The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1871-05-13
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the low range of neighboring hills to the south
east OF this town. The first discovery of the
probable existence Of coal was made by Il. u.
and John A. Norton, in company with Charles
A. Brossman, about the time above indicated.
These gentlemen, from the first discovery of
Groupings, worked faithfully and energetically
in search Of the hidden Black Diamond treas
ure that they believed 10 be imbosomed some
where in old Mother Earth near the vicinity Of
the outcroppings upon the surface Of the
ground, until about one year ago, when the
Central Pacific Railroad Company took hold
of the work II prospecting aud pushed II for
ward for some two or three months without
developing anything Of n very substantial
character. The trst-named parties then again
gave it another trial, aud continued to work up
To about the LIST Of November, 1870, with
varied success. Duringt their entire operations
they sank or eIcavated three shafts upon the
coal field at different points, varying ia depth
from 100 to 100 feet; they also run two incline
shafts, or tunnels. one Of which reached the
distance of l25 feet in depth following a vein
Of az to ; inches thick Of fair quality of
coal. About the middle of November, 1870,
the Central Pacific Railroad Company again
took hold OF the matter in good earnest,
through their Superintendent and coal expert,
Mr.. Tompkins, who after making necessary
and complete preparations, continued the work
Of prospecting with undated energy. The
point selected by Mr.. Tompkins for the Phr-
pose OF prospecting Is about three-fOurths Of "A
mile TO the southeast Of Elko, where be
erected n boring apparatus and commenced
operations. At the depth OF 80 feet, frpm the
surface, tho hrst Tein'of coal vas pene tyaied.
which some ~ feet in thickness. The
work was still continued, and upon reaching
the depth Of l3O feet another vein of coal OF
fair quality, of 81 feet in thickness. was devel-
oped. Notwithstanding these discoveries, the
boring was continued, under the firm belief
that a still larger vein and a better quality of
coal wOuld ultimately be found Such has
proven To be fact by the discovery and devel.
oPnient, at the depth % $50 feet, of q splen-
did vein Of 4 "a feet in thickness of the best
quality Of coal which has been opened ont TO
them. The specimens shown us by the Super
intendent are superior to the best Rocky
Mountain coal. Many coal mining eI perts tina,
have examined the specimens, declare that the
coal in question strongly resembles the Cum
beriand coal aud in their opinion Is equally as
good. The vein runs southwest 10 northeast,
with dip or incline 10 the northwest. Mr.
Tompkins went below Yesterday to report 20
the company his success. Upon his return it
is anticipated that A large force will be put
upon the mine. The shining Black Diamond
that was brought 10 light on Thursday Of this
week made glad the hearts Of many OF our cit
liens, and during the day quite number
went over aud took u look at the mine. Be-
yond all question this development will add
much To the wealth and permanent prosperity
of this town. We now see the dawn Of better
days looming mp in the distance for Elko upon
solid and substantial basis. We shall here
after refer to this subject more fully.
FRoM PArISADE.---A friend writing from Pal
isadc, May llth. gives us the following inter
esting matters of uuws from that place:
w. K. Griffin, agent for Wells, Fargo K Co.
shipped for the first ten days in May, 81 bans
Of refined bullion, valued at S45,570. ...r.
Shipments Of crude bullion by The Railroad
Company ARE largely on the increase.
l.. I, Hogle ~ filing large orders for lumber
for Railroad, Mineral Hill and Eureka districts.
The Public School was opened here on Mon.
day last by Miss Haskell.
The ElkO fast freight line Is expected here
this evening and will take on freight for Eu.
rekR and Hamilton.
Corr DBTRrCr. From Smith Vandreillen
who came down on Tuesday last from Nom
tain City. NO obtain the following item In TO
gard to the Eldorado mine The shafts dowr
fifty feet, showing n ledge two feet wide nj tn,
bottom, Of very rich mineral. The pulp assay
OF the last lOH tons taken ont Of the shaft wa,
S225 20, and all Indications are favorable a,
they 60 down on the ledge Of its increasing il
richness as well ns in extent Eight men mr.,
kept constantly ut work sinking on the mail
shaft.
CozT.-Tho willows that line the beautiful
stream that moandcrs through the alknli bot
toms Of this section, make a oozy place to "kil
time. "a tho shade IN not only delightful bu
yon escape the noise hustle and stir that con
hnnhlly dina the ear in the business thor
oughtnres of the city. "Oh. for a lodge il
some vast Wilderness" saith the poet, bu
give ms the willows these May days for soil,
comfort.
Ice. Fred Wilson, the pioneer ice man O
Elko, Is again in his element, dealing out con
gealed water TO his patrons Behind his it'll
bays, seated on an iceberg. Fred takes thing
cody, caring but little how the world wag
80 he can get A game Of freeze.out nj ever
door. ThiH Office is indebted to him for
generous supply during the week.
MonE TcE,--Eli George swung around tn
corner yesterday morning and moorcd a oak
Office M big M "all out doors" right in tn
middle Of the office. The devil amused him
self during tho dizzy in breaking II into conveu
lent pieces for nse, but ms we go 10 pres
We have enough left ~ il 20 float a good size,
boy on down tho Humboldt. Thanks. Eli.
WnIrE SuLrnER SrnrSos. Tho carriage 4
these popular springs runs every hour. an,
persons that have tho time should pay them
visit. If not for ablutions, 10 sec the great WI
riety of plants and shrubbcry now in fnll bloom
IN their now conservatory, Tho odor Of
thousand flowers intoxicate the senses wbnI
within this miniature floral world. ,r--r...-a.
WIN. NJ. GrLLEariS, Esq. made his' appear
anco in town fow days since, With his coun