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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
IRRIGATION STATISTICS
IN THE UNITED STATES
Oficial Report by Census Department
Made Public.

Onicial Report by Census Department
Made Public.
Director Durand of the bureau of
the census, department of commerce
and labor, has issued the first official
statement relative to the statistics of
irrigation in the United States, col
lected as a part of the Thirteenth cen.
sus.
Acreage, Equipment and Cost
The total number of farms irrigated
in 1909 in the arid and semi-arid states,
comprising all or parts of Arizona,
California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas,
Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mex
leo, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon,
South Dakota, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming and part of Texas, was 1877.
s62, against 107,716 in 1892 an in
crease of 5o,146, or 1915 per cent. Be-
tween 1899 and 1909 the whole number
of farms in the states mentioned in
creased 31.3 per cent The total num-
Der Of farms on which irrigation was
practiced in continental United States
was 164,410 in 1909 against 1Os,21s in
1899, an increase of 56,192, or 51.9 per
cent.
Tho total acreage irrigated in the
arid and semi-arid states was 13,739,4 99
acres in 1909, against 1897 900 acres
in 1899, an increase of 6,211,S0 acres.
or S2.5 per cent. In arid and semi-arid
states alone the acreage which all en-
terprises were capable of irrigating in
1910 was 19,335,711 acres, an excess of
5,596,212 acres over the acreage irri-
gated in 1909. The area included in
projects either completed or under con-
struction was, in the arid and semi
arid states, 31,112,110 acres in 1910,
an excess of 1882 GIL acres over the
acreage irrigated in 1909. These figures
indicate in a general way the area
which will be available within the next
few years for the extension of irriga-
ton, and show that the area irrigated
in 1909 can be more than doubled with
out undertaking new enterprises.
The number of Independent enter
prises reported in 1910 in the arid and
semi-arid states was 54,669. The total
length of all bitches was 1865 miles,
of which 1886 miles were in main
canals and 3s,279 miles in laterals The
number of reservoirs reported was
1898, having a combined capacity of
12,S72,256 acre-feet. The number of
wells pumped for irrigation was a.
544, and the number of all pumping
plants 1881. The engine capacity of
pumping plants was 2O7,241 horse
power. The acreage irrigated with
pumped water was 47s,2Ss acres. Flow
ing wells supplied water to 1850
acres.
The total cost of irrigation systems
in the arid and semi-arid
states was 1904, $685. in 1910, against
$67 1926 in 1899, an increase of
$685., ,1S9, or 351.5 per cent. The
average cost per acre was $1576 in
1910, against $3.50 in 1899, an increase
of $6.S7, or 77.3 per cent. The aver
age cost of operation and maintenance
per acre was $1.07 in 1909. The cost
of all plants in the rice states was $12,-
1852, making $317, 1902 the total
cost of all enterprises reporting in
1910, except those in the humid states
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
Jail American As a Spy.

San Diego, Cal.-John D. Mcdonald,
35 years old, who claims to be form
err United States soldier, and a resident
of Clipper, Wash, was arrested at Thu
ana, Lower California, and taken to
Ensenada to be tried as spy.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21

Though the cloud be black, white
water falls from it.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
Dream Saved One Life.

Hugh Larue, miner employed in the
mine, owes his life to dream his wife
had the night before. When he arose
Saturday morning and prepared to go
to work Mrs. Larue refused to prepare
his lunch for him to carry to the
mines. She did not want him to work
that day.
She then cited dream she had. In
her dream she saw scores of miners
with their heads blown off being car
ried out of the mine entrance as she
and her little children stood at the
mines mouth.
Larue had not missed day from his
work for many months, but he was pre-
vailed upon by the tears of his wife to
remain away from the mine. 1t was
only short time after Mrs. Larue told
her dream that the explosion occurred.
Somewhere in the depths of Cross
Mountain coal mine, probably 100 men
lie dead Sunday night, while their sor-
row-stricken families keep vigil at the
mouth of the tomb, hoping against hope
that their loved ones may be alive
when rescuers reach them. Sixteen
bodies have been recovered.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
COAL Mine HORROR
TAKES MANY LIVES
EXPLOSION In Big MINE In
NORTHEASTERN PART OF
tennessee.
Only Three Out Of 126 Miners Escaped
Cause of Explosion Is Unknown
Mine Had Been Inspected Last Week
and Found to Be In Excellent Con-
dition-Miner Saved by Dream.

dition-Miner Saved by Dream.
Briceville, Tenn.-Rescuers are work
ing desperately to reach the miners,
now estimated at from 1875 to 156, who
were buried alive in lateral workings
of the Knoxville Iron company Great
Cross Mountain mine here Saturday
At night nearly 1000 persons were
gathered around the mouth of the mine,
frantically demanding news.
Only Three Escape.
The miners had entered to begin the
days work when terrific explosion
wrecked the workings. Only three have
come out alive. They had entered
lateral off the shaft and succeeded in
getting into the open before the flames
and smoke caught them. The body of
Lee Holston, operator of the mine fan
plant, was found mangled under the
cavein in the main shaft.
Rescue workers are making scarcely
any Roadway. The government res
cue car and force are here, as are many
rescuers and engineers from all over
the district.
Shaft Two Miles Long.
The shaft extends more than two
miles into the bowels of the mountain.
Workers have encountered dense and
Of 1ofo orfh
and coal in the main shaft of the mine,
and also in an abandoned entry used
for an airshaft.
About the mouth of vertical venti-
lator leading to the top of the noun
tain fires have been built to create a
circulation of air from within the mine
if possible. Rescuers are engaged in
digging the debris from the shafts, and
this must be removed about one mile
to the exit of the mine.
1t is not yet possible to determine
whether this blockading of the entry
is extensive. Wood posts and trusses
in the shaft have been blown outward,
and this, miners state, is indicative
of serious explosion beyond.
Theories as to Cause.
There are three theories as to the
cause of the explosion. One is that
powder or dust exploded, the second is
that an electric wire came in contact
with explosives, and the third is that
the explosion was caused by poor
tamping of drill.
The mine was thoroughly inspected a
week ago by J. F. Hatmaker, who has
been inspector for eight years. He
said then that there were no gases in
the mine. The mine also was recently
inspected by an inspector under George
Sylvester, state mine inspector, and a
representative of casualty company
which carries insurance on the en-
lployes of the company, and is said to
have reported that it was in excellent
condition.
Dream Saved One Life.
Hugh Larue, miner employed in the
mine, owes his life to a dream his wife
had the night before. When he arose
Saturday morning and prepared to 90
to work Mrs Larue refused to prepare
his lunch for him to carry to the
mines. She did not want him to work
that day.
She than citad q draono sbo bo1 T.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
England's Domestic Servants.

London.-There are over 1000, 900
female domestic servants in the United
Kingdom. Their employers probably
number nearly 100000. One person in
every 10 of the population will be di-
rectly concerned either as mistress or
as maid in the servant stamp act of the
insurance bill.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
Destitution Theatens.

There is hardly a family in the en-
tire Coal creek valley that has not felt
the touch of death. The problem of
caring for the widows and orphans is
great, requiring immediate solution.
Certainly Byrceville will be unable to
care for her living with most of her
wage earners numbered among the dead.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
McVey Licks Jack Lester.

Brisbane, Queensland.-Sam McVey,
of California, heavyweight champion
pubilist of Australia, defeated Jack
Lester, of Gle Elum, Wash, Sunday, in
the eighth round.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
Governors at New York.

New York.-The governors of eight
states, on their special train bearing
exhibits from their territory, arrived
here Sunday morning.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-21
Marvellous Revolver Record.

John A. Dietz of New York, recently
scored AIS points out of possible 5OO
The record was made with 30 shots at
so yards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Chicago to Take a Bath.

Chicago has found out at last
what Lake Michigan is for.
It has been recommended to Mayor
Busse and the city council that it
be used for bathing purposes, and
as soon as the aldermen get over
their wonder and establishment it is
possible that action will be taken for
the institution of seven recreation
piers and bathing beaches.
1t is a pity that Chicago has been
too busy in the past to take an af-
ternoon off and go swimming. though
of course 1t might have occurred TO
her busy inhabitants that a bath is
useful and sanitary as well as pleas
urabIe.
The big lake has been too long
regarded merely as a part OF the
scenery or as a commercial adjunct.
In the meatime. the small boy who
believes in his vested right to go
swimming in any kind of a pool or
stream of water which may be handy.
has been chased from pillar to post
when he undertook to EXCISE his
prerogative and has TO enjoy It by
stealth, dt great udhSST 10 HIS me
If the city of Chicago shall accom-
plish no more in this matter than TO
give it's boys a chance TO enjoy their
ancient and honorable privileges in
comfort and safety, it will have done
a great thing for the human race.
II il shall stay the great rushing tide
of humanity long enough 10 turn it
into the lake to learn that, after all
the liberal application OF water TO the
human frame or the frame to the
water is productive of no injurious
results and some pleasant sensations.
the mayor and the city aldermen will
be entitled TO have their statues in
the hall OF fame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Life Lines
BY BASILEUs.
COMPEN SATION.
Copyright. 1910.

The fat Job with the big pay will
come when you know the way to pull
profit in faster for your observing
paymaster.
If the world gets the best" from
you today. it will pay you back
in your own coin" tomorrow.
Men who work well regardless of
the wage they get. get their compen-
sation compounded-they head in
as they hold on.
Just compensation equalizes the
fortunes and misfortunes of men:
the poor cannot get what they want
to eat, and the rich cannot eat what
they want and get
II you are deserving OF every trust
and If you are answering in your
devotion to the best that is in you.
the world will not molly pay you the
living that it owes you but will give
you a surplus for banking purposes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

"a face" at him.
Who'd have thought it! Pretty as
peach!'' was Jacks Tetort.
II don't believe the other one would
show up like that" said Tom.
Whereupon "the other one" made the
same maneuver as her companion.
by Jove!" cried Tom enthusiast
cally. Isn't she a beauty
Then from behind the parasols came
giggle.
The horse had been pulled down to
a stop, and the girls were walking very
slowly in the opposite direction.
THE wars over" said Jack to Tom,
but very loud.
This eli:ited no response, and the
girls passed out of hearing.
Turn him around" said Tom to
Jack, who held the reins.
Now, when two pretty girls, fifteen
and sixteen, come upon two fine look
ing young fellows, eighteen and nine
teen years old. especially when the
latter wear a becoming uniform, even
at the termination of a bloody war In
which they have been sympathizers X
not actors on opposite sides, nature Is
bound to contrive way to break
down any barriers that may loom up
between them. The girls were daugh
tiers of planters whose plantations ad-
Joined. The oldest, Florence st. Clair,
was a brunette with what Jack called
a hawser of black hair hanging down
her back. The younger, Jeanette
Dickinson, was a blond-unusual In
the south-with light fluffy tresses
gathered at the back Of the neck and
ending In a single curl resting lovingly
on her shoulders. Driving along be-
side the girls, the boys skirmished with
them, paying them compliments, which
the girls returned with such terms as
yandals. robbers, cutthroats, pirates.
However. the compliments prevailed
over the epithets. and since the girls
were going some distance they were
at last induced to accept of a back
seat In the wagon that they might be
transported to their destination.
II would seem that such flourish
OF antagonlsm consequent upon being
on different sides Of the great strug
gle would have endured sufficiently TO
prevent these young things from TAX
ing time by the forelock TO arrange for
future meeting. And 1t is strange that
this was the only evidence Of fore
sight among them. The girls especial
IL should have been sent to the nurs-
cry, where they would be out of mis-
chief. However, they were in no &C
tual danger unless IT might be of an
innocent love affair with a Yankee Of
ficer, for there were not two more
honorable boys in the world than Jack
Merryweather and Tom Erskine. They
were simply thOughtless. Within half
an hour after the party had met
:rysting place for the future had been
designated and the negro nanny Of
Miss ST. Claire had been designated as
a medium of communication The
boys promised TO meet their new
friends on their next liberty day and
would send word through the negress.
They were nearing the girls desi-
nation when a couple OF horsemen in
the uniform Of Confederate officers
were seen coming toward them.
My goodness gracious," exclaimed
Jeanette Dickinson. IF that isn't
father comingr'
Port your helm. Jack" cried Tom
As soon as II could be done the horse
was turned. tFe whip applied. and
they were gallo: -1g in the opposite di-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Notice to Applicants.

The Rock Island Turner society so
licits bids for the management of the
Turner hall and saloon, for the coming
year, beginning May 1st, 1911. Speci-
fcations and contracts can be seen by
members or trustees. The Turner so
ciety reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
All bids must be in the hands of
trustees by Feb. 1st, 1911, at 6: 90 p. IN
Trustees-Henry Gaethe, John Ber-
tlesen, A. c. Leidel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
The Argus Daily Short Story
The Close of Hostihties-By Evelyn Parkhurst.
Copyrighted. Literary Press.

Jack Merryweather and Tom Err
skine. midShipmen chums, serving on
the United States gunboat Mononga-
hela, watching Charleston harbor for
blockade runners during the civil war,
were two of the most pronounced
scapegraces America has ever pro-
duced.
Well, the Confederacy collapsed. the
war ended, and the MOnongahela
steamed up past Forts Sumter and
Moultrie, where the fight had opened
four years before, to the city of
Charleston. On different days differ
ent lots of officers went ashore, and
when their turn came Merryweather
and Erskine applied for shore leave to-
gether.
II wish you two young gentlemen
to understand said the captain. that
these southerners. having been obliged
TO give up all they have been fighting
for. are not expected to be very pleas
antly disposed. You are to be careful
not TO do anything to irritate them,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
A Democratic Senate.

The death OF Stephen p. Elkins OF
West Virginia. according to republican
advices, is looked upon as making the
situation extremely critical for repub-
lican rule IN that body.
In 1910 the democrats carried nine
legislatures of states from which re
publican senators retire on March 4,
1911. Their places will be filled by
democrats. AS West Virginia was one
of the states which elected a demo
cratic legislature, the death OF Sen
ator Elkins increases the loss of re-
publican seats in the senate to 10.
The term OF Seatorn Scott, Senator's
Elkins' colleague. expires in two
months. and il is fair 70 presume that
Q democrat will be elected in his place.
Elkins will also be succeeded by a
democrat. These changes will cut the
republican vote in the senate 10 as
and increases that OF the democrats TO
~
II Arizon ard New Mexico shall
have elected senators by the time con-
gress meets next winter there may be
a complete change.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat, q
staunch republican paper, is greatly
alarmed over the situation and dis
cusses il editorially as follows:
III New Mexico and Arizona should
cling TO their recent partisan record
the senatorial vote in the next senate
would be divided thus: Republicans,
So. Democrats 46. But il. as some
republicans fear. the democrats may
win New Mexico. then the parties in
the senate viii be tied. And there is
much more reason TO look for 8 demo
cratic victory there than there is for a
republican victory in Arizona. although
the republicans carried that territory
fer delegate to congress in 1908. after
. long succession Of democratic vic
tories. Moreover. among the senators
who are cIassed as republicans there
are at least 10 insurgents. and on
strictly partisan divisions they are
much more likely 10 align themselves
with the democrats than with the re-
publicans. With the democrats in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

ALL RIGHT" SAID THE SENIR1.
but more especially not to get your
selves into trouble Do you under
stand:'
Yes. sir"
They understood, but what was the
use of their understanding when they
were going ashore for the very pur-
pose of disobeying the admonition The
first thing they did was to borrow sad
die horses from some army officers.
The reason they wished TO ride vas
that, being sailors, a horse was the ar
ticle about which they had the least
knowledge. Both landed in the dirt.
so they returned their horses and hired
rig" Being used to a tiiler. they
were able 70 guide the animal past OBJ
stacles appearing in their way. They
drove out on one Of the roads in the
environs of Charleston.
Beside the road, on foot, from the
opposite direction. came d couple OF
girls. Neither was over sixteen, and
one OF them. though well grown. was
still younger. Seeing the Yankee boy
officers in the wagon, the girls in order
to show their contempt put their par
Ssols before their faces
Jimmy" cried Jack. How homely
those girls must be-
He had spoken TO be heard, and his
speech elected a reply. One OF them
turned lowered her parasol and mads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
A Common Slight.

heard the call OF duty.
II sounded loud and cleas.
But I pretended 20 myself
It's voice l didn't hear.
Saw. did you ever act that way
And turn the other carr
The fact is I was fearful
Should / by sign betray
That had heard IL troubio
Might shortly be TO pay.
And so I just forgot IL
And calmly went my way.
To meet u fair and boldly
The stamina I lacked.
I do not make excuses:
I simply state a fact.
Acknowledging II wasn't
The proper way to act.
I'm not the only person.
Though that IL no excuse.
Who hears the call OF duty
And whispers. Whats the ufe7''
And meanwhile with his conscience
Is playing fast and loose.
Say. wouldn't we be busy
II every time we heard
The sprightly voice OF duty
To answer we preferred?
i mean TO do Il some time
/ do, upon my word.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
RAP TUBERCULOSIS TEST
Wisconsin Farmers Declare Inspec.
ton of Cattle Without Value.

Kenosha, Wis. Jan. 1O.-A move
ment TO repeal the law providing
for the testing OF cattle for tuber-
culosis has been started by farmers
in this county. who claim that the
tests as they are made are of no
value TO the farmer and do not ad-
vance the general health Of the cat
tie. II is alleged that the inspec-
tons are made by incompetent men.
The farmers have sent communica-
items 10 other counties and plan a
statewide fight against the present
system OF inspection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

Speaker Adkins says he is going 10
try TO keep the pay roll clean If he
sees to it that the pay roll patriots
have to do something besides draw
pay, he will find he needs less than
half the usual number of patriots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

A New Jersey girl couldn't make up
her mind which of two fellows she
loved. so she tossed a coin in order TO
decide. Bet she'll toss the coins of
the fellow who thinks he has won.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Reaction.
A landslide

A landslide can't go sliding always
nor on the future hold q string.
Tor voters having friendly fall Vays
May reconsider in the spring.
For. though the cinch n double loaded.
You know the ways Of voting men.
Who. though IN one direction headed.
May never 90 that way again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

The duty of paramount Importance
that confronts every patriotic citi-
zen now is to consider and elect the
right kind of new municipal officers
under the new commission form Of
government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Jan. 10 in American
History

1s60-Collapse Of the PcmbcrtOn mill
at Lawrence. Mass: 800 operatives
killed or wounded.
1s63-Lyman Bcochcr. father Of the
famous family. died: born 1915.
1898 Benjamin franklin Butler. col
der and radical statesman. died
born 1918.
I90G-Dr. William Raiury Harper. not
ed Hebrew scholar and president
Of the University OF Chicago. died.
born 1853
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

majority OF 65 in the house of
representatives and with the senate
almost evenly divided between the
parties, even If the insurgents should
vote with the republicans. Mr.. Taft Is
not likely to get much comfort from
the congress which comes into exis-
tence at noon on March 4. 1911"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

Have you a weak throat? II SO
you cannot be too careful. You can.
not begin treatment too early. Each
cold makes you mare liable 20 anoth-
or and the last 10 always the harder
TO cure. II you will take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy at the outset
you will be saved much trouble. Sold
By all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
The Aftermath.

"What is jerks downhcarted sbortT-
HE has an affinity"
That ought to make him happy"
"But he can't lose her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Simple Request.

THAT dog can do anything but talk"
II wish you would have him whit
tie out a Swiss clock for me-"
Don't be an IDIOT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Not a Hard Problem.

'T am perplexed"
whats the mntterr"
Il am trying TO figure out how W.
can live on less than we do now"
"Oh. that's easy"
"Is itT'
"Sure thing. Just get your salary
cut"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
Undoubtedly Connected.

Undoubtedly Connected.
"IIe is pretty much OF a fool"
Indeed"
HE certainly is"
"Er-er''-
"WbatT'
what relation did you say he Is {,
you?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10
rhouaht He Could Guess.

"A penny 70, your thoughts" said
the original young man.
"You can have mine for nothing" re-
piled the yawning young woman.
CHANGING at the clock.
The young man decided he would 20
without taking the gift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

Some men are like the old-fash-
toned mill wheel which clacked loud
est when there was least grist TO
grind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-10

of
budgeon
ddest poisons cyanide drop
and found the lovers hand in hand
holder for the poison found In Mr. Iwiggs
the though the poison was present in me
of
by be use o