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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
BULLETIN TELLS
 ABOUT MOLYBDENUM
(From Saturdays Daily.)

Much interest all through the State of the ores of molybdenum, but word of caution must DC given. Mo iybdenum is used almost entirely for the hardening of steel and as only a very small percentage is needed, the market is limited. While the uses of molybdenum arc steadily increasing the demand can be easily oversup- piled. At the present prices, large profit is made by those mining the metal under anything like economical. conditions, but with comparatively small increase in production, prices would undoubtedly drop to level that would make production unprofit- able under most conditions and cause many expensive plants to become idle.
 Molybdenum Is found in a great many granites. but in most cases in too small percentage to be economic ally recovered. There are several dis tricts in Arizona where the granite contains sufficient molybdenite to be treated profitably.
 An increasing amount is being used by the manufacturers of electric in- candescent lamps, but tine aggregate ased in this industry IS but a few tons a year. Tool steel is also a fac tor in the consumption of molyb- denum.
 Much information about this metal in Arizona is given i1 the Bulletin No. 5 of the Arizona State Bureau Of Mines. This may be obtained gratis by writing the director. Charles F. Willis, Tucson, Arizona.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
REVIEWS SCENES OF
 SHADOWY YESTERYEAR
(From Saturdays Daily)

Colonel Edward E. Aver of Chi cago, who from Hassayamper rat ing stands in class. which few ii 'any of this day can enjoy, was visit or i1 Prescott yesterday.
 The distinguished visitor is travel ing in auto, and as is characteristic of the 'early birds" he is no excep- ton to the rule of being a "come- back" With his California com mand he secured what is now Pres cott long before it was placed on the map, or for that matter before Ari- zona was sliced of of New Mexico. This was 54 years ago.
 "There IS nothing to recall in habi- tations as there was none in my day, and memory is dimmed as to land marks of old, except possibly that Thumb Butte still towers above its fellow mounds, companionless and alone" he said. "I am pleased to again set foot on this soil. to inhale the pure air, to grasp visions of the past. and to see ii there are really any of the old 'uns still on this side of the range; if time mas spared any it would be pleasure to meet and shake them by the hand"
 Colonel Aver recalled many excit- ing periods of the frenzied rush through the country of his California column, blazing the trail for others to follow, and getting the country shaped up for what time has accom- plished in moulding as fine civiliza- ton as prevails anywhere in the union. He is on the trail, homeward bound. and to date has negotiated in his string of autos 100000 miles in touring the nation. He IS accompani- ed by Mrs. Aver and with his chauf- feur and maid for his wife leaves to- day for Beaver creek, to peep into Montezuma's Castle and see if Mon tezuma's Well is still at its old high water mark.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
DE SOTO ENTERS
 CLASS OF BIG COPPERS
(From Thursdays Daily.)


 Miners who nave arrived in the city during the week from the DeSoto camp in the Bradshaws, give reports of a remarkable copper property hay ing been proven, based on develop ment with an astounding tonnage ex- posed.
 At one point in stope it is esti' mated that fully 10000 tons of ore have been broken while in new ex- ploration going ahead a remarkable mineral condition has been determin- ed. During the past two weeks" said a miner yesterday, three very important strikes have been made. there are thousands of tons of high grade ore ready for stoping, under ground conditions would indicate a property of incalculable production, and above everything else there is but little publicity given 10 what I con sider one of the greatest copper mines in the State. so far as development has progressed. It is wonderful proposition, in short.'
 The big tonnage ready for shipping has necessitated the taking off of the night shift, it was learned yesterday. This move but corroborates the act ual situation prevailing from recent mine development. and which is veri- fled by men who have no interest whatever in the property, and are dis interested other than in seeking em ployment.
 With the DeSoto entering the class of gigantic copper of the day, that zone of the Bradshaws attains situ- ation which, from mineral stand point. will arouse the deepest co1sid- cration by its red metal determina' lions being so closely interlocked with gold and silver properties tha; have reached that stage of rating in recent months as to verify what deep mining and practical ability can ac- complisn.
 The DeSoto, particularly at this lime. is a splendid example of what is SO conclusively proven in legitimate mining, and also in the face of the act that it had laid idle for many years, burdened with disregard by so-called engineers who strangled any and every effort to give it chance.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
SAYS WIFE NOT FIT
 TO CARE FOR CHILD
(From Wednesdays Daiiy.)

Alleging that Mrs. Jessie Turnbull is not fit to have their siX-year-old son in her custody because of her association with other men, Robert Turnbull yesterday filed answer in the Superior court to her suit for T divorce asking that she take nothing by her action and that nc be granted custody of the child.
 Turnbull alleges that his wife was engaged to Harold C. Lewis during October and November of 1911 and To Dr. Greenberg during August. September and October of 1912, al though she was married to him al that time. He also charges that she associated with an Italian musician during 1915 and also John Apablasa of San Diego during that year. He also alleges that she was associated with another man, name unknown. during June, 1915.
 Turnbull admits that he was mar ried to Mrs. Turnbull in Phoenix on April Is, 1908. but denies all other al legations in her complaint. In con tradiction to his wife's statement that sine had resided in Yavapai county q year preceding the commencement Of her divorce action, the husband al leges that she was a resident of Long Beach. Cal, during that time. The defendant also denies that he failed to support the plaintiff, stating that he has contributed between SIS and $50 per month to her support and the support of the child. Turnbull is rep resented by Attorney LeRoy Ander- son.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
ASKS A DIVORCE ON
 STATUTORY GROUNDS
(From Saturdays DaiIy.)

Charging that his wife, Mrs. Ida Mulican on January 2l. 1916, com mitted adultery with William Dwig- gins at a house in Dewey. J. w. Muli- can. yesterday filed suit in the Su- perior court asking that he be granted divorce The couple was married at Del Norte, Colo. on March ?. 1899, and have four children aged 13, II, 3 and four years. The husband asks that he be given the custody of them.
 The Elks' building was officially designated as the court house by Judge F. O. Smith and court will again be i1 session in the new quar- ters which were completed yester- day. on next Monday. The new court room is not quite as large as the old one, but the seating capacity Is about the same Hereafter court notices will be posted on the two boards on the northeast and northwest corners of the plaza and on one to be erected o1 the northwest corner of the Elks' building. An entrance to both the Federal and Superior court rooms is being built on the east side of the building and will be completed in few days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
NELSON SHOWING HAS
 BONANZA EARMARKS
(From Thursdays Dai1y.)


 Ed. Block, who has returned from his Fairview and other holdings in the Bradsnaws, expressed himself yes terday in the following emphatic man ner on the showing in the Nelson, in view of reports oi an exceptional min eral situation being in evidence:
 Through the courtesy of Manager Geo. ?. Harrington l was permitted 10 go underground, unaccompanied, to make observations as mining man, and to be candid, development show cd an astounding mineral condition, which l admit was not anticipated. For instance in the face of the lower tunnel at a point over 3,lOO feet in, the deepest working yet reached. there is an ore body of a sulphide that is seven feet in width, the value ot which l do not know. This matters but little as against the tremendous tonnage available. The crosscuts from the lower tunnel. the wi1ze fror:i the upper tunnel. in fact all develop ment proved a revelation in extent of ore bodies that was surprising as well as gratifying. There is no question whatever over the future productive ability of the Nelson and its merited rating as bonanza in every sense Of the word. have seen many gold mines, but this one excels by far any that have come under my observation
 
 Arizona or elsewhere
 Mir. Block also stated this property lis ready 10 begin shipping to the Randolph h-Gemmill Co. plant at Crown King. and enter a career as steady producer The Nelson showing and the above reduction works have solved q problem for the future of the Brad shaws that is bringing in big capital for operating on practical lines.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
EARTHLY CAREER OF
 GOOD MAN IS ENDED
(From Saturdays Daily)


 Sincere regret and expressions O.; sorrow followed the announcement of he death of Frank NJ. Hummer. which occurred yesterday morning at Mercy hospital after a lingering ill- ness, due to cancer.
 His position as baggagemaster of the s. F. P & P. railway in this city threw him in contact daily with many travellers during the past IS years, and through his courteous treatment of Ill. Dad" Hummer, as he was so familiarly known, enjoyed a broad gauge name for good will toward all, md one whose genial personality will be cherished for time. Aside from his vocation he enjoyed a splen- did name in business dealings, and in all was an exemplary citizen. He was T native of the State of Maine. 70 years of age. He cast his lot with Arizona in 1895, taking charge of de telopment of mining properties that were afterwards acquired by the Pc land Mining Co. He was Mason of long standing, having been raised in that order in 1868, in Mendocino City Cal. He was a member of Prescott Chapter, Royal Arch Mhsons, and Ivanhoe Commandery of Prescott The funeral service will be conducted by Aztlan Lodge, and interment will be given at Mountain View cemetery Sunday afternoon. The remains are at w. NJ. Poulson & Co.'S mortuary
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
SCHUBER COPPER
 MINES IN NEW HANDS
(From Wednesdays Daily.)


 Negotiations that have been pend ing between Henry NJ. Livezey and Martin Schuber for the latter's group of l9 copper mines in Copper Basin, terminated yesterday afternoon when the former acquired this property un- der lease and bond, the deal calling for large consideration.
 Mir. Livezey stated that he will as sume charge at once establish camp md prepare for large development The seller has been located in that field for many years, performing q line of development from which at tractive conditions have resulted, for proving big copper proposition. The Schuber holdings are interlocked with those of the Commercial and the Loma Prieta. and from a geological standpoint all form a trinity of un- questioned relationship. It is pre- sumed that this important transac- ton is due to the remarkable showing made on the Loma Prieta, which is preparing to begin an era of develop ment from which further surprising determinations may be expected The principal workings on the Schuber are two shafts. of 100 and l40 feet in depth.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
CANVAS ARTISTS
 LAUNCH NOVEL MOVEMENT
(From Fridays Daily.)

Representative oi a finn exchange syndicate wno visited Prescott dur .1g the week tentatively outlined the organization of a mine development, company, wherein none but the pro ;essional motion picture artist is to become interested.
 The scheme is to acquire a one-hali interest in certain group of copper md gold mines in Black Rock dis .rict, owned by Charles Born and F. NJ. Sanford, in consideration of sum sufficient to continue development md sink the old shaft to a depth oi ,250 feet. When this is accomplished it is believed the property will be in the producing class. One of the film men is from Butte, Mont, and the proposition appealed so favorably to him from a copper standpoint that ne proposes to take it up with asso- ciates. immediately after his return home.
 Charles Born, of the Elks' theatre, is a factor in crystalizing this novel undertaking. and he stated yesterday there is abundant mineral ground for the motion picture company to delve into, and with considerable develop ment performed i1 recent years to warrant the carrying out of plans agreed upon. Shipments have been made from claims to be owned by the motion picture people, carrying l9 per cent in copper and one-half ounce in gold.
 One of the film visitors when asked ii future title would be selected from a Fox, World, Metro, General. V. l.. s. F., or other firms, stated the rame might possibly be "Tne Strange Case of Mary Page" in which there would be Is reels or as many install ments from shareholders. "We arc going to move right ahead. and it is quite probable that inside of 60 days we will be throwing on the canvas scenes of mine operations from the grass roots, and we hope the curtain will drop on millions in it," were his concluding remarks.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
PIONEER RANKS
 ARE AGAIN THINNED
(F1om Fridays Daily.)

An eventful life wnich ended yes terday was that of Abe Prather, one of the pioneers of as early a day as 1864. His death was due to no par ticular affliction, except that the once rugged physique gave way to a gen eral breakdown in health, and when the end came he passed out as if go ing into sleep.
 Prather is among the last of the mule team era of freighting days, and first came across the Colorado river with his outfit early in 1864, bringing supplies to Prescott snort time after the capital of Arizona was established here. It required a brave heart and q steady hand to make such a journey at that time, but Prather performed his duty fcarlessly and faithfully for his employers.
 Later he continued freighting in and out of this city to military posts adjacent. when he entered civil pur- suits. As a resident of this city for over half a century he won the affec- ton and good will of all. He came West over 60 years ago, from Athens. Illinois. locating in California, being member of an exploring party ot which Fred w. Williams, a resident of Prescott, was associated. The de ceased is survived by only one broth CT, Washington B. Prather, who re- sides # Athens. He was aged S4 years. The remains are at Ruffner's and burial will be given today.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
OLD MAN MEETS HIS
 DEATH IN VERDE RIVER
fFrom Wednesday's Dailyl


 While crossing the Verde river which is exceptionally high during this period of the year because of the melting snow in the mountains, a Clarkdale butcher and meatcutter, known only as Louie, met his death by drowning late last Monday after noon when his wagon and two burros was overturned by the swift current and carried down stream.
 News of the death reached Prescott yesterday afternoon. Deputy County Attorney J. H. Morgan being inform ed by Justice of the Peace w. A.. Kearns of Clarkdale The deceased was about $ years old and had no relatives SO far as is known. He formerly lived in Phoenix and Globe.
 His body was found at the junction of Bitter creek and Verde river yes terday afternoon about ? o'clock. Two hundred yards away his wagon was found with the two dead burros stin hitched to it. The old man was last seen at about o'clock Monday after noon going to the ford on the Verde river near Young's ranch about a mile and a half above Clarkdalc. He owned a shack across the river and he probably was returning to it. He will be buried today in the potters field at Jerome.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
YOUNG RUSSIANS
 PROGRESSING IN ENGLISH
(From Thursdays Daily.)

County Superintendent of Schools w. Curtis Miller On his arrival at the new school at the Russian colony near Jerome Junction was greeted with a curt good morning" by nearly every one of the 2 pupils wi'o week ago today knew nothing of the En- glish language.
 The pupils under the direction oi Miss Olga Pryor are quickly gaining al English vocabulary, according to Miller, the pupils of all ages being i1 the first grade so far as reading and the English language go.
 Over 20 houses have already been constructed with the school house in the center of the colony. Fifteen more pupils will be added to the classes when more houses are com pleted and other Russian families can move in from the junction. Twelve new families are now on their way to join the colony from California. The children are well dressed in American style clothing. Miss Pryor, the teach CT, is a graduate of the Flagstaff nor nal school and has had three years in teaching in the State cf Kansas.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
LITTLE DAISY IS NICE
 NAME TO CONJURE WITH
CFrom Thursdays Daly.)

'
 Little Daisy soaring yesterday to its highest quotation, naturally cre- ated comment among those stockhold- CTS in the city who have been keenly watching its rapid upward flight, and speculation was rife as to what the future might develop in either raising or lowering this preferred investment.
 Naturally there was a difference ot opinion between two shareholders, one contending for and the other against any advance in the stock to a stipulated price The climax came when eacn deposited $500 with A. w. Robinson, in cash, conditioned on all agreement to give or take the lump sum under certain stipulations that were tl,reshed out on the following lines after a heated argument had run its course:
 "Witnesseth: That John Doe, a mining man of Prescott, and Richard Roe, an attorney at law, of Prescott, for and in consideration of the sum or $500. each, hereby agree: That on or before July 1, 1ol6. if Little Daisy reaches a market valuation of S25 pc- share. this sum is authorized by Doe to be paid over to Roc, without fur ther ceremony. And. on the other hand. if Little Daisy, on or before July 1, l9l6, fails to reach the above market valuation. then this sum IS to he paid over to Doc by Roe"
 The principals to this wager have been discussing for several weeks thc future fate of Little Daisy, from t curb standpoint, and the stock climb ing yesterday to Sl7.50. with a local sale of 30 shares at SIS share, re- vived what Roe had maintained as against what Doe had stood pat on, since the shares were quoted at only S450.
 The frenzied fnanciers concluded their oral bombardment as follows:
 Roe" said Doe. you have been Haunting that check before my eyes for several weeks. and now that We have agreed upon stipulated price for Daisy to reach the incident is closed and I'll close the game by call ing the bet"
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
THIRTY DAYS IN
 COUNTY JAIL FOR ASSAULT
(From Thursdays DaiIy0

Sentenced to serve thirty days straight in the county jail after being found guilty on charge of assault and battery by Justice of the Peace w. A. Kearns of Clarkdale, Frank Beale, an employe in the sample room of the United Verde Copper Com pany's shelter was brought to Pres colt yesterday in custody of Deputy Joe Cook
 According to word received by Deputy County Attorney J. H. Nor gan from the justice, Beale was re ported to be getting ready to leav, town without paying number O. debts. It is said, he expected to get away without anybody knowing of his departure and Sunday afternoon be- cause John Young told a number of men that Beale was going to leave the latter beat him up with club. The trial was held at Clarkdale yesterday morning.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
NARROW ESCAPE
 FROM BEING CREMATED
(From Wednesdays Daily0


 John Dohl, mine owner of near McCabe. had a miraculous escape from being cremated on Monday morning at about o'clock. when he was caught in a bunk house of the old Grand Mountain Mining Com pany. that was destroyed by fire.
 He was asleep at the time and when the flames reached the room he was occupying ne made his escape only after being painfully but nol badly burned on the head, face, hands and legs. Being unable to secure any clothing whatever, he started down the gulch barefooted to the Anderson x Birch camp a quarter of a mile dis tant. where assistance was readily given him. An examination of Dohl's condition showed that his burns were not serious, and later in the day he was removed to another camp. where he was reported yesterday as improv- ing.
 Dohl stated that he retired at an early hour during ;he night, and it is his supposition that rats ignited matches in an adjoining room. The building was quite large. Of three rooms and had been used as bunk house by the Grand Mountain when active It was totally destroyed with property of value. Dohl mad been occupying the place for several months alone, while developing his claim nearby. He is over go years Of apr
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
PLANS MATURING ON
 BIG LAND MOVEMENT
(From Fridays DaiIy.)


 Repairing of the diversion dam Of the Hassayampa Alfalfa Farms Co.,. on Granite creek, damaged during floods of January, has commenced, and water will be turned into the main canal next week for developing over $500 acres of land for the Russian colonists. was the statement made yesterday by Prof. A. NJ. McOmie, in charge of the agricultural department
 In reviewing land operations, he stated that intensive farming Is now in full swing. and the first develop ment will consist of the following crops being cultivated: 1000 acres to alfalfa, 500 to wheat, 500 to beans 800 to corn, 500 to potatoes, 300 to Sudan grass, and the balance to vege- tables and smaller seeds. To date there have been erected Is new resi- dences. and a public school building, with an attendance of 25 pupils. Plant ing of the entire tract will be finished in May.
 Prof McOmie also stated Lake Watson has abundant storage for cultivating the above unit allotted to the Russians. and with other colonists to arrive later their holdings will re- ceive consideration by additional wat CT storage being provided probably from the Willow creek shed. He also said that the outlook for the success of this first big land movement for Yavapai is encouraging. and the Rus sians on the ground are pleased with their interests as well as indications for building up a flourishing business.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
MACHINERY INSTALLED
 ON THE LADY ALLOY
(From Saturdays Daily)

Arrivals yesterday from the Lady Alldy camp near McCabe reported that new gasoline hoist has been in- stalled and is in action, with produc- tio1 reaching a heavier tonnage than heretofore The second car of as- sorted ore is ready for shipping and is. valued at over S35 per ton. This property is being operated by Harvey Smith Of Los Angeles, and the be ginning of a larger plan of develop ment will follow since machinery has been installed Mine conditions are said to be satisfactory.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
OLD PATENTS
(From Wednesdays Daily.1

IFrom Wednesdays DaiIy.I
 Showing the signature of President Benjamin Harrison two patents for leo acres each near Mayer were filed with the country recorder yesterday. The patents were granted to Mary NJ. Kncopper and David Welch. An other patent bearing the signature ol President Chester A. Arthur granting l5o acres of land near Mayer to Sam uel Smith was also filed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-03-15
TYPHOID MALARIA IS
 FATAL TO ARIZONAN
(From Saturdays Daily.)

NFrOm SatuIuays Ddlly.J
 Timothy Miller, who arrived few days ago from the Planet mine on the desert, received a letter last month from Ponce, Porto Rico. which con tained news of the death on January 11th. of Felix c. Burton, nsaer well known in this and other fields, and who accompanied Frank Burns ot Prescott to that point to perform tun- nel work for the government over eight years ago.
 Burton was working for privatS syndicate when stricken i'll with typhoid malaria. and died after sick ness of only 10 days. He had married since leaving Arizona and leaves a widow and two children. He was aged about 4S years and native Of Montana.