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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29


 It is al flood time that the Nile valley gets it's rich feed of Abyssinian mud. This is brought down in part by the Blue Nile, but more abundaDty by the Atbara or Black Nile. It Is carried by the floods all over Egypt and by means of irriga- ton canals and by various pumps, some worked by men, some by animals and some by machinery, it is tonducted to nearly every farm. After the floods sub side the waters grow clear again. The Blue Nile and the Black Nile become all most dry, and the white water of the main or Victoria Nile is about all that Egypt has. It is this white water that IS stored up by the Assouan dam, and it feeds the country fin much the same way as our irrigation canals do, with water only and not with thick mixture of water and mud as in the times of the flood.
 Vast Series of Basins.
 For thousands of years these rivers have been pouring down through this Nile valley; but whenever the rains have been scanty in the highlands of Abysslnia and in Central Africa the main astream has no1 been high enough to reach the whole country. The most of the lands could be flooded only once year, and if the Nile was especially low some could have no water at all. By the new system it is planned to give Egypt water all the year round, and to supply enough to make it produce two or three crops ev- cry year.
 l have been much interested in the irrl- gaton works of the past. The whole of the Nile valley above Cairo Is cut up into series of basins. For 600 or FOO miles north of this point the valley slopes very grad ually and, in order to save the water, dikes have been made across 1t and eni- bankments run parallel with the river. turning the whole country into ser;es Of basin-lil1e terfaces. Each basin contains from 5000 to 15Q00 acres, and the dilles are such that the swater has to flow from basin to basin, between the Nile embank- ments and the walls of the desert so that none of it is lost. These basins are often subdivided. and they are so connected that the water flows from one to the other and finally passes out of the lower basin back into the Nile. When the floods come the lowest basins are filled first and then those higher ID, until at last all have become great ponds and Egypt is one vast inland sea cut up by the em- bankments and islands upon which the villages stand.
 There are forty-five such systems of basins in upper Egypt some large and some small. There are also basins higher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Egypt's great damn at Assouan, which is to be raised IS feet.


But first let me tell you in a nutshell how Egypt is watered. The country is al- most rainless and the Nile gives both land and people their food and drink. ou have all heard of the wonders of the stream Itself. It is with the exception of the Mississippi the longest river of the world, so long that if it were stretched out in one straight line 1t could reach from the great lakes 10 the Gulf of Mex leo, and then turning. cross our country from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It rises in Lake Victoria, in the heart of Central Africa, and drops distance greater than the altitude of the highest of the Ale ghenies before it flows into the Medltcr- raneah sea. During the upper part Of its course it is known as the White Nile. and this should be called the main stream of the river. At Khartum, 1850 miles from the Mediterranean, the Blue Nile, which rises in the Abyssinian noun tains, comes in, and about 140 miles fur ther north thN Atbara, or Black Nile, which also is from Abyssinia, jolns the main stream. From the mouth of the Atbara to the sea there is not a branch or stream of any kind connected with the river. It blows it's way through the des- ert valley, in which 1t has built up Egypt, narrowing and widening, until a few miles below Cairo, where 1t divides Into two great branches and flows off into the Mediterranean.
 The Nile Flood.
 The volume of the Nile is enormous. At flood times here at Assouan, a billion tons of water goes by every day. The river then rises twenty-five feet at Cairo, thlrty-eight feet at old Thebes, and al- most fifty feet at the first cataract, where I now am. There Is SO much water then that no dam could hold it. and all of these great works have to be made so that the water can be let in and out and allowed to pass through at will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Copyright 1907. by Frank Carpenter)
 EheIlaI Nnhia


 Shellal, Nubia- X"T THIN mile or so of the red w granite quarTies' a,.1i out out of of. which las, isks were taken by the ancient Egyptians. just below the Island of Philae, with it's stone temples built ages ago to the God dess of Isis. far up the Nile valley, on the edge of Lower Nubia, l write these notes for ns American readers. l am in the heart of the desert, TOO miles south Of the Mediterranean sea, at thte point where tine great river drops down over the first cataract. l have come here to describe the Assouan dam, which the British have built to harness the Nile and thereby save Egypt from famine.
 We all look upon this as the oldest of rivers, but the Nile god of 1907 has many new aspects. For ages he has been ramp ing and charging at his own sweet will, but he is now being harnessed and will have to work in the traces like an old blow mule. In the past he has been feed ing his daughter Egypt or not. as he pleased. He has sometimes stuffed her to repletion, and at others has held back his supplies of water and mud. causing a famine This was the case during the seven hungry years of Joseph's time and the fat years of that day were undoubt- edly produced by high Niles. Such changes have occurred in Egypt from time to time since the days of the Pyra- mids. and it Is only within the past gen. eration that man has attempted to con- trol the old river, and by a system of dams to hold back the waters and let them out over the farms as needed. With in the pat twenty years something like $50 000,0 900 has been spent in this way, and there arc now great barges at Cairo at Assiout, and, more important than all away up here at Assouan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
DULUTH is FOR
OPEN SHOP

DULUTH. MINI Dec 5n u.
18th Is nos involved in a fight for
the open shop in the building
trades About 500 mea have hcen
locked uut hy the contractor
The trouble ia Che result ui the
employment 81 nouunion men bY
the American RFldEu company
which held the contract tnr tho
steel woFk on neN office build
los
The nsht ia directed against the
Bnildiug Trades alliance. rather
than The unions. AND the contract.
ors intend tn break up that noay
u possible claiming that e. is arhi.
tFary and unfair iu ita methods
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
MUSICIANS SEEK PAY FOR
SUMMER CONCERTS

u Beethoven symphony or a
Chopin noctugnc ls worth listening
10. what are the services 81 duF.
bano'u Royal Italian band valued
at far an entire weeks engage.
ment1
This proposition in harmony wili
soon De- thrrshed ont iu the 90.
peFiar court tn q Huit instituted
hy T. Rurzi 81 al the ri a. typ
rgseutinE The musicians against
thn Coliseum Amusement company
An order Waa granted In court
yesterday demanding that various
and anndry contracts cialmed % b.
iu the possession " the amusement
company De introduced In court aH
evidence
Judging from the contracts a.
legged 70 have been euieFrd into on
different occasions between the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
PUBLIC MARKET
PRICES TODAY

Butter. s0c aud 55c 10: wash.
ingtnn creamery. Sc.
Egga. local ranch. Soc. Oregon
ranch. soc aud see. eastern cEsa,
doKen 55c
Hens. dressed &c: live hens. isc
Potatoes. Sc iba for 2sc
Yakima Burbaaks $40 per box
Sweet potatoes. atsc pound Z
pounds for e5c
Beets. punches for &C.
Carrots. 3 punches Cor &c.
Onions. 2 punches for &c
Dried onions. lha for sc.
Radishcs. bnnchcs Tor ioc.
Parsley. g. per bunch.
Turuips. 2 punches for &c.
Celery. 81 per stalk. 10 70 i2c a
bunch
Cucumbers. for isc.
Spinach. &c per TO-
Green tomatoes. gihc per ID.
CabbaFea heads Tor &C.
Din pickles. Toe dozs
Sweet peppers. % cents doA
Pop corn. iba for i5c.
Lemons. soc dozen
cider vinegar. CSC Eai
Cider f0c 20 zoe per gallon.
New navel oranges soc. f0c and
soc dozen
Jap oranges. i0c dozen. soc box.
California peraimmona. zoe doz.
Pomsgfauites. Goc dozen.
pineapples. f5c each.
New figs. zoe 10. Imported figs.
sc 10
Cauiiflowcr t0o 10 t5e head.
Waxlne apples. 00fi25 per
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
Concert ThiSFvening
FINE PROGRAMME TO DC GIVEN
~ o. 8. JoHNsToa CO.

The first Of q series of weekly
Pianoia Recitnla 10 b. given b. the
y s Johnston Co. the Pioneer ~
ano HouHc. will take place this
evening IA their fine new recital
hall AZ THIRD aud University
An exceptionally attractive pro.
gramme has been arranged Miss
Edith Du Mond. the we'll known
local artist whose beautiful So
pranO voice has been heard IN con.
cert several times will be the solo
ist
The admission will be by ticket
only. which can be secured free
by applying az the - s. Johnston
Co establishment at Third aud Uni
yerHity An seats are reserved and
u will be- we'll 10 apply early as
only the seating capacity Of the han
will be- given out
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

certain springs 0f public favor
Ia follCttc has made an excellent
Impression on Washington. and IN
spite 81 the fact that he dimes of
salnuis and lunches on shredded
dpormAt and other assorted break.
fast foods be has fathered SOME
miEhty good legislation Even 7 H.
has not bnon above adopting and
sdv0cating La Toilette suggestions.
even before the public was awake
"a the fact that la Follette had
started the idea
la Toilette emnlatud nryan dur.
TINS the months congress stood I'd.
iourned. and supplemented hia sal
nrY BY the revenues 81 the Chau.
tanaua lecture circuit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
APPOINTED
! 'IOR new CURRENCY BILL

ton ot elasticity In the currency
and the disposition Of reserve bal.
aneca Ia national banks The com,
mitteo has apparently agnced that
it VIII sanction NO move to Increase
the bulk af paper money Tho
plan OF pr0udlng for the issuance
~ national bank credit notes Witch
can BE- instantly drawn into circu
ation when general conditions no.
quire an increased currcney. was
discussed az s0m- length.
Several members OF the commit
tee expressed the opinion thai tn
lnauiug Of reserve funds should be-
checked hy legislation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05


boa. Northern spya. si6a par box
box Northern apya. 400 pcr bon
spitHenbcFg. slt0t 80 box. swaar.
81 rs box Ufavcnstinp. 3 So box.
Lettuce. 2 Tor &C.
Horse Rndlah. tbc ID.
Rutnhagaa I've 10.
sauerkraui. &c ID.
Cranherrics. i2c per a.
Huckiobcffica. lbB for i5e.
Pumpkins. loc % zoe
Hubbard squash. &c per ID. Sum
mer squash. sc 60 Zoe
Ground cherries. Toe 10.
Dates. l0c 10
Grape fruit. t0e
Tokaya. csc box Malaga. e1e ~
Dried Pfunea. lbs for Csc.
Comb honey. Zoe ID. strained
i0c.
orcaa leland apples. f7a5 10
s35s per barrel Wenatchce apples.
81 5et2 go box
New nuts Filbsrta. zoe 10. black
wnlnuia. ? lhH for Use. English wal.
nuts. Zoe a. almonds. CSC 10 pe
cans. 20c No. Brazil nuts. 2oc H.
cheatnuts. Csc per M. mixed nuts.
Use pound cpCoanutH. re each
Brazil pods i5c each
Flowers. Carnations. SOC 10 81
dozen. roses. $3.50 a. g. dozen
vlnicts. Csc bunch. ohyHanthemums
81 20 81 dozen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

MOUNT VERNON, Doc The
followlng were elected Mayor }
Z Nelson city clerk . = Bowen
treasurer Il a Hannafori eity az.
t0rncy W T. Hflekvy health of
flooF A. Osturmau councilman
at larEn. j a tAughlln. counclh
men. Fifai ward. q " Ferris and
", shea Second ward. y A Gard.
ner. Third ward. A = Young
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

terAN nee 3 The
.Ysslil.N's.nsea house committee
..slse and currene, ecld ~, lls
W. ,lnr YESTERDAY svndlug
eaa hours iu discussing
!. .s,s question 80 ecyoral Of
aennltc action taken et
.,lsi ulee,lng was W. ''' '''t
NV chair e appoint : sun
AZ nv o. utat and
cmgrency eill
..sarreaoc Of two poasos ot
sney question marked che
these were fho crDA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

BLAINE. Dec. ~ } OUR, was
elected mayor Councilmanat large.
A. n Wilson. eonncllmen First
ward. Harry Snow Second ward
= A waltoa. Third ward. Lewis
brown
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

~ Star Exclusive Ssruce1
NGT0N. Dee 5 Robert
i s'e Is the more o. iess
&nor q a prs ideutiai
hs owa. :, = not 4 vers
m. sut Il IL thrifty amt
Is Aare iis rxois eiega TO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
|fTE ELECTION Returns

ltous ticket won. elecilng y. A.
Nelson treasurer and Cts Pearson.
" N hates aud a. RaWllne,
councllmen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

same PARTIES music. commercially
speaking. has widely separated
and distinctly variable value Ia dol.
lars and cents
The contracts specified iu the
courts order range from $500 60
$500 per week. and cover the sery-
ices ~ the band while engaged as
star feature ~ the Coliseum ~.
fractions during the past summer
The hand claims money % yet
Owing. and che question seems 70
BE- Watch one % the contracts they
we're wurkinE under
One 81 the contracts 10 said to
have hcen for the benefit % the
Musicians unlpn. another appears
% have been contaminated Cor pub
DC advcrttaink purposes, and a third
aerm8 tn have represented the real
money which the baud waa 10 o..
caiFc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
Defective

Euameled sinks and iaFatory at
sc Co SOC on the dollar Modern
4 Heating Co. ei0 Pike
- 49,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

/ l5y United 49,
- ngCnARn UTt the
-. Ttesdas WAS ior tive
- ana sreasugeE the fot
- snccgisfu, Willlsm
- ,,s.ens ticket. A u
ssseaseFs ickcl charles
TaxpayeFs ticket A. &.
rsxpasers ticket , NJ.
=. ,rsasaer. Cltireus ticket.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

Fl,sslsn at Ia Conner
mSgER nec 5 The Cit.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05

hH meat ~ tbe Palace
~ seeund as Thrg
tkisx bat the best ia meat
aHa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-05
METROPOLITAN BROKERAGE COMPANY.

nonds Private Wires Phones-sunss, Mails
ses ins 25os Rooms oo7ioos. American Bank Building
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12
Scene Of a Novel.

Chevy Chase is probably the best
known Of all Of Wasliugton's suburbs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12

purely residential suburb for many
NeHrs to come. ]: s,iI remain almost
permanently q community for the most
select character. its residents win enjoy
Indefinitely an Of the pleasures OF coun-
t-y residence. with none OF SIS draw
backs and with practically an of the adj
vsrtaEes o. Doe gained by city residence
Beautiful Summer Drive.
The trolley ride 90 Chevy Chase on a
summer evening is one or the most de-
E-atm trips about Washington. Con
H-rtcGr avenue for miles ls lined with
.auevagekIa vines that with the re-
fresrialIy cool a.r iu contrast 90 THAI
ol tae heated l.lv, make The ride or
drive most enjoyable. 10 would almost
b. worth while 20 have q home in
Chevy Chase for che sake of the ride
o- drive % and from 30, if FOR no other
reason.
Is there a WashlngtOnl8n that does
not know this sururbo Most know fits
history. aII have heard about o.. surely.
and au who have seen it. and most
lare. ave impressed with its beauty.
charm. and desirabnty as a hign-class
.=iEeuee section
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12

tablishcs Its character as a suburb
They range in price from 800 20 $1,000
and are owned by WashiuEton's lead
ing citizens. TIE properly is sold w
der restrictions which guarantee a con-
tiuuauce Of the high standard already
set Favored by nature 70 a remarkabl,
degree and improved by an excellent
car service. Livingston Heights appeals
to those who seek a home I'm the viclu-
ity of the Nations Capital. Lots OF any
size are available.
To those sharing the almost universe
belief that the Capital OF the Uni-&
States is destined TO become one Of taC
leading cities of the world. and who
desire TO secure a home here. no better
opportunity is offered than Livingston
Heights. I'm a section abouudinE in Iis-
torIc interest, surrounded 10y maguid-
cent estates and picturesque Nirsinia
uomcsteads. at an altitude which at
f1rds superb views and clear, pure at
uosplcre. this property is an ideal
place for L0weseekers or Investors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12
REALTY DEALERS PLEASED
WITH MARKET CONDITIONS
IN THE DISTRICT TODAY
j. Louis Wilge Tells Of Unusual Deveopmentin Certain
Sections Of Washington in Recent Months.

J. Louis wnHge. president OF the
Willige. Gibbs & Daniel real estate cor
porahon. In conversation with Times
reporter yesterday. expressed genuine
satisfaction with the present condition
OF the real estate market in Washing
ton.
The real estate situation" said he,
divides itself naturally into a cOusid-
Grafton of. first the present state OF the
market, and secondly. the conditions
which may be expected 10 influence its
future development TIE known facts
81 TIE past afford the only reliable BASS
for judging the probable events OF the
future, md real estate. like most other
things, follows certain natural laws in
its development While some unusual
occurrence, such as. for example. the es-
Enlistment OF the new Union Station on
the site selected, may cause a temper
airy upheaval in values. this is the ex-
ception and not the rule. and We may.
with our knowledge Of the existing con-
ditions. predict with reasonable accu-
racy what Will happen in the proximate
future.
zone Of the most striking features OF
the market ar this time is the remark
able impetus which has been given 20
values in the business ssection. / refer
20 the downtown district between Sew
enth and Fifteenth streets. and 3 ana
II streets northwest. Residences in this
section which a decade ago could have
been bought az from $500 % $1,000 are
now actually sold az prices ranElrs
from 5000 20 sl4G90. and converted INFO
business buildings. and no one can IN
teliigeEtiy state what the DEVELOPMENT
Of prices viii he. tie demand for such
properties has so steadily and raus-II,-
increased This Is due, I'm some decree
60 The concentrated effort On .he rarr
Of certain large interests TO transfer
their places Of business from thu. older
iong-rccOgniZcd commercial centers 70
the environment Of Fifteenth and p
streets. which has had a decided ten
dcncy TO increase the prices OF the in
tervenins properties. though strange 10
say without in the least reducing the
values in the former location.
Washington Recognized Center.
Washington has become so generally
recognized as the seat OF government OF
the most progressive OF all modern ma
lions, and consequently bound TO enlarge
with rapid strides in proportion as the
governmental agencies located here null
tiply. and Increase their activities. that
The central business district may De alb
solutely depended upon 20 increase in
importance. and in its land values. 50
long as the Government exists There
is not an OulCe building with modern
equipments I'm the entire downtown sec
sion that is not fully occupied. and pay
ing a handsome return on the invest
ment which % represents. and CAPITAL
lists are more and more inclined 10 place
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12
Capitol Heights Tract
Haven of Home Seekers

a town han in the course of consruc-
tru
one OF che most interesting and in
wiling features of the suburb IS the
seeming unanimity Of feeling among the
residents that they have a delightful
section They take the same degree Of
pride in capitol Heights as they would
30 30 were regularly Incorporates city.
JUS citizens association is active. and
the entire atmosphere is that Of "a peo-
r-e pulling together for the best inter
eE-e Of the community.
Among the many improvements OF the
last few months is a large Jhree-stOry
store which IS now nearing completion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12

All the houses in the suburb are sub
stanually built and show the character
Of the homeseekers- The suburb is es-
seutially suited 20 the man with a fam
uy who cannot afford 10 buy a home in
the more fashionable ceuJers- but who
wants 10 rear his children IN healthtuI
surrounding and al the same time Doe
able 10 carry on his own work in the
city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12
REAL ESTATE REAL WEALTH.

Real estate IS the foundation Of all
edIth. 1t cannot be dissipated. lost
lor stolen. Tt gives you q better credit
or standing than any other security
The courts recognize this and require
real estate security. as wen as favor in
vestmeuts of trust funds in real estate.
The most substantial and wealthy peo-
pie are real estate investors. You can
a.ovc this by such men as sur leading
aaukcrs, or by the wealthy in your i'm
mediate ueiEhbOThOOd.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12
Virginian Suburb Of Wash
ingtOn on Old Dominion
Line Shows Rapid Growth
Property Sold Under
Restrictions to Maintain
Standards.

Old Virginia is contributing very
largely just now TO the available and
desirable suburban properties about
Washington. The old Dominion line
has opened a territory that is fast be-
coming very popular in ills respect, tt
traycrses many pretty little villages. and
touches many historic places and houses
on a single fare from any point in the
District. one can travel for about three
ard haI miles through Virginia, max
ing suburbs ON this line very accessible
10 the city.
One of the noteworthy developments I'm
this territory is the coming OF a young
ladies seminary from Kentucky. to Oc-
cupy the residence formerly owned by
George Y. SaeEmueuer, about three
miles from Washington. A picture of
his place appears on the first page OF
ibis section. The country abounds in
u-1uufu landscapes. and its altitude
makes il especially desirable for sub
ur9an residence purposes, it being IN
most places 5oJ feet above the city.
Ruthcomb Hall.
One Of the most interesting Of the
old houses 90 be seen on this line Is
known as Buthcomb Hail. This beau
uful country mansion stands upon "a
commanding hilL overlooking the city
Its great architectural beauty, combined
with it's prominent location, has made
IL a landmark ina this region.
Another weIl-known estate is Neither
fauld Farm. the country place OF the
surgeon general of the navy =. ~
BISoy. II contains go acres Of rolling
meadow and woodland. The site upon
which The house stands is famed
throughout The section for it's magnih-
cent views. From This point ali of the
country TO the north ana west Of WASH
ington lies i'm fun view, seemingly hum
drcds of feet below.
WOodmOnt and The Glebe.
Other beautiful and interesting places
are Woodmont. on which the home OF
Col G. s. Doubleday is situated: and
the Glebe estate. just before the death
az lhe late President Mckinley. Cover
nor Hernck Of Ohio entered into reeo-
t!atons for The purchase of this estate
intending 90 present i5 10 the late Pres
idcHt had he lived.
Occupying beautiful pIateau of
ninety acres or more. at the highest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-05-12
Cleveland Park
Washington's Choicest Suburb

Every possible city advantage with all the aractvene of the
country Not undesirable feature; unsghy buildings
pleasant surroundings
Connecticut avenue and Massachusetts the lines of high
eSs growthe palaces of the future in Washington will be built
these thoougaes; Cleveland Park lies directly between
these Enhancement in values there is inevitable