Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-20

which deposits are now the principal sources OF
twenty in width, and are found at frequent inter.
walls In the cac spar matrix. The silver Is almost
bullion fine, and the method OF reduction is purely
oy inauguration with quicksilver. At times the
analgam Is formed so rapidly that it clogs and
Stops the mulierS and at regular periods the bat
ter1es are also Obliged to be hung up through the
same cause.-the heavy mass siiver-clogging the
mOrtarS.
Out Of chaos and confusion a fine system OF
mining mas been developed under Gov Shepherds
inanagefnent, everyone having his allotted work
TO perform, and on account of the rich nature OF
the ores strict watch is kept upon the transit OF
mining is known as the tunnel system-long
tunnels above water level ere driven on and at
right angles to the veins. On entering them work
is pushed In all directions from the tunnel level
SEARCHING THE MINERS.
The miners are principally poems, and each one
Is searched by confidential agent on his appear
ance at the mouth OF the tunnel. With the ex-
ception Of a breech clout and sandals they are In
all respects nude--the great temperature of the
mines, 100 to 135 degrees, would not permit of
Is obliged to sraddle over two raised foot pieces
the size OF his feet, and, with hands up and
mouth open he goes through the ordeal of being
searched. Scantily attired as they are many OF
them manage to Secrete silver bout their persons.
ana LOT tricks that are vain and successful many
OF them viii handicap the sly Mongolian.
silver they have thrust into their
This search system is absolutely necessary, or
otherwise every ounce would be carried away. AS
the miner works almost as nature made him, It
seems almost impossible, to the ordinary look
eron, that he could secrete about his person
anything more valuable than his breech clout
and sandals But his devices for stealing are
1nhn1te He will conceal silver in the sOles OF his
sandals, or In hollows worked in his drill, or In the
cigarette he Is smoking when he energies from the
Of phegm these agents Exhibit the q" euet and
Skilled way in which they handle their victims,
and the punishment meeted out to them by con-
they can be turned over to two functionaries who,
with drawn SaberS and FaStaffian dignity, conduct
them to the city jail, ought to strike awe and
terror into the hearts OF the young gdn,bucinos,
and old ones hardened in crime. But it Doesn't
Living up to faith Unborn with their predatory
nature they stick their dfgits to their noses and
laugh at any attempts to to prevent them from
possessing that which they religiOusly believe be-
longs to no one but God. Public placards, warn
Ing them or severe punishment and fine, causes as
much amusement as would the happy family in
Barnum's museum. AS moral and physical means
are weak to counterfeit this habit, it becomes
finally merely a question Of who Is the smarter,
you or your miner.
Besides the mines in the vicinity of Batopilas,
THE GOVERNOR HAS ORGANIZED sYNDICATEs
to work the rich gold and silver mines of Zapoti,
Reulito. Charcos and Morelos These mines have
not been worked since the invasion and massacre
Dy the Indians in 176O The old ruins OF arrastres
and haciendas are numerous, and the assays Of
the ores encouraging. The veins of Batopilas are
all strong and persistent assures, presenting a
most encouraging outlook to the whole district
Silver trains leave every month for Chihuahua and
AiamoS consigned to the m1ntS in both places.
Each train carries with 1t strong escort, armed
with Winchesters These escorts are trusty and
brave fellows and fully aware OF the responsibility
in their hands The Governor has three complete
mills in full operation, and the bulk of the work at
present being done is principally that OF develop
Ing and opening up old works, and driving to tap
Tue veins at much lower depth than the Old
workings 1t will be several years before many of
the tunnels will tap the large veins on many OF
the properties.
THE FUTURE OF BAToPILAs.
Altogether, Batopilas has a good future, and con-
talns undoubtedly the richest deposits OF native
silver In the world The Mexican Central railroad,
the continuation OF the Atchison, Topeka, and
Sante Fe is rapidly laying its track towards the
City OF Mexico-by July it will reach the city of
Chihuahua. as the road is graded within a few
miles OF tnat city. In Two years the Pullman cars
will be running
THROUGH FROM NEW YORK TO THE CITY OF MEXICO
In eight days, and winter trip it will be accom-
panied with delightful temperature. mountain
air, and high elevation. This road is branching
out through Old and New Mexico, in the latter
territory taking in all the principal mining camps,
especially the promising camps in the Black
Range, In and about Grafton Chloride, Fair View,
and Lake Valley. This range shows every indica-
zion or strong mineral life below, and or finally be-
coming great bullion center-the Leadville of
New Mexico.
PRODUCTS OF THE MINES
Although large proportion OF the work done
at the Batopilas mines by Gov Shepherd has been
In the way of permanent Improvements
looking to future returns, he has shipped
100000 in silver since he took possess
sion. When Mr.. Lowe came out of the
valley, mule train brought out forty-flve bars OF
silver, valued at s550OO going to the mint at Chi
huahua to be coined into Mexican dollars.
THE WASHINGTON COLONY AT BATOPILAs.
Among the Washngtonians in the Batopilas
valley settlement are Gov. Shepherd, wife and
seven children, John Young, L. II. Stevens, W: II.
Hoffman and family, DR.. Ross and wife, Ed. Maun-
der Howard Nyman, Thomas Morsell, Percy Nor
sell and E. w. JorgenSen. Gov. Shepherd will
probably visit Washington in May.