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The Monte Vista journal., 1908-05-23

In reaching for the prize Of fertile
fields. which mean present prosperity.
Egypt bids fair to wreck, II not COM
pletely lose the priceless archaeological
treasures which have been her peculiar
possession through the centuries. for
the raising Of the great Assouan dam
has increased the height OF the over
now waters until many OF the ancient
temples are completely submerged,
while others are partly 30. This an
nual encroachment OF the mighty Wa.
tiers OF the Nile upon the sacred places
Of Egypt is undermining the vast piles
OF stone and absolute ruin il newt.
able. Thus must Egypt take the bitter
with the sweet. Thus for her fruitful
fields she must pay the price OF her
ancient monuments.
The Assouan dam. $50 miles above
Cairo. was only completed . short
time ago. and now the height of the
structure has been raised 50 that the
waters Of the Nile spread out over .
larger area OF country. This dam Is Of
solid masonry and IL penetrated BY
$50 gates intended for regulating the
dow of water. Constructed from gran.
ito blocks brought from the old quar-
Hes at Assouan. It runs directly
across the river for distance Of 2.l50
yaSds- Rising 100 feet above the
foundation. tho, thickness Of the dam
varies from % feet at the top to ss
fest at the bottom. The additional
masonry on the dam has raised It nine
feet 20 that the stored water may
reach Q height Of % feet above Its old
level. The $50 sluice gates include li0
lower sluices % times 6h feet for the
distribution Of water and 40 upper
sluices eh times II feet to permit the
escape Of surplus water. The Iron
gates Of the siuices are regulated BY
the help Of electrical winches stand.
Ing on top OF the dam. Tho total
length Of the immense dam Is *
miles: the height from foundation
about $50 feet: the difference of level
water above and below 81 feet and the
total weight OF masonry over 1000. 900
tons.
To the west OF the dam has been
constructed . navigation canal by
means Of which boats arc locked" up
and down stream. The same length
- the big dam. II 10 provided With
four locks each $50 feet long and three
feet wide. Tho two upper gates Of the
locks are 81 feet high. and the others
-. - and SO feet high.
When tho Nile begins TO rise. usual.
b at the beginning OF July. Ill the $50
sluices are opened. After December
!. when al the suspended mud has
passed through and the water has b.
come comparatively clear. tho gates
are gradually closed. one after the
other In regular order. The lake upon
The dam becomes quite full about
February I.
When the want Of water IN Egypt
begins 70 b quite noticeable. which II
about the end Of April. the quantity
required for cultivation II drawn OF
gradually from the reservoir until Il
10 entirely empty. This occurs usually
about tho middle Of July.
The original plan for the Assouan
Am was worked out BY Sir william
Jillcocks q the Egyptian ministry Of
pablo works. under tho suporintsn.
lenoe q Dir William 0arstin. under
secretary Of state. The carrying out
r. The plans was intrustsd 70 arm Of
DAgiish contractor, Aessrs. johA Aird
. O.. Two mooths. afeer The slSniaS
g ~ contract the permanent works
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-05-23

The "reiEn Of terror IL tho period
between the fall OF the Oirondists and
the overthrow OF Robespicrre. II last.
Cd 40 days-from Nay u. 1873. 70
July 81. i7el. 49,.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-05-23
PASSED az GOVERNORS OF THR
STATES At THE WHITE
HOUSE CONFERENCE.
NJ us1 STOP WASTE.
RECOMMEND ACTION TO PRO-
rEcT OUR coUNTRY's SOIL,
WATERS, FORESTS AND
MINERALS.

Washingtnn.-At the governors
conference at the White House FRI
day Governor Blanchard OF Louisiana.
chairman of the committee on reso-
lutions, presented to the conferences
the report of the committee. as fol-
lows:
I'VE, the governors OF the states
and territories of the United states,
In conference assembled, do hereby de-
clare the conviction that the great
prosperity of our country rests upon
the abundant resources OF the lana
chosen by our forefathers for their
homes and where they laid the foun-
dation of this great nation.
Even as each succeeding genera
ton from tie birth of the nation has
performed its part in promoting the
progress and development Of the re-
public, so do we in this generation
recognize it as a high duty to perform
our part of this duty in large degree
In the adoption of measures for the
conservation of the natural wealth OF
the country.
These natural resources include
the land on which We live and which
yields our food; the living waters
which fertilize the soil, supply power.
and form great avenues OF commerce.
the forests, which yield the materials
for our homes, prevent erosion of the
SOIL and conserve the navigation and
other uses of our streams: and the
minerals which form the basis of our
Industrial life and supply us with heat.
light and power.
1--WE agree that the land should be
so used that erosion and soil wash
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The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
NOTE AND CORHERT OF
 NORTHERN NEWSPAPERS

After stern debate the directors of the Alaska, ,Yukon.Pacific expOsi, ton recently decided that they could take the risk of lengthening the time of the exposition one day, closing October l6. In all the time since the exposition began brewing it seems never to have occurred to any body connected herewith that a good closing dat would be october IS, the anniversary of American oc' cupation of Alaska, making that a big Alaska jubilation. But then probably nobody in Seattle knows that October IS is Alaska day.-Ju' neau Dispatch.
 Doubtless while visiting recently at Mount Tabor. Governor Hoggatt en- countered many former Alaskans who favored territorial government-Ju. neau Record.
 However weak and feeble may be the effort if backed by honest mo, lives 1t is entitled to respectful con. slderation. but 1t is just such asser. tons as the above that are losing for the Record the respect of truth. loving Alaskans, The man who is responsible for such utterances is only worthy of contempt.-Douglas Island News.
 Prior to 1867, when Alaska became American territory. there had been no gold mining in the territory of any importance. old Russian records show that small amounts of the prec, ious metal had been observed at var. iouS points, though it was not be. lleved to be of commercial import, ance. In the early eos gold was discovered in the gravels at the head of the Stikine, and during that period many prospectOrs went to the Cassiar diggins, on the Canadian side of the international boundary. In 1869, Mix Sylya and other disap' pointed Cassiar miners travelled north ward from Fort wrangell and made placer discoveries at Windham bay, It is reported that s4O,OOO was ex. tracted from these placers in 1S7O-71. This represented the first gold pro. duction from Alaska.-Ex.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
A Problem.

Thomas W. Lawson at dinner In Boston talked about success.
 Success In finance" he said, Ifs due in great measure to prompt action. The doubting. hesitatlng, Hamlet type of mau had best keep out of finance. He is sure to be swamped. The street has uo use for him.
 "Such a man always makes he think of my boyhood friend Grimes. Grimes was a falterer, q doubter, a Hamlet of the worst type.
 "One night I dropped in on him and found him bent In a brown study over ( white vest
 "HellO, Grimes! said I, Whats the matterT
 "Thls vest, said be. It's too dirty to wear and not. dirty enough to send to the wash. don't know what to do about Washington Star.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
A STRANGE VOICE FROM THE
 SOUTH.

In an editorial in the Atlanta Con. stitution of Nov. on the election Clark Howell. who is Democratic na, tional committeeman for Georgia. says:
 Tn Tuesdays election the southern states began the writing of their po- litical history of independence. The result means that the time has passed when a resident of one of these states must buy his social security. often perhaps at the price of his po- litical convictions. Many business men the south over. most of them adherents Of the democracy all their lives. dared to support hopefully and openly the candidates of the repub- licau party because their conviction led them that way. The Constitution is indOrsing their action only to the extent of saying they were right in giving material expression to their true convictions. That southern vote which in firm belief wrenched itself away from sectional political tradition and 1t was a large one-was sig. nificant It means that the time has come when the voter of the south is going to demonstrate his faith by works and not let convictions wait upon a cobwebbed tradition which a new nationalism has decreed must be brought up to date. In national affairs there remains no longer req. son why the people of the south should not follow men and principles which to them seem best and prom ise most to national growth and na- tionai prosperity, The south win not continue longer a mere voting ma chine"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
coNcER MING SOME ALASKAN
 NEWSPAPERS,

The Douglas Island News with its issue of last week has completed it's tenth year of labor in Its field. In making brief comment upon 1t the News speaks of certain proportions of success and of failure, of happi- ness and of sorrow. riumphs and mistakes that make up the record of that labor Because of standards, ideals and ambitions which each man establishes for himself in life. and be, cause results may not measure up at all times to these in his eyes-things which other men. who have only the outward view know nothing Of-these are features of the life of every man that strives. But to those of the outward view there has been nothing but success and good works in the story of the Douglas News. And this is a good deal to say with sincerity Good luck and long life to it.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
HEALTHY PLANTS
Require the MOst Careful Attention as
 Well as Good Soil.

Did you ever see rosebush which despite the most benehcent environment fl >soil-of sunshlne-and of atmosphere, seemed never Go achieve healthy growth.
 A ton of manure will not help plant that has a canker eating out It's heart.
 You must destroy the cause before you can remove the effect.
 You cannot cure Dandruft and Bald ness by rubbing on hair lotions. and rubbing in vaseline. etc.
 You must look to the cause Of the trouble-its a germ at the roots of your hair which causes lt to fall out. ~ Newbro's Herplclde destroys the germ, and healthy hair is the sure result
 Sold by leading druggists. Send l0c. In stamps for sample to The HerpIclde Co.,. Two sizes-5O cents and $l.OO.
 Wm. Britt, Special agent, Skagway
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03

Wilbur Ward and G. M. Arbuckle have established the Hot Springs Post at Hot Springs of the Panama country. where not only a health re, sort has been established but very likely looking gold discoveries have been made. Ward is the founder of the Fairbanks Times and has friends iu this city where he remained for some time on his way in with the plant for that paper two years ago. With Arbuckle--who is editor of the Post as we'll as being himself q first class printer-Ward established a newspaper in the Innoko country last spring but. apparently. it was ahead of it's time at that camp. The Post presents a very enterprising appear. ance and is a booster Of the first quality.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03

Chief Biggy Is now suspected of merely disappearing, This sounds more reasonable, The average chief of police does not take charge of graft so seriously.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
CLEAR AND NOT TOO COLD


 The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Dec, ? 1908, is au follows Temperature time observst'n. 26 above Max. temp preceding 24hours, 26 above Min. {" 20 above Mean {" :" 2S above
 Barometer 20-92.
 Cloudy north wind
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03

Mir. Kern is presenting to every lady who calls, at his store a beautiful souvenir. You are invited tc call and inspect his Holiday stock of beautiful offrings.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03

A circulating library places within the means Of everybody, the best reading of the day. l have 500 vol. umes of the latest copyright fiction and general reading. W. w. Bough- ton.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
In Zoo Society.

q don't Ike the porcupIne for any thing" remarked the lynx.
 "Why not?' asked the zebra.
 Because he brlstles up at the least little thing."-Baltimore American.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03

Totem poles, baskets, ivory, copper and silver native novelties are appro. priate gifts for the folks at home. Kern has a choice line.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03

The Cordoya Alaskan which be- came a daily, with the installation of the cable to that place is keeping mp a steady and bouyant boost for the railroad town. It is under the editor, iaI conduct of John w Frame, makes handsome appearance and gives & good news and other service.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
old Time

Wv AtlNs A thief 10 Timo.
 or eonacisnRs vosdi With frost and rtmo IS youth destroyed Our ioys, fall swift Meath bis phArp scytho And short the ahrift Of laughter piitho. old Times . thief. He steals away The momohtB brief Of young LoVe'a day; Leaves in their stead The gray of years, The silvered head,
 Tho marks of tears.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-12-03
of ceurse.

"Is anything equal to more than tho Bum of its partsT' ''Yes."
 "What ls?"
 "A head of hair."-CleveIand Leader.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-09

lectlons from the stock Of a well known
house?
How much credit will the mail or
der" institution extend In time OF
need"
These are but few Of the many ar
guments in favor Of keeping the mon
ey az home" which the association has
advanced In addition TO this | may
add that the people Of Utah have ever
manifested a spirit Of loyalty to their
homo enterprises, which has required
but gentle reminder administered
occasionally, TO fan 1t into activity.
Frequent got acquaintcd" excursions
10 other cities oc the state, at which
time brief. pointed addresses have been
given along the line Of homo patron
ago. have been n potent feature OF the
work. and have advertised our purposes
more widely perhaps. than any other
method could have done. trust the
enclosed information will be of service
to you as Utah IL as much Interested
in the welfare OF her sister states as
our mutual interests require and you
will note on the enclosed pamphlet our
slogan is not for Utah alone but:
western goods. for Western people"
meaning also Western business houses
for western patronage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-09

would be no market for their farm
and other products, and in brief. the
following points in favor of patroniz-
ing home institutions in preference to
mail order houses were placed be-
fore them so plainly and persistently
that mighty impulse has been given
to the sentiment favorlng home insti-
buttons, which has resulted In stimu-
lating every branch OF business, not
in the state alone, but throughout the
adjacent states, and the effort has
paid the members of the association
over and over again for the invest
ment.
As i'm all other movements Of public
character. the bulk of the work has de-
volved upon a few, there are also II
great many who are willing to lay back
and reap the benefits that come to
them as business men through the la
bors of the members of the associa-
ton, without contributing In any way
to it's maintainence, but the work has
nat tagged, 1t can never die, for II
has been an educational work that can
never be forgotten and it's effects will
be manifest when the original promo
ters of the proposition have long passed
to the great beyond.
The arguments referred TO follow
Mail order houses contribute not
one cent to the support OF the state IN
The mail order house demands
payment in advance before the goods
are seen. the local merchant is often
times forced to extend credit, he too,
can give them the benefit of reduced
prices for cash.
The local merchant furnishes mar
ket for the local products. Who do
mates toward the building of churches
and other good works? The mail or
der house. or the local merchant?
How many homes does the mail or
der" house create within the state, by
furnishing employment to It's citizens?
How many dollars does the mail or
der house put into circulation with
in the state, in exchange for the money
sent out of IL to them?
Who contributes TO the maintenance
of good roads over which the traffic
of the state may be conducted. the
mail order house, or the local bust
ness man?
Is ii better or more business like to
buy goods from catalogue sending
the money n long time in advance, to
a firm of strangers. than to make Sc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-09
THE TRUTH ABOUT
KIDNEY TROUBLE
CSilDIMENT.)

Sediment that can be seen with the
urnlded eye rs not usually an evidence
Of serious stage OF kidney disease.
Neither is a smoky appearance 81 tho
climinations Both Of these symptoms
are often found in people who are
otherwise we'll and they commonly dis
appear with the exciting cause If tn
patient within week or two Of It's
discovery viii dict. avoid colds and
live carefully
There are times in the lives OF nearly
all pf us I'm which these symptoms have
appeared and disappeared.
II, however they persist II should be
given thoughtful consideration In view
of the declarations OF medical writers
that about the sixth month inlamma-
ton Of the kidneys becomes chronic
aud Is then incurabe The Text Books
having no treatment that will allay
Inflammation of the Kidneys, physi-
clans prescribe "A diet and possibly an
climiuant, aud IL early enough II is
quite likely to be effective. But the
new discovery, Fulton's Renal Com
pound, the success of which is due 10
the fact that Il IL the FIRST thing that
allays kidney Inflammation, II effec-
tive to aid nature to th.0w Off the in
npmmution in about 81 per cent of the
cases In all stages.
AS the Inflammation more readily
Yields the first few weeks of the for
native period it is good judgment not
to delay. II It has been unconsciously
developing for some time and Is in the
chronic stage. there Is nothing that VIII
help at all except Fulton's Renal Com
pound. and even then the recovery will
be slow
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-05-09
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs C. w Penrose announce
the engagement Of their daughter. Lulu.
to Walter A. Wallace, the wedding to
take place early in June.
Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Emery an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter Florence to Mr.. George f. Webb.
The marriage will take place in the Salt
Lake temple the latter part Of this
month.
The most notable affair in social cir
cleS yesterday was the evening party
given by Mr. and Mrs. w. f. kiser
In honor of Miss Stingley Miss Sadlcr
and Miss Van Colt. The rooms We're
beautifully decorated In pink and
white. carnations, snowballs, bridal
wreath and lllacs being used with can
delabra in the two colors. Assisting
were Mr. and Mrs Leslie Savage, Mr..
and Mrs, Percy Nelson Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Schulder and Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Gates. Progressive games ana
dancing were the amusements OF the
evenings and about 80 guests We're
present.
AT the ladies' Literary club yester-
day the session was devoted to election
officers, with the following results;
President Mrs. a. T. Sanford; first
vice president Mrs. II. D. Miller; sec
ond vice president, Mrs w. Il. Hntcn-
inson: recording secretary. Mrs +. A.
Starkweather; corresponding secretary
Mrs. j. r. Treasure; treasurer Mrs.
f.. l.. oswald librarian, Mrs. w. o.
Cleland; critic, Mrs, w. II. BintZ; his
torian Mrs. Howard stowe, and direC
tors. Mrs Byron Groo, Mrs. 9. w.
Watson and Mrs, A.. II Peabody.
Mrs. Ellsworth Daggett and Mrs.
James Hogle leave tomorrow for New
York whence they VIII sail for sea
sons stay in Europe.
Mrs. Lafayette Hanchett entertained
yesterday for her guests, the Mesdames
Pummer who are here from Bingham
stay
Miss Marie Luce will spend the next
month in Oakland, Cal.
Mrs. C. o. Whittemore and daugh-
ters will be here shortly to visit
friends.
Mrs. Thomas Hancock, accompanied
by her niece, Miss Dora Butler, VIII
leave in the near future for trip to
Great Britain, where she will join her
husband who is laboring as mission
airy In England After n sojourn of
several months they will return togeth-
er to their home.
Miss Grace Raleigh entertained the
members OF the Nineteenth ward ORA
matte club after the performance in
honor of Mr.. Frank Parsons. Thurs
day ni,,ht. A delicious supper was
served by Misses Ressa and Julia Raj
eigh Present were Misses Ida Soon
berg. Stella Poulton, Anna Parsons,
Alice Webley Maude Ericsson and
Messrs. Frank Parsons, David Cum