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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
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 THREE PRIZES RoNTHLYi $25QstoFrss Award made Saturday iu escl lHQnta.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

crusts in rather slow oven. This makes delicious pie.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

Mock Cherry Pie-Pick over and wash two cupfuLs of cranberries and cook in half a cup of water till broken, then press them through a sieve To one cup of cranberry pulp add one cup of sugar and one cup of chopped raisins. Bake with two crusts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

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Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

was a time, however. when the pro- duction was small and stocks com palatively light.
 With production in excess of 140,- 900, 900 pounds per month in this country, however, of which 50 per cent. is consumed by Europe in nor nal times, a European war would so quickly stop normal consumptive de- mands that supplies would accumu late in this country very rapidly, for while there may be quick temporary demand, the prostration of industries would far outweigh any war demand.
 To meet this situation there will be an extraordinary curtailment in this country. The AIacOnda has closed down it's Great Falls shelter already and the big porphyries will shut down Sunday. The Lake properties, however, will probably not curtail, for Lake copper is more adaptable for war purposes, particularly for use in the manufacture of cartridges. The war demand will probably take all the Lake copper that can be produced provided it can be delivered.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
THE SPIRIT OF THE BIG EEL.
 LOWS

They are certainly doing their best for the smaller fry, as the following copy of a communication will show: American Smelling and Refining Company, Hayden Plant, Hayden, Arizona, August 5, 1914.
 Dear Sir: The issue of the Engi- neeling and Mining Journal published this date states that there is no cop per market and makes no quotation. Please be advised that in the ab- sence of quotations we will, until fur ther notice, make advances to ship pers, without interest, on the basis of ten cents per pound. Final settle ment will he made when market con- ditions right themselves in accor- dance with our actual sales price, each shipper getting his pro rata proportion of sales up to the total amount against which advances have been made. Yours very truly. AMERICAN SIMPLIFYING & REIN ING co.
 (Signed) Per J. J. ORMSBEE,
 "Supt."
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
EFFECT OF WAR ON ARIZONA

The first industries in the state of Arizona to be hard hit by the Euro pean war will he the copper mining companies, as fifty per cent. of the copper produced in this state is con- sumed abroad. Copper has alerady dropped to F cents, and if it drops to 10 cents many of the low grade properties, such as the Ray, Shannon, Inspiration and Miami will be forced to shut down, as they cannot make copper at 10 cents. The Copper Queen, United Verde and Arizona Copper companies would be the last to shut down, but should copper go lower than 10 cents they would be forced to close. The closing of these mines would throw thousands of men out of employment and paralyze busi- ness in the copper mining cities and camps.
 On the other hand, agricultural pro- ducts will soar in price with the con- tinuance of the war and the farmer will reap a great profit. What will prove one mans misfortune will be another's good fortune
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
THE COPPER SITUATION

The curtailment in operations al all the big mines in Arizona is lnak- lns the situation keenly felt How ever, there is every indication there Will be a movement in the red metal very soon, providing the lines of transportation are kept open to some Of the European ports. There is one consolation regarding the Arizona properties: They are ready to start up quicker (whenl the demand is made upon them) than probably any other in the United States The mines are perfectly equipped and have extensive developments and tre- mendous bodies of ore opened up ready for stoping. Another advan- 'aSe Is that nearly all the copper bodies carry more or less values in gold and silver. The shelter plants ale all of the latest designs and at the highest points of efficiency. and therefore reduce very economically There are a great many other prop el tues under course of development. but they are not running ore These can continue their exploratory work
 
 pelS them to close down. On the other hand, this problem does not at present appear to have any effect on The gold and silver prospects under development: in fact, there seems to he stimulus in development in ev- cry mining district on these pros pects, as is evidenced elsewhere in these columns. The gold prope:ties are increasing their product steadily and some of them have high grade ore bodies already blocked out ready tc mine and could double their gold output at very short notice. This is especially applicable to Mohave county where, in addition to the going mines, there are others that will soon be in commission and turn ing out bullion, and undoubtedly the
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
ARIZONA NOT ALONE IN CUR
 TAIlMENT

The smelters at Great Falls, Mont, employing 5000 men. suspended op- erations over week ago.
 The Iron Mountain mine in Calfor- nia also closed down. The mine has operated continuously for over IS years and has produced ore valued at s27.OO0,O 900; 300 men were laid off and the shelter at Martinez will be closed.
 The C. X A. at Douglas and Copper Queen have reduced forces consider ably. The Fl Paso X s. w. R. R. has also reduced prices. At the Bisbee mines the forces have been reduced, but all married men as far as possi- ble are being retained.
 At Ray the force has been reduced and the remainder kept on half time. The United Verde has also laid off a large force, and so it is all along the line, and there is no telling how long these adverse conditions may last. But if England keeps the seas clear. there is no reason why copper should not move toward Europe very soon.
 Later news announces that Cana nea has also closed down.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
of copper compelled all the small operators to cut off production.
114 Mines Pay Dividends of s57,257..
 856 in 7 Months


 That mining and smelling plants are enjoying satisfactory returns on their investments is evidenced by dividends of s57,257,S56 declared dur ing the seven months ended July by 114 mines and works. This is nothing unusual for American mines and works, says the Mining and Engineer ing World, as no less than $S72, 172, : All has been paid by them since their incorporation. On an issued capitalization of $76O, 634,93O this is a return of s111,512,541 in excess of issued capitalization.
 The dividends declared above do not include those made by the se- curities holding corporations six of winch have so far this year made disbursements of $14,412,6S5 and to date s174,333,132. While it is gen. erally understood that these compan- ies look for their profits from hold ings in other companies; several operate properties of their own from which substantial profits are derived. Then too there are the privately owned properties, which pay hand some dividends to other owners. In the classifying, the IA con- panies paying dividends in 1914, "A are copper properties. These "A pro- perties have to their credit so far this year $29,060,921. To date these "A companies have enriched their shareholders to the extent of $421, = 699,5 564. This is a remarkable return 10 shareholders, being no less than $1S1, 1S8,649 in excess of the outstand- ing share capital
 Eighty three of the 1914 dividend payers operate properties of the gold d-silver-lead-zinc class, and they participated in the years disburse- ments to the extent of $2O,O46,38O To date these S3 companies have paid dividend stotalling s297,623,355. This is s47, ,703,6S0 in excess of capitaliza- tion.
 Fiftyseven of the above compan- ies operate properties in the United States and they report dividends paid in 1914 amounting to $11,284,469 and since incorporation $2O6,931,646 on an issued capital of s162, 76O 656
 Twenty one operate in Canada and so far this year have paid dividends totalling $6,746,161 and to date s59,- 916,343 on an issued capital of $62,- 355,664. Considering the short life of majority of these properties this is indeed remarkable record
 But five Mexican companies have reported dividend payments in 1914, these distributing s1,015,76 and to date have s20,775,366
 Seven metallurgical companies have so far this year disbursed divi- dends totalling s9,150,5S9 To date these companies have paid to share holders $162, ,S24,552.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
A WAR ON DECElTFUL SCALES Penny in the Slot Machines in New
 York Subway Are inaccurate

The penny -in-t the slot scales in the subway are under fire! Reginald Pel- ham Bolton, secretary of the Washing ton Heights Taxpayers association, has had every one of them on the Broadway branch from Van Cortlandt to the Battery, both sides, tested
 The testing was done by a man who carefully weighed himself on guaran- teed scales before he started, and found he tipped the beam just over 162 pounds-without the weight of the pennies he had to carry to test the multitudinous scales. The man re- ported that on only six out of 13O ma-
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
THE MINES OF ARIZONA

present conditions will spur them on to arrive at this point as eXpeditious- iy as possible. So, although the cop per situation looks rather gloomy, there Is some compensation on the other phase of the subject. In fact. the conditions attendant upon it look very bright and promising indeed In fact, 1t presents nothing but cheer fulness. There is no cause for gloom or despondency over the situation. On the contrary, many of the men laid otf at the mines will enter the pros pect field and it may be that soon we will be hefalding new discoveries Outside of the copper situation, the other side of mining really has a TO- seate view.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

In writing of the Christmas camp. l made an error in describing the ore as refractory and probably there was some misunderstanding as to who treats the ore.
 As stated the general run of the ore is low grade but is most re- markable self fluXing ore found in quantity anywhere in the United States. Whilst the smelter on the Chr ristmas was in operation there was treated over 9O,00O tons, without adding single pound of Aux and this was the treatment whether the ores were taken from the surface or lower workings The only ore nee essary was to keep the sulphur con- tents of the charge balanced so as to produce the desired grade of matte.
 Evidently the smelting was done very efficiently, as the slag pile at the smelter averages less than four tenths of one per cent copper. The development company never reduced any of the ore. All the production was done under the previous man. agement which closed down the smelter in 1904, when the low price
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
CALUMET & ARIZONA

This company beat it's record for the output of copper during the month of July. The production amounted to 7,35O,OOO pounds To turn out this amount 5000 tons of ore was reduced. During last week the shelter received it's longest and heaviest train of ore cars. It con- prised 65 steel ore cars each carrying 90 tons of ore, which came from the Bisbee mines.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Minino by Mov, .s.I Pictures

An interesting cs.5o of successful fraud is reported by Spanish news paper. It appears that a group of live Frenchmen succeeded in selling some Yankee capitalists a non-eX istent gold property. Thus are the tables turned, The ingenious Gauls carried to Alaska a complete moving picture outfit with scenery and all, and with this equipment they photo graphed the operations of their mine" in so convincing a manner that they were able to sell their midnight sun myth for real money. Seeing was believing; not even a Missouri origin would have helped the goats of this little deal.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

flatly contradict all the statements made. First of all the amount given as paid down to the discoverers is incorrect The party's name men toned as influencing the deal had no connection with the negotiations whatever. The values stated are en- tirely at variance with the assay re- suits -to-date and the width of the vein given is quite erroneous. The things that were not printed in the notice seems to be correct. De- velopment work has been commence ed and will be carried on to prove up the ore body.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

encouragement from one scale one day and Encouragement from another the next He has written to the bureau of weights and measures for an opinion as to why the scales should be inaccurate He says his organization will get after the owners of the scales and compel them to adjust them and keep them so. From the New York Times
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
kinq of Arizona Reopened

YUMA-Operations are under way once more at the famous old King of Arizona mine. Felix MayheW has taken charge and is working thirty five men. He expects to double his force in a short time. The ore will be treated in the old stamp mill, which has been rehabilitated
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Mammoth

This old property on the San Pe- dro is continuing to be vigorously developed by the Young Brothers. They have already expended $150,0Oo on improvements and developments and the statements are that there is great future before the old prop erty. No doubt this is correct and the life of the property will be greater than in the past.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
ENCOURAGING

Mining men generally throughout the southwest are apprehensive that copper and other metals will go be- low the present low prices on ac- count of the European war. There is also a possibility that within six months copper may again reach the p cents a pound mark.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Order Machinery

SAN SIMON-Another carload of machinery has been ordered for the Willie Rose mine. Included in the order are hoist. oil engine, drills and cOmpl essor A new shaft is down 124 feet and will be sunk to 150 feet before cross-cut is run. The Willie Rose continues to be a producer of high grade copper ore The last carload shipped to Fl Paso netted SIP to s15 a ton.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

The Dolphin mine near Mayer has also recommended operations. Some properties on State Creek are also to be started up.
 The Swastika keeps up it's ship ments to the Needles smelter. It is also reported that a fine body of ore has been encountered on the ing Co.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

chimes he examined was his correct weight given. The others were half a pound to five pounds out of the way.
 MT. Bolton says the scales are used daily by thousands of people whose peace of mind depends on their getting a correct verdict on their weight. He points out that to a person in ill health mental anguish is caused when he gets
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
New Concentrator

The new concentrator now being installed on the Kay Copper Com pany and the Harris Company claims in the Black Canon fifty miles north of Phoenix, according to Judge Wempler, who is providing the capital, will be completed and turn ing out concentrates by the next thirty days.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16

Another instance of a similar na- ture was at Tombstone, where notice was sent out not to ship a pound of ore. This was modified later. The The PhelpsDodge company notified the leasers that they would buy their ore, and Walter Douglass visited the camp last Friday and left instruc- tions to allow the leasers to have all they needed and he would see the goods were paid for. It shows the spirit and intent of the companies is to keep going as much as possible and we hope the worst has been reached
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
SOME COPPER EXPORTS

NEW YORK.-The paralysis of the export trade is shown in the heavy falling off of copper exports, as the shipments of the week ending yester- day gave evidence of declining nearly 50 per cent. as compared with the same week during 1913.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
NO QUOTATIONS

No copper or silver prices have been quoted since the stock exchange closed. However, the government has set temporary quotation of 52 cents per ounce for silver
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
The Commonwealth

This old property that was ac- quired by the Arizona Nevada Co, who erected new plant which has been operating for over a year has closed down, the reason for so doing iS not stated.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Items With a Gold and Silver Lining

A good deal of attention is being paid to the Juniper flats district near Bisbee Several owners are working their new gold prospects and others are talking of starting New companies are being formed to work some of the claims
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
This department is under tho di

This department is under tho di reetIon of Mir. w. E. Deity, the well known mining engineer, who Will carefully scrutinze all mat ters relating to mining in order that only reliable information re- aardins legitimate enterprises shall find . place hers.
 The Republican would be pleas ed to receive information from any part of tho state regarding the development of the mining in- dustry. All commune ations should be addresssd: Mining Dc. partment, Arizona Republican.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
BradshaWs

The De Soto mine is about to re- sume operations. The main work ings have been cleaned out and opened up and already some new ore bodies have been discovered.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
ARIzoNA's GREATEST INDUSTRY
Some Opinions on the Copper Situa- ton-Extraordinary CurtaiIment
 of Production

Some years ago war or rumOr of war was always great stimulus for copper, as the demand thus quickly absorbed the available supplies and advanced prices very rapidly. That
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
COPPER QUEEN

The output of the Copper Queen smelter in July was approximately 12,000,0 pounds of copper.
 The total output of the Copper Queen and the c. & A smelters combined for last month was 19, 375,00O pounds of copper, which is the largest combined production of any month since the Douglas smelters were started.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Wickenburu

The Interior Mines X Trust Co.,, (the old O'Brien mine) is going to double it's working force. At pres ent fifteen men are employed. There is another property in the same dis trict which has ordered new ma chinery and the same will be in stalled within the next few weeks
 The Vulture continues to work full force and ship it's usual amount of gold bullion and concentrates each month.
 The lead property fifteen miles southwest of Vulture. continues it's development work without cessation.
 The Monte Christo shaft is down to a depth of $50 feet and drifting is being done along the vein on both sides of the shaft. Sinking to greater depth will be continued.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Santa Cruz

There was rich strike of ore at the Chief mine. The property lies in proximity to the famous World $ Fair mine. The ole is said to be very rich and resembles that from the latter property.
 It is reported that engineers are examining the Flux mine with a view to purchase. This property has large bodies of low grade material in sight, with evidences that improve ment in value may be expected in depth.
 Work has been resumed on the Bradford mine and the shaft will be sunk 200 feet deeper. This prop erty has produced some copper ore in the past.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
A Correction

There appeared in last Saturdays Republican a notice concerning the new low grade gold find near Morris town and I am asked by the princi- pal party interested in the matter to
Arizona republican., 1914-08-16
Santa Ritas

0dntd hltdS It is stated that ore running heavy in gold, silver and copper has been struck at the Crown claim in the Santa Rita range. A compressor has been installed to facilitate develop ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-09
THE FUEL OIL SUPPLY
OF VERA CRUZ TAKEN
BY MEXICAN TROOPS.
Early Suspension of Traffic
Between Capital and the
Coast City Threatened.
May Seize Trains

Vera Cruz, February S.-The straits
reduced for fuel with which to con
tinue the operation of the National rail-
way lines is shown by the commander
ing today of virtually the whole fuel
oil supply of Vera Cruz. This threatens
the early suspension of traffic between
Very Cruz and the capital.
The government last night sent a
train of is oil cars to Vera Cruz To-
day an officer at the head of a squad
of troops made a formal demand on the
agent of the Aguila company to sur
render all the oil in it's possession The
agent replied that the oil already had
been sold to the Mexican railway, which
Is British corporation, and was told
that it was immaterial to whom the
oil belonged. The engineer in charge of
the pumps refused to fill the oil tanks
and was arrested. Later he was re-
leased but was compelled to obey the
orders.
There now remains in Vera Cruz only
a siX-days' supply of oil for the opera
tion of the Mexican and Inter-Oceanic
railways, and there is no prospect of
receiving more oil from Tampico. It is
believed it will be impossible to main
tain communication with Mexico City
beyond the end of the week, except in
the case of trains for government ser
vice.
1t is asserted that the next move of
the Mexican government will be to seize
locomotives and rolling stock of the
Mexican railway to replace the en-
gines and cars recently destroyed in
the north
1t is reported that a decree has been
prepared and only awaits the presi-
dents signature, doubling duties on all
imports from the United States.
The United States cruiser Des Moines
arrived here today After coaling she
will proceed to Tampico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-09
JR
..AGEDY
lilo Is Charged With the
in Which Several Ameri-
cans Were Suffocated-ls An
Irresponsible Bandit

Washington, February S.-After con-
ference with President Wilson tonight
Secretary Bryan announced that assur-
ances had been received from Gen. Fran
cisco Villa of his intention to protect
Spanish subjects at Torreon. Word also
was received from the constitutionalst
general of his intention to assist in fixing
responsibility for the tragedy at Cumbre
tunnel in which several Americans were
suffocated
General Villa has complied with the re-
quest of the state department that a
guard of soldiers accompany the party
composed mostly of Americans, who in
tend to recover the bodies of the dead
Americans. Secretary Bryan said he had
ordered American Consul Edwards at
Juarez to send a special messenger with
the party to report ON the affair.
Constitutonalists here say MaXimo Cas-
tilo, who is charged with responsibility
for the tunnel tragedy is an irresponsible
bandit with a small following, recogniz-
ing neither Huerta nor Carranza. He was
the bodyguard of Madero when the latter
took the field against Diaz, and members
of the constitutionalist agency here claim
lis present outlawry is the result of in