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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-02-06
TUNNEL OF ANCIENT JUDEA.
Built in Rock by King HczeSiah $500
Years Age.

Unmistakable evidence exists
that $500 years ago certain He
brew engineers Tin the time of
King Hezekiah) executed exactly
the same kind of work which was
carried out in the Simplon tunnel,
although perhaps on a slightly
smaller acale.
DR.. Bertholet, professor at the
University of Basic, claims to have
made this discovery. The Jewish
record tells that King Hezekiah,
or Ezekias, who reigned at Jeru-
salem 727 B. c.. was much trou-
bled at the bad state of the water
supplied to the people of that city.
He accordingly had a reservoir
made at the gates of the city, to
which water was fed from various
springs lying at greater or less dis
tances from the reservoir in ques-
ton.
At first his project seemed DOOM
ed to failure, as there existed be-
tween Jerusalem ard the springs
from which the water was to be
derived a high chain of hills, over
which it would be impossible to
convey the water. 1t was there
fore determined to open a passage
for the water through the solid
rock.
One of the Sirach MSS, dating
from this period, says in this con-
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-02-06
"Hezekiah fortified his

nection; Hezekiah fortified his
city by bringing water thereto and
he bored through the solid rock
by means of bronze and he collect
ed the water in a reservoir.
Recent explorations have ena-
bled this predecessor of the Sim
plon to be thoroughly identified
1t is said to be the Shiloah tunnel,
by means of which water was
brought down from a source to the
east of Jerusalem and poured into
the Pool of Sloan, mentioned in
the Bible. This conduit is SOC
yards long. The distance, as the
bird flies, between the two mouths
of the tunnel is also only 800 yards,
which proves that the work was
not executed in a perfectly straight
line-due doubtless to the diff
culties which the engineers en-
countered in their task, which
(for the PERIOD was of really
marvellous nature.
That the work was commenced
from both ends of the tunnel is
not only proved by the inscription,
but also by the fact that the marks
of the boring tools. picks, etc ,
may still be seen, all bearing in
opposite directions. The direction
of the tunnel was altered several
times during the construction
thereof, as there are several short
galleries, which were evidently
abandoned as soon as it was noted
that work was being done out of
line. The floor of the tunnel Is
finished with the greatest care and
the workings vary from five eighths
of a yard to one yard in width by
from three feet, to nine feet in
height, more or less, according
to the hardness of the rock.
In the light OF modern engineer
ing science the following questions
suggest themselves: How did these
old time engineers gauge their
direction. recognize and remedy
their errors in alignment? What
tools did they use to execute a
piece of work which has remained
without equal or rival for $500
years?
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-02-06
81 SUFFERED GREATLY"

writes Mrs. L. E. CisVenger, of Belle
view, N. c., at nay nentily periods,
all my life, but the first bottle of Car
dui gave ne wonderful relief, and nov
am in better health elaA have been
for 4 long time
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-02-06
WRITE US 4 LETTER

freely and fraakly, in StricteSt conf
teace, telling US all your symptoms and
troubles. We will send free advice (in
plata sealed envelope). Address: La
dies Advisory Dept. The Chattanooga
Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
A THANKSGIVING DAY
TO BE REMEMBERED
Its Celebration in the Home of D.
Nicholson Was Unusual and Decd-
edly Joyful for Ali Present.

Arthur S. Nicholson had rather more
TO be thankful for yesterday than most
Phoenix people. for his prospective
bride arrived on the morning train
from the south and he succeeded in
perfecting the necessary arrangements
and celebrating their wedding last
evening. before his numerous mischiev-
Gus associates caught up with the
trend Of events.
The bride was Miss Myrtle Ball Of
Spokane, Wash, and it was not her
first visit TO Phoenix for she lived here
during the winter of 1904 when the two
young people first became acquainted.
Sometime ago she came as far south as
Los Angeles, where she stopped with
friends, coming on to Phoenix yes
1erday morning to keep the important
engagement she had previously made
with Mr.. Nicholson. The wedding viii
not be a complete surprise to all who
read of it this morning, for quite
number of the groom's acquaintance
have lately noted a popularity in his
manner which led them TO believe he
might be considering serious things.
Yesterday. when they saw the young
lady in town, they suspected something
was going 10 happen that had not been
advertised in the newspapers, but
nothing was said TO relieve their sus-
pense.
Yesterday afternoon there was a Jolly
Thanksgiving dinner at the home Of D.
Nicholson, the groOm's father, No. $50
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

North Second avenue. No one was pres
ent but the members of the family and
the bride-to-b Last evening Rev.
MacLean of the First NJ. Z. church
was added to the party and at o'clock
he tied the nuptial knot securely in
the good old Methodist way.
The bride has many friends and ac-
quaintances here formed during her
former winter residence, and the groom
is counted among the old settlers, hav-
ing called Phoenix his home for the
last nineteen years and having lived
here most Of the time. And yet he is
neither feeble nor decrepit, for he came
here at the tender age C three years.
His parents having no better place to
go. came here with him and the young
man has grown up i'm the tailoring es-
Establishment OF his father until he is
now recognized as an asset of the bus
mess, and fully competent to furnish
part of the brains of it as well as a
part of the muscle and skill. He is
well known and deservedly popular
young man.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

that make the piece a novelty even to
those who have laughed with TOpsy
and wept with Eva years ago In the
Stetson company there are two Top
sizes; two Marks. who have a great
field for the intermlssiOn OF fun. This
good entertainment viii appear at the
Doris opera house December 1st.
Matinee p. m. Prices % and 80
cents. Evening %, 50. 20 cents and 81.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
ADJUSTMENTS
.s-s..s.....;....-ss.+s-++.f.s..ss.+.+4-s-+-sss'

Generations of playgoers have en-
loved Uncle Toms Cabin the story
that moved the world and added chap
ters to history But it remained for
Manager Washburn Of the great Stet-
son company to place the oid-ume
drama in modern stage setting
While the text Of Harriet Beecher
Stoves masterpiece is preserved in its
entirety in The Stetson production
there are other features introduced
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL MEET
ING.

The annual meeting of the slockhoid-
ers Of the Havana Oil Company viii
be held at the Office of Roy 5. Good
rich. city of Phoenix. County Of Man
,.,oa territory Of Arizona, on Monday
Dec. }. 1906, at 10 a. m. of said day
for the purpose of electing a board Oh
directors Cor the ensuing year and Tor
the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before the meet
ing.
j. NJ. PARKER, Pres.
JOHN L. BEACH. Secy.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
SEWING MACHINES FOR RENT

by week or month. at low rates. The
Singer is acknowledged the ightest
running and most convenient of any.
Try one and be convinced. Only at the
Singer stores. Look for the Red s.
Sold only by Singer Sewing Machine
Co, u West Adams St, Phoenix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

At the Commercial hotel there were
registered yesterday A. b. Boswell, Los
Angeles; II. L. Stilwell. San Francisco;
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Warner. Los Ange-
les; VIM. Suffrien. Kelvin; Thomas
Haley. Kelvin; NJ. d. Marks, Stockton,
Calf: H. Lithard, Los Angeles; John
a. hurry. Los Angeles; n. McCarver.
Cave Greek; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H.
Hester.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
STOCKHOLDERS ANNUAL MEET
ING.

The annual meeting OF the stcckhold-
ers of the Rutland oil company will he
heId at the office of Isaac Z. Sod
card City of Phoenix, County OF Mari
copa, Territory of Arizona, On Monday,
Dec. 3. 1906. at 10 a. m. of SAID day.
TOR the purpose of electing n ocard Of
directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction Of such other business
as may properly come before the meet
ing.
J. VI. PARKER, Pres.
JOHN r. BEACH, Secy.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

ed at the Doris on Monday. Dec 5.
This beautiful Biblical play is on the
order Of the Passion Play. The cast
IS large and strong and the scenic en-
virorments both massive and beauti-
full Press notices in cities where the
play has been seen are highly fiatter-
ing and no Bible student or lover OF
the sacred story should miss The
Holy City Seats Is. 80. = cents and
ore dollar.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

The guests of the Hotel Adams yes
terday were r. L. Hornbrook, Tucson;
NJ o. Johnson. Los Angeles; w. J.
Geiset. Los Angeles; r. Long. st. Louis,
Harry Roberts. Duluth; W. II. Lucia.
Hurley, Wis; Victor NcRae. St Louis;
Mrs. c. D. Petit. Baltimore, Nd.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

The Ladies' Aid society of the First
". f. church will hold the fair which
they have been planning for the last
several weeks on Tuesday. Dec. 4th.
afternoon and evening. There will be
refreshments and a program.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.
Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING syrup mas been
used for children teething. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain.
cures wind colo. and is the BEST remedy
for Dinrrhoea- Twenty-Five cents a bottle
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

Chorus girls are mighty sAreS6 20
to De able TO buy diamonds - cheap
that their small salaries esa ssasS H.
New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
THE HOLY CITY"

The theater loving public have
great treat offered them in the produc-
ton Of "The HOLY City" TO be present.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

It's difficult to convince the average
man that he isn't as clever as he
thinks he is.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
WhartOn'S Feed Store

We sell seed barley, seed wheat. seed
oats and alfalfa seed. Everything in
the line Of horse feed. Phone 22i or
call at IL L. Jefferson.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

The favorite instrument of graft is
the lute.-Philadelphia Record.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
INDIAN BLANKETS.
OSTRICH FEATAERS

Our stock in this tine is verg
large. complete and superior. Do
YOU understand tss significance
Of the different. patteTas2 Come
in and let us explain 40 YOU
You will find il veSy Interesting
Nothing could be wass suitable
for Christmas presents so friends
in the east. our prices arr right
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30

The genuine Navajo Silver
ware is becoming harder 10 get
all the time. but our stock con-
tinUes large and our prices are
reasonabIe-lOwer than those OF
other dealers. Nothing handsom-
er than goods of this kind. We
have Swast.ka crosses. rings,
pins, buckles and bracelets OF
various patterns for you to select
from.
Arizona republican., 1906-11-30
BUY SOMETHING WESTERN

II you admire fancy work. you
VIII revel in our collection of
Mexican Drawn Work. You can
spend much or little on this, as
we have it to suit all purses
large, elaborate and costly
pieces and those that are small
and inexpensive. But all are o.
the best workmanship. Come and
look them over.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-21

GOO, ,000 acres and this agrees very close " with the estimate made in 1902 by F. IT, Newell, the chief of the division of hydrography of the United States Geological Survey Mir Newell's esti- mate was 54OOO,OOO acres in practically the same area. Both estimates are based on the assumption that some way will be found to use all the available water. This is not likely, but it would seem reasonable that 6S per cent of the available water might be used, partic- ularly when it is considered that owing to the return of part of the water to the stream beds by seepage there will be a certain amount available several times. Figured in this way, we may reasonably expect 5s, 100000 acres to be reclaimed.
 The United States withdrew 10000,
 GOO acres from entry in view of recla- nation schemes, but after completing a large number of surveys all but 1,045,- 900 acres was restored to entry, and the
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-21
IRRIGATION IS MAKING
 HOMES
Great Work of National Govern
 meHt and PrIylte Enterprise
Comprehensive and Mature Plans For the Complete Utilization of sII the Irrigation Resources
 of the Arid West.

In the Department of the Interior the work is divided into a number of subdi- visions called bureaus and these bureaus again into divisions. One of the bureaus in this department is called the Geolog- ical Survey and in this bureau the Re- clamation Service is a division Anoth. CT division is engaged in the work of measuring and estimating the irrigation resources of the entire arid part of the United States and collecting data con corning every fact related to the work of desert redemption.
 The esub-department that has the work referred to in charge is called the hy- drographic survey, and recent bulletins issued by this department permit one who knows something of the desert to figure out few general conclusions which aie reasonably accurate.
 In the first place, it is necessary to emphasize the fact that only very small percentage of the arid territory is reclaimable by direct irrigation. think this is a matter that is not gener- ally understood but indirectly the whole arid region will be benefited by increased irrigation, and I will try to show, later on, what the indirect possi- bilities are.
 Viewing the subject in broad way, there are six main drainage systems in which additional irrigation is possible by the expenditure of large sums of money. Practically all the "cheap wa ter' has already been used.
 By this I mean that where man or group of men can build ditch of req sonable length without overcoming any serious obstacles it has been done. The Reclamation Act will make possible the utilization of water in those localities where large areas of good land can be brought under cultivation only by the expenditure of large sums of money. Most of the main opportunities may be divided iuto two classes, viz, the diver sion of large streams, which, of course. requires the construction of expensive diversion dams, and the construction of large reservoirs. Such undertakings require large capital and, in the past. few of them have been undertaken.
 The main drainage areas where irri- gation schemes are practical are the Co., lumbia river basin, the Colorado river basin, the Rio Grande river basin, the western part of the Missippi river basin, a little of the southern part of the bas- in of the Red river of the North and the drainage area of the western slope of the Sierras. In these six main drain age areas there is total "map area" of S92 ,OO0, 900 acres.
 The following table gives the total acreage already under irrigation in the several States and Territories of the arid region, together with the cost of the irrigation works. In the States given in this list there is a total map area of 749,O0O,OOO acres, so it will be noticed that only per cent of the land lo
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-21

Ed. E. Boyd has some bargains in real estate at Holtville, too,
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-04-21
} nOw under lrrigaatiOn ::

Totals 7,263,273 $64, ,601 It will be noticed from the above ta- ble that the total cost of putting all the present irrigated ground under water has been o,' average z s5 per acre. Nearl| ,es t,@' .he Recla-
 d anwill cost
 hilres il-
 that
The Washington times., 1906-09-02

are two brothers-Ernest and Robert
Carlisle-between whom an enmity eX-
lists. they being in love with the same
girl--Vlrginia Grey. One rainy night
Ernest Carlisle is assassinated by un-
known hands. Virginia Grey, who is a
somnambulist, while walking in her sleep
falls over the dead body. Robert Car
isle appears and thinks Virginia killed
his brother. His great love for Virginia
dominates him and he takes the blame
OF the crime 10 shield her. From this
many exciting incidents are evolved. In
cidentaI to this story the county sheriff
is seeking the arrest Of his own son
who. he believes, is away at sea.
Corooney Ray. a little half-witted boy,
brings a large amount Of sympathy into
the plot There is a comedy grave-dls-
ger, an irish woman who IS fun or ma
tive wit and O variety Of other charac-
ters 10 portray the lighter side Of life
Offering up a deal OF laughter In RELIEF
Of the exciting episode.
The Washington times., 1906-09-02

their first appearance here in polite
vaudeville. The Fays describe their
performance as "Thaunaturgy, but
they leave the public to draw their own
conclusions as TO what it is and how
their numerous strange and bewildering
feats are accomplished.
Thu. seemingly supernatural nature OF
their work makes such "A profound inn
preston upon the audiences that the
Fays speedily become the all-absorblng
tonic of conversation in the cities In
which they appear. The Fays divide
their presenta ion OF their weird phen-
omena in two parts. in the first Of which
Mrs. Fay gives many evidences of at
tendant influences that the spirituallsts
are disposed to assert cannot come from
other than Invisible spiritual sources.
Although this phase of Mrs. Fay's per
Torrance is most strange and excites
the profoundcst interest it is reserved
FOR the second part to work the aud
fences Into an extraordinary state OF
puzzlement. This section is devoted en-
tirely 20 the exposition Of her thauma-
turgic powers. and II rs for this that the
audiences reserve their keenest observ-
alton and criticism. Mrs. Fay, In an en-
questions written upon slips OF paper
which the auditors retain In their own
hands. preserving secrecy as 10 their
contents until called upon by the seeress
TO disclose their personal Identity be-
fore receiving the appropriate answer.
Many OF the queries are from earnest
seekers for light upon the past. present.
and future of their lives; others pro-
pose inquiries that involve answers pro-
Voking TOaTs of laughter from the on
lockers: and there are some that skill
fully devise means for entrapplng the
exponent OF esotoric science which are
invariably set at naught. much TO their
Individual discontinue and the enjoy
ment OF the audience, by the ruthless
replies accorded them by Mrs Fay. The
other attractions viii be the famous
Gilmore sisters, Johnnie Stanley and
Grace Leonard. in "A Few Vaudeville
Ideas" and Marzelo and MiIlay. the
European cOmiQues.
The Washington times., 1906-09-02
NEWS OF LOCAL DRAMATIC WORLD

ances will take place each afternoon and
evening throughout the week.
Next week will be one OF unusual in
terest at the big resort. Great prepare
tions have been made for the accommo-
dalton Of Central LarboF Union and
their friends tomorrow. II will be a
Joint outing and one OF the largest that
the union has ever undertaken. Wed
nesday. September 5. will be known az
Alexandria County Day, and over 10000
tickets have already been distributed ny
the committee A portion OF the day S
receipts will be for the benefit Of the
public library fund. in connection with
the county schools
The Washington times., 1906-09-02
chase's-"The Marvellous Fays."

Because Of the engagement of the
marvellous Fays. John. T. and Eva Fay.
this week. Chase's expects q record
breaking week. This exceptional atten-
dance IS justified by the comment and
curiosity the Fays aroused this spring
and summer at the Victoria theater.
New York city, where they occastoned a
degree Of interest that was most en-
phatic, as evidenced by the continued
use of the House Full" signs posted I'm
front of the theater throughout
their lengthy engagement. which was
the longest and most profitable ever ac-
compiisned by an attraction i'm the
vaudeville theaters of the metropolis.
The presentation Of the Fays marks
The Washington times., 1906-09-02
Majestie-"The Gin From Broadway

Maiestie-"The Girl From Broadway"
The opening Of the regular season at
tbe Majestic commences tomorrow
matinee, when Aubrey Mittenthal pre-
sents the new musical comedy, THE
Girl From broadway from the pen OF
Herbert Hall Wiuslow MUSIC by Kari
L. HoschnR This musical fantasy Is
particularly interesting IN that 1T pos
sesses a consistent story and plot. This
story is said 10 be- a fascinating one,
and IS laid IN that mystic region. the
dressing tent OF a big modern circus
which has been playing I'm hard luck.
and has fallen into the hands or pawn
broker He makes a sad mess Of run
ming the show and gets woefully tangled
in love affair with the charming lady
bareback rider. who IS the heroine Of
the story and turns out TO be the long
lost heiress for whom "a greedy aunt
and an interruptions lawyer are search
ing. Finding tlat the girl has a viii
Of her own and stands in the way Of
cutting of their share OF the fortune
they substitute a bogus heiress. caus-
ing the real owner of the money 10 run
away and Join a gypsy band. where she
is discovered after an exciting chase
by her sweetheart. and restored To her
rights The plot IS sufficiently Ingen-
ious 10 permit OF the introduction Of
many musical numbers. and the melody
or the piece Is said 10 be one Of It's many
charms. These song n'ts include: The
Girl From Broadway" 1.-THE Hobo
Man. o" More Trouble That's Easy
for Little Girl 10 Do" and Love Me
as You Used To Do" The title role
VIII be assumed 10y Miss Grace Ed
mond. a brilliant comedienne. who ia
said 70 possess unusual dancing and
singing qualifications. Other welI-known
comedians In the large cast include: Ar
thur Otto. Harry Fenteue. Ernest OF
10. Arthur Jennings. Robert II. Wilson.
Leona Leigh, May Florine Linden A
feature of this attraction rs the large
chorus OF beautiful. dashing show girls
and dainty dancers. The production is
said to be magnidCently sta ged and tho
gorgeous costumes are promised TO ere
ate q pleasing sensation.
The Washington times., 1906-09-02
Luna Park-"The Somersaulting Auto
mobile

In their effort TO secure something
novel and sensational IT would seem
that the management OF Washington
Luna Park had reached the pinnacle OF
achievement in securing the great Eu-
ropean 'somersaulting automobile,
which has been announced as the free
outdoor feature the coming week. II
is said that the act is the most daring
and marvellous novelty ever placed be-
fore the American public. far out-rivai-
ing fY, sensationalism the loop-the-loop.
looping-the-gap. dip-Of-death. and other
hair-raising attractions. The inventor OF
this marvellous mechanical act is Mons
Maurice Garanger. the inventor ana
producer of the dip-of-death When Or
realizes the lact OF a handsomely atti =
ed lady seated in an automobile. ascend
TO the pinnacle OF an incline plane forty
five feet high. and start down the in
cline with free force and at lightning
rapidly. TO chasm or gap thirty feet
wide. and at the very brink Il the gap.
the automobile with occupant turing a
complete forward sbmersaul.. alightlng
on the opposite side OF the gap with
the most perfect smOOthness imaginable,
such a feat cannot but excite great
interest and enthusiasm. The perform
The Washington times., 1906-09-02

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The Washington times., 1906-09-02
National-"Babes in Toyland. /"

It's the verdict OF the critics and pub
lie alike that no composition in years
equals the brilliaucy exploited IN
Babes I'm Toyland." Glen MacDonoUgl
and Victor Herberts superbly beauu
full musical extravaganza. which vii
visit this city on Monday. September
10 at the National Theater.
So pronounced a hit did Babes ir
Toyland" make in New York that II
enjoyed a run OF go nights. playing
% capacity business. The scheme OF
the play Is a dramatization OF the IA
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