate for an interest in the prop erty. Terms have been wired and a reply is now being awaited. "If this deal goes through it will mean the more rapid development of the Calu- met and Jerome" stated MT. Garrison. of it does not go through, we shall simply proceed with development along the lines we are now pursuing. We have every confidence in the prop erty. Personally, never felt more than I do right now, after going through the new workings on the 500 foot level"
 Shelter Work Delayed
 The lack of bricks with which to complete the smokestack is all that prevents the blowing in of the first blast furnace of the United Verde Ex- tension shelter within 50 days. A good start has been made in the con struction of the first furnace which will be of 800 tons daily capacity. ! Much of the heavy iron and steel re- quired to complete it is now en route from Pittsburg. Three converters are to be used to supplement the first furnace. They will probably be com pleted before the smokestack IS ready for use. As soon as furnace No. is finished work will be started on fur mace No. 2, which will be duplicate.
 Unwatering Progressing
 The shaft at the West United Verde | formerly the Jerome Victor Extension, is unwatered down to the 1000 foot point. A few days more will find the shaft dry down to the 1900 foot sta ton, but it will be some time before the extensive workings on that level are unwatered. As soon as the un- process is completed the shaft will be sunk to 200O feet, where drifting and crosscutting will begin.
 POrphyry Contact Out
 The long-sought porphyry contact las been cut at the Verde Combina- .ion. Instead of being BIO feet north ,f the shaft on the 600 level, as it is 1t the tunnel level, 375 feet above, it s 5SO feet away. But it trends from southwest, like all the main forma- ions in the Jerome district. Between he schist and porphyry there is two ,eet of white quartz carrying a little ,halcopyrite. "We now have every jingle indication at the Combination hat we had at the United Verde Ex- ension before the big strike was made .here," states Manager Dave Morgan. There the ore lies between porphyry md porphyry or between porphyry { md schist. The striking of this schist- ,orphyry contact makes the Combina- ] ion look a great deal better to me han it ever looked before" l