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elevator at the rate of 3,000 gallons per minute from artesian wells as 

 may be necessary. 



Some of the advantages of this reservoir retaining] system of 



MARITINE SHIP CANAL. 



storing the early flood-waters of the mountain streams are: 1st. To 

 hold in store for use later in the season for irrigation purposes. 2nd. 

 Preventing the annual damage by floods to crops, property and live 



