Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1891-04-17


w y AsBaJ and Mrs. +. III. G2ileHsg
and children was among the distin-
guished visitors in camp last satur-
day.
There is a preacher in camp, who is
earning an honest living by the sweat
OF his brow. He's a crank on a wind
lass, and evidently thinks tnat Leiten-
dorf is a hard formation.
Frank Campbell returned from a.
years prospect in the Sierra Madres.
He speaks in glowing terms Of the
future, and regards that as the pros
pector's paradise. He viii return as
soon as he can recuperate his bank
account.
The bottom Of the Wine on the 100
level Of the Viola dropped out last
week at the depth Of thirty feet.
Either an old stope, OF possibly a cave.
from the second level which is 100 feet,
was encountered, but as the water
has not been lowered sufficiently it
is dihicult to decide which is the
proper cause.
Dave Tulloch of.the l3urro cienaga
passed through camp on Tuesday Gu
route for the Animassrouud up.
The north driJt has made connect
ing with the water shaft. No serious
inconvenience resulted as the water
was tapped and allowed to drain grad
ually.
The kickers who made so much fuss
about their money, because the COM
pany was two months behind on pay
day, are being gently but firmly re-
lieyed Of their arduous duties. Several
have heen let out lately, and more
win doubtless follow.
The company is getting a corner on
all the eligable residence property in
camp. Are we threatened with a
real estate trust?
Vague rumors reach camp occas-
i%onally, to the effect that negotiations
for staring up the Last Chance mine
are in progress. Hope It's true,
Alex. Arnett now has the contract
of furnishing the company with wood,
vice Nicl- Hughes, whose contract had
expiftd
A number Of miners from Lake
Superior having heard of this place,
arrived last week. They are all related
TO each other, being cousins, and were
put to work.
Gentleman horse poker is ali the
rage here just now. The proprietor
Of the game hadn't lost much Of any
thing at last accounts.
The Frying pan saloon has close for
repairs, and Mr. A. E. Lane the
gentlemanly proprietor has accepted
a position with the company.
Work on the Il. e. Lee is progress
ing favorable, and some good ore is be-
ing extracted. Seyenty-aye sacks,
the nucleus of @ car load shipment is
now On the dump.
Fred. Freidewald has disposed Of
his half interest in the Rochester and
Windward properties. The Pyramid
company was the purchaser, and the
terms were private.
A good many strangers are coming
into camp, and nearly all Of them are
securing work.
A new pump has arrived, and viii be
operated in the Gypsy Queen shaft, to
Increase the supply Of water for the
min.
The Viola shaft is being retimbered
preparatory to commencing work on
the $50 level.
The drilling machinery is being set
up in the Penelope shaft. Active
operations win be commenced shortly
to demonstrate the feasibility of
securing a plentiful supply Of water
with which to operate the mill.
Mrs. Ralph Fetterly accompanied by
little zena, visited camp on Monday.
Ed. Orr is is night watch at the
mill due to the presence Of dynamiters
during the recent unpleasantness.
F. M. Galloway Familiarity termed
"Windyp by the boys, was a visitor to
camp on Saturday. He was ac-
comDanied by Adolph Dutnah, and a
bundle of 'long felt wants. (Pinos
Altos9 Of which he is editor.