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Arizona republican., 1917-06-17
See Great Mine In Property

After a checkered career the many different companies, all of which worked to depth where the sulphides came into the ore, shut down and suspended operations, because they found it was unprofitable to mill the sulphide product It was too low grade for the meth ods of smelting then applied in the reduction of the oxidized copper found near the surface.
 The Big Ledge management through the eff forts of Ernest LeDuc and Charles Batre be- came convinced that with depth and proper development copper ill paying quantities would be encountered below the oxidized zone. This theory proved to be correct and Mr. Le Due and Mr. Batre have been handsomely re- warded as have also all who are interested with them in the mines.
 The Big Ledge's consulting engineer, Dwight E. Woodbridge of Duluth, Minn., has had charge of developments. The Big Ledge mines are under the personal direction of J. P. Trebilcock as superintendent, James E. O'Brien, head mining captain; and James $. Toole in charge of the offices. They are prac- tical mining men and each is expert in his respective branch of the business.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-17

The early history of this region was a chap ter in the romantic book of the gold seekers. Here it was found at grass roots in the oxidzed zone. In the carly days considerable prospect ing for gold was done here and with reason able amount of success But like in the most Of the great copper regions of today, the gold was merely guide that eventually led to great copper deposits of a sulphide nature lying at depth.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-17

The Big Ledge Copper company, owned by the Great Western Shelters corporation, is one of the richest copper properties in Ari- zona comprising an area of 2,00O acres, in- cluding the Henrietta, Butternut, Gopher, Treasure and Black Hills mines These are all located in the Black Hills range Yavapai county.
 The Henrietta mine is producer of high grade copper gold and silver ores. Itis opened by a 23O0-foot tunnel, running in from the south slope of the Henrietta mountain, and at a point 21O0 feet in, a three compartment shaft is being sunk to an ultimate depth of 1000 feet. From this shaft drifts are to be run off at each 150-foot level. The shaft has reached depth of POO feet and the first level is run both north and south at the 150-foot station
 On the north side of the property the mine is opened by shaft sunk to a depth of 45O feet Drifting both north and south is in pro- gress in the Gopher and Treasure claims. These properties give the company 45OO feet on the famous Henrietta fault
Arizona republican., 1917-06-17
Shelter Blown In March l2

This unit could have been started before the middle of December had supplies arrived promptly and weather been favorable. But these retarded work on the construction Of the railroad spur and bins.
 The unit of the shelter was finally blown ill March 12 and has been operating steadily since The shelter is producing 54 per cent copper matte, which is being shipped to the United States Refining company. The plant is primarily for the purpose of treating the ores from the Big Ledge properties. small tonnage of iron ore is being shipped from Swansea, Arizona, for fluxing purposes. Lime rock is obtained from the company's owE quarry, about miles from the plant.
 In addition to the shelter unit now in opera ton there is on the ground, being installed, two AS by 24O-foot blast furnaces, one 800 h. p. Cross compound Corliss engine, two No. 8 Connorsville blowers, two 15O k W. generator sets, three 250 h. D. Marine type boilers.
 Weber concrete stack, twelve feet in diameter, and 120 feet in height from the foundation, is now ill the course of construc- tion The stack is situated on top of the hill. It's foundation is approximately 65 feet above the top of the furnace This will be connected with the blast furnace by brick flue and dust chamber.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-17
Blast Furnace Being Built

The first large blast furnace will be com pleted and ready for operation. shortly after July l, this year.
 Complete equipment for a two-stand con- verter department has been purchased and will be in place ready for operation within the next few months.
 The officers of the Great Western Shelters corporation are Ernest LeDuc, president; Charles Batre, vice president and general man. ager; W. c. Sherwood, secretary andtreasurer; A. c. Cole, superintendent; A. J. Gonnoud, auditor
Arizona republican., 1917-06-17

tor, complete laboratory, sample mill, machine shop, pumping plant and water system, of1lce building and several dwellings,.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY a, 1917.
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
A DJUTANT GENERAL IoHN BONE

"A DJUTANT GENERAL JOHN BONDS action
disbandng the First Infantry companies at Sutton
and Buckhannon will be regarded in this section of
the state for the time being at least as evidence that at
las he intends to pay little sincere attention to the needs
of the First Regiment 1t long overdue this attention
While the Second Regiment is out of the state there is
urgent need to bring the First up to 100 per cent efficiency
with every within the power of his office working in
support Of the self sacrificing officers of the First but it
must be realized that General Bond has not yet done any
thing looking to the solution of his ultimate problem which
TO bring the state guard of West Virginia in line with
the policy Of the national War department and the provis-
ions Of the laws which govern the relations of the Federal
government and state troops
West Virginia expect federal aid for more than
regiment Of infantry and certain number of troops of
other 1t possible General Bond has plans along
these lines. but if he has, he has not yet taken either the
men who are in the guard the general public into his
confidence, as he should.
In the meantime local officers of the First Regiment are
making strenuous efforts put the local companies upon
The highest possible plane of efficiency 1t pity they
do not have larger of popular support in their
efforts Il true they meeting with praseworthy sue
but this in spite of rather than because of the class
Of people who states like New York. Massachusetts, Hi
no and Pennsylvania where there are crack guard esab-
lishments, are the mainstay of the organization
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RUFF STUFF
az REp.

No police court today.
Is it possible that the week of pray.
er is having an effect upon the boot.
Logging which the county officials pub.
llcly confessed they could not bring
about?
If Pussy-Foot Shaver actually quits
there is grave possibility that some
of the secrets of the state Democracy
will leak out,
We lamp that the Chamber of Com.
merce will hold special meeting for
the purpose Of discussing improve.
ments for Fairmont.
To make this entirely successful
they should call into consultation some
OF the curbstone loafers and cigar
store orators.
Spring is a long way off but the good
roads boomers are already on the pob
Nothing like taking time by the fore.
lock, or whatever was that the poet
said.
Money Saved Buying In Buff"
Sure, but the most the average con.
sumer can do is to raise the price OF
pint.
1t has been long time since people
hereabouts have taken the interest in
the city of Philadelphia that they are
giving it now.
We are beginning to believe that
first class murder is as good as win.
ming ball team as a municipal adver.
Lisement.
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
AS TO cHIRoPRAcrlc.

M0UNDSVILLE, w. Va, Dec. ga.
| Editor Tho West Virginian. l-Hear-
ing of the Indictment of DR.. G. j. Ruley,
the doctor OF Chiropractic of your city,
and knowing what good has and can be
accomplished in his science OF heal
ing, suggests this writing.
l sincerely trust that the courts as
well as the people in general will be
convinced Of the spite work of the
medical men against the usefulness of
Chiropractors. who are doing so much
good in their line of work of suffering
humanity.
Two years ago, / was at the point Of
giving up my work because of trouble
in my feet and limbs. Medicine failed
but Chiropractic adjustments did the
work so successfully that l have never
been troubled since.
Personally, l am for giving Chiro-
practors, as well as all other men JUS
tice and fair play; furthermore, am
convinced that an investigation will
make friends for the science, and dis
credit the claims of those who would
brand 1t as u fake. am speaking for
the profession for l do not know DR..
Ruley, personally. but IL he is the gen.
tleman find most Chiropractors to be,
he has my best wishes.
v. A. MAMMA,
Conference Evangelist, NJ. E. Church,
Moundsyille, w. Va.
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history Of this country, and for time tere were many
good peoplenths country who fell that however England
had succeeded coloniz Of so called inferior races,
America did not posses the genius for carrying the White
Mans Burden.
But there extenuatng circumstances We follow
ed Spain in the Philippines and from the day Of Columbus
right down to the present the Spanish idea Of dealing with
alien peoples whom they held sway force and brutal
iy tempered by bribery The simple Filipino passing from
such rule that Of the Americana who were sent out to
take the place Of the Spanars made the mistake of think
ing that they could go far as hey liked 1t was nat
the ruler" incidentally also upon the natives
themselves.
Since then we have learned better The Philippines are
not nearly much Of problem they were some years
back And the whole we have come out of bushes:
that began very badly indeed with flying colors.
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UNPLEASANT MEMORIES.

lat dispatch from the Philippines telling of the
death Of four natives by asphyxation while they were
beng disciplined board the Collier Ajax is un-
pleasantly reminiscent of the days of the water cure and
other disciplinary atrocities which attended the early days
The additional information that their oense was mutnous
conduct might comfort ourselves with the thought that
the victims might just easily have been Americans and
dismiss it regrettable accident AS it is it to be
hoped that the Navy department will make the rigid in
yestgaton of the incident.
water business an unpleasant blot upon the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
Editogial Comment
on Current Subjects
"A coMPLlcATEp SITUATION

h
From the Charleston Mail.
In a little more than one week we
shall have the legislature with us
again. A new legislature and an old
governor. When President Wilson
goes In on next March fourth for q
new term, the congress which will go
In at the same time will be new
congress, the one which was chosen
at the same election which elected Mr..
Wilson for a second term. Thus, un-
der our national law, the newly elect.
ed President and the newly elected
congress qualify at the same time. 1t
IS true that there is no regular session
of the congress provided Tor at that
time, but II the President so wishes,
or even the new congress so wishes,
congress can begin work directly after
the fourth of March next.
In West Virginia, 1t is different. The
new legislators are de jure such really
n December after the expiration Of
the terms of the old members, and thus
the new Legislature meets by law soon
after the first Of January, while the
new governor who was elected at the
same time as the new legislature, does
not become the state executive until
about three months later.
This is q rather awkward situation
and does not make for efficiency. 1t
divides the responsibility between the
executive and the law.making depart.
ments, and this makes really EN-.
barrassing situation. as 1t makes pos
sible every four years legislature OF
one political complexion and an execu-
tive Of another political complexion.
In such case, the new governor,
when he goes in on. March 4, 1917,
viii find that the legislature which
was chosen along with him has al.
ready met according to law, and, un.
less he chooses to call 1t an extraordi.
arysession, he will have one year and
nine months to wait before what he
might properly call his own legislature
in session.
Just why this was so arranged has
never been explained. Perhaps there
never really was any reason at all for
It. It just happening this way and has
been perpetuated like great many
things In government, society and
elsewhere, through the force of habit
Or lust simply because that is the
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side Of the coin g an eaglo. iust aboul

side of the coin is an eagle, Just about
TO fly. The eagle is perched ON al
olive branch, or something which look
very much like an olive branch lie
is looking with fierce eyes toward The
words, "E Pluribus Unum. directly II
front of Kim. Across the top OF The
coin is printed United States OIL
America" and at the bottom, elialI
Dollar" Two weeks from nov n job
lot of entirely new and ..original quar-
tvs will b. put in circulation.
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way it was found. and there is not
enough energy to change it.
Manifestly It would seem to be
much better il the new legislature
and the new governor went into office
at the same time. 1t certainly would
be simpler. There is great deal OF
merit in those checks and balances of
the somewhat complicated system OF
government whereby we rule our
selves, but sometimes the checks seem
to exceed the balancing power, and,
instead of maintaining an equilibrium
as was no doubt intended, the real
accomplishment is virtual deadlock.
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shook the high.wrougnt stock market.
Thus the question, Are Presidents PEG.
pie? is happily answered.

They laid all that was left of poor
old Jonn stewart on the hillside yes.
terday, and many West Virginian
who reads this will feel his heart grow
heavy and lump swell in his throa..
John Stewart was by title the House
detective at the Raleigh. He was that
for years, but even more than that. He
was really the man out in front, the
boniface known to the thousands who
came and went at the Raleigh. He was
the one man who linked the patronage
OF the house to the management. They
knew no others. If it was check they
wanted cashed at the desk 1t was John
Stewart they applied to, who affixed
tis endorsement. and sent them CRATE
fully away with a bankroll. He per-
formed this service for years for hun.
dreds OF West Virginians-and hun.
drods from other states Nor was this
the only service, not by a long shot.
1t seemed that whenever Raleigh
guest wanted something done he lool;-
I'd up John Stewart. told him about Il,
and it was attended to in short order.
II John showed any partially for folks
from other states. 1t was for West Vir-
ginians. Not many days ago he de.
clared that he never met West Vir-
ginian who wasn't gentleman to the
manor born. 1t was plain when we
shook John Stewards hand the day be.
fore Christmas that he was failing fast,
but he was sticking bravely to his post
OF duty like soldier which, many
years ago, he was. "A fine Christmas
and a HaODy New Year''-we chanpac
the customary formula just little. A
Happy New Year! John Stewart was
dead a-Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

Congressman Gussie Gardner is again trying to get
into the lime light; this time with an interview favorng
calling President Wilson in the leak investigation
That has been tried twice on other presidents
and it usually has resulted Congress having to
cute a humiating retreat
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
TRACTION woRKgRs GER RAISE

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, Jan. A.
The Ohio Valley Electric Railway
Company, which operate the street rail
way system of this city, today an
nounced an increase of wages Of its
trainmen of cent an hour as recog-
milton OF the increasing living costs
The increase is effective as of Janu-
airy l. and is the second voluntary in.
crease within year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

Harrison county sportsmen have formed Wild Life
league. That is move in the right direction We
have many laws for the protection of game but no one
pays much attention to them. Wild Life leagues have
tendency to the members careful of their behavior
while they are in the open.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
HaIIanan Mentioned as Tar Mar.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. A.
Political gossip now has it that Wal
ter S. Hallanan, private secretary to
Gov. Hatfield and formerly Hunt
ington newspaper man, will be named
by the governor as state tax commits
sioner to succeed Fred o. Blue, whose
term Of office expires March 1.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

Uncle Sam has put new four.bit
piece on the market. If it doesn --~ch
your city in the next ten days it will
be because our favorite bank CASHIER
has neglected to order the very latest
thing in coin of the realm. The new
80 cent piece is more artistic than the
old. but hasn't any greater purchasing
power. On the heads" side there is
a thinly clad lady walking along with
a 1.-THE step, with her right hand out.
stretched and holding in the hollow OF
Ter left arm an olive branch. Over her
right shoulder is draped the Stars and
Stripes. The background is made up
of the setting sun and IN God We
Trust" Above the lady's head is the
word. Liberty" printed in letters far
enough apart to form semi.circle
around the top edge of the coin. At
the bottom is the date. On the tails"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

You can keep them on the farm and
easily at that. by making farming prof.
liable. This is the view of Carl Vroo.
man. assistant secretary of the De.
partment of Agriculture. not original,
he says, but nevertheless true. "a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

And Shaver too, is to quit It really begins to look
like new deal. But cannot be sure until the re-
turns come in from Parkersburg next Monday night
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

Duluth housemaids have formed labor union. If it
is of these legally responsible unions that make an
effort to compel members to live up their contracts
with employers, that ought to help some.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
WASHINGTON NEWS -
(" GOSSIP o. zzzzzzs Brook. .z!zz:

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 4.-The
following special pension bills were
introduced yesterday in the House by
Representative Howard Sutherland:
To increase the pension of Isaac
Boyce, of Fairmont, to $50; same kind
OF bill in behalf of Jacob j. Lee, OF
Fairmont, $50; to increase the pension
of Luke P. Brooks, of Alexander, $40.
Application for pensions under the
act of September s, 1916, were filed
with the U. S. Pension Commissioner
for Mrs. Alice c. HUFF, of Clarksburg,
and Mrs. Sarah c. Hoover, of Sutton.
Mr.. Sutherland requested the commits
sioner to adjust the pension claim of
Mrs. William II. Whitlatch, of Terra
Alta, which has been pending for some
time.
L. ]. IIildreth, of Lumberport, w.
Va isfn the city on business connect
ed with the Pension Bureau. Young
Htldreth while soldering in the Phil
ippines was seriously and permanently
injured in a railroad wreck. 1t criE-
pied him for life, stopped his earning
powers and came nearing ending him.
Notwithstanding, all the help he has
been able to get from the government
is pension Of $12 month, though MS
case would seem to come under the
total disability clause covering SOL
diers injured in their line of duty Hill
dreth is here trying to see what he can
do in combating governmental red
tape.
Miss Anne Levy, of Charleston. is a
guest of her sister, Miss Florence Levy,
the accommodating and expert secre-
tary TO Representative Adam Little
page. New Years day the Misses Levy
spent with friends in New York city.
West Virginians/in the city today are
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Mccoy, of Parkers-
burg; Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Hall, OF Ain-
ton; Helen S. and Amy Bowen, of
Moorefeld, and d. w. Wiegel, Of
Wheeling.
President Wilson is fond of the the
afro. No President since Arthur was
ever more regular attendant, Judg-
ing from the regularity with which he
attends the twice.a.day he has a de-
cidedly strong liking for vaudeville a
lot of people may feel shock at this,
considering that it isn't exactly living
up to the Presidents reputation for
highbrowism. He should worry! But
when they read on and hear what kind
of slapstick jokes he laughs at, they
should have on their shock 4Daorbers.
There was only brass railing between
our boxes on the mezzenine at Keith's
Monday night. 1t was one grand op-
poTtunity to So very clearly what
kind Of stage humor the President
would fall for. When blackface com
edlan announced lnut ne would render
a pathetic little ballad entitled THE
Platter the Plate the Fewer the Soup"
The presidential physiognomy wrinkled
up In smiles, and when an irate female
berated her supposed husband because
their automobile stopped in stage
woodland and would not bulge, angrily
asseverating that said hubby had no
more brains than fish had hips" the
presidential hand served as a lid to
u wtde'open presidential mouth, thus
sitting guffaw which might have
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04
LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE.

ORE than one newspaper has had few words, evi-
wi IDENTIFY intended to be humorous to say about dis
patch which over the press wires the other day
regarding the Minnesota Legislature Boiled down to the
bone this dispatch is as follows:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

The United States Senate shows disposition to fight
over the peace plans.
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Now that stansbury has accepted, it is worth while
for 1917.
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SHORT AND SNAPPY.

1t Is rather late for Christmas dinners but probably
the birds would not notice the affront il some
suitable decacies put for them convenient
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1t does look like large order but as matter of fact
all this and more could be accomplished within the time
limit if the legislators got right down to work. One of the
worst vices Of American system of government is the
everything that can with the result that there is always
grand rush at the end.
And in this rush the crook finds his golden opportunity.
An investigation Of legislative jobbery state by state prob
ably would show that very large percentage Of it. possibly
SO cent occurred the final hours of the session during
which it was passed.
The Legislature of West Virginia is to convene mex,
week It, oo limited by the constitution of the state in
the duration of its life and ought to get right to work But
does any one believe that it will9 We trow not
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-04

ST. PAUL, Jan. 1.-The Minnesota legisla-
ture convened today with the prospect of act
ing on state wide prohibition, woman's suf-
frage, reorganization Of the various state de-
partments and repeal of the boxing bill before
adjournment by time Limitation on April 49,
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If YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
"WESTERN UNION"

Subscribers our carrier routes failing to get The
West Virginian any evening should call WESTERN
Y UNION" state the fact and give and residence
and messenger will deliver paper your door at
once There is no charge the subscriber for this
service. The West Virginian plans render to its
Subscribers the best newspaper delivery service pos
stble and this is part Of the plan
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Why is it so easy for a bootlegger in Charleston
ito find bondsman? What kind of folks are they-as
rule-who give bonds for bootleggers?-Ch Charleston
Mail.