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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
NEW OPERATORS IN CHARGE OF
 THE UNION
MILL STARTS TO MAKE TEST RUNS AND MINE WORK IS NOW UNDER HEADWAY.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

The closing of the big deal by which the Union mine holdings of John s. Jones were taken over recently by D. NJ. Locey and other operators of the East. has been followed by oper- ations being inaugurated.
 Ten miners are now at work, and the ten-stamp mill is making test runs with free gold recoveries that are re- ported as satisfactory Mir Locey ar rived from the camp in Chaparral yes terday and is enthusiastic over under ground conditions, stating that he found the situations at different points better in ore content than represented by the former owner. Before larger development is decided upon, the diff ferent zones of the Union will be en- tered and mill runs made of all ore conditions to determine what line of action will be decided upon for the future in carrying out line of ex- tensive operations. When the system of treatment is definitely settled l00- ton plant will be built. So far as de- velopment has progressed Mir. Locey stated yesterday he is very much pleased with the property. He will be joined at the camp later by his Eastern associates.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
THESE HIGH GRADERS
 HAD PLENTY OF NERVE (From Saturdar's Dailyl

One of the boldeSt crimes ever committed in this section. was that oi a few days ago, when thieves entered the hoisting house and the mill build ing of the old Yeager Canyon Copper Co.,, and stripped the machinery of every copper article from both plants. the loss running into several hundred dollars. An inspection of the prem ises disclosed wagon tracks at both places, from which may be judged the heavy weight of the loot that requir- ed hauling away. This crime is but one of many committed in this sec ton in recent months in securing cop per articles from different plants, and in three known cases wagon was re- quired to take away the many fixtures stolen, consisting principally of cop per construction. As yet not single arrest has been made.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01

were offering stock for sale, without having registered as selling agents. with the corporation commission, and that the proposed companies have not filed the necessary statements. Mani festly, until the organizations have been completed, compliance with these requirements was impossible. However, as they were advised that their plan constituted colorable vio. lation ef the law, even though ex- tremely technical, they paid the fine imposed in such cases, which dispos- ed of the matter. The county attor- ney took occasion to state to the court that he had investigated the entire and found that nothing had been done with any improper mo- tive, but that the defendants were in- nocently mistaken.
 The Journal-Miner regrets that any such publicity was given to the trans action as might have reflected unfav-. orably upon anyone concerned.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
BIG LEDGE ADDS MORE
 MINES TO BIG GROUP
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

The closing of two mining deals, in which the Big Ledge Company fgur- ed as buyer, was consummated on Monday in the offices of Judge John ]. Hawkins. E. c. Weaver sold to the above syndicate his interests in the Treasurer and Laurene mines. The consideration was quite heavy and a large first cash payment passed.
 The above mines were acquired by the Big Ledge for the purpose of con- solidating the Henrietta and the Gopher, both of which they are act lively operating. The Treasurer abuts on the south end of the Gopher, while the Laurene lies to the south Of the Henrietta. The Big Ledge now has a gold-copper group covering an area of approximately 300 acres, and from the north to the south end lines fully one and one-half miles of the Assure is covered.
 President LeDuc was present to take over the new holdings. He ex- pressed himself as greatly pleased with the outlook. He also stated that a subsidiary organization known as the Great Western Shelters Corpo- ration had been effected among Big Ledge stockholders and is now active ly moving ahead. The purpose of this action is 10 provide for early treatment of ores of the Henrietta, Butternut, Gopher and the newly ac- quired properties. Their plant will be located at Mayer at the site of the old Treawdell works to handle a max imum capacity of 1000 tons per day
 Mir. LeDuc states as active con- struction of the new shelter proceeds, the resources of their various proper ties will be so opened up as to make it possible 10 maintain steady opera tions of the shelter at its capacity.
 MT. Trebilcock, superintendent of the Henrietta, stated few days ago that with the present development, he could, with ten days preparation, cas- lily provide for months to come an average of at least 200 tons per day.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
SHANNON PEOPLE TAKE OVER THE
 YEAGER
OPERATIONS START TO- DAY IN RENTING OLD COPPER; NEW SUPERIN- PENDENT ARRIVES.
(From Fridays Daiiy.)

Active operations begin today on the holdings of the Yeager Canyon copper by the Shannon Copper Co.,, of Clifton, which acquired the prop crty few days ago from James A. Hope of this city.
 Under the superintendency of U. I. Fritschi, the first move to be made will be to unwater the old workings which will require some time, and a crew leaves the city today to start the work. The old machinery used in original development also is to be re- paired and an active camp is to be es- tablished on a permanent basis.
 Mir Fritschi has returned from the camp after making a general inspec- ton, and states that road conditions need improving. On this topic he is strong for the middle highway be- tween Prescott and Jerome, and ii construction begins, states his con- pany will assist literally in the under taking. He says: "If this highway is realized our camp will be a steady patron of Prescott and many articles required will be purchased in this market. In fact Prescott will be our main supply point, instead of Yeager siding on the railroad being the point of entry Rush the new road and we will be on hand to help it along. Nothing can be lost in opening up the country and in the long run ten dol lars will be returned for every dollar expended
 The advent of the Shannon people to the Yavapai copper field is one of the most important movements in re- cent years. equipped as they are with successes made and their unquestion- ed financial ability to carry out any line of development they undertake. The reviving of the Yeager under these conditions is occasioning gen. cral comment in mining circles of this section, indicating the making of an- other big copper in due time.
 In closing the deal for the Yeager a few days ago, H. H. Dyer, general mine superintendent for the Shannon company, participated, and he is asso- ciated with Mir. Fritschi, mapping out a plan of operation.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
DEATH SUMMONS LIKE THIEF IN
 THE NIGHT
GEO. w. HULL SUDDENLY
 STRICKEN YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND END
 COMES IN FEW MINUTES.
(From Fridays Daily.)

George w. Hull, one of the best known and most popular of Yavapai pioneers, passed away in this city yes terday afternoon after an illness of only 30 minutes, due to heart failure.
 He was first taken i'll after leaving the Superior court, where he had been testifying as witness in litigation over mining property in the Jerome section of which he was the former owner On leaving the court room he complained to Attorney Linney of feeling sick, particularly mentioning his difficulty in breathing. He was placed in an auto and taken at once to the Linn hotel. and a physician sum- moned. Remedies were applied but he continued to sink and less than half an hour after being stricken life had ceased at 5:30 o'clock.
 News of the death of Mir Hull oc- casioned surprise and sorrow in this community. He was an oldtime resi- dent, of prominent rating, and first arrived in the country and located at Jerome as long ago as September, 1875. He amassed during his Al years of a resident many mining claims and originally owned all of the town of Jerome. During the past year he rcaped the fruits of his investments, closing out all interests for a sum said to range close to Sl,00O,0OO, and fA h,,r, ness life and reside in Los Angeles He returned from that city only a few days ago, to give testimony in the case heard yesterday.
 The deceased had occupied many positions of trust in official life dur ing his residence in Jerome. He was mayor and councilman of that city successively, and for three terms had been member of the legislature In all his official duties he was purely representative in all dealings with the public, and disdained the call of the partisan. His private life was char itably reflected in giving to the needy on many occasions, and his benevol- ent spirit was pronounced in contrib uting only few days ago a hand some sum to the Pioneers Home in this city. Mir. Hull had passed the H-year milestone: and was born in Maine. He is survived by his widow who was at his side when the sum- mons came, while son is attending Harvard military university A broth CT also resides at Challis, Ida The remains are at Ruffner's to be pre- pared for shipment Burial will be given in San Francisco.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01

namely. perjury for swearing to q false affidavit before registration of fcer and for attempting to vote H. legally. If they do not attempt to vote, nothing will be donc
 All persons who may know of vot- CTS who are registered illegally are urged to inform the Republican coun- ty committee headquarters in the Knights of Pythias building. The phone is l2l. Any advice will be treated with the strictest confidence and no action will be taken unless the guilty parties try to vote.
 The campaign committed wants volunteers to assist in watching the vote and bringing out the voters.
 Those who can help in the work should notify Assistant Secretary A. H. Powers in person or by phone for the entire day or for any part of the day are particularly desired.
 The purpose of the committee is to see that every person who intends to vote for any part of the Republican ticket gets to the polls.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
TO EXHIBIT
 ORE AT CONFERENCE
fFrom Saturdays Daiiy.)

Charles F. Willis, director of the Arizona State Bureau of Mines at the University of Arizona, will be in charge of an office and information bureau at the American Mining con- ference to be held in Chicago, No vember B to l6. He will take with him an exhibit of mining ores from Yavapai county of sufficient size to give an idea of what this section pro- duces.
 The purpose of the general exhibit is to demonstrate the magnitude of the mining industry in this State Chairman LeRoy Anderson, of the mines and mining committee of the Chamber of Commerce, will appoint delegates to represent this county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
ONLY TECHNICAL
 VIOLATION OF THE LAW
(From Thursdays Daily.)

In yesterdays issue the Journal
 Miner published statement respect ing complaints filed against pr. L. l.. Lindsey and J. C. Mccormack, for their failure to comply with certain laws of the State, regulating the sell ing of stock in investment companies. Owing to the somewhat obscure in formation then at hand, the Journal Miner made statements respecting these gentlemen, and the companies they are connected with, that were not warranted.
 Through investigation made by this paper it develops that the Verde Her cules Company, with which pr. Lind sey is connected, and the Jerome Verde Contact Copper Company, with which NIT. Mccormack is connected, have each acquired option on large tracts of mining ground in the vicin- ity of Jerome, which is said to be valuable, and they are proceeding with the organization and incorporation of the above mentioned companies by soliciting reorganization subscrip- tions to the capital stock of the pro- posed corporations.
 The advertisements which they have published very fully and honest ly set forth the situation, and the plan under which they propose to pro- ceed. It is not proposed by either company to deliver any stock to any subscriber until enough has been sub scribed and paid for, to complete the purchase price of the properties. In the meantime, all funds received by either concern are placed in a reput- able bank, in trust, to be paid over to the company as soon as the purchase money has been raised and the plans of the company approved by the Cor poration Commission; otherwise, the money is to be returned to the sub scribers by the trustee.
 The plan is manifestly a sound and honorable one, and has been exten- sively followed in Arizona and other places.
 All the men connected with these two companies enjoy excellent repu- and are entirely above any suspicion of improper or unlawful methods. The complaint above re- ferred to merely charged that they
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
M0DERNNETHODS IN OPERATING
 OLD MINE
SILVER BELT, NEAR HUM BOLDT IS BEING DRESS ED UP WITH NE w EQUIPMENT.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

Californians behind the movement by which the Silver Belt Consolidat- ed Mines CO. was recently organized, are moving energetically to place in action this famous silver producer of early days. The Silver Belt is situat- ed near Humboldt. The arrival few days ago of two carloads Of machin- cry, in which is included a complete hoisting plant, engines, boilers and other apparatus, gives to the future of this old mine quite an interesting outlook.
 w. F. Paige, who was a factor in bringing about the rehabilitation Of the property, will be general manager. He is now on the ground directing the installation of the new plant, and su- perintending development.
 Mir. Paige comes to Arizona from South America, where he was in charge of silver mines for many years. His examination of the property was made only a few weeks ago. He was so favorably impressed that he inn mediately became subscriber to a large block of the stock.
 The equipping of the property with a modern operating plant was his first move. He plans to sink at new point on the Assure to depth of at least 1000 feet, with levels run at every 100 feet
 Production, Mir. Paige states, is a secondary condition for the present. He intends to practically open up the property.
 The Silver Belt was taken over on September lst and new shaft sunk to a depth of 50 feet. The showing was so favorable as were the results of other prospecting carried out on the we'll defined Assure, that the large operations now decided upon were the outcome.
 The big success now being made by the Arizona which has mill in oper- ation, was an additional reason for re- suming operations on the Silver Belt. the working point of which is within a few hundred feet of the end lines of the Arizona. The mineral character istics of the two are identical
 The rapid progress made in getting the Silver Belt moving ahead after so many years of idlcness is occasioning general comment.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
KIBBEY MAKING A
 WINNING CAMPAIGN

PHOENIX, Oct. 26.-Reports from all parts of the State agree that Judge Kibbey is making a winning cam paign for United States senator. In every community there are voters who know him intimately and are familiar with his excellent record on the bench and in the office of governor-men who tell their neighbors that Kibbey means what he says; men who can i'm form the newer and younger voters that Kibbey is not politician, but Is a statesman; that while he is a Repub- lican in political belief, he is the least partisan of men when in office, and as public servant he considers him self the trustee of all the people.
 These reports also lay emphasis on the fact that Judge Kibbey's argu- ments for preparedness for peace have aroused extraordinary interest everywhere. Alluding to the well known facts that when the European war began, thousands of American factories were idle, that thousands of freight cars were standing empty on side-tracks, and that hundreds of thousands of men were out of employ ment, while the balance of trade was against us to the extent of hundreds of millions, and that gold was leaving our shores by every ship to pay for foreign goods-all as the direct re- suit of the present free trade tariff Judge Kibbey has laid stress on the obvious necessity of guarding against return of these conditions when the war ends.
 Pointing out that it is the trade in war supplies which has brought fev- CT of prosperity to the country; that excluding this traffic. the balance of trade is till heavily against us; that as soon as the war stops, millions of men will return to European factories, joined by million women who have learned factory work, and that this country will be deluged with cheap foreign goods, and that following the present fever we shall have a return of the chill of 1914 unless we prepare against it, Judge Kibbey is urging the people to think for themselves, and to vote for a return to the principle of protection.
 Judge Kibbey is for tariff which will not build monopolies but high enough to protect American work ingmen from competition with the cheap labor of Europe and Japan.
 The deep interest taken by his hear CTS in these arguments is regarded as gratifying evidence of the high aver age of intelligence of Arizona voters.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
IMPORTANT FIND ANNOUNCED OF
 NEW MINERAL
YAVAPAI M INN M A N IS ADVISED BY U. s. GEO. LOGICAL SURVEY OF VALUABLE DISCOVERY.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Yavapai county's mineral possibili- ties were immensely benefited re- gently, by the accidental discovery of what the U. s. geological survey has termed pickeringite, this important information being imparted yesterday by Ed. I. Johnson "a mining operator of many years, who is in the city from the Kirkland country, where he has interests.
 Mir. Johnson is the discoverer of this mineral, samples of which he brings to the city, as well as articles which have submitted to treatment in being tanned as well as dyed. The product which is on exhibition is nothing more than salt, but the au- thorities pronounce it by its technical classification, and also state that if any deposit of volume can be procur- ed the discovery is valuable, particu- ldlig al llllS tililS' MI. JOhhSOh hoS withheld the giving of publicity to this matter, until he was advised from Washington as to the nature of the compound. He has formed copart- nership with a local mining man to start operating. He shows pieces of leather tanned after being immersed in the solution of which pickerinite IS the base. The treatment to produce the fine leather from rawhide requir- cd only Is hours. This demonstra- ton of the quality of the article was recommended by the geologists writ ten to, as we'll did they give general range of what services this mineral could be utilized for in manufacturing Paper of any texture or color is with in the sphere of this product for man. ufacturing purposes, as well is 1t es- sential in forming a base for any dye uses, with white preferred, owing to its native coloring.
 Mir. Johnson withholds, however, where the property is located, and will not entertain any investment proposition. He says the tonnage can be made heavy by developing, and since being officially advised of what his holdings are capable of doing, operations are to begin at once. It is believed this deposit is situated in the extreme western section of this county, in what is known as the desert region.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01

hibit, outside of Yavapai, and receiv- ed second money. For the best dis play of agricultural and horticultural products from one exhibitor, purple ribbon was won and also first money. For the best collection from one grower, a sweepstake ribbon was awarded Navajo county, with second money and for the best display of forage crops, from one grower, Nava- jo county was awarded the purple ribbon, and first money. In the indi- vidual exhibits Navajo county captur- ed lo blue ribbons, ten red ribbons and seven specials.
 In speaking of the Northern Ari- zona Fair, Mir. Willis, who has had years of experience in exhibit work, remarked: "I think the location of the Northern Arizona Fair grounds is the most beautiful that I have ever seen and I am going back to Navajo county full of enthusiasm for the Northern Arizona Fair. If it is with in my power, next year Navajo county will be here with at least three times the exhibit of this year. The manner in which the fair was carried out, was certainly revelation to me and l am for the Northern Arizona Fair first, last and all the time"
 In arranging the Navajo exhibit, Mir. Willis was ably assisted by a number of Navajo boys, who are at present employed by the Hassayampa Farms Company.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
DEVELOPMENT BEGINS
 ON MIDNIGHT TEST
(From Thursdays Daily. ]

Satisfactory reports concerning de- velopment on the Midnight Test group of Upper Groom creek were given yesterday by R. NJ. Merrill. The mine is being pumped out, and to date the water has been lowered below the 300-foot level. The work is making slow headway owing to the extent of old workings to the 450-foot level. During this move exploration has started in, drifting from the 200 and the ore bodies determined, MT. Mer- Till states. are exceeding anticipations The property is being worked by power drills and quite a camp has been established.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
SHANNON PEOPLE
 TAKE OVER THE YEAGER
(From Wednesdays Daiiy.)

T
 It Is learned through authentic sources that the Shannon Copper Company of Clifton has taken over the large copper holdings of the Yea ger Canyon Company, winch are situ- ated in the Black Hills, about five miles south of Jerome. Under what financial conditions the sale was con summated is not known The seller is J. A. Hope, president of the Bash ford-Burmister Co. of this city. Rep- resenting the buyers are Messrs. Fritschie and Dyer, who are now in Prescott.
 The Clifton company has taken charge and started initial operations. Quite large line of mechanical uitli- ties arc being shipped to the camp, and operations are expected to begin forthwith
 The Yeager was quite extensively operated many years ago. There has been over 1000 feet of development Its location in such close proximity to the bonanza belt of Jerome, and the possibilities for its determining a large copper property, undoubtedly dSSlStCu III lHC SdiS OI tiiC HiiS WhiSh was reported favorably upon by Shan non engineers.
 The entrance of the Shannon in terests into the Jerome region. is com sidered of vital import to the southern slope of the range, especially since large outlay of capital is assured for deep development. The property is already equipped with machinery. that will be placed in good working con dition. The camp lies near the old wagon road between Prescott and Jerome This city will be the source of supply.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
ELECTION FRAUD
 UNEARTHED BY COMMITTEE
(Frem Thursdays Daily.)

Numerous instances of illegal reg istration have been discovered by the Republican county central committee in checking over the list of voters for Prescott At least five voters have perjured themselves. knowingly or unknowingly, by swearing falsely that they have been in the State year. Four instances are known where vot- CTS who can neither read nor write were registered.
 Lists of the illegal voters will be in the hands of challengers at the vari- ous election booths on election day. If the guilty parties attempt to vote they will be arrested on two charges;
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-11-01
JUDGMENT IN FAVOR
 DEPENDANT DENIED
(From Fridays Daily.) )

A motion for judgment in favor of the defendant was denied in the case of F. F. Givens vs. School District No. l, yesterday in the Superior court. Givens is suing the school district for Sl,79S alleged due him for labor and material supplied for school build ings in that district.
 The defendants alleged that they entered into a contract with local firm to construct the buildings. After the work was completed they claim to have settled with the contractors. Givens, they allege, took the sub con tract and the amount he claims is due him should be obtained from the orig inal contractors.