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Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
HOME RUN MINE
 IS ABOUT TO BE SOLD
From Thursdays Dailv)


 r. J. Laird. who is in the city from the Home Run mine on Groom Greek. reports the property under sale negotiations, and that the pro posed purchasers are a close corpor- a,ion. with no stock to be placed on the market.
 He speaks of recent develop mcnt as exceeding all expectations. a body of ore being exposed in the face of the tunnel that measures three feet in width. and of high milling grade. The point where he made his discovery lies some dis ,ance from the original workings. and the outcrop was first noticeable as it entered the creek. From the first stroke of the pick, the vein has continued to widen, and the values ,o increase. Mir. Laird states that more ore teams are passing over the state highway at present than at any time in the past twenty years. coming from the Hassayampa district, and that miners are optimis- tic over the outlook. Every claim owner on the creek is energetically at work performing annual assess ment work.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
LUBIN COMPANY MEM
 BIER DIES IN PRESCOTT.
tFrom Thursdays Daily.)

Ralph (. Ballard passed away late Tuesday night, after an illness of over six weeks. spinal meningitis be ing the fatal affliciion. He accom- panied the Lubin Company to this city, and was employed as the stage carpenter
 Aside from his duties. which he filled capably. he won the admira- ton of all through his courteous manners and his genial personality. making many friends and not an enemy. Expressions of deep sorrow by friends followed the announce men, of his death. and the end talk ing place away from home and kind red. with only the affection of D mother who faithfully waited by his side. makes his loss a sad one in deed, He was aged 24 years, and was born in Deming. N. M. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters who reside al Bisbee. The remains arc at RuHner's and inter ment will take place in Mountain View cemetery.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04

days in the city visiting with friends. returned to the southern part of the county yesterday. where he has mining interests near Briggs. Outside Arrivals.
 Mir. and Mrs. J Link Smith. the former in charge of the Arizona Power Company sub station at Po- land Junction, arc in the city on pleasure and business trip for few days.
 Stricken III.
 J. (. Gilbert. operating the Anita mines north of Williams arrived iu the city yesterday for medical treat mcnt. being threatened with pncu- monia. His condition is not ser ious.
 Business Trip.
 William Schroeder, the farmer of Beaver creek, was in the city yes tcrday on business. and reports that section as enjoying prosperity through the abundant yield of the past season.
 Taking LayoH. ]. C. Stewart. the popular con ductor of the s. r. r & P. railway, on the water run from Del Rio to Ash Fork, is in the city for few days visiting with his wife and daughters.
 To the Resort.
 Former Supervisor j. w. Stewart leaves today for Agua Calicnte hot springs. to take the mud bath ,rca, ment for inaammatory rheumatism for the next month He then leaves for Tacoma. Washington. to visit with his mother.
 Mine Operator Here. B. H. Gray, operating mines on Big Bug. near Poland, was brief visitor to the city yesterday on business. returning to his camp later in the day. He reports many min CTS performing assessment work. Eastern Trip.
 Dr. J. Henry Blain, dentist. left yesterday for Detroit to remain away for the holidays visiting with relatives and friends. and will also combine professional duties by at tending the meetings of the Nation al Dental Association.
 Eastern Visitors.
 Mir and Mrs c. c. Harris. of near Pennington. N. j.. are in the city en route to the coast, after a sightseeing trip to the Grand Can yon. They will defer leaving until next month. being charmed with the | country and the climate.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
COMES TOO LATE TO
 ESCAPE CALL OF DEATH
tFrom Fridays Daily.)

\ very sad death occurred in this city yesterday morning when Mich ael McHalc succumbed to injuries received over one year ago while engaged in freighting with dog teams in Alaska. when he was pinn- ed underneath sled heavily weight ed and was SO seriously wounded that his lungs became affected.
 To escape the rigors of the north crn winter, he came to this city on Sunday. in the hope of being bene- fned by a change of climate. The long trip overtaxed his physical abil- ity, and when the summons came he passed away as if in deep sleep
 Mir McHale was man of es' ccptional popularity in Alaska, and after a twenty years residence his name was a household one through out the country. That he was be loved by all was attested by tho many personal letters of rccommen' dation found among his effects. and in this connection was the volun' tary testimonial of fifteen Master Masons of Tanna Lodge, No. lol of Fairbanks, duly signed and seal ed, commenting him for his integ rity, his exemplary citizenship ana his upright business dealings will all. This tribute 10 his splendid rating in that country from thu lodge is particularly noteworth, one for the reason that he was no identified with that. order, but hi' wide range of popularity embraced every creed, whether religious, fra ternal or otherwise,
 Mir. McHalc was a friend of Rob ert and Sidney Birch of this city and during his brief sojourn. wa their guest. These citizens reiter ate that he was frontiersman O that genial personality and generou disposition that made him friend by the score and not an enemy Kind in manners, true as friend and above all exemplary in an walk of life, his loss will be mourn
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
TONNAGE VALUE
 FROM SHELTER IS LARGE
(From Wednesdays pAily.)

Ben Rybon, manager of the Hum boldt Consolidated Mining Company while in the city Monday stated that the operating of tha, property continues under favorable conditions. with production maintained at the usual tonnage.
 From a carload of ore shipped 10 the Needles recently. net re- turns of l76 ounces in silver and Y per cent in lead were given, or in the aggregate si25 per ton.
 Dr. Bowen, oi Los Angeles, IS president of the company. and is frequent visitor ,o his holdings, NIT. Rybon states that the property will be permanently operated hereafter. and underground conditions are more favorable than at any time in the history of the undertaking
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
GET ROAD READY TO
 HAUL IN MACHINERY
(rrom Wednesdays Daiiy)

Willis 4. Gates, manager of the Climax Mining Company, has start ed repairing the road 10 the camp placing a force of men at work from the saddle of the Copper Basin hill. The grade is to be improved that heavy machinery may be taken in as soon as inc first car arrives from the coast next week. Geo. L. Ruffner has the contract NIT. Gates is preparing to place several miners and mechanics at work. and states the company is outlaying it's funds to open up that highway for the benefit of moi only his interest but the district generally.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
HELLO LINE FROM
 SELIGMAN TO PRESCOTT

SELlGMAN. Nov. 2s.-The Cos ncr X Odell Company. sheep own CTS of Chino Valley. completed to- day the sinking of we'll on their 310-acrc tract of land, recently To- eaied. finding an abundance of wat CT. Chas. IT, Mcdonald, of Flag staff, who did the work leaves to- day with teams and his outfit, for Flagstaff, his home.
 The double tracking of the main line of the Santa Fe system between Yampai and Ash Fork Is causing both the Postal and Western Union Telegraph Companies 10 make many changes, the Postal company now having large crew at work on their line. When these changes are ef- fecicd the Postal company will be in better shape to handle their rapidly increasing business. The advent of the long distance telephone which the Postal will soon install on the main line, will greatly facilitate out side communication for all of the people of Prescott together with the large and rich surrounding terri tory.
 Clark and King have installed in their tonsorial parlors a new gaso- line lighting and heating pant. George Ainsworth the cabbage king of Simmons, was in town yes ,erday with a large assortment oi vegetables.
 J. (. Shipp. the cattle owner whose range is l3 miles northeast of here is in town on business. MT Shipp states that the heavy rains of October have caused excellent grass and all the tanks to fill witl water
 Edgar Jones, lately of the Cit, Meat Market, shipped yesterday carload of very fine dry hides, con signed to Brownstein & Company l
 of Los Angeles.
 R. s. May has returned from visit io Phoenix, Flagstaff and Pres colt Mr. May returned to look af ter his cattle interests and will leav' shortly for Texas, his former home The Perrless Paint and Varnisl Company of Cleveland, Ohio. is nov Represented by F.. II. Carpenter O this place. Mir. Carpenters terri tory comprises nothern Arizona am southern Nevada.
 Joseph Barr. after serious spel of sickness is now convalescent am will leave shortly for Paso Roble'
 Miss Maggie MeGreggor. proprie toress of the Cottage Hotel is re modelling and improving the place and the many cottages adjoining
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
FIRST MARRIAGE
 CEREMONY FOR JUSTICE
(From Fridays Daily.)

Advices from Seligman yesterday were to the effect that one of the most popular hymeneal events ever 10 take place in that railroad town had been solemnized by Judge c. B. Naill. in which Flora Ann Hens ley and James Jesse Johnson were the principals. With Thanksgiving day appropriately observed the mar riage of the above people only made ,he occasion one in waich there was rejoicing and good cheer all round
 Judge Naill performed his maiden nupital ceremony, and until Judge Chas. H. McLane of this city came to his relief in furnishing the proper modus operandi of uniting the love lorn, the new justice was strictly "up agains, it" for orthodox rituals with which to tic the knot in q proper manner. An Episcopal church prayer hook, with the marriage ritu- al of that creed, was sent post haste. as was also the ring cere- mony" and the Hassayamper meth cd tha, used to prevail in the earlier days. Judge Naill was also pro- vided with the conventional Prince Albert garb. and with the genial expression of the local justice, he was we'll fitted out to tie inc kno, that binds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
fFrom Fridays Dsily.) Mayer Visitors.

Mayer Visitors.
 \. McMichael and w. R. Acbauer, residents of Mayer. were business visitors to the city yesterday. From the North.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. P. Ellison were among the visitors to the city yes ,erday. coming from Ash Fork Miners in City.
 J. II. Cross and D. Danielson, miners of the Big Bug district. were in the city yesterday on business, Enjoying the Day.
 Prof J II Franks, teacher Of the Poland public school, is in the city visiting with friends and to enjoy Thanksgiving
 Sheep Moving.
 x. j. Ritter returned 10 his Lone some valley sheep range yesterday and stated that one band has gone 10 ,he desert for the winter, and others are preparing 10 follow. A
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
ID SPEND BILLION
 TWENTY7S|X DAYS
And Transact General Legislation is The Problem Worrying Speaker Clark
 And Associates.

session" said Mann with mild eyni- cism. The truth is the Democrats. now they have come into power, arc afraid to do anything important at the short session for fear it will put them on record for the future"
 When Floor Leader Underwood begins tomorrow a conference with his house associates over plans for tariff revision next Spring, he will be met with suggestion from the Senate Democrzts that the Senate be given first hand chance at framing tariff bills for the Wilson administration.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
UNKNOWN MAN IS
 FOUND DEAD BY TRACK
tFrom Wednesdays Dsiiy.)

Judge Chas II McLane received telegram las, night from inc main line of the Santa Fe, stating that the body of an unknown man was found by the side of the railroad track near Cfookton, with lie ex tinci, and siS shooter by his side. The telegram failed to state whe,h CT the deceased was a white man or a Mexican The body will be taken care oi by the Justice oi thc Peace al Scligman.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
CIty News
 ....In Brief

VI 'Vh' hh' NhhD tSdif1sf From the Range.
 Asa Bazor,h, the live stock grow CT of the Camp Wood country, is a business visitor to the city From the Dairy.
 Geo w. Hankin. superintendent of the Harvey dairy at Del Rio, was business visitor to the city yesterday
 Outside Visitors.
 Mir and Mrs Tony Gadec. of Ash Greek, were arrivals in the city yes terday to remain for a few days visiting with relatives. Visit Ends.
 Mrs w. II. Timerhoff returned yesterday from a months visit with friends in Long Beach and other re- sorts of Southern California. From the Range.
 Floyd Allen is in the city from the Rio Verde Cattle Company range ,o visi, with relatives and friends during Thanksgiving day Verde Visitors.
 Mrs. Arthur Heath and guest. Miss Mary Wine, of Camp Verde, are in the city to visit with friends for several days. and are a, the Head Hotel
 Looking Over Country.
 R. F. Ayers and Harold Sruggs, of Hanford. Cal, are in the city looking for investments in land. and are al the Prescott hotel. They will remain for several days. Business Trip.
 A. F.. Reeves. of the Coliseum theatre, was in inc city yesterday 10 consult Manager Howard of the New State theatre, over new book ing for vaudeville acts now passing through the state. Mir. Reeves is en route to Fl Paso to open up a new playhouse.
 Visiting Friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. F.. A. Marlowc, the former q forestry service officer of the Williamson Valley division. arc in inc city visiting with relatives and friends for few days. Outside Arrivals. Mrs. r. II Baldwin and Mrs. X. Balderson, of Jerome Junction. are in the city en route to Mayer, where the former will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Edward Pentland. Brothers Meet.
 Harold Simms, of Spearfsh. South Dakota. arrived in the city yesterday to remain indefinitely, and was join cd here by his brother, F. R. Simms of Mayer Both leave today for the latter town.
 Valley Visitors.
 Mrs. J. Shupp and daughter-in- law. Mrs. (, A. Shupp. oi Sknll Valley. were arrivals in the city yes ierday to visit with friends for sew eral days They arc guests of Mrs. \. F.. Blackburn.
 At the Big Camp.
 Mir, and Mrs. Louis Goldman, of inc Copper Queen mine near Mayer, left yesterday for Jerome to make an inspection of the big copper pro ducer. and to visit the new town of Clarkdale.
 Holiday Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. r. Harrington of Jerome. the former with the United Verde Copper Company were arrivals in the city yesterday 10 spend Thanksgiving with Mir and Mrs. F. ]. Park. the latter | niece of the visitors.
 Mining Man Returns. Col. R. A. West. formerly a resi- den, of this city and we'll knowr mining operator, arrived from Lot Angeles yesterday. to look after hi, interests in this field. He left later in the day for the Senator country where he has a group of mines. More Bad Paper. 1 ]. NJ. Burlington was taken into custody yesterday and placed in ih, county jail on the alleged charge of issuing a check for the sum o SIS. withou, having the funds ncces sary in the bank to redeem it. Hi examination will take place later.
 (Prom Eriday's Daily)
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
,From Satuydsv's DAily.) Visiting Friends.

Vbltmk FIWuoS.
 Mrs. ". II. Cox, wife of the well known meat merchant of Jerome, was visitor in the city Thanksgiv- ing day, returning home yester- day
 To the South.
 Mrs. J. A. Rowland, of Jerome, is in inc city and a' the Si. Michael, visiting with friends while en route to Phoenix, where she will visit in definitely.
 Outside Visitors.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson, of Scoits Basin, in the western par, of the county, were arrivals in the city yesterday to yisi. with friends for several days. Cattlemen in City.
 NJ. A. Perkins. A. F, King and Ed. Mahurin. all identified with the range industry in the Chino Valley couniry, were visitors to the city yesterday on business. From the Range.
 ] K Campbell, manager of the Rio Verde Cattle Company. was a visitor with relatives and friends in the city Thanksgiving day, return ing to the range yesterday. Returns to Hills.
 r (. Welderman after few
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04
Bv Associated Press.

Bv Associated Press
 WASHINGTON. Nov. 20-How to dispose of a billion dollars worth of annual appropriation bills and transact all other general legisla- ton in 26 actual working days com prising the period of the coming short session is the problem worry ing Speaker Clark and his associate managers in the House.
 He held conference today with Republican. Leader Mann but both said no plans had been considered. We didn't make any plans for the
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04

ed by all in the faraway land of the north. His remains are at Rufncr's. and will be laid away Sunday in Mountain View cemetery. He was aged about 48 years. and native of Pennsylvania.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04

general movement IS also under headway among other sheep grow CTS and several thousand head are on the road to various localities in the southern part of the coun- ty.
 Rural Visitor.
 Grover Lessard, the young farm CT of the Lower Agua Fria, was business visitor 10 the city yester- day to visit with friends. Visiting Teacher.
 Miss Clare MeEachran, principal of inc public schools of Humboldt. was visitor with friends in the city on Thanksgiving day. Visiting Friends.
 Mrs. Elzora Shackelford and chil- dren of Jerome Junction. arc in the city for few days visiting with friends, and are at the Head Ho- tel
 Interesting Mission.
 NJ. A. Manlin. young business man of Mesa. is a recent arrival in the city. and close friends state that Cupid is directing his future wei fare.
 Official Business.
 r w Norcross. attached to the forestry service, with headquarters a, n.,.a. ....y.l ,,, ,k. ..,. ,... terday and is en route to the Castle Greek country on official business. Mining Man Returns.
 A. (. Nichols. of the board of directors of the rcorganized Yavapai Metals Mining Company. returned from San Diego yesterday. and will remain indefinitely to look after his interests.
 From the Mines.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. F. Small the former general manager of the Brooklyn Arizona Company, whose properties are situated cast of May CT, were arrivals in the city yestcr- day and arc al the S'. Michael Prosperous Country.
 John LindcIl. of the Palace Ho- tel, has returned from trip through Gila county on business, and re- ports that section as enjoying pros porous times, Miami. the new cop per camp being particularly lively Looking Over Country.
 l.. F. Rockland. of Wausau. Wis eonsin, is a recent arrival in the city, and comes to make investiga- ,ions of soil conditions. with the view of locating He will visit ser cral outlying valleys. and was direct ed 10 this section by Lester B. Wanda, several years ago a resident. To Old Home. D. F. Strong. who has been min ing in the southern part of the county for the past year, and who came io the country for his health left yesterday for his old home Biddcford. Maine. ,o visit with rela- tivcs and friends for the holidays He returns carly in January. Locates Land.
 George Swilling. a recent arrival from Salinas, California, was in the city yesterday and stated he has To- cated strip of land in the foot hills southwest of Kirkland valley which will be devoted to fruit rais. ing. He will make official applica ton later before the U. :. Lant Office
 Remains Arrive.
 The body of the late Joseph Ehle who passed away in Los Angeles or Tuesday. was brought to the cit, this morning at , o'clock, and ha' been taken in charge by II. M Maus X Co.,. to be prepared fo burial. Mrs II. B. Crouch, daugh ter. accompanied the remains. Th' funeral will be announced later. From the Mines.
 Al Vroom was in the city yestcr day from his Tom Kimbo mines O, the Sierra Prietta range. near Cop per Basin, and states that he con tinues development with the show ing as satisfactory. He will main tain camp during the entire win ter, and contemplates sinking ih main shaft 10 depth, the outlool justifying the expense
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04

journal Miner I!'gh ciass F,n work
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-12-04

Al vroom was in the city yester- day from his Tom Kimbo mines on the Sierra Prietta range. near Cop per Basin, and states that he con tinues development with the show ing as satisfactory. He will main tain a camp during the entire win ter, and contemplates sinking the main shaft 10 depth, the outloot justiying the expense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-12
SERVICES AT SONS HOME
Funeral of Countess de Sibour,
Who Died Saturday at Mar
ragansett Pier.

Funeral services for the Countess de
Sibour, who died early Saturday morn
ing at her summer home at Narragansett
Pier, were held this afternoon at the
home of her son. Viscount Henri de
Sibour, 1903 K street northwest. The
services were conducted by Rev. E. Slater
Dunlap. assistant rector Of ST. John s
Episcopal Church, of which the countess
was for years a member. Following the
services the body was taken to Richmond,
Va. for interment
The death Of the Countess de Sibour fol-
lowed stroke of paralysis. which she
suffered last winter. Some time ago, at
the advice of her physician, she was
taken to Narragansett Pier in the hope
that the change of climate and the sea
air would be beneficial. She was able
to go out only once during the summer,
however. but her death, which occurred
at o'clock Saturday morning, was not
expected. With her at the time were her
sons, Count Luis de Sibour and Viscount
Henri de Sibour. with the wife of the
latter.
The Countess de Sibour, who before her
marriage to Count Gabriel de Sibour was
Miss Mary L. Johnson. was born at Bel
fast, Me-, and was past seventy-nine years
OF age. Her husband was a diplomat in
the service OF the French government.
and was consul at Richmond at the time
of his death. The countess, who was a
woman of rare beauty and personal
magnetism. was a favorite in the society
of Paris and the inner circles of Wash
ington society. Her home in this city,
sons one of Washington's social centers.
Her son. Viscount Henri de Sibour, is an
architect, and the other son, Count Luis
de SibOur, resides in Paris