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Mohave's Millions Attract Capital
Leading Gold Producer Stocked With A Great Variety of Mineral and
 Other Resources.
(By R. H. RoSe.)


 The northwest county of Arlzon1 has an accredited output of more than $20,0OO,000 in mineral wealth chiefly gold.
 Gold does not 1uctuate in market value, and though copper and silver temporarily depreciate through econ omic conditions in the business world, the principal mineral product is growing yearly with the develop ment now in course. Each month the mine product approximates $30H- | 900, constantly increasing through the shipments from mines in the making there are many cf | them.
 The world famed Gold Road mine produces bullion to the amount of $S0,000 monthly; the great Tom Reed follows closely with about $70,v, the Ruth mine adds $15,OOO and e Frisco in the northern part of the see. tion furnishes like amount. The Tel neSSee, Union Pass and other gold producers help swell the total, and the GOlcOnda, a zinc property of gre.lt richness is sending to the smelterS in Oklahoma a carload per day of ore that pays a premium on account of it's high grade zinc and other mineral values which defray the cost of min ing, freight and smelter charges.
 
 that are either at the regular produc- tion stage, or rapidly being developed to that point which means great mines of the future.
 New finds are continuously being recorded and development work is be- ing done on half hundred promisi .g prospects, and yet those best inform ed say only the advertising stage has been reached. It is confidently asserted that greater ortunes will be exposed by the prospectors pick than those which now form the basis of q solid, permanent and progressive pros perity.
 The development of water power possibilities from the current of the Colorado river is about to be under taken by corporations having ample capital that will insure the economi- cal development and expansion of the mining resources. Not only this but the incidental irrigation possibilities, correlated with the power exploitation will bring into being large acreage of the highest grade of farming soil in the new state.
 Here is a great home market await ing the soil products, which are now imported from a distance, assuring large profits to those who will under standingly take advantage of a situa- tion practically unique Tn this part of the west. Dry farming experiments are proving highly satisfactory to those who have dared the elements and results of the harvest soon to he gathered will eSta auliSh new records for Mohave county.
 New railroads, and the extension 1 of those already here will greatly | widen the scope of operations and
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At o'clock p.m., upon motion by Wade Hampton, seconded by R. A. Campbell, and carried unanimously the Board stands at recess until o'clock pm.
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IN THE M l N E s COPPER QUEENS NEW MINE SUP
 ERNTENDENT
Captain Joseph Hodeson, of Michigan
 Takes Position on June 1.
Comes With Highest Credentials as Mining Man of Much Worth.


 Mining Man of Much Worth.
 Captain Joseph Hodgson, of Ispem- ing, Michigan, has been appointed as superintendent of the mining depart ment of the Copper Queen Mining company and will on June first as sume this position, succeeding Park CT Woodman, who has resigned the position. Captain Hodgson has d wide and varied experience in min ing and stands high with the mining men of Michigan where he has resided for many wears.
 The following concerning Captain Hodgson and his new position is talk en from Iron Ore, published at lshem1- ing:
 Upon quitting the employ of the Lake Superior company five years ago, Captain Hodgson associated himself with the BEeitung interests, owners of large landed tracks in this region. with abundant capital, but, up to this time, with a rather unsatisfactory mining experience. Then the Brett ungs had only one active property, To- cated in Negaunee, Michigan. There was a great lack of equipment to carry on mining in the right way; the ore had been badly graded and had fallen into disrepute with consumers. It
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was a most unsettled condition and
 one needing heroic treatment This Captain Hodgson immediately set about supplying. He mined the ore
 right, graded it right, built up the busi-
 ness and from a venture that might
 fairly be classed as a losing one, he
 made great financial success. Fro2l
 one small property at the outset 0.
 his activities for this organization he
 developed five. He sunk shafts ID
 the right places, found the ore an1 opened it in a skilled way. He put in the machinery that was needed to get the ore to surface economically, and when he leaves these mines they will all be in splendid condition with capacities for production that compare favOrably with the best hematite properties in this section, and show ing costs that prove they are fit to enter into any competition for mark cts.
 Engaging with the Breitungs he was first assistant superintendent for two years; then superintendent for a term of one year when he was named general manager which posi- tion he has since occupied. The properties when worked ito somewhat near their capacities last year were 1,400 men.
 About a year ago Captain Hodgson was offered a good position in the southwest but the BreitungS would not permit him to take it, increasing his salary to show their appreciation of his services, nor do they now wish to accept his resignation, but the captain has accepted the new place and will not turn from it.
 From the above it will be seen that Captain Hodgson has been actively i'll the working of mines for the past years, he succeeding by successive upward stages to the fine position he has now attained.
 That Captain Hodgson will continue his successful onward, upward course with the Copper Queen company, Iron Ore knows, because we know Captain Hodgson. It will be a fine position of much responsibility, this company being large and powerful one, with
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National Bank, cashng vouchers. 313. % 33. %
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work beneficial economies to now re-

work beneficial economies to now re-
 mote sections.
 There is abundant range for vast
 numbers of cattle and sheep that
 will not be interfered with by the
 fencing of irrigated and dry farming
 lands. There is room for thousands
 of agriculturists who will find in the
 county, in the desert country to the
 west and in Nevada mining camps a
 ready demand for their surplus
 There is constant demand for horses mules and asses whose breeding would
 prove highly renumerative.
 Capital is being attracted to these l promising fields of investment and
 when the outside world is made ac- quainted with actual conditions the in- fiux of brain, brawn and progressive manhood will be as natural as the flow of water down hill. All the eIe- mentS are here for an empire, ricn beyond the conception of those who judge only by the evidence of today and the millions of Mohave's past will be as cipher to the millions to be developed and produced during the next generation. The way has been shown, the trail blazed and an enthusi- astic army of those who do things VII soon follow the trail.
 The Old Dominion in Gratifying
 Condition.
 Boston, Mass, May 13-The Boston News Bureau says: Old DominioIi's earnings continue to be most gratif:-- ing to the management, due to the gradually lowering costs and very sat isfactory prices being received for cop per. Aprifs product was sold at 15.70 cents per pound, the highest average on the present movements, and making earnings well above the March profits of $150,OOO, which up to that time had been a high record.
 Costs thus far this year have aver aged well below those for 1911. Old Dominion and United Globe copper cost last year, considered jointly, was over 9 IA cents per pound but thus far this year it has not been above cents. On pres ent output of rising 27,000,000 pounds per annum Old Dominion Co.,, of Maine is earning well in excess of it's dividend of s per share, and is in such excellent financial condition that an increase for the next quarter would be entirely conservative. Directors meet in about a month for dividend declaration and whether or not there will be an increase depends entirely on conditions then existing state of the copper market, property etc. The management fol- lows the policy of giving to stockhoiG- CTS as large a proportion Of earnings as is consistent with the widely vaTr- ing fiuctuation in the copper market.
 Reports from the property continue most encouraging the 14th level, the lowest thus far opened to any extent, showing especially well. Shipments are being made from all levels. Pro- duction of Old Dominion and United Globe jointly this year will be about 30 100000 pounds of refined copper net ol, in T all that is needed materially to il- crease this output is the doubled mill ing capacity which will extenuate within 3 few months.
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Clifton, Arizona, May 7th, 1912.
 The Board of Supervisors met this day in continued regular session.
 Meeting called to order by Chairman Hampton at 9.15 am.
 Upon motion by Wade Hamptan, seconded by R. A. Campbell, and carried unanimously, Encarnacion Reza is hereby allowed one dollar per day for services as Janitor and two dollars per day during the term of the Superior Court.
 Upon motion by c. P. Dunn, sec onded by R. A. Campbell, and car ried unanimously, D. P. w. Eylar is hereby allowed until June 24th, 1912, to complete his contract of transcrib- ing Graham County records.
 The following demands are audited allowed and ordered paid out of the Expense Fund.
 Amount. Allowed. Warrant. ;, April 1912. 73. 50 73.5O 3OS and drayage
 r sheriff -. 100 100 347 March 1912. .27S.7O 261 20 335 By the same motion the Maverick Clarke Litho Co. is required to fur nish a good and sufficient bond in the penal sum of One Thousand ($1OOO. OGl dollars for the faithful performance of it's contract. Chairman Hamp- ton votes against the acceptance of the bid of Maverick Clarke Litho Co.
 Upon motion by R. A. Campbell. seconded fly c. P. Dunn, and carried unanimously, the bid of J. NJ. Jacobs & Son, $790. % for fire and burglar proof safe Herring-Hall-Marvip Safe Co. makeD, is hereby accepted. By the same motion J M Jacobs & Son are required to furnish a good and sui ficient bond in the penal sum of Two Hundred ($200 00) dollars for the faithful performance of their con tract.
 At 12.30 pm. upon motion by R. A. Campbell, seconded by Wade Hampton and carried, the Board ad journs.
 Attest A L. Terry, Clerk.
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More Pay Days.

Two pay days each month is the rule adopted by the Leonarl Copper company of Gleeson, the dates being the 1st and 18th. With this change another rule was put into effect that cuts out all orders.
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Worlds Copper Surplus

The following table shows the total of the foreign visible supply and the American surplus of copper on the first of each month since Jan 1, 1909, with the monthly changes:
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At 10. .15 pm. the Board stands at recess until o'clock a.m., May 7th.
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Campbell, and carried unanimously, the Board stands at recess until o'clock pm.
 The Board reconvenes at 7.15 pm Upon motion by c. P. Dunn, sec onded by Wade Hampton, and carried unanimously, the Clerk is hereby in structed to deliver to the First Ma tional Bank, School District Bonds No. 3. and collect tom said bank the sum of Forty One Thousand, Five Hundred (S41, 800 .00) dollars, said money to be turned over to John M Webster county treasurer of Greenlee county, and his receipt obtained for same.
 Upon motion by Wade Hampton, seconded by R. A. Campbell, and carried unanimously, the sum of Five Thousand ($5, ,000 00) dollars is herc- by ordered transferred from the Gen. eral Fund to the Expense Fund. Claim. By For.
 461 Geo. M. Nicks, care of indigent
 53O Spaw & Armstrong, hacks
 512 Copper Era printing for county,
 Upon motion by Wade Hampton, carried unanimously, Dr. H. V. Bogue is hereby appointed County Physician in and for Greenlee County, State of Arizona, at compensation of $50. % per month.
 Upon motion by R. A. Campbell, seconded by Wade Hampton, and car ried, w. C. Mcfarland is hereby re tained as an associate counsel in the case of J A. Farrell vs. County of Greenlee, at compensation of Two Hundred ($200. 00) dollars.
 Member c. P. Dunn votes againSL the employment of w. C.. Mcfarland.
 Upon motion by c. P. Dunn, sec onded by R. A. Campbell, and carried, the bid of Maverick Clarke Litho Co. for furniture and fixtures for the Courthouse and Jail, $4,643 65 is here by accepted, said furniture and fix lures to be installed by Maverick Clarke Litho Co. without extra charge, subject to the approval of the Board.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS
THE COLISEUM.

Wiggles will be introduced into the joy works of the Coliseum bill to- night, when the new team of Watts and Lucas comes on with it's cOntOr- tiOn acts, which will be accompanied by character songs. The feature of their number will be the ScarecrOW dance. George and Stella Watson will appear in singing, talking and danc- ing numbers of a high order, while Manchester and Wensley will be strong on comedy, spoken and sung Special attention is called to the slides. The audience will have the pleasure of witnessing early scenes in the democratic convention at Balti- more, and which is still in session. The marvel of the picture business is the picture news service, by which events on the opposite side of the continent are photographed and shown here in lifc-like realism less than d week after they occur. There will be new photo plays also.
 Last night ended the week for as clever d bunch as has been seen late ly. but this weeks bill will possess a novelty all it's own and the Coliseum crowds arc constantly growing.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02

That was a most important gath ering at Chandlicr on Saturday night and that miraculous new town was most appropriate place for such gathering whose purpose was to bring the boards of trade and cham bers of commerce of the valley into a campaign for the symmetrical up building of all the valleys interests. A few years ago such meeting would not have been possible in mid summer but times have changed within few years,-have changed almost as much as the face of the country now occupied by the town of Chandler The heat of summer is no longer brake on progress in the Salt River valley. We have over come so many greater obstacles that the summers have come to be lightly regarded.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
SERIOUS MINDED WOOER.
Horace Tells What Human Body Con
 tsns, and Gets Ring Back.

While l am convinced that your affection is lasting. Horace,' says the fair creature, still you are not very enthusiastic Now, MT. Dashem, who is engaged to Lucille is always say ing the most cXtravag gant things to Der. such as telling her she is per feet angel. and"
 While that may be pleasing to Lucille" says Horace solemnly it is a statement that apparently was not made upon proper delibcration. An angel is supposed to be an ethereal creaturc-not a material one at all. Against this we have the fact that the ordinary human body contains iron enough to make an ordinary ten rcnny nail, sugar enough to fill two cups. salt enough to fill the ordinary shaker as much phosphorous as would tip over 2O00 matches"
 Horace" she interrupted. "I think that is"
 one ounce of magnesia," he con tinued. totting it off on his fingers, a tablespoonful of sodium, grain of potassium, which is a dangerous explosive. quarter of a pound of sulphur and enough fat to make eight pounds of soap and
 But he was alone and the ring at his feet on the floor.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
CapacitY to Rule.

Since the battle at Chicago evil that Associate Justice Charles E. Hughes possesses at least one strong qualification for the presidency. In the proper time he rules his own household
 4 story is told of a friend of the justice who in d conversation with Mrs Hughes after her distinguished husband had first stated dccisively that he wouldn't accept the nom ination for the presidency. said it was refusal greatly to be regretted by the country,
 Dry your tears" replied Mrs. Hughes, q have not refused" Sube- quent events have shown that she was given no opportunity to refuse She was not recognized as having any personal interest in a matter which involved the services of her hus- band to the country. He believed that he could serve it better in the judicial rather than in the executive department of the country.
 Many may think that in that Jus tice Hughes erred. but at the same time all of us must suspect that his opinion should have greater weight than his wife's inclinations.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
The Call for Primaries

The call for primaries for a gen. eral election of state and county of ficers will probably be issued by the secretary of state tomorrow. It is generally assumed that there will be litigation somewhere along the line either before an election is held or afterWard for the purpose of rcmov- ing a doubt which the constitution has thrown over the situation. It is also generally agreed for obvious reasons that the controversy should be ended as soon as possible.
 Undoubtedly very large major ity of the voters of the state de sire an election, some because they think an uninterrupted three year terms is too long for an officer who was elected for only one Others want an election in November be cause we shall have d presidential eleCliOH lHeIl. ollIl OlAIclS want u because they believe that was the intention of the constitutional con vention that an election should be held this year and because everybody else including the candidates for of flee seemed to believe so.
 The executive committee of the democratic state committee wants an election as a matter of eXpediency. The committee says the faith of the party is pledged to such an elec- tfon and that if it should be denied by the party which is in absolute con trol, that the party in 1910 would be visited with the wrath of the deceived voters.
 Some republicans want an cleo ton because they believe that the democratic mistakes of the last four months would insure republican sue cess in November. Other republi- cans, more patient would be willing to see the democrats violate their pledge to the voters, for they would regard that as the greatest of demo- cratic mistakes which two years hence would make republican sue cess dOubly sure.
 Aside from drectly interested parties there is no objection in any quarter to a November election. Such objections as would ordinarily ob- tain do not appear now.-namely to the expense and turmoil which attend elections. since in this instance there would be no additional expense and, if we would we could not avoid elec- ton turmoil this year.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
FLOWER GIRLS HARVEST COIN
Politics and Strategy Aid Feminine
 Folk Raise Fund for Hospital

Folk Raise Fund tor foSpital
 Every other person in the lobby of the Congress hotel was q girl selling flowers for the benefit of the Frances Willard hospital And the girls were complaining that politicians were too tight"
 Politics entered into more than one sale of flowers, as also did strategy, Mis Grace Clark made more sales than any other girl. She went up to a man wearing an immense Taft button and badge.
 T would like to sell you red carnation - Tafts favorite flower, she said sweetly.
 Whats that?" the man stormcd- "A Taft flower? Me buy q Taft flower? Me? Never" He started to walk away.
 'Then why are you wearing that Taft badge?" asked Miss Clark. The man turned his eyes to the lapel of his coat Some of his friends as q joke had pinned a Taft button on him.
 Well. I'll give you d dollar for telling me-" he replied
 After that Miss Clark sold red carnation to every Roosevelt packer she could. She would watch Roose- welt man few minutes and return to him and say:
 "Do you know. sir. that that red carnation is the favOrite flower Of President Taft? Cant l sell you a white one for Teddy" She always sold the white one.-Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02

Senator John D. Works is a Cali fornian progressive and that means good deal in the way of political wildness and insanity. Yet Senator Works possesses sufficient lucidity to oppose d Roosevelt party move ments in his state. He believes that the Republican party is essential to the prosperity of the country. He believes that the party needs fixing and not destruction and that the fix ing can better be done from within.
Arizona republican., 1912-07-02
4 Lost Opportunity


 Col. William J. Bryan has thrown away an opportunity, assuming of course that he had q secret longing for the presidential nomination and an expectation of getting it. That he really wanted the nomination we may believe from his course throughout the long pre-convention campaign, in playing the leading candidates one against another, endeavoring in the beginning by handicapping Clark with Folk and later shifting back and forth betweeh Wilson and Clark. for the apparent purpose of preserving the equilibrium of the contest.
 Why he precipitated the fight over the temporary chairmanship fight and why he later ueedlessly insulted the New Workers was not clear and those acts can be explained only upon the theory that he wished to drive the heavy vote of New York away from both leaders and force it upon one of the hopelessly weak candidates.
 It can be seen now that that would have been q shrewd move if Mir Bryan had been as strong as he doubtless thought he was.
 His spcakership having fail ed there remained one thing to be done. to appeal to the prejudices and insanity of radical progressivism. He could then know whether there was possibility of a stampede. There was none. It was quickly made plain that the delegates had not been elected to be stampeded.
 If MT. Bryan one week ago could have seen four days into the future, without doubt his course would have been different and equally without doubt, he would now be for the fourth tme the standard bearer of the party. He would have foresecn the utter impossibility of either Wilson or Clark securing the votes of two thirds of the delegates. He would have forcseen the hopless tenacity of Harmon and Underwood. He would have foreseen the hopeless tenacity of convention and the quickness with which the delegates would have ended it by turning to the supposedly most powerful member of the party.
 It is almost certain that this would have come about if MT Bryan had not broken the harmony which all the other party leaders were so dil- gently tryng to mantain. Their de sire for harmony was so great that they were willing to purchase it at the price of d Bryan platform. Force Of circumstances would have placed Mir Bryan on the platform.
 But MT. Bryans view of the future like all human vision was limited and his opportunity was missed. He had even misjudgcd his own strength which he did not have to look into the future to see.
 He had no doubt, and his friends had none, that he would at least be able to dictate the nomination. Now the most that is claimed for hin is the power of veto and it is no certain that he holds that, thougl it is not a great power in demo cratic national convention with it. two thirds rule. Perhaps Wilson anC Clark have that power. Murphy anC his associates may hold it.
 It appears now that Mir. Bryan has thrown himself from the peculia pedestal to which he was so strangel. raised and which he has so strangely occupied so long.