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Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-10
STATE CURES ITS OWN MEAT
Experiment Tried at Beatrice Found
to Be Money Saver.
PRIMARY PROCLAMATION WORK
Governors office Preparing TO Send
Forth Long. Documeut-Funernl
of Former Chancellor to BE
Held Monday.
(FrOm a staff correspondent.)


LINCOLN. Neb.. Feb. s.--(Special 1.-THE
State Board Of Public Lands and Build
ings has given good Illustration of one
phase Of the high cost of living problem.
The School for the Feeble Minded at
Beatrice had thirty-four fat hogs for
which the dealers offered the market
price. $50. Members OF the board thought
they could save some money by. butcher
ing the hogs instead Of selling them and
then buying meat for the school, ami
here is bow the proposition worked out:i
The board paid a-butcher SO for the
expert work in butchering and the rest
of thew ork was done by, the inmates
and regular employees OF the institution.
When an accounting was taken II was
found that the dressed and cured product
was worth mere than double the amount
the hogs would have brought ~ sold.
They dressed S227 pounds and out OF this
there was produced 1.e0o pounds OF pure
lard. 100 gallons Of sausage. 800 pounds
Of head cheese. picked pigs feet. souse
and other byproduets Of the pig. The
hams, shoulders and bacon win be cured
and smoked on the premises hickory
wood being used In the smoking. the
wood being obtained on the place. When
it is completed they figure they will have
cured meats superior to the packing house
product t,
In addition to the hog killing bee the
board members inspected the automatic
stokers installed under the boilers Of the
Institution They reported them working
fine and with every promise OF working
g great saving Of fuel.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
Brokers Gossip
Metal Market is s,ronn.

The skepticlsm that showed some
little time since contemporaneously
with the first appearance Of strength
in the copper market. regarding the
stability Of the Improvement, has now
been well-nigh completely eliminated.
This newest development i'm the sit
uation has greatly increased the feel
ing OF confidence as regards the posi-
ton Of the market. and predictions
az the close OF last week We're Of a
most confident sort, that the market
price would reach a lucent level be-
fore the end OF the current month.
Practically all Of the large produc"
ers are now sold well up to the end
Of March. With the relatively small
remaining surplus stocks likely 10 be
cleaned up within very short time.
IL would need no great amount OF urg-
ing 10 bring the consumers into the
market with a rush 10 meet long de-
laye6 End increasingly urgent require
ments. Besides a steadily expanding
domestic inquiry the export demand is
likewise growing and the whole situa-
ton. viewed from any and every stand
point. looks at present to be in a
more healthy snaps than i'm several
years past.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
MARKETS

Boston--The markets today were
again dun and for the most part heavy
and signally failed to respond to bull
ish news. Just why they do not is a
little hard to see. Except for prospec-
tive revision and poor western rail-
roads earning all the current news is
good, Money continues TO ease and the
bond market to improve. Business
conditions in the east are surely on
the mend. II would seem as though
the late depression had finally reach
ed the extreme west, while In the east
a better era Is dawning. Calumet and
Hecla puts it's price for copper at Is
cents in Europe and most companies
are well so up TO June first. Prices
of stocks have not yet discounted this
but they must eventually There Is
nothing to get discouraged about or to
make one doubt an ultimate higher
level j. Sturgis.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS

der construction. The new owners O
the Southern Belle mine. IN Pima
lCounty. have ordered i0o-ton mill
/ The Huebabi mine. on Santa Cruz
River. in Santa Cruz County was re-
Gently equipped with a tube mill and
cyanide plant Large bodies OF low
grade ore are reported 10 exist In this
mine. The Congress mine and mill
lin Yavapai County. were closed after
being operated the first three months
of 1911 At the Monica and Rincon
gold mines preparations were made 10
operate. The Tiger mine and mill.
near Crown King. We're operated
steadily. producing gold bullion and
lead concentrates. Grading was COM
menced Tor the cyanide mill on the
Verezia mine. in Crook Canyon. In
Yuma County the Sanford Lane mill
near Vicksburg. was in regular opera
tion. and also the North star at
Kofa.
According TO the preliminary figures
prepared by the Director OF the Mint.
which do not include statistics II eX-
ports. the production OF sold in Ari-
zona in 1911 was valued at s2.s54.7sO
and that OF silver was 1.5si.42s fine
ounces. valued AT SS7s.s35. Final fig
ures for 1910 gave for Arizona So
aIs.200 worth Of gold and 2s55,7O0 fine
ounces Of silver. valued at si.43i1OO.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
LEAGUE TO REMAIN INTACT.
Annual Meeting Of Wisconsin, illinois
Masnates Today.

Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. 1.-THE club
owners and officials of the Wisconsin
Illinois baseball league rounded up at
at Hotel Pfister today for their an
nuai meeting. The league last year
ala not come up TO the expectations OF
some OF the magnates from financial
standpoint and for some time rumors
nave been current of possible changes
In the circuit. a new man for presi-
dent In place Of Charles Moll also has
been discussed. Statements made by
several OF the owners before the meet
ing began behind closed doors this af-
ternoon indicated. however, that the
league Is likely to begin the season OF
1917 with the circuit unchanged and
that in all probability Mol will be Sc
lected to pilot the organization for az
least another year. -
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

on January /. the main shaft going
10 the Pewabic lode. had attained a
depth OF S.193 feet and sinking is GO
ing forward with all the rapidity pos
sible, with a proper consideration OF
the mining risks involved. Within a
week OF ten days the shaft is likely
10 encounter another copper bearing
formation. one OF the numerous
branches of the Pewabic lode. No fur
Their opening work has been done on
the lode which has been designated as
No. 4 and which was cut In the SHAFT
a few weeks ago, showing amygdaloid
copper Of very high class richness
This formation will be opened later,
after the shaft has reached the Pc
wabic proper. The next Few months
are pregnant with great possibilities
for the Hancock.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
PRODUCED MUCH GOLD.
Arizona Also Mined Considerable s.
Yer In Year 1911.

yer m rear WI.
{ The gold production in Arizona II
, isll Increases slightly ana the silve
output considerably over the yield o
) 1910. according 10 v. G. Heikes. OF IN
! United States Geological Survey. Tn
greater prediction OF sold was a.
tributable 10 the mining OF siiieeou'
lead ore and copper-lead ores. as th'
total gold output from copper ore re-
manned about the same AS In 1910
The principal producers OF siliceous
gold ores were the Tom Reed, Gold
Road. North star. Tiger. Congress. and
Vulture mines. in Mohave, Yuma,
Yavapai and Maricopa counties
There is promise OF an Increased QUIZ
put from the dry placers near quartz
lite. In Yuma County. and from The
vicinity OF Greaterville In Cochise
I County. Placer mining was revived
ON Frisco River. in the clifton Morenci
district Of Greenlee County. The
Credges in Yavapai County. ca Lynx
creek and near Kirkland. We're not
successfully operated Two dredging
plants Of the suction type were erect
"a on Colorado River. one in Arizona
and the other near Pahreeh. Utah. Both
plants are said 10 bee operating and
producing.
The increased output Of silver de-
ponds mainly on the increased pro-
duetion 81 copper and lead ores. al.
the old copper producers at Bisbee.
Clifton. Globe. and Jerome maintained
an output which combined made near
ly the same yield OF ore as IN 1910.
The mines Of the Consolidated-Ari-
zoua and the two new producers, the
Miami and Ray, largely made up Tor
the curtalled output Of several other
properties However. there was
large Increase in lead output and
somewhat larger zinc production. due
u the greater yield 90 lead ore in
the Warren district Of Cochine County
and the zinc and lead ores OF Mohayc
County. The largest silver producers
OF recent years have been the Com
monWealth and Tombstone mines. The
output of both diminished in 1911. The
Commonwealth is Ca the hands Of new
owners and the Tombstone is worked
by lessees.
Near Paradise a 100-ton concentra-
ti0n mill was started in November.
The ZO-stamp amalgamation and cy-
anidation mill built In 1910 al the Vul-
lure mine. in Matlcopa County. has
been IN successful operation New
mill equipment was ordered for the
Big Blue mine and the Monarch mine.
the latter having been idle three years.
The Tom Reed and Gold Road mines,
in 3Iohave County. produce gold-bear-
ing ore. which Is treated in cyanide
plants. The former averaged nearly
Ss5. 600 in gold per month from the
operation OF its 20.stamp mill in 1911.
end the latter with a better grade Of
orr than formerly averaged nearly
the same amount from the treatment
of about 300 tons daily. In the Union
Pass district the Frisco mill. recently
built provides for fine grinding and
cyanidation.
Two other gold mills. the Gold
Crown and Ruth. were operated. In
Todd Basin the orc Plata mills is un-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
SUPERIOR g. Boston.

The strength in Superior & Boston
is on buying In anticipation of rise
when the Great Eastern and Old DOM
inlon veins are encountered on the
18th level. The crosscut from this
level is now within about so feet of the
Great Eastern vein and will be extend
ed with all possible expedition when
piping which is now in transit arrives
on the ground. The management is
confident of an excellent showing on
this level.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

Boston-The notion of both markets
was disappointing to the average trad
en- today. The Steel statement issued
late yesterday was so favorable that
q sharp rally was universally expect
ed but failed to appear. The local
market was dull with only n small
change IN prices. Superior & Boston
was stronger. Mayhower and Old Col
ony held their own. Hancock was up
q half point and rest of the list was a
shade lower. Copper seems to be firm
at 14h cents with Calumet e Hecla
asking Is cents. We do not expect any
material reaction In the coppers and
look for q return of activity and
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
CURB STOCKS.

J A. Minnear 4 Co. say today:
Early trading brought about lower
prices In the New York market. The
only reason that can be assigned for
this downward trend is the over
bought condition of some of the New
York securities. OF course. this has so
far had n rather demoralizing effect
on the copper share list. but we be-
lieve that coppers will soon break
away from the New York influence.
The Boston market is inclined to be
dull. Small lots alone were traded In
and made quotations. Some activity
developed In Victoria at So. due to re-
ports of favorable mine developments
G. & III. advanced the asked price for
copper to Is cents. The local list was
brisk. Superior & Boston sold up "a
$47s, selling off slightly before the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
Isle RoYale.

Excellent Improvement in the un-
foreground conditions at the Isle Roy
management is considering the ques-
tion Of additional milling facilities no
steps have as yet been taken. IL the
mine SHOULD demand a fourth stamp
head the use Of one Of the Tamarack
heads or one of the heads at the plant
at Point Mills could be had on short
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

notice and some such plan is likely To
be worked out in the near future.
AS TO the probability of an addi-
ton to the present stamp mill that
seems out of the question for the pres
ent plant is a three unit mill and IL Is
doubtful IL an addition could be erect
ed in the vicinity OF the present mill,
for various reasons. A site further
east on the south side of Portage lake
might be considered but the matter of
transportation is not a serious factor
and the Calumet & Hecla people own
numerous other available sites on the
opposite side of Big Portage.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
IRON ORE IN 1911.
Estimated Production According to the
u. S. Geological Survey.

U. S. Geological Survey.
Preliminary estimates OF iron or
sold In 1871 were sent 10 the Geologi'
cal survey by 20 OF the largest iron
mining companies In the United States
al the close OF the year. The combined
output OF these companies represents
more than so per cent OF the total pro-
fuction Of the United states. From
these returns il Is estimated By r. +.
Burchard. OF the survey that the to-
tal quantity OF iron ore marketed m
the United states In 1911. not includ-
inc stocks left al the mines. was be-
tween $4,000. 050 and 46.00000o long
tons. This quantity represents de-
crease of 22 10 20 per cent Of the
sales for 1910. which aggregated &C.
sss.784 long tons. The output for 1910
was the largest quantity Of iron ore
ever marketed in single year 10 the
United States, and according TO the
present estimate the quantity produced
in the year 1911 VIII take nith place,
belue exceeded by thar of 1910, 1907,
1909 and 1906 in the order named IL
f. estimated that OF the ore produced
ip 1911 between 3s.250,000 and 1000
600 long tons was red hematite, the
remainder consisting II brown hema-
lite. magnetic and iron carbonate
ores. According TO the returns received
the Lake Superior district iu Mime
sofa. Michigan. and Wisconsin. ap2ar-
entity produced between 33.0o0.ooO and
80 900 900 long tons OF red and specu-
lar hematite. which represents a de-
crease OF % 10 2S per cent compared
with the production of lsl0-4G.3zS.1 i5
long tons
In the Birmingham district Ala
hanna. the second largest iroH-mining
center. the production OF iron ore APP
parently decreased IS To- 30 per cent
from that on 1910 the estimated pro-
duction for 1871 being between $780,
600 to 3.l25,00O long tons compared
with 3.S02.ll5 long tons in the pre-
ceding year The ore mined in the
birmingham district consists 81 red
and brown hematite In the proportion
OF about 4 10 j.
The production Of iron ore in Ten
E.esee and Virginia apparently de
creased only about Is per cent ace
cording To reports from the principal
producers In those States.
As the production OF pig iron for
1911 may exceed 23.5G06 600 tons, a
larger production Of iron ore might
appear 20 be required than has been /
estimated above. but IL must De con- F
sidercd that az the close Of 1910 there +.
was s,40s.2 35 long tons of iron ore in +
stock al the mines in the United (
States. and that Of this total 847li0S /
long tons was al the mines in the Lake I
Superior district. Just how heavily 4
mis- surplus stock Of orc was drawn .
upon 90 1911 81 is impossible % state I
al present but owing % the Increased +
activity m The manufacture N pig .
iron toward the close Of 1911 il is,
probable that the 1910 surplus was in .
part cleaned up and that al the end I
o. 1911 only a relatively small guam .
titv of iron ore remained al the mines. (
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
PUTS BAN ON LOBBYISTS.

frankfort, KY, Jan. 11.-Former
state senators and state representa-
tives are excluded from the floor OF
the Kentucky senate, by rule just
adopted. The new regulations. de-
clared to be aimed at the professional
lobbyist upset a precedent of score
of years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
March Conner Scarce.

March copper has become scarce
owing to the belated efforts OF do
nestle consumers to secure their me-
tai requirements for that month. There
have been good sales made at 14h
cents. thirty days for Electrolytic'
which price was maintained after the
very favorable December statement.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

Jan. 2, 4, 6. 8. 10. II, 12and 13, 1912.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Centennial Heights Wa
ter company viii be held at Wick
strom & Company's hall. Centennial
Heights, on Saturday, Jan. 18th. at
1880 p. m. for the purpose of electing
directors for the ensuing year ana
for the transaction OF any other bust
ness that may lawfully come before
such meeting.
A. ID. Nicholas, Sec'y.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

close. Interest was revived in S. &
G. and rumors of a favorable deal
pending are heard. Oneco. Mayfiower
and old Colony were all active. though
changed little. The day of resurrec-
ton seems to have arrived for many
of the has beens were quoted for the
first time in years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

1t of 16,500,0o kroner G4,125,OO0) for
the development of Norway's naval de-
Tense. The plan is to. add to the pres
ent navy two armored cruisers and
hotilla of torpedo boats. and includes
also the construction of Notifications
along the western coast.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11
PoRcUPlNE STOCKS.
FOR NoRwAY's NAVY.

Christiania, Jan. 1.-THE cabinet
has resolved to propose to the storth-
ing That II vote an extraordinary cred
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

strength within a few days-Foster OF
Paine. Weber & Co.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

Covering distance of 100 miles.
the Thames describes winding Of
2zO miles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-11

a rat in the trap IS worth two IN
the hair
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27

ing the past year. including the addi-
ton of substantial buildings at the
university at Tucson, the completion Of
the Pioneers home at Prescott, the
completion Of the new DenitentiaTy at
Florence, and the addition OF many
substantial improvements to the insane
asylum at Phoenix, the Normal school
at Tempe and the Normal at Flagstaff
Arizona prides itself on having some
Of the greatest natural attractions in
the world. and much has been done
during the year TO attract attention
to these. The result has been that the
largest number of people in the history
Of the territory have paid visits to
the scenic wonder Of the world, the
Grand canyon Of the Colorado in north
ern Arizona; the petrified forests, the
most extensive in the world, at Ada
mana and HOlbrOOk; the numerous
cliff dwellings throughout northern
Arizona, and the great Roosevelt dam,
20 miles from Phoenix. the greatest ar
tificaI dam in the world, reached by
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
The Year 1911 Witnessed the Undertaking OF Many Big
Mining Plans and Other Mammoth Industrial Enterprises

statehood viii offer to the investor.
and this is said without reflection upon
the territorial administration, for it has
been economical and has resulted II,
many extensive improvements for the
state For instance, the tax rate dur
ing the past year has been lower than
in previous years, and the territorial
government has inaugurated one of the
most extensive good roads systems in
the country, treated elsewhere in this
edition in a separate article
state Institutions Improved
improvements have been made in al
most all Of the state Institutions dur
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27

one of the most magnificent scenic
rodaways on the continent
As showing the spirit of the people
of Arizona, there has never been a
worlds fair at which the territory was
not creditably represented with q mag
nificent display Of its wonderful re-
sources, and annually the state apprO-
PIRATES a large sum to carry on the
state fair, which brings the people to-
getner from all over the cOmmonW cal IN
and attracts many from afar This IS
held at Phoenix each year, and exhibits
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27

The Aransas Harbor Terminal rail-
way closed a contract last week for
"A 900 crossties. SIS tons OF 20 pound
rails ald 172 tons Of 50 pound rails. an
to be delivered within so days. ms
material viii be used IN cOmpletlns Ine
+e,-7,1fr7aI railroad from the mainland at
Aransas pass to the wharves and docks
on Harbor Island
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27
Development In the History Of Arizona

from every county and community in
the state are shown
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-01-27

The production Of the established
mines continued on about the same
scale as g year ago. the monthly out
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
FIG GATHERING IN ITALY.

The season for gathering the figs in Italy
Joins hands in October with the vintage; but
1t really begins in august, owing to a curious
system of culture.
Early in August the fig gatherers squirm
through the twisting branches from tree top
to tree top and "oil the fruit" These fig
people are nomadic; they appear and disap-
pear like the wandering harvesters of France.
Late In July the masserie are rented to them,
a stated sum being paid to the proprietor, a
payment that gives to the fig gatherers the
right to all the fruit, beginning with the figs
and ending with the last cluster of grapes.
Rude huts matched with straw are built by
the proprietor of all his orchards, and In these
the gypsylike harvesters live with their fam
lilies. Sometimes they supplement their mar
row quarters with a ragged tent. Three sticks
placed crosswise and a kettle in the crotch con.
stitute the kitchen.
Shortly after their arrival the work Of
forcing the fruit Is begun. The methods
employed are curious. In one a wad of cot.
ton Is dipped in olive oil and gently rubbed
on the flower end Of the fig. Fig by fig is
thus treated, and In eight days the fruit Is
ready for the market.
Another method consists in gathering In the
spring the half formed fruit, which is strung
on ropes. These ropes or garlands are
thrown over the branches Of the tree and are
allowed to decay under the burning sun. There
is born of this decay an insect that pierces
the growing fig and induces rapid ma
turity,
The fig. when perfectly ripe, exudes a drop
OF honey sweet juice at the neither end. which
never falls but hangs there, a standing tempta-
ton to children and to bees. When fresh pick
ed at this stage the fig has a rich flavor en-.
tirely lost in the dried fruit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-06-06
ECONOMICAL SOUL WAS THIS
Hebrews Attempt to Save Fare Prob
ably Went Astray, but the Idea
Was a Brilliant One.

Arthur w. Marks of Washington
tells this story to illustrate the talent
of the Hebrew race for economy.
A little Hebrew got on a train in
New York to go to Philadelphia, but
had no ticket. In the car with him
We're the members of several the
atrical companies and he noticed that,
when the conductor asked them for
their tickets they would reply:
Company"
What company the conductor
would ask; and the actors would re-
ply by announcing the title of the
theatrical company under whose name
all their transportation had been paid
for.
Give me your ticket" the con-
ductor finally reached the Hebrew.
Comply" said the little fellow,
looking ~carelessly out of the window.
What company" asked the con
ductor.
Said the Hebrew: 'The Pittsburgh
Cloding company."-Popular Maya
zine.