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The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
SOLD ON HAssAYAMPA

PRESCOTT, Ariz., June 22.-Gold
ore averaging 1886 ton has been
struck in the New State Mine near the
old Mescal mill site on the Hassay-
ampa river. The strike was made at
a depth of $50 feet, in a crosscut tun-
mel. The New State is one of the hold
ings of California syndicate operat-
ing in this district. The ore body
struck on the New State is six feet in
width, four feet being solid ore body.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
BUYING LAMBS

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June a. $780,
900 worth Of lambs will be purchased
here by the Cudahy Packing Company
and shipped to Los Angeles this sum-
mer, is the report made by their local
representative. A shipment Of 1000
will be sent about July 1, and the
lamb shipping season will continue
until November. The average price is
now around Sc per lamb.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
ANDRADA SOLD

CASA GRANDE, Ariz., June 22.v-
The Andrada mining property located
on the south end Of the Black Range
has been sold to r. w. Ramsdell
The contract has already been let
for shaft and the work is to be
pushed as rapidly as possible.
The ore carries Is ounces of silver
and 20 per cent of copper and the
property is expected to make good
in spite of the fact that it is handi-
capped by lack Of a convenient rail-
road.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
BIG SILVER STRIKE

KINGMAN, Ariz., June 22.-Silver
ore running 800 ounces to the ton, TAX
en- from an 18-inch vein is the latest
discovery in the Deluge Wash district.
The ore was struck by Porfirio Noli,
American Molydenum company, and
southwest of the famous Diamond Joe,
Oatman mining men as interested in
the new field, and will at once proceed
to develop the property.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
BLACK ROCK STRIKE

PRESCOTT, Ariz., June ga 2s-
foot ore body of high grade copper
sulphide has been struck on the 400
level Of the Black Rock Limited Cop
per mine in southern Yavapai county
The property, which has lain idle for
nine years, will resume operations at
once, and the main shaft will be sunk
to the 500 level, according to an an
nouncement by officers of the COM
pany.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
LOFTY LOOKOUT

FLAGSTAFF. Ariz., June 22-An
experimental lookout has been placed
on the top Of Humphrey Peak by the
Forestry service and if it proves
successful will be made permanent.
Humphrey Peak is the highest Of the
San Franciscos and the new lookout
is $4,000 feet above sea level.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
PHOENIX soci4l SURVEY

PHOENIX, Ariz., June 22-Plans for
a social survey Of the city of Phoenix,
to be made early next fall have been
adopted by the Phoenix Chamber of
Commerce. Efforts are being made to
secure the services of expert social
workers connected with the Russell
Sage Foundation. The scope of the
survey will incude economic, sanitary,
prilanthropic and financial conditions
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23

The Initiative Petition Circulating
Company of Phoenix wants agents
in every town in the state Men and
women can make big money circulat-
ing initiative and referendum and
nominating petitions. Write for in
formation. Address e. j. Bess. Man.
ager, P. o. Box 1855, Phoenix, Ari-
ZOna.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23
TAX CONFERENCE

PHOENIX, Ariz., June 22.-The state
tax commission has set July "a to 29
as the dates for holding the annual tax
conference with the county assessors
and boards of supervisors. The con-
ference this year will be held at Mo-
gales.
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23

MESA, Ariz June 22.-The tomato
canning season is now in full swing
in the Salt River valley, and from
four to six tons of tomatoes are being
prepared each day. The crop this sea
son is said to be of an excellent qual-.
ity and far superior to last season
The Arizona copper camp., 1916-06-23

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Lot
in Los olivos Heights for Pinal Devel-
opment or Venture Hill mining stock
Address Owner, Box 327. Phoenix,
Arizona.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
RAILROAD TEST
CASE SET FOR JAN. 8
Both Government and Railroad At
torneys Said to Be Virtually
Ready for Argument.

WASHINGTON, Dec Il-Arguments
ON the constitutionahty of the Adamson
S-hour law were today set by the supreme
court for Jan. IS. Both government and
railroad attorneys are said to be vir-
tually ready for the argument. For the
government Solicitor Gen, Davis, Assist
ant Attorney General G. Carroll Todd and
+. Marvin Underwood and Special Assist
ant Hagerman will defend the laws con
stitutionalty.
Walker d. Hines of New York will head
the railroad counsel. Arthur Miller will
represent the Mississippi, Oklahoma and
Gulf railroad. Postponement of the
courts decision until after Jan. | did not.
according to the attorneys. materially al
feet the interests of those involved.
The stipulation suspending all litigation
over the law pending decision requires
the railroad to keep special accounts OF
wages due employees under the law so that
they may be paid promptly if the consti-
tutionality is sustained
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
DOWNS FALLS FROM
CABLE INTO RIVER
Newfane Farmer Has Narrow Escape
from Drowning when Trolley Over
West River Gives Way.
Especial to The Reforrner.)

NEW ANE, Dec. IL.
George a. Downs, a farmer 20 wears or
more of age, fell from self propelled
trolley car over West river Sunday morn
ing and narrowly escaped drowning He
lives on the east side of the river near
the .. Il. Wright place and delivers milk
on the west side. For this purpose he had
constructed cable across the river and
suspended car from it, and by means
OF a rope he was accustomed to pull him
sell and milk cans across in the car.
After delivering milk yesterday he
started back home and the contrivance
broke and let him fall some 20 feet into
deep water. He clung to the rope and
worked his way back to the west side and
went to the home of Miss Marie Williams.
where he had delivered milk a short time
before.
He was shivering with cold and was
chilled through, and Miss Williams cared
for him as best she could.
Mrs. Downs saw the wire 90 down and
knew there had been an accident. She
rushed from her home to the rivers edge.
but saw nothing Of her husband and then
telephoned to Miss Williams and learned
that he was there. 1t was arranged that
Harry Howe should come for him and
take him home by way of Brookline.
Mr.. Downs hurt one arm and bumped
his head, raising a large bunch A move
ment IS on foot to build him a foot bridge
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
POOR IN LONDON
ARE NOT SUFFERING
Women Able to Earn Enough Money
for Food-Fish and Eggs Unat-
tainable LuXuries.

LONDON, Dee. u.--Welfarc workers in
t he great East End report that families in
that district have suffered much less than
might have been expected from the high
cost of food
The SIX penny meal which used to in
clude three pence worth of meat penny S
worth of green vegetables, penny's worth
ot potatoes and a penny's worth of bread,
IS however, thing of the past. Fish and
eggs are now unattainable luxuries. But
the housekeepers buy more beans and
cereals than they used to do, and as al
ways they buy great quantities of bread.
Most of these families would feel the
pinch severely were it not for the fact that
the women are all at work And welfare
workers insist that the work which the
East End women are doing has in many
cases been a great boon to them physically
as well as financially One fragile woman.
tor instance, is lifting heavy sacks in a
flour mill, others are screening coal and
handling eight tons to every five tons for
melly handled by the men they have re-
placed. In addition, these women are do
ing their own housework and caring for
their children at hours when a man would
be done for the day The reasons given
Tor their fitness are significant As one
report phrases it, they are now earning
enough to feed themselves properly" and
they are freed for the first time from the
weekly worry of providing food for Friday
and Saturday from an empty purse"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
Unable to Go to Buckingham
Palace with Members of
His Cabinet
SUFFERING FROM
A SEVERE CHILL
Andrew Bonar Law and Other Mem
bers Of the Ministry Received the
Seals of Their Offices - Government 9
Policy Postponed to Thursday.

LONDON. Dee. u.-Premiar LIoyd
George is III. He was unable to g1 to
Buckingham palace today with the mem.
bcrs ct his cabinet to receive the seals of
office tr-m King George. Official announce
ment was made that the Premier was SUE
tcring from a severe chill and that on thr
advice OF his physician was remaining M
door.
Andrew Bonar Law and the other mean
bcrs OF the ministry who are not required
To seek reelection on the assumption of
Office and also the lord. who are COOPER
aflng with the new administration went tn
the palace today. kissed the hand of the
Nng and received their seals of office.
The members who must be reelected
and the ministers who are members of
neither house for whom seats must bc
found are taking over their Offices and
viii conduct them as though all official
iormahtles had been complied with. The
statement concerning the governments
policy probably viii be POSTPONED until
Thursday, when a vote Of credit is moved
A strong policy in regard to the control
off shipping, mines, food and man power
is looked for
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
Important Note Ready and
Undoubtedly to Be Pre-
sented Tomorrow
DEMANDS EXPECTED
TO BE VERY DRASTIC
May Require Complete Demobilization
Of the Army, Restoration of Control
by the Entente Over the Coast and
Telegraph and Railway Lines.

LONDON, Dee. 1.-THE latest 70.
port from Athens says that the note Of
the entente government to Greece il
ready and undoubtedly will be present.
ed tomorrow The note viii be short
and in the nature of a preliminary TO
second note which viii contain moro
detailed demands. 1t is indicated that
the demands on Greece NAV require
complete rehabilitation of the arm.
restoration Of control by the entente
over the coast and telegraph and rail
ways and the relief CT the imprisoned
Nenlzellsts. Advices from the British
minister indicate that conditions are
more calm. Large numbers of allied
nationals continue to leave Athens.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
GEN. PETAIN TO
SUCCEED JOFFRE
Defender of Verdun, Colonel at the Out
break of War, to Be Command
er-in-Chief.

PARIS, Dee. l1.-Private adviccs
from Paris received here today telling
Of the secret proceedings in the French
chamber of deputies during the last
week confirm previous reports that Gen.
Petain. the defender Of Verdun, is to
succeed Gen. Joffre in supreme com
mand of all the allied forces on the
Western battle front, the first result of
radical changes in the organization
which are to follow the concentration
of the management of the war in a
small council, as has been done in Eng
land. Gen. Petain. little known outside
the French army, was a colonel at the
outbreak of the war
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
PROSECUTORS HAVE
STRONG EVIDENCE
Hope to Prove That Orders for Destruc-
tion Of Property Came from Ger
man Consul General.

S.AN FRANCISCO. Dee. lI.-Letters
and original copies OF kilograms alleged fo
have been written by some of the defend
ants in the case OF Franz Bopp. German
consul general here. and SIX other, CHARGED
with having violated the neutrality of the
United States 10y conspiring 20 DESTROY
commerce ammunition Of the entente al
lles-were ready to be presented bv the
government today at the opening of the
second week Of the trial. Federal prosecu-
tors said they hoped by admission of these
communications to prove that orders for
the destruction Of bridges and canals Of
Canada and the explosion Of dynamite
barge in Seattle harbor last year came di
rect from the German consular officials
here.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
TODAY'S WAR SUMMARY

Indications today point more strongly
than ever TO the probability that the new
defense lines of the Rumanians will be
drawn along the Buzeu river, the south
boundaries of MoIdavia. Reports from Pc
tronad indicate considerable success by
the Rumanians in holding up the leu
tonic advance along the railroad to the
town OF Bu2eu
1t is necessary to the apparent purpose
.ot the Iumanians for them to prevent an
Austro-German advance here until their
forces further south have reached the
Buzcu. These Rumanian forces are threat
.cncd not only 10y Field Marshal Won Mack
.cnsen'- Danube army, but by new contin-
gents OF Bulgarians which have crossed the
Danube between Silica and Tchernavoda
Meanwhile the Russians are hammering
away at the Austro-Gcrman line on the
western frontier of Moldavia and report
making hcadway in the valleys running
toward the west
There has been little fighting Of an
important nature on other fronts
In Macedonia Scrbians report having
driven BuIgarians back in one sector north
cast of Monastir. On the Franco-Begian
front little has developed beyond intermit-
tent artillery activity in the Somme area
and aviation operations on a considerable
scale
Berlin today reports pursuit of the
I;umanians continuing as planned by the
Ieutonlc command. despite heavy rains
and the destruction Of bridges behind the
Ietreatng troops. Resistance was encoun-
tered at some places, but this was over.
come, it is declared. The capture Of sev-
eral thousand additional prisoners Is an
nounced. Another heavy attack by tine
French and Syrans on the Macedonian
front was repulsed, according to German
headquarters
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
HIGHER COMMAND OF
ARMY NOT SETTLED
Decision After the New Government of
France Is Endorsed by a Vote
Of Confidence.

PARIS, Dec. ll.-Premicr BRAND
was busy all day Sunday seeing not
only politicians. but prominent business
men and manufacturers, in view of the
new combination to facilitate which all
ministers and under secretaries Will
hard IN their designations. In the
meantlme, according to the Matin. the
reorganization OF the higher command
IN the army, being an esscntiallv ad-
miuistrativc question. will not he set
tied until after the new government
makes its bow TO the chamber of depu-
ties ON Tuesday and is endorsed by a
vote of confidence.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
RUMANIANS ON OFFENSIVE.
Drove Back Teutonic Invaders Distance
. of Several Kilometers.

LONDON, Dee. 1.-THE stand made
b. the retreating Rumanian army east
of Ploechti resulted in the driving back
cf the Teutonic forces distance of
several kilometers, according to a Pet
rograd despatch reiayed in a wireless
message from Rome today. In the
course of the Rumanian attacks two
hostile squadrons are said to have
been annihilated.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
AMERICANS FIGHT
AGAINST VILLISTAS
Reports from Field Headquarters Indi-
cate Engagements in Progress
Five Days.

FIELD HEADQUARTERS. American
army in Mexico, Dec. ll.-Reports brought
to headquarters by travellers tell of fight
ing between Americans and Villistas
which have been in progress during the
last five days. Employees on the Rabricora
ranch, an American owned property. un-
der their foreman. Maximo Marquee, have
defeated bandit bands several times re-
Gently and it is believed possible that resi-
dents OF the district, encouraged by the
success of Marquee, have broadened their
operations to combat both scattered bands
Of bandits and Nillstas
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
NEW DEMURRAGE
RATES IN FORCE
Aimed at Preventing Use of Cars for
Storage Purposes - Increased
Charge After 48 Hours.

The new demurrage rates of the Central
Vermont and Boston & Maine railroads
became effective this morning As in
the past the consignee is allowed IS
hours free time in which to unload freight
For the first day after that s. is charged.
~ the next day, 81 the third day and s.
Tor each day thereafter. This is an effort
on the part OF the railroads to force ship
pers to unload cars promptly and not use
them for storage purposes as was some
times done when the demurrage rate was
only 81 or s. a dav.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
SUCCESSFUL BoMBARDMENT.
Austro-Hungarian Naval Air Squad
ron Dropped Bombs on Italians.

BERLIN, Dee. II. by wireless to SAY
Nill'.-Au Austro-Hungarian naval air
squadron on Dee, 6, in spite of unfa
Norablc weather, bombarded success
fully the aviation station at Belgena
and hattries of Sooba, says an Austrian
admiralty statement todaY. Direct hits
were scored upon three hangers. All
the machines returned undamaecd.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
EXTEND LINES IN
GERMAN EAST AFRICA
British Make Important Advance and
Capture White Officers, Troops
and Natives,

LONDON. Dec. lI,-Successful British
operations IN German East Africa by
winch the British line of investment was
advanced 60 miles along front of 200
miles are described in Reuters despatch
from Nrgoro. The advance was made
from New lringa to the coast. In the
course OF the operation a detached Ger
man corps consisting of : white officers.
y white soldiers and 240 native soldiers
was captured. howitzer, three Maxim
guns and 400 cattle were among the booty
taken.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
In Odd Fellows Temple

Monday night at 7.3O-Rcgular meet
ing of Wautastiquct lodge. Nomiua-
tion of officers; first degree will he
worked.
TUESDAY, ncr. =. 80 p. m Regular
meeting OF Dennis Hcbckah lodge. Re
hekah degree viii be conferred: also nomi-
nation OF officers tor the ensuing year.
Refreshments
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
WRECKED BY EXPLOSION.
Many Men Buried in Ruins of Quaker
Oats Plant in Peterboro, Ont.

PETERBoRO, Ontario, Dee. 1I.-An
explosion in the engine room of the
Quaker Oats plant here today blew
down the walls of the building burying
as yet an unknown numb Of employees
IN the ruins, which caught fire. Twelve
already have been rescued and taken
to the hospital severely injured.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
BANDITS ARE ACTIVE.
Cut It's Railroad and Telegraph Lines
Near Chihuahua City.

il AREZ, Mexico, Dee. 1l.-An un,
official report was current here TODAY
that the railroad line and telegraph line
bad been cut between Chihuahua CITY
and Santa Rosalia. Reports in Chi
huahua City were believed to have
caused Villa troops to cut the railroad
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
First Baptist Church

TUESDAY. Dec II. alter school.-Thc
Junior Endcayor society will hold social
in the chapel
Tuesday, Dec T., 7.3o p. Mission
study class at the meeting of Young pco.
pie, in charge OF Mrs Gcorgc T. Tomkin-
son ard Mrs. Fred l.. smith The subject
will bc The Mountain Whites.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11

LONDON, Dee. 1.-THE Greek bat
tIeship Hydra. which is under the con
troll of the entente allies. has intercept
cd, the Greek advices say, wireless mes
sages from King Constantine addressed
to Berlin. All the Greek communities
in Egypt, have announced their aIleei-
ance to King Constantine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
THE WEATHER.
Cloudy Tonight and Tuesday-Pr Probably
Snow-Variable Winds.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-THE
weather forecast: Cloudy tonight and
Tuesday. Probably snow. Moderate
variable winds becoming east
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11

The sound of the military rifle bullet
travelling at 800 feet a second, is like
that of long blacksnake whip, vio-
lently cracked. However, the bullet
beats the sound, and if man struck
by one hears cracking it is from
some other missile.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
DESTROYER SUNK.
French Warship Colhded with British
Transport, Berlin Reports.

BERLIN. Dec. IL, by wireless to
Sayyille.-The Over Seas News agency
gays: German newspapers state that
the French destroyer Yatagan, sunk in
collision with British transport. is the
htth French destroyer lost in this way
during the war
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
DEATHS.

In West Brattleboro, Dee II, George
Warren Burnham, u.
In Cavendish, Dec 6. Major Charles
G. Gould, -, a native of Windham and
a resident of Washington, D. c., many
years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11

It's up to the spinster to learn how
to strike match.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11
HANES OFF AGAIN.
Germany Tells Switzerland to Mind
Her Own Business.

PARIS, Dee. ll.--Germauy IS reply To-
the Swiss note regarding the deporta-
tiou in Belgium has been received. ac.
cording 10 information from Benc. II
rs most politely wordcd. but ucverthc-
less makes clearly understood that
switzerland has no ground for inter
icring with events in Belgium unless
her own interests are affected.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11

No previous report had been received
rn the sinking Of tn Yatagan.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-12-11

Other people s self admiration proves
that there is no accounting for tastes.