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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15
COMPRESSED AIR PUMPS.

What is called the air-lift pump was
invented some time during the eight
eenth century.
One form is a simple, clever affair,
and is coming into quite general use.
It consists, primarily, of two pipes
open at the ends, one pipe being much
larger than the other, permitting the
lower end of the smaller one to be
bent I'D and inserted into the lower
end of the larger one. The larger
pipe is the discharge pipe, and the
smaller pipe is the air inlet pipe; the
lower end of the discharge pipe is
usually enlarged or made bell shaped
so as to allow free flow of water into
the pipe.
The pump in operation is essentially
differential gravity pump. Air is forced
down through the smaller pipe, pass
ing through it's upturned lower end
into the water insi lie the larger pipe;
the pressure Of air must be greater
than the hydrostatic pressure of the
water at the lower end of the pipes,
and the air must be delivered fast
enough 20 make the mixture of air
and water in the larger pipe lighter
in the total height of the ascending
the weight of a solid column of water
from the surface of the water to the
lower end of the discharge pipe. The
pump will work under these condi-
lions and discharge water freely at
the upper end of the pipe. This ar
rangement, of course, necessitates an
air compressor, which will depend upon
the amount of water to be elevated.
The very simplicity of the pump it.
self recommends it, as there are no
valves, rods, or movable parts OF any
kind to get out of order or give trou-
ble 1t is smooth and quiet in it's op-
Grafton; the high velocity of the COM
pressed air forms what may be called
plugs or pistons throughout the water,
making the ascending column lighter,
and an interesting feature to note in
regard to it's operation is that the air
which is put into the machine at
a pressure of perhaps seventy-fve
pounds to the square inch gradually
loses it's pressure as it ascends, until
finally at the point of exit it assumes
the same pressure as the surrounding
atmosphere.
A large amount of sand or gravel
may become entrained in the moving
column of water in this pump without
greatly impairing it's action. 1t may,
therefore, be used for many purposes,
for clearing cellars, contractors ex-
cavations, for elevating sewage and
acids, and for irrigating land. 1t is
particularly good for elevating water
for drinking purposes, as the water
is aerated and purified to a certain
extent j. w. LAWRENCE,
Colorado Agricultural College.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15

The committee appointed by recent
purchasers of Brewster Flats lands
met at Wenatchee to consider prop
osition from George Crane and as
sociates, of Spokane, looking to irriga-
ton of the now waterless lands. Crane
and associates own water rights in the
Nethow River. One million dollars is
the sum estimated to complete an irri-
cation system for the 10000 acres.
IAe committee favored the PROPOSE
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15
THE sMooT DRY-FARM BILL.


One of the most important measures
passed by Congress during the last
session was the Smoot-Mondell dry
farm homestead bill. The significance
of this measure was explained the 9TH
er day by Congressman Howell as fol-
lows:
"The state of Utah comprises an area
of about 100000 acres, of which only
about two and half per cent is under
cultivation. The reason is that by far
the greater portion of the lands of
the state is so situated that irrigation
is impossible and under the old meth
DDS farming is out of the question.
Then, too, the land laws as they now
exist require a homesteader to reside
upon his claim to acquire title. With
out water residence is impossible, and
there are millions of acres so situated
that no available water supply can be
reached without travelling ten, twenty
and even fifty miles. 1t has been clear
ly demonstrated that arid lands can
be made productive by the summer fall
low process. That is to say, such
lands are ploughed one year and al
lowed to remain fallow until fall, when
they are fitted for crop, and the next
season, after the harvest, they are
permitted to remain uncultivated, or
rather without being sowed. The year
following, in the fall another crop is
planted and by this method fair crops
are secured every alternate year. The
owners of such farms live in the vii
lagos, sometimes fifty miles distant,
and they are compelled to haul all the
water they require for themselves and
their horses.
'"The standard homestead under the
old law was 100 acres. Inasmuch as
only half of an arid farm can be cul-
tivated in one season it was decided
by those having the interest of the
great Western plains at heart to try
to get Congress to consent to double
homesteads in the arid regions, and
the Mondell-SmOot bill was drawn
with that object in view, and the Sen
ate added a section which eliminates
the requirements as to continuous resi-
dence upon such a homestead. That
is to say, it will be possible for set
tier to take up a homestead of 800
acres and to cultivate it under the
method | have described, and at the
same time reside with his family in
nearby village, where besides the COM
forts of life he can educate his chill
dren and enjoy himself, hold inter-
course with neighbors and have the
advantages of church attendance.
utah is unique in it's village life.
Villages dot the state from end to end,
and most of our farmers, instead of
living on isolated farms, reside in the
small ham1etS and towns and drive to
their fields as occasion may require.
I believe that the enactment of this
new law will result in the taking up
of several million acres and the culti-
walton of the same in our state alone.
1t will add thousands to the rural pop
ulation of all the states affected and
will convert the sage-brush plains into
waving wheat fields, and the jackrab-
bit will give place to live stock OF
value to the human race"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15
IRRIGATION

ton offered by the irrigation ditch pro-
motors, which is on cooperation
basis, the landowners furnishing the
land and Crane and others the water.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-07-15
Today

is the time to buy-tomorrow may be too late
If you have followed advertising and noted what
said June 18th issue of The Ranch you will that
completed of the Improvements agreed to,
and in short time will have completed this gigantic
undertaking and opened up to the public
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-08-17
HENRI FRENCH
At The ORPHEUM

To show the appreciation that the
company at the Orpheum has fol
Henri French, they all dubbed to-
gether and with Berger's band at the
head and string Of automobiles fol
lowing met him on his arrival at the
Siberia. Mr.. French is noted all over
the country for his excellent work
in many different lines. and the play
ers now at the Orpheum wished tc
demonstrate the fact to the public
what they, as theatrical people,
thought of his work, by giving him
this big reception. Mr.. French will
add greatly to the already fine per-
Torrance at the theater this evening
and those who attend will certainly
have treat. Mr.. French will be
with the vaudeville company until
the close of their engagement here
next Saturday night.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-08-17

looked out again, Kaleilini had dis
appeared. They found Mrs. Kaleikini
dead.
Bernard Kelekolio, In relating his
story, confessed candidly that he was
afraid, and that he fled into the
house for safety, viewing the martial
appearance of Kaleikini with fear.
He peeped through the lattice-work
on the veranda, and then, believing
Kaleikini had gone away. the boys
held a hurried consultation as to how
to notify the police, and decided that
all three should make dash for the
road They ran out Of the yard
through the back way, not caring to
encounter Kaleikini with his revolt
yer, and eventually telephoned to
the police station from the poi fac
tory at Kalihi.
Bernard said that. at the time of
the shooting, he had just curled up
on the end of the veranda to sleep.
when he heard the women go out into
the yard. Then he heard other steps
and, peeping out, he saw Kaleikini
Later he heard the sounds of anger.
and then came the shots in success
sion. Before the shots were fred he
thought there was going to be trou-
BILE, and he started down the steps,
when the first shot was heard. Then
he ran back into the house. When
he looked through the lattice he dis
tinctly saw in the moonlight Kalei-
KIM holding a revolver.
Mrs. Keola Kaai said she returned
ed from up town with her husband
about half-past II, and she heard the
husband and his wife talking. She
told Kaleikini, the first time he took
the woman's arm, to let her go, as he
had no business handling her so
roughly, and reminded him that she
was taking care of Mrs. Kaleikini.
After the tragedy she saw Kaleikini
standing over the woman.
DR.. Mcdonald, who made an au-
topsy Of the body of the woman. gave
some interesting testimony as to the
course the bullet took. Strange to
say. only one bullet struck the wo-
man, and It was probably the third,
the doctor testifying that death must
have been almost instantaneous. The
bullet entered the victims back about
| four inches from the median line and
about on level with the crest OF the
hn h,,l I'm
ward and upward. entirely through
the body, penetrating the intestines.
touching the edge of the liver, bored
through the diaphragm and then on
through the right ventricle OF the
heart. through the chest wall and
lodged Just behind the skin OF the
breast. The Doctor stated that death
was caused by shock and hemorrhage
Mrs. Kaleikini was about % years
of age and was born on Kauai. Ka-
leikini is u painter by trade.
The coroner's jury rendered the
following verdict, after which Kalei-
KIM was specifically charged with
murder: .rt..
"That the deceased came to her
death by shock and hemorrhage caus-
cd by a gunshot wound inflicted by a
bullet discharged from a revolver
held in the hand of George Kalei-
KIM"
The jury did not take cognizance
of the opportunity to state that the
accused killed the woman with homi'
cidal intent. but left 1t open to
cause by accident or other method.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-08-17
BAND CONCERT.

The Hawaiian band will give con
cert this evening on the roof garden
of the Young Hotel at 1880, as follows;
PART l.
"The Soldiers In the Bushes" ....
'.'.'''' ''''.''''.' Einnahue
Overture-"Summereve" 49,. SuppC
"Godspeed and Goodnight" -. .Bohn
Selection-"Ernani" .......... Verd'
PART ii.
Vocal-Hawaiian Songs...ar. by Berger
Selection-"Belle OF Bohemia" -.
Waltz-"Loye's Passing" -. Bergere
March-"The Kissing SPELL Sablor
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-08-17

The Weekly Edition Of the Evening
Bulletin gives q complete summary o.
the news OF the day.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-08-17
CURTAINS
Attractive in Style and Price

Nothing adds the appearance than pretty lace
Here extra cool scheduled for week
AT S1OO A PAIR-Notingham Lace Curtains yards long
AT 81. AND 81. PAR-Notingham Curtains, extra
wide and 3N yards long. variety Of select from.
AT $3.50 AND $1.75 PA1R-Exn good quality Noting
ham Curtains designs 3h yards long, and extra wide.
LAMBREQUM LACE CURTAINS
Finished and bottom extra leg ed wide at $3.50 each
ARABIAN LACE CURTAINS
Extra heavy pretty Cluney effects ga yards long, 1925 pair
ECRU NET CURTAINS
Trimmed with Battenbg Insertion edge and medaons full s
at $3.50 pair.
BONNIE FEMME CURTAINS
Only in Ecru and white handsome designs with
flounce, 1915 81 90 and $500 each
BEL. ROOM CURTAINS
Dotted Swiss hemtched border large and small all ready for
use 81 so a pair
MADRAS CURTAINS
Tassel ends stripes and blue 81 25 pair
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
HUGE CIRCUS IS
HERE TO-DAY

The circus parade, instead of los
ing its interest Is becoming more
popular, as was demonstrated dur
ing the couple of hours that it took
for the Barnum & Bailey parade
to traverse the various thorough
fares of the city. The parade was
the best Of its character seen here.
1t was the biggest, the longest and
contained more real features. A
troupe of trumpeters and mounted
heralds headed the procession. The
second division consisted of an
equestrian display remarkable for
the attractive character of the
horses; four herds of elephants, in
Guiding two African war elephants,
said to be the only two of this
species in captivity; a caravan of
IL camels followed by two tandem
menage teams of great beauty,
big cages containing lions, tigers
and other wild animals; floats, per-
forming Shetland ponies and many
other interesting features followed.
The afternoon performance open
ed with grand entree. Following
this spectacle twenty odd elephants
leaped into the three rings; they
waltzed, walked on their hind legs,
formed majestic pyramids and in
terlocked trunks in fanciful COM
binations.
A shrek Of childish glee well
coined the regiment of clowns
which broke into the hippodrome.
The automobile race Is a thrillingly
sensational act, causing one to
fairly gasp at the audacity and
nerve of the two young women who
guide the racing machines.
The last performance will be
given tonight at 8 o'clock, doors
opening at Z O'Clock.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

Special Correspondence to The Press
STRASSBURG, Germany, Aug IA
Insurance of workingmen against
unemployment has been on trial
in hits city since Dec. 81, 1906, and
is now pronounced a success in
every particular
So satisfactory has been the ex-
pertinent that 1t has attracted at
tention of working men and women
all over Europe. No less than SO
cities in Germany alone have writ
ten the local authorities concerning
the working of the system, with a
view of introducing it in their re-
spective municipalities.
At one time there were many
workmen out of employment in
Strassburg. In order to minimize
unemployment as much as possible
and to have an indirect control of
the same, the city offered an extra
allowance of SO per cent, in addi-
ton to that which any Industrial
society contributed to it's members
involuntarily unemployed. 1t was
provided, of course, that conditions
laid down in the rules and regula-
tions were complied with.
Twenty industrial socieitse, COM
prising 25 per cent of workmen of
Strassburg, applied for membership
within a month after the adoption
of the rules and regulations by the
city council. OF these 20 societies
IL received the guaranteed support
while the other eight, on account of
their prosperous condition and
plenty Of work, did not need to take
advantage of the city's offer.
The city was called upon to pay
$452 in 1907, while industrial So
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
HOW HIGHER WAGES
FIGURE OUT

The United States government
as just issued an interesting re-
port relating to wages and prices
in the labor market. According to
the bureau of iaDor's compilation
of conditions in over 1000 estab-
lishments wages were 81 per cent
higher in 1907 than in 1906, and
the regular hours of labor per
week were 0.4 per cent lower.
But the retail prices OF 80 prin-
cipal articles of food in 68 locali-
ties, based on consumption in rep
resentatives workingmen's families,
were AZ per cent higher during the
past year compared to the year pre-
vious.
Thus the purchasing power of an
hours wages, as measured in food.
was u to l per cent less in 1907
than in 1906.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
FARMERS UNION
ORDERS A STRIKE

The farmers union of Mississippi
has ordered strike. The Missis-
sippi farmers are striking for
higher prices of cotton and the
product of their labor will be
stored in warehouses until salts
factory concessions are made.
The demand Of the western farm
ers union and the Society of Equity
is summed up in two words: Dollar
wheat. They are also erecting ware
houses for storage purposes and es-
tablishing cooperative exchanges
with the intention of wiping out
the middleman.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
LOW STOCKS IN FAVOR

The general tone of the market
showed considerable strength, and
especially is this so in the low
priced stocks. Several of these
were in good demand today, and
while few sales were made there
was evidence of many buying or
ders. II
Evolution was in good demand,
bids being made for blocks OF
5000 to 10000 shares at good
prices. Charles Dickens still con-
tinues weak, but after the call Of
ferings were asked for in 10000 and
$4,000 share lots. Order still con-
tinue for Missoula Copper, the
stock selling this morning at 5A
cents. Panhandle Smelter, by all
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

todds was the strongest stock at to-
Fday's session, and while there was
only 1000 shares sold, 1t showed
unusual strength, occasioned un-
|doubtedly by buying orders in the
Pmarket.
/ The unlisted stocks came in for
some attention, several blocks of
East Snowstorm being offered with
no bids and several thousand
shares of c. & R. changing hands
at fair prices. The interest taken
in c. & R. is undoubtedly at
tributable to the fact that the low
err tunnel encountered the vein a
short time ago and the recent visit
to the property of the principal
Stockholders
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
COULDN'T ACCOUNT FOR JAG

Owing to the conflicting stories
told by Harry Schunwold, who &C
cused Bob Turney, a bartender of
Jimmy Durkins, of selling him a
pint bottle of whiskey, Justice Hin
kle yesterday dismissed the case.
The young man said first he got
the liquor at Durkin's and later
that he got it at the Henry house.
Then he wasn't sure where he got
it. He was picked up drunk on the
high school campus.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
S7RASSBURG WORKLNGMEN
INSURE AGAINST NO WORK

cieties paid $1904 to it's members
for insurance
The apparent inconsistency of the
city not paying $3.50 per cent
of the sum paid out by the societies
lis explained by the fact that all
the idle workmen who received sup
port from their respective societies
did not comply with the city's rules
requiring city residence of one
year and daily visitation of the city
employment bureau. Hence they
were not entitled to the extra al
lowance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

with uncounted thousands, who
watched the ceremony with keen
interest and cheered the candidate
with enthusiasm.
A striking feature Of the picture
is the big factory building in the
background. When the beautiful
Taft home was the home of Multi
millionaire David Sinton, father of
Mrs. Taft, it was in the midst of
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
REAL ESTATE MAN
SHOT AND KILLED

ELLENSBURG, Aug. 14.-Frank
Bryant is in Jail here charged with
killing Thomas Johnson, real estate
dealer at Gle Elum. The men were
fighting over a bill and Bryant
claims that he seized a gun John
son had drawn, turning it so that
the bullet struck Johnson. The lat
ter was 70 years of age and a
pioneer. He killed man years
ago in mining claim fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
LEFT FIREARMS IN
REACH OF BABIES

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Cal, Aug.
14.-Somebody's carelessness in
leaving a rifle and revolver in a
barn made Robert Maxwell, age
8, the murderer of his brother,
age 3. The children found the
weapons while playing and the old
er baby managed to discharge the
rifle, sending bullet into the 9th
er's jugular. A sister, age Z, wit
messed the tragedy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

CINCINNATI, Aug. 14.-This pic
ture presents the scene at the
home of Chas. P. Taft, when Judge
w. H. Taft delivered his speech
accepting the republican presiden-
tial nomination. The Taft front
yard was not filed with people. be-
cause only holders of tickets were
admitted inside the fence Outside
the fence the streets were filled
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
LOSES LIFE FOR
PAIR OF SHOES

VANCOUVER, B. c., Aug. IA
R. Warrener, who stopped to but.
ton his shoes today when room
ing house in which he was living
caught fire, burned to death, and
20 occupants narrowly escaped.
Bert Warrener, brother of the dead
man, was overcome twice by
smoke, but escaped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
B. G. RANCHER
KILLS ANOTHER

KELOWNA, B. c., Aug. IA.
r. Layton, a rancher near Vernon,
was shot and instantly killed today
by John Anderson in a dispute over
irrigation. Layton and his partner
were digging a ditch across An
derson's property. Anderson got a
rifle and killed Layton. He in
stantly surrendered to the Vernon
police.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

James r. Keene Of New York on
Aug. 20 will ship 100 racehorses to
Buenos Ayres for breeding pur-
poses and to take part in races.
The anti-betting laws have put
lot of racers out Of business in the
United States.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
INDIAN CHIEF KILLED

NORTH YAKIMA, Aug. IA
train at Parker siding last evening
killed Chief Eneas of the Yakima
tribe. His wife also died from in
juries received when the train
struck their buggy on a crossing.
The chief was a veteran of the In
dian war Of 1855 and was over :.
years old.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

Circumstances still alter
cases. When Prof. Burr,
the New York engineer, rec
ommends concrete bridges
he is quoted and commend
ed by the Spokesman
Review.
When the same authority,
after survey, states that
Spokane has an under
ground water supply unshr-
passed in the country, the
same paper ridicules his
opinions.
Yet Prof. Burr is one of
the consulting engineers on
the New York water supply
project, the greatest under
taking of the kind in history.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
r. 3. STACK DIVORCED

Judge KEENAN, yesterday grant
ed Mrs. Stack divorce from r. r
Stack, of the Stack-Gibbs Lumber
Co., on allegations Of a disgusting
character. She was allowed $50
a month alimony and property
apportionment amounting to $50.
600.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
EXAMINING TEACHERS

Teachers examinations are now
being taken under direction of
Supt. e. G.. Mcfarland in Masonic
temple. About 225 men and women
took the examinations yesterday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
SHE SUGGESTED POISON

Judge Kennan yesterday granted
divorce to H. J. Reynolds from
Emma J. Mr. Reynolds told the
court that at Pocatello, Idaho, once,
his wife took a shot at him he
cause he tipped his hat to another
woman. She finally scared Reyn-
Odds away from home by suggest
ing that she ought to poison his
food.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

a most attractive residence dis
trict. Now it is surrounded by fac
tory buildings, but, moved by SEN
timent and the delights of the old
house, the Tafts refuse to leave it.
During the notification ceremony
the surrounding buildings served as
grand stands, their windows being
crowded with hundreds of interest
ed Spectators.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14
LIBRARY NEEDS ASSISTANT

The city library board will hold
an examination at the library Aug
25 for an assistant. The position
will pay $50 per month salary, be-
ginning Sept l. The examination
is open to all who care to take it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

Lost-Ladies' watch, between the
Auditorium and 1906 Water. Set
with diamonds and rubies. Re-
ward at 1905 Water, Peaceful valley
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-14

Hinkle. Van Ross told Chief Rice
that he secured the spoons from
Chicago wholesale house. He now
faces two theft charges before the
superior court.