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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
STRIVING TO AVERT BREAK.
EFFORTS BEING MADE TO SET.
TIE RAILWAY DISPUTE.
Nctling Normal Yct-WasIIingtOn or.
fcials, However, Take Steps Look
ing to Adjustment OF Trouble.

Washington, Aug. 3.-While the
strike vote of 100000 railroad en-
plOyes was being counted in New
York every agency of the federal gov
ernment affected by the situation was
preparing today to do all possible to
avert a final break between the rail-
roads and the workmen. William c.
Chambers, commissioner of the
board of mediation and Cancellation.
was in communication with President
Wilson during the day, though board
officials pointed out that nothing OF
formal character could de done until
the railroad managers and represen-
tatives of the employees resumed ne
gotiations next week.
A call was issued for a meeting to-
morrow morning of the senate COM
merce committee to decide whether
hearings will be held on Chairman
Newlands' resolution proposing an in
vestigation by the interstate COM
merce commission of hours of labor
on railroads and urging the en-
ployers and employees to postpone a
settlement Of their difficulties until
report can be made. Hours of la
bor constitutes one of the chief causes
of the threatened strive.
The Chamber Of Commerce of the
United States, which yesterday ap-
pealed to President Wilson for fed
cral intervention to prevent a strike,
Is urging action on the resolution.
The chamber is considering calling a.
conference Of representatives of COM
mercial organizations to impress on
congress the necessity of taking some
Immediate step.
The president late today designated
q. w. w. Hanger, assistant commits
sioner Of the board of mediation and
Cancellation as member Of the
board. The law stipulates that there
shall be three members, but Judge
Martin A. Knapp. chairman, and
William L. Chambers. commissioner,
have served alone because an official
OF the department. Of labor designated
as the third member when the board
was formed, has not qualified for the
place.
I Judge Knapp ard Mr.. Chambers
asked the president to increase the
membership because the work Of the
board already has become great and
the threatened railroad strike has
added to the necessity Of having an
other member. 1..
Administration officials said eyery-
thing possible would be done to avert
strike. If all other steps fail, it is
probable President Wilson will make
a personal appeal to the railroad
managers and the employees urging
them to effect "A settlement in the
interest oc the public. The question
may be discussed at tomorrow's cabi-
net meeting.
President Wilson asked Commits
sioner Chambers to come to the
White House tonight and talk over
prospects for settleemnt of the diff
ference between the railroads and
their employees but the commissioner
had another engagement and confer
ence was postponed until tomorrow.
1t is understood they will go over the
whole situation carefully then.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
France I'm To l'iniSl,J

Paris, Aug. 5.-President POincare
sent King George telegram on the
second anniversary of the war, saying
that France is as resolute as England
to carry on the war to a finish.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
Negro EIcctrOcutcd.

Raleigh, N. c.. Aug. 4.--John Saw
age, negro. wan electrocuted In the
State prison here today for the mur
der several months ago of an aged
white man In Washington county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
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oQeeoA1 . 1he Daily Ittsm.
Nashington. Aug. %--Rscrstary OF
eoeAe LANSING and Minister Brun. Of
pennArk today sisnsd the American
pouleh tssaty for the purchase Of the
panteh Wet Indies for twenty -fivs
nnlseu dollars. The treaty was signed
n New York city. Acting Secretary
- state Polk wss immediately noti.
- ne details we're not made pub
~.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09

osv. loann1ne Wm Aaarsss Deaeeates
q Gsesns1lDs eameca Gonpers 4

~ w. S1m4s<7D ASSNoB8eCU
g Gsoensi1Ds-eamacl Gonpers h
Mw1os4
Co)unbia. Aug. >.-Pians are being
porse6tsd for the annual meeting Of
~ otata Federation Of Labor. to be
he11 IN orssnvills August IL and 1b.
xebor examinations In Columbia viii
sopA- osIssatss to the convention II
= tnpeeted that more than 60 dele
49, wiIl attend the gathsrins. A fea-
ssrs q the mssting VIII be banquet
- che Chick Springs hotel. r
Aanass oompsra president Of the
Anertean Federation OF Labor. has
~ Invited 70 attend tht eonveution
ga eplivsr an address. 1lis accept
eneo has not been received a yst.
oev. 1fannins viii be among the
pcAksss -. the convention. The a.
o5ep a wsseems to th& visiting dsls-
ou1es WI - delivered by Mayor
Wtbs y osssnviils.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
Another Child Stricken.

Greenville, Aug. Ga fourth case
Of infantile paralysis has been dag
noscd in this section this latest case
discovered today is in mill village.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
STRIKE IN PHILADELPHIA.

Street Car Men Make Demands and
Threaten 10 Strike Tonight.
Philadelphia. Aug. 5.-The street
car union threatens q strike unless
the demands are met tonight. An ulti-
matum has been sent the company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
FIRE AT FORTRESS MONROE.
Pier ut Old Fort With Large Store OF
Munitions Burned.

Norfolk, Aug. 5.-The government
begins an investigation into the fire
that partly destroyed the pier at Old
Fort, near Fortress Monroe, where
large Quantity of munitions were
stored
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09

14nsvay Workers Want 70 Avold
Strike.

16nsvay Workers Want TO Avosd
Chicago. Aug. "A national ,.am-
petgn among all railroad employees not
comprised In the four brotherh oods
who are voting on . strike was started
today TO obtain issislation by COMPRESS
10 empower sorno body to settle all
disputss a. 70 wages between rail-
roads and employss. whether organix-
q or unor0anissd.
y. 2. Trasisr Of Nashville. chairman
81 ~ committee OF railroad employees
outslds the four brstherhoods. said
pstssiens for such legislation had been
aensd BY majority Of men employed
On Southern roads. and that the move-
mont would be made national IN
scope.
Tho committee contends that 80 per
cent. OF railroad employees are not In.
clu1sd among the trainmen. These
men include construction. repair. shop.
once snd operating department en-
ployss. Their wages are much small
sr than those Of the trainmen. Il Is
said. and . strike would throw many
OF thsm out Of work and reduce their
chancss for an increase especially II
the trainmen gained an increase. II IL
contsnded by tho committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
GERMAN RESISTANCE STRONGER

Won Hindenberg Putting up Stronger
Fight hut Russians Not Checked.
Petrograd. Aug. There has been
a perceptible stiffening Of the Aus.
trian and German resistance since
Gen. Hindenberg was placed in su-
preme command. but Russians con-
unue to make progress In Volhynia,
near kovei. where they captured a
number Of powerfully fortified po-
Sitions and In the Carpathians of
Gaitcia. The Teutons attacks there
were defeated. In Volhynia, along
the Stokhod river the Russians captur-
ed Zuyjin. KOstianiec and Renieuv VIII
lagos.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09

Copenhagen. Aug. 5.-National
Lidene, the leading Danish newspa per
bitterly denounces the sale of the
Danish West Indies to America.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-08-09
ITALY BREAKS WITH GERMANY

AL business Relations Severed and
German Concerns Seized.
Home. Aug. Sit Is officially ar
hounced that all business relations
with Germany have been broken and
the government has taken over all
concerns financed by the Germans.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
FAVORABLE REPORT ON
 BIG VERDE PROJECT

George Gorusch, hydraulic engin- eer of Chicago, has concluded an in vestigation of the undertaking of the Arizona Hydraulic Power Co.,, below Camp Verde, and his report will be favorable to stockholders back of this huge movement. He has returned to St. Louis. He was a guest, while in the country, of E. H. Meek, the pro- jector of the electric power project, which IS to Serve copper mines of Gila county. It is probable that con struction of this big power plant will begin forthwith. All engineers have made favorable reports of the feasi- bility of the undertaking, and it is stated the many mines of the field it is to tap, are anxiously awaiting the electric service to be installed. Pre- viously surveys had been made from the works to the new field.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
NEW YEAR SHAFT
 HOUSE HIT BY LIGHTNING
(From Thursdays DaiIy)

Lightning struck transformer at the shaft house of the New Year
 mine, in Chaparral early yesterday morning. The building was instant ly enveloped in flames and burned to the ground. All the machinery is be- lieved to have been badly damaged, and future operations will be dis turbed by lack of power facilities. The misfortune to overtake this property at this time IS to be regretted. Oper- ations were started only a short time ago, and deep development was under hcadway by the owner, H. K. Behn, who had revived his holdings after a suspension of many years. Recent exploration in reopening and extend ing old levels was attended with good determinations, but further work will be handicapped until new plant
 is substituted.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
PRESCOTT BEAUTY
 WEDS NAVY OFFICER
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Prescott friends of Miss Ellen Brandon O'Sullivan will be interested 10 learn of her marriage which oc- cured at San Diego, on August 26 to Harry Conrad Mcbride, the event be- ing solemEized at the Lady of the Angels church, at Del-Mar-by the Sea Miss Margaret O'Sullivan attended her sister, while Terence B. Cosgrovc, city attorney of San Diego, acted as best man.
 The bride is the second youngest daughter of County Attorney and Mrs. P w. O'Sullivan. The groom is ! lieutenant in the U. s. Navy, and met his bride five years ago while she was attending the San Diego High school. The happy pair will spend their honeymoon visiting Yosemite valley. and touring coast cities. Mrs. Mcbride was born in Prescott, and is graced with a fascinating and vivaci- ous personality.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
DEFER OPENING OF
 THE WOMAN'S HOME
(From Saturdays Daily.)

(. F. Osburn. secretary of the State
 board of control, made announcement yesterday that the women's annex to
 the Pioneers Home in Prescott will not be opened for many months to come, owing to lack of funds with which to provide furnishings. He re- ceived short time ago an additional S5,0O0 from the Parsons estate and this sum has been applied to the S25,- 900 used in construction of the struc- ture. Ultimately $l5,O00 will be re- ceived from the bequest, but in the before the institution is ready for pioneer Arizona women, enactment to meet the de- ficiency will have to be appropriated. Mir. Osburn believes that women's clubs of Arizona should be invited to take up the matter of providing for that the home may be opened in the near future.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
SHEEL|TE STRIKE OCCAS|ON|NC
 INTEREST
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS
 OF WASHINGTON ARE , COMING TO MAKE AN
 INVESTIGATION.
(From Fridays Daiiy.l

Louis Bernard, who is interested in the Flora mine of Hassayampa dis trict, has received advices from Wash ington that the geological survey is to send engineers to make an examina- tion of the property, since the dis covery of sheelite was made. It was asked that samples of the ore be for warded at once.
 A shipment of several pounds of unassorted raw product was sent dur ing the week, by Mir. Bernard. It contains heavy percentage of the rare mineral. as well as silver values that run to 5 ounces to the ton.
 The owner stated yesterday that since the sheelite condition had been encountered the driving ahead of the tunnel had been extended for over SO feet and to date had reached a point in of 2S0 feet. Determinations are satisfactory by a vein of ore up to IS inches in width being exposed, the value of which reaches to $40 per ton in sheelite and over 5 ounces in silver. To date there are on the dump ten tons, and arrangements are being closed to begin shipping at once Af- ter the arrival of the geological en- gineers from Washington, it is ex- pccted that some important develop ments may arise to affect the future of this property. The Flora has been active at intervals for many years, but the discovery of sheelite in the old dump was accidentally made only last month.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
FILES SUIT AGAINST
 LANZENDORFF ESTATE (From Wednesdays Daily)

Otto Spencer yesterday filed suit in the Superior court against John NJ. Sullivan ,eXecutor of the estate Of Clara Lanzendorff, deceased, for S57295 alleged due him from the es- tate, and costs. Spencer alleges that from January P to May 30 last he was employed by the deceased as nurse and companion in Jerome and Los Angeles. He alleges he has de- manded wages due for this service of Sullivan and has been refused. He asks that the court award him judg- ment for $450 for his services as nurse and companion and $l22.95 for funds alleged to have been advanced by him at the request of the deceased.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
MOST PERFECT MAN
 LIVES IN WINDY CITY
(From Sundays daiiy.)

The perfect man has been discov- ered,-he admits it. No, girls, he is not Francis x. Bushman, J. Warren
 Kerrigan nor even Charlie Chaplin, but an obscure resident of the fam ous windy city, Chicago. This man wrote letter to the Chamber of Commerce asking for any information regarding reliable position. After reading over the list of his good points, 1t is doubtful if any position, other than that of president of the United States, would be worthy of his time.
 Here is the way the "perfect man describes himself: Am sober, steady. intelligent, educated single man; possess good business qualities; anxious to prove worth and ability. My quiet tastes, plain habits and pleasant congenial disposition, fit me to go or locate anywhere, so long as perseverance, punctuality, honesty, sobriety and the faithful performance of all duties entrusted to my care will be appreciated. I use no liquor. nor tobacco in any form, do not gamble and have not been i'll a day in p years"
 As the farmer said when he went 10 the circus and saw a giraffe, There aint no sich animal"
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
LONE RUMANIAN EN-
 THUSES OVER HOMELAND
(From Fridays Daily.)

V. Geriesea enjoys the distinction of being the only known Rumanian who makes this county his home. He is a placer miner by vocation, bu: dabbles in goat raising along Ban ming creek when gold hunting is at a standstill from lack of water.
 The entry of his country into the European war occasioned him few days ago to reveal his nativity, when he gave a very interesting recital of what it requires to make soldier in his country. He said that the private on the line had as clear a conception of military duty as any officer of tho United States army with the rank O captain or lieutenant This is due to the compulsory educational system of the homeland, beginning at the age of F years, and military training in the infantry service of three years. followed with three additional years in other arms of the service, fits the soldier for any duty. The expiration of military training and educational work does not cease until the subject has reached the age of 21 years.
 Geriesea says that Rumania can readily call into action a million men all skilled in the art of war, of ex- ceptionally fine physical ability, and with patriotism that will startle the world. The population is over 7,0O0,- GOO, and in scattered provinces of Austria-Hungary, about 2,00O,0Oo more. The country has been domin- ated since 1878 by German nobles, oi whom the present king is a prince oi the reigning family.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06

than in the erection of hospitals. Phoenix and the Salt River valley of fer unusual advantages to health seekers from all parts of the world. The erection of hospital at Phoenix will be blessing to multiplied thou sands of people
 The Right Rev J. w. Atwood. Protestant Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Arizona, heartily endorses f. in the following words:
 There is great need for more hos pital accommodations in Phoenix. I am glad to hear of the new building enterprise I wish the work success i nevery way"
 F.. s. Gaddis, the financial field agent, is now in Prescott for the pur- pose Of informing our citizens of the distressing demand for such an ele- project.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
ARIZONA MINES SHOW HEAVY
 OUTPUT
OFFICIAL DATA GIVEN PUBLICITY SHOWS AS FOUNDING INCREASE IN PRODUCTION.
(From Thursdays Daily.l

Through the courtesy of J. H. Rob- inson, secretary of the Arizona Chap ter of the American Mining Congress the mineral production of Arizona for 1915 is given publicity for the first time, as authorized by the U. s. geo. logical survey. The official figures are interesting as well as surprising, for Arizona again assumes the lead over all other copper producing divis- ions of the nation. From the report the following data is obtained:
 The total value of all minerals pro- duced during the year of 1915 was SoO.SO6,349, as against $59,955,O29 for 1914.
 The total production of copper for 1915 was 45o,S72,2o5 pounds, as against 393,Ol7,4 400 for the preceding year.
 Cochise leads in this metal, with Gila second, Pinal third and Yavapai fourth.
 In gold, Mohave was first with 78, 67S.S9 fine ounces, Cochise second with 5o,205.2o fine ounces and Yava- pai third with 3S,3O7.3o fine ounces.
 Silver shows Cochise as first with 3,034,714 fine ounces, and Yavapai second with l.343,363 fine ounces.
 Lead shows Cochise as first with l3,l29,004 pounds, and Mohave as second with 6,459,557 pounds.
 In spelter, Mohave far outclassed any other division of the State with H,3S2.S49 pounds. Its nearest rival was Yavapai with 432,5S2 pounds.
 The total value of all minerals pro- duced by counties shows the follow ing:
 Cochise, S33,259,7SS; Coconino, Sl2,- 9l3; Gila, SlS,3Sl ,Ooo: Graham, Sl6,- l9l; Greenlee, S9,O3O,So6; Maricopa, S300,S67; Mohave, S4,4O5,So4; Pima, S692, 2,497: Pinal, Sl2,l32,599 Santa Cruz, $293,023; Yavapai, S11 1851 ,6SS; Yuma S3o2,S ,So4.
 In number of producing mines, Navapai leads with 107. Its nearest rivals are Cochise with e, and Yuma with 5o.
 The total number of reducing mines
 
 against 395 for 1914. Every mineral, with the exception of gold, showed an increased produc ton during 1915 over that of 1914, the loss in gold being less than 1000 fine ounces. The increase during 1915 of short tons of ore produced was 1,602, 2,532 over that of 1914.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
ASK FOR LETTERS
 OF ADMINISTRATION
(From Saturdays Daily)

Two petitions for letters of admin istration were filed in the Superior court Thursday. Both will be heard by Judge Smith on September 1lth. H. L. Bainum asked to be appointed administrator of the estate of Fred Lust, deceased. The estate consists only of claim against the Arizona Power Company for the dangerous condition of a high power transmits sion line near Jerome, alleged to have been the cause of Lust's death, June 20th, last. Daisy Lust. of Santa Mon- ica, Cal, widow of the deceased, is said to be the only heir.
 Clarence C. Jackson asked to be ap- pointed administrator of the estate of F. Jackson, his wife, who died August l last. The estate con sists Of land valued at S620 and $1 ,325 cash.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
OLD MOGOLLON ROAD
 IS IN GOOD SHAPE
(From Wednesdays Daily)

(From Wednesdays Daily)
 For the benefit of those who desire to make the trip in auto, the old Mogollon wagon road out of Camp Verde to Flagstaff was reported yes tcrday by State Division Engineer F. R. Goodman as again in fair condi- ton. By going via Rattlesnake Tanks the grade is easy, and that route has been traversed recently by many auto parties. who report an enjoyable trip. Mir Goodman also stated that the road in Yavapai to the boundary line of Coconino is in excellent condition. It is believed that the latter county will outlay quite a large sum to att tract Eastern tourists next Summer, owing to the popularity of Oak creek as trout fishing center.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06

re-enacted by Miss Grace Sparkes,
 secretary of the Chamber of Com
 merce, while she and her father, Tom
 Sparkes, were travelling from San
 Francisco 10 Seattle last week. Miss
 Sparkes and her father left Prescott several weeks ago with the intention of visiting every city of any size from Tia Juana, Mexico, to Vancouver, B. C., and they succeeded.
 As their steamer left San Fran cisco, Babe" noticed the wireless room and immediately decided that it would be great sport to send wire less message to some one. As Pres colt has no wireless station, Babe" could think of nothing to do but to send a wireless to some hotel in Seattle, her destination. She wrote cut request for accommodations handed it to the wireless operator, watched him tickle some funny look ing keys and walked away, rather dis, appointed with her experience.
 When she and her father reached Seattle, however. they found the city with Summer tourists coming and going to and from Alaska, and were informed at the hotel that had not the wireless message been re- ceived they would not have been able to secure any accommodations what ever. So Babe" now is confident that sending wireless dispatches is the greatest sport in the world, out side of watching Doc" Pardce ride Zebo.
 Seattle, according to the secretary, is the livest city on the Pacific coast, even livelier than li'l or Frisco. | Babe" says she was seasick only once, and that was when she went to Catalina. She claims she was only l sick then "out of sympathy for the | other passengers"
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
MRS. MILLER IS SUM
 MOVED IN LOS ANGELES
Special Correspondence.

DPSAldl SOilNSpOlluNlNG.
 JEROME, Aug. 29.-A telegram re- ccived by C. A. Minty at the Miller Company's store this morning, an rounced the death of Mrs. T. F. Mil Ter, in Los Angeles, early this morn ing. Death was not expected, and came while the elderly woman slept Since an operation was performed on Mrs. Miller Tuesday of last week for cancer, recovery seemed probable, and until the final telegram announc- ing her death, dispatches from her bedside to Jerome had held a very hopeful tone for an early recupera- ton from the effects of the operation.
 Mrs. Miller is survived by her hus- band, four sons, Walter, Charles, Evans and Clark Miller, and one daughter, Mrs. E. E. Bennett, all of whom were with her since the opera ton, MT. and Mrs. Charles Miller and Mir and Mrs. Evans Miller leaving for Los Angeles at that time As late as Sunday strong hopes for her re- covery were held one, and her sudden death was a decided shock to relatives and friends Mrs. Miller had occas- ionally visited Jerome in the early days. The stores of T. F. Miller Co.,, both at Jerome and at Clarkdale, were closed this morning and will remain closed today as a token of respect to Mrs. Miller.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-09-06
NEW YEAR GROUP
 ACTIVELY OPERATING
CFrom Wednesdays Daily

NTiOn " cQHcsQdy Daliy.)
 H. K. Bchn, owner of the New Year group, in Chaparral, was visit or to the city yesterday and reported the property actively under develop ment, with E. C. Koepke in charge. The running of a cross-cut from the 500-foot level toward the footwall is the main movement for the present, and from which satisfactory deter minations in an ore content are ex- pected to result. The reviving of the New Year, from its past record in ore showing, is regarded as one of the most important undertakings to be initiated in that gold belt in recent years. The early history of the prop, erty gives it an excellent rating.