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Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
SEVERE WINTER
ON CATTLE At
KIRKLAND

Clarence c. Jackson, who is iii the
city from the Kirkland valley cat
tie section. gives anything but a
favorable report of the. condition of
cattle, stating that the past winter
was a severe one, and that the rains
came at an inopportune time to af-
ford new feed. The loss has been
the heaviest ever known for this
time of the year, but new grass is
beginning to grow, and unless black
leg develops no further losses are
anticipated.
Mr.. Jackson gives an interesting
account of the reason why so many
days have been. killed on the range
in recent months, stating that they
were driven to hunger, and to APP
pease their apPetites attacked and
killed young cattle in great num-
bers. The taste of the warm blood
of the animal killed, only intensi-
fed their craving, and they made
frequent raids later as occasion call
ed for. After one partaking of the
blood as food, the dog would under
no circumstances eat anything else,
although they were dutifully cared
for by their owners in many in
stances, and provided with the ordi-
nary food Mr. Jackson states that
he has killed five, while in the ag-
gregate over thirty of these domes-
tic animals have had to be shot
down, as they were killing many fine
cattle
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
UNWATER|NG OF
COPPER HILL
TO BEGIN
Property is Under An
Option to Commercial
Mining Company

During the present week the I'M
watering of the Copper Hill mines
in Copper Basin, under option oil
sale by J. J. Jackson and E. S. Clark
to the Commercial Mining Com
pany will begin.
Wood is being hauled to the camp
from Skull Valley, and it is believ-
ed the property will be open for
inspection inside of ten days. There
is about 1900 feet of drifts and
crosscuts submerged.
This decision was arrived at dur
ing the recent visit of Walter Doug
las, and Major Pickrell, who made
an examination of surface conditions
together with inspecting the yield
on the dump that accumulated from
former operations, and runs to sew
eral hundred tons. The main work
ing shaft of the Copper Hill is 40
feet deep, and the group OF four
teen claims adjoin on the west the
holdings of the Commercial. The
property is equipped with ample me-
chanical facilities to prosecute the
work
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
RATE REDUCTIONS
MEAN Big SAVING
Corporation Commission Makes Order
Which is of Interest to Shippers
In the State.

PHOENIX. March 3l.-An order
of the most far-reaching effect was
Saturday made by the Corporation
Commission when the matter of dis
lance class rates to apply between
all points in the state was finally
adjusted To fully comprehend how
important to the shippers and con-
sumers OF the state the order really
is one must first understand that
class rates apply to almost every ar
ticle shipped by railroad freight in
Arizona and it has been estimated
by a large shipper here at Phoenix
that the reductions ordered made by
the commissions will mean in dol
lars and cents an amount in one
year equal to half million dollars.
The class rate order has been I'M
der contemplation by the commission
since the days OF the old railroad
commission and before the new state
constitution gave us the corporation
commission. 1t has at various times
had day OF consideration by all three
of the commissioners, Mr. Geary,
the chairman and Commissioners
Cole and Jones. There was no
question in the minds of the COM
mission that existing rates were too
high but the work of reducing them
and to keep such reductions on an
equitable and fair basis with other
rates was the task which had to be
performed In this work and especi-
ally the detail of preparing the exact
schedule OF the new rates the COM
mission had able assistance from the
secretary, Mr. Chas A. Smith, for
merly with the United Verde and
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02

Pacific road.
In the opinion entered, the old
rates were found to be excessive and
unjust, based on the testimony taken
at the time of the hearing March
oath. The transportation companies
of the state were all represented,
some of the companies anticipating
that reduction would have to be
made and submitting tariffs contain
ing reductions. The hearing brought
to Phoenix for several days confer
ence with the commissioners, Mr..
Chambers the head of the traffic de-
partment of the Santa Fe and Mr..
Luce the head of the Southern Pa
ciic traffic department. 1t is no
easy matter for railroad companies
to offhand adjust their rates and
great preparation was outlined to
meet the reductions the transporta-
ton companies knew would be ord
cred made.
The big point in the entering of
the order effecting a material reduc-
ton, was the commission in making
the new rates doing away with con-
sideration of many junction points
and establishing through rates from
points in northern Arizona to South
ern Arizona points notwithstanding
the fact that shipments passed
through some times as many as four
functions.
The rates ordered are made effec-
tive on or before May lst, 1913, and
of course to remain in force and
effect until further order of the COM
mission. 1t is known no opposition
to the reductions will be made by
the railroad companies.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
BUY LAST STRIP
OF LAND IN VALLEY
(From Sundays Daily.)

While in the city yesterday from
Peoples Valley, Charles Carter clos
ed the deal with J. N. Hays, as pre-
sident of the Hays Cattle Company,
for the sale of an eighty acre strip
of land in that section, for the
sum of $500.
This company also holds an option
on over 1000 acres of land owned
by Mr.. Carter and the agreed upon
price is said to be for over $50
Coz The transaction of yesterday is
believed to be the forerunner of clos
ing the big deal, the price having
been agreed upon sometime ago. By
acquiring the Carter holdings the
Hays Company will practically own
all of Peoples Valley, embracing
over 5000 acres of fertile lands.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
EXTRA SESSION
IS NOW THE TALK

PHOENIX, March 29.-From the
present indications the legislature
will have completed its work on the
revision of the code by the time of
the adjournment date, when the end
of this coming week arrives. 1t is
possible that the appropriation bill
will also have been considered and
agreed to, although the present in
dications are that such is not prob
able, but that an extra session will
of necessity have to be called by
the Governor for the consideration
of the general appropriations for
State Institutions
1t is not probable Governor Hunt
will give the Legislature much lee
way in the matter of subjects they
may enact laws on for it is his de-
sire that the extra session, if one
proves a necessity, shall be of very
short duration. The Governor rea-
lies how liable to criticism the ne
CesSlty OF an extra session has plac-
ed his administration in, and it is
just barely possible that he will de-
eide at the last minute that no extra
session is necessary whether the ap-
preparation bill has been dealt with
or not.
Up to date thirteen bills which
originated in the Senate have be-
come laws and nine bills which orig
mated in the House have become
laws. None of the bills are of the
least possible consequence. There
are, however, now ready for trans
mission to the Governor approx
mately thirty-fve bills all of them
code measures.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
TWO MINES TO
Be OPERATED
At ONCE

Judge Richard DeKuhn, of Cherry
Creek, while in the city Saturday
stated that the affairs of the Males
tic-Idol Mining Company and the
business of the Eta mines, an indi-
vidual undertaking, have been adjust
ed, and the operating of both groups
was assured.
Arrangements are being perfected
to establish two camps and develop
ment is to be prosecuted on a large
basis The Eta is one OF the fam
ed gold producers of early days, and
has been operated at intervals for
many years by different leasers, in
many instances producing handsome
ly. The Majestic is situated in an
other part of that district and also
is rated as an attractive property.
Judge DeKuhn is one of the best
known of pioneer residents of the
county, and is probably better con-
versant with that mineral country
than any other resident. He left
for home Sunday but returns to
Prescott in few days to close up
final negotiations.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
AN EARLY DAY
MINE EXPERT IS DEAD
(From Sundays Daily.)

Coast papers contain news of the
death of Captain E. w. Emmons in
San Francisco, one of the best
known of early day mining engi-
neers. He exported the old Tip
Top for a California syndicate, and
on his report the mine was started
up on large basis, producing hand
somely for several years. He also
reported favorably on the Peck, the
Silver Prince, the Black Warrior
and other mines in the Bradshaws.
The latter two are now owned by
the Swastika and are producing high
grade silver ore. The deceased left
a large fortune to an only son as
the sole heir.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
Mining Deal.


Harry Grain, of Jerome, has sold
to E. E. Mcfarland group of FIVE
mines in the Verde district for a
nominal consideration according to
deed filed for record yesterday.
The deal is reported to be quite an
important one, the mines being rat
ed as attractive.
Receivers Health.
The many friends in the city OF
Mrs. James Hamilton, wife of the
foreman of the Bar-Diamond Cattle
Company, will be pleased to learn
that she has been dismissed from
Mercy hospital after a two weeks
illness, and returned to her home
in Big Chino Valley yesterday.
Again on the Move.
The big dredge OF the Lynx Creek
Land and Mining Company is again
moving toward its destination from
the Speck diggings to the old hy-
draulics, weather conditions moder-
ating. 1t is expected to be located
by the first of May. 1t has reach
ed a point about midway.
Road Completed.
c. D. Rynearson, of Kirkland val
ley, was visitor to the city yester-
day and reports the new road
through Rudy canyon as practically
completed. The two stone crossings
will be ready in a few days when
one of the best built highways in
that section will be available for all
classes of traffic.
Return From Coast.
E H. Blake, of Bangor, Maine,
and Col L. w. Getchell, both iden-
tilted with the Cash Mines Company,
returned yesterday from brief visit
to the coast, and leave today for the
camp near Senator to make an in
spection. Owing to the deep snow
of two weeks ago they deferred the
trip until the present time. DR.. E
T. Nealy and son, J. B. Nealy, are
also among the visitors to the city
from Bangor, the former being the
private physician to Mr.. Blake.
Business Trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. N Hays, the
former president of the Hays Cat
tie Company. of California, were Wis
itors to the city yesterday on bust
ness and return today to Peoples
Valley, where this firm has acquired
large land and cattle holdings by
purchase recently. They were &C
companied to the city by Charles
Carter of that section.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
Miners Return.

Miners Return.
Isaac West and Lee Lillquist. min
ers formerly of this county, return
ed yesterday from Bisbee to remain.
The first named left later in the
day for the Puntenney lime works,
where he has accepted a responsible
position.
Takes Mine Contract.
John Poff, one of the best miners
of this section for many years, re-
turned yesterday from Ell Paso, Tex
as, and with Ed. Block left for the
Billy Boy mining camp on the Has
sayampa where he will take a large
contract in tunnel work.
From the Range.
Thomas Humphrey was in the city
yesterday from his range near Viii
Hanson Valley, and reports that cat
tlemen welcome the advent of warm
weather, and the coming of new feed
on the range, after a severe winter.
He reports but very few losses.
Come to Reside.
Miss Anna NJ Sidell and Mrs. La
than, of Philadelphia, arrived in the
city yesterday and come with the
intention of making Prescott their
future home. Musical circles will be
interested to learn that Miss Sidell
is an accomplished musician, espec-
tally as pianist.
Eastern Visitor.
B. F. Wood is a recent arrival
from Moline. Illinois, and is at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Neuman,
the latter his sister. He was a visi-
tor last year and will remain in
definitely. forming a favorable opin-
ion of this section.
Condition Improved.
w. J. Mulvenon, after an absence
of several weeks in California and
the southern part of this state, for
his health, returned Sunday to look
after his varied business interests.
He is very much improved, which
his many friends will be pleased to
learn.
Mining Business.
Martin Anderson, operating mines
in the Senator country, arrived from
his camp yesterday, and reports an
abundance of snow as still in evil
dence. During the present month all
camps are expected to resume, and
that a very lively district was as
sured, is believed from the activity
noticeable.
Under Full Headway.
w. I. Sawyer, general manager of
the Coronado Gold Mining Company
operating at Rees, arrived from the
camp yesterday, and reports devel-
opment going ahead energetically
and favorable determinations estab-
lished. He also stated that the new
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ninety days reduction would be-
gin.
Valley Visitor.
James Russell, farmer and mine
owner of Skull Valley, was a bust
ness visitor to the city yesterday,
and reports all industries as prosper
Gus, with mining especially in the
Copper Basin field attracting more
attention than usual, many owners
being at work and the showing as
good in copper. Mr.. Russell later
will resume operations on his zinc
and lead mines.
Cattle Transaction.
Harry H., William W. and R. ].
Henderson, of Walker have closed
quite large livestock deal with J.
c. Stephens, selling all their horses
and cattle on the Lynx creek and
Big Bug range for a consideration
that was not given publicity. The
transaction is reported as quite a
heavy one. The sellers retire from
hat section.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02
(From Tuesdays Daily
Rr.n.rn T..

(rIOm 1uesuay Odlly)
Business Trip.
Mrs. J. L. Audrey, who conducts a
hotel at Providence, on Big Bug,
was in the city on business and
pleasure yesterday.
From the Farm
c. r. Burmister and Sterling Fun
gate, farmers of the lower Aqua
Fria valley, were business visitors
to the city yesterday,
From the Capital.
Judge E. W. Wells returned yes
terday from a business trip of sew
eral days to Phoenix. where he is
heavily interested in real estate.
Returns From South.
Guy Bozarth, after an extended
absence in the capital city, returned
yesterday, and will remain here with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Bozarth.
Visiting Miners.
J. J. Jackson, of the Copper Hill.
J. Evans and w. c. Metzger, min
ers of the Commercial, were in the
city yesterday from Copper Basin
on business.
Rural Visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith, of
Skull Valley, are in the city for a
few days visiting with relatives, and
are at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ehle.
Return From Range.
Mrs. Monte Broaded and Mrs. c.
H. Hooker have returned from a
weeks outing at the Ash Creek
range of Mr.. Hooker, and report an
time.
Resort Lots Sold.
Eugene Neuman has sold to Har-
ry w. Van Noate two lots in the
Idylwild resort to the city for the
sum of SIPS. the deed being re-
corded yesterday.
Boy Seriously Ill.
Little James R., the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Garbarino is ly-
ing seriously i'll at the home of his
parents in West Prescott, suffering
with pneumonia.
Visiting Friends.
w. K Brown, live stock grower
Of the Ash Fork country, and his
niece, Miss Rosie Nichols, of the
Four Mile house, were visitors with
friends in the city yesterday.
Operating Old Mine.
A. P. Dahlin, operating the Po-
and mine under lease, was WISH
or to the city yesterday and gives a
adorable report of the showing
made by himself and associates. He
5 after supplies and returns today.
Newlyweds Leave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Murphy, who
lave been enjoying their honeymoon
n this city with relatives and friends
eturned to Miami, Arizona, yester-
lay. They were recipients Of felici-
ations from their many friends
Iere.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02

Mining location notices Tor sale al
the Journal Miner office.
Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1913-04-02

Mining location notices for sale a,
the Journal-Miner Office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-03
BITUNINA Mine GETS z. !.
OUT MUCH LIGNITE;

Washburn, N. D., Dec. 3.-The coal
trade at, the Bitumina mine, owned
and operated by Hon. John Satterlund,
just a few miles west OF Washburn,
has greatly increased this year. Until
this season all the Ignite coal taken
from this mine was secured by hand
labor, and the local demand for the
During the summer months a large
breast machine and compressor have
been installed, and greater quantities
than eve can be taken from the mine
with a great deal less labor.
While this mine Is not located on
the railroad, the wagon roads have
been put in elegant condition this fall,
and loads Weighing as high as $500
pounds have been hauled to Washburn
with one team but the average load
Is a trifle over two tons.
A half section Of land is contained
in this mine, and as far as can be
learned every inch Of this land Is un-
derlaid with deep veins of rich coal.
Shafts have been u in every direc-
ton, and there are now several miles
of subways leading to the heavy coal
beds.
Not only is the local trade being sup
piled with this bituminus coal, but
agents have been established all along
the Missouri slope, and shipments are
being made to every point along the
500 line.
Since the new machinery has been
installed visitors to the mine lave
been numerous. The new breast ma
chine. operated by nj man with a
compressor Of $50 horse power will
cut 100 IONS a day, while, with two
men It will take out ITS tons daily.
Mgr. Ed. Kugler, who has been in
charge OF the mine since it was first
started has a large force Of miners
employed, and has hundreds of tons
of coal on the market to supply the
trade.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-03
ALLEGED SILK
F ROBBERS CAPTURED

Minot, N. D, Dec. 3.-R. Baker and
Joe Hamilton were arrested yesterday
In Minot by the local police and held
in the Jail until the sheriff of Pierce
county arrived from Rugby with a
warrant charging them with grand
larceny. 1t is alleged that they are
the robbers who stole over 100 bolts
Of expensive silk values at nearly ST.
600 from o. Anderson at Rugby a
week ago.. The state papers have all
used items concerning this unusual
theft and the apprehension Of the al
legged thieves was quite an important
capture for the local police to make.
The arrest followed confirmed sus-
picions in the minds Of Officers Bale
man. and Reed Of the local department
sgvho were called into the Windsor
hotel here to hunt for a sneak thief
who had forced a trunk and stolen a
suitcase from some guest. In search
ing for the missing articles, they got
into the effects of the above named
men who came to the hotel Saturday
night and became guests there. A bolt
of silk was found, the police claim, in
their trunk, bearing the price marks
and name of the Rugby dealer. The
sneak thief has not as yet been found.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-03
SUICIDE THEORY
IN GORDON CASE
/. ~.

? Dickinson, N. D, Dec. Be. F.
gE1ill, charged with the murder Of c.
&C. Gordon OF Richardton will be ar
sratgned before Judge Crawford In dis
strict court at the term which opens
there today. Hill is a prisoner In
1.-THE Stark county jail, charged with
first degree murder, and he will fight
conviction on the plea that Gordon
killed himself.
DR.. r. w. Furman, who examined
,Gordon's body shortly after the kill
ing, will be the star witness for the
defense, and he will give evidence that
he recited before the c~oroner's jury
when the first inquisition into the af-
fair was made.
% DR.. Furman said at that time that
he found powder marks and burns on
!Gordon's face, these being particular
ly marked about the left eye. The
bullet had taken an upward course
and hit the roof of the skull.
Another feature Of DR.. Furinan's
testilnany will be the finding of pow
der marks on Gordon's left hand,
bearing out the contention of the de-
Tense that Gordon killed himself.
Several witnesses were produced at
the inquest to show that the weapon
lin question was owned by Gordon,
while the man who sold the gun to
Gordon three years ago has been Sc
cured as a witness at the trial.
" Hill, the accused man, his wife and
Gordon. spent about hal an hou in
the Office of a Richardton. N. D.. at
-torney. just previous to the shooting,
which occurred just as they were
about to terminate the meeting.
1t appears that the conference was
over a financial settlement between
the men, and that Gordon already
had paid Hill $1,000, with which
amount he appeared dissatisfied.
- Evidence to show that Hill was an
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-03
MAKE Big MONEY FROM
RAISING ALFALFA SEED

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. 3.-Editor
Ayres Of The Dickinson Press is a
great enthusiast over the growth Of
alfalfa in this part Of the state and
has begun an investigation Of the ex-
p~eriences of some Of the growers.
Among the others is S. P. Jensen Of
Zenith, who got a crop valued at
$391.5O from one acre Of Grimm's al
falfa. The acre was seeded in 1911
on bottom land. In 1912 it almost
died out because Of dry weather. This
year Mr.. Jensen did not cut the al
falfa at all, just let the first crop go
to seed till well ripened. Then he cut
and 'threshed the crop, receiving 1888
pounds Of clean alfalfa seed. This in
bushels is 1876. Every ounce of the
seed can be sold locally at SO cents
er pound.
Mr.. Jensen has several acres Of land
sifilar to that on which the alfalfa is
grown and will prepare it for the crop
during the coming season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-03
Harwooh N aNS.

HARDWOOD, N. D.. Dec. Ito The
Forum: Regular meeting of B. A. Y.
Saturday, Dec. 6. All members re-
quested to be present
On Dec. 13, the ladies Of the Con-
gregational church Of Harwood will
give their annual supper and sale at
the HARDWOOD hall. Everyone cordially
invited.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Mueller entertain
ed at a Thanksgiving dinner at the
parsonage on Thursday, last. Covers
were placed for ten.
MI. and Mrs. George Balser enter
tanned at dinner on Thanksgiving day.
Covers were laid for fourteen. Mr..
and Mrs. G. Hull were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. V. HQag Of Fargo on
Thanksgiving day.
Friday evening, Nov. %, the young
people of Harwood enjoyed a dance at
the HARDWOOD hall aDd report a very
pleasant time.
Mrs. Fl. F. Miller of Fargo spent a
few days with Mrs. G. Fl. Newton, who
Is very i'll at her home near Harwood.
Friends of Frank PinlSham will be
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-03
ELECTRIC LIGHTED
FARM IN BURKE CO.

Bowbells, N. D. Dec. 3.-Wtth his
farm electric lighted Gus. 7. Swanson,
who lives fourteen miles north of Bow
bells, is enjoying metropolitan COM
forts amid rural conditions. He has
the only electric lighted farm in Burke
county or this section of the state.
Fourteen years ago Mr.. Swanson ar
rived in Burke county with 5000 In
cash. He took a homestead, since then
he has added to his land holdings and
now has a $4,000 house on his farm,
thoroughly modern in every respect.
He has electric lights through every
room in his house on the front porch,
in the barn, granary, cattle, hog and
chicken houses and a large light or the
pump. The electricity Is generated by
a dynamo operated from a FIVE horse
power gasoline engine he uses for
grinding feed and tanning grain. He
stores the electricity in batteries and
uses the light as required. His place
can be seen for several miles n his
hne lights are the envy of his neigh
bors.