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Arizona republican., 1917-09-07
FLIGHT BIRD MAKES
 BRIEF STOP HERE

The police station yesterday served he purpose of a control station" for a homing pigeon, a handsome, bronze bird, carrying a tag, No. 29," on one of it's legs. The carrier had evidently flown long distance and was thoroughly exhausted when it f'uttered down into the city hall plaza.
 A policeman, noticing the bird as it alighted, approached him and picked him up. He carried the bird to the fountain and there the feath cred beauty proceeded to drink until it was feared he would burst. Still weary, the bird permitted itself to be carried down into the police sta tion where milo maize and bread crumbs were provided. The bird re- mained in the police station all night, and yesterday morning partook of a hearty breakfast.
 Noting that the pigeon seemed thoroughly rested yesterday morning, Chief Brisbois carried him into the plaza. placed him on his finger and held him aloft. After a minutes hesitation, the bird rose into the air, circled for a few seconds and then took his departure, proceeding in a northwesterly direction. PerhaDs some day the chief will learn the | destination of the bird.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-07
ALL IN THE SHUTTLE

government official was discussing the morality of certain -profiteers
 Their morality reminds me he said "of a pro- fessional gambler who always won at cards whereas at the he always lost
 Oh, pshaw, George his wife said to him one day, you make tired. Why is it you always bring home horse-collar roll when you play poker and turn up broke when you play the horses?
 My love, said George quietly I don't shuffle the horses "-Washington Star.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-07
COLD GATHERING FIR IMPERIAL BANK
 BECOMES D|L|CENT
First Indication That Bull garia Was to Enter the War. Early in 1915 There Was a Strong German Peace Sentiment

"- cN---r''- e+c-v. for which Tn Arizona Republican has acquired the exclusive rights of publication in this field, began August 5. Its publication will continue in daily installments. It will not be pub lished in book form until MT. Ger -rt'- testimony of his experiences in Germany during the crucial period of the worlds history shall have appeared completely in the columns of this newspaper.
 By JAMES w. GERARD American Ambassador to the Ger
 man Imperial Court, July 28, 1913,
 to February 4. 1917
 Copyright. 1917, by the Public Ledger Company Copyright. Canada. 1917. by the Publec Ledger Company. International copyright by the Public Ledger Company. All rights reserved Any In frinement i'll be prosecuted
Arizona republican., 1917-09-07

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now, and get your wish fulfilled.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
RAMSGATE COPPER
 IS HEAVY SHIPPER
(From Saturdays Daily)

In giving a report of development on his copper mines at Ramsgate, J. A. Martin. the owner, stated yester- day that since he resumed less than month ago. seven carloads had been shipped to the Great Western smelter at Mayer, aggregating over $50 tons. He IS now carrying out a system of exploration in old levels, and will be- gin sinking in a short time. The out put is low in copper, but values will be materially increased hereafter He IS we'll pleased with conditions, and has now established a permanent camp, with the mine force to be added to as soon as weather conditions will permit.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
WILL DUPLICATE FRONTIER
 FEATS AT SPRINGS
(From Wednesdays Daify.)

Prescott's Frontier Days. are to be duplicated on February 9th and 7th, but not in this city. Castle Hot Springs will pull of the stunt and the appeal from POS guests from the East will be answered in touch of the wild and woolly" doings which have made this city famous.
 Manager Gushee of that resort has concluded arrangements to take the talent of Yavapai to the place, and 20 Of the experts will participate. Bron- cho riding, steer roping, flag contests, cowhorse races, pony polo, egg races, trick roping, fancy lariat work, and a big ring tournament will give the Fasteners a touch of real life on the Western range. There will be no prizes offered, except as may develop after the fun begins, in which favor ties of the guests may be singled out for special contests. The report from the springs IS that the coming of the Yavapai boys is being eagerly awaited.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
MONICA IS READY
 TO BEGIN MILLING
(From Fridays Daiiy.)

w. w. Copp, manager of the Mon ica Mining Company, who was q brief visitor yesterday, was enthusi- astic over the completion of the re- duction plant as well as conditions in the mine being satisfactory, and stat ed the plant would be in action early next week.
 Two full mine and mill crews arc new employed, and the rebuilt reduc- ton works are being tried out, giving results that are satisfactory. Dur ing the installation of the new ma chincry mine work has been ener- getically carried out and Mir. Copp states the tonnage of an exceptionally good milling grade ready for treatment is so large that steady milling is as sured for months to come. He is very optimistic over the outlook for the property.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR OWNERS OF
 CLAY DEPOSITS
(From ThnrSiay's Daily0

The war in Europe is developing many new industries in the United States, one of which that is important being the development in the manu- facture of porcelain. Previous to the war the work was confined largely to Germany.
 The United States has made great progress in its clay working indus tries in so far as they apply to the manufacture of brick and tile, sewer pipe, stove Things, and in common pottery. confined largely to earthern ware, but little has been done in DOT celain and fine china. There is no reason, however, why the United States should be dependent upon Ger many for this material.
 Inquiries have come from several sources within the past few weeks for locations in Arizona where the clays and kolins may be found, kolin of q quality that will allow for use in DOT cclain, and the State Bureau of Mines desires 10 get in touch with the own CTS of these deposits.
 For use in fine arts the clays re- quire peculiar properties that would be impossible to describe. In fact the only way to know whether or not they are valuable for this use is to actually try them out. High grade clays bring good prices, but the prices are not sufficiently high to allow for the hauling of these clays for very great distances to the railroads.
 It is desired by the State Bureau of Mines that owners of deposits of clays of considerable purity corres- pond with Charles F. Willis, Director, Arizona State Bureau of Mines, and | send five-pound samples.
 There are many clays in Arizona. and the location of deposits of pure clays suitable for porcelain manufac- ture may lead to the establishment of a new industry within the State
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31

day announced that definite plans for carrying out large operations had been fully decided upon. in which there would be a close corporation maintained. Machinery has been or dered, and camp is 10 be built at once.
 The new investors have made an inspection of the property, embracing nine full claims and are very enthusi- astic over the outlook. The location is within a short distance of the Blue Bell, with development given in tun- neling together with system of prospecting along the outcrop in many open cuts, showed mineral bearing conditions that proved surprising. Dr. Bonine is optimistic over becoming interested, while Mir. Miller also stat ed that his entry into mining on le- gitimate lines was agreeable, when he said: The business is clean and there IS no reason why we should not make q success of the Fairview"
 Mir. Slak will have charge of opera tions, and his acquaintance with that field dates back to many years in handling other properties. The ad- vent of another active company 10 the Blue Bell field, shows the trend of prevailing to get in action in a zone where big copper bononza has been determined
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
BLUE MONSTER WILL
 SOON BE IN ACTION
(From Wednesdays Daiiy.)

The deep interest manifested by Eastern people toward becoming identified as stockholders in the Blue Monster Copper Mining Co.,, and the receipt of many letters of inquiry, oc- casioned Thomas Sutciiffe, the gem eral manager, to leave for Boston Monday night to hold consultations with prospective investors, and to more clearly present his proposition.
 The beginning of development un- der the direction of Manager Slut cliffe has been postponed, owing to weather conditions. This was recently incorporated, and has group of 34 claims situated in the lower section of Cherry creek, on which prospecting has been given at different points. surface ores show ing values in gold of over s per ton and copper reaching to per cent. The Blue Monster is supposed to be on the contact of the Copper Chief, and 1t IS on the strength of this belief that the property IS 10 be operated.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
AUSTRIAN MEETS DEATH IN MINE
 ACCIDENT
LIFE CRUSHED OUT BY LOADED ORE CAR IN LOWER LEVEL OF THE BLUE BELL MINE.
(From Saturdays Daiiy)

Ernest Rossi, an Austrian miner employed at the Blue Bell mine, met with fatal accident in one of the lower levels sometime during Friday evening, death being due to being run over by loaded ore car.
 The details of the accident could not be ascertained the man being alone at the time. It is presumed, however, from an investigation, that the man did not use due diligence in protecting himself, or guarding against such an accident. He was aged only g years, and has brother working at mining camp in South ern Arizona.
 Judge D. \. Jenkins of Humboldt, held an inquest, and a verdict was rendered exonerating the company operating the mine. The body was brought to Prescott for burial, and is at Ruffner's awaiting advices from relatives. Rossi had been dead for some hours before the discovery was made that he had met with an acci- dent.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
MILITARY MAP IS FOUND IN
 BANK VAULT
NOTES ON DOCUMENT RE LATE THE KILLING AND CAPTURE OF INDIANS OVER 40 YEARS AGO.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

An interesting relic of over 40 years ago was found by c. F. Meany, cashier of the Commercial Trust & Savings Bank, while going through the vaults of that financial institution It was map, or sketch of the coun- try secuted by detachment of Com panies A and R of the Eighth infantry and B Indian scouts under command of Captain G. M. Brayton, Eighth in- fantry, from June 27th to July Sth, 1875, pursuant to instructions from Brevet Major General August V. Kautz, commanding the Department of Arizona.
 To person not familiar with mili- tary maps or the topography of the country, the drawing does not convey much meaning, but even the uniniti- atcd can see that it covers territory in a radius of about 70 or 50 miles, south from Camp Verde. Two notes at the bottom, however arc very significant. as they tell Of encounters with the In- dians. These notes read as follows:
 June Both, 25 Tontos killed and 9 captured"
 July 4th, 5 Tontos killed and 6 captured"
 Owing to the feeling then prevail ing against the extermination of the redman, old-timers say, that doubt less the number given as killed was really less than it actually was.
 The map will be framed and hung in the bank as nemento of the days when the favorite outdoor sport in this country was the pursuit of our copper-hued brethren.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
TIE GREAT PECK IS REPORTED
 AS SOLD
NEVADA PERATORS TAKE OVER THE FAMOUS SILV BONANZA OF EARLY DAYS.
(Fron Sundays Daily.)

Reports are in circulation at Crown King that the sale of the Peck mine, 10 Nevada syndicate has been con- summated ,and later the two princi- pals to this big deal will give publicity to the transaction.
 In connection with this sale 1t is also stated as fact that several other groups in the Peck zone also have been taken over under an option, giv- ing the new operators control of prac- tically all silvcr-bearing mines on that slope of the range, many of which were active during the silver boom in the 70s. The taking over of the Peck holdings proper, is not to affect operations now going on by Braun & Shrade, who have lease on the old dumps of that mine and are now treating the product by cyaniding. A large outlay has been made by the leasers in erecting a new reduction plant. The movement by which the above famous silver producer is to be revived, is occasioning very much comment in mining circles of the Bradshaws, and many other mines of that mineral construction located on the northern slope of the range, which was more familiarly known in early days as the Silver Bradshaws, will see activity prevailing early this Spring. or as soon as the country is open. The Amazon, the Tuscumbia, the Mammoth and other early-day producers will in all probability also wheel into line again. and with loca- tions being made it is believed the history of the white metal will be re- peatcd. Silver advancing is attributed as the reason for the Peck and many other early-day mines of this mineral character being sold or shaping up for action, after lying idle for over third of century.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
A Vicious Bill.

House bill No II, introduced re- gently by Foster of Cochise, is a pro- posed bit of legislation that sounds familiar It is very similar to some of the freak laws enacted two years ago, when Huntism was rampant.
 This proposed law makes it manda- tory that the operator of a power or machine drill within SO feet of an other employe shall have an assistant The question of whether or not the assistants help is needed is not rais- ed. This does not seem to be mat ter of importance. The important thing, it would appear, is to furnish another job at the expense of the owners of the mine; that is, the pro- duction of copper should be made costly enough to furnish soft snaps to perfectly useless employees em- ployes whose services are not needed.
 We do not believe the rank and file of labor in this State desires any such legislation. The honest miner does not wish to handicap in this way the men who are financing the mines of Arizona. The work of mining is diff fcult and expensive enough as it is; it should not be made yet more unat- tractivc to outside capital by such un- fair legislation. The proposed law is not designed to increase safety and efficiency, but to provide more places on the payroll
 The present legislature is compos- ed of men who will not stand for the kind of thing so transparent in this house bill The spirit and motive of 1t are bad Its purpose is not for the good of all the people, and the so- called radical element of the legisla- ture will not be permitted, we be- lieve, to enact 1t into law.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
RED-ROT IN ARIZONA
 AND NEW MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-A re- cent survey of the forests in Arizona and New Mexico, conducted by the
 U. s. department of agriculture, in dicates that the existence. of what is known as Western red-rot causes a bermen in these States each year. In a professional paper on this subject, Bulletin No. 400. it is said that the percentage of trees found to be infect ed with this disease varies. No ex- ternal signs were found which could be relied upon to inform the observer whether or not a given tree was at tackled by the disease. It was found, however, that trees growing on very thing soils on steep south or east slopes where growth conditions are poor, appear to be more likely to have the disease than pine situated where growth conditions are good.
 Furthermore, it was ascertained that the disease was much more prev alent among the mature yellow pines than among the younger trees or black jacks. Any system of cutting, says the new publication that will take out most of the older trees (yellow pine) and many of the larger black jacks, as well as all suppressed trees, will do much to rid the future forests of this serious heart-rot. From this point of view, short rotation is better for the future health of the forest than a longer one.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
GOLDEN DREAMS RECALLED BY
 MINE DEAL
THE GENERAL STONEMAN, LOCATED IN 1870, BY THREE TROOPERS IS TO BE REVIVED.
(From Thursdays Daily.)

Arriving on Tuesday from Black Canyon district, H. O. Wells and Jas Brannen made announcement that they had acquired from Henry Catlin of Florence, the old pioneer gold group known as the General Stone man, which was first located in 1870, by Thomas Long, Edward Jordan and Michael Galligan.
 This trio was with cavalry regi ment in scouting the country after Apaches, and named the property in honor of the first military commander of the Department of Arizona. Messrs. Wells and Brannen have made three trips of inspection to the property, and stated yesterday they would go ahead just as soon as wealth CT conditions would permit, estab- fishing a supply point at Cordes sid ing, on the Bradshaw railroad. The carly history of this property is quite interesting, according to the account given by Mir. Catlin. The three cav alrymen did not perform development to any further extent than by doing location work annually for several years. Finally they separated, Galli- gan and Jordan leaving the military service, and Long removing to Pres colt after his term of enlistment ex- pired. Mir. Catlin was at the mine for several years performing title work, and five years after the death of Mir. Long, Catlin returned and relocated the property. He kept mp assessment work regularly and finally gave his son a verbal decd to the group, being unable to do manual labor on account of old age. The original location mo- tice has been preserved, and bears the date of June IS, 1870, in which the owners specify: "We claim to own 236 feet along this lode, with all side veins thereon for 354 feet in width. The pannings show free gold and some rebellious makeup of ore"
 The old document is yellow with age, and where it had been folded, be- came detached from the sheet
 This transaction also revives an early-day mining incident in which | Mir. Long vainly persisted in an effort ! to solve. While residing at the Half i Way house between Prescott and Fort. Whipple regularly for many years he went into that field to find certain cache of gold, the existence of which I had been imparted to him while he | was in the cavalry service His ann bition was so intense to locate the | treasure that for over ten years at cer- tain times each year he went Into that | region to secure the Fl Dorado, but | failed. During his closing days of life | he was as earnest over this treasure being intact as when he first went | into the locality to reap what he main tained was an immense amount of wealth.
 Another feature attached to the re- viving of the General Stoneman is that son of the military hero of other days in Arizona, is alive at Phoenix, Attorney George J. Stone man.
 Mir Wells and Mir. Brannen leave today for Reno, Nevada, 10 return In February to begin operating.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
VALINDA RANCHO
 EXPANDS ITS HOLDINGS
(Fron1 Wednesday'. DaiIv.l

NAlChi w NCNilCSGdy Odllg-J
 Midgley Brothers, owners of the Valinda Rancho, in Williamson val ley. yesterday closed one of the most important land deals in this county in many years, buying outright from the Santa Fe Pacific 10000 acres selected from their grant holdings. The con sidcration reaches to over $20,000 and the transaction was concluded in this city at the law offices of Norris & Norris, the Midgleys and railroad officials participating.
 This expansion of the Valinda gives this ranch and range firm ownership of a very desirable property. and adds additional interest to the future of their already large and thriving business. IL also gives them scope of country which is the biggest in area of any cattle firm in Northern Arizona, we'll watcred and desirable for grazing as we'll as farming.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
OTHER SIDE OF THE
 STORY IS TOLD BY JOY
(Erom ThrrsiaYis DaiiY.l

VI SAoO
 The other side of the story was told yesterday by James Loy in his an
 swer to the suit for divorce brought
 by his wife, Mrs. Mary Loy, several days ago. AS Loy is an attorney he
 did not have to employ the services of one to defend the action
 In general all the averments of the plaintiffs complaint are denied and although the marriage is admitted the defendant disagrees with the plaintiff as to the date thereof. According to the answer the defendant is the i'm jured party and in substantiation of that claim he alleges that ''the plain tiff left defendant in Prescott on or about the 10th day of November, 1913, for California, with the under standing and agreement that she would return in about a month" Her absence, 1t seems was prolonged until the 2nd day of September, lol6,, al- though defendant had requested her often to return during the Spring and early Summer months of 1914" and went SO far as to twice purchase tick cts before she returned to the family roof. Her stay there, however, was brief, lasting only from the 2nd of September, 1916, to November 10th of the same year, period of about 6S days, when she went to Phoenix "where she has resided ever since without the will or consent of the de- fendant"
 Loy admits that he and the plaintiff intermarried at Phoenix, but contro- verts the date set forth in the com plaint of his wife, saying it was not on the 18th day of April, 1901, but on the Hth day of April, 1902, that the ceremony took place. While admit ting that the couple have a child II | years of age Loy combats the idea ! that 1t would be for the best interests |. Of the boy to remain under the care and in the custody of the mother, and {. also denies that S25 month is a req | sonable amount for his support. While | in the denying line he also puts neg alive on the assertion of friend wife | that he has failed to provide her with ] the necessarics of life and that she | has been compelled 10 rely on her mother and other relatives for food . and clothing, and asserts that he was a liberal provider, giving her every thing conducive to comfort, particu- larly during the time she resided with i him. As to her prayer for support pende lite he says she can come to her home here and lack for nothing while the suit is in progress.
 Decision Postponed.
 Judge Lyman of Phoenix, who was to have passed upon law questions in the suit of Nestor A. Young vs. the Big Ledge Mining Company, ct al, yesterday afternoon at 30 o'clock, his decision until next Teusday. He listened to argument of law questions in the suits of Ullman, ct al, and Lockwood Meade against the Green Monster Mining Company and took the matter under decision until his trip here next week.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-01-31
HUNTERS PROFIT AS
 EUROPEAN WAR RACES
(From Saturdays Daily)

Thomas Haddock and Alex Flint, hunters and trappers who had been in the country northwest of Ash Fork during the past autumn, reached Prescott yesterday in their teams, en route to the desert to remain until Spring. Bad weather drove them out as well as game betting scarce. Had dock said:
 "Thc European war has increased our line of business four fold, and there is yet heavy demand for all classes of pelts, which are worked over into raiment of all kinds for use of allied officers during the Winter months. The principal furrier estab- lishment is at Ottawa, Canada, to which place we ship. In the past two years WIG have marketed over S2,S00 worth of pelts from two classes of game, S5S0 for mountain lions, lobe wolves and red foxes, and for the oil from skunks our returns have reached to about $500. This article is used by Red Cross corps for dressing wounds and it is claimed has a soothing effect and promotes carly healing of wounds. The business is not so remunerative, but outdoor life IS very healthy, and we are enjoying it. Later we will re- turn to Southern Utah, where We have decided to locate, engaging in the cattle and farming business"