The old Abe eagle. (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 189?-189?, 1893-04-20
Mining Matters.
NEW MEXICO MINING.

From the Denver Daily State Mining Journal
Mr.. r. Y. Anderson, general manager
of the Vera Cruz Mining company, whose
property is located about fourteen miles
south Of White Oaks, N. NJ. near the
town Of Nogal, has just returned from
the company's property. Mr.. Anderson
is we'll known mining engineer Of
years standing and does not court pub
liclty, though the Journal representa-
tive succeeded in drawing him out on a
few points OF general interest regarding
that country.
The famous Old Abe mine at White
Oaks has resumed extensive operations,
and is again one Of the largest producers
in that section. Their new 20-stamp
mill, the erection OF which was recently
completed, started up about week ago.
This mill was built by the Colorado Iron
Works and is very fine one with all the
latest improvements. Since the erection
OF the mill began, development in the
Old Abe in the 700foot level las been so
great that they are contemplating the
addition OF 20 stamps to the the mill.
Developments on the North Home
stake, little to the north OF the Old
Abe, are being rapidly pushed, and with
in the past few days they have encount-
cred exceptionally rich ore bodies. The
North Homestake, which has already
paid it's owners a large fortune, has, at a
depth of 1910 feet, vertically, struck a
large body of remarkably rich metallic
gold ore. 1t is eetimated that this pro-
perty has several hundred thousandaol-
lars in sight the slopes, and recent dis
coveries will probably treble the esti-
mated value of the property. AS is the
case in all mines near White Oaks, as
far as developed, the ore is perfectly dry
being very soft and is mined at a mimi
mum expense, requiring the employment
of only limited number OF miners.
The South Homestake is also being
actively developed and is another Of the
bonanza properties. The Lady Godiva
is prominent property and looking
fine. In fact all the old time producers
are engaged in mining and milling on a
large scale, Recent developments in
the mines in this section indicate that
deeper development will prove them OF
greater value than has heretofore been
supposed. Prospecting is receiving con-
siderable attention, and will probably re-
suit in the opening up Of other good
properties. The town of Nogal is located
some fourteen miles south of White
Oaks, in the center OF what gives prom
Use Of being valuable mining country.
Preparations are being made for active
development Prospecting and examin.
ations have been made by number OF
experienced and practical mining mel
which have proven that here are located
some very valuable mining propositions
We could learn but little regarding the
property Of the Vera Cruz Co., which is
located soma four miles from Nogal
Superintendent Anderson remained re-
ticent on this subject, but as he is a con
servative man, we conclude their prop
erty is a good one. No attempt will be
made to dispose OF the stock OF this com
pany, but the mine will be worked foI
the values that are in it. Mr. Anderson
says there are many miners around
White Oaks and vicinity out OF employ
ment. There is no demand for wage
workers, and those expecting to go there
with the view Of betterirg their con
dition had better stay away. Too many
have already gone there from other sec
tions and because it is gold countr,
they rush in, without o dollar in thei
pockets, to get work. The result i
I obvious. The wages, however, are KEEP
up to 81 per day. This country is Il
= present receiving great attention iron
!. capitalists and practical mining mel
G who are backing their judgment wit
3 their money. and are keeping quiet an
: saving wood. Legitimate and aetna
d mining is consequently largely comper
7 sating those who engage.
Capt. ID. W. Roberts ~ now working
prospect on the west side Of Nog,
i mountain which promises TO become