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PJHE EIGHT MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1932. Prepare Old Opp Mine For Renewed Production On Big Scale in Spring Hundreds of Tons Milling Ore Uncovered Hope to Place 1 00-Ton Unit In Operation Coming Spring . Oppvllle, tint phantom town of SO years ago, has been rehabilitated. Once again nearby hills, which have allently and patiently witnessed the coming and going of hundred! of men lured on by their search for gold, witness blue streams of smoke curl from scattered chimneys whloh hot the hillside. People once again come and go with the apparent hus tle and bustle of men In search of some treasure. For laying of a foundation for a modern gold mining and milling op e ration has commenced on the de caying remnants of activity and mis takes of other years. The Pacific States Mines, Inc., lessees of the John Opp property on the right fork of Jsckeon creek, has been pushing work as rapidly as possible in the hope of being able to start actual operation of a 100-ton mill unit in late spring, according to John M Price, superintendent in charge of local development. Discovered In 60's. Discovered In the early 00 's by pocket hunters, the Opp mine pro duced, according to official records, the tidy sum of (14,000 In one small stops. O. C. B.'ekman, one of Jack sonville's most famous men. wss at tracted to the property and pur chased It as a school section. Under his ownership It had produced by 1800 about sioo.OOO in gold. It was about this time that John Opp, present owner, purchased the workings for S39.000 cash, according to publlo record, and In 1905 erected a 10-stamp mill. Four months later Opp turned the mine to a New York company for $195,000, The new own ers Installed a 20-stamp mill, devel oped 4000 feet of tunnel and oper ated until 1908 with a milling proc ess which was not adapted to the ore, resulting In debt and seven years of litigation. Much of the values had been deposited with tailings. Opp again recovered the mine with a elear title, and suooeeded In re covering about 12S,000 from 85,000 tons of ore. Tailings from this op eration still show $1.80 values In as says, Indicating about $1 gold values to each ton of ore worked. Much Ore In Sight. Since that time considerable ran dom development has taken place on the property, acknowledged by all local experts to be worthwhile value for a large operation, and much ore has been placed In sight. Developers of more recent years evidently were after rich pockets and not Interested in milling ore. According to official geology of the mine, the Opp property conslsU of a . series of parallel quartz fissure veins varying In width from three to 80 feet. Secondary veins cross these fissures at several points. Develop ment has been carried on three veins and three more have been exposed by surface work., Country rock tn the property Is dlortte, wltt slate formation on the foot wall and argllllte on the hang ing wall. Surface deposits of ore are oxidised and produce free gold when such huge pockets came while at lower depths values run to base and become associated with Iron pyrlte. Present exploration would in dicate there Is no depreciation of values with depth. Better ore Is found In swells of quarts seams than In pinched fissures. Ore chutes un covered have never been bottomed and values appear consistent from the surfsoe down. Rich Pockets round. Pockets officially listed as valued at 114,000, SIS.COO, $50,000, 820,000 and 819,000, respectively, have been uncovered in the Opp mine up to this point, and milling coats for low grade ore have been estimated at about 83 a ton. Topography of Opp'a 380 acrea of patented ground lenda Itself to an economical and practicable handling of ore, and Clifford Hlgglns, foreman of the company, has been busy for several months drilling a crosscut tunnel in No. 11 to a point about 900 feet below au upper level, tunnel No. 9, where a quantity of tellurlde ore has been, uncovered. It Is planned to stops this ore chute to the lower level, where track has been laid, and move ore to a tramway at the open ing whloh will conduct milling ore down a 1000-foot Incline to crushing bins. Present plans include reopening of No. 18 tunnel, lowest level of the property, and repetition of the proc ess of stoplng when all ore above i Jh 193 1 I law? ieftfiPiCrVrfi - Jr iltm dtllttr to beam Merchandise to theWue of A Mann s Gift Certificate ... An Easy Way of Solving a Gift Problem Issued in Any Denomination the tramway has been.re moved. The latter opening Is situated on a level with, and tributary to, ore bins and mill site. Crushers Operate goon. Already a 400-ton dally capacity gyratory crusher Is In place, and an other Jaw crusher Is on the way, which will aid In reducing ore for the first mill unit, now partly In place, which will reduce about 100 tons of ore dslly for a combination flotation, amalgamation and concen trating table system which will be worked out to suit characteristics of the ore, which resembles closely those of ore produoed In Juneau, Alaska, and Orass Valley, Cel., gold fields. Mill shed large enough to house several hundred-ton mill units hi been completed and construction has been started on the eurfaoe tramway which will connect present ore bodies being developed with mill bins. About two miles of tunnel, 10,000 feet, hon eyoomb the Opp property at present, and a pneumatic drill Is being kept busy on the crosscut development. present workings Include about 6600 feet of vertical exploration. Officers of the Pacific States Mines, Inc., which holds other properties in western states, are John M. Price, superintendent; William R. Price, president, and Alfred Wolff, secre tary. Clifford Biggins, John Suther land, Axel Lundgren and Arthur Curry are other employes of the com pany and several others are working on the property under Individual sub-leases, Big Development Impends. Wolff, who recently came here from Idaho, stated that southern Oregon to date his produoed more gold than Alssks. and that only surface out oropplngs have been washed off here so far. Although development has been gradual of necessity, because of scar city of money for financing, the oom pany leasing the Opp property has gained the reputation of paying Its way, and Is not given to glowing promises and exaggerated claims. Successful completion of the pres ent plans, as expressed by John Price, would indicate one of the ooast's largest gold mine operations would eventually be Inaugurated here. Un derlying eheme of the entire project, ss observed after several days' In spection of the grounds, Is based on the principle of quantity production and milling of comparatively low grade ore which, It Is believed, can be made to ahow a consistent mar gin over operating expenses when proper recovery methods are em ployed. Jacksonville Miner, i Meteorological Report December 19, IMS. Forecasts. Med'Td and vicinity: Bain tonight and Tuesday. Moderate temperature. Oregon: Bain west and snow or rain east portion tonight and Tues day. Heavy anow In Cascade moun tains. Moderate temperature. Local Data. Lowest temperature this morning, SB degrees. Temperature a year ago today: Hgheet, 51; lowest, 37. Total precipitation since Septem ber 1, 1033, 4.57 inches. Relative humidity at 8 p. tn. yes terday, 84; 5 a. m. today, 81. Sunset today, 4:43 p. m. Sunrise tomorrow, 7:35 a. m. Sunse tomorrow, 4:43 p. m. For practical and useful gtfte wrapped attractively see ETHEL WYN B. HOFFMANN Sixth and Holly. Desirable houses always in first class eondltlon tor rent, lease or sale Cell 108 Mann'i Department Store. Medford, In Church Role LJ The Mall Tribune's Mr. X addressed the Vouni Peonle's BaDtlat Union at the church Sunday evening, taking as nis topic "True Christian Spirit KMED Broadcast Schedule Tuesday 8:00-8:06 Breakfast news, Mall Tribune. 8:06-8:15 Musical Clock. 8:18-8:30 A Peerless Parads. 8:30-8:00 Shopping Quids. 9 :00-8 :00 Friendship Circle hour, 9:30-8:45 Today. 8:48-10:00 The Pet Program. 10:00 Weather forecast. 10:00-10:15 Meeting of Martha Meade society. 10:16-10:30 Morning Melody. 10:30-10:46 Xmas Memories. 10:45-11:00 Radio School of Cook ery. 11:00-11:15 Fashion Parade. 11:15-11:30 Xmae Cheer. . 11:30-11:45 Musical Varieties. 11:46-13:00 Song and Comedy. 1300-13:15 Mid-day Revue. 13:16-13:30 Xmas Reminders. 12:30" News Flashes, Mall Tribune. 13:80-13:45 Xmas Shopping. 13:45-1:16 Oolden West program. 1:16-1:45 Dreaming the Waltz Away, . 1:45-3:00 Dajos Bela orchestra. 9:00-3:00 Dance Matinee. 3:00-3:30 Songs for Everyday. 3:30-3:35 KMED program revue. 3:35-4:00 Music from Yesteryear. 4:00-4:30 Across the Seas to Hawaii. 4:30-5:00 Masterworks program. 5:00-5:15 Silly Ollly story. 6:15-5:46 Popular Parade. 5:46-5:00 News Digest, Mall Tri bune. 0:00-6:30 Dinner-dance music. 6:30-8:45 Vignettes. 0:45-7:00 Chondu, the Magician. 7:00-7:30 Lumbor Jacks. 7:30-7:35 Give Grocery Gifts. Xmas speaker. 7 :86-8 :00 Eventide. 8:00-8:30 Oregon Rodeo Boys. Sports Calendar Ton I )t Jit University of Oregon ts. Southern Oregon Normal school at Ashland Junior high. Preliminary at 7:10. TuejMlny Med ford high vs. University of Ore gon miper-varslty at aenlor high gym. Preliminary at 7 o'clock between Tiger Cubs and Central Point high. Wednesday University of Oregon auper-varslty vs. Texnco All-Stara at senior high gym. Preliminary at 7. Jacksonville town team vs. Butte Falls town team at Jacksonville high gym. MM ford high Tiger Cubs vs. Jack sonville high school at senior high gym. Thursday Med ford high vs. University of Ore gon super-varsity at sou lor high gym. Preliminary at 7. The Emma cltne Beauty Shop wishes to announce that Mrs. Odelle Osborne West, former owner of the Bob Inn Beauty Shop, la replacing Miss Marie Blander who will leave December 33. It takes a Chrlstmaa Seal to make It Chrlstmaa mall. Ore. Mr. X Will A Workout In Tuesday Mr. SC's Program for Tuesday. 11 a. m. GWe advice concerning diet tor A. B. Walker, Talent, Ore. Noon Luncheon at the Rex, 2 p. m Repair sticking piano keys for Mrs. M. P. Tucker, Old Stage road. 4 p. m Close the old watch con test at Larry Schade'a Jewelry store. 8 p, m Close the Silent Auction Sale of the Majestic radio at the Palmer Electric store. 6 p. m. Dinner. 8 p. m. Drill company A of the Oregon National Ouards for Capt. Tengwald. Mr. X's tint assignment for Tues day will take him to Talent, Ore., In hie nsw Ford V -Eight," where he Is scheduled to suggest a diet. When this hss been accomplished he will be on the Job again In Medford. After luncn ne win repair a piano for a lady residing on the Old Stage road, then he will act as judge for the old watch contest at Larry Schade'a Jewelry store. Anyone can STARTING FAST and GOING STRONG! QUICK STARTING even when frozen in a solid block of ice! Freeze-tqsted by the American Automobile Asso ciation at 10 below Zero "Standard" got away to an official starting time of 2.11 seconds! Standard Gasoline is just what the "Doctor or dered" for your car. Try a tankful today. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA- (EAOLIME Give Soldiers at Armory Night Drill enter their old watch until 4 o'clock on Tuesdsy afternon, at which time Mr. X will start the Judging. Mr. X suggested to Mr.. Schade that he might trade In some of the old watches for new ones, and Larry agreed to do so. So if you think your old watch will not win the prlsa offered for the oldest watch, bring it In anyway, and trade It. At 8 o'clock In the afternoon, jst. X will be at the Palmer Electric store, and will close the silent auc tion sale of the Majestlo radio. There Is plenty of time to oast your bid for this machine. Go to -the store and write your name and address an a slip of paper, stste what tbe radio is worth to you In yor own horns, and deposit your bid In the sealed ballot box. Mr. X will open the box at 6 o'clock Tuesday and select the highest bidder. In the evening Mr. X will act as captain of the Oregon National Ouard, when he will put them through their pacea on the drill floor. Captain Tengwald does not think Mr. X can do this, but Mr. X knows he can: he hss had plenty of experi ence drilling troops, and he has not forgotten all he learned when he wss In Prance. INT BATTLE IN 'FRISCO CHICAGO, Dec. 19 (AP) Twen tytwo selected football stars from the east and mlddlewest will leave Chi cago tonight for the Pacific coast to prepare for the eighth annual Shrine hospital benefit game against a pick ed team from the Rocky Mountain and far western schools at San Fran cisco January 2. The east squad, directed by Andy Kerr of Colgate, and the midwest group, fheaded by Dick Hanley of Northwestern, were scheduled to meet at Evans ton this afternoon, get equipment and go through a short workout before heading westward. The squad will make Its headquar ters at Palo Alto, Calif.- until new Tear's Day. Of the previous seven games, the far westerners have won jour to three for the east. The lineup: Backs Oil Berry, - Illinois; Harry Newman, Michigan; Pug Rentner, Northwestern; Roy Horatmann, Pur due; Joe Crowley, Tale; Bart Vlvl ano, Cornell; Bob Howe, Colgate. Ends Paul Moss. Purdue; Jose Maxtlnez-Zorllla. Cornell; Dick Fencl, , Here is the AAA Official Report "Standard" Starts in 2.11 Seconds at 10 Below Zero This is to certify that a Freeze Starting Test on Standard Gas oline, purchased by us in the open market, resulted as follows: The test was conducted in a stock Model A Ford Engine at the following temperatures: Combustion Chamber . 10 F Below Zero Atmospheric Temperature 10 F " " Zerolene Motor Oil in Crankcase ... 6 F " M Zerolene Gear Grease, Winter .... TF 14 " Standard Gasoline 7.5 F " u The engine started and continued to run in 2.11 seconds after first pressure on starting button. This test is officially sanctioned by the AAA and conforms in all respects to the regulations of that body; the engine and all products being of the grade and consistency regularly purchas able. Temperatures given are Fahrenheit CONTEST BOARD, AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION AAA ZONE 3UPERVBO MEMBER NATIONAL AAA ENGINEERING APPOINTEE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF AAA Northwestern: Frank Meadows, Brown; Joe Zapustas, Fordham. Tackles Joe Kurth, Notre Dame; Marshall Wells, Minnesota; John Wil bur. Tale; Bob Oonys, Northwest ern. Ouards Frank Jablonsky. Penn sylvania; Bob Smith and Jos Hills, Colgate; Jr- M.-viUtrs, Minnesota. Centers Tom Ollbane. Brown; J. Oehler, Purdue. Positions Now Open In Field Artillery According to word received from Paul Hathaway, major infantry dis trict recruiting officer, U. S. army, stationed in Portland, vacancies now exist In the field artillery for able bodied ambitious young men between the ages of 18 and 35, who can fur nish creditable character references. Application may be made to the re cruiting offices In the court house building at Eugene, the post office building at Salem, or to the main of fice at 209 Kramer building, Port land. Patronize bums Industry. Buy Whltelaw's Chocolates. Keep that money at home. Severin Battery Service Medford Made Batteries 6-volt, 13-plate, 1 year guaran tee, f3.20 Re-wound Armatures $1 up Recharge 50c Onr Make 25c 1522 N. Riverside Phone 390 LUten Thartday standard symphony hour- B road casting the Los Angeles Philhsrmonic and the San Fran cisco Symphony Orchestras, 3:13 to 9:15 p. M. over NBC, Pitt Westbound ' To Meet Trojans PITTSBURGH. Dee. 19. (AP) The snow-capped Alleghanles behind them, Pitt's gridiron pantners, wltA challenging shouts of "westward hoi' are bound for the Pacific today and their rose bo,l clash with Southern California. Thlrty-slx strapping warriors, who have carried Pitts banners through ths long campaign without a single defeat, boarded Pullmans lata last night, promising well-wishing fans "We'll climb the walls of Troy." Turkeys Wanted Ship ns your turkeys "and poultry. Fifteen years of Poultry Experience We assure you top market prices and prompt returns. 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