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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-12-04

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Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
HUGE sum IN WAGES
PAID TO MINERS OF
BUTTE, MONTANA, NOW
July Was the Largest Month in.
the History of Butte, as Far as
Wages Are Concerned; 1900
Men Employed There.

BUTTE, Mont, Sept 25-Mthough
the Butte mining companies paid in
wages in August about s35O,OOO less
than they did in July, nevertheless
the payrols last month aggregated
100000.
July was he biggest month in the
history of the Butte mines, so far as
the payment of wages is concerned,
although the output OF copper and
the net earnings were not nearly so
large as during some previous
months
There are fully 1900 men en-
ployed i'm the Butte mines and the
rate of wages fell from S4 to 1915
per day because copper sold under
II cents in August. the rate of
wages being based on the price Of
copper.
The Anaconda company alone paid
ont $1,1SO,OOO for wages in August,
The Butte & Superior paid out $780,
600, which was about $4,000 less than
i'm July, and the North Butte paid
$4,000, the East Butte 100000, the
Butte Ballaklava $4,000 and tho
Clark properties 100000 1t is esti-
mated that the mining companies
and other employers of labor in
Butte pay out a total of $2,600.O00 in
wages each month
The mining companies have been
.suardually increasing their output Of
copper but the total is still far from
what IL was a few years ago. The
Ananconda company's official report
Of August production shows the out
put to have been 2280O,OOO pounds.
the largest production of any month
this year, and that includes the out
put of the North Butte company,
nearly 100000 pounds, and some
other custom product.
During the other months of the
present year the Anaconda company
reported production as follows: Jar
uary 100000 pounds, February
15,10000O pounds, March 100000
pounds, April 21,8O0,O00 pounds,
May 2O,50O.0OO pounds, June 22,100,-
600 pounds, July 22,1000 900 pounds.
In August Of last year the output was
but 14750,000 pourds. and in 1913 it
was 22,5OOO0O, in 1912 25,25O,OOO
pounds.
The copper producing companies
now are the Anaconda North Butte,
East Butte, Butte Alex Scott. Elm
Orlu, Dayis-Daly. Butte-B allaklava,
PilotButte and Tuolemne.
About the only development com
pany operating in Butte at present
is the Rainbow. Cole company,
which is engaged in developing the
Rainbow and Butte e. London prop
critics Sinking was resumed i'm the
Rainbow shaft a few weeks ago and
in the Butte 6 London last week.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
SHORT CLOSE DOWN
TO AFFECT TONNAGE
OF ONE BUTTE MINE
Ore Production of Butte and Su-
perior viii Show Decrease for
Present Month Owing to Few
Days Close Down of Shaft.

BUTTE, Sept 25- The Black Rock
mine Of the Butte d Superior company
was closed for four days last week to
permit of some needed repairs and the
suspension will probably show de-
crease in the September spelled out
put of the company. It had been more
than a year since the last repairs
We're made in the shaft and some
| trouble was experienced recently
The mine had been run at capacity
for many months and no opportunity
given to make needed repairs so that
it became necessary to close the mine
FOR several days, which was done
when the Labor Day holiday came
around.
In August the company broke an
records for production, the company
using all means to produce spelter to
meet the big demand With the re-
pairs just completed the company
viii make another long run.
The production of spelter last
month was about 14,5OOO0O pounds or
nearly 1000 600 pounds in excess of
any previous month This big output
was made in spite of the fact that the
tonnage OF approximately $1,000 tons
Of ore mined and milled was not up
to the July tonnage.
The increase in tine production Of
zinc was brought about largely by the
increased efficiency I'm securing re-
suits from the new machines in the
oil hotation plant The recoveries
averaged 93 per cent, while the grade
Of concentrates was 56. per cent
against 81 per cent in former months.
There was also some improvement
i'm the grade of the ore mined and
milled The Improvement in the re-
coveries and grade or concentrates
was brought about largely through
the greater efficiency of the new ma
chimes" said Manager J. l.. Bruce.
THE adjustments are better i'm the
Notation plant now and the results
are showing what Improvements have
been made recently"
In regard to the report that large
body of copper glance has been found
in the Black Rock mine, Mr. Bruce
said There is no truth in that re-
port Such reports have been circu-
lated from time to time, but there is
little or no foundation for them. once
I in a while a body of copper glance
will be run into in certain parts of
the mine, but there Is no evidence
that our zinc ores are giving way to
copper in the districts where we are
mining
The same is true about reports that
an unusual strike of zinc ore had been
made. Nothing now has been found,
but the known ore bodies are holding
Continued on Page Two)
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26

Charles F. Willis, head Of the State
Bureau Of Mines.
services, and whose sole aim is 10
benefit the industry, cannot send out
a lot of names and addresses Of own
ers Of properties, as they have no au-
thentic data regarding them.
II the inquiries of purchasers We're
merely answered by the sending of a
long list of properties with no knowl-
edge of their merits, the buyers would
soon learn not to bother with these
agencies, as they would secure a large
quantity of chan with the wheat, and
the trouble of separating this chan
would be considerable. Hence it is
the desire of these local agencies to be
able to recommend to prospective pur-
chasers properties which have the car
marks of promise and which are
worthy Of Investigation by these pros
pective buyers BY some discrimina-
tion on the part of the local offices
they viii soon get good reputation
I'm this line, and will shortly be looked
upon by the companies desiring mines
Continued on Page Two.)
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
RAY CON. HAS GREAT
RECORD SO FAR IN
THE PRESENT YEAR
Big Company Operating on Por-
phyrieS Pays Good Interest
Rate and Offers Promise of
Better Things in Future.

The directors of the Ray Consoli-
dated Copper Company have declared
the usual quarterly dividend of 37lh
cents per share, which is at the rate
Of $3.50 per share per annum, payable
September 30 to stockholders of re-
cord September Is.
At the present market price Of
around S22 per share, Ray Consolidat-
ed gives the investor a net return Of
go per cent per share, whic his CON
sidered about the usual return on
these high-class copper shares. The
total dividends discussed by the com
pany to date amount to 1854. $50
including the last quarterly dividend
which is payable on September co,
1915, amounting to $547.035. Assum-
ing the rate of production for the past
quarter equivalent to 14,524.3S0 pounds
which was the production for the Sc
cond quarter of the fiscal year, and
with copper at Is cents per pound,
taking the cost OF production at 9123
cents per pound as in the previous
quarter, Ray Consolidated is earning
at the rate of $5.151,504 per annum,
which is at the rate of over $3.50 per
share per annum.
From the foregoing figures it is
quite conclusive that Ray Consolidat-
ed is earning more than double it's
dividend requirements and there does
not seem to be any plausible reason
why the dividend rate should not be
increased or, at least, an extra divid-
end of from 25 to so cents per share
declared. as. deducting this amount,
there would be carried over to the re-
serve fund.
The Ray Consolidated Copper Com
pany during the second quarter OF the
present year sold its product at an
average price of 1885 cents a pound,
which was in excess of all other COM
panies but the Magma Copper Compa-
ny, which realized 1902 cents pound.
The price obtained by both these com
panies was i'm excess of existing quo
tations. The rate of production for
the third quarter has now been in
creased and earnings Of the Ray Con
solidated Copper Company should
therefore be maintained despite the
lower price for copper metal.
With its present dividend rate on
the present selling price of the Ray
Consolidated shares, it shows a fair
return on the investment The stock,
however, has an additional specula-
tive value in the probability of an eN.
ira dividend being declared at any
time, in view of the increased earn
ings and the possibility of higher pri-
ces for copper
The Ray Consolidated Copper Com
pany has an issued capitalization Of
1,454,929 shares of par value of SO
each so that, at its present rate Of
production Ray is earning in the
neighborhood of 35 per cent on its
original capitalization.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
MINES MINING LOCAL STOCKS AND COPPER
FRENCH ANSWER GERMAN POISON GAS WITH LIQUID FIRE

The allies have determined to turn
upon their foes with all the now
methods Of warfare which are being
employed by the latter After hun
dreds Of women and children had
been killed and wounded by Zeppelins
in England the English and French
began attacking German towns from
the air and killing non-combatant5
Then came the German poison gas
attacks Tie allies have not yet used
poison gas ON the Germans but are
expected to soon. Last winter the
Germans began using liquid fire OH
the French trenches. The French
answer is seen in the picture, which
shows a close view Of French liquid
fire apparatus sending thick columns
of flame across the enemy trenches.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
TO SELL
4 NINE
BY CHARLES F. WILLIS


Continued from last Sunday
Then the Arizona Chapter of The
American Mining Congress maintains
an Office in Phoenix, with a local
branch in Globe and Tucson. One Of
the main objects Of these offices is 10
bring together the buyers and sellers
of mining property and to stimulate
interest in the industry. The Arizona
State Bureau Of Mines also takes care
of a great deal of this work But
both the Mining Congress and Bureau
of Mines have some difficulty, owing 10
the data which IS sent in by the own
ers OF the properties. They do not tell
the most important facts, and do tell
a lot that is useless as a recommended
ton Of property Hence these
agencies, who charge nothing for their
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
ANNOUNCES SOIL STUDY.

BOSTON, Sept. 25.- Charles B. Lip
man of the College of Agriculture,
University of California, announces
through the proceedings Of the Nation
al Academy of Sciences, the results
of some studies on the nitrogen prob
lem in arid soils, with especial refer
ence to problems of soil fertility in
California. He finds that one of the
chief difficulties is the feeble nitrify-
ing Of the soil On truly arid soils il
often happens. however that some
forms of nitrogen may be nitrifIed,
while others cannot be-
Professor Lipman is therefore led
to the conclusions that; l. The add
ton and maintenance of a good supply
Of organic matter by green manuring
or by the use Of barnyard manure
must be protected on all soils deficient
in nitrogen and organic matter. 2.
heterogeneous fertilizers when employ
ed on such soils must be either Of the
low grade organic variety such as
steamed bone meal, cotton seed meal
and sewage sludge, or else sulphate
Of ammonia must be used 3 The
overheating of the soil, excessive
evaporation Of moisture, the oxida
ton Of organic matter should be pre-
vented through the use Of some kind
Of straw or manure mulch.
This is to be regarded as one of the
most important measures for present
and future soil management in Cali.
fornia orchards and vineyards. when
nitrogen and organic matter are de
fcient.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26

" "S $50 80
with local producing conditions excellent and those Of other parts OF the
conner producing United states in like condition outside the Clifton.
Moc Districts where three producing companies plants
nenp reimbursement of labor conditions and te metal market promising
better things for the future the outlook is indeed bright for the Warren Dis
ror ta f como eeL mast has raaD HANGING in tho balance
nr around op cents Dn the mast week # has been ouoted m
oD ut fine sales made have mo- doubt ben shaded triae This would
nat on ~ moan that rv 5t toct have ber turned for that nrce
~ t 90 ,, lr o-o oit,er contracted .bao5 or hold
m , t btor rrice which 10 oor 20 roateriaze when the
5,,osc and forg consuming situations return 70 normal
Tho f situation 10 1ebans the most sensational at the rresen
limo and on, ,oreed 70 the rrer that Eurone us nav for conner
,tn 20 ,,o ,snasoro,, 90 s ovcnoroe Tho Dore for tho nas
wool, ,o nr rno s,cos Of tb French financial commits
s mission in the United states Most of the copper producers will be
Among the greatest industrial sources to Doet bv reimbursement Of this
o,di beer roDo and tho United states As apnea at the Dres
ont time b loan will no made sDd when H conner will pndoubev re-
,o ne Gov, IN LARGO rar+to from tho United states to FrroDe
The business world Of the United states and nartiuv thar end Of
t oi,os world tct 10 1ootg IN tho future has eliminated all ert
mont in fine oro consideration Of the Allies loan Even tre clearer
credit and that when one nation extends credit ID another or to a eroup Of
others the creditor nation becomes that much stronger in the worlds finance
The Question Of munitions has beer a stumbling block in the negotiations
for n loan Conner t used extensively the manufacture Of rorrtiors
II 20 t, o,la tr that tho commission will f,sis that France
and England he allowed TO expep her credit on shells and ammunition This
mot h tt o s5ro ava aon,ora,,o either Al, rrire man and
t 81, ,,tto, of war want reimbursement Of tb EXCHANGE
r, ,,,o r,o t. 20 nav o. rrer,irn of &C. r 10 tesdes war
- for t ,,ttons chic 10 g ~ buy 90 tt a. Dossble oven this
day Of rand fire copsumptiop shells
commemorative of large conner agency saws the establishment Of a
large foreign credit in this country win result in a heavy demand for copper
m have received advices" said he chat foreign conner buvng will be
d on LARGO scale 90 soon nc Frrona and the United states reach an
ogreer,ert % 70 the evtent Of the war loan
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26

Fifteen Stamps, one Chilean mill
and four grinding-pans at the Edo
RADIO Blanket gold mine, in Rhodesia,
reduced 57073 tons i'm the year ended
March 81 The duty was 525 and
84O7 tons the first two machines The
three stages cost a total Of Sis per
ton.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26

Failing Water is an active resource.
Power is inherent therein. If not cap
tured, il is unused, unproductive, and
wasted
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26
Metal SituationLookS
Better WithASsurance
OhoanGoing Through

Local Producing Conditions Are Excellent From Every Standpoint
All Of Local Companies Going Ahead at Rapid Pace in
Production and Development; Interest Attaches to Arizona
Gold Mines Throughout the Warren District
Bisbee daily review., 1915-09-26

Adjustment the Foreign Exchange Problem Which Is Assured
Now Within at Least Few Weeks Will Bring SuTCeaSe OF
Non-ActVy in the Metal Buying Market; Producers Feel
Future viii Bring Great Prices.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
PASSENGERS ON LINER
SEE UNDERSEA BATTLE
German Submarine Sunk by Destroyer
Conveying Lapland. Is Belief.
Steamer Fled.

New York. March 90.-That a German
submarine was sunk by British tor
pedo boat destroyer which was convoy.
ing the Red Star liner Lapland from
Liverpool on March II was the belief
expressed here today by Henry L Nor
senthau, son of the American Ambassa-
dor to Turkey. who was a passenger on
the steamship.
We lef, Liverpool on March 10 at
o'clock in the afternoon" said Mr.. Nor
centhau. We anchored in midstream all
night, and the next morning the captain
OF a pilot boat brought word that a
British torpedo boat destroyer was walt
ing outside the harbor to convoy US to
safe waters When the torpedo boat de-
stroyer picked US up the captain mega
phoned to Capt Bradshaw. Of the Lap
land, that German submarine wac Turk
ing in the vicinity. The Lapland's life
boats were swung out and the passen-
gers, Il3 In number. were segregated IN
groups to facilitate the entry into the
!ifeboats If the ship was struck.
The destroyer kept ahead Of US. and
pretty soon she fired a number OF shots.
/ was watching the thing through glasses
and saw the shooting The destroyer
then came back to the Lapland, and
after maneuvering steamed ahead again.
firing four more shots. Oil arose to the
surface of the water, which could be
plainly seen as we steamed by. and |
am certain that the submarine was sunk.
the oil coming from her as she went
down.
Capt. Bradshaw put on all steam.
pursuing a zigzag course meantime. but
nothing more was seen OF any subma-
rincS'
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
SENSATIONAL RUMOR
SPREADS OVER CITY
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
BaIk at Confirmation. but I. r.
Maintains 1t Is True.

A sensational rumor. based on ap-
parently indisputable facts and EN-
anating from quarters usually re-
Earded as authoritative. spread
throughout the city last night II
can be stated with positiveness and
without possibility of successful con-
tradiction that the rumor was correct
Secretary Bryan smiled when the
rumor was brought to his attention.
please make the usual denial" he
started to say. Then, changing his
mind. he added: Il have nothing to
say-absolutely nothing"
President Wilson told callers that
the report had been brought TO his
attention. but that he could say moth
ing until a thorough investigation
had been made.
Former President Roosevelt, called
on the long distance telephone, de-
parted from his usual custom OF MAX
ing vigorous denials. Glad to hear
it," he chuckled.
Officials at the Naval Observatory
were the only ones who were In the
least communicative.
Yes, 1t app,ars to be true. they
stated. "Spring will be here tomor-
row about noon"
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
LA TOILETTE LEADERS
FACE FRAUD PROBE
Irregularities in Wisconsin Expense
Vouchers to Be lnvestigated-One
Official Confesses.

Madison. Wis. Mar-h en-The joint
legislative committee. following discov-
cries OF expense-voucher irregularities
the past week. has decided to 60 back
over every voucher In the office OF the
secretary OF State for six years past
The irregularities already discovered
implicate a leader In the La Toilette po-
liucal clique. State official who has
held both appoint!ve and elective State
Jobs. and who in confessing his irregu-
larities says in eXoneration that all the
other La Toilette men did the same.
The six-year period of investigation is
significant as that Is the period of the
statute of limitations for criminal Of
lenses in this Stata
The committee IS suppressing the name
Of the official who has confessed
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21

ers laden with sisal fiber have cleared
from Progreso since Carranza raised
the embargo.
Carranza has ordered the release OF
Vicar. Gen. Paroles and Canon Her
rer, members of the Roman Catholic
clergy Of Mexico City, who were ar
rested by Gen. obregon and sent to
Vera Cruz as prisoners.
The State Department had no news
yesterday in the case OF John B. Nc
McManus, who was assassinated nv
soldiers OF Zapata last Thursday a
week ago and for whose death imme-
date indemnity and reparation had
been asked for of Minister Palafox.
Victoria Taken, IL Report.
Ell Paso. Tex. March 0-Accordinr 70
an unconfirmed report received by viii
Hstas here. Victoria. capital of the state
OF Tamaulipas. was occupied Friday aft
ernoon by Villas forces In their progress
south toward Tampico. No official re-
port on this has been received
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
BRITISH SEIZE NEUTRAL
SHIP UNDER BLOCKADE
Spanish Vessel Bearing Ore Taken
Into Port-Prize Crew Placed
on American Vessel.

London. March oo-The first seizure Of
a neutral ship by England since the Ger
man blockade" was declared. occurred
when Spanish vessel. laden with iron
ore. was arrested off Goodwin Sands and
taken to Jarrow. which port WAS reached
today.
According to the admiralty, the ore
was consigned to Germany.
Hull. England. March :9.-The United
States steamship Maracas. which was
seized by British cruiser of the Scotch
coast in February and taken to Kirkwall,
arrived here today with a prize crew on
board. She was bound for Rotterdam
with a cargo Of foodstuffs.
Copenhagen. March a0.-The cargo of
oil on the Danish steamship Bryssel.
which recently was seized and taken 20
Swinemunde. has been confiscated. The
ship was released today
The Washington herald., 1915-03-21
GERMANS SUBSCRIBE
BILLIONS FOR WAR
Subscriptions to Second Loan Exceed
those to First-May Reach Seven
Billions of Marks

Berlin tby wireless). March 2c-At
the second reading of the finance
budget in the Reichstag today the
minister of finance. Herr Helfferich.
announced that throughout the coun-
try the subscriptions to the second
war loan considerably exceeded the
subscriptions TO the first loans He
stated his belief that the subscriptions
Will reach 1000. 100000 marks and
may even exceed that amount.
As result of the two loans. he
said. Germany will have about IL. o0O.-
10000 available for war purposes.
surprising England in this respect by
about 5000. 100000