Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-10-02
OUR MAN AT Stafford.
News of the Week Tho Mines :
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CAYueA Stafford District, Sept. 3d.
Perched under the swaying folds of Jack
Patch's tent, and having an hour to while
away, I thought I would inform you how
we are progressing in this embryo city
and give you the news Of the week. Work
on the Onondaga is going on slowly, al
most, l might say, too slow for the good
Of the camp, as but q small force is en-
ployed;s however, enough work is being
done to justify the term. O'Briter watches
with interest all developments at the
mine, while Rowland at Palisade enthuses
the public mind as to the future greatness
Of the district.
The Contention, and by the way a proper
adaptation Of the mine, as 1t has proven q
bone of contention ever since its discovery,
looks about as usual. The bond on the
same having expired a few weeks ago, the
owners have concluded to try 1t them
selves a while; although l would suggest
that they allow some one with capital to
develop II for them; In fact, this is the
only present serious detriment to the
camp, as simple postholes, in which you
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fabulous figures. It appears to be q dog
in the manger' business, and to a man up
a tree it looks as though some one was try
ing to keep capital away from the district.
The Belcher, Albert, Illinois, Eureka,
Bulls Head and Good Luck appear about
the same. nothing having been done worthy
Of mention.
The Pocahontas, a valuable piece OF
ground adjoining the Contention and Illi-
nois, owned by Molinelli and Smith Of your
city, and which must certainly sell for big
figures If present developments hold out,
has been much sought after by parties who
are always a day too late, and after having
been jumped and worked several times, it
has been relinquished as often again to its
proper owners, who feel thankful for the
amount OF work performed on the same,
and at no expense to them.
Your article on Jumpers last week has
put q quietus on the business, and monu-
| ments and notices now lie undisturbed,
save a little haliciousness on the part OF
| some one on some OF the northern claims.
The Cayuga saloon and restaurant are
| doinga land Office business, and no doubt
have struck 1t.
Patch's new four horse concord is run
| ming to its fullest capacity, and ia q great
improvement to the heretofore dead-ax
wagon.
The TOWNSHIP is not yet laid out, but
| Mr.. Haskell, the agent. assures us that next
Monday will decide some final proceeding.
Some valuable gold quartz float has
| been discovered about four miles south OF
| here, and possibly some one with an en-
chanted wand may ome day find Its
source.
Mr.. Richard. formerly Superintendent
| Of the Richmond, has located Q water
| ditch and mill site. and II appears to me
that il he builds q mill here all the mines
must become tributers to It, as the fall is
so slight that 1t will only permit the work.
ing OF ore mill in this vicinity. 1t will
prove q veritable bonanza to him il the
| district holds out.
1t is a strange coincidence that, although
| people coming here leave at first with
| poor impression Of the District, they re-
turn the second time to leave with more
favorable opinions.
Billy Barber still tarries ON the Hum
boldt, but he proposes following up the
float" as soon as his horse arrives.
Geo. O'Briter proves himself q public
host, and many o weary cuss feels grateful
for favors received at his camp.
Uncle Ben. Stafford, not content with his
big find, has again struck out for new
fields to conquer.
a new location has Just been made. Il
10 called the Emma mine. in honor OF the
frst lady's visit (of that namel from Rent
TO the District. 1t is q good location
i, 500x600-and commands a fine view O.
the river.
But night is falling /; darkness here In
dicates my bed hour, and lying on thu
banks Of this placid stream watching tn,
stars above me, with visions Of untolt
wealth closing my eyes, l bid you
Coon NIGHT.