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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-17

for all time solve the irrigation prob
lem. But as often as the tests were
made, those instrumental in their
having exhausted both capital and per-
severance, the task would be given up.
1t remained for the; perseverance Of
the past months to do what others
had long been trying, and after boring
some 5S5 feet, an excellent flow on
what is known as the Colombo place,
was secured, the completion of the
well having been worked out but a
few weeks ago. Directly it was an
nounced that the flow had been tap
ped, the old well on the Blalock farm,
which had for months been giving but
a minimum flow of water, was sunk
Just 20 feet deeper than the former
driller had left it, and the result was
that one Of the largest streams yet
secured is pouring from a six-inch
pipe, squirting at least two feet above
the outlet.
The former well on the Blalock farm,
which had been completed a short
time previous, when officially tested
last week, showed a pressure OF so
pounds to the square inch, and when
converted through a one-inch fire noz-
zle, threw stream Of water more than
100 feet directly upwards. In that the
test was successful, operations are now
under way on another well. near the
buildings on the Blalock farm, which
Is to be used generally for irrigation,
and in emergencies for fighting fire, a
complete system Of hydrants and fire.
fighting paraphernalia to be installed
as soon as the well is completed. The
critters are now at a depth Of more
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-17

ously. In drilling the wells on our
farm, we have found that the farther
to the. west we go, the shallower the
shafts, while on the eastern side of
the farm, we were required to go much
deeper.
1.-THE most difficult part Of the drill
ing is In penetrating the rock strata,
as it is exceptionally hard, and the
drill frequently does not progress more
than from 9 to Is inches day. 1 be-
lieve the wells will have much influ-
ence regarding the division of lands,
and it is my belief that, within ten
years, every five and ten acre. tract
Of the Blalock farm will be supporting
a. family. AS soon as the well now un-
der way is completed, we intend to
sink another on the extreme north side
of the farm, across the creek"
More Will Try.
In the belief that the basaltic rock
strata does slope upward to the west,
it has been announced that a number
of owners of small tracts living west
of the fruit farm, will, in the near
future, take steps to secure an in
dependent supply of water, and now
that the possibility has become real
ity, the choice fruit and garden farms
of the valley are more than likely to
be dotted here and there with ~gush-
ers" before another decade has passed.
In speaking Of the recent accomplish
ments along the line of successful we'll
drilling in this section Of the state.
one Of the early pioneers, who had
heretofore believed the only source OF
water for irrigating to be from the
streams, said:
II have lived here for more than rs
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-17

water courses, and in that way the cry
Of water shortage will be completely
done away with. 1t means a revolu-
ton in the history Of irrigation in the
great fruit, alfalfa and garden truck
industry Of the Walla Walla valley,
which, SO rich in fertility, and so ia
vored with climatic conditions, cannot
but become the future Mecca of east
erners. weary with the cold, hard win
ters, the long, hot summers, and the
storms which, every now and then.
sweep away all the accumulations Of
years Of toll"
Increase Property Values.
That the artesian wells will have the
direct affect Of greatly enhancing pro-
perty values In the section in which
the water Is secured Is denied by no
one, and land which heretofore has
sold at from SIS to $3.50 an acre, is ex-
pected to take an upward tendency,
until the boosted price Of the Yakima
an acre-will be con-
sidered quite common here. Holders
Of realty throughout the valley are
deeply interested in the latest step Of
progress taken through the success
Of the Blalock company in securing
flows, and the, progressive, .
up to date and energetic monied men
Of the valley may be expected to SEQ
to it that the boring for artesian water
viii not stop with efforts in that par
ticular part Of the valley, for the lat
est accompaniment Of Independent wa
ter supply for irrigating purposes Is
only In its infancy. and the coming
decade will mark such a change in
the Walla Walla valley as has never
before been recorded.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-17

His Excuse.
Cobble-You certainly have a good
cook. BY the way, where do you get
your servants?
Stone-From our neighbors. When
we hear Of a good one among them.
we offer her more money to come with
u.s. esss
Cobble-But, my dear fellow. is that
honorable?
stone-Why not? Can you develop
a sense Of humor with q poor diSes-
ion Life.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-17

required, it is hoped that there will
be no difficulty experienced in the
operating department Of the local Office
this year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1908-12-17
THE CHAFING DISH

These may be just the thing
with which you desire to please
a bachelor girl. If you do, let us
assure you that the beautiful
Manning Bowman line that we
carry is the best and most mOder-
ately priced on the market.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
New Phone No. 81.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER a, 1903
THE HOSE WAGON.

We understand that the fire COM
mittee is to report to the City Council
Friday night on. the question Of q
hose wagon. Chief Baldwin and Cap
tain Hackett made a trip to Column
bus, O., the other day and investi-
gated the subject. Winchester can
secure a wagon, drawn By horses for
100 to $500 and an automobile
machine for $1,000 to $4,000.
1t is MP to the Council The city
absolutely needs the apparatus. Fire
protection is inadequate now. Two
fires at opposite ends of the city
would leave the fire department help
less.
All the leading departments are
fitting out with automobile machines
now. They cost little more in the
beginning but are said to be cheaper
in the long run. They are fer quicker
in getting TO the fire. And when a
fire breaks out it is the first few
minutes which count.
Winchester must have q wagon of
some sort. 1t is better to get the
best. The city is short of money.
But it is always In that condition.
We understand that the apparatus
can be secured on long time and pro-
vision can easily be made by the city
fathers to meet the payments.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
MUST RAISE REVENUES
PIckaway Legislator Says Dry coun-
ties Are Short of Funds.

Columbus, O., Dec 4-Representa-
tive George w. Bowers of Pickaway
county is making a study of condi-
lions that nave arisen through the
loss of revenue through voting out sa-
looms in dry counties.
Mr.. Bowers declares new sources
of revenue will have to be found to
make up the deficits thus created In
his own county the saloons were vot-
ed out and a serious problem con-
fronts some of the municipal corpora
tons, especially Circleville, where
the revenue from the Dow tax took
care Of a large share of TIE expenses
of the city.
The state, Mr.. Bowers fears, will be
reduced to the extremity of levying
taxes on other business to secure
funds.
In this connection he is looking into
Alabama laws, which are revenue
producers. The Alabama law puts a
tax on professions 1t also taxes con-
fectioners and other small dealers
over and above the general tax levy.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
THE PoSTOFFICE.

The postal deficit according to the
report of Postmaster General Mey-
ers, exceeds $16,OOO,OOO and the es-
timated deficiency for the current
year is the same amount Such fg-
ures would have frightened our
statesmen and people a few years
ago when the entire expenses Of the
department did not run to this sum.
;;.t today seems to be a day of
big things. We talk of the great ex-
pense of the mighty standing armies
of Europe and the serious drain on
their people. But the pension roll of
the United States is equal to the army
expenditures of any one country OF
Europe.
The postal deficit is partly caused
by Increase in the salaries Of the
employees and partly by great i'm
provements in the service. We do
not believe the people as whole
gr,.dse either of these expenditures.
The Postmaster has suggested two
sources u income which he believes
won!d attn ately put the department
on a paving basis, the postal savings
bank ard the parcels post delivery
The formerhas proveditselfin other
countries 4 wonderful success. In
two FL speaking countries.
Greet bl.,,-i4 and Canada, hundreds
of millions OF dollars have been in
trusted tc TIE departments. There
is one gr eature that comrlends
itself to .e absolute safety OF the
deposits. Il this can succeed in any
other eoulI.ies why not in Americas
Ike fal Of Clark are more
-. "A with the recommen-
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
KELLOGG PAFFLED
IN LOAN INQUIRY
Archb0Id Processes Ignorance
Of Trainer Transactions.

New York, Dec efforts on the
part of federal counsel to obtain in
formation regarding the loans aggre-
eating $22,000,000 to P. E. Trainer ~
the Southern Pipe Line company, a
Standard subsidiary, came to nothing
in the cross-eXamination of John ID.
Archbold. For over year. Frank B.
Kellogg, government inquisitor, has
pursued every trail to find out the
purpose of these large loans, but
now appears to be no nearer the solu-
tion of the mystery than when he
first propounded the question of the
borrowing.
Mr.. Archbold said he knew of no
reasons for the loans, which he said
might have represented the adjust
menNs between refining companies
which Mr.. Trainer supplied with oil.
Mr.. Trainer, who is connected with
the Standards pipe line system, had
previously testified that he did not
know of the loans and never received
the money.
Much of Mr. Archbold's cross-exam-
ination had to do with rebates paid
by the railroads in the early days.
Mr.. Archbold took the position that
the rebates at that time were a mat
ter of bargaining in which each ship
per strove to obtain the best terms.
Some amusement was created
when Mr.. Archbold declared that
when one obtained a rate from rail-
road man he was not always sure but
that on his way home the railroad
man would give some other shipper
a lower rate.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
ELECTS new OFFICERS
Mt. Sterling Organization Names C
w. Harris as its Pres
ident.

MT. STERLING, KY, Dec. 4.-Thc
Associated Charities, of this city;
have elected the following officers fo,
the ensuing year: President, c. w.
Harris; secretary, John S. Frazier
collecting committee, S. S. Fizer, Rob
ert M. Trimble. John r. Sharp, w. A.
Sutton and Harry Campbell, with
Messrs, r. T. Mastin, W. A. Sutton
and James II. Wood as Distributing
Committee. The Associated Chair
ties will look after and care for all
of the Door and need who are de-
serving in Mt. Sterling during the
winter
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
THE CHRISTMAS EDITION.

The News proposes to issue on
December Is, its Christmas edition.
It will be larger in number of pages
than the regular edition and viii CON
tain much matter appropriate to the
holidays. Christmas stories, poems
and illustrations by noted authors
and artists will be some of the feat :
ures.
The News has now a circulation OF
LOO, larger than that of any pub
lication in this territory. 1t thor
oughly covers Winchester and Clark
county and we send a early after
noon edition up the l.. & E. railroad.
This circulation of the News repre-
sents a reading public of at least
5000.
The wide-awake merchant who ex-
poets to secure his share of the hol-
iday trade and nerhaps a little more
than his share, knows that the best
way to reach the buying public, is
through the columns of live paper
that is read by all members of the
family. The News is that medium.
We have already received orders for
advertising in the Christmas edition.
Any business man who wants space
had better call at the Office or tele-
phone, new phone 81 and the add
vertising man will call on him.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04

da:ion concerning the parcels post
Tie Postmaster General believes thar
it would be wise to try the plan at
first on only four rural routes. This is
the same way the postoffice depart
ment introduced rural service. 1t
WAS tied just in a few counties and
now IN, lions of rural people are
served. lie would limit the parcels
tc be sent to local merchants and
would shut out the great mail order
houses that are so much feared by
the small country merchant.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
JlItinq Leads to Suicide.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec 4-That the
suicide of Mrs. Lillian Falconer Doty
at Brooklyn IN. " hotel, after Sc
curing a divorce here, was due to her
being Tilted by a man she expected
to marry soon after reaching the
east, is fully believed by prominent
members of the divorce colony in this
city. At one Of the apartment houses,
where she resided during the time
she was in Sioux Falls, it was said
that it became known through a mis-
take in the delivery of a letter that
she was in correspondence with a Mr..
Norris or Morris, in New York city.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Scores Golden Numerically.

Powers went after Golden unIherci-
fully amid the cheers of his personal
admirers and those who oppose Col
den in his race. At the conclusion
of Powers sneech Golden again took
the floor and in a masterful speech
showed Powers motives in coming
here and assaulting him.
No such interest was ever seen In
any race as is being manifested in
the contests for Circuit Judge and
Commonwealth ATTORNEY.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
MESSAGE COMES TUESDAY
Senate Will Adjourn Monday Out Of
Respect to Allison.


Washington, Dec. 4. = The presi-
dents annual message to congress
will be read to the second session of
the Sixtieth congress on Tuesday
next instead of Monday, the opening
day of congress, according to the
plan announced. The senate will ad-
journ on Monday out of respect co
the memory of Senator Allison imme-
diately after appointing a committee
to wait upon the president, and after
any new members are sworn in.
Speaker Cannon said that the
house would also adjourn after new
members are sworn in, and a COM
mittee appointed to notify the presi-
dent that the house is in session.
Tuesday probably will be devoted
solely to the reading of President
Roosevelt's message.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Locking After His Fences.

Ills second object is to look after
his fences III his coming battle with
Congressman Dan c. Edwards, of this
cit.;;. for he Republican nomination
for Congress two years hence.
Powers denied that he was, at this;
time, candidate for Congress, but
it is understood that he intends to
make the race. Congressman Ed
wards was present and did not ap-
pear worried over the great demon
|stration in Powers honor.
Captain Golden spoke in the fore
noon in the interest of his candidacy
and anticipating Powers bitter at
tack upon him explained the first
cause Of friction between himself and
Powers. which he said had existed
ever since the beginning of the Span
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Elks' Memorial Sunday.

The annual memorial service of Mt.
Sterling Lodge, No. 723, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks. will be
held at the Christian church in this
city next Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. A special musical program
has been arranged and Hon. William
Rogers Clay, of Lexington, will deliv
er the memorial address.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Curry Rsnews Statehood Fioht.

Washington, Dec A. = Governor
Curry of New Mexico arrived in
Washington to renew the fight for
statehood for New Mexico and Ari-
iona. He conferred with the presi-
dent, who is in full sympathy with
the movement and left for Hot
Springs to confer with President
elect Taft.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Remedies Old BUILDING.

Dr. ]. F. Reynolds will at once be-
gin to remodel his brick business
house at the corner of Court ana
Maysville streets. The entire from
will be taken out and replaced with
one of iron and plate glass Of mod
ern design. The upstairs will also be
reconstructed and will be fitted up
as nice Office and operatinp room,
which DIR. REYNOLDS will OCCUPY.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Dies in California.

Mr.. John C. Upton, formerly OF
this county, died at Red Bluff, Cali
fOrnia, few days ago and his body
was inferred in that city. He wa
about 20 years old and served as
Sheriff of montgomery county many
years ago. He is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Howard Wilson, who
resides in tine county.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
WooIen Manufacturers Ruev

New York, Dec. 4-Treasurer Ar
thur M. Cox, in his report to the
American Association of Wooden and
Worsted Manufacturers at it's second
tnual meeting, declared there had
been a marked improvement since
the national election in his trade
Two hundred mills were represented.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Burned Child Will Recover.

The two-yearold daughter Of O.
B. Clark, who was badly burned at
her home near judy, is getting along
nicely and will recover. The child's
mother, who in saving the little one,
was badly burned, will probably lose
the use of one arm as a result.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Lowden Goes to Reformatory.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. Edmund G.
Lowden, former bookkeeper of the
Provident Savings bank of this city,
who was arrested IN Baltimore on a
charge of embezzling $4,000 from that
institution, was sentenced to the re-
formatory on an indeterminate SEN
tence.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
POWERS AFTER GOLDEN
IN SPEECH AT LONDON
Former Prisoner penounces Ancient
Enemy Instead of Lee
turing.

LONDON, KY, Dec. 4.-According
to previous arrangements, Caleb Pow
us came down from Barbourville yes
ter1ay to believer what was armour
ced as his lecture on Fright Forever
on the Scaffold, Wrong Forever on
the Ghl one The lecture was free
and Ole of the largest crowds ever
gathered here came to hear him.
His speech was anything except
what the subject would indicate. His
purpose in coming here at this time
was two-fold. His main reason was
to take a few shots at his old enemy,
Captain B B. Golden, of his own
town. who is a candidate for the Re /,
publican nomination for Common
wealth's Attorney before the primary
to he held next Saturday in the Tween
ty-Severth Judicial District.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
WINCHESTER ROLLER MILLS.

The oldest and best institution in
the county is the Winchester Roller
Mills. Why not use home four-the
best made. Kerr Perfection and
White Pearl -four has no equal.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
SHOPPERS.

Carry home YOUR small bundles
yourself Remember the merchants
and their employees are over-wOrked
from the holiday trade. Be thought
full of others.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
MEETING CLOSED.

Ed. J. M. Rash closed meeting
recently at Livington, Rockcastlc
county, with eight additions. He held
a meeting at that point in February
which resulted in ffty-four add
tons.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES M. BENTON

as a candidate for Circuit Judge for
the Twentyfifth Judicial District,
composed of Clark, Powell; Jessa-
mine and Madison counties, subject
to the action of the Democratic par
ty.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
We are authorized to a
]. SMITH HAYS

as candidate for Circuit Judge fol-
the Twenty-ffth Judicial District,
composed Of Clark, Powell, !essa-
mine and Madison counties subjec;
to the action of the Democratic par
ty.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-04
Purchases Nice COTTAGE.

w. Hoffman Wood, agent, has sold
to j. 0. Kash, Deputy Collector, tn
L. e. Griggs cottage on Vim street.
The price is private. Possession Civ
en- at once, but Mr.. Kash will not
.,-o ...t.l H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
FOSTER.

Wednesday evening, April 10, Mr..
and Mrs. William McGreer of Pine
Bluff, H., We're most pleasantly sur
prised when about 40 of their friends
came to remind them of the
fact that it was their 25th wedding
anniversary. A most pleasant time
was had by all and at a late hour
luncheon was served. They We're pre-
sented with a neat sum of money.
Amelia linton of Aledo, ILL.,, spent
Sunday at the home of Mrs. John
Morse
Emma and Bessie Anderson spent
Sunday with their sister. Mrs Lee
Freise, of Sweetland.
There will be services at the Foster
Baptist church Sunday evening, April
&c. The services will be conducted
by several young people from the Mus
catine Baptist church.
MIR. and Mrs. F. p Gillette and fam
| lily spent Sunday at the home of theil
daughter and sister, Mrs. Ira Boney
| of Buffalo Prairie
Mrs. w. F.. Kreuger and daughters
Minnie and Emma, Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
Kreuger and sons, Ernest and Everett
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Plat spen
Sunday at the home of the former:
| brother, d. A. Kleist and family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Life-Sapping Parasites That
Wreck Human System

parasites and not be aware of it.
Contrary to general belief, the ap
petite is not greatly increased-it only
becomes irregular There is IA general
feeling of faintness, however, and a
snawing sensation in the pit of the
stomach.
People afflicted with one of these
parasites are nervous and depressed
Their chief sensation is one of Ian
guor, and they tire very easily. Lack
of energy and ambition affect the
body, and the mind becomes dull and
sluggish. Fhe memory becomes not
so good, and the eyesight is generally
poorer.
The New Discovery, in freeing
stomach and bowels of all impurities
seems to be fatal to these great
worms, and almost Immediately expels
them from the system. | wish to as
sure anyone who has the experience
just with my preparation, that there is
no cause for alarm in the matter, and
that it will as rule mean a speedy
restoration to good health
The Cooper medicines are boon
to stomach sufferers. We sell them
Harper House Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-04-22
Compulsory Pluck.

The colonel of crack cavalry regi-
ment was impressed with the efficiency
Of certain volunteer infantry divi-
sion during some recent maneuvers
and In order to test their courage sug-
gested to their leader that they should
face a charge made by his men.
The officer in communal consented
and drew his men up in the required
position to face the ordeal.
Hitherto the courage of the foot regi-
ment had remained unquestioned. but
when they saw the cavalry laundering
down upon them and almost on top of
them they turned and fed in most
diserderly manner. save one man, who
remained steadfast on Bonded knee
and with fixed bayonet.
BY dextereus movement the cavalry
charge was brought to termination
within a foot or SO of the hero, aud
their commander, approaching the va.
liant one. said:
Bravo! You are the bravest man in
the regiment and worth all the rest OF
them put together. But tell newly
didn't you fly with the others?''
so should have DONE" said the
hero, ''but my foot got stuck in a hole
london Answers.