El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 95, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 25, 1899 Page: 3 of 8
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EL PASO DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, APBIL 25, 1899.
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THE RICH MINES
OF SONORA.
J. H. LOFT IN TELLS ABOUT A DIS-
TRICT HU H IN COPPER AND HOLD.
The Free Milling; Ore of the Coronado
Ansayn ah High as J#(»H to the Ton High
Urrtde Copper Mine for Whieh a Fortune
Han Been OfTered Other Valuable Min-
ing Property hi that Famous Country.
J. H. Loftin arrived yesterday from
Tepaehi, Sonora, which is situated
about 200 miles southwest of Casas
Grandes. It is in the famous Moote-
zuma mining district which contains
•ome marvelously rich gold and copper
mines. Mr. Loftin is associated with
E. U. Beachamp in the Corando mine,
an old Spanish mine of historic fame,
which has recently been re discovered.
The Coranda is located fifteen miles
from Tepachi. Besides Messrs. Bea-
champ and Loftin there are at the
mines R. S. Vickers, Thomas Crawley,
H. P. Jackson and Morris Albright, all
of whom are known in El Paso. In ad-
dition there are a number of Mexicans
employed in the camp. El Paso parties
are also interested in the mine. <
Mr. Loftin brings glowing accounts
of the future outlook, and as he says
the boys express it, "We have the world
by the tail, with a down hill pull. " Mr.
Beachamp is a practical assayer and
makes assays from time to time as the
work progresses. The latest assays
show that the pay streak is increasing
in richness. It is a free milling gold
proposition, and some of the ore assays
as high as $05 to the ton.
Au inclined shaft is being sunk. They
are now down sxty feet, and in nine
feet more it is calculated that they will
•trike the tunnels of the lost Cornada
mine. There it is expected that a large
body of ore will be uncovered. The
lead which is now being followed justi-
fies the belief that when the tunnels of
the old mine are reached the ore will
not only be as rich, if not richer, than
that which is now being taken out, but
also found in greater quantities.
When the original Corauada mine is
opened up it is proposed to put on a
large force of men and erect a plant for
the treatment of the ore at the mines.
Mr. Loftin thinks that this will be ac-
complished within sixty day.
‘The country in that immediate vi-
cinity," remarked Mr. Loftin to a
Times reporter, "has been but poorly
prospected, and I am sure that there
are many valuable gold and copper
mines yet to be discovered. There is
within three miles of the Coranada the
Promontoria copper mine. There has
as yet been but little development work
done on it, but the vein can be readily
traced by the outcropping for a long
distance, and shows that it is an im-
mense body of ore. This ore assays 00
ounces - of silver, 1 of gold and 50 per
cent copper to the ton. The mine is
owned by Don Beruacio Sanchez and
other Mexicans in Hermosillo, Sonora.
An English company has offered $70,-
000 gold for the property, and if the
deal is closed the uew company pro-
pose to put in an immense reduction
works and short, enthusive operations.
Then within 8 miles of the Coranada
there is the mine known as the Mon-
ster. This is owned by Oregon parties.
The ore from this mine is also of high
grade. However, the Oregon company
has, for the present, suspended opera
tions until the title to the property is
perfected. Again, further west of us,
there have recently been discovered
some valuable gold claims which are
attracting much attention.
"But do you think of that sample,
inquired Lofton as he picked out a
ehnuk of the ore from his bag of speci-
mens. and handed it to the reporter.
It was a specimen of a quartz vein car-
rying gold and iron. The gold cf»nl(l
be plainly seen and gave evident* that,
the pay streak from which it had been
taken must have been one of fabulous
richness.
“I am not just now prepared to make
public the details of the prospect from
which that sample of ore was taken,
said Mr. Lofton, "nor give any
definite information regarding the lo-
cation of the claim. 1 can say, however,
that it is in the Moctezuma district, oon
ora. I am on may to Fort Worth on a
business trip, bnt expect to return in a
few days and then will tell yon about
it. It is free milling gold ore and will
assay at least $05 to the ton.
“The best way to go into that conutry
iH by way of Casas Grandes and then
across the trail. The road via Ari-
zona is a hard one to travel, and m go-
ing to and from the . mines 1 will never
take it again. Farther it is more ex-
Pe-Sonora is a wonderful country, rich
in possibilities and full of mineral
wealth. 1 think I have a big thing and
the few months 1 have spent there have
paid me well."
A CROSS
or woman
means a
sick man
A/T A XT or WWD1Hn- Not sick
J\1 ZA [\J enough for bed.maybe,
-*■ ' but enough to make life
gloomy, miserable—a failure where it
might be a snccess. Well people see
the bright side. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters make people well because it cures
the common ailments of mankind.
...........Hostetter’s
Stomach
Independent Assay Office
ItTnautNio 1868.
Bitters
TRIP TO CASAS (iHANDES.
». it. Hillman Tell* Wliat He Saw of the
Mining Industry.
II B. Holman, of this city, returned
last Saturdays from a pleasure trip to
Casas Grandes and other points of in-
terest in the Sierra Mad re contry. He
says that every one there is talking
about mines and- discussing recent rich
strikes. Along the entire line there is
evidence of great activity in all kinds ot
enterprises, and prospectors are met
with at every town. _
"At Sabinal.” said Mr. Holman, I
noticed a whole string of cars loaded
with ore, and t ains of wagons hauling
in ore from the mines. The same was
true at San Pedro, where there^was an
ore train already made up. After the
train left the summit of the mountain
and swung down into the valley im-
mense herds of cattle were seen as tar
as the eye could reach. There seemed
to be an abundance of feed and plenty
of water. The country from the sum-
mit to Casas Grandes is very attractive,
and the scenery is fine.
"At Casas Grandes everything ap-
peared very lively. It is a driving,
hustling town, and the headquarters
for miners from all the snrrouding
country. rl here were carloads of rich
ore there from the Dos Cahezas, and
also the Roy and Cinca de Mayo mines
in the Pilares district. This ore will he
shipped to El Paso this week. The
hotels at Casas Grandes were full and
it is difficult to secure accomodations,
however a sixteen-room lodging house
is now nearly completed, and that„aud
several other buildings will be opened
for the care of the visitors who ere ex-
pected to attend the fiesta, whieh takes
place in Casas Grandes uext month,
and there will be plenty of aecommoda
tions for visitors on that occasion. The
people there are taking a great interest
in the coming fair, and making big pre-
parations for that event.
"At. Casas Grandes I observed a num-
ber of buildings being erected, both re-
sidences and business blocks. Such men
as J. D. Mathews. J H. James and
others are investing heavily in build-
ings, and the town is growing fast.
"1 noticed, at least, 25 wagon teams
bringing in ore, which indicates that
the mines are now being extensively
worked. There is considerable excite-
ment over the new claims that were
lately discovered in the vicinity of Ca-
sas Grandes, but I do not think that
they have as yet begun to ship any ore.
The trip to the Sierra Madre conutry is
a very interesting one, especially at this
season of the year, when there is sneh
activity in mining circles. Everything
is new and strange, and one is attracted
by scenes not usually seen on a railroad
trip."
D.W.Reckhart.E.M
I’roprlelur.
Agent for Ore 8hij»
pern. A • n n y a antf
Clip an cal Analysis.
■ INF* rXlBINKO A\®
, KKPOKTKD U*U.Y
Bullion Wort » Spcrialtj
p. o. box ■ a.
Office anil Laboratory
Cor. San Francisco *
Chihuahua Sts.
EL PASO. TEXAS
THOMAS A. DWYER, Jr.
Commission^
^Merchant
ANOECEIVING AND FORWARDING AGENT,
PARRAL,
STATE OF CHIHUAHUA, MKX.
Buys and sells native and foreign
products on commission, and re-
ceives and dispatches freight* by
rail, express and wagons.
1
R.G., S. M.& P. Railway
HE WILflY CONCENTRATOR
ELPASO FOUNDRY & MACHINE CO.. Agents.
TOO LATE!
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Fresh Ralston brown bread. The
best. Belgian Bakery, 108 Oregon St
Tt*xa* A racitlc IlxcurfilouH.
Eu Paso to Temple, Tex.—Account
meeting of the Daughters of the Re-
public on April 20th and 21st. One and
one-third fare for the round trip. Per
tificate plan. Tickets on sale April tilth
and 20. Final limit. April 24th.
El Paso to Galveston, Tex,—Ac-
count Federation of Woman's clnbs,
April 25th to 27th. Fare and one third
for the round trip Certificate plan.
Tickets on sale 22nd to 25tb, inclusive.
Final limit April 28th.
El Paso to St. Louis.—Account
German Evangelical Lutheran Synod,
April 26th to May 0th. One and one
I third fare for the round trip. Certifi
cate-plan. Tickets on sale April 23rd
! to 26th. Final return limit, May 9th.
! El Paso to New < h:leans: Account
; Louisiana Industrial Exposition, Peace
i Jubilee, and Horse Shoe, to be given at
! New Orleans May sth to 31st. One fare
j for the round trip. Tickets on sale 5th.
14th and 23rd, of May.
B F. Dakhyshike.
1 S. W. F. & P A . 117 El Paso St.
Sierra Madre Line
— TO —
Guyanopa
AND THE
Yaqui Gold Fields.
SEAMON
Assay and Chemical
Laboratories....
OornerStanton and St Loulsstreets
P. O. llox 97, El Paso, Texas
Umpire and control assays a specialty. W»
vt as agents for shippers of ore to smelter.
Oorresoondence solicited
■my it is never too late to advertise when you have the
[\ /A poods that people want. Don’t wait until your mer-
^ chandise is out ot date and then try to palm it off oa
the people. THE PEOPLE are the judges, and consequently
they will pass you by when they find that you carry an out o(-
date stock. T^ere is no necessity of carrying your stock over
when by advertising you can make it move and replace it with new
Let all the World Know!
j Just so you should let all the people of El Paso know what yon
I have to sell to them. Keep them constantly posted, and wheu
they w'ant it you may depend on it that they will visit you.
Don’t Sit Down
At Chihuahua
.! i.\ McDermott, formerly of
the Robinson House, is now
running the
in your place of business with your hands behind you and ay
hard times. Your live competitors will laugh at you.
Have You Decided
as to how much you are willing to pay for advertising? If >o.
! spend it with a live, up-to-date advertising medium which win
! benefit you and not scatter it among a few papers that have «
ijj small, undesirable circulation. The
Hotel Palacio,
leading house in the city
McDermott & Carpenter. Props.
El PasonPi^Times
has tlie desirable circulation and covers the entire tic id
T duplicate your advertising?
208 Overland Street. Telephone No. 2G
i;
Why
CASAS GRANDES, MEXICO,
I Tlie Southern Terminus of the Rio Grande, Sierra Rad re & Paeifie tty.,
I is Destined to Immediately Beeome the Metropolis of file
great SIERRA MADRE region
Abounding in Precious Metals, Rich Agricultural Valley
Lands and Magnificent Forests of Timber.
C- M , . nH IK foot hills is'rapidly being populated with prospectors from all parts of the United States. Mining has become active throughout the great ,ange, and
• • ThlS grMt C°Untry ° the ‘erra 3 fe *“ ' Juare2) has now become almost an every-day occurrence. Three Mormon colonies, having a thrifty population ot 2000 people, are located
pack trains of ore into Casas Grandes for shipment 0 as ’ established in the forests near Casas Grandes, and several are now in operation. A large planing mill is now under construe*
within a few miles of Casas Grandes. A number 0 saw mi . , ^ a(C(inn,odation fcf travelers, has just been completed. The car and machine shops of the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacific Rail-
tion at Casas Grandes, and a new,large and ^ ’ ^ accommodation can be constructed; the municipal offices of Old Casas Landes and headquarter - of the district officials of the district
way will be removed to Casas Grandes as soon as t urning. ^
of Galeana are also to be moved to Casas Grandes. Therefore
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,t. f N h Mexico and the trading point and nearest railroad town tor an immense and productive territory embracing a population of 50,000 people, which 3
: being one of the coming most important cities « J ’q pjs() gnJ JuareZ| AND T0 FACILITATE ITS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT the Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacific Rail- 3
is rapidly increasing, is soon to become a thriving city nuar ^ jnt0 comrnodioUS lots and blocks, with wide streets intervening, and will sell them singly or in lots at very reasons. ^
way Company has arranged for, mapped and platted the land at its termn
For further information, call on or address
blep,,ces J. D. MATTHEWS, Casas Grandes. Mexico
or, E. W. MEAD, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Low ,a.es *«, .0 Casas Grants aod B„„a purchasers 0, property fro. K. G„ S. M. * f. *>«<« * re.uoded .he cos. 0, raHway ,.a„sr„,.a,io„ Iron> C. : <0Xasas^aodes.
J. T. LOGAN, General Traffic Agent, El Paso, Texas,
For general information, rates, etc., apply to or address 4
K UNO. P. RAMSEY, General Manager,
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El Paso International Daily Times (El Paso, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 95, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 25, 1899, newspaper, April 25, 1899; El Paso, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth579324/m1/3/?q=yaqui: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.