El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-06-25

band the State Industrial School band
and Wilcox Glee club
Last Rail Is Laid
Then there was a rush for the ter
minus OF the Mascot & Western rail-
road. where president AfcCauley was TO
clinch the last rail with a shining cop
per spike made from Mascot ore The
track was lined for a quarter Of a mile
with a cheering crowd. when Mr.. Nc
Cauley, exactly at noon. raised his
gilded sledge and sent home the spike
which made possible the first direct
shipment OF Mascot ore Mayor Mott,
who directed the spike-driying cere-
monies, made most eloquent little ad-
dress at this time, declaring with the
force OF full conviction that the presi-
dent was not only the man OF the hour in
Mascot. but also one OF the truly great
figures in modern industrial history.
With the last rail clinched. a big
southern Pacific engine drew up and
amid great cheering, pulled the first
train Of Mascot ore from the loading
bins to the new station. where il was
photographed before starting on its
journey TO the smelter
Then the Qualification
Then came a typical southwestern
Publication scene-a barbecue. This
feature was in charge OF an expert i'm
ported for the occasion Six choice
beeves were roasted whole. and the de-
lcious barbecued meat was served to
the crowd, together with Mexican beans
real 'fri1Oles"-and other typical
southwestern dishes II was through
an accurate count kept at the barbecue
that the size Of the celebration crowd
was found 10 be 1000.
Arrangements for the departure OF
the crowds late in the afternoon were
as smooth and complete as the celebra-
ton itself. and on all sides were heard
enthusiastic comments upon the eff
ncleucy shown by president McCauley
and his assistants in handling the
myriad details OF such complicated
entertainment
ssory Of the Mine.
The fun significance OF the Mascot
celebration viii, perhaps. appear in
clearer light in a little history Of the
Herald representative: The Mascot field
has been known to pro spectors as a rich ]
one for more than 80 -ears. 1t was not
until late in 1906, however, that the at
tentlon Of T. y McCauley was attracted I
10 this region Mr.. McCauley's personal I
investigation convinced him OF the big
possibilities 81 the field. and he imme-
diately bought two large groups Of Z
claims. Later he and associates organ
lied the Mascot Copper company. Then !
came the panic years Of I9O7-0S. and here
T. y McCauley first showed his aston
lshlng faith in the enterprise by per /
sonally financing II through the period :
Of depression. With the revival of bust (
ness the work Of preliminary develop
ment was continued, but the president /
still found mountains Of difficulties to
contend with. Despite the fact that he /
was receiving no salary-and never has I
received one for that matter he kept !
steadtaStly at IL. Capt B. W. libby,
recognized as copper expert, was an
other hero Of athis early development Z
period. and about four years ago Frank I
l. Sizer as superintendent. helped ]
this industrial burden with ]
Messrs McCauley, Tibbey and the execu- 1
tive otIicers OF the company. In word. /
development work has been continuous I
Tor a period OF eight years
When the development work had 4
progressed to point where the build
ing OF railroad was warranted, the =
contract for the construction OF the I
Mascot & Western was let and c. s i
denning was employed as chief en-
5lneer- Here again the Mascot manage
nent showed keen business Judgment l
Mr.. Henning is recognized as a con-
Strucuon engineer Of extraordinary
ability. He promised to complete the ]
-oad IN six months-that is. by August
|. 1915 II is now matter OF history
hat Mr.. Henning finished his big job
-Wo months ahead of the schedule The I
1rst engine TO traverse the Mascot &
Western tOwed private car bearing
VIM Sproule. president OF the Southern 4
Pacific. on June 9.
The character of president McCauley's
relief in Mascot is best expressed by
lis record: He has advanced for the I
nan $4,000 Of his own money. he has I
worked lndefaugably. continuously :
ina against great ODDS: he has never
iraWn cent Of salary and never will Z
SIX for compensation. he SAYS. until the
lascot Copper company has paid divi-
lend to stockholders.
And now the happy conclusion Of the
Inc years development battle at Mas I
ott- The mine has been developed uu-
II II is now declared 10 be at a real
reduction stage; il has been connected
" a wonderful aerial haulage sy stem
win the town Of Mascot. and Mascot is I
outnern Pacific system at WILCOX /
'othing remains but TO watch for the