The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-02-11
BIG MINES At
JACK RABBIT
Day and 0nondagua Group of
Nevada-Utah Mines Corpor-
alton Described.
ORES OF DESIRABLE CLASS
SHELTER FACILITIES AT HAND
WHEN NEEDED.

To the northwest OF PiOcbe a distance
OF fourteen miles. are the Day and Onon.
dagua mines Of the Nevada-Utah COM
pany. known as the Jack Rabbit grouD
being located in the Jack Rabbit district
Like the Phoebe properties. this is a mine
with a history. it having produced much
valuable ore i'm the past and under the
the Phoebe Record.
rms property. consisting Of five pat
ented claims. is situated on the mountain
SIDE, offering every facility for tuuneling
and the handling of ore
AS q result OF the operations formerly
carried ON here there are now several
auhheiS ana SHAFTS Of considerable extent
stilu All IN good condition. the ground be-
ing or a solid nature and not inclined
20 cave. The main tunnel extends in
aa 30 the surface, attaining a depth OF
suV rect IN distance of about LOO feet
rom which several shafts have been
SUNK 10 q depth of 800 or l. 90 feet from
'he surface IN vertical line.
Formation and Values.
The formation here differs materially
from that at Phoebe. IL being known as
= replacement In limestone which condi-
ton IS very similar to that i'm tho Con
Der Queen al Bishee and in the DroDer-
Ties OF the Arizona Copper company st
thtton, Ariz. which have proved TO be
SO oIlo OF the most extensive and valuable
mineral deposits in the country
The ore bodies here are OF immense pro-
portions. varying In width from so to 200
leet ana reaching to unknown depth,
WINE the ore itself is manganese car
fyinS gold. silver and copper i'm consider
able quantities.
The values here do not run as high as
at Phoebe and for this reason there are
still remaining large quantities of low
grade ore i'm the old workings. which can
ne mined at a cost of about - cents per
ION without further development and
which will net the company a handsome
profit I'm modern smelter
Ore of Desirable Class.
As ores of this nature are greatly de-
sired at the Salt Lake smelters. the com
pany is assured of a very low treatment
rharge. In going through this mine the
writer was shown convincing proof of the
great extent and nature of the ores i'm
The property, which is equipped with
drills. hOists and buildings for its imme-
dlate operation as soon as shipping IA
cilties are offered. a tramwav having
q large tonnage of ore into bins on the
company narrow gauge road. which con-
meets these mines with Phoebe. thereby
furnishing every facility for delivering
ore TO the railroad at its Phoebe terminus.
Much Virgin Ground.
There is stin great deal Of virgin
ground in this property which is likely
to develop as rich mineral as any ever
taken out, while the operation Of the
mine az greater depth assures a perma-
iitnt dhO profitable production.
The Half Moon group of six fun pat-
ented claims is situated about one and a
halt miles from Phoebe. near the narrow
gauge road. This has many promising
mineral indications and is likely to prove
one Of the important assets of this com
pany. The plans of the company con-
template the future development and op-
Grafton of this group OF claims as soon
as practicable.
Rail Connections.
The narrow gauge road. with it's eouip- |
ment Of two locomotives. ore cars flat /
ears and the necessary buildings and sun
plies for ITS operation. is likely 70 prove /
one of the most profitable sections OF /
inns companyS Phoebe properties as II /
all Of this company's mines and |
passes through several important dis
lrictS. which will develop with shipping /
facilities. and its possibilities as a reve-
nue. producer will readily be recognized. |
This road is now being extended and i'm |
proved by this company.
SmeIter Is Available.
Tine smelter which is located about one
mile from Phoebe. was built by the Pr
)che Consolidated company This plant
has two furnaces with the necessary pow
Pr equipment for their operation with
some additions Of modern machinery and
appliances for handling ores this can also
be made a productive asset. although the
Nevada Utah Mines q Smelter company
ioes not propose to rebuild il until il
has been thoroughly experimental with
'ustom smelters TO determine the
proper process and method of treating |
he ores Of the district to obtain the
most satisfactory results. which course
Viii prevent the mistake of the former
operators. In the immediate vicinity Of |
he Smelter are office buildings residen-
'es and samping works for the CARRYING
pm of the work in connection with a plant
Il this kind.