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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
ANTHRACITE A LUXURY.
Use of Hard Coal Is Largely Restrict
ed to Domestic Trade.

Anthracite coal was at one time an
important factor in blast furnace prac-
tee, but its use in that line of industry
has now almost entirely ceased accord
ing to f.. w. Parker of tne United
States geological survey, as it has been
suppanted by coke made from bitumi-
nous coal.
The principal demand for anthracite
will be in the future, as it has been in
the more recent past, restricted largely
to domestic trade, for which such sizes
as furnace, egg, stove and chestnut are
required. The breaking down Of the
lump coal, which was formerly a mar
ketable product, for the preparation Of
the domestic sizes results in a much
larger proportion of the small or unde-
sirable sizes, all of which are sold at
less than the cost of production. All
the profits on the mining operations
must be obtained from the prepared do
nestle sizes, for the revenue obtained
from the smaller sizes, which are sold
largely in competition with bituminous
coal for steaming purposes, serves only
to reduce the cost of the domestic sizes.
The conditions under which the an
thracite mines are operated, the great
er depths to which the workings are
carried, the consequent increased ex-
pense of mining and the increased cost
Of labor all contribute to make anthra-
cite fuel more and more a luxury.
During recent years the anthracite
operators have adopted the policy of
making an allowance of 80 cents per
ton from circular prices for domestic
coal purchased in April of each year,
with an advance of 10 cents per ton
for each succeeding month until the
scheduled prices are restored in Sep
TENDER. This has had a more salutary
effect in steadying the anthracite trade
than any other action taken by those
controlling the anthracite industry. Its
purpose is to encourage the purchase
of coal in the spring and early summer,
making the cellars Of the consumers
the storage places for the following
winter and at the same time to cause
the mines to be operated more regular
ly, thus giving steadier employment to
employees throughout the year.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
Oil From Rubber Plant Seeds.

The vegetable oil used in making pa
per umbrellas in Japan is pressed out
of the seeds of the rubber plant This
oil is made in the various islands ia
nous for Oil and seeds from these
plants. Sandy ground is favored for the
cultivation of the plant, and the oil is
extracted from the seeds by presses.
The yield of seeds is estimated at TWEEN
ty bushels per acre. The annual pro-
duction throughout Japan amounts to
$4,000 bushels, from which over gal
lon of oil per bushel is extracted. The
oil before it is used is boiled and then
cooled until it can be applied by hand
to umbrellas with a piece of cloth or
waste. No machinery or tools are used
in applying the oil. When the oiling is
complete the umbrellas are exposed in
the sun for about five hours. This oil is
also used in making the japanese Ian
terms. artificial leather, printing ink,
lacquer, varnishes. oil paper and paints.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
Substitutes For Pneumatic Tires.

1t is safe to say that no subject has
received more careful thought and at
tention from inventors within the last
year than the tire problem. But not
one of the scores of recently patented
devices is quite equal to the plain ar
tillery wheel fitted with pneumatic tire.
Most of the devices employ springs to
take up the jar between the tire and
the axle and use solid rubber or SINH
lar material for the actual tread Of the
tire. Ingenious as many of these
schemes are, they are bound to be less
serviceable than the pneumatic tire,
due to the number Of moving parts
which are subject to wear and break
age Furthermore, there is a great tend
ency to rattle and jar whenever a
small obstruction is met by the tire.
So, although the problem Of substitute
for pneumatic tires has not been en-
tirely solved, much work Is being done,
and it is apparently only matter Of
time until we may expect something
even better than the present pneumatic
tire.-Scientific American.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
How to Cool Hot Bearings.

Newly babbitted bearings are some
times inclined to run hot In a case
of this kind, after scraping the box
well to make the shaft fit closely
in the box, use some good light oil
mixed with common sulphur. Sulphur
contains just enough grit to grind the
babbitt smooth. but will not injure
the shaft Other material having a
grit should not be used. as it is liable
to grind a shoulder on the shaft
Should the bearing run hot after using
the sulphur and oil then use white
lead and water-a very cooling mix
ture. Keep the shaft running and
pour white lead and water into the
bearing until it finally cools. Never
shut down the machine while the
bearing is hot as the babbitt will con.
tract and stick the shaft.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
New Ladies' Storage Battery.

A Swedish inventor has put on the
English market new type of alkaline
storage cell. The plates consist Of in
active retainers which are loaded with
active material, oxyhydrate of nickel
mixed with graphite in the positives
and finely divided alloy of iron and
cadmium and certain other substances
in the negatives. This new cell much
resembles the Edison cell not only in
the electrochemical reaction employed,
but in the fact that extreme ingenuity
is employed in the mechanical con-
struction to obtain high space and
weight efficiency and rability.-Sci-
entitic American.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01

that the connecting of the portable
head with the flush hydrant can be &C.
complished in much less time than it
takes to connect the usual host coup
ling to an ordinary fire hydrant
The portable head, complete, weighs
no more than ITO pounds and has five
openings, Of which four will receive
two and one-half inch hose couplings,
while the fifth, which rises from the
top of the head. is fitted for a three
inch hose coupling or for direct connec-
ton Of a monitor nozzle to be used
when the fire is sufficiently near to be
played upon from the position Of the
hydrant.
The valve levers, by means of which
the pressure of water passing through
each connection is regulated, are clear
ly shown in the illustration.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01

Educational System Reviewed

Although six states in the Union are
still without compulsory school at
tendance laws, and four others have
laws that apply only partially, definite
progress during the past decade is re-
ported in a bulletin just issued by the
United States Bureau of Education
Since 1905 eight states previously
without compulsory laws have adopted
them, and it is thought to be matter
of only a few years when compulsory
school attendance will be in effect
in every state and territory of the
United States.
The six states still without compul-
sorry school laws are South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi
and Texas. The four local-option
states, where the law is in effect in
certain counties only, are Maryland,
Virginia, Arkansas and Louisiana.
The states vary widely in number
of years and amount of attendance re-
quired each year. The age of COM
pulsory attendance is from eight to
twelve years in North Carolina and
Virginia. In most states it is eight to
fourteen or fifteen. The present tend
ency is to raise the upper limit com
pulsion. In seventeen states the COM
pulsory age limit is sixteen years or
oh in Idaho piphtppO a
general rules, however, children in all
these states are allowed to leave
school at fourteen years of age if they
secure employment or have completed
the eighth grade in school. There is
a constantly increasing effort to safe
guard the child between fourteen and
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01

sixteen years of age, the period of spe-
cial Importance for the vocational
preparation of most children.
AS little as twelve weeks of school
attendance during any one year may
be required in Virginia, oklahoma,
Delaware and Nebraska, while in Yer
mont and other states there must be
$50 or more days of actual school at
tendance every year. Many states re-
quire attendance during the full time
school is in session." which may mean
anything from forty-one to 1874 days.
Some states secure attendance during
long terms by conditioning state APP
preparations upon the number of days
of actual school attendance,
A variety of exemptions are found
in the laws of the different states.
Connecticut and Arkansas will not en-
force the compulsory attendance law
if the parent is not able to provide
proper clothing" for the child. Ply
olCdl VI luSiltl luCdpeiSliy 10 q SShcl al
exemption; another customary exemp-
ton; another customary exemption is
remoteness from school facilities. Oc-
casionally exemptions are made on re-
ligious grounds. Thus the Michigan
law eXempts children from compul-
sorry attendance between the ages of
twelve and fourteen while in attend
ance at confirmation classes for
period not to exceed five months in
each of the two years.
Necessary factors in the enforce
ment of compulsory attendance laws
are summed up as follows An annual
school census taken by the school au-
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
Walking Head Down.

A theatrical apparatus has been pat
ented to John w. Frakes of Chicago in
which series of vacuum cups open at
their bottoms are arranged in a row
and controllable means are provided
for exhausting air from the said cups
and for admitting air to them, and the
performer has plates secured to his
feet and adapted to operate as closures
for the cups, so that by properly manip-
ulating the controlling devices the per
former can walk head down along the
row of cups.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01

thorities prompt reports of unex-
cused absences by teachers in public
and private schools properly qualified
attendance officers, state agents to
schools for truants and pupils irregular
in attendance; relief for INDECENT par
ents having children of compulsory
age; a definite annual period of at
tendance; well enforced child labor
laws; employment certificate made
out to the employer, and proper pen
alties for all concerned in the enforce
ment of the law.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01

Few mechanics know that cast iron
can be bent or Strengthened, as the
case may be. says Popular Mechanics
For example, take piece of fat cast
iron, place it on a level, solid surface
and strike it lightly with a ball peen
hammer. If this simple experiment is
tried 1t will be found, TO the surprise
Of the experimenter, that metal of this
kind readily yields to the light blows
of hammer. Do not strike hard
enough TO break or crack the casting.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
How to Clean JeweIry.

To cleanse articles Of silver, gold.
bronze and brass use a saturated solu-
ton OF cyanide of potassium. To clean
small articles, dip each one into the so
luton and rinse Immediately In hot
water; then dry and polish with linen
cloth. Larger articles are cleaned by
rubbing the surface with a small tuft
of cotton saturated in the solution. As
cyanide of potassium is a deadly poi
son, care must be taken not to have 1t
touch any sore spot on the flesh.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
FOR FIRE FIGHTING.
Portable Hydrant Heads That Clamp
over Standpipes.

Ingenious portable fire hydrant
heads, especially designed for high
pressure fire service, are used in Balti-
more. The heads are carried on the
hose wagons or auto trucks Of the de-
partment along with the hose and other
fire fighting apparatus. Thus only a
comparatively small number of such
heads are required to equip the entire
system, while the standpipes or flush
hydrants to which they are to be at
tached may run up into the thousands.
Two grab handles are provided, and
one man can readily lift the head and
drop it into position on the flush by
drant when the cover of the latter has
been removed. A latch securely locks
the head in position, and 1t is claimed
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
INDICATOR FOR IRRIGATION DITCH.

attached by a cord to a float in the
ditch below. If for any reason the
water supply drops below its normal
level the lowering of the float causes a
pull on the trigger, and the consequent
discharge of the gun notifies the farm
er, even though he be engaged at some
distant corner of his farm He thus
saves the wages Of an extra man to
watch the irrigation supply.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1914-05-01
SHOTGUN INDICATOR.
Automatic Arrangement to Give Alarm
at irrigation Ditch.

at irrigation Ditch.
A progressive farmer of the Hollister
valley, in California, wishing to cut
down operating expenses as low as pos
sibe, installed an ingenious automatic
shotgun alarm in connection with his
irrigation supply ditch.
The shotgun is mounted vertically on
a supporting frame and its trigger is
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
Very sincerely yours,
MULFORD WlNSOR,
chairman State Land Commission.
cIBoLA VALLEY VOTES BONDS.

AT the election held October I, the
residents of Cibola Valley voted to
bond the irrigation district for the
sum of $78,975 for the construction
Of a modern irrigation system to re-
claim that valley from the desert.
AS planned the water will be taken
from the Colorado river, about five
miles above the valley, will flowby
gravity and cover the whole valley,
comprising 1900 acres, without
pumping.
There will be 66 miles of irrigating
canals and 9 miles of drainage canals
supplied throughout with reinforced
concrete gates and bridges.
Slightly over twenty miles of lev
ees will be required to protect the
valley from the summer floods. The
bond issue will also cover the ex-
pense of constructing a railroad track
on top of the levee for river con-
troll A telephone system to serve
every resident of the valley is also
included in the estimate.
The total cost of the project is
slightly less than $40 per acre which
will furnish every requirement for
successful irrigation and the main
tenance of the system.
The Parker post., 1914-10-10

them even took part in the festivi
ties.
A game of baseball between the
Parker and the Needles teams was
the first on the program Then came
horse racing, tug-Of-war, relay races,
sack races, burro races, swimming
test, high jumping, climbing the
creased pole and nail-driving contest.
In the last named squaws only par
ticipated and created much amuse-
ment for the spectators
The exhibits in agricultural pro-
ducts, poultry and livestock for quail
ity were the finest ever displayed in
the state, and the variety was very
large. The judges who were ap-
pointed to pass upon the exhibits had
not yet finished their work by the
time The Post went to press SO
full list of the prizes awarded will
appear in our next issue.
In the culinary department the fol-
lowing were awarded prizes. The
girls are all pupils of the Indian
school:
BREAD BAKING - Agnes White,
IA years old, first prize; Nellie Ara
pocthuma, Is years old, second Mrs.
Ruby Patch, third.
PIES-Cotta Holmes, IA, first prize
Claude Gonzales, 13, second prize;
Mrs. Ruby Patch, third prize.
PRESERVES - Mrs. May Laffon,
first prize; Mrs Ida B. Elmore, sec
ond prize.
JELLIES Mrs. Ida B. Elmore,
first prize; Rena Scott, II, second;
Claude Gonzales, II, third
GREBN OHILLIES Mrs. Ruby
Welch.
SWEET PICKLEs-Mrs. May Laf-
fon.
DOUHGNUTS - Irene Sands, age
13, first prize; Claude Gonzales, 10,
second
CAKES-Dora Manitaba, 13, first
prize; Matilda Nelse, 19, second; Ag-
nes White, IA, third prize.
BAKED BEANS = Anita Cox, IA,
first prize.
The judges were Mrs. o. L. Bah
cock, Mrs. J. F. Raney and Mrs. VIM.
Clayton.
The judges on sports are John Rob
erts, R. c. Saufley and l.. c. Hos
field H.
The fair is still in progress, and
will continue until Saturday night.
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
LOOKS HOPEFUL.

Phoenix, October 8, 1914.
Mr.. j. 3. Flanagan,
President Board of Trade,
Parker, Arizona.
Dear Mr.. Flanagan:
We beg to acknowledge receipt Of
your communication of the 1st ult.,
containing partial report on the
water resources of the lands lying
along the Colorado River and en-
braced within the Colorado River In
dian Reservation. We deem the show
ing ample to justify a more care
full and extended examination by the
State Land Commission, with view
to the making Of such representations
to the Secretary of the Interior as
may be necessary to induce him to
open the Colorado River Indian Res
ervation to sale and settlement.
AS the writer has stated to you
personally, the Secretary of the In
terror gave me personal assurances
that upon the making of a proper
showing, such as i suggested could
be made, serious consideration would
be given to the opening of the res
evation without reference to any
proposed reclamation project and
am hopeful that such consummatioF
can be effected. If necessary will,
after securing all necessary data, go
to Washington for the purpose OF
presenting the matter to the Secre'
tary.
Very sincerely yours,
MULFORD WlNSOR,
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
Supervisor Elliott lnspects Jail.

F. E. Elliott, chairman of the
board of supervisors, was in Par
ker Thursday for the purpose OF
making the final inspection of the
new branch county jail just complet-
ed at this place. He found every
thing tailed with the specifications,
and on behalf of the county he ac-
cepted the building from the con-
tractor. Speaking of the political
outlook in Yuma county, Mr.. Elliott
stated that the entire democratic tic
ket would be elected by large major
tiles. Regarding his own defeat at
the primaries he stated that he har-
bors no hard feelings, but on the
other hand. is glad that he is at
least temporarily out of politics, be-
cause he will now be enabled to at
tend to his own business affairs. He
is zealously boosting for every can
didate on the democratic ticket.
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
INDIAN FAIR
DRAWSCROWD
VARIED EXHIBITS SHOW THAT
SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS is BE-
ING MADE BY THE INDIANS OF
THIS RESERVATION.

The second annual fair held by the
Indians of the Colorado River Indian
reservation commenced Thursday
morning and will continue until Sat
urday evening, and from the present
outlook the affair promises to be a
teeming success.
The site selected for the fair is
among the cottonwoods below the
agency, where for several weeks past
the Indians worked like beavers i'm
proving the grounds for the occasion.
A fine half-mile track was laid out
and provided with judges stand,
and everything else necessary for
horse racing and other speed con-
tests; a band stand was placed in
the center and long row of sheds
built for exhibits, as were also pens
and corrals for the livestock. Suit
able booths were provided where soft
drinks and light refreshments are be-
ing sold.
On the day preceding the open
ing a large number of visiting In
dians arrived from Needles, most of
them having come down the river
in boats. All the Indians were dress
ed in their holiday attire and the
riot of gay colors was dazzling to
the eyes. Some of the old bucks still
cling to the old custom of painting
their faces, but there were few Of
these and many of them, men and
women, were even fashionably at
tired-barring the hobble skirts.
About nine o'clock Thursday morn
ing the agency band, which is COM
posed of number of young Indians,
followed by a long file of Indians on
horseback, paraded the streets of
Parker and discoursed lively music.
A part of these Indians wore feath-
ers and carried their ancient weap-
ons of war, while the others carried
hoes and rakes instead of the spear,
a clever representation of the old
and the new order of things.
During the forenoon there was a
big barbecue at which all the In
dians feasted sumptuously on roast
beef and bread, topping off on wa
termelOns and cantaloupes.
In the afternoon many white peo-
pie attended the fair and some of
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
JUDGE BAXTER WINS.

The contest over the nomination
for Judge of the superior court at
the democratic primary which has
been on trial in Judge A. c. Lock
woods court since Tuesday, was end
ed yesterday afternoon when the
court decided the case in favor of
Judge Baxter, who had been re-
turned a winner by six votes in the
official count. The final decision
left the count stand just where it
was at the beginning. Numerous
mistakes and errors were discovered,
but they balanced themselves between
the contending candidates so equally
that there was no change in the re-
suit or the final majority Sun
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
HERALD CHANGES HANDS.

The Blythe Herald, including print
ing plant and building, has been pur-
chased by John Denair, we'll known
locally for his efforts during the past
year to secure railroad for the
Palo Verde valley.
Mr.. Denair formally took over the
Herald October 1. J H. Lightfoot,
former owner, expects to devote his
estate business and in the develop
ment of mining properties.
Randall Henderson, who has been
connected with the Herald for the
past two years, will assume charge
Of both the news and business ends
Of the paper
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
Bill Williams School Opens.

Mr. and Mrs. j. T. Martin and
Mrs. J. w. Martin left for Bill Will
liams river last Sunday. Mrs. j.
T. Martin will teach the school at
that place the coming term, the
school starting up last Monday morn
ing. Her sister-in-law will visit
her for couple of weeks, when she
will return to Parker. Mr. Martin
expects to devote his time during the
fall and winter in deveolping his
mining properties.
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
Democratic Squadron Coming.

Judge j. H. Westover, candidate
for superior court judge, and a num-
Der of other candidates on the demo
cratic county ticket, will invade nor
thern Yuma county next week on a
speaking tour. Arriving at Wenden
Tuesday night, the campaigners will
address a public meeting at that
place on the following day at
p. m. The next town to be visited
will be Vicksburg, where rally will
be held on Wednesday evening.
Wednesday night the democratic
squadron will arrive in Parker, where
a public meeting will be held Thurs
day evening Quartzsite will be Wis
tied Friday where a meeting will be
held in the afternoon, and in the
evening the campaigners will return
to Bouse and hold meeting.
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
Many Heard Lecture.

The lecture delivered by Rev. j..
B. Rice at the Methodist church Sun
day night on the subject of ''Total
Abstinence" was quite largely at
tended The speaker handled the
subject in an able manner, and clear
ly demonstrated to his audience that
there were less harmless beverages
to inbibe in than those containing
alcohol This is the sixth time that
Rev Rice has delivered this lecture.
which shows much careful thought
and study in it's preparation
The Parker post., 1914-10-10

There is really no opposition to
the democratic ticket in Yuma coun-
ty, for the non partisan aggregation
cuts but little figure in the campaign.
The latter ticket is made up of re-
publicans, both stand-pat and pro
gressive, who, knowing that they
stood no possible chance for getting
an office under their true colors, are
endeavoring to slip in under the
guise of -partsans. Really, fell
lows, you can't fool the people that
way, for you are all the hardest-shell
partisans that ever came down the
pike.
The Parker post., 1914-10-10
Oasis Changes Hands.

The Oasis bar and restaurant was
sold Monday by c. w. Graves to l..
j. Hosfeld of Phoenix The latter
is a son of c. S. Hosfeld, who re-
Gently purchased the r. C. Saufley
residence on ID street. Mr. Hosfeld
Sr., with his family, is expected to
arrive here this week to take up his
permanent residence. Mr. Graves,
who retires from the Oasis, will de-
part shortly for the Bill Williams
district, where he will devote his
time in developing some promising
molybdenum claims which he owns
in that section