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Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
PLAN TO SET UP
 BIG DRERGING MACHINE

| In letter written in Evansville, In- diana. received here yesterday, M L. Buckley states that he and W. T. Uric, president of the Uric Snyder Machine Company of Kansas City, Mo, will ar-
 rive here March l prepared to install
 dredging plant on the property of
 the Spec Mining Company on Lynx Creek. President Uric closed a con-
 tract with the directors of the Spec company in Evansville to build dredge on the property at once. It
 will be the largest plant of its kind in the territory, having a capacity of l 1000 yards in q hours.
 President Uric examined the proper ty few months ago. Before leaving for the east, he pronounced it not onIy very rien in placer gold but admirably located for exploitation with a dredge. He admitted that he was surprised to
 find such valuable placer desposits as the eompany's holdings lying praeti-
 eally untouched since the discovery of the rich placer diggings in 1863, five miles up stream at Walker.
 The holdings of the company, com prising 160 acres of patented land, are known as the Clark estate. The ground was located in the early 7O's by John Clark, wno appropriated the land for horticultural purposes. He planned an orchard on the place and continued to raise garden truck on the place un- til he died, little realizing that the bed rock sand ten feet below was rich in the yellow metal. He placer mined part of the ground at times when not engaged at gardening.
 After his death the estate passed in- to the possession of NJ. L. Buckley, who came nere from Montana. Buck ley demonstrated the richness of the placer deposits with several tests and sold the property to the Spec Mining Company. A small dredge was built which proved the ground richer than anticipated. The plant proved too small for large operations. Work was stopped after the directors agreed to purchase a larger plant.
 The erection of the larger plant has been delayed by the sickness of Pres ident Uric, who was stricken i'll after his return to Kansas City. He is now fully recovered. He expects to be here with the first installment of maehin- cry by March l. Buckley, who is vice president of the Spec Mining COmpa- ny, will return here with him to rush the erection of the plant as fast as pos sible.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
 He Social Mirror

en Davis, Francis Munds, Helen Yeo. mans, Edith Yeomans, and Elizabeth Punter.
 Mrs. Morris Goldwater left Sunday evening for a short visit in the Capi- tai City with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Tritle.
 Mrs. w. A. Drake returned Saturday morning, after a pleasant week spent in Phoenix with her daughter, Mrs. McClung.
 Lieut.. John H. Baker is confined to his quarter at Fort Whipple with ton silitis.
 Mrs. Ed. Block is eonvalescing from severe cold.
 Mrs. George c. Ruffner left Thurs day evening for Phoenix to visit with friends.
 Mrs. K. P. Williams has been ill the past week at her home at Fort Whip pie.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
WHO KNOWS, WON'T TELL
Bacillus Domesticus Captured in Strong
 Haunt-But Why?
CFrom Friday's Daily.l


 Into the life of the jeweler comes many things, not the least of which are the occult causes of watch paraly- sis. But never i nthe career of O. A. Hesla has occurred a similar case of time-pieee trouble as was brought to light yesterday when one of those ae- elimated, vaceinated, disinfeeted, her medically sealed watches espoused by railroad men-in fact, the trusted time-pieee of A. E. Taylor, assistant passenger agent of the Santa Fe-was brought in for treatment.
 The watch had stopped, deader than the Dead Sea.
 Hesla got out his jewellers sealpel and forceps and began work on the anatomy of the timepieee. After a diligent and for while futile search for the trouble, the watch surgeon finally found running Marathon races in and around the wheels and springs, a bacillus domestieus, commonly eussed as a bedbug.
 The varmint was Overpowered and squeIched All's well that ends well. But now the question is, how-still, that's inguisitive.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
sNATCHES WOMAN'S PURSE
 AND MAKES HIS ESCAPE
From Sundays Da1ly)


 On her way home from visiting a friend at o'clock last night, Mrs. W. C. Sanders was robbed of her purse, containing change amount to S, and bunch of flowers. The holdup occur red on the north sidewalk of Willis street, half block east of the Catho- lie church. The purse snateher escaped through the alley back of D. Levy & Company's barn north towards the railroad.
 Passing the sidewalk at the alley a tall man of dark complexion suddenly leaped out of the alley and grabbed her purse and bunch of flowers sac was carrying in her hands. She al most tainted from fright as the maE ran through the alley towards the railroad with her purse and flowers.
 After regaining her compOsure she hurried to the nome of friend, where the robbery was reported to the Po- lice department by telephone.
 Night Officer Tom McMahon hurried to the scene of the robbery. The flow CTS were found scattered in the alley but no trace of the robber was found at midnight.
 Mrs. Sanders stayed at the home of a friend last night. Sac is prostrated from fright.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
ADMIT SAM SMITH IS
 NOT NEGRO WANTED
CFrom Sundays Daily)


 Joy reigns in Manhattan Club cir cles, the occasion being the second re- lease from the county jail yesterday morning of San Smith, president of the club. President Smith was arrest ed on the charge of murder committed three years ago in Louisiana twice in the last three weeks. He was first re- leased by Judge Sloan under habeas corpus proceedings. He was rearrest ed Sunday. His release yesterday fol- lowd the arrival in this city of Sheriff Traylor and A. B. Chappell of Ray vile, Louisiana.
 Sheriff Traylor and Chappeh, on whose plantation the murder was com mitted, pronounced President Smith not the man wanted Smiths release immediately followed
 Sheriff Traylor and Planter Chappell arrived here on the morning train with Sheriff Smith, who was returning from Douglas. They left for home on the southbound morning train.
 Sheriff Smith summoned witnesses in Douglas to appear here to prove that Smith was a resident of Douglas at the time of the Louisiana killing. These witnesses will be informed of Smith s release and their subpeonas cancelled.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
LEGISLATURE PROGRESS AT
 ARIZONA CAPITAL
Continued from Page Two.)

PHOENIX, Feb. Ex-Governor Kip bey today signed both the Pace bill and the Duffy gambling bill when the measures were brought to his of. flee, and expressed his satisfaction at the result.
 The victory of the temperance forces is not complete, however, for the Weedin bill in the council pro- vides for the segregation of cities and towns in local option districts from the country. It is not likely the governor would sign such a bill even if it were passed, and this is uncertain, though members are not expressing themselves at present.
 The governor received a letter from J. c. Adams this morning stating he would not resign from the fair com mission and asking that the matter be referred to the legislature. Packard of this city says he will fgnt his re- mOval. Their action has stirred up some excitement and it is likely hot times will occur in this old town soon.
 The measure abOlishing the assist ant secretary of the territory passed the ,eonneil 9 to Hunt, Day and Breen. A bill was introduced empowering the treasurer to sign papers in the absence of the secretary.
 
 DeSouza's railroad commission bill, which passed the house yesterday, on motion of Burns, was advanced to it's second reading and referred to the judiciary committee, which had a meet ing with railroad officials this after noon.
 The following bills passed the eoun- eil: One by Hunt to prevent bucket shops; one by Weedin providing an eight-hour law for furnace men and hoisting engineers, and one by Burns protecting power transmission nnes. Finley gave notice of his purpose to introduce a bill to move the fair grounds to Tempe.
 Hampton on next Tuesday will in- troduee a bill dividing Graham county into two counties, one to be named Lincoln.
 Wolf introduced a house bill carry ing s11O,OOO for the Tempe Normal im- prOvements.
 Bailey introduced a bill relating to the salaries of probate judges and clerks of counties of $11,OOO,OOO vaiu- ation, fixing these at $25OO and $500 respectively.
 Tuesday afternoon was set for the special hearing by the committee of the whole on the Morris bill providing a pioneer home at Prescott.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY
From Sundays Daily)

Ed Henry was discharged from GUS today at his preliminary examination before United States Court Commis- sioner J. M. w. Moore yesterday morn ing at o'clock. Henry was arraign- ed on the charge of sharing the con- tents of a bottle of whiskey with Hu- go Ramon, an Indian.
 The prosecution failed to establish case against Henry. Ramon, who was being held a prisoner in the eOun- ty jail as a witness, was also released. He testified that Henry did not fur nish him whiskey. Where the redskin accumulated the jag is still a mystery to the officers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
JEROME PROPERTY
 LOOK GOOD TO EASTERNERS
CFrom sunda~'s Daily)

ttrom SundaS s Daily)
 That great interest is being taken
 in the Jerome mining district by min
 ing men and capitalists, was proven
 this week by the arrival there of a
 number of experts accompanied by men who are at present interested in or were looking for a chance to invest
 in the district. Among the arrivals were Rayton E. Horton of Patterson, N. J., and H. E. Giddings, of New
 York City, both of whom came for the purpose of examining the property of the Haynes Copper Company. Before leaving for visit to Los Angeles, they said to News representative that they were more than pleased with the progress being made and the results of development. Development in the property is being advanced as rapidly as possible.
 J. E. Leeper, of the Arkansas & Ari- zOna, returned from the east this week, to remain for some time. On this group two shifts will be employed on development work, while at the same time a diamond drill will be installed underground and the ground thorough ly explored beneath the present lower levels of the mine. That the present owners of this promising ground have great confidence in its future is demon strated by their installing a diamond drill.
 Superintendent Beven of the Mazat- gal Copper Company, reports to Pres ident Shaw 32 feet of progress in the new tunnel during the past week. The formation remains quartz-porphyry, showing considerable copper stain with some sulphides of very high grade. h. creased values are looked for in this tunnel, which is expected to cut the large surface exposure in about 1s0 feet.
 At the Cleopatra Foreman Hubbard is drifting north on the ore body from which they have been stoping, and to date the drift has been run in solid ore. This body is proving a very large one and of great richness.
 Experts visited the Copper Chief this week, but as to the results of their or for whom they made the visit, the News was unable to learn, but the fact that they were on the ground is encouraging to the be- lief that some very wealthy mining men are after this proven great mine. The working of the Copper Chief would mean the development of many prom ising mining claims in it's neighbor- hood. Work on the 1000 foot tunnel now being run to tap the ore bodies of this mine below it's present work ings. is being rapidly pushed ahead.
 The News is informed that the Mes cal Copper Company will put in ma having already contracted for electricity from the Arizona Power Company as its motive power.
 Work continues to be rushed ahead af the Verde Grande and also on the United Verde Extension with good re- News.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
KINGLET WOULD FLY

PAU, France, Feb. 20.-King Alfon- so was at the flying field today and witnessed the flights of the Wright brothers. It was generality believed his majesty would try flight but be- fore leaving Madrid promises Queen Victoria and Premier Maura he would not go in the air.
 His majesty showed great interest in the aeroplane as an engine of war.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
ADLAI STEVENSON ILL

CHICAGO, Feb. 2O.-Adlai Steven son, former vice president, is i'll at his home in Bloomington. The activity of the recent campaign was a severe strain on his seventy-four years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
BOY KILLER TESTIFIES

NASHVILLE, Feb. 20.-On this day for the defense in the trial of Col Duncan B. Cooper, Robin J. Cooper, and John D. Sharpe, charged with the murder of former Senator Carmack, only one witness was examined, the boyish defendant, R. J. Cooper. He made an excellent witness.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24
PASSES INDIAN BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-The In dian appropriation bill occupied the entire time in the senate today, and was passed with appropriations aggre- gating over $9,O00,0OO.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24

Harold Stephens entertained his lit tie friends at nis home on North Mount Vernon avenue on Monday evening, the occasion being his birthday. Those who enjoyed the jolly affair were Hell
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24

Mrs. O. H. Tucker entertained a few of her friends at tea Thursday af ternoon in honor of her friend, Mrs Williams of Ash Fork, who has beer her guest for the past week.
Weekly journal-miner., 1909-02-24

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. T. G.. Norris entertained very pleasantly the Prescott bridge club at her home on South Mount Vernon street. Those who enjoyed the afternoon were Mrs. Francis L. Wright, Mrs. R. R. Glass, Mrs. Cheverton, Mrs. W. A. Edwards, Mrs. G. E. Meany, Miss Fredericks, and Miss Mabel Norris.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
Nh. n. n. M'LEAR
Rsssstsd to Important Position osu Flfn
Applicants.

At q recent meeting Of the board Of
school trustees OF Farmvills, North Caro-.
hna, Mr.. II. II. Mclean. OF this city, who
Tor the past two years has been princi-
pal Of the high school 1T Washington.
North Carolina was unanimously elected
superintendent Of the graded schools Tor
the coming year.
Mr. hcI.san IL a graduate OF Freder-
lcksburg College, with the degree OF
bachelor OF arts. In addition 10 pursu.
ing tie required studies for the degree he
took additional work in History. Greek
aud English, In which studies he was
awarded special certificates OF gradua-
ton.
Since graduating here Mr.. Mclean has
studied at the University OF Virginia,
taking special work 10 science.
Mr.. Mclean has been associated with
such men a. Superintendent +. T.. Hall.
OF CASTOR county; Harry Howell, OF
High Point, and G.. Newbold at Wash
ington, who are recognized as some Of
she best school men In the State. This
experience, with his training, gives Mr..
Mclean q most excellent equipment for
his new position.
IL is understood that there were over
90 applicants for the position; the fact
that Mr.. Mclean was the unanimous
choice of the board IL In itself great
compliment to him.
The school board at Farmville should
be congratulated upon securing the
services OF Mr.. Mclean for the head OF
their school system.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
STORM DAMAGE IN LANCASTER

The rainfall n Lancaster county We'd
nesday was the heaviest for a quarter OF
q century. The streams were Gil impass-
able, nearly all the bridges were swept
away, travel was practically suspended
and all mail communication cut of. The
dams OF all the water mills in Lancaster
county were swept away. Wlnams's
mill near Lancaster c. ii. was carried
entirely away. ksmp & Carter's Touring
mill, between lie ncaster and Kilmarnock,
the largest In the Northern Neck, had its
dam broken In three places and the
foundation on one side washed away,
causing damages amounting to more
than $4,000.
A hardware drummer named Hunt, IN
attempting to cross Morris's Run, near
kilmarnock, with horse and buggy, got
Into deep water. When the horse began
to swim Hunt jumped out and made for
the western side of the ruu, while the
hofse tut ned around aud went back TO
kiimarnock. causing the people Co be-
iieve Hunt had b; sn drowned until he
appeared later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
HONOR FOES SON
Men In Cray Give Gen :. 0. Grant Great oys.
ton

irenzied demonstration OF welcome
by the men In gray for the son OF the
man who conquered them marked the
hnal parade OF the nineteenth reunion of
the United Confederate Veterans at Men,
phis Thursday. In the reviewing stand
stood Maj. Gen. +. d. Grant. The first
lew divisions in line passed with only a
limited number recognizing him. Finally,
a cavalry division approached and lie
commanding officer. Gen. Tyler, OF Kick
man, Ny. old and grizzled ,peered steadily
at Gen. Grsnt moment. Then be turn
ed In his saddle, and yelled:
Tome on, you kids; here's Gen Grant,
come TO life again 10 bis son"
With one OF the old-time rebel Wells.
the division remnants OF Forests cav
airy charged upon the stand and jostIed
ne another Tor an opportunity 70 shake
Gen. Grants hand.
From that moment every 0ray.cIad
veteran who could reach the stand rushed
ny to shake hands with Gen. Grant The
stocky army officers gray eyes flied
with tears and his shoulders shook with
emotion as he murmured, "God bless you
all, boys. God bless YOU" giving each a
cordial hand grasp.
Battle-tOrn banners were grouped at
his ieet and waved over his head In sa-
lutte. One old officer rode up to the
stand, seized Gen. Grants hand, and
kissed him on the cheek, exclaiming:
GOD bless you, boy. fought your
iather, OF whom you are the image, a
gallant, msgnsnimous foe, and love
his SON."
Ii is doubtful II any other Northern
man, even President. ever received such
an ovation In the South
len thousand Veterans marched IN the
parade. The heat was intense. the
elimination OF three days OF the warmest
weather Memphis has had 10 years.
At the suggestion OF the parade com.
mite, the line OF march was cut down
about mile, and the countermarch was
eliminated. Commanders OF divisions
and brigades directed that the Older and
ieebleI members of their commands
should drop out. But officers were com.
PEELED TO report that they should find no
men old enough or feeble enough to take
advantage OF the indulgence.
The parade was led by Mai. Gen. Johu
h. Mcdowell, grand marshal
J: Duhig, an aged Confederate veteran
and merchant OF Dallas, Tex, overcome
by the heat. died at q local hospital.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
SCHOOLS CLOSE
Interesting Exercises al the Court.
hOuSe-The MedaIlSiS, Etc.
SUPP WILLS PRESENTED WIN TESTIMONIAL

Over 500 children attended the closing
exercises OF the white public schools at
the courthouse Friday morning. IL was
pleasing event. The program was
short and President A. h BowerinR. oil
the School Board presided The exercises
commenced with prayer by Rev. ". l..
Dolly.
The hymn Holy. Holy, Holy, Lord God
Almighty" was sung by selected voices
from Grammar Grades >, 2. l.
Superintendent b. Y. willis, on behalf
OF the fredericksburg Teachers Associa-
tion. presented TO the public school a
handsome painting OF Gen. r. l. Lee.
THIS was received by Superintendent
Bowering. Both gentlemen mode happy
speeches.
5upt. h. =. Willis was very much sur.
prised when Capt. s. J. Quinn arose and
said he wanted to talk while OF the re-
firing superintendent He paid a hand
some tribute to Supt. Willis. OF his ehicl-
ency Is superintendent and bis interest
In the public schools. He then on behalf
OF the teachers Of the public schools pre-
sented q bookcase as a mark Of respect
and est sem. This was responded TO In q
feeling manner by Supt. Willis.
Capt. Quinn, assist ID by members of
the school board, Messrs. Hirsh, Layton
and Hurkamp. distributed school medals
To the follow
LIST Primary, Matte McCalley.
2nd Primary, Mabel Wood.
Bird Primary, Nellie Page Hunter
4th Primary, Preston George.
~ Overflow, Christine Garner
~ Overflow, Merritt Temple Williams
LIST Grammar, Daisy Pritchett
End Grammar, John K Herndon
Bird Grammar, Sarah f. Goudman.
18th Grammar, Ruth ~ hcGee
9th Grammar b, Louise McCalley.
9TH Grammar A, Mabel McCalley
Among the medelists were three daugh.
tiers OF Mr.. Joseph NJ. NcCalley. Sarah
Gorldmen. daughter OF Mr.. II. r. Gould
mon, received her sixth medal. John
Berndon. son OF Mr.. Hugh Herndon, re.
ceived bis fourth medal Preston George.
one OF the medalists, was presented by
bis father with 50 gold piece. Capt.
Quirn made e1 address to the medalists.
comptmenting them on their success.
Supt. Willis peid high compliment to
Miss Kate Asnder as teacher and dis
cipiinarian and also to the genera e.
hciency OF Ell the teachers.
The celebration closed with the hymn.
Come, Thou Almighty King" e1d
prayer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
MARRIAGES

James II. Judd end Florence GUN.
both OF Culpeper. were married In Wash
ington Thursday.
r. c. Willen, OF Mundsy Point, and
Miss Aida King. Of the same place. were
married at the Methodist Episcopal par
sonage at Heathsville, by Rev. G. II.
Williams.
Miss Bessie Belle Connelle. daughter OF
Mrs. Willyia Anne Conpelle, OF Warsaw.
was married Wednesday night at
Welcome Grace Baptist church 70 Clifton
II. Lumpkin, OF Rsamy's Fork. Rev. G.
M.Connelle official d. Misses Lula Lump
KIN and Efhe Marks were flower girls.
The bride was attended by Miss Estelle
Lumpkins, maid OF honor, and Frank
Connelie was best man. The other at.
tsndents were Dock Connelle, Miss
Bertha Be ldersou, Abb Bowen aud Miss
Clara Lumps'u; ushers, Leo Lumpkin and
Roland Marks. The bride wore a gown
OF chiffon null. Mr.. aud Mrs. Lumpkin
Will reside at Reamy's Fork.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
BOY is HELD
He Has Had Experiences and Case WIN Be
Investigated

On June 1st Chief Robinson arrested a
small white boy, who was beating his
way To Washington on a train When
questioned, the boy gave his name as
Richard AcIane. and said be lived IN
Climatic an, y. Y, with t's two sisters,
and be had been to Richmond and was
making his way back home The boy
was locked up and Chief Robinson asked
Sergt. Chichester TO write and ascertain
II the boy was telling the truth. The
boy also stated that his father WAS liv-
Ing In Robersonville, n. c., AMI had
driven him away from home. letter
was written 70 the address OF the two
sisters In Chinatown. n T.. and returned
unclaimed and no answer received from
the one written to Robersonville, n. c.,
to the boy's father. The sergeant also
wrote to a minister OF the Baptist church
In Robersonvilie, where the boy stated
his mother had died and was buried. A
letter was received from Rev. @. ID. Rob
erson denying what theboy said. How
ever, some light was thrown on the mat
ter. The minist n stated that bis brother,
X l.. Robertson, was some years ago
living In No. iolk with his " lie and son.
and that the boy had been sent 20 a re-
formatory In this Stat The boy was
confronted with this statement by the
sergeant Thursday and made full con-
iession. He stated that his name was
Runice Robertson and that he was sent
10 the reform school at Laurel from Nor
folk. Sept. 6. 1905, for stealing a bicycle.
de also stat ID that bis mother got him
out January %. 1908. This statement
VIII be- Investigated before the boy Is re-
leased
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-06-12
MASSAPOGAx PERSONALS
Mas.aponaI. VI. Juns ). 1aol

hassapOnaE, Va, June 3. 1909.
Mr.. George B. Jones, who has been
visiting a. bis home At MAssaponax, ~.
turned To JacksOnville. Fla, Monday.
Mrs Ann f. Towles has returned from
Richmond. where she has been visiting
her daughter.
Mrs. l. Il. Colbert. who has been sick
was able To be 81 all FAY service Sunday
at hassaponax church.
Miss Marguerite Colbert has returned
from Randolph Macon Institute, where
she attended school last winter.
Miss Juna Newman. OF Gordonsvilie.
Is q guest Of Miss Marguerite Colbert.
Mr.. Thomas Greene, OF Washington.
IL visitor at Aasssponax.
Mrs. George b. Jones, who has been
quite sick, Is much improved.
Mrs. VIM. Bell has returned from Rich
mOnd, where she visited her daughter.