Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-13

of schools: "Hillsboro has the largest
public school in the county, The at
tendance is rs scholars and the system
is good. AS a rule, the health of the To-
cality is exceptionally good. l believe
that Mr.. Preisser should be given a
place on the board of equalization"
f. M. Chacon, manager for Aragon &
Alert, general merchandise, dry goods,
millinery, drugs, etc: "The stock inter-
ests of the county are away up. We
carry an $4,000 stock and did a splendid
business last year"
Robert Fisher, a Santa Fe resident
II years ago, is in Hillsboro from Mis-
soula, Mont. He is related to Mesdames
ireland, Honsinger, Chaves and Baca,
and desires The New Mexican to con-
vey his regards and compliments to his
relatives and friends.
For courtesies extended, The New
Mexican representative is indebted to
Thomas Lameon, Jr., and p. j. Bennett,
editor of the Hillsboro Advocate.
Mr.. Bennett was the first mining
writer in the Menominee, Mich, iron
range and is an experienced ~prospector.
Relative to existing conditions and the
outlook for the mining year, he said:
Eastern capitalists are seeking oppor-
tunities for investment in mining and
Hillsboro has but to set forth her claims
to secure a portion of the money. The
tendency is in favor of low grade ores
and permanent veins, and this region
has both, as we'll as some very high
grade ores. The district needs capital
invested in an intelligent n and
modern machinery adapted to the
treatment of the ores. 1t is bad policy
to attempt to treat basic iron and cop
per sulphide ores by amalgamation
and concentration, as is being done at
present. The full values cannot posi-
bly, be saved. The ores should be first
coarsely concentrated and about so per
cent would be saved with no loss by
shining. The pulp should be then re-
ground and amalgamated, finally pass
ing over the Whitley table, in order to
save the sulphide particles which es-
capped the first stage. In this a
saving Of 80 to 95 per cent of the values
can be effected. A copper matte fur
mace should be erected in the camp for
the treatment of concentrates. A plant
of this sort would possibly cost $1O0, 900.
"The Bonanza, Opportunity and Rich
mond are valuable properties. The OPP
portunity has produced half a million
dollars in money and has q record of rs
to 40 tons daily output. The Richmond
and Bonanza production together has
equaled the Opportunity and the daily
output varies from s to 20 tons. With
proper treatment facilities these mines
would rank with the best producers in
reasonable figures and would prove ex-
cellent opportunities for capital.
'The Snake mine has produced be-
tween $780, 900 and $500, 900 and it yields
$40 ore. The upper workings of the
property are working under a successful
leasing system and during the year the
35O-foot level will be thrown open to
leasers.
I'm the Compromise No. i a fine body
of ore has been opened from the Snake
workings. This property has been idle
and under water for years.
"The discovery of lead carbonates in
the Iron Blossom will open a new field
for development and the lead mines on
the Percha will make a good showing
with shipments this year..
"The mines of the entire gold belt will
show a decided increase this year and it
is hoped that capital will put in efficient
machinery for treating the ores and
save the vast amount Of money expend-
ed in freight, haulage and outside treat
ment. The Hillsboro district has a
grand future and I have no doubt that
the people here will wake up and push
it to the front rapidly. One or two per-
sons cannot carry the burden alone. 1t
requires the united efforts of the whole
community and a disposition on the part
of property holders to let go at reasona-
BILE figures"