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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Rjde on Submarines.

WASHINGTON. April 10.-Rids for
!thlrty-eight submarines OF the S00-ton
tvpc will be opened tomorrow at the
navy department.. ,.
II is expected that offers 10 dup!i-
cate the two boats of this size now pn'
der construction will be accepted TO
insure the quickest possible delivery.
Plans have been laid to ease the
burden On the private submarine build
Ing plants by placing number CT the
new craft under construction a. the
Portsmouth, \. H.. navy yard. Ten
building slips will be Installed there
and equipment provided 20 permit con-
tinuous work on that number or boats.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-O. /. /. SOW amd PIGS. F. y. Gibson.
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FOR SALE-Wc.! !ocat-i ic:ei!nn lot No. so.
Gr,rss d Li,,sn-;. Chester. W. Va. sp-4-r
FOE SkLe-Twn ,uriirrr cottages. I:n'or;h Park.
Bethesda. Dino. ~. q. McCiatm. lieiIaiie Ohio,
Lnr-3O<
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
German ArraSte0.

rINCINEATI. D.. April lo.--Fran%
WA, German citizen, has been arrested
ana VIII IT,. detained indefinitely Ivy me
governments lie accused % tearing
down an American flag al his place 90
.,,unInymcnt. He is held as Il war prs-
nrl"r under orders iro,a Washington Sa%-
ing that rv"r% person abusing the IiaS
must bc summarily arrested an! !cinn-
r,l as "A person N large to the danger
~ public peace and safety.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Troops Called.

WASHINGTON. April 10Th" First
battery. Louisiana field artillery. WAS to-
day called into federal service for police
nurpnScs.-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
D1-- -o@
fOGilR I

THOROUGHBRED Rare! EucI f:sss tom winter
Layers go rer Ia $S.Uu hun.ErI. Stihc!l Farm
ca.i,., I,.u. Hp-l-30t
/. FuR SalE-l.rga iaT ng:.H.us. 10 cents each
WIFI. f.rSho:n. i'riA" BuiE Gr1nSon. Three BUT
cacicrss 81 ~ each. SuIay Knoll FaiG. Ma. snons
, WE. ..;Gi,Y. nF-.o
ThORQUGF6Rtc Barred E.cE Cuckerr!s S3-uJ SUI
<J9J EsSs $i.;9 aeii:"s S;!i"cI farm. hsylahc.
nv. III. S 30t
Ina "a T--..:.s +, Ta:ri.7Y.. = 4, Ei:,i- Island
Ert!, .riTE. ircd tag. Harrcd !.m:hs. Liue An
t.aitIaa:. Columbian "Eaai!c;S s!.5J fer 10 HeH7
l.;is rs Ere 81, Na;I :june 1851. inr-!2-S0t
KH0UG lSLaNu Led. Buf LeshcIn ecSs and STOCK
for sale H. l.. Ic.nniun. Wheeling. W Va. Il =
nr-l2-i2-t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
LOST AND FOUND

lOST-A blacl; riLlr5n watch fob aud gold CHARM
initials W H. 4 r.!Lc. wi! receive reward by
returning IL ". H. Abr.i;. care Whitaker GlcssEer.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Eitchtn on JoO.

: WNSIINGTON. NNrlI IN.-1lomoHrNN'
, Lender Kirrhin today announced his
| readiness IL pilot tn" 'd'ninistra it"n WAS
/ program through III" house. u" vote
! against Tn" war resolution and there WAS
! snlni. doubt of his NNSlti0n.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11

,f nct,v officers, except chief petty Of
rrrrs Ind Ih.y now ~" lr.rialt'd L"
rcc"rnsn.nG pr,:nolluns t. tn h'&!'""i
enlisted, grade.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Ont I'm Parole

BOSTON, Apr. It Dr. herncTt NIcn-
..I ,yhn was ARRESTED IL StnckhrldSe'
Ea;ur,,ay. rs An alien enemy waS allow
- bv federal authorities toGay To re-
;u;u To- Ncw Nurf: with the undr'S anu
ms; that he report 10 til" Ghlten 'o'aI -
~ arrested as Il result OF an order D!
Ariorucy General Gregory to round w
80 mem suspected Of being implicated III
German plots. Wi,
=, n,,I,L.r I'LL in connection with an
;'il.r.d conspiracy Ia destroy ships car
WIN munitions to the entente allies
-, was indicted. pleaded not guilty ana
ms sine" bcca nCr? ~ liberty "'ue'
SIIGuu bail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Rail Fcads to Meet.

WASHINGTON. April lp.--Frr sidcn'S
RI ,h,. chief railroads viii meet here r"-
morrow With Daniel willard. president
nf the EaltimorH Il Ohio and 4 n"inh"r
nf :hH advisory commission Of III" t3un-
I'll Of National Defense. to discuss plans
fur furth"rinG the nations military ana
---nu-l.lLc lnlnrc.tS dMrlnE lhc way.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Naval Recruiting.

NEW YORK;, April lD.-NaraI EUH-
rers who made the round trip through
the German submarine zone. on boaru
the American Lin" steamship 81 Louis
w,rc nssl.-ncd today 20 aid in recruiting
while ;ht. vessel is in port.
In order 10 re-rnlist In the service men
who have served previously. the sccrc-
tary Of the navy has authorized the
waving Of time limits as affecting pro-
motion 10 petty officers in lower ratings
This means that u man will not have TO
serve under mn acting appointment for
a year az has been customary. Com.
manding officers are authorized to fill all
vacancies from promotions In the ranks
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
British Advance

LONDON. Apr.l u. 40 =. m.-"Thc
Erli;sh hay. maI- II further advance
nnrtn of l;aEdad, IN" war "ftIc" An;
nourrr$. They have raHiurct thc i,AI't:
station ON II" I:a;cu:lH- Sa'narah railway
and th, 'nWn OF Herbs.
Il Is ai$" ann"GH"'"h thAt M , ,.'.Sn
forces in Mc&ornlamia apparently are
;,rrtnriuE q rur.v,rSi!.g movement
AGAINST the iril!#h between III" Adhc'nl
:IL B,.i;, rir.r.;. white attempting, to
hid ia, EusSianS on III" upper ?"tchcs
nt th.. I'.Cla.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
WANTED-Lodging

W1NTED-YyunS travelling man wants room. pleasant
SURROUNDINGS convenient 10 business section. Fer
manrnt Excellent reference. \. ". L.. care lnileli-
griccr office. Ap-li-S
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
WANTED-Male and Female.

WANTEp-MEN. BOYS AND GIRLS FOR
LIGHT, CLEAN FACTORY WORK. WAR.
WOOD PLANT OF WHEELING CAN CO.. viii
pay car fare from surrounding towns Particularly
we'll paid positions for women from 20 TO IS year,
OF acc. A5-iO.m
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
military Training.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Aprl! lo.-lntem.
sivc military training Tor the i'' ''i.,,,
80 I;,r reserve officers irainn" corps al
Harvard University WAS forrcast"H To-
' ';, hy ;he announcement Of President
~ r'S,..rIi tL,l six officers Of the .rrcnch
army would b" added 10 the inStruc.pT,s
II Harvard. They Will BRING IT, ' a.I'
country first hand experience III INC ""
y;urcd methods of warfare.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
WANTED--Fenale Help

WANTED-MeN. eoYS AND GIRLS FOR
LIGHT. CLEAN FACTORY WORK. WAR
WOOD PLANT OF WHEELING CAN co. VIII
pay car faro from surrounding towns. Particularly
pcll-rad positions for women from 20 TO IS years Z
OF age. ap.i0.h
TEO-Expcricnccd lady s;enos'apher. Box Isl
CITY ap-7-o
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11

the French, reciprocal lombard
ments continue at various points.
No infantry engagement has TAX
en- place.
Again the British and Russian
forces report successes over the
Turks in Mesopotamla and along
the Caucasus front. The Russians
operating against the Ottomans in
Mesopotumla from the khanikin
district near the Perso-MeSopo-
tainia frontier. have captured the
village Of kiziI Robat, eighty
miles northeast OF lfagdad. and 10
the north of this region have lrlv-
ell back the Turks in III" district
of Baneh, which lies about 100
miles, east Of MOSul.
Fifty miles northwest OF lag
dad The British troops nave CAP.
tured the villages Of Ballad and
Herbe from the Turks and made
prisoner nine officers and two
hundred uurn. Two machine guns
and railway material were taken
by the British.
Utl none OF the other fronts has
there been any engagements Ot
great importance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11

I'm going to smash that dude" de-
clarcd the bad man of the camp.
'.Whnffor?" demanded the sheriff.
He's looking for trouble"
"Gwan! Quit trying to pick fight
4 Teller never looks for trouble with 4
monocle. Courier Journal.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11

LONDON. April l0.-l0:05 p. NJ
In the face Of heavy snowstorms and
in places strong resistance by the
Germans. the British nave pushed
their lines as far as Monchy- lc-IreN,
five miles east Of Arras, and made
further important gains OH Vimy
ridge.
The official statement from British
headquarters describing the operations
now in progress on The Arras-Lrit5
line. reports thu capture. up 10 inns
evening. OF eleven thousand prisoners,
Including 10 officers, more tha1l LOO
guns. .ucluGine heavy guns up 10
eight inches, sixty trench mUrtarS ana
LIS machine guns
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-11
Sale Of Residential
Property

On Saturday. April 18th. 1917. at the
front door of the Chic County Court
House. commencing at 1000 O'clock a.
NJ. the undersigned Special Commits
sIoncr will offer for sale and sell to the
highest and best bidder what IS known
rs the George +. Naber properties" at
No. 1907 Eighteenth Street. Wheeling,
W. Va. consisting Of q lot 20Xl20 feet.
with good houses on the trent and rear
thereof. These properties should be es-
pccially attractive TO home seekers or
investors and will be sold together or
separately.
In addition to the above there will
also hr offered for sale. Mt the same
ii,ir and place. the west Il feet OF Lot
81, on the north side % Nineteenth
street (a4joining BcItH Planning Mill on
the eastD This is Il vacant lot ana eS-
pac;ally valuable as residence or shop
site.
TERMS REASONABLE - LIBERAL
PAYMENT PLAN
t - W
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
u. g. ATTORNEY TALKS.

We will stamp out sabotage in Arizona and implant the fear ! of God in the souls of any who step beyond the sacred circle of { federal law" United States Dis trict Attorney Thomas Flynn declared in the course of an i'm passioned independence oration, delived in Phoenix July 4th.
 Not satisfied with a peaceful strike. which we all depreciate at this time, l learn from the re- cent acts and declarations of some of it's leaders that sabotage and terrorism have been resort ed to in order to win the day" :" he added.
 So be it. We accept the chal- lenEe.
 1T have every faith in the au- thorities and the good citizens of this state to meet this issue, and yon my word that if any of them stepped beyond the sacred circle of the federal law, I will to the last ounce of my strength and will, and with the help of Ariz- Ona jurieS, implant the fear of God so deeply in their immortal souls that it will last them an eternity.
 If that be treason to labor for the son of a former railroad section hand let them make the best of it. Federation has it's limits, and patience ceases to be virtue when American labor CTS allow themselves to be dom- mated by gang of foreign thoughs."
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
NO CLASS EXEMPTIONS.
President Issues Order Regulating
 Drafting Law.

On Monday, July 2nd. PreSi. dent Wilson issued regulations relative to the next steps in the drafting law, making clear that there would be no class eXeinp tions and that each case would be decided on it's merits.
 Local exemption boards will pass on exemptions which may be claimed by a man. his wife. dependents Of a third person All must furnish af1idavitS.
 Exemptions on account of in dustrial or agricultural occupa tions will go direct to district boards. The decisions of local boards are subject to appeal to district boards.
 organizations of boards and SC lective regulations will then be announced. The President will call upon boards to remember that our armies at the front must be strengthened and will be sustained if composed of men free from any sense of injustice in their mode of selection
 
 When names are drawn they will be published as the men appear to be examined physical ly and later by army surgeons. Then will come the question of exemption.
 Exemptions will be subject to revision later or may be issued temporarily. The following must be exempted:
 Federal and state officers; Ger man subjects; other aliens with out first papers; county and municipal officers: custom clerks ; workmen in Federal armories, arsenals and navy yards; persons in the Federal service designat- ed by the President; pilots and merchant sailors; those with status toward dependents mak- ing exclusion desirable (depend- ent wife or children, son of de pendent widow, or parent or brother or dependent orphan un- der sixteen years of age; those morally deficient or any member of religious sect existing on May 16, 1917, whose creed forbids participation in war and whose religious convictions are in ac- cord with the creed.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
3ACA FLOAT HEARING IN TUCSON

What is believed will be the final disposal of the Baca float cases was begun yesterday (July 5th) before United States Con- missioner Edwin F. Jones, un- der appointment as master in chancery, by Judge Sawtelle, with the opening of the hear ings of Watt and Davis and others against George Atkinson and others, and of Bouldin and against Saxon and others.
 The first suit is to settle title of the north half of about 50. GOO acres, and the second suit is to settle the south half of 5O,OOO acres.
 Heath and Kingman of New York are here to represent Watts and Davis, and Judge Campbell will represent Bouldin.
 The defendants will be repre- sented by Senator Ives, and Gerald Jones.-Tucson Star.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07

IOmOrrOw I'll J ust I'eeI I hhI COrh
 Right on and It's GOne!"
 today that acts on the new prin- ciple, not only of shriv yelling up the corn. but of loosening the corn off So loose that you can lift it right "Gets-It'' on that corn or callus to- night That's all. The corn is doomed sure sunrise. No pain, or trouble, soreness. You do away once and for all with toe bundling bandages, toe eating salves and Irresponsible what-nOts. Try it-Eet surprised and lose corn.
 "Gets-It' is sold everywhere, 25c bottle. sent on receipt of price by E.. Lawrence & Co.,. Chicago, Ill., Sold in Nogales and recon mend ct as the world s best corn remedy by OWL DRUG STORE.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
Sale of Real Estate Should Not Be Made.

In the Superior Court of the State of
 Arizoha, in and for the County of
 Santa Cruz.
 In the Matter of the Estate of James Johnson, deceased.
 petition heretofore presented and filed herein by Helena c. Johnson, Admin istratrix of the estate of James John. son, deceased, that it Is necessary to sell the whole of the following real estate of said decedent. to-wit. lots Two (2) and Four (4 in Block e." in the town of Patagonia, Arizona. as ap- pears by the map and plat of Patago- nia Townsite, to pay the debts of the decedent and the expenses and charges of ad administration, m
 IT IS. THEREFORE, BY THIS COURT ORDERED that all persons interested in the estate of said deceased appear before the said Superior Court on Fri day, the 27th day of July. 1917. at the hour of eleven o'clock Tn the forenoon of said day. at the court room of said court, at the court house in the town of Nogales. Santa Cruz County. A rig ons, then and there to show cause why an order should not be granted to said ad dministratrix, Helena c. Joh hnsOn, to sell so much of the said real estate as shall be necessary: and that a copy Ot this order be published for four CD successive weeks in The Border Vi dette, newspaper printed and pub lished in the said County of Santa Cruz, Arizona
 Dated this 18th day of June. A. D., 1917.
 w. A. O'CONNOR. 6 23-5t. Judge of said Superior Court.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
FARM LANDS.

The Government needs Farm CTS as we'll as Fighters. Two million three hundred thousand acres of Oregon and California Railroad Go. Grant Lands. Title revested in United States. To be opened for homesteads and sale. Containing some of best land left in United States. Large copyrighted map, showing land by sections and descriptions of soil. climate, rainfall, elevations, temperature etc. Postpaid one dollar. Grant Lands Locating Co.,, Portland, Oregon. adv.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
JUDGE GITTINS BURIED.

The funeral of the late Judge Watt Gittirs last Sunday after noon, from the Episcopal church, was attended by large con- course of friends and members of The Elks and Knights of Columbus, to which splendid fraternal organizations deceased had been a member.
 After prayer by Rev. Golden of the Episcopal church. The ElkS took charge and conducted the services of the B. P. O. B. |, both at the church and the No gales cemetery, where interment was had.
 Sweet music was rendered by the choir of the Episcopal church.
 The following we'll known Elks conducted the services:
 Exalted Ruler, c. l.. Hardy; Frank J. Barry, Esteemed Lee turing Knight, Judge Frank J.. Duffy; Esteemed Loyal Knight, Edward l.. Mix; Esquire, Cap tain c. l.. Beatty.
 The active pail bearers were R. R. Earhart, Victor J. Wager. w. s Mcknight, Robt. B. Lee, Fred. S. Noon, c. V. Fowler. Honorary pail bearers: Theodore Gebler, I. Burgoon, Captain C.. B. Keltou, Judge w. A. O'Con- nor, A. l.. Peck. Henry Stewart, B. Titcomb, Judge J. J. Cha. than, Ben Evans, Colonel c. E, Hardy, Chas. P. Lopez.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07

Paul Raymond, the local brick maker, who was jailed last week charged with making insulting remarks about President Wilson, was released the forepart of the week, and in future Paul will think twice before he shoots off his head. He is naturalized citizens, and is well liked by his fellow workmen. who testify to his good conduct, etc., when not in "nis cups."
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.

Lucas county. SS
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afore- said. and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
 Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of Decem- ber. A. D. 1886. A. w: GLEASON
 (SeaD Notary Public
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern ally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfac aces of the System. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. O.
 Sold by all druggists 75c. Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
SUMMONS.
Tn the Superior Court of Santa Cru County. State of Arizona.

Tn the Superior Court Of Santa Cruz
 County. State of Arizona.
 Elizabeth Massey, plaintiff, vs. Char les Massey. defendant.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County. State of AriZ- ona, and the complaint filed in said county of Santa Cruz in the office of the clerk of said superior court.
 In the name of the State of Arizona to Charles Massey, defendant, GREET ING:
 You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plain tiff in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County, State of Arizona, and answer the complaint therein filed with the clerk of this said court, at Nogales in said county, within twenty days after the service upon you of this sum mons, if served in this said county, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter. the times above entioned being exclusive of the day of service, or judgment by default will be take en against you.
 Given under my hand and seal of the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County State of Arizona, this 18th day of June. 1917.
 CSeaO EDW. L. MIX,
 Clerk of said Superior Court
 By IONA c. MIX, 6 lG 4t Deputy Clerk
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that The Stag Barber Shop will close every evening at 2 o'clock, and on Saturdays at 10 o'clock p. m.
 GEORGE JANUEL.
The border vidette., 1917-07-07
5,000,0 ,000 Corns
 Lifted Right Off !!
Try 9 Drops of Magic "Gets-It."

There's q wonderful difference be- tween getting rid Of corn now ana of it only four or five years ago. "Gets-It" has reVolutionized corn history. It's the only corn remedy
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-21

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian Church entertained
the Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Christian Church Wednesday
evening. The affair was the outcome
of a contest in which the Presbyter-
ians lost to the Christians. The eve
ming was spent in contests and games.
The prize winners in the different
contests were James and Carl Taylor.
The stunt which provoked the most
amusement was the broad grin con-
test between the two societies. The
society producing the broadcast grins
on the average was awarded the
prize-a loving cup. The Presby-
terians proved to have the biggest
mouths. Later in the evening the
cup was presented to their guests as
remembrance of the occasion. De-
licious refreshments were served to
about so members of the two socie-
ties
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-21
NOTHING IS WASTED THERE
HaytI One Country Where Almost Ev-
erything Is Utilized, Especially II
Il Is Made Of Wood or Tin.

Hayti is one country where almost
everything is utilized, particularly II
the substance be wood or tin. Lum-
Der is $50 per 1000, and any substi-
tute for 1t is eagerly welcomed.
For instance, a partition fence be-
longing to some well-to-do people on a
prominent street is made Of the tops,
bottoms and sides of packing boxes
that contained cans Of condensed
milk; two doors further on is fence
made of old barrel slaves and packing
box strips for fencing is by no means
uncommon.
Tin cans, with the solder melted off
and the tops and bottoms removed, are
fiattened out and used as shingles, In
mending fences, patching holes and
for numerous other purposes.
The f1ve-gallon oil cans, however, are
priced and cherished family posses
sions. These cans have regular mar
ket value of Is to 20 cents gold. 1t Is
no unusual occurrence for woman to
buy nve-gallon can OF kerosene, MOIST
1t to her head and tramp all day ped
ding the oil in small quantities-at
cost, if she can do no better-just for
the sake of obtaining the tin.
These receptacles are used for carry
ing water, boiling clothes and storing
and cooking food.
The tins in which five pounds of lard
come have a value of 10 cents gold,
and are a standard measure, known To-
cally as mantle" They are used as
a dry measure generally for corn,
beans, salt and the like.
Even the square tins in. which
matches are shipped are sold at to
10 cents each.-Kansas City Journal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-06-21
BIG CANALS IN MEsoPoTAMiA
6agdad Once Had the Most Remark
able System Of Irrigation That
Has Ever Been Constructed.

Many years ago great irrigation
schemes enabled Mesopotamia, Ar
menia and other countries in the near
and middle East to become the >seats
of empires in spite of their arid eli
mates. Today. writes DIR. Arthur Sell
wyn-Brown In the Scientific American,
they have few cities of any Importance.
Bagdad, which has a population of
about 10000, had 100000 ten CEN
turtles ago. The difference between
Mesopotamia then and today is the
result of the destruction of the
canals.
In the height Of its prosperity Bag
dad had the most remarkable system
of irrigation that has ever been
constructed. The canals about the
city measured over 5000 miles in
length.
There are others, both north and
south Of the city, that Joined the Eu-
pirates with the Tigris, and there were
several that ran parallel with. the
rivers.
The largest was known as the
Chosroos canal. 1t was built in early
historical times to connect Bagdad
with the city of Dur, about 100 miles
north. Whenever this canal passed
through loose soil 1t was over 200 feet
In width and six feet deep. Where the
ground became rocky 1t was reduced
to width Of 40 or 80 feet.
Between Dur and Bassora there
were over 80 trunk canals between the
Tigris and the Euphrates, and they ir-
rigated $1,000 square miles Of rich
farming land.