The Goldfield News

After an examination of the holdings of the Nevada-Douglas properties, A. J. Orem and party departed Wednesday for Boston by way of Salt Lake City.

In an interview with a Yerington Times representative, Mr. Orem expressed himself as greatly pleased with the progress that has been made since his last visit of two months ago.

While he considered the improvements shown in the lower levels of the Ludwig as nothing short of wonderful, he clearly believes that the parent property, the Nevada-Douglas, the real thing of the Nevada-Douglas company's family. It is in the latter, he declares, where the main ore bodies are entombed, and states that future work will reveal the truth of his predictions.

"We are seriously considering the early construction of a railroad from our properties to the main line of the Southern Pacific company at or near Wabuska. We have proven the Nevada-Douglas to be one of the greatest copper propositions in the world and do not propose to allow any obstacles to be placed in the way of its future development. Delays on account of transportation facilities will not be tolerated. We have been promised a road for some time, but have decided to wait no longer. We are in a position to build a road of our own, which, after all, will be to the advantage of the Nevada-Douglas interests."

"As to the smelter, I will say that we will soon be able to begin work on the same. Of course, this is a matter which demands serious and careful consideration. As soon as our sampling and experiments shall have been concluded, Yerington will witness a move towards a smelter."

G. A. Williamson, the English mining engineer who accompanied the party, spent his time thoroughly sampling the property and studying the country in all its details as it relates to mining.

Mr. Williamson is decidedly English. He is pleasant and affable and took a keen interest in the trip. It was not expected that he would say a great deal, consequently his failure to submit to a lengthy interview was in no manner a disappointment.

"My report," said he, "will be prepared in due time and turned over to Mr. Orem. Then, I presume, if he so decides it will be made public. You can wait, can't you?"

The Times was presented with a number of handsome specimens of native copper taken from the drift from the 650-foot level of the Ludwig. The intention is to drive the shaft to the 850-foot level as soon as possible. Work to accomplish that end will begin at once.

Superintendent Arents has just returned from a tour of the east. Everywhere he went there was a manifest interest taken in Yerington and its possibilities. He says he believes Yerington at the present time has the call so far as copper camps are concerned.