The record-union., 1892-05-30

to the teams again and were driven to
tne numerous quartz mines which sur
round those cities. There the editors
saw mining in its most advanced state
ana by the most scientic methods. The
process was thoroughly explained to
them, and they were greatly interested.
A ROYAL RECEPTION.
The RECORD UNION representative who
accompanied the excursionists took in
the Grass Valley reception. The welcome
extended here was royal one. The city
was IN holiday attire, and everybody
turned out to assist in the entertainment
of the visitors,
At Nevada City they were taken to the
providence, Champion, Harmony and
other large mines, and at each place were
handsomely treated.
IL was The most important affair of the
KIND that ever occurred in Grass Valley,
and the people appreciated the fact. No
stone was left unturned, and the details
OF the reception were carried out ad-
mrably. The Reception Committee
worked like beavers, and deserve great
credit for the manner in which they at
tended to their duties. The committee
was composed of John Coleman, John
+. kldder, James n. Lakenan. A. b.
Dlbble, c. E. Clinch, II. Sylvester, VIM.
Campbell, Thomas j. Mitchell, Or. w.
G; Jones, DR.. L. w. Hays, Jr., +. j.
Thomas, DR.. f. Jameson, John G. Lout
zenheiser, Charles Stocks, S. P. Dorsey,
James Watt, Rev. IL. Ii. Wilcox, VIM.
Bee, James G. Conaway, William Rule,
Thomas Dunkley, L. j. Moyle, George L.
Wanamake, A. Brockington, Il. Fitzger-
aid, w. L. Parsons, Isador Haas, Milton
Othet, /. e. Carter, DR.. J. l.. Coombs,
William S. May, w. S. Robinson, VIM.
b. Van Order, G. w. Hobby, j. NJ. Man
ming, 2. I. Creamy. George Sleep, j. G.
Zipf and Nucy Nathan.
SAW QUARTZ MINING.
The visitors were taken in parties to the
different mines and distributed so that
all Of the closer mines were reached about
the same time. Those visited were the
Idaho, Peabody, Empire, Omaha, Lone
Jack, North Star and W. I. o. d. ("work
your own diggings") mines.
At each mine the owners had made
preparations for the visitors, providing
refreshments OF all sorts, and detailing
men TO show the eXcursionists around
and explain quartz mining to them.
Nearly every visitor was given some sort
OF souvenir in the shape Of a nugget, or
specimen OF quartz, and to say. that they
were delighted would be but half ex-
pressing il.
At the Omaha mine, which with the
Lone Jack, is owned by Charles Nc
Creary of this city, the reception was
superintended in person by George Main
hart, the genial Superintendent of the
mine. de had prepared and decorated a
car for the guests, and, after arming them
with candles and old clothes, lowered
them
INTO THE MINE,
a distance Of l 800 feet. The experience
was novel one to most of the visitors.
ana they enjoyed 1t immensely. At the
Idaho, which is the deepest quartz mine in
off
by superintendent Coleman. At the
North Star superintendent +. r. Abadie
and his charming wife received the East
eners with open arms. Mrs. A badie at
tended to the refreshments, and saw that
nobody wanted for anything. Here, too,
the guests were treated to a trip of some
2,O00 feet underground down the inclined
shaft.
at the Peabody mine there were re-
treShments, and the guests were well
treated. The mill and stamps were not
i'll operation here, owing to some of the
machinery being out OF order, but the
hosting works and pumps were working.
Ihe visitors spent the entire afternoon
IN this way, and seemed never to tire of
asking questions and watching the
stamps, concentrators, batteries and other
devices. The Reception Committee was
constantly with them, and never tired of
answering questions and explaining.
James Shoemaker, one of the popular
GraSS valley editors, was particularly
earnest in his efforts to entertain the
visitors, and succeeded admirably.
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
AT $50 o'clock the Fasteners reluet-
antly returned to their train and rode
back to Coltax, the section from Nevada
City closely following it.
At ColfaX the Executive Committee of
the California Press Association held a
short meeting, and on motion of G. M.
Francis the following resolution was
adopted:
The last day of the National Editorial Asso-
clatlon In California has been an exception
ally pleasant and profitable one by reason OF
thoughtful courtesies extended, and it is
hereby resolved that the thanks of the associ-
alton are due especially to MeSsrs. Gould and
DOOlttle Of the Gold Run Mining Company
for the excursion planned and so successfully
carried out by them, with a view to acquaint
the editorial mind of the Nation with Cali
10. mas system OF hydraulic mining and the
pressing need of such Congressional assist
ance as will permit the prosecution of that
system of mining without detriment to the
agricultural interests OF the State; also for
the breakfast generously spread and the
happy illustrations of ancient and modern
life III the mines prepared in Placer County
tor our benefit.
Resotred, Further, that the management of
the Nevada County Narrow-Gauge railroad
Company has placed the fraternity under oh
legations for the delights insured to each
member of our party by transporting it over
their road through one of the grandest mount
ain regions OF the Pacific Coast, and that the
ente!pris ing and great-hearted people of Grass
Valley and Nevada City are entitled TO be re-
membered most kindly for favors shown and
generous hospitalties extended.
THE WIND-UP.
The visitors returned to their cars on
the Southern Pacific line and their Cali
tornia visit was over. Two of their cars
were taken East that night, while the
balance OF them went to Roseville juno
ton, and there joined the Oregon express
for Portland.
1t was great day and the editors went
away fully convinced that California is
indeed great country and Californians
great people.