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The Arizona copper camp., 1916-05-12

the Ray, Scorpion and Blk claims
In September, 1877, had been organized
the Mineral creek mining district
wherein the principal claims, owned
by Thomas G. Newlands, carried sill
ver little mention being made OF
copper mines at that time. More
than thirty years ago the Ray was
considered one of the most remarkable
mines in the territory, described as
an immense mass Of native copper
in a formation Of syenite.' The Ray
Copper company was organized in
1882. George H. Sargent OF Boston,
and H. K. Thurber of New York. sue
cessively were at it's head, with Louis
Zeckendorf, a Tucson merchant. as
secretary and treasurer. Under J. N.
Curtis small concentrator was built,
one of the first in Arizona. The ores
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-05-12

few miles up the creek, where a
Guggenheim corporation. the Ray Con-
solidated Copper company, is rediv-
ing large interest upon an investment
of about $4,000.
Mineral creek. true to it's name. is
well mineralized along its entire
length, where all the hills show
groupings of copper and gold 1t is
not far by trail from the Silver King
and Superior districts, whose riches
naturally caused the scrutiny of the
region roundabout. On the east there
passed what was for years the main
highway across the Pinal mountains
to Globe The earliest locations were
made about the year 1874. In 1888
production had been started by means
of thirty ton furnace on the north
bank Of the Gila, fed by ore from
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-05-12

fellows, riding pad saddles on dock
tailed ponies. Where the material
yard and warehouse should have gone
at Kelvin, on the only level spot
Is authority for the statement that
the office force knocked off daily an
hour for afternoon tea. A road had
to be built across the Gila hills to
a station on the Southern Pacific
and on this was tried the experiment
of English steam motor trains, but
mule, the one dependable standby of
pioneer days. James Hill Of London
was manager and, handicapped by the
character of the operating force and
machinery thrust upon him by his
directors. there can be little doubt that
his administration was hardly satis-
factory, even to himself. So the
property was closed down within
couple of years.
AAiO AAA1AACo P0ooCO iitO NiC
of it's present owners in 1908. 1t had
been offered to the Lewissohn syndi-
cate, represented by ]. Parke Chan
ming, a couple Of years ago. But
this option was not taken up as the
ores averaged too low In grade. Chan
ming, in December. 1906. became in
torocfod II, fho MioS,,; yrnporfx, nnor
Globe, a mine on which a Guggen-
helm syndicate of Colorado Springs
had failed to take up a prior option.
So it happened that the people who
held the option on Miami eventually
bought the Ray ana the syndicate
dropping the Ray took up the Miami.
THE new Ray company. then. as
now, managed by d. c.. Jackling, at
once started upon policy Of thor
ough exploration of Its mineral hold
ings, embracing 1000 acres For sew
eral years churn drills were kept at
work and 346 inch drill holes were
made on 200-foot squares. The work
Aor ABOUT SIX years mas peen uuOer
the immediate superintendent of L.
s. Gates. who was brought down from
Bingham, Utah. the pioneer field of
low grade concentrating copper reduc-
ton. The mill. started in March.
1910. was placed at Hayden simply
because there could be found enough
room and enough water. On adjoin-
ing ground has been placed great
smelter. of an allied company. where
in the reverberatory furnaces were
started in May, 1912"
The capitalization of the Ray Con-
solidated Copper company is $4,000
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The Arizona copper camp., 1916-05-12
ceppss, Silver. Gold. Lead. Zinc,
vanadium. Hoom Of Great Pro.
portions Just Beginning.
(BY ERNEST DOUGLASS.


Ray Is going to wake up one OF
these days and begin to develop her
dormant mineral resources.
They don't realize what they have
Up there in Ray. And when Ray is
mentio ned, Hayden. Winkelman,
Christmas and Kelvin are included.
No. they are not asleep in those
bustling hustling, aggressive camps
Of Pinal and Gila counties. But there
Is a strange lack Of Of realization of
the opportunities lying at their doors.
In that vast mineral belt stretching
from Christmas on the east to Su-
perior on the west are scores of un-
developed prospects that would cause
stampedes anywhere else in the world.
They boast that the Ray mine has
the second largest developed body of
copper ore In the world. They boast
that the Ray Consolidated Copper
company has a total investment
greater than the cost OF the Roose
velt dam and Salt River Valley irri-
cation system. They boast that the
Hayden smelter turns out 100000
pounds Of copper a month. They tell
Of the enormous-payrolls at Ray. the
concentrator, the smelter. and Christ
mas. They proudly assert that the
Tri-COpper teams play the best base
BAH in the west outside the coast
league. They point with pardonable
pride to the tremendous business done
by their commercial houses.
Though they realize that their
camps are great. they don't realize
how great they are going to be.
They think that they are feeling
the full effects Of the mining pros
perity that envelops Arizona in a
roseate glow Of optimism. But they
are not.
The Ray Consolidated and Christ
mas mines are not the only big ones
up there. They are big: they are
splendid: they pay wages and divi-
dends> that bewilder the old-timers
who first developed the mineral re-
sources Of that region. But they are
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-05-12
DORMANT Possibilities Of BIC
CAMPS LYING EAST OF PHOENIX

only two big mines in a section where
there win be dozens within the next
ten years.
When the development of these
prospects-prospects that would be
called mines in many camps-really
begins the people around Ray, Winkel-
man, Christmas, Kelvin. Troy, will
experience the prosperity and activity
that the resources of their country
warrant.
The mining boom has been slower
been in reaching Oatman. Jerome. Ajo
and other Arizona camps on which
the eyes of the nation are centered.
But it is getting there.
The Pinal Development company is
developing the old Renfro property in
a businesslike. scientific manner and
may strike rich ore any day. A con-
centrator is to be erected at Sullivan's
vanadium property. The Haley and
Soufrein lead mine has been bonded.
Arrangements are being made to sink
a 500-foot shaft at the Ray lode. The
Ray Hercules is being developed into
big mine.
These are only few straws which
show the way the wind is blowing.
And the wind of prosperity ere long
will be a hurricane.
How the deposits Of copper ore at
the mouth Of Mineral creek were first
noticed in 1S46. and other interesting
early history of the Ray district, is
told by Col. McClintock in his history
of Arizona.
when General Kearney made his
forced march from Santa Fe to San
Diego in 1S46, his topographer, Lieut..
w. H. Emory. was especially struck
by the sight of enormous copper
groupings at the mouth of what he
named Mineral creek. where the
stream Joined the Gila, short dis
tance below the Gila's union with
the San Pedro. The lieutenant had
a vision of ore-laden barges that
would float down the Rio Gila, pre-
sumably to some great reduction
works at the head of tidewater. 1t
would have been well indeed If the
officers, who died rich in honors, could
have been spared to visit the locality
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-05-12

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The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07

vale Benson" cried the painter.
where did you run across my girl?"
Vale explained while Mrs. Hammond
murmured dismay at Jeans daring.
seafaring ways.
ITO think you should provo to be
ono Of fathers friends" said Jean
laughingly.
"Once upon . time I saw you-you
were only five then. and was fifteen.
You-promised TO marry me-" he
teased her.
But Jean had vanished into the
house and he saw her NO more that
night. But tomorrow II another day" J"
he told himself gayly a. he went back
TO the hotel.
Tomorrow 10 always another day for
lovers. Tomorrow he would sec Miss
Sindbad once more. And the next day
would be another day. And then
would come the great day when Jean
would agree to give up being plain
folks and agree to marry Q celebrity.
Miss Freda Frake shall b the
bridesmaid" he chuckled.
tcopyrlsht, 131S BY the Mcclure NswspA-
psr 0yndicAta)
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07
ACRITICAL Moment
sy CHARLES GRAHAM Rosa

Fifty"
DO you near! Fifty. bid. Do l
hear aver All right. sir. And seven
~. Seventy-nve! Thanks. Last
chance, gentlemen. seventy-avs once,
twice"
"I withdraw the horse-Il pay the
selling fee"
Walter Elston. idly ensrossed in
watching Q conventional country horse
auction scene. fixed his eye upon tho
last speaker. Something in the sad
dropping face. the half-broken utter
ance, a. II the man was in sorrow or
pain, awakened his sympathetic ma
ture magically.
He stood silent and watchful. deeply
interested. ~ from an old-tims worn
wallet the owner Of tho horse drew
out the one bill It contained. evidently
his last, and with . sigh handed It to
the auctioneer.
Sorry, Mr.. Young" spoke the lat
tor. but this 10 an OF day. It seems.
Bring Snowfoot around next sales day
and we'll try It without extra charge.
Your price 10 pretty steep. but the ami
malls worth It."
Yes, / can't possibly do with less
than q hundred and nifty dollars"
spoke Mr.. Young in . subdued tone.
ats . matter Of life and death"
Young Elston followed the last
speaker a. the bride loosely looped
over his arm. he walked slowly away
from the bartering crowd. At the road
Elston, after . rapid glance over the
splendid animal. stepped up to him.
Tho fine points of the horse attracted
him. Then again he traced some deep
soul tragedy under the words he had
overheard.
Excuse me-" he said in An onhand
manner, but courteously. Il didn't get
. chance to bid on your horse. What's
the price. sir?"
"Seventy.five was the top bid.' an
swered the old man. but l want
double"
'Docile?" questioned Elston. examin-
ing the teeth Of the animal.
Gentle as q kitten, with one who
Knows his temper-whirlwind under 4
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07
| |StolenPlans
andOtherS
~
Bu JACK CURTISS
(copyriGht, 1915. by W. d. chapman.
"HHER"H"FV

Copyright, 1918. by W. q. Chapman)
Bramwell. the general manager Of
the LOTUS corporation, stared with a
white face at Lewis. the treasurer. In
front of him was an open safe.
TITS gone!" he said.
Lewis was shaking as II stricken
with ague. "What-do you make of IT."
he stammered.
II tell you what make Of III" shout
ed Bramwell. THE Neatfoot company
has stolen the plans for ou- new en-
gine. 1t means q difference of about
twelve million dollars. They've been
after 1t for year. And to US it means
bankruptcy"
Lewis closed the safe before answer
ing. After all, it's up to Feggis." he
said. He put the plans in the safe.
He went on on sudden jaunt to Eu-
rope without leaving any address. He's
the presiuent. not you or L."
But how did 1t get out of the safe!"
demanded Bramwell, when they were
closeted together in the managers Of
fee. "At least well trace the thief.
Somebody knew the combination"
Ever hear of the man who opens
safes by catching the sound?" asked
Lewis. Some fellow like that It's
an easy trick understand. Some con.
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07

little Artie in the phaeton. with .
warning to hold the lines steady.
Five minutes later when he came
out Of the house. Elston uttered . cry
Of alarm and broke into . run. He
saw tho phaeton three hundred yards
away. just ascending the incline that
led to the old condemned wooden
bridge. Little Artie was tuggins at
tho lines vigorously, but the pony re-
fused to halt or turn.
Then suddenly . quick gasp Of
alarm parted Elston's lips. The pony
had gained the bridge He saw the
animals front hoofs sink through .
rotten plank, the phaeton turn over
ON its side. It spilled out tho merry
little driver. With q groan Of agony
Elston saw his brother 90 shooting
through = break in the planking TWEEN
ty feet down into tho water below.
II was . steep descent at the banks
noar to the bridge. but down the in
cline Elston few. rather than sped
Then he lost his footing. his head
struck . shelf Of slate. and, with ono
lost view of Artie being borne swiftly
down the stream. Elston lost con.
sciousness.
It was nfteen minutes later when
Elston reused up. He ran hatless
down the stream. in anguished dis
tress soanning its surface.
TOO late!" his bloodless lips ro-
peated. "Oh. Arthur! Arthur"
Turning q bend. ne made out . flg-
ure. that Of fair young girl in drip
ping. clinEing garments. standing near
by was Q horse. painting and water
lecked. Instantly Elston recognized
the animal-it was Snowfoot.
Tho girl ran towards him. her face
oolorless. her eyes filled with an In.
tense anxiety.
You are the doctorf" she cried.
seizinS his arm impetuously. Come
quick! have done all l could for
the little fellow. but 1 hailed . man
to hurry after you. fearing"
MY brother!" cried Elston. look
ing beyond her and observing . lit
tie silent form outstretched on the
green sward. Then he was on mis-
knees beside the limp PROSTATE form.
uttering his ardent delight as he not
ed that Artie was breathing regular
ly, although with closed eyes and pal
lid face.
The doctor sent for arrived . few
minutes later Artie had been rescued
from the river Just in time, and 1t was
Snowfoot. urged into the stream by
the young lady, who had borne both
back to the shore In safety.
And then, embarrassed, but with
some conference as to the situation
now, Miss Edith Young explained that
her desire to return the truant Snow
foot had brought her to the scene of
the accident just in time.
You must take Snowfoot as a
glad gift" insisted Elston, when Miss
Young spoke of returning home.
You must take my lonely self and
little Artie. who talks of you all day
long" he added. after a month of
closer fond acquaintance. and Edith
ccvid rot COW ht--,
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07

Il nave suspected you nom rne %.
ginning. This will be . jail SEN
tence-"
Dear me, what will be . jail SEN
tence! What is this trouble aboutf'
demanded Q pleasant-voiced old gentle
man, entering the ONCE. umbrella In
hand.
"Mr. Feggis!" exclaimed Bramwell.
Sir. the engine plans have been
stolen, sold to the Neatfoot company.
and these persons are the guilty ones.
They took the plans from the safe-"
What are you talking about!" de-
manded Feggis. Didn't the messen-
ger deliver that note sent you from
on board the Aquitaine? Why. my
dear fellow, 1 took the plans. Had an
emergency order from tho French gov
ernment, and couldn't wait to explain.
Just got home with the contract"
But Miss Graham has confessed" /"
cried the Dewiidereo bramweii.
And Mr.. Peters Elso." said Lewis.
Mr.. Feggis turned and looked int,
the faces of tho lovers
Il think" he said with quiet empha-
sAe, sA1t IL yoo Will I'LL 0eS SA0 AANsses
to me can obtain a very quick re-
cantation from them"
But instead Of obtaining the recanta.
ton he quietly left the room with
bis aides.
"Oh, John!" sobbed Nancy, Il
thought you-you- Can you ever for
give msf''
But thought you" suffered
John. Why. Nancy, what on earth
didn't you believe in that legacy!
l tell you what. dear. we've both been
overworked and got = little nerve
worn. What do you say to starting
that honeymoon tomorrow"
Tomorrow" Nancy gasped. why.
I can't possibly-that il. not till the
day after. John"
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07

ION His Feed" the Aootler At tn0
EIston Place Told It's Master.
wicked whip lash. Ny daughters
horse, sir, but we've got to part with
him! 1t is the price of her mothers
life. An operation or death, the doc
tor says. and they won't move with
out the money in advance"
III take Snowfoot." announced El-
ston quietly
An expression of relief, gratitude.
Joy crossed the face of Robert Young
As the crisp bank notes were counted
into his trembling hand. His tears
ston. Just managed to ask his name
and hurried away as though \ new
hope in life was giving him wings.
"A girl for your owner, eh! chat-
tered Elston lightly to Snowfoot
Then we'll treat you gently. my
friend" and Snowfoot. seemed to ac-
cept the words as a guaranty of good
faith and went along the road giving
Elston no trouble.
At cross path, however his steps
grew halt He extended his face down
its shaded length Snowfoot was say
ing farewell to old familiar scenes!
ION his feed" the hostler at the
Elston place told its master the next
day.
on himself" was the report next
day.
Snowfoot had pressed out one end of
the stable, too intelligent to arouse
suspicion by kicking his way out. A
search in the neighborhood revealed
NO trace of the missing animal.
"Snowfoot got homesick and has
gone to his young Mistress" decided
Elston naturally.
Then he shrugged his shoulders
lightly. Snowfoot was his property,
acquired by legal purchase. but FL
ston's fancy was pleased to imagine
the delight of this unknown Miss
Young over the return Of her cher
ished pet.
You need search no further he
told the hostler Il think , know
where to find the animal
His impulse was strong to allow
Miss Young to retain possession of
snowfoot, but sentiment kept this un-
known young lady in his mind all the
morning. What was she like? What
would ner action be when she rea-
soned out that Snowfoot was a tru-
ant?
Elston tried to deceive himself with
the idea that he was going to simply
take q spin down the river road in the
pony phaeton. while in reality ne mad
the town In view fifteen miles distant
whore he had purchased Snowfoot.
He knew that Mr. Young lived some
where In its vicinity.
Just ~ he was starting out. his only
relative In tho world, little Artie, his
brother, ran out and insisted on join
ing him. Tho tiny Lad was the idol
Of Elston's soul.
Jump in," he ordered and the eager
Juvenile was promptly at his side.
Just where the road turned the wife
Of . man who had been doing some
work At the Elston place hailed its
master. She explained that her hus-
hand had sustained bad fall, was in
bed and would be glad to have . word
with hin
Elstoa vsnt into the hopss. LEAVING
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07

q pan OF IrIea Dacon.'
Marjorie laughed in spite Of herself.
silly"
why silly? love you. i may ~
we'll tell yon now ~ IN six months
from now. II I'm very good and work
hard, do you think you could ever
care . little?"
IL might try confessed Mar
jorie.
(copyrieht 1915, by the Mcclure Nswspa-
r~r avp1icataN
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07
Tsakettle In Distress,

Ono day small Sadie was watch,na
the lid Of the teakettle rise and fall.
emitting at the same time tiny puffs Of
steam. Finally she said: Mamma
you'd better call in the doctor. The
teakettle's got the asthma"
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07

federate in the once introduced the
man-probably hid him In the ladies'
coatroom around nvs O'Clock, where he
could hear the safe being opened. After
that It was easy"
Who works At night besides Pc
tarsf"
Miss Graham"
"Whew!" said Bramvon. ~EneAged,
aren't theyf"
They stared at each other and then
smiled Thsro was small hope Of ~
eQysripG the plans. but at least Il
The Springfield herald., 1916-01-07
Better Paying ceop.

II young men who have been sowing
Wild oats wish to make amends and
make good their losses, let them SOW
tame wheat--Chicago Daily News.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-01-30
TAXES OFF DANDRUFF
 HAIR STOPS FALLING
GIossy, Fluffy, seautiful-No More Itching Scalp.

Within ten minutes after an appli. cation of Danderine you cannot find single trace of dandruff or falling hair and your scalp will not itch, but what will please you most will be after few weeks use, when you see new hair. fine and downy at first-yes-but really new hair-growing all over the scalp.
 A little Danderine immediately dou- bles the beauty of your hair. No diff ference how dull, faded. brittle and scraggy, just moisten a cloth with Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair, taking one small strand at a time The effect is amaz- ing-your hair will be light, dufy and wavy. and have an appearance of abundance; an incomparable luster. softness and luxuriance.
 Get 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine from any store, and prove that your hair is as pretty and soft as any-that is has been neglected or injured by careless treatment-that' ail-you surely can have beautiful hair and lots of 1t if you will just try a lit tie Danderine. Adv.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-01-30
GENERAL CARE AND
 FEEDING OF HORSES
Farmers Often Give Animals Too Much Attention-Spring Is
 Busiest Time of Year.
By J. B. ANDREWS. Illinois Exp-ri
 ment Station.)

By J. B. ANDREWS. Illinois Exp-ri-
 ment Station)
 Much attention should be given to the general care and feeding of work horses. However, these factors are the least in need Of remedying than any of the others that enter into the cost of horse labor. Farmers ofttimes give their horses too much feed and care, which increases the expense and does not add to their comfort or effi- ciency.
 The number of horses kept and the amount of work per horse are the di- rect cause of the varying costs of horse labor and they in turn depend directly upon the system of farming.
 All farm labor is divided into two principal kinds. They are the fixed, which must be done at certain time, and the nonfiIed, which may be done at odd times. For example, the final preparation of the seed beds. planting and cultivating are operations upon the corn crop for which the time is fixed, while blowing. hauling manure and fertilizer are nonfixed as to time. Husking corn is semifixed, as it may be done any time before the snow falls. Cutting corn for fodder or for the silo is fixed labor. The farmer should have his work planned ahead so that he will not have any of his non or semi fixed operations to do when he must be doing something that is absolutely necessary. Flowing is a good example of nonfixed labor. Many discussions have been held to settle the relative value of spring and fall blowing from the standpoint of fertility. but few have considered either as to the utili- ration of farm labor.
 In the fall there are times when there is no: much fixed labor to be done. Other conditions being favora- ble, this is the time to blow. The spring is the busiest time of the year for horses and all work possible should be done at other times. Every farmer keeps a few extra horses for a whole year for . few weeks of extra work in spring. All of these extra horses can not be eliminated, but if the work was 90 arranged the number could be re- duced and . great saving result.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-01-30
NEED FOR WINDOWS
 FOR LIGHT AND AIR
Keeping Stables Tightly Closed During Cold Weather to Save
 Feed Breeds Disease.

The windows in the horse and COW stables should be so arranged as to give an abundance of light and afr. Most old-style barns are dark and often damp, this is particularly true of the bank barn, the front stalls having plenty of light and air and the back stalls dark and the air im- pure.
 If the barn faces the south, the windows should be of fair size. The average stable window is too small. Windows of the size ordinarily used in dwelling houses are the most con- venient size. The windows should be at least four feet from the floor. The windows should be hung on iron pivots so they can be opened to ad- init just the amount of air needed. By having ventilators arranged to take in pure air from the outside of the stable and carry the foul air out through the barn roofs the stock will have an abundance of pure air at all times and will have better health.
 The old way of keeping the stables tlSulIy ClOscQ uuTiuS tue WluttT to save feed is sure to cause lung fever in horses and consumption in COWS. No fermented manure should be al- lowed in the stables. Clean the stables every morning and dust with land plaster; the plaster will pre- vent loss of ammonia and keep tho air pure. Barns built On level ground should have the windows set oppo- site each other at each end and large windows on the south and north sides. In summer the windows should be screened to keep out flies. The stables should be so arranged that the air will blow above the backs of the cattle and not directly on the body. Horses should not face the fuIi sunshine. This is the proper time to make needed repairs to the stables and feeding sheds. Ordinary six-light sash may be had for 90 cents each. A stable for ten head of cattle would need two sash.