Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-10-17
LOCAL MINING REVIEW.


A perusal of the annexed mining news
will afford sufficient grounds for the
reasonable expectation OF prosperous
Winter. In the course of our weekly
iaunt through the various hosting works
we see on all sides signs of activity and
hear favorable representations from men
that are supposed to know. The cessa-
ton of the late enormous flow OF water
in the Raymond & Ely must necessarily
have a benefici Il effect on the Meadow
Valley mine thus producing generally
satisfactory result. The past two weeks
while affcrding nice weather to enjoy,
has been too dry to suit mill-men and
teamsters who prefer little more mois-
ture to the unusual heat, glare and blind
ing dust of the present. The mills in
tho vicinity Of Phoebe and Bnllionville
are noisy day and night and giving very
satisfactory returns. The shipments of
bullion for the week ending Oct. 10Th is
S3l, $500.
RAYMOND AND ELY.
The water, which is just now the great
problem, is fairly under control. no.
ticeable decrease in the volume has been
observed since the 1st instant, and dur
ing the last two weeks the force and
quantity of the stream has steadily d.
minisbed. 1t is evident the main reser-
voir is exhausted. the fact that when the
pump is stopped the water does not rise
within forty feet of the old thigh water
mark" being pretty fair evidence that
before long it will cease to be q source
of serious trouble. This is certainly
gratifying, for during the last six months
it has been most annoying and delay
ing drawback The pump, which has
been going at the rate of eleven strokes
minute, now runs at eight, with more
satisfactory result, and the much-vexed
problem OF the water drainage seems
nearer satisfactory solution than at any
previous time. The regular quota of ore
is taken out, giving very satisfactory as.
say; the principal part of the ors at pres
ent taken out coming from the slopes
between the eighth and ninth levels.
The western ground is worked with
about the same result, steady progress
being made. Several new features and
improvements are in contemplation, of
which due mention will be made at the
proper time
MEADOW VALLEY.
The same work is continued in this
mine, that OF running the east drift oil
SUNNI. shaft on the l200-ioot level also
the cross-cut running south, about nc
feet west of the Summit shaft on the
level. Have been shipping large quaint
ties of ore to the Newark mill for reduc
ton, the working of the same having
turned out well. Work on the founda
ton has been partially suspended OWNS
to the anchor bolts and other iron no
having arrived. Teams are hauling tn,
building timber as fast as possible; it il
all cut out at the saw mill but the diff
Guilty lies in getting teams to haul; vii
probably commence work on the buildin
during the week.
ALPS.
The Superintendent, A. J. Blair, ha
put on an increased force of men in tn
mine. and they are now daily extractin
more ore. The ore worked yielded well
and another large batch will be worke
before the first Of the month. The
have not struck the ledge yet in the lowe
drift, but are working hard to accom-
plish 1t, and expect to do so during tn
coming week. The general appearing
OF the mine is improving.
AMERICAN FLAG.
The ninth and tenth levels Of thi
mine are yielding splendidly; there We
hoisted on Friday 40 tons of base o,
winch was sold to the Hamilton Smeltip
S, U.npany, the average assay of this we
Slio per ton. In addition to which the,
oeing extracted large quantity
lree mining ore, enough to keep the mi
constantly employed. The general a,
peafance of the mine is very fa,teripI
FLORAL MILL.
Had been shut down to make necesa,
repairs. but commenced last night ON
batch OF one hundred tons from !,
Raymond & Ely. The last ore work,
was in the early part Of last week. q i
from the Meadow Valley, which work,
very well and gave good returns: n
exact figures we were unable to ob,ai
Mr.. Bidwell being in Bullionville.
PIocHE.
Ledge on 960.foot level gradually i,
proving as dritted upon. both east a,
west. A winse has just been started
this level; vein six feet wide, shown
seams Of ore assaying $40 per to
Drifting from 1860 foot level for led.
progressing rapidly; face in lively QUAR-
lie; usual force employed.
NEWARK MILL.
The mill was constantly employed Ii
week working ore from the Meadow v
ley mine, with very good results; q
running on the same ore. aud cannot t
eAactiy when they will finish it.
NEWARK.
Inc superintendent of this mine,
W. Ciute, is now in San Francisco.
.snginR Wild the trustees in regard
the resumption Of work on il.
ANTILLES.
The Antilles shaft is pretty nearly );
6ered and sinking will be resrn,,,
Tuesday next. The whim will hs
up next week. "e
pIocHE WEST.
Doing the usual work running wes,
me level, have in sight a lot Of poo,
VI" nave not Commenced stopping vet.