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Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
BIG OPERATIONS TO
 BEGIN ON THE BEAR
(From Thursdays Daily0

Arriving yesterday from Colorado Springs, J. P. Waldron, president ot the Montezuma Mining and Milling Co., gave out the important informa- ton that plans had been approved by stockholders by which large sum was to be outlayed in exploring their holdings. with the Bear mine as the location selected.
 The method will be by electrical drilling, and the plant to generate power is on the road from Denver. The driving of the old tunnel an ad- ditional 400 feet will be the explora- ton, where mineralogical conditions in former work were satisfactorily determined and which is the basis for the large outlay decided upon by stockholders. MT. Waldron said: "We are going ahead on line of de- velopment solely, and the work to be performed will require fully one year. Production is but of secondary con sideration, and to thoroughly explore is the object The electrical plant on the road is new invention, and has been thoroughly tried out in Colo rado camps Its efficiency has been fully established, and its economical operating is below that of other methods in propelling drills by power"
 Mir. Waldron states mining is again in the ascendency among investors, and it is due to the confidence over the future that the Montezuma is ready to resume and carry out it's original plans of several years ago. This movement is but one of many in which mines, offering attractive pos abilities, are rcsuming every few days in this field.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
PROSPERITY AND OP-
 TIMISM IN MOHAVE co.
(From Thursdays DaiIy.)

Optimism is the keynote of pros perity and State Representative A. A. Johns and C. w. Davis who have returned to this city from Mohave county after the sheep shearing sea son will convey that impression to any one who talks to them either about sheep or mining.
 A quarter of million dollars is expected from the wool crop this year by sheepmen in the Haulapai region for this shearing season, 750,- coo to 100000 pounds of wool valued at 30 cents a pound in Bos- ton, having been clipped. This amount of wool was clipped by the following companies all at Haulapai: Hudspeth Sheep Compand, Reid Evans & Co.,. A. H. Miller & Co.,, Conf Co.,, Albert Jones and Frank Soto, all Yavapai county sheepmen. The feed has been good and the lamb increase has been wonderful. The men have started driving the herds up into the mountains in this coun- ty to the summer ranges.
 Mining in Mohave county has taken quite boom, good deal of stock is changing hands and mining men are coming from all over the coun- try to look at the gold fields near Oatman, which has speedily develop ed into one of the liveliest mining towns of the west.
 The United Eastern which is an extension of the Tom Reed is turn ing out to be one of the biggest strikes of the country and the Ivan hoe, the United Western and the Carter Company are also very active. The latter is controlled by J. L. Munds.
 The Red Gap mines, owned by Kean St. Charles, editor of the Min eral Wealth at Kingman are said to be the best mines in Mohave county.
 Unusual boom condition reign at Chloride owing to the high price now being paid for zinc which is mined extensively in that district, the Golconda Mining company being one of the largest producers.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
QUICK AS FLASH
 SUMMONS COMES
(From Wednesdays DaiIy.)

(From Wednesdays Daily.)
 James Davis, of Ferguson valley, dropped dead yesterday morning while standing in the yard at his home, and without uttering word, or complaining previously of being sick. It is presumed his afAiction was heart trouble, superinduced from asthma, with which affiction he had been a sufferer for many years.
 The deceased came to this county about six years ago from Oregon, buying the ranch where he attained considerable fame as successful dry farmer. through his industry and his knowledge of this principle of tilling the soil. Davis was an upright man in all transactions, of industrious habits, and enjoyed the good will of business men of this community. He leaves a widow, two daughters and three sons. The remains were brought to Prescott last night by Lester Ruff ner.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
APACHE CALMLY
 FACES DAM DISASTER
(From Thursdays Daily)


 Writing 10 a friend in Prescott from St. Johns, under recent date, Fred w. Nelson, prominently known in Apache county, reviews the dis aster of the breaking of the Lyman dam. by saying:
 "The feature which causes the most grief here is the loss of life-three admits and five children being vic tims. The remains of the three grown people and two of the chil- dren have been recovered, and the entire community is out today upon systematic reach for those missing. About 150 people joined in the search yesterday and more will go out today.
 While this catastrophe is a set back to this section, only a part of the dam went out and the money loss to the irrigation project alone, covering construction work only, will not exceed S4O,OOO, and probably less. Considerable damage to property was occasioned by the flood, from the reservoir to Holbrook. The bridges between here and Holbrook with the bridge in St. John, are wiped out
 "We are ready to get down to business and go at it again to re- build, and probably in a much more permanent and substantial manner than was carried out originally. While the loss of water and part of the dam will result in putting develop ment back a year or perhaps two years. we believe that what has been done on the bench can be saved by diverting water from the river as long as it lasts this year and what can be secured next spring. Peo- pie are optimistic and are ready to put in this community's end of the work"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
ARIZONA DAYS AT
 EXPO. JULY 2e-3O

PHOENIX, April 21.-Formal ad- vice that July g and 30 have been set aside as Arizona days at the Pan anna Pacific exposition was received yesterday by Gov Hunt from ofhc- ials of the big San Francisco fai-.
 The Arizona state days, which will be marked by programs appropriate to the newest state, are expected to draw a large number Of Arizonians to the exposition. Rudolph Kuchler, executive member of the exposition commission, will have charge of ar engagements for those two days, and is planning a number of attractions for residents of this state. Members of the exposition commission are: A. A. Johns, Prescott; Ed. F. Thompson, Kingman; Nose Drach- man, Tucson; Eugene Brady O'Neill and Rudolph Kuchler, Phoenix.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
MORE GOLD BULLION
 FROM THE MIRABEL
(Fron Wednesdays Daily.)

(Fron Wednesdays Daily.)
 For the third time this year the Mirabel mine on Groom creek has made a successful mill run, and the cleanup Monday reached to value of over $500. Lawrence Kellar and nephew comprised the mine force and the mill crew to give this result, which is exceptional when taken into consideration that this performance Of bullion production takes place ev- cry few weeks. The mine is paying its way in development, and a surplus is given beside Later this firm will start larger operations, but for the present will conine itself to financial channels without being burdened with splurging on possibilities. Practical effort and economical consideration have given the Mi.abcl a healthy sur plus in its treasury, and the mine Is being systematically opened up,
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
FIRST HANGING AT
 STATE PEN VOLUNTARY

PHOENIX, April 21.-The first
 hanging to take place in the state prison since Governor Hunt took of
 flee was carried out on Friday of last week but did not become public until yesterday. The hanging will not be entered upon the books of the prison as official for the man whose life was the forfeit took the law into his own hands," and sent his soul into eternity without con sulting the warden or other prison officials.
 Jesus Navarro, sent up from Final county over year ago to serve sentence of from five to fifteen years for assault with intent to commit murder, had been placed in solitary confinement when he began acting in an cratic manner earlier in the week. On Thursday he attempted to beat out his brains upon the wall Of his cell. Thursday night he had quieted down and it was thought his mental state was becoming comPos- ed. Friday morning he was found hanging in his cell, towel tightly knotted about his neck and fastened to a bar of his cell, forming the medium of his unofficial hanging.
 Navarro had been sent up for an unprovoked attack upon man at a section house at Florence. He had never seen the man before but drew a gun and began shooting the hrst time he laid eyes upon him. At var ious times since his incarceration he had acted in a strange manner but each time he seemed to recover his equipoise. A coroner's jury found that he came to his death by hang ing at his own hands.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
MILL MACHINERY
 ARRIVES FOR NEW PLANT
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
 Machinery for the Gray Eagle Re duction Company custom plant near Mayer, has commenced to arrive, a large crusher being unloaded yester- day, was the report made by arrivals from the works. It was also stated a ball mill had been ordered from Allis & Chalmers, of Chicago, and other mechanical equipment of special man ufacture would arrive later.
 The concrete work at the plant is nearing completion and the houses for different uses are ready for occu- pancy. Miners from different sections state that remarkably low rate in treatment is offered them, running to S4 per ton for certain ores, with the gold, silver and copper values given the producer, while other metal re- coveries are to be retained by the company. As yet no official announce ment has been made when the plant would be ready to run, but from ac- tivity on the ground, with machinery coming in, it is believed in sixty days hence. operations will be under head way. Many mines adjacent to Mayer are quite active. in anticipation ot having market, and several hundred tons of ore have already accumulated. The process of reduction is to be chiefly combined in the chemical and electric method, that has been sue cessfully tried out.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
DOLPHIN AWAKES
 FROM LONG SLUMBER
(Prom Thursdays Daily.)

AIiOlh
 Returning yesterday from the Dol phin mining camp on Turkey creek, Prof. w. H. Femme, the company's consulting engineer, and H. w. Flentke, one of the principal stock holders, stated the mill had started up and mine development was under headway. Both were elated over re- suits given in the initial running of the plant, while mine conditions al so were satisfactory.
 This project was delayed for over three months in maturing on lines now being carried out, by deep snow blockading the camp, when opera tions came to a standstill. The Dol phin holdings attracted considerable attention in early days by frequent shipments of ores outside the state, giving a handsome margin of profit after heavy expenses were borne. The late William Murphy was the owner of the group, and during his life refused to sell for quite large sum. Recent development perform ed by the new owners is reported as exposing new ore bodies, and large tonnage
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
IS BUSY
 SAYS JUDGE COOPER
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Tucson is one of the most prosper ous cities of the Southwest according to Judge w. F. Cooper, of Pima county, who is in town to try D. NJ. Clark on a criminal charge in place of Judge Smith, who is disqualified With the continuous increase in the price of copper, mining in that sec ton IS becoming active and good times are looked forward to. A number of old mines that have been closed for years are being opened up and are be- ing placed on a paying basis. In Tucson itself improvements have been going on steadily, the city is going at street paving with vim and the city railway company has added an ex- tension to the carline completing the loop and cars will soon be using the new track.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
RANGE ARTISTS
 LINE UP FOR THE FRAY
(From Wednesdays Daily.)


 When the big rodeo is pulled off in Los Angeles early in May, Prescott and Yavapai county will be on hand with a galaxy of expert range artists who are chased as invincible. The personnel of the bunch" to partici- pate was made up yesterday, and with Doc Pardee at their head, the follow ing are to get in the saddle for the different events: Harry Henderson, who holds the belt as the champion broncho buster of the Southwest, his brothers, Thomas and William Hen derson, Joe Rudy, Van Dickson, John Fredericks, champion roper of Cen t-al Arizona, James Carter, Walter Cline, James Gibson, Oscar Roberts, and Lone Jordan. All of them have their special acts in the drama of the range, and in Frontier Day doings in Prescott on two occasions were rated as premier actors in many thrilling encounters with bovines and equines. They are to o,leave this city next week, to indulge in a little rehear5ing be fore the stage is set for the big play.
 This contest is to be open to the world, will run for nine days, and the prizes aggregate nearly $l0,OO0. Rop- ing steers, broncho busting, relay rid ing, pony express, cutting out and other features of range doings are scheduled, to amuse as, well as in struct
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
HEAVY EXPLORATION.
 AT THE NELSON
(Fron Wednesdays Daily.)


 Geo. P. Harrington, general man. ager of the Nelson Mining Company, was an arrival from Crown King on Monday, and reported development as going ahead, the principal work being in driving the lower funnel which had reached 2,500 feet. He says it was expected some weeks ago the shoot exposed in the upper work ings would be penetrated, but flat vein evidently has occurred at depth. From indications, however, it is his belief the ore body will be tapped at any time, when an immense ore re- serve will be opened up.
 Before placing a plant on the ground, MT. Harrington states he will await results from the Mayer custom plant, now building. He says mining in the Bradshaws is quite lively, and some large operations are practically decided on.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
ARIZONA SPRING
 LAMBS BRING BIG PRICE
Special Correspondence)

KANSAS CITY STOCK YARDS, April l9.-The cattle market closed last week Is to 25 higher for the week on all kinds of cattle except heavy beef steers, and even that class sold 10 higher fo- the week.
 Stockers and feeders showed great activity, 15,OOO head going to the country, more than half the total re- ceipts of cattle last week. Receipts today are 11,OOO, market strong to 10 higher, and active No prime heavy steers were here today, but a good deal of beef was present, selling freely at $7.6O to $S. Buyers were out early, and took some cattle with big fills at $7.75 to $7.95 on the first round.
 Baby beef from the panhandle sold at $S, weighing 800 pounds, drove of II cars of panhandle feeders, o6S pounds average brought $7,75, nine car drove of Oklahoma meal fed steers brought $7.55, weighing LIPS pounds, Colorado sugar mill steers brought $7.7O to $7.95, twenty loads of North Texas silage and cake fed steers sold in the quarantine division at $6.S5 to $7.50. A number of sales of both stockers and feeders were made at s. Butcher grades of cattle sold actively. and higher, COWS up to S7. All around it was the most en- thusiastic session the cattle market has seen since February.
 Veal calves were the only discord- ant note, selling lowc., good veals at $7.5O to $8, too many dairy calves at Chicago being responsible for the weakness.
 Hogs sold higher today, following advances amounting to 5 to so cents last week, top $7.65, bulk $40 to a.6O, receipts 1l,000. Order buyers have been setting a fast pace, and packers have kept well in line. The order buyers got one fourth the re- ceipts today, the smallest quota they have acquired any day in a week, the packers being very anxious for hogs because of the small number they have had since Wednesday of last week. Packers are willing to partici- pate in an advancing market at this time, having large stocks of product to dispose of, the same moving more on rising hog mar ket.
 Sheep and lambs reached new fig ures today, market 10 to IS higher, re- ceipts 7,0O0. Top lambs sold at $l0. bulk of the lambs around Sl050, clip ped lambs $S.70, fall clipped Texas wethers $8.35, fall clipped Texas yearlings $8.85. Low grade slick haired goats sold last week at $375, | but Angora brushers are worth $4, to 4.5O, fat Angoras $ to $5.50, Texas $6.75 to %.5O, Arizona spring lambs $lO to $l07S.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
JUDGMENT FOR
 $3,1OO GIVEN THACKER
(From Wednesdays Daily.)


 Setting aside Wm. J. Danford's plea as intervenor in the suit brought against the Aztec King Gold & Cop per Company and the Logos Mines Company by Henry w. Thacker, Judge Smith ordered in the Superior court yesterday that Judgment be granted Thacker in the sum of $3,l00 and costs of the suit and foreclosure of the companies properties was ordered.
 Other business in the Superior court yesterday consisted of the dismissal of two suits and the excusal of six jurors. The jurors excused were Tom McMahon, C. Anderson, Joe Arch ambeau, R. w. Meador, J H. Orthel and C. L. Stocker.
 John Og.en and Joe DeLonzo, oi Jerome, having paid their taxes for which the county had brought suit against them, Deputy County Attor ney Morgan made motion that the two suits be dismissed, which was granted by the court.
 Judge Wm. F. Cooper, of the Su- perior court of Pima county, arrived from Tucson yesterday to try formcl Road Superintendent D. NJ. Clark on a charge of padding the pay rolls. The court convened at ? o'clock but owing to the fact that the special venire of 20 new jurors had not been completed the trial was continued until 9 o'clock this morning.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28

ernment, the people and the whole of society is to blame of course. l could tell more of this but do not want to take up too much room in you. paper SO l will conclude by saying that the whole world is self ish brutal and ignorant. There is a tragedy in my life passed not long back. l have been married and my wife and baby are with her people and the divorce court will finish our sadness-not poverty exploitation of the workers, red tape of civil ser vices and capitalization, but yours truly. James Andrews, is to blame.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
PIONEER REFUSES TO
 GO OVER THE DIVIDE
(Erom Thursdays DaiIy.l

(From Thursdays LIally.l
 The return of Sam Dennis to Pres colt early this week, after his death was reported in Southern Arizona newspapers, occasioned this Hassay- amper of the vintage of half cen tury ago, to be rendered congratula- tions that he had fooled the reaper in hitting the trail to the unknown.
 Dennis is very much in evidence physically, and stated he has recuper- ated his health, and comes back to the old stamping grounds to put on the hobble and remain. Please publish in the Jou7nal-Miner that when I shuffle of, Prescott will be the place for my final hike over the divide, all reports to the contrary, notwithstanding"
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
DISPLAY SHOWS
 ADVANCE OF FILIPINOS
Special Correspondence.)

N9PNNlel SOlA pt'A0NAANsJ
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 21-While 1t is but a few years since the United States took over the Philippines yet we have already, in the short time we have been working, accomplished much in the line of education and that we have been able to do much fo- their advancement is best shown in the educational display sent to the exposition by the Filipinos. It is but right and proper that the presi- dent of the commission Senor Leon Ma Guerrero, Senor Francisco Liong- son and Director General w. w. Barclay should be given much credit for the excellent work they have accomplished and the nation owes a debt of gratitude to these men who have labored faithfully for the bene- fit of the natives of the islands and M-. Barclay has so arranged the ex- hibits and displays as to bring out the interesting points in each sec ton.
 The educational display from the Philippines is interesting as well as instructive, it is diversified in char acter and covers the largest area Of any of similar kind in the palace of education, occupying one fourteenth of the space devoted to education. During the past week there has been q convention of the school teachers of California and the exhibits of the Filipinos have been awarded the palm for general excellence and some of the noted educators of the world who have visited the exposition are loud in their praise for the work Of the natives under our supervision.
 Helen Keller, the world famous deaf and blind girl of whose mar vicious achievements every civilized nation has heard visited the exhibit a few days ago and examining the articles with her sensitive fingers for few mouAnts made this re- mark: Tt is wonderful that school children can make such things. And when one views the work that has been done by the little folks from our far away possessions and takes into consideration that education was practically nil until we adopted these people it is a matter of accomplish men of which we as Americans may well be proud.
 In the exhibit is shown the com plete operation of full system ot education. The public school system is shown in detail, it shows academic instruction, industrial play and ath- letics for the healthy and normal body. must obtain or the pupil will not be in a position to grasp the work at hand.
 Particula. attention is being paid to industrial training III the islands tor the policy of our government is to teach the natives useful trades and vacations. In this section we find hardwood and wicker furniture made by the pupils, embroidery and faces, baskets, shoes, slippers, cushions, etc, while charts and explanatory tables are shown in great numbers. Mov- ing pictures depicting school life are shown daily. A model school house built by pupils is displayed. Our ex- pertinent in the islands has been sue cessful.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
SOME TAIL

FLAGSTAFF, April 22-A direct photograph of Mellish's comet, made at Lowell observatory Tuesday morn ing shows that the tail is composed of two divergent branches the longer oi which is probably not less than 3000,OO0 miles in length.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-04-28
AT HELIGOLAND BAY

BERLIN, April 22. - Today's ad- statement specifies that Heli- golaud bay was the scene of the ap- pearance of a British submarine to- day. The bay lies between the main land and the island of Heligoland and Is an important German naval sta ton.