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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Murray-Buchheit.

Decatur, October 27.-(speciai)-This afternoon at 3:30 o'clock pr. M. W. Mur- ray and Miss Celia Buchheit both of New Decatur, were married at the home of the brides parents on Gordon drive. The wedding ceremony was pronounced by the Rev Father McDermott according to the beautiful ritual of the Catholic church. There were no cards and only relatives were present. The wedding was a quiet one on account Of the recent death of the brides sister, Mrs. Ollie Esdale, of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Fires at Decatur.

Decatur, October 27.-(Special )-This morning about 2 o'clock the boarding house of MT. Isom, located on Fifth avenue, New Decatur, was totally de- stroyed by fire of unknown origin. The loss will be- something like $2500, only partially insured. The building belonged to James E. Penney, formerly of New Decatur. but now of Birmingham.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the Taylor residence in East New Decatur was slightly damaged by fire. The loss ia small and is covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Merry Widow Combs

Think not ye modish, that the day of the Merry Widow" fad is yet done We now have hair combs as well as hats and many other articles so named.
 The combs are of pierced shell for day wear and for evening they have wings set with semi-precous jewels. Coral ana pearl jade and turquoise and rhinestones are all used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

Oeth DeafDorn, MES Augusta Coleman, Miss Alice Graham. Miss Lluley Graham, Miss Alabama King Miss Helen Rosa Randolph, Miss Jean Ballenger Misses Mary Gillespie and Sadie Gillespie. Miss Nellie Nabers. Miss Marjorie Weatherly, Miss Edna Moore. Miss Florence Rogers, Miss Lucille Gaston, Miss Florence Me Crossin, Miss Mary George Cruikshank Miss Mabel Wheelock, Miss Mary Myrtls Cook, Miss Vernon Marx, Miss Virginia Means, Miss Bessie Erwin, Miss Joseph inc Minor, Mss Fern Minor, Miss May Ward, Miss Perry Clark, Miss Mary Ruth McLester, Miss Elze Shropshire Mrs. Courtney Shropshire, Miss Marianne Hamilton, Miss Carrie Cobb Miss Eula Drennen, Miss Luretta Gregg, Misses Fannie May and Lizzie Morris Mason and Miss Edith McCreary. Miss Bessie Moore kept the score.
 Mir Fred Jenkins entertained at a de- lightfully enjoyable party Monday after noon. His guests included MT and Mrs Henry B. Gray. MT. and Mrs. Bradley Saunders, MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Drennen, Mrs. Shipman, Mr. Cheares, MT. Randall and Mrs. Frances DeBardeleben. The party lunched at the club and afterward motored to the circus, where the re- mainder of the afternoon was merrily passed.
 It will be a pleasure to the many friends of MT. Will Chears, who for merly lived in this city, to learn that he has returned to again make Birming- ham his home. He is connected with the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic rail- road.
 Mrs. Charles Stickney of Seattle Wash, is the guest of friends in the city
 MT. w. A Chenoweth and MT. William Arthur Chenoweth, Jr., have gone to Canada on an important business trip.
 MT. Glenn Morrow of West Point, Miss, is in the city visiting friends.
 Mrs. Fred Kahn of Louisville is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs.
 Dr. and Mrs. John Watts are in Mont gomery, where they will be guests this evening at the wedding of MT. Edward Watts and Miss Virginia Norwood
 Miss Lillie Proctor of Atlanta is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Willis Barnett, at Mountain Terrace. MT. and Mrs. William Buck of Port Dover, Canada, have announced the birth of a son, Mrs. Buck was Miss Katherine Conner of this city, and daughter of Gov ernor Conner. The little lads name is not yet known.
 A little fellow that has somewhat the advantage of Governor Corners small grandson in age is the grandson of for mer Gov. William D. Jelks. His name is William Jelks Conner. Mrs. Conner was Miss Catherine Jelks, who was a fre- quent and much admired visitor in Bir- mingham before her marriage.
 Acknowledgement is made of several additions to the Creche fund. The mem- bers of the organization are grateful for every dollar that has been subscribed. It is hoped that the fund. will soon be large enough to supply the children's needs The following are contributors:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
A Chocolate Hint

When the chocolate is melted in a pan or bowl over the hot water, much of it clings to the side of the dish. This may all be used if one puts little sugar in the bowl and stirs it well around. All the chocolate will cling to it. This can easily be removed and kept for making q cup of chocolate at some future time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Lamp Time Is Here

Lampsbrighten and add a pleasing effect to the living room, with their pretty soft shade and glow. and at this time of the year may be purchased very reasonably. They are sold at reduced prices to make room for the new fall importations, many of which may be no prettier than those left over from last seasons stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
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'orhe first requisite in education shall be to the end that the individual shall earn his own living. ."-Elbert Hubbard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
The Separate Waist

Sloping shoulders. long. tight sleeves, high bust effects, characterize the sepa-
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Purses and Bags for
 Ladies

We have just received the largest line ever carried in Birmingham and the prices are from 10 to 50 per cent lower than the lowest of the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28
Permanent Secretary,

Paris. October 27.-PhilipFe E. L. van- tieghem has been elected permanent sec- retary of the Academy of Sciences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

One trial will convince you The Gawk is the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

Members of the woman's board of char ity are requested to attend regular meet ing at the Young Woman's Christian as sociation rooms Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Business of importance in con- nection with the Girls home is to be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

On Friday next at ' D. m.. there will be held parish reunion and Halloween reception at the parish hall of St. Mary's- on-the Highlands. preparatory to the ar rival of the new rector Rev. Father Clay brooke. The parlshoners and their friends are cordially invited to attend. The services on next Sunday (All Saints Day) will be conducted by the new rec tor. An excellent musical programme will be rendered by the choir, which con- sits of 30 members. Quite an attraction at the Halloween reception at St. Mary's- on-the-H Highlands will be Japanese tea house. conducted by the Sunday school class of Miss Augusta Reid Dainty maidens in Japanese costumes will serve tea and rice wafers, beneath trailing wistaria and cherry blossoms.
 The regular choir practice will be held m. Friday.
 Dr. and Mrs. P. II. May are back from New York.
 The Ladies Aid society of Central Park Methodist church will give an oyster sup per tomorrow night at their new church at Woodland park station, North Besse- mer car line.
 The board of city missions will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church. All members are requested to be present.
 The friends of Mrs. J. V. Johnston will be grieved to know that she is seriously III at St. Vincent's hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

quartets, in which some of the 1oveliest of the Scotch songs are sung
 Mrs. T. e. Harrison is visiting her sis- ter in Louisville.
 The ladies of the Avondale Presbyterian church will be at home to their friends Thursday, October 29. from to il D. m, at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Caldwell, 42lS Fifth avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

The board of city missions will meet tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church. All members are requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

The friends of Mrs. J. V. Johnston will be grieved to know that she is seriously III at St. Vincent's hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

Miss Lillie Proctor of Atlanta is the guest of her sister Mrs. Frank Willis Barnett, at Mountain Terrace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

Dr. and Mrs. John Watts are in Mont gomery, where they will be guests this evening at the wedding of MT. Edward Watts and Miss Virginia Norwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-28

Acknowledgement is made of several additions to the Creche fund. The mem- bers of the organization are grateful for every dollar that has been subscribed. It is hoped that the fund will soon be large enough to supply the children's needs. The following are contributors:
The San Francisco call., 1908-04-05
CARVED WORK BOXES FOR GIRLS WHO SEW

gram OF the owner is wrought In the
carving. or IL not that then q golden
monogram is fitted on the top on the
inside And such a valuable piece OF
property must, Of course, be kept
locked. so that its tiny key Is added to
those which a girl must guard
II one Is not to have a carved sandal
wood box, fitted with gold and ivory
sewing tools, there are most attrac-
tive leather boxes. fitted with leather
cases. which are TO contain all the
sewing implements. In the case of
leather box these would preferably be
OF rather heavy silver. as the style OF
fittings Is usually determined by the
style OF box. There are also boxss OF
basketry upholstered with leather or
satin Those with satin Innings are
very pretty The blue lined baskets
are especially pretty with silver ht-
tings.
Then for girls who think this style
OF box too heavy and severe there are
charming French boxes covered with
brocade or with plain satin. decorated
with French engraved heads and with
applioued garlands. bouquets and SINH
lar designs Many OF these boxes are
decorated also with bands OF old gold
galloon and gold lace. They ars slab-
orate enough to be worthy OF the most
exquisite gold and ivory fittings. Ths
ingenious girl may make such a box
for herself II she Is sufficiently skill
full to make the cover At smoothly and
the corners betray no sign OF the ANA
teur.
Sewing bags are exceedingly popu-
lar and many girls prefer them either
to work boxes or baskets even OF the
most elaborate description For ths
friliy type OF girl especially the charm
ingly dainty workbag In appropriate.
Almost any silk. II IL be fairly stout In
quality. may be used for these bags,
but OF course all young girls desire
their sewing bags to bo as pretty an
possible. and no silk. satin or brocads
is considered too handsoms for them.
Especially popular just now for thsss
bags are the handsome old fashioned
embroidered tafretas which have
grounds OF deep color, and On which
are embroidered stir bouausts IN vivid
colors, gold leaves and othsr set DE-
signs usually with n touch OF gold IN
them Such q bag was made OF deep
pink silk. which had q quaint, old tirns
design OF stin bouquets Of roses IN ysl-
low and deeper pink. red and gold Tbs
bag was drawn up with Q gold cord
and lined with plain yellow tafstA-
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a OW that fine needlewoork,> en-
M broidery and the sister handi-
crafts have regained so high q
place in popular favor. the fitting out
OF the work box, basket or bag Is a
matter of some moment, declares the
New York Herald Every one. In fact.
who sews. embroiders, crochets or knits
cherishes as great a pride In the style
and beauty OF her tools as in the work
itself. There is no end to the thought
and taste, not 10 mention the money,
which may be expended in stocking the
work box or basket. The receptacle
itself must be of the daintiest. and.
whether it be bag, box or basket, should
have some characteristic decoration
suggestive of the girlish owner.
To the girl who knows no limit to
her possible expenditures there are the
most exquisite carved work boxes OF
ebony, sands Iwood and other fns
woods, on which the carving has been
done by haet. and is, OF course. very
va iuable. There are also beautiful In
laid worb boxes, circular. rectangular
or square, on which the designs
wrought with the inlaid work are al
most as beautiful as jewels. Many OF
these work boxes. like the same sort OF
boxes used an our great SranOmOlneIS
day, are fitted with trays and small
compartments for the neat disposal OF
sewing silks and the necessary TOOLS OF
needlework
Even more valuable than the carved
wooden boxes-are those of ivory. Even
the iplain ivory is immensely valuable
nowadays, so that a box of any size
costs hundreds OF dollars. Indeed, the
girl is very fortunate indeed in worldly
matters who can afford an ivory work
box. There are the most exquisite
small ivory cases. which are fitted with
gold thimble, scissors, needle case. bod
kin and silk case and which are used as
part OF the equipment of very beautiful
work boxes or Tor the travelling case.
In these cases all the receptacles for
the fittings are followed out Of the
ivory and each golden tool fits exactly
into Its perfect bed. The cases close
like purse and many OF them lock.
A work box OF carved sandalwood
fitted with enc OF these ivory cases
and with numberless other sewing and
embroidery tools IN gold and ivory II
so exquisite thing that II seems
almost a pity it may not be used as an
ornament on the chatelatne or in some
such fashion. or course the mono
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-TEERE was laid recently at
Assouan. Upper Egypt. the foun-
datson stone FOR an extension
70 one OF the most stupea-
dous and extraordinary feats OF
engineering that the world has
ever seen; the building Of the mon
urnentsl dam across the Nile. which
now ranks as one OF the largest struc-
tures IN the world and one OF the won
der Sights OF Egypt
This dam IS not the first attempt to
send the waters OF the Nile through
various channels to irrigate and fertil-
Ire vast stretches of desert land ex-
tending for miles into the interior. In
der thu old systems in use. however.
irrigation was little more than a direct
ed food OF water precipitated into basin
areas surrounded by embankments.
spssmodic and ineffective. About a
century ago effort was made to produce
q satisfactory system OF perennial irri-
estion which would fertiIize the land
with gentle but constant flow of water
IA the dry season. This was attempted
by cutting deep canals to convey the
Nile water to the lands when the river
was at fits ebb. but it was discovered
that when the river rose these canals
had to be blocked by hastily construct
ed barriers. or the amount Of havoc
wrought by the overflow OF the river
weuld be a calamity. So the canals
were blocked. and, as result. millions
of tons OF dirt and silt accumulated
which had 10 be cleared away by en-
forced labor at the cost Of untold mis-
cry among the native laborers Tenn
porary. at its best, the system soon
proved tnexpedient. and SO years later
the frst serious attempt TO improve
conditions was made by the construc-
lion Of the celebrated BARR Ae at the
apex OF the delta. Two bricked arched
tiaducts were built. which crossed two
branches OF the Nile, having .lS2 arches
- about ls feet span. which were en-
tirely closed during the summer months
BY iron sluices. thus heading up the
water and throwing it at 3 high level
into six main irrigation canals below
Cgiro.
Great difficulty was experienced in
the construction OF this old barrage,
which was built under the superin-
tendence OF French engineers, who
were greatly hampered by the mo-
nnentary whims and varying commands
OF their oriental chiefs. Fifteen years
passed before It was possible TO close
al these iron siuices. and another 20
pessed before the structure was rein
forced so thoroughly as TO render it
Mt for the purpose for which il was
FIRST constructed. The labor forces
employed were enormous. at one time
including 1900 soldiers, 5000 marines.
1000 laborcrs and 1000 masons, all
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husily working on this vast scheme
proved satisfactory. It was not until
the monumental dam at Assouan, by
far the most stupendous achievement
of its kind in ancient or modern times,
was conceived that the British govern
ment felt that it had entered upon the
right road to success. This great dam
at Assouan, $50 miles above Cairo. is
not a solid wall, for the masonry is
penetrated by $50 sluice gates intended
for regulating the flow OF water. Con
structed from granite blocks brought
from the old quarries at Assouan, it
runs directly across the river for a
distance @of 2.150 yards. Rising $50
feet above the foundation, the thick
ness Of the dam varies from 23 feet
at the top to 9S feet at the bottom.
The $50 sluice gates include 40 lower
sluices % times 6ls feet for the dis
tribution of water and 40 upper sluices
e52 times II feet to permit the escape
of surplus water. The iron gates of
the sluices are regulated by the help
of electrical winches standing on top
OF the dam The total length of the
immense dam is one ana quarter
miles; the height from foundation
about $50 feet; the difference of level
water above and below 67 feet and the
total weight of masonry over 100000
tons.
To the west of the dam has been
constructed a navigation canal by
means OF which boats are locked
UP and down stream. The same length
as the big dam. it is provided with
four locks each 23o feet long and 3
feet wide. The two upper gates OF the
locks are So feet high and the others
40, 80 and Sc feet high.
when the Nile begins to rise. usuali.
at the beginning of July. All Tic lSc
sluices are opened. After December ],
when ali the suspended mud has passed
through and the water has become
comparatively clear the gates are
gradually closed one after the other
in regular order. The lake upon tae
dam becomes quite full about Feb
ruary l.
When the want of water in Egypt
begins to be quite noticeable, which is
about the end Of April. the quantity re
quired for cultivation is drawn off
gradually from the reservoir untif it
is entirely empty. This occurs usually
about the middle of July
The original plan for the Assouan
dam was worked out by Sir William
WilIcocks at the Egyptian ministry of
public works, under tho superinten-
dehce OF Sir William Garstin. UNDER
secretary OF state. The CARRYING out
of the plans was intrusted TO firm
OF English contractors, Messrs. John
Aird & co. Two months after the sign
ing OF the contract the permanent
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formally declared complete. though so
many were the unseen and unexpected
difficulties encountered that at one
time Sir Benjamin. 6aker. under whose
advice the plans were accepted, stated
to Lord Cromer that he could form no
estimate of the actual cost or time that
might be involved. All that he said
when the rotten rock" in the bed OF
the river was discovered was that.
though conditions were bad, the job
could be DONE To which Lord Gro
mer replied that, whatever tho cost in
time or money. the dam must be fin
khed.
This shows the spirit in which this
gigantic enterprise was conceived and
accomplished. On December 10. 1902,
after three years OF prodigious labor.
tho dam was formally declared COM
plp,e IN the presence of the duke and
duchess of Connaught and Lord Cromer.
Now the Egyptian government has de-
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cided that the dam shall be raised nine
feet 30 as to store water to height Of
2s fest above the present level The
quantity thus stored will be moro than
two and half times that contained by
the present reservoir. and will afford
sufficient irrigation for 95o.0o0 acres OF
land now lying waste in the southern
districts Of Egypt The cost of this ex
tension is estimated at f1,5oo,oo0
English money, or S7,5OO,Ooo American
coin.
One unfortunate feature about this
vast dam at Assouan is that the tenn
pies of Philae and many others IN
lower Nubia will be completely covered
by the damned up water, thus causing
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works were commenced. and soon
thousands OF native laborers and hum
deeds of italian granite masons were
hard II work laying the foundations.
and preparing the bed of the river to
receive its enormous weight OF
masonry. In February, 1899, the COR
nerstone OF the dam was laid By the
duke Of Connaught. immediately after,
the work was fairly started. At times
there was great pressure to get a sec
ton completed before the inevitable
rise OF the Nile, and as much as $500
tons Of masonry were executed per day,
chiefly at a certain point in the dam.
A triple line of railway and numerous
cars and locomotives were provided to
convey the materialsS from quarries
and stores TO every part of the work
The maximum number OF men en-
ployed was 1000, of which ] 900 were
European masons and other skilled
men.
On, December 10. 1902, the dam was
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undue saturation OF the sandy soil.
which VIII probably undermine the
foundations Of the temples and ulti-
mateiy cause their destruction if not
removed However. the idea OF placing
them on other sites has already been
under serious consideration.
The photographs accompanying this
page were sent to The Sunday Call by
Mr.. Frederick Greenwood. a we'll known
San franciscan. who was present at ths
ceremony OF laying the foundation
stone OF the extension, on February %.
which was performed for the second
time by the duke OF Connaught A
bronze tablet commentaries tho laying
Of the frst conversions In 1888.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31
GREAT CALAMITY
CONTINUES TO GROW
Entire World Appalled, by the Enormity Of
the Earthquake Disaster Which is The
Greatest in History Of the World

| front of the Gaiety theater. When the
season opened at the Aldwych theater
| this fall Mr.. Levering the manager
went to the commissionaire colonel
and asked to have boy detailed for
the theater.
The boy" turned up In the shape
OF McCullaugh. 6 feet 10 inches high.
He proved to be very valuable. If traf-
iic was blocked he would lift truck
out of the way Once he picked up
ar offensive van driver who would not
move out for the carriages to >ap-
Droach the theater entrance and threw
him into the van as If he had been a
doll.
When the season at the Aldwych
closed McCullaugh was out of Job.
George Appleton, Miss Elliott's man.
ager, heard of McCullaugh's unusual
size and hired him to go to America
and ornament the front of the new
theater. McCullagh was formerly a
corporal in the guards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-12-31
.CHOKED
TODEATH
Police Suspicious Re-
suit in Uneafthing
Tragedy

NEW YORK. Dec. s0.-Suspicions,
aroused by the fact that Carl Breitig,
laborer of South Brooklyn, had had
the floor of his house cellar concreted
the day after his wife disappeared
three weeks ago. caused the police TO.
day to make visit to the residence
and In the corner of the cellar, two feet
under the concrete, they disintered
Mrs. Breitig's body.
Breitig. who had made strenuous
objections to the announced intention
of the police to dig up the cellar bot
tom, was present when the job was
begun. Finding them in earnest about
the task he pointed to a corner of the
cellar and said, according to their
story: you'll find her anyway she's
over there" Mrs. Breitig's body was
found in the Indicated spot, and Brei-
tig was placed under arrest, charged
with numbering the woman The po
lice say he told them he choked her
to death on the day of her disappear.
ance was reported-Dec. G.
"She bothered me too much" he is
reported to have given as the reason
for the crime.