Arizona republican., 1909-08-23
A B|G ORDER
 FUR LUMBER Ray Company Buys Two Mil lion Feet KELVIN IS TREASURED
Regards the Deal and Other Preparations As Certain Signs That That Camp is to Be Headquarters For Great Activities

Kelvin, Aug. 21.-(Special core spondenee of The Republican)-The expected has happened at last. The Ray Consolidated Copper company has placed an order with the National Lumber company of Los Angeles for 2,OOO,OOO feet of lumber to be used in the construction of the new cOncen- trator and the mines. The first ship ment will arrive from San Pedro via the Southern Pacific next week. The National Lumber cOmpany's special representative, Mir. Browne, was in town yesterday, and was feeling very jubilant over the business secured for his house. considering it another feather in his cap. Now that the steel has been ordered for the shelter and the lumber for the mill, it is a fore gone conclusion that both will be built thus assuming the future of Roy Kel- win and Winkleman. with Kelvin as base of supplies, the main offices at Staff house and Hospital, and supply house being located here.
 This will no doubt be a surprise to those who are inclined to pessimism.
 The work on the grade is being pushed as rapidly as possible, the company putting on as many teams as it could procure. likewise men. The rockmen are also getting along nicely. The narrow gauge track is being straightened out wherever feasible, and when finished will be a standard gauge.
 Ten cars of freight came into the Kelvin yards yesterday, consigned to the Roy company. including spikes. fishplates and hay and grain. The Arizona Hercules company received a carload of heavy mining machinery The ties for the new road are on the way and are expected shortly. when a larger force of men will be employed laying ties and steel.
 The Roy cOmpanys new boarding house at Roy is nearing completion, and when finished will be strictly down to date in every respect with every convenience.
 Monday, the 18th of August, was Mrs. McKay's birthday, and the young people of Kelvin becoming cognizant of the fact. decided to spring a sur PAA@N bh AANAs consequently d tdISt crowd mustered their forces at Bor- rowdale's store to plan the best mode of attack. After much discussion it was thought best to take the Mckay citadel by storm. As the house sits on a high hin, it was difficult to ap- proach without being seen. So the attacking party waited until dark and dashed up the hill, taking Mrs. Mckay and family completely by surprise i They surrendered without a struggle. | giving themselves up to an evening of 1 enjoyment. Games were played, songs were sung and delicious raspberry ice l cream and cake, lemonade and grape | juice were served. Mrs. Mckay was | the recipient of several very appro- | priate gifts. While the McKays have l been here only short while. they have | made host Of friends and count them | by the score. They are typical South 1 ern people and have already become | noted for their hospitality. Mir. Me | Kay made the announcement Wednes- | day evening at prayer meeting that | there would be preaching every Satur- | day evening here and every Sunday 1 morning at Ray. It was expected that 1 Miss Mckay would render a solo last | Saturday evening, but her accompan- |