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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08
THE A. C. HABIT KEEPS MONEY IN YOUR POCKET

Many of the mining papers of the
 country are raising their voices in
 protest against the rule of the Copper
 Queen and Calumet and Arizona pay. ing their muckers four dollars per day, alleging that muckers are the lowest grade of miners. It seems strange that men that are supposed to know enough to run newspaper deal ing with mining topics are so dense on the subject of mine labor. To those that know a mucker is one of the inn portant factors in mine work, the ex pert mucker handling moer broken rock in the same space of time than could any other class of labor. To be an expert mucker is just as important as being an expert miner, the two in together to make a com petent whole. We have seen a muck CT send rock where men that thought they knw could barely send out fort.v tons, and this is the reason why min- ing companies are beginning to recognize the importance of traine1 shovel men in the underground work ing of the mines. A man may fail as 3 miner, but as a mucker he may mako godd, and vice versa
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08

nished according to the terms and re- quirements as follows, to-wit:
 CD Prices to be charged on the said meats delivered at the Clifton store, Clifton.
 CD Prices for delivery at the Long, fellow store, Morenci.
 (3) Prices f. O. b. the cars for Met calf and Coronado stores.
 The contract when awarded shall date from February 1, A. D. 1913, for ter moi one year, renewal at the option of the Company for a period of similar duration.
 The contract will be left to the best and lowest bidder. But the Company reserves the right to reject any an1 all bids.
 The successful bidder shall enter into a contract, and give bond, in the sum of $20,000.00, for the faithful performance of the undertaking.
 Bids must be marked, Sealed Bids for Butchers Meat" and addressed to the Store Department of the Ari- zona Copper Company, Limited. 1.-THE ARIZONA COPPER CO.,, Ltd
 By E. M. Williams,
 Store Manager. Clifton, Arizona, Nov. 1, 1911.
 F. O. B. the cars To be distributed at Clifton. Information with regard to details of contract furnished on request.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08

If there is no official impediment. Bradner will again ask, for the job. so he has told his friends in the house membership and they say that he is able to swing the strength to again land the house plum.
 The lay opinion, for confirmation CT rejection of which the question was referred to the attorney general, is that by accepting the political berth created by the last legislature tha- Bradner is not eligible.
 In anticipation of the disqualifica- tion of Bradner, several legislators are said to be pluming themselves for the speakership fight, which is ex pected to be a warm contest in which influence will participate from tho entire state. One of those who IS shining up his castor on the edge Lf the ring is said to be H. H. Linnie, O. Prescott, a young attorney who serv-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08

ed on the house judiciary committee at the last session. Representati7e 7e Brooks of Gila is said to be posing for the political lightning. Both are un. derstood to be quietly working among their friends of the various county delegations.
 While it is believed ypoliticians that Cunniff, president of the senate. may have opposition no one have yet placarded or otherwise hearlded his candidacy. Cunniff is one of the flow CTS of the progressive movement that placed the present administration in office and his strength, apparently, is
 What effect the candidacy of Linnie the reelection aspirations of Cunnif is question. The other counties of the state would hardly view with toleration the giving of both the house spirit of toleration to giving the house to Yavapai county legislators. If both persist in their ambitions one will probably be sacrificed.
 The disadvantage of having served and of entangling alliances will be CCunniffs and what profit there be- longs to the opposite condition na- turally accrues to Linnie or to Brooks for that matter. All speculation how ever is bounded by the ''if'', that will be resolved by the attorney generals opinion, for if Bradner is still quail fled he will be a candidate for the speakership. Whether Linnie or Brooks will be lead by ambition lo measure swords with the Benson nan is also speculation.
 Anyway, according to Senator Sims, the political bees are swarming ann none are seeking insurance against be ing stung and lightning rods are a "a Mode at the state capital.
 No positive word has bee given o It by Governor Hunt as to the date o: the special session of the legislature said Senator Sims.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08
THE SPEAKERSH|P
 NEXT SESSION
Sam Bradner Said to be Disqualified Rush For This Office by Others
 Big Scrap May Feature the lst. Coming Session.

A question of law has interjecteI itself into the state legislature speak ership question and as a result one of the warmest fights since Arizona attained statehood is said to be on the political cards for the interim be- fore the converting of the legislature. ! Supporters of Sam B. Bradner, of Benson, say that were he legally qual- flied to hold the position that he
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08
NOTICE OF LETTING CONTRACT
 FOR BUTCHERS MEAT.

Store Department of the Arizona Cop
 per Company, Ltd.
 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received up to the hour of twelve o'clock, noon, of November 30th, 1912 for furnishing Butchers Meat to the several stores of The Ari- zona Copper Company, Ltd.
 Said Butchers Meat to consist of merchantile pork, mutton, veal, range and stall fed beef, from Phoe- nix, Fl Paso, or elsewhere, to be fur
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-11-08

Ralph Hamlin, driv' ls a Franklin car, the ninth to leave Los Inhcics. arrived in Phoenix at o'clocS Mor- day afternoon. To al running time 16 hours, 37 minutes A: tte t'i nf Inmlin's arrival, nc other jars had een heard from-D s.llcc:at"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
LAST CHAPTER OF
LIFE HISTORY WRITTEN
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

One OF the saddest deaths that
has occurred in this community was
that OF yesterday, when Miss Grace
Walker passed away from ,ubereulo-
sis at Mercy hospital.
with a young woman companion
she arrived from California during
the summer IN the hope that n
change of climate might prove benc-
hoial. but the affection failed to re
spond To natures balm and the in
evitable followed under the most
pitable suffering a human could en-
durc. The sacrihccc of her friend
and the cons,ancy of her affection.
from the first to the last, appealed
tenderly and alphabetically to the
few who were conversant with one
OF the most exceptional cases Of
human affection that has ever been
known in this community. and which
was nurtured with an intensity that
is seldom witnessed.
The dead young woman refused
To conide in any friend, who she
was or where she came from. There
has been sorrow in my home. and
why again lift the veil. and revive
the sad news Of other days" was
all she would reveal of the present
or the past She was about twenty
three years old and to the few wish
tors who offered assistance before
she was removed 10 the hospital, her
lovable disposition and pleasing per
sonaliiy brought her newly made
friends all the closer to her. II is
said the deceased was a native of
New York, otherwise nothing is
known of her. She will be laid away
in this city, and the tomb will shield
her past.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
LOCAL ATTORNEY WINS
CASE AT KINCMAN.
(From Wednesday, Daily

The celebrated damage suit OF
Mrs. Rose Christopher against the
Desert Power and Water Company,
was concluded at Kingman last Sat
urday, in the superior court. and the
jury awarded the plaintiff $4,000
for the death of her husband. which
occurred by being electrocutcd early
in the present year. at the works
OF the company in Kingman.
Al the time Mr.. Christopher was
employed as fireman. and while
cleaning the nues Of the boiler with
long swab. this metallic nipple
mcnt came in contact with live
wire carrying over 10000 volts. and
he was so severely burned that his
death followed few days later.
Mrs. Christopher asked for the
sum of $4,000 damages for the loss
OF her husband. r. s. Clark OF this
city. and w. G. Blakely. OF King
man, were her attorneys, The case
will probably be appealed to the SUI
prcmc court OF the state.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
(From Saturdays Daiiy.)

NTToiH odturudys Ddily.D
I. G. Norris. who returned to the
city early in the week from New
York, states that the ocean to-ocean
highway movement is travelling like
wild fire, and al the meeting OF the
National Congress of Good Roads
that ended at Atlantic City on Oc-
tober 5, the interest manifested in
the projected transcontinental high
way was the theme of the great
gathering, and superseded all other
questions before that magnificent
organization.
Mr.. Norris took part in the de-
liberations as the President Of the
Arizona Good Roads Association.
and says that the fame OF the good
roads built in Arizona together
with the attractive scenic conditions
and points OF historical interest were
known TO all and without being
further embelIished by any from
the state. The final stroke in weld
ing the movement into certainty
for the future was the adopting OF
a resolution submitted by the Dau-
ghters of the American Revolution.
specifying the route TO be followed
as along the old trails Of the early
days OF the nation. This route will
leave Washington. taking in St.
Louis, thence to Kansas City, when
the old Santa Fe trail will be follow
ed to Arizona, and thence on to the
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
TAFT DEFENDS
TARIFF IN LETTER.

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct 24-Pre.
sident Taft. in letter to the AM
erican Hardware association conven-
ton, now being held here. outlined
today his position on the tariff.
Taft said that he is firm believer in
the tariff board, although he does
not contend that thereby the tariff
can be taken out of politics in the
sense that IL will never be sub
ject OF political controversy. He
emphasized the need Of scientific. inn
partial investigation and conclusions
for the proper handling Of tariff
schedules. Referring to his veto OF
the metal schedule. he says:
II pointed out that in this sche-
dule iron and steel, as primary pro-
ducts, are less than one third Of the
value OF the subject matter covered
by the schedule. presented table
showing that included ian metals are
fifty-nine allied industries OF suffici-
ent importance tn justify separate
Considerations. study and report by
the census bureau Every dollar Of
capital and every empIoye Of these
industries was directly affected by
the bill. do not find in the com
mite report or the house discussion
any considerable attention has been
given to this feature"
Taft declared that there is little
logical relation between the reduc-
ton in the bill, for example, Of
steam engines and machine tools in
the present law. which are duiiable
at 80 per cent in the bill The duty
on steam engines is reduced to Is
per cent and machine tools are put
on the free list without reason. In
closing. Taft declared: 1--WE should
not make legitimate business a foot
ball Of politics in this fashion"
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
MOTHER Is GIVEN
CUSTODY OF CHILDREN.
Nrem Fridays Daily.)

In the superior court yesterday
the marital relations OF Mrs. Norma
T. Knapp and her husband. Arthur
Knapp, we're brought to an end as
desired by the plaintiff, on the
ground Of cruelty and non support.
The mother was awarded the Gus
tody of the two youngest children,
Alice and Elizabeth Knapp. while
the father of the defendant will take
charge Of the eldest daughter. Olive,
Under the order of the court tn,
defendant shall pay to Mrs. Knapp
each month the sum OF $2< for the
care and maintenance OF the two
children. and the first payment was
ordered to be made Immediately for
the month of October. An or Ter
was also made that the defend mt
pay to the plaintiff the sum OF SIS,
attorney fees and the costs Of the
suit. Each party to the action shall
have the right To visit the children
at reasonable hours.
In the case of ]. c. Stephens VS..
Marie r. Mekota, judgment for plain
tiff was ordered. and the attachment
lien ordered foreclosed.
In the case OF Luke c. Strider
VS.. Mitchell Mining Company, the
hearing of the petition OF plaintiff
for the appointment of receiver
was set for Saturday. October 70.
The case of Evan A. Bonham VS..
Federal Mining and Milling Com
pany. was tried and submitted.
In the matter of the estate OF
Lizzie A. Morrison. deceased, Robt.
r. Morrison, administrator, filed his
final account and Friday. November
was set as the date for settlement
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
PLACER CLAIMS ON
LYNX CREEK ARE SOLD.
(From Wednesday, Oaily.)

Quite an important mining trans
action was closed in this city Mon
day. when w. L. Richards. Z. o.
Brown. Z. +. Chahre and others
disposed of their placer mines and
considerable personal property to the
Lynx Creek Mining Company.
This sale is said TO be the fore.
runner of large operations being ex-
tended the property under the di
rcction Of c. 4. Brown. mining
man of considerable experience. who
will introduce the gate system OF
conserving the waters Of that stream
during the rainy season, for sluicing
purposes. The principle has been
successfully applied by Mr. Brown
in many western states and he
says that conditions in this field can
be as practically followed out. Sew
eral mines arc included in the sale
The ground to be worked Is situated
about four miles below Walker on
Lynx Creek.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
COMMERCIAL Is SHIP
PING 90 TONS DAILY.

Al the present time sixty tons Of
ore are being freigh,ed daily from
the Commercial mines in Copper
Basin to the railroad AT Skull Valley.
for shipment 10 Douglas smel,ers
Geo. c. Rufner. who has the con
tract, has installed ore bins at the
works. and substituted six mule
teams. instead Of four as heretofore
and now has on the road daily six
teams, each hauling ten tons to the
load. II is reported that the Com
mercial has in sight over a years
supply OF ore ahead. and up 10 date
nearly 100 cars each OF fifty tons
weight. have lief, the works for the
southern smeltcrs II is probable
that DR. Douglas and other leading
stockholders will soon make another
trip Of inspection to their holdings
owing 10 the noteworthy develop
mcnts that have taken place recently.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
ROUTE TO FOLLOW
EARLY DAY TRAITS
Ocean to Ocean Highway Will Take In
Prescott is the Firm Belief
Of 7. 6. Norris.

shores of the Pacific. The final
scene of the greatest importance
occurred when n telegram electrified
the organization from the manufac-
turers OF automobiles and auto sup
plies stating that the combined firms
would pledge themselves 10 set aside
one-third OF one per cent OF their
gross earnings annually for the years
OF 1913, 1914 and 1915, which sum
would be applied to road building
on the plans proposed, provided the
states affected and the nation would
build the roadway. The demonstra-
ton which greeted this announce
ment was remarkable, and created
very much favorable comment for
the generous disposition manifested
by these manufacturers.
Mr.. Norris also impar,s the agree
able information that the Grand
Canyon, the Fortified Forests, the
Painted Desert, the Coconino For
est. the Moqui Indian Villages, and
other stretches of wonderful country
in Northern Arizona, will he fine
drawing cards TO bring in thousands
Of visitors annually, who otherwise
would not venture on monotonous
journey across the country in an
auto. lie believes that the Northern
Arizona route will be the entering
point of the National Highway. and
that Prescott, viii be on the line to
the Pacific.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
DAVIS MINE IS
SURE TO Be A
PRODUCER

John Twiggs. operating the Davis
group of mines on Slate creek, was
in the city yesterday. and states
that development goes ahead en-
ergetically and he is satisfied with
the showing made. Miners from
that camp are of the belief that the
Davis is destined to be one OF the
big gold producers OF the county.
ore being encountered that run 10 as
high as $500 per ton. The property
is being placed in a condition to per-
nit OF active production and is at
tracing very much interest since
Mr.. Twiggs assumed charge as a
leaser
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
TOUR ON MOTOR
CYCLE TO WIN
A WAGER
(From Saturdays Daily)

800 ootbibhy = i'dlNsF
+. G. keegan, of Reno, Nevada,
arrived in the city last evening a,
about o'clock on a motorcycle, en-
route to Globe, Arizona, to join a
brother. Up to date he has Travelled
twenty eight days, and reports a
hard and warm trip over the desert
along the A. & c. railroad. His
arrival IN Prescott is due to being
misdireeied at Wickenburg. a strang-
er informing him that the most di.
rect route was via Prescott and
Tonic Basin. Learning that the
road from Camp Verde to Payson
is impossible to even teams. he re-
traces his steps this morning and
expects to reach Phoenix tonight
again touching at Wickenburg. He
states wager is up on the trip, and
II he finishes inside OF thirty-hv
days. he will win a sum that he
withholds from the public His
machine is rugged with solid rubber
tires and the greatest distance ne
goiiated in any day was 1877 miles.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30

agement is TO operate on large
scale.
Speaking of the district generally,
Mr.. Akard states that considerable
development is noticeable on many
mines. Gus Reissman has force
at work, ID h. Genung is sinking
on the Mildred mines while he has
established camp at the Eleanor
mines, and will steadily operate dur
ing the winter The district is as
suming it's old time interest. and a
lively winter is assured. Placer min
able dust, but the big nuggest are
not as plentiful as in years agone.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
SUMMONED HOME.
From Fridays Daily

y. l.. Woodward passed through
the city yesterday from the southern
part of the county 10 Akron. Ohio,
receiving news that his brother was
passing away from tuberculosis. The
afflicted man was visitor TO this
section during the summer. and was
materially benefited returning home
three weeks ago. against the advice
Of physicians and relatives.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
OCTAVE MINES ARE
SOON TO RESUME
(from SATURDAYS Dsily.)

T. Akard. who arrived in the city
yesterday from his Eleanor mining
claim. near Stanton. stated that il
is believed the Octave mines will re-
sumo operations within a short time,
this belief prevailing from the in
spcction that was made a few days
ago by engineers, who represent the
new purchasers. II has also been
learned that the preliminary work
toward placing large force Of min
ers at work will be inaugurated
within the coming thirty days, and
that the purpose OF the new man
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
PARTNERS CLOSE
UP BUSINESS
INTERESTS
From Saturdays Daily.)

The dissolution of the partner
ship Of Geo. A. Carter and ]. H..
Stephens, agreed upon some time
ago, was partially closed yesterday
when Mr.. Carter decided nearly 1000
acres of range and farm lands TO
Mr.. Stephens. situated in the Gran
ite mountain country. The closing
up of the business OF the firm will
be made later when a division OF the
range cattle is effected Several
thousand dollars are involved in this
transaction. and both well known
cattleman retain large individual in
terests.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30

vada mines. near Crown King, is in
the city FOR a few days on bust.
ness pertaining to his company.
Passes Through.
W. V. Snowgoosc. in charge Of
the Verde Valley Fair Association
exhibits. left for Phoenix yesterday
to remain during fair week as the
representative of the above oryani.
zation.
Returns From East.
Mrs. l.. G. Reymiller. wife Of the
). +. p. x j. railway attache in
the general Offices, returned this
morning from visit of several
months with relatives and friends
at the old home in Ohio.
Concludes Visit.
Mrs. Luther Talbot. after an en-
joyable visit to the city. returned to
her home at Peoria, Maricopa coun.
~. yesterday. She was the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. y. V. Weaver, the
latter her sister.
Fine Bovines.
W. p. Mcleod. the Lynx creek
rangeman. was in the city yesterday,
and sold to the o. X. meat market a
bunch of thirty head OF cattle, that
are in such fine condition that they
go on the block without being pas
tured, an exceptional occurrence in
range animals.
Disciples Of Blackstone.
p, w. O'Sullivan. one Of the three
members Of the Arizona Bar Ex-
aiming Board, left yesterday for
Phoenix. when class OF over thirty
will be grilled for admission to
practice their profession. Several
days will be required to pass upon
the applicants, which is the largest
number ever assembled at a stated
time
On Business.
II. =. Schwanbeck. the business
man OF Cedar Glade. was in the
city yesterday. and stated that the
opening of the Verde Valley railroad
was expected TO take place next
week. when this junction would as.
sumo very much importance as
commercial center, being the gate
way to the wonderful Verde Valley
and the shipping point to Jerome
and GAINESVILLE.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
RIVALS SPRING
Up TO ONLY
JOHN D
From SATURDAYS DailyN

OFrom Saturdays Daily)
The Rockefeller group OF oil
claims has materialized in the Verde
valley country. $50 acres under that
attractive title being recorded yes
terday The new association is COM
posed of Ed. II. Meek. +. G. Brown,
b. J. Meek, c. S. Chick, Harry Bris-
ley, X. II. Jack, and +. s. Clark.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-30
(From Fridays Daily.)
For the Winter.


For the Winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harlan are in
the city from Willow Creek and
will remain for the winter.
Attending Court.
Alexis Conrad, mining man of
Sayers. is in the city on legal bust
ness before the Superior Court for
a few days.
Seeks Medical Aid.
Mr.. and Mrs o. Holder, Of Cop
per Basin, are in the city. the latter
to receive medical attention from an
attack of typhoid fever.
From the Mines.
Thomas Meyers. the mining oper-
ator Of the Kirkland country, III in
the city for a few days on business.
and is at the Prescott Hotel
From the Range.
Joe X. Campbell. manager Of the
Rio Verde Cattle Company, was an
arrival in the city yesterday on
business trip for a few days.
For the Winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William LAWYER and
son Jack left yesterday for the
Hillside mining camp, where they
will reside during The winter.
To the Coast.
Mrs II. A. Cheyerton was among
the outgoing passengers TO Los An
geles yesterday to visit with rcla-
tives and friends for few weeks.
From the Mines.
A. c. Lamb. the assayer and me
has returned from pro
fessional trip to Crown King and
Others points in the Bradshaw eoun-
try.
Mine Investigation.
ID M. Peetskill, mining engineer
Of the Cunnison. Colorado, country.
is a recent arrival in the city 70
make an inspection Of properties 20
the south
Bradshaw Visitor
c. NJ. Christensen. general man.
ager 81 the Lake Superior and Ne