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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
SITTER PRICES FOR
 MUTTON PREDICTED

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 6-New York Pennsylvania, and other Eastern States established an embargo against all live stock from sections of Illinois last week, including the Chicago yards, which had the effect of trans ferring much of the order buying busi- ness of the Chicago market to Kan sas City. It resulted in an advance of Is to 30 cents on grass beef steers during the week. Total cattle receipts today are 33,000 head, market steady to 10 lower on both killers and cattle for the country. Panhandle ship ments continue light, receipts from that section of the range country far below normal so far this season, al though Panhandle yearlings and twos are thoroughly appreciated by the stockmen who buy young cattle at Kansas City. Panhandle stock calves sold Up to $8.75 today, yearlings and twos $7 to $7Z5, fat yearlings $S.5O. Colorado furnished large consign- ments for today, which sold mostly steady, beef steers, S6.70 to SIPS, stockers $685 to $7.50 feeders, $6.65 to $7.5O, cows around $5.75, heifers, $6.5O to s. Receipts today contained 43 cars from Idaho, which included a big string of Centennial Land and Cattle Company beef steers at $7.25, 1907 pounds average, feeders weigh ing 957 pounds at $40 and three loads of rough feeders, 1,077 pounds average, at $6.65. Odd COWS and heif- CTS from Idaho sold at $5.35 to SIPS. More country buyers are here today than any day before this year, al though purchases for the country here last week amounted to 33,57S head, outgo of stockers and feeders promises to be greater this week. Sheep receipts have been lighter dur ing the last week, supply today H. 600 head. The market is strong and active, several strings of Utah and Colorado lambs selling at the top price, $875, yearlings up to SIPS, wethers $6.25, fat ewes $575. Feed ing lambs are about 25 higher than a week ago, the best selling at S8.25 to $9.35 Breeding ewes are also stronger, choice black face two-year- old ewes worth up to $.5O, and good Western breeders $625 to $7. Old ewes, broken mouth, are selling about like a week ago at $ to $5.50. Con fidence in a high winter market for mutton is stimulating country de mand, and unless receipts increase ma tcrially, large share of the inquiries cannot be accommodated.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
FATHER ROUSSELLE
 ON FIRING LINE
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
 Father Rousselle, until recently pas tor of the Catholic church of this city, who was summoned to France few months ago, to join the colors, writes graphically of war conditions to Prescott friends. He is stationed at hospital near the front, and in ad- dition 10 his spiritual ministrations to the dying and wounded his prac- tical Christianity is asserting itself in physical manner to alleviate the sui ferings of those who survive by assist ing physicians and Red Cross nurses in any capacity desired. He closes by saying: Tt is wonderful to see the poor fellows who are maimed in a frightful manner and crippled for the rest of their lives 50 full Of joy. There is no sadness among them. They are patriots and they are happy over falling" Father Rousselle also states the date of his return to Prescott is indefinite.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
FEDERAL GAME LAW
 WILL BE ENFORCED
From Thursdays Dailyl


 The publication of a notice from the department of agriculture at Washington, D. C., that the enforce ment of Federal regulations concern ing the shooting of wild fowl, would be insisted upon in the future, even though State laws give hunters privi- leges not contained in the Federal statutes, is causing much speculation among local sportsmen.
 Many of the State laws of Arizona are in conflict with Federal regula- tions, and there have been numerous disputes as to the rights of the sports men under Arizona regulations. Some time ago a test case was made of con flicting Federal and State laws by Homer Harrison, of Tucson, in re- gard to the shooting of white wings, which resulted in HarriSon's arrest by a United States game warden and his subsequent release after a hearing be- fore United States Commissioner Ed win F. Jones. At that time Commis' sioner Jones stated that the validity of the Federal regulation was still in dispute before the United States SUI oreme court. and that nothing could be done pending decision.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
ELECTRIC POWER FOR
 GOLCONDA PLANT
From Wednesdays Oaily3

(FTOm w eQneSQay Odlly.J
 This week General Manager Wan viz. of the Union Basin Mining Com pany came to Kingman and signed q contract with the Desert Power and Water Company by the terms of which power is 10 be transmitted to the Golconda mine by. the first of January. 1916. The mining company agrees to take at least $1,000 worth of power monthly for a period of two years and the power company will establish the transmission lines. It is understood that line will be run sufficient to transmit 1000 horse power.
 The Union Basin Mining Company is installing a new reduction plant at the Golconda mine capable of han ding not less than 200 tons of orc daily and the oil Notation process is 10 be installed. It is said that there is at least S2OOOOO in zinc in the tail ings and on the dumps, and that far more than that can be taken from the old stopes in the mine With the new milling plant in operation the com pany will be in position to send out double the quantity of ore now han died. The electric power is to oper- ate the mill, the present plant on the mine to be maintained until it be- comes obsolete, when it will be re- placed with motors.
 The transmission of power up the range will have a good effect on min ing in that region and will greatly reduce power costs. It is to be hoped that the lines will be continued to Chloride and later into the White Hills country where power costs were so great that it resulted in the closing down of those great silver mines.-Kingman Miner
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
TAKES MERCURY
 TABLETS BY MISTAKE
(From Thursdays Daily.} ;


 The many friends of Mrs. 5. E. Deering. nee Bessie Wilson, will re- yret to learn that she is quite seri- 1usly i'll in Los Angeles after swal- lowing bichloride of mercury tablets by mistake, under the supposition she was taking headache pellets. She IS the granddaughter of Mrs. Benjamin Robinson, of this city, and for many years was a resident Press ac- counts state she was suffering with throbbing headache and after retiring for the night, fumbled with a variety 9f bottles until she found the size she recalled as identifying her headache pellets. She took two of the pills and returned to bed. Sleep refused to come, nor was her headache relieved. Tn a few minutes she was seized with sickness and sharp pains aroused her to action. Then she called to her hus- band, and said, "I think am sick"
 "What have you taken?" he asked.
 "The headache pills" was her an swer.
 "Why, I took the last of them yes terday," he said
 Mrs. Deering was immediately taken to the receiving hospital where flushing methods were resorted to to relieve her intense agonies. Later she was moved to Clara Barton hos pita1, where last accounts stated her was satisfactory, and it is believed she will recover. She is 2S years old, and her husband is travel ing salesman.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
FAMOUS PIONEER GOLD
 MINE IN NEW HANDS
(From Wednesdays Daily.}

(From Wednesdays DailyG
 That the wave of mining deals will not recede in this field until every thing attractive in sight is absorbed, is the opinion Of those on the ground floor of doings recently. Yesterday the situation was again enlivened when the old and famously known Connecticut, cn Indian creek. went over to the Maricopa Queen Oil Com pany. of California, for the actual sum of $S,OOO. Representing the buyers was w s. Wilhelm, Of Long Beach, who is also operating quite extensive lv in that section. The Connecticut is 10 be consolidated with other hold ings of the purchasers, and embraces but a single claim. Its main shaft Is co feet deep, with other prospecting along the ledge. \ new hoist is to be installed. and the shaft sunk to a depth Of 250 feet. Mr. Wilhelm stated the ores are a sulphide, and will prob ably be m;llcd at the new Ruth plant nearing completion. The interesting feature of this deal is that Colonel William Nelson, U. s. A., stationed at St. Louis. is partially rewarded for his steadfast faith in the property, dating back to nearly a third of a century. He was one of the original owners of the Connecticut, acquiring an interest through "grubstaking' a prospector. The grass roots have big values in free milling ores, and with that fervor that fascinates the seeker for hidden wealth, this owner for over 31 years held tight grip on his idol by never failing to remit annually an even SlOO for assessment work. Col oncl Nelson was stationed at Fort Whipple. when he acquired the Con nccticut and since being transferred from year to year has been advised of the ear mark indications his old property carries. He parts with the Connecticut reluctantly, as his mili- tary duty handicaps him in giving it his personal attention, and he will soon be retired from the service. The payments which he has willingly met to keep the property free of obliga- tions, is a most remarkable incident and is without a parallel in mining in this section.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
REVIVE OLD MINES
 ON HASSAYAMPA
(From Thursday's Daily.)

NfIOH nus DdhJJ
 The establishing of new camp has been effected at the Dandy mines and large developing contract has been let by Louis and John Bernard and V. Barado, the owners. They stated yesterday the reason for this action is due to the good showing made on the Ruth, that adjoins and the equipping ot that property with a modern reduc- ton plant. The Dandy was operated many years ago, and has a l5O-toot tunnel. This working will be extend ed to reach at great depth the shoot determined in surface workings, and over 300 feet of other exploration will be made. The values are gold and silver, the latter mineral pre- dominating. A force of four miners went out to the camp yesterday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
ORGANIZE LAKE
 WATSON GUN CLUB
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily.)
 Having been granted a contract with exclusive rights to all hunting privileges around and on Lake Wat son, 20 Prescott citizens have formed an organization which will be known as the Lake Watson Gun Club. The 20 men have obtained the hunting rights from October l, 1915, to the same date in 1916, for the sum of $20O. The association was organized last Monday night, and A. W. Davis was elected president and s. E. Wal lace secretary.
 It is the plan of the club to build six blinds on the lake, construct two rafts and place three boats on the lake. Duck season will open October 18th.
 The fortunate ones who are mem bcrs of the new club are Dr. II. T. Southworth. Charles K. Scholey. S E. Wallace, Dr. J. Harvey Blain, C.. K. Hartzell, D. R. N. Looney, A. w. Davis. NJ. Asher, R. H. Hcther- lneton. George L. Mare, J. L. Davis, Wm. Byers, C. c. Riebling, H D. Aitken. LeRoy Anderson, Ray N. Vyne, \. II. Gctchell, Judge F. o. Smith and J. A. Jaeger
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
STATE TO GIVE THE
 COUNTY $5O0,OOO
(From Thursdavls Daiiy.)

lCllA . ti--a A(oAAJ 'J
 Yavapai county is to receive ap- proximately $5OO,OOO from the State of Arizona to reimburse the county for interest paid on the Prescott & Arizona Central railroad bonds, issued in 1886.
 Deputy County Treasurer P. J. Keohane, who is busy going through the files of the office and looking up the different bonds, declared yester- day that the county has paid out about that sum in interest on the $292,OOO bond issue and that the State land office has notified him to look up the exact amount and forward it to them. At the last session of the legislature new land code was adopt cd to select and sell the million acres donated by congress to the State as speedily as possible. The land of flee, in its letter, asks that an item ized account be turned in to them Of the amount of interest paid on each of the bonds, there being Z9z of them valued at $l,000 each. Keo- hane and his assistant are going over each individual bond between 1S8t and 1893 and are computing the amount of interest on each. After the total has been found demand will be filed with the State auditor and the county will be reimbursed as soon as the lands are sold.
 The bond issue was made by Yav apai, Coconino, Maricopa and Pima counties in 1886, each $1,0O0 bond bearing 7 per cent interest. One mile of the railroad, for which they were issued, was built and that is all the further it ever went. This county then refused to pay the interest or the bonds and the question went tc the courts. The United States anC State Supreme courts holding in favor of the county. Later the judgmen was reversed and the decision helC that the four counties would have tc pay for the bonds. Yavapai refused to pay any interest for a number O years. In 1893 the bonds were re funded to per cent bonds and thu Territory of Arizona assumed the in debtedncss, the counties to pay tn interest.
 In 1896 the bonds were legalizeC and made a lien against the fou counties by congress. At the tim Arizona became a State, congres made a grant of 100000 acres 0 land to reimburse the four countie | for the interest and to redeem tn bonds when they mature.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
BIG LEDGE TAKES OVER
 THE BOYER GROUP
CFrom Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
 The Big Ledge Development Com- pany has entered Cherry creek dis trict, and, it was reported on Tues day, had taken over the J. R. Boyer group of gold and copper mines, on which cash payment had been made. The price agreed upon was not given publicity. This is the second deal which the Big Ledge has been party to in the past 10 days, and is the second sale of mines in the above district in one week. The buyers have assumed charge and will begin immediate operation. The seller has been a resident of the above region for many years, and some of the claims taken over have been given extensive exploration, the favorable showing at depth causing the sale. The dyke of the Big Ledge cuts through Cherry creek, and mineralog ical conditions being similar, was an other inducement for the buyers te enter a new field.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
PLAN ADVANCE IN
 MINIMUM WEIGHT
CFrom Thursdays Daily0

From ] 0uT SQdy A-4AJ.l
 The railroads serving Arizona have re-issued tariffs published to become effective on November lst, propos- ing many and sweeping changes with reference to minimum carload weight, advancing the minimum from 20 per cent to as high as 100 per cent on total of approximately 50 commodr ties and aggregating 113 separate and distinct advances.
 The principal commodities effect ed are beans, bags, brick, candles, ce- ment alfalfa feed of all kinds, grain, flour, poultry and stock feed, wire, iron and steel articles, roofing ma terial, scrap iron, junk, ore, packing house products, potatoes, alfalfa and sorghum seed, petroleum and it's pro ducts, soap, fertilizer and wool.
 The corporation commission states it is possible, and altogether probable, that some of the proposed changes may be made without resultant in jury to the producers and consumers of Arizona, but it is also true that be- cause of the sparse population and the consequent lighter demand in this territory, it may create real hard ship to bring about changes that may necessitate the investment of from 20 to 100 per cent more than has heretofore been necessary in order to carry on business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
NEW JUDGE TO SIZE
 UP THE CHICKENS
By w. M. Wood, Superintendent.

By w. N. Wood, Superintendent.
 Owing to i'll health, Judge J. B. N. Fitch will be unable to place the rib bons at the coming Northern Arizona Poultry Show, and Judge A. H. Cur rier, of California, has been engaged for that exacting duty.
 Judge Currier comes strongly rec commended, such authorities as D. I. Heimlich, F. H. Shellabarger, N. E. Luce, w. S. Russell, and many others vouching for him. He has also been appointed to handle class at the poultry show of the P. P. l. E., San Francisco, Cal, which is esteemed quite an honor by judges securing such an appointment.
 Attention is called to the fact that while no cash prizes are offered for thirds, the regular American Poultry Association ribbons will be given, also the Pacific Fanciers Monthly and the American Poultry Advocate have offered ten yearly subscriptions each, of their respective magazines, to the winners of thirds, beginning with class 50 as per the premium list, con tinuing on down the line as far as the 20 subscriptions go.
 Most of the speciality clubs have offered their ribbons in competition at this show, for members of their respective organizations. Those in tercsted should put themselves in good standing in the club of the breed they are interested in, so as to be eligible to compete.
 The sales department of this show is worthy of particular attention, both by buyers and sellers. This ser vice is gratis and will be under the direct supervision of the superintend- cnt.
 Exhibitors will pleace note that entries close on the 18th, and get them in before that time.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
MAKES BIG HAUL
 IN THE VERDE VALLEY
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

(From Thursdays Daily0
 It will be but a short time before the new exhibit for the Chamber of Commerce is completed. Processor F. B, Wood has returned from his third trip to the Verde yalley and has brought back with him almost enough fruit to fill up the remainder of the jars that were shipped from the East. He declared yesterday about all he will need now is 9 good many varie- ties of apples. There will also be room made for any other good speci- mems that are sent to him.
 On his trip he visited Cottonwood, Altman, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, and all the surrounding country. He was accompanied by John Bianconi, who is collecting agricultural and horticul- tural exhibits for the Northern Ari- zona Fair.
 C. B. Coulson, of Altman, A. C.. Wood, of Cottonwood, C. B. Willard, of Cottonwood, L. L. Young, of Camp Verde, and the Upper Verde Farm & Orchard Company contributed speci- mems of the following, bell and chile green and red peppers, figs, quinces, two varieties, several kinds of apples, peaches, sweet potatoes, persimmons, blue plun1s, several varieties of pears, roasting corn, Russian winter water melon. French winter watermelon, egg plant, pomegranates, black wal nuts banana melon, cushawa, fcter ita and orange sorghum.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
BEAUTIFUL LIFE CLOSES
 ON NOBLE WOMAN
(From ThursdaY's Daily.D


 Yesterday afternoon at about 3:30 o'clock the summons of death came to Mrs. B. H. Weaver. in this city, when the life of another beloved pio- reer woman of Arizona closed after an eventful career dating back to over half Q century ago on the border. Her illness was due to paralysis, that followed from an auto accident about three years ago, and with patience she endured her sufferings to the last. Of this woman there is everything good to say, and nothing to mar a beautiful life that graced her every minute from first to last. As friend remarked yesterday, "she was an old fashioned western soul, with kindly and charitable heart, and her loss takes away one whose beautiful memory only is left to cherish" Mrs. Weaver enjoyed a distinction to which few, if any, of this day, in Ari- zona, can point With her parents, MT. and Mrs. V. A. Stephens, now deceased, she arrived at Rich Hill as early as 1863. A short time after ward the Stephens family continued on and reached what is now Prescott in 1864. In that far away day there were but a few log huts in the viii 1age, and in the solitude of the wilder ness the family went into camp. They were among the first of American families to locate, and as remarkable as it may seem the chain of this his torical pilgrimage snaps after 53 years and the first to go away is the eldest of this well-known pioneer family. Mrs. Weaver also enjoyed another distinction, in being among the first American women to marry in Ari- zona, this memorable event being solemnized in Prescott back in the eos. and through all the fleeting years man and wife have remained devoted and true to the end Many tributes to the memory of this good woman may be extended, and when 1t is said she was of an enobling character, was fearless in facing the perils of the long ago, was self sacrificing, and above everything else made the Stephens home a haven, her life's work closes amidst a halo that time will cherish How many are there of the olden days who can recall the splendid acts of charity of this wo- man. and who is there to say one word that shows the slightest disin- clination on her part in the trying In dian days to assist and succor the struggling. Her pathway through life is blessed with the foot prints 1 of benevolence to all and her beauti ful home life is reflected in what she has accomplished. Of her children who survive there are, Mrs. A. A. Johns, Mrs. J. M. Aitken, Mrs. Ru- dolph Baehr, of this city, Mrs. J. E. Wilson, of Vallejo, Calf, and Ben V. Weaver. of this city. His sisters are Mrs. w. N. Kelly, of Prescott, Mrs. w. C. Potts, of California, and a brother, John C. Stephens, of Willow creek. Mrs. Weaver was born in Gentry county, Missouri, in 1849, and during her girlhood days her parents moved to Texas, from which State they came to Arizona. Tender eX- pressions of sympathy are extended Mir. Weaver in his deep bereavement, as well as other members of the fam fly.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
NEW INVENTION TO
 RECOVER GOLD DUST
From Thursdays Daily.)

(From Thursdays Dafy)
 Entrance into this field of the Fl Dorado Mining and Development Company, to operate placers along Lynx creek, by new method of re covery, is attracting interest, and the arrival yesterday of President Chas. M. Brown, with his uniquely con structed plant, lifts the veil of what may reasonably be anticipated to be q success. MT. Brown comes from Boulder county, Colorado, where he made his invention and devoted over 13 years toward making demonstra- tions, finally completing what is said to be a successful apparatus. His method is a complex mechanical equipment of a semi-hydraulic pro cess, to be given its tryout in the above placer belt. An eight-horse power engine was purchased yester- day from the Hill Hardware Compa- ny, in this city, with other apparatus, and the plant is to begin operating inside of 30 days. There are to be sluice boxes, buckets that revolve on an endless chain to supply the dirt, a system of rockers, and other utilities. The dirt is to be forced up instead of down the boxes, and the upper rip ples catch the biggest values. MT. Brown is sanguine over his plant, and has made several test runs in other localities. His company has secured locations of virgin ground, and the plant can handle 200 yards an hour.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-13
UNIVERSITY HAS BIG
 INCREASE IN STUDENTS

TUCSON, Oct. 6.-The registration at the University of Arizona to date is 343, as against 215 registered on this date last year. The figure of last years registration includes 25 prepar- atory students, which department IS not now in operation at the univer- sity. Including the preparatory stu dents in last years registration, and excluding any account of them in this years, it shows an increase of 56 per cent, and if account of preparatory students is taken in this years reg istration, the per cent of increase IS over 57.
 This large increase is a source of qualification to the authorities of the university, indicating as it does an awakening interest in higher educa- ton. In the large Humber of new courses offered this year, such as law, music, education, philosophy and psychology, and the improvements and increase in the courses offered ill the College of Mines and Engineer ing, the people of our State have as surance that the university officials are fully alive to the needs of our State, and are offering every oppor- tunity and inducement to prospective students to remain in their home State, and secure all the advantages which heretofore were to be obtain ed only by attending the universities in the larger States.