Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08

Yesterday afternoon . NEWS reporter took
arun through the Union Iron Works. which
are located on the Virginia aide Of the
Divide. These works arc owned and opera
ted by Tyrrsll 4 Reese. both thorough bust
ness men we'll known In this community.
The reporter was conducted through tho
establishment BY T. A. Doyle, foreman Of
tho foundry department. The department
over which Mr.. Doyle extends his super
vision 10 very busy At present getting out
large orders for mining aud milling ms
chlnsry. upon which branch Of business,
by the way. all the foundries Of the Com
stock mainly rely. Pan shoes and die
shoes are turned ont by the Thousands.
l~.etorts. pump cylinders, globe valves and
all such things are also manufactured In
great numbers. Two large cupolas are
kept constantly busy. and melt about
eleven tons Of iron daily. A brass foundry
II also run In connection with this
establishment and Ia doing ~ fins work ~
any on the Pacific coast. The p~ropristors
are experimenting with patent anthracite
cske imported all the way from England.
II makes q very hot fire and gives entire
satisfaction.
The blacksmith shop Ia furnished with
two splendid steam hammers, ono OF which
was Manufactured by Tyrrell 4 lleess for
their wi use. The other 10 an enormous
machine and 10 used only for heavy work.
All other mechanical appliances found In
well-rogulsted shops are used here.
y. y. Kelly 10 foreman Of the pattern
shop, and with q crew OF finc workmen, In
prepared TO furnish any kind Of . pattern
desired. He has OF his disposal band-saws,
planners, lathes. and In fact the most 40
ceptable style Of machinery used In his
particular branch OF the business.
Tho most interesting department OF this
extensive Institution 10 the machine shop,
which In under the supervision OF Hugh
Kennedy. Mr.. Kennedy In virginia's
Fourth Ward Alderman. but this does not
do him any injury. for be isi Is good .
mechanic ~ municipal officer. When the
reporter was introduced. he was engaged
turning out . packing box for . 13.lnch
plunge pump. The lathe was made by him
self. Il Is capable Of handling . casting
eighteen feet In diameter. In the same
room are seven other lathss. which range
In capacity from eighteen feet to tho six
tenth part Of an inch. Herr II also .
Pond planer, which will smooth q piece Of
iron thirteen feet long and slEty.five inches
square. Il has self-acting cross and
lateral feeds, and may 10 NO arranged
that 10 will cot sixty inches mp and
down. Tho most perfect tool In the shop
10 . W. u. Mention 4 Sons SELF
feeding drill press. IL IL said N work
more than twice Is fast o. tho old style
drill press, OF which there arc several In
this shop. A shaping machine. the only
one on the Comstock, 10 very convenient
for small work and saves n great deal OF
time. Another very convenient and In
gcnious continuance IL Thorn. Dehayen a
Co.'S movable drill press. With this the
operator may form his holes at any desired
angle with the least possible trouble. One
lathe IL kept expressly for turning steam
engine pistons. This requires very hne
adjusting and . machine used for all kinds
Of work would soon become mint for such
delicate manipulation.
The entire establishment 10 under the
most thorough discipline and frst-class
work II turned out at short notice by all
the departments. Tyrrsll & Reese are to
be congratulated upon their success In
bringing their business 10 30 successful .
condition and tho reputation Of their
work 10 20 high . standard. Mechanics
In their employ aro never paid less than
IS . day and many receive moro. Their
employees arc Industrious and contented
and everything about the works wears tlle
look Of thrift and enterprise.