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The copper era., 1909-01-14

The recent flood in Salt river has somewhat hastened the absorption of the south side canal system by the government. As those who have fol lowed events are aware, an agree ment to purchase was made by the government with the Consolidated Canal company some time ago. The late flood has washed away the head ing and upper part of the Utah canal, and the Utah company is now ready to enter into similar negoti- ations: in fact, has done so by the action of the directors at meeting held in Mesa. Ire Utah manage ment has been iu conference with Engineer Hill frequently of late, and the terms of an agreement were ratified by the canal management Republican.
The copper era., 1909-01-14
Much Copper is Going in Ships

The three big baltleships recently launched in Great Britain, Belle rophon, Temeraire, and Superb, will consume 3,65O,OOO pounds of American lake and electrolytic copper, and l ,OOO, ,OOO pounds will be required for each of the three big battleshiPs whose keels are to be lad at once in England. For account of the men-of- war on the stocks of Continental E Irope, 5000, ,OOO pounds of lake and electrolytic copper will be needed within year. he mercantile marine contract under way in Euro pean yards will consume o7,OOO,OoC pounds of copper within year.
 Although work is slack at domestic ship yards, the tonnage under contra ct will call for the consumption of 6,00C. GOO pounds of lake, electrOlytic and casting copper within year. The navy yards, ordnance works and the mint are consuming annually about l., ,OOO, GOO pounds of copper. The shiI repairing plants on both oceans and along the Great Lakes are working up about 1G,OOO,OOO pounds of copper year in various forms ot bronze and brass.
The copper era., 1909-01-14
Will Mark Place Where old Glory First
 Waved.

The place where the first American flag was raised in Arizona is to be marked with a tablet in cOmmem- oration of the event by the Pioneer $ Historical society. The first Ameri- can flag was raised by the Mormon battalion under Phillip St. George Cook, while on theIr way through Arizona to California, December l7th, 1S46, on what is now the residence lot of L. z. Hughes, but then the site of the old fort, and connected to the drill grounds, which were where the city plaza now is.
 At that time this country was owned bv Mexico, and when the Mexi- can troops learned of the American soldiers, they retreated to San Xavier. Upon their departure for California, the Americans took the wheat of which the Mexicans had considerable in store here and left due bill in payment of same, which the MeXiCans refused to accept and forwarded it on to them at Saccaton, the first point where the old road struck the Gila river.
 Upon the return of the Mexican troops after the departure of the Americans, the commander sent word to their authorities in Mexico to the effect that they had gained victory over the Americans and driven them off the field. The Americans, by the way, had no intention of stopping here but were headed for California, to which point they proceeded with little delay.
 The occasion of the first flag rais- ing was the arrival of the American troops under command of then Major k. E. Ewell, afterwards General Ewell of the Confederate forces, after the Mexican soldiers had left in fright, ard the two standard bearers were William H Kirkland and Green RuSk. MT Kirkland is still alive, but MT. Rusk was buried on the 22d of last month by the Pioneers.
 Not only do the Pioneers intend to erect d tablet in commemOration of the first flag raising in Arizona, but they have another idea on foot. The first printing press that came to Ari- zona is at present in Tombstone and the society are now end vorlng to obtain possession of the press, and have it brought here to be held among the archives of the society," Tucson Citizen.
The copper era., 1909-01-14

J. L. Shepard has returned fr' III his ines in Mexico, and reports work on the San Felipe mines pre- crossing rapidly. He says, on com pletion of the new railway, which is going in through there, shipments of ore will commence. The San Felipe is an old Spanish mine, which was worked from 1859 to 1900. Nine years ago Mir. Shepard took it up, the ex- tension of the old veins, which has produced from S2S, ,OOo, ,OOO to $50, ,OOO,- GOO in the last twenty-five years. They are now installing new ma chinery and sinking a working shaft on the property. Active work has been in operation at the mine for only six weeks but the shaft has been sunk to d depth of fifty feet. It is the company's plan to run shaft under the old workings, at which point they are assured of rich ore from the fact that high grade ore has been found on the dumps in that locality. They intend to develop to d depth of 1000 feet as rapidly as the work can be pushed, and there will be no hindrance on account of lack Oi finances.
The copper era., 1909-01-14
One Million Dollars Weighs Nearly Ton.

A special from Washington, dated January 9th says: The largest ship ment of gold in the history of the world has been successfully made. It comprised the removal of S225, ,5Oo, ,000 in coin from San Francisco to Denver, nearly half way across the continent.
 Gold from Alaska and other sec tions accumulated % rapidly in San Francisco that vault space became inadequate. An appropriation of 5 }OO GOO was obtained from congres S to pay the cost of transportation. The work of removal began August 15. The contract for the removal was given to an express company which was under heavy bond The contract will yield the company something like S25O, ,O0O, the lowest price ever paid for similar work.
 At first the shipments were in lots of S5. .O0O, ,O00 twice d week, each ship ment being accompanied by fifteen deputy marshals, paid by the express company. As the work proceeded smoothly the shipments were in creased to S7,5OO, 900 each twice d week. The express company handled the money on and off the train in both cities.
 Each million dollars of gold coin weighs cluse to two tons, making the weip Int of the whole shipment nearly 45O tons In the S5,OO0,000 shipments tIere were ten tons of gold each and iu tie S7 ,5JO, ,0OO shipments fifteen tons each.
 The vault in the Denver mint to which this money has been consigned iS the largest and most modern in i the world. 1t is always guarded by | trained men but even without sucn precautiun ie supposed to be burglar proof.
 Eight to ten men weighed the money before shipment at san Fran cisco, and as many did the same thIns at Denver, the job of weighing eact shipment at Denver taking from two and d half to four hours.
The copper era., 1909-01-14

This plrer is kept on file at the Drake Advertising Agency, Inc, 427 South Main St., Los Angeles, and 779 Market St., San Francisco, where contracts for advertising can be made for it.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
CAMPBELL SAID TO
HAVE DESERTED
HIS FAMILY
Men Charged With Defrauding
Meat Firm With Worthless
Check Alleged to Have AbuS-
ed Wife and Children.

According TO the testimony OF
%ueighbors, Robert Campbell, tn,
painter, who is wanted by tho meat
firm OF Schwartzmon n with On the
charge of %defrauding them with a
bogus sos check Tuesday night, has
also deserted his wife ana children
after abusing them %shametully ana
taking his Wife's hard earned siy-
inEs. The wife. who is alleged to
have been beaten repeatedly by her
husband I'm a brutal manner, IS left
destitute with two small children. the
youngest only a few months old.
Campbell. 1t Is said. has disappeared
after buncoinE the victims OF his
worthless check. and the family has
no means OF support aside from u lit
Tie candy stand which the woman has
maintained ON \orth Sixth street near
the Fourth ward school She claims
that Campbell after giving her IL last
beating until She was black and blue.
took away the last cent she had and
left her and the children TO shift for
themselves Tho family has been liN-
Ing IN a small shack near the Fourth
ward school
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
WOOL BUYER SUED
FOR $4,000
Eduardo ChaveS Made Defen-
dant in Case in Which PhiIa-
deIphia Firm Alleges He Owes
Them Large Balance,

The G. Shillard Smith company OF
Philadelphia. through their local at
torney. Felix II Lester, yesterday az
tornoon filed a suit In the district
court, asking judgment against Edu-
urdn ChavcH for ff.5GG, alleged 10 De
due them as Il balance OF a wool sale
Collins and Stroup. attorneys for
Louis Lowry. entered suit against w
l.. Gallagher. Of tho Swastika Mining
company, for t2G342, alleged to be
due as the result NJ the defendant
breaking n contract. Lowry alleges
that he was employed by the defen-
dant 10 do certain mechanical work
on mining claims in the Sandals, and
that a contract was entered into by
both parties agreeing to give thirty
days notice of intention to terminate
the contract Lowry claims that the
defendant failed to do this and asks
for compensation In the amount
named above.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
MR.. AND MRS. BREN
WILL Be HERE
TOMORROW
ELKS' REHEARSALS
TO START AT ONCE
Wife of Famous Director Is a
Clever Artist in Her Line and
viii Put or GOOD Specially

Tomorrow noon. Mr.. and Mrs. joe
Bren of Kansas City viii arrive on
the Santa Fe and begin rehearslng for
the Elks big minstrel show. which
will be given the night before Thanks
giving at the Eiks' theater. These
people are experts in their line. Mr..
Bren putting on about forty Elk
shows q year all over the country He
has been especially Identified with the
Kansas City Elk shows, which he has
produced with tremendous success for
the past four years. also the famous
Megaphone Minstreis of that city, Of
which he was musical director. In
the last seven years Mr.. Bren has pro-
duced about 500 Elks, shows. and
from his records. not a one has been
otherwise than successful In every
respect. AS the local talent that will
take part is exceptionally good. this
show Is looked forward 10 as Mr..
Brcn's biggest and grandest success.
In all his work he has the assist
ance Of his wife. who Is not only a
good Instructor. but an exceedingly
clever actrcss, and will present an
act during the show hat win be we'll
worth the price Of admission alone.
Mrs. Bren gives limitations of famous
actresses and, In the Kansas city
Elks' performance which is made up
of mostly professional talent, she is
the star. The Kansas City star on
one occasion spoke of her as follows;
THE hit Of the evening was Won't
You BE Ny Baby Boy" sung by Mrs
Joe Bren, wife of the director. To
say thet Mrs. Bren did her part well
Is putting II mildly and to say that
made the biggest hit Of any ac-
tress that has been at this theater
ali season would not be exaggerating
il In the least"
II looks as # Albuquerque is going
to have n rare treat in this produc-
ton, and the committee is making
every effort to see that they get more
more thar their moneys worth. each
and every one Of them. The first re-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
SINISTER LAWYERS SEEK
TO PROFIT BY GREAT DISASTER

Cherry, H., Nov. 17.-Investigations
made today by Attorney George w,
Gordon and Charles Cheney Hyde,
representing the italian consul, dis
closed the alleged questionable ac-
t~ivities of several lawyers seeking 10
represent death claims on contingent
fees. The consul, Guido Sabetto, as
well as his aides, uncovered several
cases among Italian women, who be-
reft of the bread winners of their
families, had been approached by
lawyers who had sought to impose on
their ignorance.
"One Italian woman who lost her
husband and three sons in the mine,
was asked by some lawyer to give him
her case on a basis Of so per cent"
said Mr.. Hyde. I'VE uncovered sim
liar cases with startling frequency
and have been kept busy all day
warming the women to seek advice OF
union officials, their priest or the
consul to avoid being robbed"
During the morning the relief
workers were crowded to an extent
which made work impossible. Mr..
Picknells was compelled to make Il
speech in the simplest words he could
find, telling the women and children
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18

weeks. Since last July. when &
substantial part of the production 81
half-blood and three-eighths was en-
gagged by ~farseeing manufacturers
these grades have been in compare
lively limited supply. During the
past month probably two-thirds OF
the quarter-blood clip have been ex-
hausted, and today, it is said, the re-
naming third is held very firmly by
two or three houses at IS cents mini
mum rate Ohio delaine at figures
reaching 40 TO Al cents, about one
half OF the supply OF this grade is
gone from the market. on the other
hand, unwashed fleeces have moved
rather unsatisfactory. but when
heavyweight manufacturing require
ments become substantial no doubt OF
their worth is anticipated. There is
no accumulation of clothing grades,
for they sell as quickly as they come
from the graders. Furthermore, they
are obtainable at prices that compare
most favOrably with the values asked
for clothing territory.
Consumers are now seeking further
supplies OF new South American
Nt0l1s as Wfll az AuSNI dlldH Slbth
running in quality from 40s up to COS,
but the valuable quantity of both pre-
vent more important transactions than
are reported. A little quarter-blood
held in bond and imported
from Antwerp. is being called for on
a basis of 21 to - cents in bond In
there are a few small turn
overs of New Zealand SOS at A cents
and 46s at 42H cents.
Many rumors of further contracts
the Sleeps back are coming from
the west. but IL Is stated ON good au-
that at the prices eastern
representatives are willing to pay, he
are unwilling to sell their
1910 clip, particularly al this time.
As stated in this column last week.
Montana flockmasters may sell their
woods after the first of January IL
bids are equal to their expectations. 1t
is estimated that Il date fully four
nr five million pounds of the 1910 clip
have been contracted for in Utah at
4 range of is TO 2Sis cents. In
northern Wyoming it is said that
,bout l.50o.000 pounds have been
aiken in a similar manner at 10 to
cents.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
ring the descent made Sunday

during the descent made sunday.
For the first ninety feet / noticed
that the timber supports were consid-
erably scorched, but lower down it
was less noticeable. / did not see any
bodies, When | reached the lower
level at $40 feet my hands and feet
began to he so numb / seemed to have
lost the sense of feeling. ! quickly
signalled to ascend. hardly expected
TO be able to see any bodies. IL is
possible that this air shaft has been
cut off from the hosting shaft by the
caving in of the walls"
Carpenters began work at midnight
to construct a temporary cage with
which it Is proposed TO descend into
the air shaft again at daylight. Fire
apparatus is 10 be taken down and (
possible the flames in the hosting
shaft arr 10 be cNtinguished from thus
end. IL is hoped also To reach sou
OF the bldios from tho air shaft.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
BRAVE MEN RISK DEATH
IN SEARCH FOR BODIES

Cherry. H., Nov. 17.-For the first
time since sunday two daring men to-
night took their lives in their hands
and descended the ventilating shaft Of
the st. Paul mine in the blocked and
iiery galleries of which more than
800 men and boys lie dead.
The exploit was successfully carried
through 10y Thomas Morris n r. Y,
Williams, both of the United States
geological survey They We're nearly
exhausted when hauled to the top.
From what they discovered 1t is
thought the fire has moved back from
the main shaft and that it may be
possible TO enter il soon.
Williams. much the lighter Of the
two, descended to the second gallery
where the fire started. The shaft was
comparatively cool. There was con-
siderable steam but much less smoke
than on Sunday.
a numerous faction c%ontended all
day that the mine should be sealed
for months, II necessary, for weeks in
any event. until further exploration
could be made with safety. This Iac-
ton included the majority OF the eX-
ports here from an over the country.
But the cry OF the men who "a
lost their comrades and of the women
who dig their nails into the earth.
calling for their loved ones, was too
strong. and Morris and Williams de-
termined upon the attempt The
buckets were carefully lowered and
rehoisted before the tive experts
started.
J. W. Paul of Pittsburg, of the gov
eminent mine rescue service, stood at
the mouth of the shaft. The crowd
spoke in whispers. but Paul urged
them To greater quiet. that not a sig
nal be missed
\ few feet down and Williams sig
nailed with the automobile horn
which he carried for a stop Instant
~ Paul cried Whoa" and in the en-
CINE house the hoisting machine was
silenced. Half "a dozen times this was
carried out
The crowd by this time was as alb
solutely still as a church. and when.
after what seemed an interminable
wait, the signal TO hoist vas given,
every neck WAS strained to catch the
first glimpse OF the daring men.
Mr.. Morris declared that probably
no other attempt would be made to-
night.
Morris and Williams after a few
minutes rest delivered their report to
the experts who had waited their re-
turn In the company office.
There was very little smoke. said
Williams. and much less heat than
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
COMPANY WILL BE
CONTROLLED HERE


word has Just been received from
Tacoma, Washington, by John Ice
Clarke. that Albuquerque people viii
not have 10 lose the opportunity re-
acreage proposition for factory sites
on the Tacoma Tide lands.
The option on the % acres in ques-
lion which expired Saturday last. has
been taken IN by the Eugene Church
company Of that city. with the undcr-
standing that our local people will
have ten days more. or until Novem-
Der e7th. TO subscribe enough stock
80 hold control Of the special com
pRny that Is 20 be organized
over 5000 has already been sub
scrlhcd in Albuquerque by conserva-
tive Investors, ana the other s1D.iO9
Is being held out Professionally for
those who are acquainted with the
proposition. These people viii be
called upon this week 10 state defin-
itoly whether or not they are coming
in. az there arc plenty OF others who
have just heard of this opportunity
and want To subscribe to the stock
This Investment plan Is thoroughly
typical OF the northwest. which Is eN-
periencing the greatest industrial
awakening Yer known 10 man there
Is no precedent 10 compare Il with
IL stands alone. Within the past YEAR
Four transcontinenal railways have
built into Tacoma. and two Others
have acquired terminal facilities The
lIawley roads. controlled by the new
est Of the railroad kings, have ac-
quircd over five hundred acres IN the
center OF the Tide lands on the water
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
DOLLAR DOES DUTY
FOR TWO At GREAT
KEMPEN|CH SALE
Buyers Flock to Popular Cen
trail Avenue Store to Take
Advantage Of Bargains In
precedented.

This Is the last week OF the mann
moth closing out sale Of the immense
stock OF dry goods. clothing, hats.
etc. nj L. kempenich ana hundreds
OF people who rave been unable 20
attend earlier are taking advantage Of
this remarkable opportunity TO buy
" dollars worth Of up TO date and
~seasonable merchandise az the cost OF
only one dollar.
At this sale IL IL not a question OF
whether you ARE now IN actual need
OF the goods or not. they will keep
until yon do need them. and IL you
buy now you get them at the actual
wholesale cost prices, but II YOU walt
until you need them later, then YOU
win pay the regular retnil prices for
them
Linens arc particularly useful at
this season OF the year. and at this
store you VIII find u splendid nssort-
ment to choose from, they are ,he
very host that can be had. of the fin
est makes, new patterns and can be
bought as cheap by the individual as
the other merchants In this city pay
for them at Wholesale.
Gentlcmen's clothing and ladies
ready 10 wca garments can be had
IN an styles. these goods are not cheap
but are made Of the very
best materials. and manufactured by
The best firms in the country This Ia
slse q fact regarding ehildren's elnth= !
furs, hats. shoes and all other
articles In the store.
The very best guarantee that can
be offered the public. Is that OF a
invitation 10 call and see for
themselves. II the goods suit you and
he prices are M advertised buy them,
II not don't buy. All goods hat are
sold carry the guarantee that they ar"
liz represented, or your money viii be
refunded
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
MISSOURI BANKER
RELATES HIS
SAD STORY
Hoping to Win $4,000 on
Fake Horse Race He Has Pro-
moter Arrested When Scheme
Goes Awry,

tBy Morning Journal Special Leased NireI
Council Bluffs, Ia. Nov. 17.-In The
trial today of j. r. Dobbins, charged
with helping to rob T.. w. Ballew, the
Princeton, Mo. banker of 100000 by
mea of a fake horse race, Mr.. Bal
lew identified the racing contract
signed by him and wv. Hemingway. p
one of the alleged conspirators pos
ing as a Pittsburg millionaire. He
also identified the betting sheet which
was kept by him and which recorded
$4,000 a side in bets.
The betting sheet shows that on "A
supposed capital of $4,000. which Bal
lew testified George Wilson and Dob
bins represented, bets aggregating
$13. 900 a side were recorded and that
with Ballew's $4,000 on the second
day of the betting, he recorded bets
OF $50, 900. The schedule showed
that the winners of the supposed race
stood to win 5000.
Ex-Sheriff Il. V. Minter. OF Prince
ton. Mo, testified to a conversation
with Dobbins in Kansas City in the
fan of 1908, and claimed Dobbins told
him he was not afraid of getting into
trouble on the horse race deal because
the game was under absolute protec-
ton"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-11-18
NEW CANDIDATE FOR
MANTLE Of
O|Az
Herberto Barron, Attorney, Is
Placed in Nomination for
Presidency of Mexico; Was
Follower Of Reyes.
lBy Morning journal special Leased wirel

iBy Morning journal special Leased Wirei
Mexico City. Nov. 11-OVer night
a new candidate has been sprung for
the presidency Of Mexico. 1t is At
torney Herbcrto Barron, former mem-
Der of the chamber of deputies, later
a PARTISAN of General Reyes, once a
candidate for the vice presidency and
now en- route to Europe. Large post
ers. printed In red ink. bearing the
announcement of Barron as candidate
OF the Democratic party for president,
appeared on public buildings and bill
boards all over the city this morning.
The announcement created general ex-
element and large crowds discussed
the new move of the former member
of the circle Of friends of the presi-
dent.