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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

cars and 2,370,447 cars handled during Feb
ruary, 1907 and 1906. While the February
figures are below like January figures of
2051,41S cars, the average daily number
of cars handled during the shorter month,
66,s23, compared with the corresponding
average for January, 66,175 cars. indicates a
slight improvement in traffic operations for
the country as a whole
The American Railway association, from
reports of 162 roads. is also able to note
slight improvement in the traffic situation
the number of idle cars showing small
though continuous decreases from 343.92S
under date of February 5, to 322,513 on
February 10, and to 314,992 on March a..
Tho improvement does not seem to have
affected equally the various classes OF
traffic, as can be seen from the changes in
the number of idle coal, gondola and hop
per cars used in the transportation of mine
products mainly. This number reached it's
maximum, 156,6s4 cars, under date of Feb
ruary 5. decreased to 134.217 on February
10, but increased again to 139,22S cars unf
der date of March 4. While the figures
show a slight improvement for the country
as a whole (ncluding Canada), the south
ern and western sections of the country,
also the states of the Mississippi valley,
show a larger car surplus for the first week
in March than for the last week in Janu-
AIRY. The better showing for the country as
a whole is due to the smaller number OF
idle cars reported from the eastern states
and the middle and northwestern sections
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
MERCURY MINE TO
PRODUCE THIS MONTH
Only Quicksilver Mine in Arizona Now
Equipped for Steady Work.
Mined by French for
Years

YUMA, April 12.-Yuma county has
the only quicksilver mine in Arizona
and two weeks hence it will begin the
regular production of mercury. The
Colonial companys new plant Will then
be in operation at the mines twelve
miles north of Quartzite. Two weeks
ago the new furnace was charged, but
a month is required to impregnate the
walls, and the first run Of the elusive
and valuable liquid metal may be ex-
pected in a fortnight. The new fur
mace is of thirty tons capacity and has
five condensers. One cord of wood
treats 1t.
This property was worked by the
French fifty years ago for copper. The
ore is a red sulphite of mercury, oc-
curing in bright red crystals. 1t car
ries gold and silver values also, but to
get these the ore has to be treated
second time, being first treated for the
mercury. The richest of it runs as
high as 5000 and $500 a ton, but 1t
averages only $12.
They are sinking now on the work
ing shaft from the 500 to the 1OOO-foot
level and have three shifts on the Jop.
Meanwhile they are stUping ore from
rich shoots on the 200 and 3O0-foot
levels. They have installed a new rock
breaker and Grissley screen at the
mouth of the shaft. and this chops the
ore into blocks about an inch square.
The property is on a true f1ssure VEN
which can be traced definitely for three
miles. The ledge is from three to hVe
feet wide. A. Dangerfield. who Is at
tending court at this time, is located
on the extension OF the ledge ana mas mas
a shaft down sixty feet with a hne
showing, C. Dennis has succeeded Col
onel Judd as superintendent of the CO.
lonial
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
News of Fraternal and Secret Societies

the way home from Pomona that night.
but he was equal to the occasion and
got the party home without laving to
walk.
Court Ell Monte had an interesting
meeting this week and transacted con-
siderable important business.
Brother Jones, ID. S. G. r., was pres
ent and entertained the members in his
usual happy manner
Brother Hourtrienne of Court Pasa-
dena was in the high court office this
week and reports great preparations IN
his court for May pole dance to be
given on May 1. to which 1t is hoped
many of the Los Angeles Foresters
will go.
Court La Gazelle gave the initiatory
work at their meeting this week, under
the leadership of their chief ranger, the
popular Councilman Barney Healy.
Brother Healy is an enthusiastic For
ester and Is a leader in the movement
to add to the membership.
Friday night was initiatory night at
Court Morris Vineyard, and the boys
were all busy as bees having q good
time and seeing that the full work was
given.
Next Friday night will be the regular
open meeting, to which all brother For
esters and their friends are invited.
The court meets in the large hall at
bl) SOubn BrOduWdy, anu IL BOOu tiliie 10
assured to all who attend.
Court Occident had an unusually good
meeting this week and initiated six
candidates into the mysteries of For
estry. The members of the court were
out In force and appreciated the excel
lent work of the initiatory team.
There was also present delegation
from Court SemitrUpic, whose presence
added to the pleasures of the evening.
Companion Court Morris Vineyard In
vites all Foresters and their friends to
attend their social meeting on FRIDAY
evening, April II, in their hall at 4SS
South Spring street.
An excellent entertainment has been
arranged by the committee, consisting
of tabeaux, songs and recitatlons, con-
cluding with dance.
1t is a foregone conclusion that 1t VIII
be a successful affair, as the fair COM
panions are master entertainers.
Court Harmony was favored with
visit by the superintendent of organiz-
ers, Brother F. e. Hand, at their meet
ing this week.
There was a goodly number of COM
panions present who were greatly inter-
ested and encouraged by the instruc-
tions and counsel of Brother Hand.
Companion Court Los Angeles hao a
good meeting this week and their guard
of honor are taking extra pains in drill
ing their initatUry work for their meet
ing next Thursday afternoon.
A treat is in store for those who can
attend their meeting on that occasion,
to be held in Victoria hall, 125h South
Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
INDEPENDENT FORESTERS
OF AMERICA

The Royal Foresters were busily en-
gagged on Monday evening in conducting
a large class of pilgrims across the hot
sands of the desert leading to the mys-
terry of mysteries-the Oriental degree.
There were over thirty initiates who
enjoyed every moment of their journey
to the rank of princes of the Orient"
and who all enjoyed the refreshing bev-
erages at the end Of their laborious
ordeal.
Iilarity was the watchword of the
evening, and the Royals certainly saw
that every one had a good time.
On Tuesday evening the halls OF
Courts Miramar and Temple were
packed with the members and their
friends who assembled for the regular
monthly social. The committee was
swamped with the crowd; but the chair
man, Brother Jones, says he will not
be caught mapping again.
Whist playing and dancing were in
dulged in till late hour, and everyone
seemed to have q good time and be in
a good humor
During the course of the evening
hand-painted pillow, donated by Com
panion Small was raffied for the bene-
fit of Court Miramar's relief fund. Com
panion Dunkerley was the lucky Win
ner of the pillow.
Supper was served to all comers, but
there was plenty of provisions and all
went home fully satisfied.
Court Clendora had a good meeting
this week and received an official visit
from Brother Dunkerley, the high Sec
retary. The initiatory work was given,
and some of the old members also took
the second degree. The high secretary
found the court in a prosperous condi-
tion and the memebrs enthusiastic In
the work.
AT it's meeting the court ordered new
regalia and paraphernalia so as to be
thoroughly up to date.
The court at Gardena was visited by
the high secretary Saturday and ar
rangements made for a class initiation
in Gardena on the first Saturday in
MAY. There was a good attendance of
the members, and matters of mutual
interest were freely discussed under
good and welfare.
Brother West, the court deputy.
voiced the sentiments of all when he
extolled the benefits of our fraternaty.
Court Pomona was favored this week
by a visit from Brother Frank e. Hand,
superintendent Of organizers, and j.
H. Jones, d. s. Q. X.
The occasion was a social meeting at
which an excellent program was rem
dered and a good time was enjoyed by
the large number present.
Brother Hand entertained them with
an interesting talk and selection OF
his hest stories, so that there was not
a ..drv eye' among the audience when
he cot through They just laughed till
they cried. as one good brother ex-
Rumor has it that 1t was another
"story'' when the tire of Brother
Hands automobile got punctured on
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
SPEAKS ON THE RACE TRACK
AND SUNDAY OBSERVANCE

Under the auspices of the City Chris
tlan Endeavor society a Christian cfti-
zenship meeting was held yesterday
afternoon at the Immanuel Presby-
terrain church. Rev. Hugh X. Walker,
nastor of the church, presided. f. d.
r Moote, chairman of the Christian
citizenship committee of the City
union. spoke. Rev. Arthur S. Phelps
read the Scripture and offered prayer
The address Of the afternoon was
made by Rev. j. Q. A. Henry, who
spoke in emphatic terms on the race
track. red light district, the Sunday
observance and the proposed enlarge
ment of the saloon zone.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
NEW SILVER MILL TO
BE READY APRIL 20
Dagaett Industry Promises to Aid in
Development of Big Mining
Region-Flve-Stamp
Mil

DAGGETT. April 12.-The new silver
mill being erected by III. r. Bouldin
and N. X. Millet will be in operation
by April 20. according to a statement
made by Bouldin yesterday. He says
he will do custom work in silver only
at present, and, if the business comes
I'm to his expectations. he will put in
a process later for working gold. The
nlant is being constructed on the site
where the American BOrax company's
nlant is located. Bouldin was super
intendent of that company here for
several years. and therefore was lucky
enough to get the old mill site , on r,t wnicn n
TO install his machinery. The work IS
being rushed as fast as possible and
much is expected of the new plant;
Joseph Zanini of Barstow has been ss
placed in charge of the Hasson broth
ers' mine at Ord mountain, as sue
cessor of John Logan, who left for san
Francisco recently. Zanini reports
some exceedingly fine values ana
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

gagged for this occasion. The commit
tee on arrangements is u. d. Kidny,
chairman assisted by Mrs. o. K. White
and Mrs. w. w. Brown. Poinsettia
homestead has recently been organized
and now has membership of nearly
one hundred. A campaign is now on to
double the membership during the next
sixty days. Last Thursday evening a
new degree team was organized with
o. X. White as captain. 1t is the pur-
pose of the degree team to become
thoroughly drilled, with the view of
going to number of places near Los
Angeles and put on the degree work.
Captain White has had great deal
of experience as drill master and there
is no doubt that Poinsettia homestead
will have one of the best degree teams
in Southern California.
The new team will do some special
work preparatory to entering the exhi-
bition drill which is now being arranged
by Coast Manager Miller, wherein each
of the four different Homesteads Of Los
Angeles will participate.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

states that a five-stamp mill will be
erected upon the return of George has
son from San Francisco. 49,
Yesterday marked the end OF the
Smith borax interests in Daggett, as
John Roach. the superintendent left
for San Francisco on Santa Fe tram
No. 8. From that city he will leave
for Ryan, Cal, to take charge OF the
boraX mines there.
w. Oliver has returned from tne
scene Of the new gold strike, Paradise
Springs. He reports some good values
being found in that locality.
H. A, Bouldin has returned from the
new gold camp. He took couple OF
prospectors out to the claims. If busi-
ness keeps up everybody will have the
gold fever.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
ROYAL COURT

The grand masquerade
IN ball given by Pico assem-
LnNTMo \ bly, No. 8 last Monday
Ie$ARlEE&Al evening was splendid
l MERX ] success There were forty
six couples in the grand
march of masquers, with
as manv more dancers not in the
march. The gentlemen's prizes were
won by j. A. Amundsen and Allan
Young, and the ladies prizes were cap
tured by Mrs. Sam J. Chapel and MISS
Raker. While the dancing was in pro-
press in the assembly chamber there
were eight tables of card players en-
gagged in progressive whist, the prizes
being carried off by Miss Porter ana
Miss Smith, and Mr.. Niles and Mr.
Hawkins. The banquet room was beau
tifully decorated In blue ana RED LOT
the elegant repast that followed the
dancing and whist. One hundred and
thirty-two persons were seated in the
banquet room at a time, and 1t took two
times to go around.
During the past week Royal Chan
celor Sam J. Chapel was the guest or
honor and speaker of the evening at a
banquet given by the Colonial rank of
the Grand Fraternity.
Los Angeles assembly No. initiated
the largest class of candidates in its
history on Tuesday evening.
County Treasurer John N. Hunt and
wife entertained forty members of the
Good Samaritan club at their beautiful
South Pasadena home recently with
whist and refreshments.
M. of E. Fred Willox is in Riverside
on business for the Royal court.
Royal Vice Chancellor Charles w.
Fleming will go to Riverside to initiate
large class of candidates for the
Riverside assembly on the 22d inst.
Belvedere assembly No. "a has
changed it's open meeting night from
the last to the first Friday of each
month.
Pico No. s will give a public whist
party, open to all members and their
friends on the Goth.
Los Angeles assembly No. Q will give
a "cobweb party" Tuesday evening at
Stephenson's hall, 43S1s South Spring
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
,ntrols obtained on:
s119,741

The 215 tons contained over S119,741 in
gold, as the settlements were made at
a basis of 500 an ounce, when the real
value is $20.67. This is an average
value per ton of $556.93. Considering
that no sorting is being done, it IS
simply immense stuff, and there is
not place in the world where it could
be duplicated.
The Rodgers-Syndicate company is
also doing great work in the way OF
ore production. At the 5O0-foot level
the drift is being extended on the ore
shoot, and the greater the distance
gained the better the ore looks. An
assay was secured yesterday on ore
that went at the rate of 5000 ton. A
settlement was also made for a ship
ment of eighty-three tons that aver
aged $115 ton. In few days it will
be determined whether to sink that ad-
ditional 100 feet or not. 1t will all de-
pend on the showing at the 500-foot
level. The lease has three months to
run.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
SOUL UNION

To live and toll to show
The spirits deepest glow,
For love Of one true heart!
To feel that hearts reply.
AS sunlight to the eye, n
Increase the fire OF art!
To let no mean restraint,
Nor hint OF venal taint
Instil an alien lust!
To let no doubling creep,
Like healthless. fatal sleep, d.
Upon sweet mutual trustl
And thus, thrill Joined to thrill,
To help the world fulfil
Life's broader, higher will
William Struthers in Ainslee' s
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
SEVENTEEN CHINESE TO BE
DEPoRTED FROM LOS ANGELES

Deputy United States Marshal Trace
and five guards took seventeen Chinese
from the county Jail last night to San
Francisco, where they will be deported
to China. The prisoners nave Deen
accumulating at the Jail for several
months and the order for their deporta-
tion was signed by Judge Wellborn
Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

'I met a fellow today" said Gaddie,
who was simply dotty about a buried
treasure; couldn't talk of anything
else"
'That reminds me of my Wife, said
Peckham.
''Why? Does she talk of buried
treasurer"
almost constantly, I'm her second
husband, you Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
Shoes Half Price and Less

over two hundred big display bargain
tables are displaying shoes for men.
women and children, on sale IL many
instances for half price and less. Con-
vince yourself and come to the
MAMMOTH SHOE HOUSE.
619 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
BROTHERHOOD
AMERICAN YEOMEN

On Thursday evening,
April 16, at Mammoth hall,
517h Sout h Broadway,
Poinsettia homestead of
the Yeomen will give a
grand ball to all Yeomen
members and their friends.
One of the best orchestras
in The citN has hnan en-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13
slippery

Patience: II see dainty Indian muslins
are made from fibers of the banana tree"
Patrice '"rhey ought to be easy to
slip on."--Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Visit Pasadena's finest hotel. THE
GREEN.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Belvedere assembly No. "a has
changed it's open meeting night from
the last to the first Friday of each
month.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

During the past week Royal Chan
celor Sam ]. Chapel was the guest OF
honor and speaker of the evening at a
banquet given by the Colonial rank or
the Iirand Fraternity.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Royal Vice Chancellor Charles w.
Fleming will go to Riverside to initiate
large class of candidates for the
Riverside assembly on the 22d inst.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Pico No. s will give public whist
party. open to all members and their
friends on the Goth.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

Activity in the building trade during the
month appears to have been iivelier than
during the preceding three months. The
value of building permits granted in fifty
leading cities In various parts OF the coun-
try, s2511s,5oS, while 3S per cent below that
reported for February, 1907, shows graft
fvinR increase over the low totals of the
preceding three months the Improvement
being especially marked in the cities of the
central western section of the country.
Reports from thirty car-service associa- :
t,ons show total number OF cars handled
during the twenty-nine days in February
OF 1.93Ts77 as compared with 2,3S0.191
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-13

NJ. of e. Fred Willox is in Riversid
on business for the Royal court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
OUR SPECIAL Market LETTER

Notes on this weeks Kansas City stock
market written for the RHBLEcroR BY J. 4
Van vOOrst OF the NJ. K. & +. Commits.
sion Co. r"
KANSAS CRY, March with q
moderate run Of cattle this week the
heavy beef steers ruled active to
strong. TOPS today being 1915.
With packers active buyers. The
best cows and heifers ruled strong
and trade active from the start. The
best heavy cows selling from a 90 to
1925. Best heifers $3.50 to $500.
Medium grades bringing $500 to
A.25. Stock cows are selling 10 to
26c higher than last week.
We have had q liberal run Of hogs
and better prices prevail, though the
market closed l0c 10 Ner today, with
tops at Soc Heavy hogs are pre-
ierred although the bulk Of the ad-
vance has been on the medium weight
hogs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
ABOUT PEOPLE.

F. Kandt of Woodbine spent the day
iu town.
j. G. Minick Of North Dickinson
was in town.
J.F. Buhrer and DR.. Riddell were
up from Enterprise.
DR.. R. McShea Of Chapman was a
visitor in the the city.
). E. Britt Of Solomon was pleas
ant caller on the REFLECToR.
David Korns has gone to Wisconsin
where he has purchased farm.
W. J. Rowe was In from Ridge Wis
ting his sister, Mrs. B. H. Seeds.
Mrs. R. W. Hoffman and Mrs. J, W.
Ehrssm Of Enterprise were in the city
today.
J. e. Musser and family and b. 3.
Musser and family left today for their
new homes In Idaho.
County Clerk King and Superinten-
dent McD OlmICk Srf Topeka attend
ing the state Republican convention.
walter winger, q thriving young
businessman Of Ridgeway, Ontario, Is
spending q week with friends here on
his return from a trip to California.
Frank HUFF Of Sherman returned
from a months trip to Texas. He
' sited Galveston and other cities
but says Dickinson county and Kan
sss stiIl look mighty good to him.
Z. W. Brewer was in from Elmo.
He leaves next week for Boulder,
Colo. Dickinson ia sorry to lose such
wide awake young farmers but Of
course he will come back.
Mrs. J. c. Seaton has gone to Penn
sylvania to visit relatives and sec her
aged mother. who. during the recent
icy weather there fell and injured her
self so that she has not been able to
walk since.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
viii Have Sunrise Meeting.

About IA members were present at
the regular monthly meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Christian church which was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Good
win Monday evening. These young
people have planned to hold sunrise
meeting Easter morning to which
they extend a cordial invitation to
other societies Of the different churches
Of the city. Popcorn balls were
served after the meeting adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
TRAMPS WERE AT HOME.
IN THE METHODIST CHURCH

Last night about 10 O'Clock Rev. s.
.. Belts, pastor Of the M. E. church,
saw lights in the basement Of the
church. He tried to enter and found
that be had trapped two tramps who
were making themselves at home.
The men ran out Of the back door and
Though the pastor chased one for a
block they escaped. The men we're
found at the U. P. depot this morning
and were allowed to leave town.
They had ransacked the church, eaten
some canned fruit In the kitchen and
we're preparing 70 60 to bed on some
portiers they had torn down.
Rev. Mr.. Belts says he does not
like to act as policeman but he can
beat some officers he knows at the
jnb.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
BAIER's GOOD AVERAGE.
Good SOws Bred to Tom Upton in
Demand.

Jos. M. Baier Of Elmo, Kas., held
his Tom Upton bred sow sale at Abb
lene, February "a. The sows we're OF
somewhat miscellaneous breeding.
The better bred ones went to breeders
at lower prices than they would have
brought year ago and the farmer
limit was about sS5. And still the
average on the entire offering repre-
sented little profit. The top was
1905, the On The Dot gilt going to
Oscar Olson at that figure. Thirty
sOwS brought q, 1890 Or an average
Of $4s.76. Three boar pigs sold at an
average q ga. The amount Of this
sale was sl4e2.5O; Of the fall sale
S9475.4O; private sales In the year
SllSS.OOi total s4779.SO. He has at
present 100 head left Of fall pigs and
older and will have IS sows to iarrOW
and expects to raise 100 more. Q