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Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
ARIZONA POWER COMPANY.
The Construction Of Its Plant for the Transmission of Electric Power
 Practically Assured Now.

Fran :is J. Thomas, an attorney of Los Angeles, is in town looking after the organization of the Arizona Power company, a corporation which pro poses to put in an electric power plant on Fossil creek and transmit power thence to Prescott and Jerome and the mining camps in the county. MT. Thomas says that the company is already assured of sufficient capi- tai to inaugurate the plant and the Eonly thing remaining to insure its erection is assurances from mining and other corporations or from indi- vidual enterprises of a sufficient amount of patronage to make 1t 8
 paving proposition. He says that
 the company does not intend to place
 any stock on the market, as the par | ties connected with it have made ar
 rangements for all the necessary cap
 ital without this. They want nOth ing from the public but the use oi the power they propose to furnish and which will be furnished at rates far below the price of any other kino
 of power.
 R. $. Mason arrived last nigh 5 and will make a acaDyass of the mine and other industrial enterprises Il the interests of the company to ascer
 tain the probable amount of powe
 that will be taken from them. Ht
 will not take any contracts, but vii
 simply secure verbal assurances iron - parties of the probable amount Q ? of power they may desire or may b willing to take.
 The length of the line will b about fifty-fve miles. It IS intended l. to put in a power plant on Fossi | creek of 2000 horse power capaclt which will be operated by Watee : power. Should the enterprise justt. Il Il it a second power plant will be put I further down the creek with an equs : capacity making a total capacity y 1000 horse power. The conpan T will furnish current Tor electric tight ,, and power of all dHdss0na ii is th u intention to commaace operations a !, once, or just as soon as She proper a' u surances can be received of sHiiiclcI e patronage to justify 1t.
 The original locator of inc 'Pr'
 posed site of the waier power W.
 L. NJ. Turner of the Verde vale Is Mrs. Lutt, a wealthy woman who 1t interested in other similarenterprlse t. has been Instrumental in promotIn t, the enterprise and getting t to
 present condition.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
E NEW PLACER FIELD.
Rich Gravel Fields Found at the Foot
 of ChirIcahua Mountains.

In Cocl1ise county, at the foot of the great Chiricahua range of noun tains, a very important discovery of placer gold has been made within the past few weeks. The gold bearing gravel extends along the foothills a distance of five miles and down to- ward Sulphur Springs valley for miles. The gold is course placer gold. of high grade, running over SIS Der ounce at the mint. It resembles the best placer gold of California and looks as if it had been washed a long distance. But little work has been done only few openings, and none of those in the main washes where a placer miner would look for the best results. In one place small trench of about fifty feet in length, two feet wide and about eighteen inches deep has been run in on one of the depres- sions or small gulches on the hill side from which nearly Sl 900 of beautiful bright gold, has been taken out by banning. The hills surrounding the gulches all prospect.
 Adiacent to this placer ground there are a number of quartz claims bearing gold, yet the gold in the placer ground does not resemble quartz gold at all. The most of these veins carry some base metal, copper and lead, but all assay in gold. There is no water in the district for washing gold on large scale and only by dry process of mining can this ground be worked. Strange to say, these big washes have never been prospected A few shafts of eight, ten or twenty feet to bed rock, will soon prove tht value of this gold placer field. Int mines are near the Southern Pacific rail road, not over ten miles from tha
 great thoroughfare.
 A contributor to the Los Angeles Mining Review says that no doub but that the country surrounding thu
 new discovery will prove of very grea
 value. Plenty of water could be ob tained near the valley and pumped up to the mines if they are found t ! be as extensive and rich as appear
 ance indicates.
 Colonel Thomas Ewing of Los An geles, president of the Southwes Miners association, who recent
 visited that portion of Arizona, ha some eighty or more ounces of place . gold from this section.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
MODERN COPPER COMPANY.
Opinions of That Property Expressed
 by We'll Known Miner.

As quite a large amount of the stock of the Modern Mining company was placed in Prescott, the following concerning the mines will be Of in terest to those holding the stock. It is an opinion from W. NJ. Evans, practical miner, formerly a foreman for Heinze Brothers, of Butte, Mon tana, and well known among mining men generally and is published In the Bisbee Review, Mir. Evans says:
 These mines are in the same belt and in almost a direct line as the famous Tombstone, Bisbee, and the Greene Copper Mining company at La Cananea, Mexico.
 I speak as a practical miuer and give you my honest opinion. l am not interested in the mines nor with the company, though will give the public positive fact.
 In my Judgement, a four hundred foot shaft and proper crosscutting will develop bonanza that will go down in history with the Territory of Arizona. which will throw millions of dollars in the channels of trade. They give employment to many that are looking for situations.
 speak of depth, as there is a mother lode that is visible for about three-quartsrs of mile in length running directly through their prop erty in a northeasterly and south westerly direction. The surface ground is strati6ed with many string CTS running parallel with the main lode, and I look for an intersection oi these stratas at about the deptt mentioned.
 This mineral lies in an iron schlsi between the contact of lime anc granite and carries good values il gold copper and silver. At presen there are about 400 tons of good or' at shaft No. l, which is at present be between 150 and 200 feet deep, ant the shaft is still in ore. There Is drift in this shaft at the lOO-foOt leve which is in on the ledge forty fee and shows a good grade of ore am permanency.
 At shaft No. ?, which is forty fee deep, there are about twenty-five ton of good ore on the dump and at tha depth shows a strong vein ot goo ore
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26

Laundry. "This laundry" said he, makes a speciality of gentlemens fine laundry, and brides itself on 6e- ing able to satisfy the most particular customer in that line"
 Uncle here insisted that his visit would be incomplete if they failed to visit Beavers & Heisler at their bot fling works and sample their soft drinks. They have all the latest aP- pliances for bottling and know how to use them. Their goods arc popu- lar and are called for by the best trade of the community.
 "We1l call on our old friend A. Troutz on our way down" declared Uncle. "He isn't as old in business as some of the former merchants we've called on, but you'll find him making and selling harness to beat a double header. His stock is com plete and prices at rock bottom. he is high class workman. l want you to visit him often"
 "Now," cried the old gentleman, ''now for picture of this crowd in good old country fashion; we'll 90 to T. H. Bates Studio. His pictures are wonderful in fidelity and finish. I want full sized photo for my study and some smaller ones for my friends. Mir. Bate is famous on view work, kodak finishing and and for success ful enlarging: we'll have him take 2 large view of the new home, and l want to give you life sized repre- sentation of yours truly. He has the soul of the true artist and will not stop short of perfection in any of his work"
 En route home the gentleman stop ped at the Journal-Miner ofics and left the wherewith for years sub scription to this popular paper.
 And on rejoining Polly she began to yolubly express her thanks. This is day of Thanksgiving and one we never can forget. You have bought us everything" she explained. Except one thing" said Uncle Josh, rehectively, but l can remedy that. My friend A. M. Cavill at the Prescott Supply House carries tins line of them always on hand and you can get one of them whenever you want it. I'll buy the best in YavzPal county"
 "Why! What can it be!' exclaimed Polly. :,
 A baby carriage" said Uncle Josh but Polly had tainted.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Death of Mrs. Buckham.

Mrs. Jane Buckham, mother ot Mrs Addie Harris, and grandmother of T. l.. Harris and Sam Harris, died at the home of her daughter in this city yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after an illness of only five days.
 She was born in Kentucky, Sept. 25, 1920, making her age almost SS years. She was married to T. l.. Buckham July 20, 1843, and together they settled in western Iowa, tben on the extreme frontier where they re- sided together till 1876, when her husband died. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harris.
 She had been a faithful and de- vout member of the Christian church for nearly sixty years, and almost the last words were "God's will be done; I am ready" Mrs. Harris is now the lart survivors of family of nine.
 The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of s. A. Logan tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock, and friends of the family are invited to attend.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
A BLOODY TRAGEDY.
Architect Minor Shoots and !, Kills Jim Williams, A Colored Cook at Noon
 Hour Today.
Self Defense Alleged as Cause of Shoot ing as Williams Attacked Ills Sla)-
 CT With Hatchet and Nnife.

A tragedy was enacted in the kitch- en of the residence of c. B, Linn, next door to the Odd Fellows hall, at noon today the actors to which were Architect J. R. Minor and an old colored man named Jim Williams, also called Frank Williams, who has been em- ploved in the Linn household for some time as dish washer. As re- suit of it Williams lies dead in an undertaker's shop, and Minor is in custody of the officers.
 Williams, it is alleged, had been employed for so long a time by the Linn family that he resented any re- proval by any of them for neglect of work or otherwise. Some time since, when reproved by Mrs: Linn, he be- came abusive towards her, and MT. Minor happening to be present, in- terfered in behalf of Mrs. Linn. This so enraged Williams that he made threats against Minor.
 Today, while the family was at din ner. Mrs. Linn was in the kitchen and reprimanded Williams, when he again became abusive. Mir. Minor inter fered again on behalf of Mrs. Linn when Williams, it is alleged, threw a hatch ali him and then picked up d la~ga butcher knife and started to- wtrlS him in a threatening manner. l Oa recount of previous threats made ly Williams, Miner took the precau- 6ua e; getting his six-shcoter before aa.ar 10 ihr kitchen, and on being i3.t.cSe. by Williams, commenced fi'i.edi him emptying the entire SIX cnamoccS oi !ne pistol.
 Tac shooting attracted a large c.r-,r. ;a tl:. houSc, among the mum be- hgia. t.go or three peace officers v..o .5J charge of Mir. Minor. He was in such highly nervous cond'- aoa that physician had to be called in an; wurkei with him for a couple of h7urs before getting him quieted down. when he was taken to the court house.
 Che body of Williams was removed 10 an undertaking shop where the county physician examined the body finding that three bullets had taken effect. and he was undecided as to whether or not the fourth one had also hit him. One went through tht heshy part of his arm and apparently passed downward into his body bul the physician was not certain whether the wound in the body was made by this bullet or by another one: An other bullet had entered his abdomen and another passed through his body entering his body near the left nipple It was at first thought that this on' had pierced his heart but closer ex animation proved this to be mis take. 4 coroner's jury was summoned and an inquest was held this after noon and the jury exonerated Mino and he was discharged. k. E. Morn son represented Miner at the inquest
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26

So far there have been four of these houses built this winter, two of which MT. Wood has constructed for him self, one for Lou Morris and one for c. P. Steele.
 The accompanying cut shows one of the houses built by Mir. Wood for himself. It is on South Marina street and is model of beauty and convenience, being modern in all it's equipments and furnishings. It is 40x30 feet and contains nine large room besides bath closets, china closets, pantries, etc. It is built so that two families can occupy It or It can be thrown into one large house. There is a stairway leading up from the outside and also one from the in side. The architecture is somewhat on the old Spanish style and the plans were furnished by D. Kilpat- rick. One pretty feature of the ex- terior is the large flower balcony in front where vines and flowers can be grown and serve to give a beautiful effect. Another good feature ot thls kind of a house is its economy In cost, the above house costing only $500.
 MT. Woods other house is near the corner of Pleasant and Carleton streets, is story and a half house containing seven rooms, costing about S2,OOO.
 The house built for MT. Morris is on the lot adjoining Mir. Woods and is also a seven room story and half house costing about S2,00O.
 The residence erected for C. r. Steele is near Goodwin street, just west of D. NJ. F. Weeks residence, and is beauty in every particular. It contains five large rooms, bath, pantry, closets, etc, and is modern in every particular. One of the pret- tiest views of Prescott to be obtained in the city can be had from the front porch of thi. house. This makes Mir. Steele's one of the most desirable resi- dences in the city.
 MT. Wood says he has prospective orders for several more of these houses to be built this season.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
NEWS, NOTES AND COMMENTS.

A number of engagements betweeh the Russian troops in Manchuria Tn the past two months. Several bands of raiding Tungeses were dispersed and 533 raiders were killed or wound ed. The russian casualties were light.
 Major Wiley M. Jones, one of the pioneers of Texas, dropped dead in a street car at Waco, Texas. of paraly- sis. He was IS years of age.
 Doorkeeper Glenn, of the house of representatives died Wednesday morning of acute inflammation of the lungs. He was a resident of New York.
 The editor of the Berlin Pots Damer Zeitung has been sentenced to two months imprisonment, and the pub fisher of the paper was fined 5OO marks for printing false story to the effect that Emperor William had rep rimanded the First Guards at their barracks, December s, last.
 General Otis when before the sen ate committee on the Philippines, said that when he left the islands "war as war" had ceased. He said there is no difficulty in withdrawing a material number of troops from the islands. He apprehended further trouble on account of the element which dominated the ignorant classes.
 Theodore P. Cook, district super intendent of the Western Union Tele- graph company at St. Louis, has been rendered and accepted the position of general superintendent of the western division, with headquarters at Chi cago, in place of Colonel Clowry, re- gently elected president and general manager, with headquarters in New York.
 Henry Hitchcock, brother of Secre- tary Hitchcock, died at his home in St. Louis Tuesday morning. MT Hitchcock had been ill for some weeks with heart trouble. He was 7l years of age, and was formerly presl- dent of the St. Louis Bar association and had a wide reputation among lawyers throughout the country. He was offered seat on the bench o the United States supreme court by President Harrison, but declined. During a debate in the British par. Iiament on Thursday, John Dillor called Joseph Chamberlain damned liar. He was suspended for a week.
 A Cape Town telegram says thu lung difficulty of Cecil Rhodes ha( been ameliorated, but that owing t the heat the patient was unable t( sleep.
 The mule has no pride of ancestr. , nor hope of posterity, but he come handy in modern warfare. Tn
 British have bought 95,000 mules il
 this country for use in the war wit f the Boers.
 7 Mrs. J. M. Miller, wife of the post master db 1IlulNldNls SOlOloAOs "NS T tackled and very seriously injured b
 a thug. Mrs. Miller was on her wa : to the depot to meet friend, whe
 the fiend struck her on the head wit
 a blunt instrument and then ran.
 The sensational announcement ha
 been made by the Nevada state boar
 of health today that there are no
 7O4 we'll developed cases of smallPo
 in the state. This almost created
 panic in Lincoln, where smallpox known to have existed for some tim Representative Burleson of Texa created a sensation in the hou'
 by introducing a resolution reques
 ing the president to transmit to tt
 house copies of all the corresPoI
 dencc and papers relating to the r
 quest of General Miles, thst he be a
 1gred io duty in the Philippines
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
OIL STOCK IN DEMAND
A Large Oversubscription to the Manhattan Oil Com pany for Prospecting
 Purposes at Min
 eral Point.
Request of Captain Phillips for Twenty Thousand Shares to Be Reserved for Prescott Investors Had to Be Modl- fled.

Captain Phillips received a letter this morning from the home office of Douglas, Lacey & Go. of New York acknowledging receipt of order for a reservation of 10000 shares of the Manhattan Oil company for parties in Prescott who desired to invest in it, but was informed that he could only be allowed 10000 shares. Cap tain Phillips had received orders for the full amount of 10000 shares and then had to decline some offers and will now be compelled to cut down the amount still further.
 In their letter offering this stock to their customers, Douglas, Lacey & Go. frankly informed them that they did not recommend its purchase as an investment sure of return. They told of the indications for oil which existed in the territory and advised their customers that it was simply the taking of chances to find oil. Notwithstanding this they write that "the call for this stock within the past week have been phenomenal. More than 100000 shares of this stock have been subscribed and it will uecessitate us returning to our clients fully S70,000 in money. The amount of stock offered was 4o0,CO0 shares and from the .oye it will be seen that it has been subscribed for three times.
 The first shipment for the oil bor- ing apparatus arrived yesterday and is being unloaded at Summit station today and moved to the location of the first well which will be sunk This shipment consists of the framed material for the derrick and oaher woodwork necessary. The tank and boilers were shipped from Los An geles today and the euSine, easing and tools will be shipped from there on Monday and will arrive here bJ the time the derrick is erected.
 The ground will be thoroughly prospected and if oil is not discovered in the first well other wells will be sunk, and if oil exists in that section at all Douglas, Lacey & Co. are de termined to find it.
 They are more than satisfied troU the indications which exist that there is a deposit of oil beneath the sur face and they will not stop work un til they have found it or until they have thoroughly demonstrated tha indications of oil, which are recog nized as correct in other sections, dc not amount.to anything in Arizona.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Initiated g Ranger.

A new official of the Gila river for est reserve has proven himself the possessor of the right kind of stuff. He looked like a tenderfoot to the cowboys. In fact he was one and the boys proceeded to initiate him. The officer wore long boots with high heels. The heels were shot oil with a view to making the ten derfoot execute an impromptu horn pipe, but he didn't budge. He just kept on smoking. Then the pipe was shot from his mouth, but he only laughed. After stringing the officer up by the neck, the cowboys pro nounced him good fellow and all hands proceeded to the nearest cara, vansary where the reserve man stood trea&. for the crowd.-Albuquerque naAcrat
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Stockholders Meeting, SOcorro
 Gold Company.

Prescott, Arizona, March II, 1902. To the Stockholders of The Socorro
 Gold Company.
 Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of the stock holders of said company will be hold at the office of Robt. E. Morrison in Pres colt, Arizona, the same being the office of the company, on the 7th day of April, 1902, at 2 o'clock p. m. At said meeting a new board of directors will be elected and such other busi- ness disposed of as may legally be transacted. w. l. Morse. Secretary Treasurer of The Socorro
 Gold Company. ll-lw
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26

Stock certificates Officers of new corporations are requested to call on the Journal Miner and obtain prices for stock certificates, seals and com plete set of books. u
 During the months of March and April, 1902, colonists tickets will be on sale from all parts in the east to Arizona and California common points, west bound only, at following rates: From Chicago S33, From St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans and Mississippi river points S3O; from Kansas City, St. Joe and Missouri river points S25. If you wish to bring your folks west call at the Burke hotel ticket office and the matter will be arranged for you P. E. Howe, city passenger agent, V
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Mining Superintendent.

Superintendent of a gold mine in Northern California would like to Shange for southern locality, such NArizona or<tNew Mexico. Have hs&20 years experie1ce in managing gold d.zsilyx.sand lead properties, building mills and base ore concen- trating plants. Have been particu- larly successful in handling ores that slime, such as galens and brittle sii- yer sulphides. Best of references fur nished. Address, Superintendent, tbis office. 2-28w1m
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Reward.

A reward of S10 will be paid for the return of roan horse, clipped, be- longing to the Fashion stable; had on new bridle and saddle; last seen at Iron Springs. Finder please re- turn to Fashion stable and receive reward Sl9tf
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on Mon day, April 2, 1902, at 10 a. m., the undersigned, a resident of Congress. will apply for a pardon from the penitentiary at Yuma.
 3L24-1Ot Clement G. Wilson.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Small House for Sale.

A small, frame building, 12xl4 feet lined with heavy building paper, tor sale cheap. Address or call on "B, this office. 2-lZf
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
DO RIGHT-DO WRITE.

When you write. write right. The Smith Premier Typewriter IS all right. J. ii. Bailey, Agent, Prescott Arizona S.tofs-W
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Houses For Rent.

Two unfurnished houses of six and eight rooms are for rent; location of each convenient. Particulars at this office
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Mining Contracting.

We are prepared to take contracts for any kind of mine development work. Call or address Wilson x At teberry, care o. K, Store, Prescott, Ariz, <-Zhfi
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26
Jerome Fire Dept. Ball, Jerome, April

For the above occasion tickets will be sold as follows: Date of sale, Arril Ist; return limit, April 3d; rate, B round trip.
 S. E. Howe, c. P. A.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1902-03-26

A decision by Attorney General Knox holds that the public lands in Porto Rico that formerly belonged to Spain. by virtue of the treaty of Paris now belongs to the United States.