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magnificent storage can now beng built at Assouan, adjoining the old Nilometer. Encouraged by her success in India, England is now showing her confidence in irrigation ard especially in water storage, by aiding this project for controlling and diverting portion of the flood water of the Nile. This Sl- :Santic enterprise, now nearly com pleted, consists of two immense CsS-Ils' one located at the First Cataract, JUS north of the beautiful izland of Philae, and d supplementary dam l9O mics nearer Cairo. Twenty thousand Ia borers are now employed on these works, reminding one of the marVe!ous building activity which prevailed m Egypt shortly after the dawn of his tory. leaving as its record those sup 2ro monuments. the pyramids.
 The two dams referred to. when com pleted, will store for distribution dur ing the short water season, a large por- tion of the surplus water of the Nile; allowing. however sufficient water to pass through the dam, at times, for the navigation of the river. Tae main dam is so ingeniously constructed (be- ing in fact a succession of arch5d flood ,gates) that at the period when the river is the most heavily laden with silt, all the flood gates can be opened allowing the pa sage of the sIty water and thus preventing tAc Hing up CT the reservoir.
 Lei Us consider for a moment scmc Of the interesting aspects of this splen- did project, which when completed, will add several hundred thous1n1 acres to the irrigated area of Egypt, and by absolutely insurinS a greater number of crops in the lands already irrigated, and bringing the additional acreage mentioned into cultivation. will give to the Egyptian government an annual increase in the water and land rentals of over $2.000,000. So con 1ident is the great firm of English con tractors constructing these works of they askSfor no payment until these storage dams, costing $25.000, eco, are fully and successfully installed; when they are to receive payment in thirty annual installments of SS23,5)0 each. which can readily be paid out of the increased annual rentals of S20G0,00O referred to.
 W5ile there is perhaps much to critI- cize in Englands foreign policy, there is little question but that countries under her control usually show a de- "ided devc.opment in economic condi- tions.
 Egypt during the past ten years, un- der the akllful direction of English engineers. has. through scientific irri- gation development, so increased the productive value of her lands that Egyptian bonds, once of very ques- tionable value, are now quoted at par and are in active demand.
 The success attained ill Egypt has been in the face of very grave difficult ties, England having been at times greatly hampered by internal compli- cations, the jealousy of the French, and the tendency to corruption among the Egyptian official classes: while her
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

q had one of those rev big engines. whera the fire box in away down clcse to the track. They are big fellows and the only Lad feature is that the fireman has to get down under the engine, Tit th5 Ccpr in frort Of lL1e ash pan ard use h.s L5ng drag to pull out the ashes. My fireman was an ingenious fellow, anl he had fixed a piece of telegraTl wire 9 he pull the littl: door open withou. geuting down. It was pretty cold up there on the divide, and rain and snow were falling. We were about TWO miles very far aaeaI. Suddenly I heard si-cn thing was wrong and I could see pigs flying over into the right of way. We had struck that pack off its rangs There was ncohing to do after we had s.raaneI them but to go on. At the rsxt station the fireman got down to 5crape out his ashes, and the first thing he dragged out was a small pig The last time he had ops ned his ash Dan with his telegraph wire he had forgot ten to close it and there were two young pigs sscoCped irl.o the pan. Ona was not yet dead.
 About q week later, just this side Of Palmer lake. hit two Of these little mountain burros; nit 'em b-Ln at the sane time. It was another tlme just like the other, with rain and snow fa!- linS. It was just at that hour of tn. morning when it is coldes5 and light is lar. ly beginning to show. The storm was 50 heavy I could hardly see the telegraph poles. My fireman called to me that Lihere was sl5mething ahead and I looked out. The two burros were about 8 feet away and I had 50 lculs behind me. I had to let her rip and trust to luck. I saw something fly out on lha right of way on my side and told the fireman I guessed that had ben fixed all right. But when we g-t to the next station there was half of one of tlle burros on the pilot. He had besn cut in two as smooth as anything you ever saw. The fireman took his pick out and tried Jl sink it into the carcas and pull it away. but rhs thing had frozen there. It stayed there, tJo, until we got to the end of the run, and then tle men had to take hose and warm water and taaw it out and get it off.
 That seems like hard luck enough Lbl O-l- -At-lll4l. Dut l 4ltI dlNJl4ltT- ran down q hand Car this side of Lark spur. l was running right ahead of a Ia1Ssnger and was making pretty good time to keep from being laid out some where to ld5 the pass nger go by. I came -ut from LaTkspur a-sailinS, and Just as l turned that first curve this si5ts ,hcIe was a hanI car half a mile down ths track, ana four Swelcs pumping 1t. They were going the same way I was ard l whistled them to get off the track. At first they paid no ai,- tention to me, and then they all jump ed off and began to push the thing. If they had lifted it off they could have got away, but whcn they began to push it I knew it was up tc me. 1 tried to stop, but We were close, and I did not leave q piece of that car big enough !uo make lindlnE wood.
 ''Of course stepped and went hack, arI what Gp yol think was hurting tha. boss? He said he G:dn't mind any thing so much as ra2l I had broken the dishes taken -ut fer ,lle Iuneh. Tnsy
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

engineers and administrators have had to fight the troublesome problems of silt accumulations, alkali salts. wash
 outs. the lack of a code of irrigation
 laws and all the attendant troubles
 which almost invariably arise in irri- Sation communities
 i The main fact to be considered is | that England has succeeded in making irrigation pay in Egypt despite many harrassing complications and trouble
 some conditions. If we turn to her work in India, where she has had a much freer hand we cannot but be astounde1 at the wonderful results shown. From the most cold b,ooded and business-like standpoint thera seems to be no question but what Eng , land has solved the problem of success full irrigation in India. Her canals i there are not only rapidly rec.aiming vast tracts of arid land and assisting her to fight the fearful problem of the famine. but are also in large number of cases, paying most satisfactory div iderds. The report of the India depart ment of public works from 1896 to 1897 shows that in that year 17.4I1, ,594 acres in India were raising crops through a combined system of irrigation and water storage that the irrigated area
 was increasing annually and that in what is known as major works, i. e., those not built merely for famine pro- tection, over $165. GOO 600 was invested, which in the years 1896 and 1S97 paid net return Of over 6 per cent on the investment. This well known success in India has been accomplished be- cause the government has either built or guaranteed tha building of irriga- ton and storage works has insured thorough, safe and scientific installa ton of such works. and has insisted on their honest and economic manage ment
 I an firmly convinced that the Unit ed States government can repeat this record in our arid west with far great CT opportunity for success. We have no jungles to clear before water can be applied, and the winter floods of our wtgern rivers do net equal in vio- lence the torrential floods of India. Wh--l are a conssaL'- menace to irrigation works; while the remark able desirabiMty of several of our res eryoir sites is probably unequaled .n the world. Perhaps the most notable Of these sites is that of the Tonto Ba- sin, the possibilities of which should be Investigated by our government at an early date.
 In India, the average crop of wheat. the Principal p~oduo, of the country. is from 10 t0 g bushels pc. acre. whereas in my home n ;ha Salt River valley, Arizona G typical irrigation sction of our country). 90 to 40 bushels per acre is but an average crop. Our advantage over India is largely a nat Ural one; for while the rich alluviai sci's of cur valleys average in der.h from , to 20 feet, and need only tn magic tcucn e water to literally grcan With crops, the top soils of lands irri- gaced in India avcrage not over two feet in deI1h.
 ,Wi,h the foregoing facts before us. largely drawn from the report of the commissioner of pUbli, works of Ind.a, and .>,le United States consular reports, is it not reasonable to urge that this
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from Dyspep- sia and Liver Complaint. More than seTenty-fiVe Der cent of the people in the United States are afflicted with these two diseases and their effcts; such as Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpftation of the Heart, Heartburn, WaEerbrash, Gnawing ami Burning Pains ct the Pit of the Stomach. Yellow Skin, Coated
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

were a 1.c of old plates with these blue flowers on tI.sdn. The boss said his wife would raise the devil with him for cracking the crockery. His hand ear was ccnashed. iihe head of my engine had everything taken off, h adlight an l all, but his grief was ovsr about E cents worth Of dishes that his wife would s,-Gd aboUt-Denver Republi- can.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

Tongue and Disagrseable Taste in the Mouth, Coming up of Food after Eat ing Low Spirits, efe Go t1 your Drug gist and get a bottle of August Flower for 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you. Try it. Get Greens Prize Al manac.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

It is one of the privileges of man to live and learn-0ut some men seem to live a great deal more than they learn.
 A hOs2itable west side shoemaker has card in his winG0w reading: Any man, woman or child can have fits in this shop.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
CroCkery.

A wOman's heart is hard to win, usually, but we have won many woman's heart with our beautiful c ina. In American goods we handle the best both in plain white and in de- cocated. In import gods we handle Havi- land oS Co.'S Do not be deceived when buying Haviland China for there are imiia- tions on the market by the sam9 name. The only genuine Haviland is made by Haviland & Co., Limog7s, France, whose make we handle. For this week going to offer you some American decorations at the same price of white, which means ab ut one-third off the regular price.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
THERE WERE OTHERS.

q see that a Spokane man claims to own the only $6O bill in existence"
 Not much. Here's one I just re- ceived from a miiliner-'To hats. $60. . Denver Times.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
Bedroom Suites.

We are today showing twenty eight different styles in bedroom suites. The largest line in the ter ritory. If you want a bedroom suite you ought to price our line before buying.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
Waii Paper.

We have all the latest novelties in stripes in various colors, ingrains, prints, sincousta, etc. The borders for the ingrain pape4s this season are the prettiest ever made and are the swellest things of the season. The patteros in the cheaper qualities are handsomer than usual and if you are locking for pretty " I paper come and let Us show you OUT line.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
Wall Tents.

They say tent life in Arizona is the most beneficial to ir1valids and we believe 1t. We carry all the standard sizes in stock and can fill
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
Blankets.

In this line we carry the best and the cheapest. We buy them direct from the factory and get them in large quantities. We can sell blan- kets as cheap as 85c per pair, This ot course is all cotton and is q cheap
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

had a tendency to strengthen the mating market, and 'tis true it is costing us more today than it did year ago, but we are still selling it at the old price. Our line is com plete. Ask to be shown it.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25
COmf0rters.

In this line we have bargains all along the line. We srart them at $l.25 and have them as good as $11.5O.
 The S1.25 is not as good as the one we sell you for S11.5O, but for the money we ask for it is indeed a bargain.
 The one for $11.5O is Elder Down, and say-it its a dream. It comes in all the latest colors.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

article, but 1t makes very good covering. We can give you a spler- did blanket for $2.O0, 1I in size, and in different colors. Ask to see our line of blankets.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-25

your wants in this Ene. You will find too, that our prices are some cheaper than what others ask you for them. Let Us sell you a Tent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
SPORTS IN GENERAL
CONTINUED from Seventh Page)

weight champion of the world at latter
sails last night by putting Joe Cans into a
state of apparent helplessness in two min
utes and FIVE seconds after the opening Of
the second round.
Referee 6fier admitted that the fight had
a bad look. He did not see any blow that
should have put Cans into a state Of grog-
gtness in the first round. II Cans actually
made his best showing last night he Is so
far outclassed by McGovern that no other
lightweight on earth need ever expect to
equal Terry In a fistic encounter.
In signed statement to the Times-Her-
aid Terry McGovern says:
II did not fake that Is a certainty.
tried to finish the fight soon as ] posi-
bly, could, but must confess the result was
somewhat of a surprise to me-
Joe Cans, in a signed statement to the
same paper, says:
THE better man won. That is all can
give In explanation of the result. did not
lay down. l was hit hard early in the
fight, and that seemed to take the wind out
of me. l don't think there is any one who
can stand up before McGovern at the light
weight limit
The Tribune, in Its account Of the fight
which was written by George Siler, the
referee of the contest, says:
THE fight, if such it can be termed, last
ed hVe minutes and five seconds and was
the poorest and weakest, from the Cans
end, that ever was witnessed in Chicago.
Il do not wish to accuse any fighter of
taking, but If Cans was trying last night I
do not know much about the game. Cans
of course Is entitled to the benefit of the
doubt, as to whether or not the numerous
body blows which Terry pumped into him
In close quarters during the early part of
the fight, weakened him. But the fact re-
mains that the few blows he delivered were
the weakest ever seen from man of his
known hitting ability"
The Tribune In its account of the betting
says: Not only did the betting shift re-
markedly In McGoverns favor yesterday in
chicago, but 1t was reported that thou
SANDS OF dollars were sent to other cities
to be placed on McGQvern.
1t was also reported that Cans was up
nearly all night Wednesday, and that col
ored sports all over the city were betting
on McGovern yesterday, they having re-
celved tip to the outcome
The Record says: Terry McGovern
Knocked out Joe Cans at Tattersalrs last
night in what appeared to be a fake con-
test. The end came after two minutes and
nve seconds OF fighting In the second round
Gahs talllng to arise at the count Of ten in
MS sixth knock down from blows which
seemed hardly strong enough to jar him.
1erhapS the most SUSPICIOUS feature was
the betting. Until within a few days the
betting has been l to that Mct;overn
would win by a Knockout. Then a report
gained ground that Cans was to go out nd
therc was hurried effort to heuge by col
ored porters and others who had wagered
on Cans. Last night at the ringside the
betting had shifted to even money that
McGoVern would win by Knockout. and
thls In the face of the fact that Cans had
10 stop McGovern to gain the decision"
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games were already arranged for 1901 with
the champion Yale, with Princeton and
also Cornell for Washington city, and that
Virginia will play the same day as this
year. November II. and that negotiations
were now pending with Lehigh, Lafayette,
Columbia and others.
Captain Devlin of last seasons team,
who had announced his determination not
intelligence that owing to the fact that
Yale, Princeton and the other big ones are
coming, he will again be found in his place
Manager Lynch Of the base ball team.
announced fine schedule. Manager Bar
ry Of field and track urged all to assist in
the big indoor meet for March Mr.. c.
r. Zappone made a good speech in regard
to the proper style of training for events,
and predicted that the experiment in row.
Ing made by Georgetown In the present
year would be realization at Poughkeep-
sic in 1901. Speeches were also made by
Messrs. James Duffy and M. A. Walsh.
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BOWLING LEAGJfE.
CAROLS Defeat COIumbias by Grent
Playing.

Playing.
Ihere We're several remarkable features
about the league bowling at Carroll Insti-
tute last night. The Columbus were the
visitors, and while they came away with
out the satisfaction of a single victory to
their credit, they had the satisfaction of
having been defeated In one Of the games
by a score that was the largest losing score
ever made in the District League This oc-
CURED In the last game, and after a great
battle. the Columbus succumbed after max
Ing score of 49, to the CAROLS who had
just one pin the better of It,
10 BroSnan. the credit goes for doing the
greatest bowling on the league record His
average for the three games was 212, eight
pins more than the record made five wears
ago by Mason of the ColumbIas. This rec
ord has never before been even closely
approached, SO that Brosnan's fine bowling
last night may be thoroughly appreciated
Another feature was the game played by the
CAROLS in the first event. Here they ran
the remarkable total of 0S4-the largest
team score ever made in a league game in
Nhis city. To accomplish this, they made a
run of twenty-one strikes, and the side had
put seven breaks in the game. This is
really wonderful playing and the Institute
games, the CAROLS We're remarkably &C
curate on strike bowling, and the record
OF slxty-seven in the three games has not
even been approached heretofore.
The opening game, O fcourse. cinch
Tor the home team the Columbias never
having show to win. They We're not help
lessly In the rear during the first half but
after the fifth frame, the CAROLS made
run of over $40 pins before the close of
the game. This shut the Columbus out,
and while they We're participants in the
game, they were of small Importance The
score follows:
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first class. He also praised the work OF
the manager, Mr.. Walter Greevy, and said
that he would, later in the evening, tell
of the prospects for 1901.
Father Whitney followed and in minute
way went over the seasons work and
pointed out the excellence and defects Of
each contest He was in good voice and
his words in praise Of Georgetowns work
and the Individual plays caught his hear
ers, and the applause was loud and long
Mr. John Hadley Doyle, president Of Po-
tomac Boat Club in his remarks. praised
the good work Of the men and said that the
flag of Georgetown. now highest in the
southern foot ball arena, would never be
lower. but he regretted the absence from
the banquet Of that best OF all coaches, DR..
Ball.
Manager Greevy, In his remarks. caused
quite a sensation when he announced that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
GEORGEToWN's BANQUET.
Yale, Princeton and Cornell Play Here
in 1901.

The annual banquet rendered by the fac
ulty of the University Of Georgetown to
their foot ball team took place last night
in the brilliant refractory of the institu-
ton. The table, which was spread for
fifty, was magnihcently- decorated. memen-
tos of the past successful season, festooned
in blue and gray, forming the leading feat
ures, though innumerable palms and cut
flowers were also in evidence. Besides the
athletes present there were also the mem
bers Of the athletic advisory committee
members Of the faculty and others. Presi-
dent Whitney occupied the post Of honor,
while the Rev. Father Cryan. 8. j., acted
as POSTMASTER. In opening the speech
making, Father Cryan paid a deserved
compliment to the team as champions Of
the south, and said, among other things,
that the development in athletics at
Georgetown was wonderful, and especially
in foot ball. Where usually 1t takes COL
lege a decade to reach a position in the
foot ball world. Georgetown had advanced
rapidly up the rounds. and today. In less
than three years. the institution was rated
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JOCKEY CLUB MEETING.
Rule Regarding Excess Weight
Amended.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Jockey Club, the governing turf organiza-
ton of the east, held at New York yester-
day, rule 11s Of the racing regulations was
amended as follows: IF horse carry more
than two pounds over his proper. or de-
clared weight. his jockey shall be fined. sus-
pended or ruled OFF. unless the stewards
are satisfied that such excess weight has
been caused by rain or mud"
Heretofore. this rule merely disqualified a
horse carrying more than two pounds over
weight etc. Rule ninety-two. prohibiting
the carrying Of more than Ave pounds over
weight. still remains In force.
Col. R. w. Summons, having rendered his
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resignation as senior Judge. and the stew
ards Of the Jockey Club having accepted 1t
with much regret, they spread upon the
minutes their keen appreciation of his SER
vices, ability and character. during his
handsome copy was ordered presented to
Col. Simmons. a slight recognition Of
his answering integrity. his absolute JUS
tice, and his wise and considerable treat
ment Of all matters instructed to his charge,
At a meeting Of the directors Of The
Saratoga Association yesterday, the follow
ing directors were chosen: w. c. Whitney,
II. X. Knapp. Andrew Miller. F. R. Hitch
cock and r. T. Wilson, jr. w. c. Whitney
was elected president of the association, ana
Andrew Miller secretary and treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-14
All Holiday Goods Boxed Free.
Many Helpful Suggestions.

Many departments i'm this store have been
given increased space for the display of articles
especially chosen for the holiday trade and YOU'LL
find splendid assortment of Jewelry, Sverware,
Leather Goods, Ladies' and Mems Furnishings,
Gloves, Handkerchief Hosiery, Stationery Toilet
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'IRST GAME,
Totals. 81 % 1854 Totals 1890 q "a

1o'dis' 81 Is oof IL ~
The second game seemed TO be ColumbIas
for the early part of the play. They start
ed off with a rush, playing three frames
In fine style, all of which time the institute
was running away behind through breaks.
Again In the last half, the CAROLS made
a furious drive and soon passed their op-
ponents, winning by nearly hundred pins
MS game was remarkable for the number
OF strikes made on both sides, the losing
team having more than is usually made by
victorious five. The score follows: