Mineral Kingdom. (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 8, 1905 Page: 3 of 8
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June 8. 1905
MINERAL KINGDOM
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First Smelter in the Mountains
&/>e Remer Smelter La.st November Proved tha.t
Great Wealth Exists in the Wichitas
cost of only $1 per ton. Of course this will not include the cost of min-
ing. or refining Jie bullion, which must be added to give the total cost of
production of the pure metals. But with these expenses added it does
not bring the total cost above the reach of quite low-grade ores, and
proves that smelting is the future process of this district.
. Copied from our Inane of December 1, 1904
The first run of the Remer smelter, which has been in course of con-
struction for the past six months, has proven the existence of paying
values in the Wichita Mountains, and has most gloriously vindicated
the declarations of the Mineral Kingdom, and the well-posted miners
of these "grand old hills."
The initiative trial of the first smelter has been a most gratifying suc-
cess, ar.d has shown values that cannot be disputed by any person,
whether he be a "knocker" or an American citizen, and more smelters
will be erected just as soon as the material can be gotten on the ground.
On Monday afternoon, November 21, at 3 o'clock, the first fire was
lighted in the Remer smelter, and after a preliminary heating, continued
until Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Poindexter, the superintendent, com-
menced to put in the ore, and the first smelter in the Wichitas was in
active operation. ,
No smelter ever started under more adverse conditions, and no smelter
ever run more smoothly, which speaks very highiy for the superintend-
ent and builder. There was but one slight accident to mar the success
of the operation, and this was the breaking of the belt which ran the
blower. This caused a shut-down for about one hour, and of course
slightly chilled the contents cf the smelter. This necessitated extra
work in getting the slag started from the slag hole, which was accom-
plished with iron bars, not enough care being used, the arch was loos-
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THE REMER SMELTER—FIRST IN THE WICHITAS
ened, so that about 9 o'clock next morning it gave way, and the smelter
was shut down. The smelter did not freeze, but worked admirably, and
even with the accident which happened, fulfilled its mission, and proved
that commercial values do exist in the Wichita Mountains, and more,
it has decided the future of this mineral district, about which there has
been so much said pro and con the past three or four years.
The amount of ore smelted was 40 tons, and the time consumed in
smelting was 41 hours, making practically 25 tons every 24 hours as
was intended.
The base bullion extracted from the ore was very fine, the
greater part of it showing free gold that could not be mistaken
with the naked eye, and assaying on an average $400 per ton
in gold. 80 ounces in silver, and a nice showing in copper and
platinum.
The slag from the smelter was as fine as was ever taken
from an assay crucible, showing conclusively that the metals
were practically extracted from the ore. In commenting on
this. Mr. Poindexter said: "This started off and ran more
smoothly than any smelter I have ever started." This gen-
tleman has been in this line of business, building and running
smelters, for years.
Taking it altogether, the Remer smelter has proven a grand
success, and has furnished the evidence that will make the
turning point in the history of the Wichita Mountains.
It has been demonstrated that our ores can be successfully
treated by the smelter method, and at a cost within the reach
of even low-grade propositions. Mr. Poindexter stated posi-
tively that the Remer ore from the Snake mine, (fluxing being
obtainable in the mountains as it now is) can be smelted at a
LAWTON BEFORE THE OPENING
A. M. Brinckle, of Philadelphia, s^n Ex-Government Assayer,
Finds Plenty of Values in the Wichitas
The assays given below were made at different times by A. M. Brinckle.
of Philadelphia, and there can be no question as to the ores assayed by
him carrying the values reported. Mr. Brinckle was in the employ of
the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia for a period of 14 years, and was dismissed
from that position when Cleveland was elected president, because he
was a republican. He has been recommended by the Government of the
United States as being thoroughly reliable and honest. In fact all who
have ever had dealings with him speak very loud in his praise, and he
advertises in no mining journal except the Kingdom, and this for his
kindly feeling toward us, yet he is a very busy man in his profession,
which is alone evidence of his ability.
Philadelphia, Pa„ .January 2fi, 1 !K>5.
Mn. A. J. Burton,
Lawton, Okla.
Dear Sin: Yours at hand inclosing addi-
tional check for $2 and I best to rei>ort on sam-
ple of ore submitted as follows:
Gold to the ton of 2,000 pounds $38.40
Silver to the ton of 2,000 pounds 8.20
Copper plentiful.
This sample was good and I found specks of
free gold in it.
Respectfully submitted,
A. M. Brinckle, Assayer.
Philadelphia, Pa., February 16, 1905.
Mr. A. J. Burton,
Lawton, Okla.
Dear Sir: I beg leave to report on sample
of ore submitted as follows:
Gold to ton of 2,000 pounds $48.72
Silver to ton of 2,000 pounds 2.40
Copper, 25 pounds to ton.
Iron, trace.
Respectfully submitted,
A. M. Brinckle, Assayer.
Philadelphia, Pa., March 1, 1905.
Mr. George C. Jocelyn,
Lawton, Okla.
Dear Sir: Yours of the 21st with samples of
ore received and I beg leave to report on same
as follows:
Gold to ton of 2,000 pounds $20.08
Silver to ton of 2,000 pounds 8.40
Copper, plentiful.
Iron, traces.
Respectfully submitted,
A. M. Brinckle, Assayer.
Philadelphia, Pa., October 20, 1904.
Report of assay on sample of ore submitted
by Miss Eliza Dally, Philadelphia, Pa., for
Judge W. E. Earl, of Lawton, Okla.;
Gold to the ton of 2,000 pounds $98.12
Silver to the ton of 2,000 pounds 4.30
Copper to the ton of 2.000 pounds, 40 pounds.
Iron, trace.
Platena, none.
Respectfully submitted,
A. M. Brinckle, Assayer.
LAWTON ON THE LAST DAY OF IILING
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Davis, Frank C. Mineral Kingdom. (Lawton, Okla.), Vol. 2, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 8, 1905, newspaper, June 8, 1905; Lawton, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc227107/m1/3/: accessed March 18, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.