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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
THE TIGER BELT TO BE AGAIN OPERATED ALONG THE EN-
 TIRE LENGTH.
The Old and Rich Pine Spring Silver Mine on Turkey Creek at Work
 Again. Notes.

The incorporation of the Tiger Gold company is announced as the latest transactions to affect mining in this immediate section, and Prescott is named as the principal place of conducting the affairs of this new corporation, with a capital stock of 100000. The stockholders are mentioned as being George s. Con nelly, w. w. Swett, Jr., J. E. Hem- mick and T. s. Lee, of Springfield, Ills, George A. Scherer of Peoria, Ills, and George P. Harrington of Pres colt, Arizona.
 The formation of this company is for the purpose of working the Tiger and Ora Bella claims in the Brad shaw mountains, as we'll as other properties laying on that zone. This is very good news, and we are pleased at the prospect of once again seeing the old Tiger operated, and with such a strong organization behind it, good results will unquestionably fol- low, as the above claims will be given practical life of operation. George P. Harrington of the Crowned King company, who may be said to be the moving spirit of this project, is we'll known in mining annals of this sec tion, and possessing unquestionably a better knowledge of the above claims than any other person we know of, from close study of the mineral life of that belt, it is but req sonable to believe that success will follow the efforts of the new com pany. The Tiger belt is one of the oldest worked in Yavapai, but in years gone has been chlorided at different times and by various parties. Its entry today in the field of mining under the conditions outlined by this new organization is good news, and in common with general belief of miners who know that section, we believe the capital outlayed will be returned to its operators many fold.
 The gigantic Poland Hamilton tun- nel enterprise of Big Bug and Lynch Creek is still under prosecution and not a minutes time is lost. Both ends are working toward the center and distance of nearly 2,C0O feet has been run. On the Lynx Creek side about sixty feet week is being made. The tunnel will be over 5000 feet in length. On the Big Bug side, reports say that four different veins of ore have been cut that were not known to exist. there being no sur face indications of am
 Aniinteresting project in mining is now eunder diligeut progress and practical solution in this county, that carries one back to early days, when booms were of regular occurrence. It is that of the enterprise of c. c. and D. Stukey, of Lynx Creek, who are working the old Pine Spring mine on TurAey creek. Twenty years ago, the reside its of Prescott today of that period will recall the wild elation that seized all to first get on the ground adjacent to this claim, aud as reports were hourly received in Prescott of the fabulouuly rich strike
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
ACTIVITY IN THE COPPER BASIN REGION CONTINUES WITH
 FLATTERING RESULTS.
A District Less Than Ten Miles From Prescott That is to the Front Through the Show
 ing One Company
 Makes.

In no part of this county has time wrought such changes within so short a space of time as in the Copper Basin district. Less than eight months ago the only signs of life were the occasional passing of a sheep herder or lone prospector bound for the rich placer bars tributary to this well known and historical district which has produced such rich de- posits of placer gold. Today this is all changed - numerous mining camps have started up, prospectors are focking to these rich grounds and heavy freight teams are encoun- tered daily hauling supplies from Prescott to what is now acknowledged to be the most prominent mining camp In Yavapai county. and toward which the attention of many promi- nent eastern capitalists is being turned.
 A feeling of suspense seems to pre- vail over the entire district while awaiting the development of one or two of the principal operators, ready to burst forth into wild excitement which would rival the palmiest days of Cripple Creek. Formost in bring ing about this change is the Copper Basin Gold and Copper Mining com pany, with headquarters in Pres colt, which commenced operations
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
Volcanic Notes.

Mount Pelee, formerly about four fits of mile high, is now only a third of that, being reduced from 1850 to 450.
 The disaster at St. Pierre probably took not more than thirty seconds to consummate and 33,000 lives were lost in half a minute. Two wards of the city are buried many feet in detritus.
 Nobody can tell exactly how it all happened, but apparently great sheet of flame and hot gas, followed by mud and lava, shot down from the side of the mountain, as if from the muzzle of gun. The crater now measures 17S5 feet across, and the lake has disappeared.
 One mass of solid iron weighing five tons was found fifteen miles from the volcano.
 The vessels in the harbor except for the Roddam-which had steam up, cut her cable and escaped, thanks to her captain-were careened and sunk in a moment by the commotion of the water. One captain escaped by long distance swim, repeatedly diving to escape hot ashes.
 The first notice of the catastrophe at Fort de France, another town on the island, was given by a cloud of cinders and ashes, turning day into night.
 Probably nobody Tn St. Pierre it. self was left alive, although the hills are crowded with fugitives from near by towns. There were no wounded" in St. Pierre. In the place where the cathedral stood, 5000 corpses found.
 The eruption in St. Vincent while not less awful, was terrific one and that island also is filtered with dead. Searchers estimate 1000.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
GENERAL NEWS.

The Fraterville, Ky, coal mine had an explosion on May IS, and 200 people were killed.
 Mount Pelee is again active and it occasionally catches person who ventures too close.
 A bomb thrower is after the em- peror of Austria.
 Railroad men on many lines of Pennsylvania are being put on half time.
 Gasoline explosions are working these days in conjunction with vol canoes. Two killed and eighteen badly injured at Pittsburg.
 Governor Candler said today that he would keep the militia on duty at Pittsburg, the scene of Saturdays fight between negroes and white ofh- cers, for some time.
 Armour, Swift and other Chicago meat packers are declared by Wash ington dispatch to have formed . butter trust, and as result it is said the price of butter wifi bs advanced cents or more a pound all over tho country on the date the oleomarga- rine bill goes into effect, July l.
 An associated press dispatch from St. Paul, Minn., says: "The state board of control today advanced the salaries of all state employees 10 per cent, beca use of the increased cost of living since the beef packers ad- vanced the price of meet. There was no demand on the part of the em- ployes for this increase. The addi- tional cost to the state will exceed S40,OOO per annum.
 California all over is up against earthquakes.
 Despite the hope that the war in South Africa will soon cease, all probabilities at present point to the continuation of fighting. No doubt the Boer leaders regard themselves as still in the ring, and fit to meet their antagonist unless fair conditions of future citizenship are ssfe-guarded in writing. It is also stated that the Berlin Boer relief committee has re- eeived telephonic notice to organizs fresh ambulance corps, as the peace negotiations have failed completely"
 A Washington Telegram says: "On motion of MT. Gardner of New ter sey the bill limiting the hours of daily service on government work to eight hours was passed under sus- pension of the rules.
 The latest reports from Goliad state that ninety persons were killed and 103 injured by the tornado which passed over that city Saturday after noon.
 The first official estimate of there suits of the explosion of Mount Pelee have been announced, says Fort de France dispatch to the World. This gives 2S,000 as the number of people buried in the ruins of St. Pierre. Six thousand persons were rescued by steamships or fed to places of safety. Three thousand probably were drowned. This is the most eomplets estimats made So far.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
BRIGANzA VISITORS!
MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE MINING
 COMPANY REACH PRESCOTT.
They Will Inspect Their Interests, Remaining for Three Days
 Well Pleased So Far.

A special train consisting of five Pullman cars pulled into Prescott early this morning, containing the officers and directors of the Briganza Mining company, who are operating in this section, principally the Henrietta mine on Big Bug and the Cook group on Groom creek. The party numbers eighty people, and while here will inspect their property and outline 8 future course in the development of the same. The visitors are principally from Chicago. This morning they were taken in charge by Geo. H. Cook, the resident agent of the con- pany, and left for Groom creek where they will remain until evening. On their return "a banquet will be given them by the citizens of Pres colt at the Burke.
 They speak handsomely of the city, it's climate, and as far as they have been able to see and learn, arc decidedly impressed with our repre- sentations in mineral life.
 Tomorrow they will leave for the well known Henrietta, and will thore become familiar with the methods employed in working a mine, and where each one will personally have an opportunity to witness the prac- tical mining of the ore as well as the reduction of the same by quartz mill.
 The Henrietta, which this company owns, and which is also among ifs most promising of properties, has been of late undergoing a thorough development under the superintend- ency of Paul A. Johns. The latter gentleman's ability, linked will years of a devotion to the industElk is making the property the sceneia a systematic course that gives it ak ready an excellent rating in mines and mining. The Henrietta, since becoming the property of the Brig anza people, has been better and more practically operated than ever before in it's history, and there is no uneasiness whatever felt in circles that arc acquainted with its past life, but that it will be a good and profit able piece of ground and we'll worth the outlay of capital to extensively develop it.
 The Briganza excursion is the largest in numbers ever to come to this city, and among them are many ladies who are interested in the company. The prominence of Ya- vapai's mining is thus turthered by these expeditions, and we trust they will enjoy themselves and be benefit ted by coming.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
4 Rich Strike.

Messrs. Roach, Allen and Martin are jubilant over the rich strike made at their mine three miles northeast of the crowned King, which promises to be one of the best producers in this section. The ledge uncovered is four to six feet wide, running from S4OO to $500 to the ton, all free gold. Develodment work is being pushed rapidly and the shaft is now down to a considerable depth. Chas, Car man, mill man of the Lincoln mine, states there is no little excitement over this strike and future develop ment is eagerly awaited.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28

made on that property, how enthusi- astic and tireless did the average resident become. Realizing that the above property had but a limited career of usefulness as heavy pro- ducer, And approaching the fact that the present era has mapped out an entire change of programme in the development of a mine, as far as ex- pense and method go, the above gentlemen looked over the old ground, with the result that they have bonded and leased the prop erty.
 They have been at work for nearly three months now, and while nothing of a strike has as yet been made, nevertheless they are confident and Gesirous to continue on. They are sinking shaft near where the big strike was made years ago, and have reached a depth of over forty-fve feet. They say that indications point favorably to hitting the ore body and will continue sinking to at least 300 feet.
 Of all the silver bonanzas ever struck in Arizona, none in richness can compare to the Pine Spring. Native silver in its pure state was virtually picked up from the surface, and those associated by friendship or acquaintantance to Billy" Gavin, the discoverer of the claim, will re- call the air of satisfaction with which he was charmed over it at the time when he fatly refused an offer of S50,000 in gold for the property. It was worked out, and later Gavin abandoned it, stating that it was but a pocket. If there is anything in the belief that the old properties are the best, or that the old time method is played out in the handling of mine, why should not the Pine Spring un- der the careful management the above people are giving it, prove property of merit.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
LIVELY AT MAYER.

Mayer seems to be point of con- centration these days for those who go and come, and the genial landlord of the burg, Joe Mayer, has his hands full. His hotel every night turns people away. There is a strong com mercial trade at that point, and all the festivities that go with a nomabic element can here be accommodated from an exhilerating article to the sensuous smile of the siren at the piano. Notwithstanding that the Big Bug road up the creek was expected to draw from the old time favorite center, such is not the case. Mining in its immediate vicinity never looked better, and it would seem the older does the place grow, the more of a
 regard does it have. With the build ing of Treadwell smelter, the onyx beds at work, the steam shovels digging, the varous mining companies developing, the railroad interests. there is a'pretty picture to paint of its future. Mayer is traditional in Ari- zona stations as a hospitable center, good wet goods and the best of grub" in the universe, and anything that falls to the lot of it's generous
 hosts DO one has murmur to utter,
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28

W. H. Ferguson, superintendent of the Hurricane group of mines, is dili- gently prosecuting the work of devel- opment of that system. The main shaft has reached depth of 90 feet, and other openings are being made. He feels very much encouraged at the appearance of the properties and believes that greater depth will give a good showing. The Hurricane is a network of veins running parallel and the work of prospecting them thor oughly and demonstrating their value and extent is quite an undertaking.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
Shriners' Meeting.

San Francisco, June 1912, 1902. Date of sale, June ' and 8; return limit, June 24; rate, S37.S0 round trip. Two special Pullman sleeping cars will be run through Phenix to San Francisco, leaving Phenix Satur- day morning, June 2. All those de- string to attend meeting call at Hotel Burke ticket office and engage berths.
 P. E. Powe, c. P. A.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
MINING MATTERS.

The erection of the smelter for the Treadwell mining company at Mayer is now being prosecuted with all vigor, and each day material arrives for the same. This company is oper- ating the Iron Queen mine about three miles distant from Mayer, it be- ing the south extension of the Boggs. There is now under headway for the supplying of the smelter with water, a nine mile pipe line from Wolf Creek. The pipe being laid is five inches in diameter. The smelter will have a capacity daily of 100 tons, and from this may the mine be considered in extent and richness in supplying a plant of that capacity.
 Since the commencement of work on the Bradshaw railroad, mining in Crazy Basin, which this road taps, is assuming considerable prominence. In the line of activity today there, Colonel Davis has ordered machinery for his property from Denver, and the same is daily expected. It is a good gold proposition, and the head of the enterprise is now entertaining ideas of financial rating in the future that will lay in the shade the redoubtable Colonel Sellars and his millions in it." A bond has been taken by Denver people on the Tyson property in Crazy Basin, which is being worked at present by good force of men. Machinery will soon arrive to eX- peditite development.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28

The Hoyt Mining company of Lynx Creek is working their property with force of about twenty miners, the same being under the superin- tendency of Mark Murphy, who is favorably known in mining circles. A tunnel Is being run and sinking is being done. The property is said to be looking we'll.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28

Owing to bad cave-in at the mine, which also injured the shelter, the 1901 production was somewhat smaller than for the three preceding years. The largest dividends in the mines history were declared in 1900, amounting to S4,49S,6S0. The com pany also carries a large cash sur plus"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28

The Victor mill near Walker is now rapidly approaching completion. Work on their property continues with a good showing and a good sized ore dump shows for itself.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
DO RIGHT-DO WRITE.

When you write write right. The Smith Premier Typewriter is all right: J: ii. Bailey, Agent, Prescott, Arizona 2-1otf-W
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28
Advertised Letters

The following is list of letters re- maining in the post office for the week ending May IS, 1902.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-05-28

Mount Pelee, formerly about four fits of mile high, is now only a third of that, being reduced from 1850 to 450.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Another Big show Coming.

Stuttz Big New York Theatre com
pany will fiji three nights engage
ment at the Opera house commencing
Thursday evening, March %, in a re-
pertoire of the newest, latest and best
dramatic successes. The opening
play is the new pastoral comedy
drama, "Was She to Blame?" This
company comes well recommended,
having given satisfaction in Alpena,
Traverse City, The 500, Owosso and
Pontiac. All speak we'll of them.
The repertoire embraces "Was She
to Blame?' Jacks Lost Paradise, .
"Trip VanWinkle," "a Celebrated
Case" evidence" and the drama of
the Freuch Revolution, "LaBastille, y
produced with special scenery. Pop
ular prices, Is, % and 3j cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-20
DETROIT LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Michigan Central Live Stock Yards,
Detroit, Mar 25.-The demand for live
cattle is active this week, receipts
have been moderate Of late. The fol-
lowing prices are being paid at the
Detroit Live Stock Market: Prime
steers and heifers, $3.50 ca 6 %; handy
butchers cattle, 81 50(d5 %; common
10000. 25 Gamers cows, 81. so Ga 3 90;
stockers and feeders, active, SO O0(d4 %.
Mich COWS active at $25(d50; calves
active at "a 50(dS7.00.
Sheep and lambs active and steady
prime lamb SO. l0(GS6 %; mixed, 81 25(d
5.25; culls, 81. 80 Ca $3.50.
Hogs, light receipts, mixed quality,
trade IL active at the following prices:
Prime mediums So l5(d6 25; Workers,
6.00G6 10; pigs, So. 1905 50; roughs,
50. 0O(65.5O; stays, / off; crippes, 81 per
cwt off.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-20
Friedman's Opening.

Friedman's magnificent new store
was the center of attaction last Sat-
urday evening for a large number of
visitors The orchestra played, the
ladies received carnations and all adj
mired the handsome store and magni-
licent stock This is the first store in
the city TO introduce the cash carrier
system The staff is as follows:
A. and ID. Friedman, proprietors
and managers.
Miss Myrtle McCreary of Hudson,
cashier aud bookkeeper.
Miss Minnie Wiley OF Greenyille,
in charge of millinery depa rtment.
Glenn w. Pope, trimmer and clerk
i'm clothing.
Fred Mead, clerk in clothing.
Mrs. Anna Lowrey, Miss Mae Spen-
Ger, Miss Mildred Boil enbaugh, clerks
in dry goods.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-20
supervisors win This Time.

Another round of the fight between
the Ionia county board of supervisors
and the Ionia officers has been fought
out and this time the board and Prose-
cutting Attorney Clute are doing the
smiling. As was well known the
board refused to allow certain tramp
bills and the matter was taken to the
circuit court where they were ordered
allowed. The board by Prosecuting
Attorney Clute, took the matter to
the supreme court and the judgement
of the lower court was reversed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-20
4 Few sick Ones.

Mrs. l.. A. Rowley who has been
very sick is now considered out OF
danger +. b. Lapham is confined to
his home by a severe attack of la
grippe and threatened pneumonia.
Mrs A. Thurman has been confined to
the house for several days. Mrs. John
Raby has been quite sick at the resi-
dence of her daughter Mrs. Chas.
Harrouu since Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-20
sIayton Grand Concert Co.

In the Popular Concert Course next
Monday evening, March 24th. 1t in
cludes the following great artists:
Nine. Rosa Linde Prima Donna con-
tralto, SO well known to all musical
people of this country thai the men
tion of her name calls to mind some
of the greatest and finest musical or
CARNATIONS i'm the country with which
she has been connected Frederick
Carberry, eminent tenor, who has a
delightful voice of pure tenor quality
and plenty of power; Miss Georgia
Bentley, pianist, and Paul G. Beebe,
violoncellist, easily one of the lead
ing performers on that instrument,
besides being composer of no mean
ability. The names and reputation
of the artists composing this com
pany are guarantee that this will be
one of the finest musical treats Offer
ed our citizens. Single admission 30
and 80 cts: Reserved seats l5c at
Benedict's drug store.