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THE BANNER, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 24, 1911. ROOSEVELT DAM HAS BEEN COMPLETE Great Engineering Work in Con nection with Salt River Irrigation Project. Phoenix, Ariz., March 18.—The Roosevelt 4am, the great engineer ing work In connection with the Salt river irrigation project, just com pleted by the United States govern ment at an expense of more than |S, 000,000, was formally dedicated today by ex-President Theodore Roosevelt, after whom It was named. Mr. Roose velt, accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Archie and Ethel came here express ly for the purpose of the formal oepn- lug and to attend the three-day cele bration arranged in honor of the com pletion of the gigantic undertaking. By pressing a button Mr. Roosevelt set in motion the machinery opening the sluice gates and permitting the precious water to run, for the first time, into the irrigation ditches which conduct it down through the aria expanse of the Salt river valley. Public officials, representing the Uni ted States government and the gov ernments of Arizona and several ad- polnlng states were in atendance and thousands of people from all parts of the southwest visited the site of the great dam. The Roost-,sit dam pens up the waters of the Sait river and Its trib utaries at a poient about seventy miles from Phoenix. There the river runs through a narrow gorge, across which the huge barrie of stone and cement was constructed. The point selected by the engineers Is just be low the point where the Tonto Creek, flowing through the famous Tonto basin, empties its waters Into Salt river. The dam, which, stretches across the canyon, rises in its high est part to a height of 284 feet. Us length on top is about 1,080 feet, nar rowing down toward the base. The tfclcknes of the structure, which is 168 feet, at the base, tapers to twen ty feet at the top. Behind the struc ture the waters of Salt river and its tributaries win form a reservoir twen ty-five miles long and more than 200 feet deep at Its lowest level. The capacity of the reservoir thus form ed, is estimated at approximately 50, 628,000,000 cubic -feet, enough water to cover the whole state of Delaware to a deepth of one foot. The waters held back by the dam will be used for the irrigation of more than 200,000 acres of land In the Salt river valley, and the power created at the dam will be transmitted elec trically for more than a hundred miles down the valley to operate pumps. These pumps will raise un derground water to supplement the surface supply and will thus increase the irrigable acreage. It is estima ted by the reclamation service that about 10,000 acres will be Irrigated by subterranean waters, available for Irrigating purposes only through the operation of such pumps. The big power house erected by the govern ment at the base of the dam Is com pleted and ready to supply electric power at any time. It is expected that the power generated at the works will be sufficient, not only to supply all the power required for the working of pumps in the valley with in a distance of one hundred miles, but also to furnish light and power to tbe settlers In that territory and to supply Phoenix with light and power fer'running atreet cars, mills and fac tories. Tbe officials of the Reclamation Service are elated over the comple tion of this stupendous engineering work and expect great results from it. The area benefited by this irriga tion plant is considered eminently capable for cultivation. All that was needed was water, to transform these arid and sterile expanses Into val uable farmlands, and tbe much need ed water will now be supplied in abundance. It la believed that this desert district will soon be trans formed Into a prosperous farming country and the officials or the Re clamation Service are confident that the crops of a single season in the territory opened to cultivation by this great irrigation plant, will more than repay tbe entire investment of the government. When the work was to be under taken more than 5 years ago, it was fennd .that it would be necessary to construct a wagon road about 100 miles in length, to make the site of tbe dam, .which is about sixty 'miles from the railroad, accessible. It was also found that the government, ow ing to the difficulty of transportation, could not o'btaeln the required ow ment at any reasonable price. Both problems were solved, howoever. Tbe wagon road was blasted out of the rock of the canyon and a cement mill was erected near the dam site, where, during tbe laat five years, about 350,- 000 barrels of the best cement were turned out, practically all of which entered Into tbe construction of the dam and tbe buildings, embankments, etc., connected with tbe plant - The past week broke all records in our store for coat suit, dress and hat selling. The women are convinced that it costs no. more to buy of a store that sells “Good Goods Only” * -- There’s another feature about our store that’s pleasing to the women anc that is we show new goods every day and what we show you will find in no other store in Athens. The cool weather the past week stimulated coat suit selling, £Jot cold enough for that heavy Winter suit that she is tired of anyway. Weather just right for a Spring suit and especially a suit that is so smart looking, stylish, tailored by tailors, and exclusive. It will pay you to visit our store before making a purchase, matters not what the item is. It may mean just a little better and just a little newer and just a little saving ip dollars and cents. Surely it’s worth a trial. Don’t buy of us if we can’t back up everything we have said. You’ll find visit to us means posting you as well as pleasing you. Whether you buy or not You are welcome. Michael's “THE STORE GOOD GOODS MADE POPULAR ” Before Buying Try Michael’s Hats That Are New A visit to our millinery department will con* vince you of one thing. We can please you in hat and price. More need not be said to those who have visited our hat parlors. To those who have not called we can only say, why not come and get posted. Costs you only your time and we believe it’s worth while your see ing our hats before buying elsewhere. Our hats are from the best work rooms of Paris and New York. Ofcourse we have some expensive hats, every first-class store keeps expensive goods, but our popular priced hats are the sensation of the season. See what we show you at 2.98, 3.50, 4.50, 5.00, 7.50 You’ll wonder how we do it. We invite you to call. Yon are always welcome. The prettiest assortment for. The Little Folks in Georgia Money saving sale for Monday 15c Indian head suitings. Fast colors, checks and stripes, large variety, 12c. 25c madras. The imported kind, for waists and dresses, 18c. 25c silk striped madras. The fabric beauti ful of the season, 18c, 35c suit and skirt Reps. A lot of fancies and plain to select from. In the lot you will find some are sold at 25c. Choice of the 35c and 25c qualities at 18c. 12 l-2c’linen finish suitings. This fabric is a yard wide and in great demand. Buy what you want at 9c. 12 l-2c Huck andjTurkish towels will go on sale Monday at 9c. 1.00 boys’ blouse shirts, assorted patterns. Your choice 79c. Another 89c. Silk Hosiery Sale 89c. Tomorrow Only We managed to secure another lot of just 300 pairs of fine all silk hosiery. Colors are black, white, light blue,? pink, lavender and grey, None in the lot* worth less than 1.50, many in the lot worth*2.00. Your choice 89c, Qnlp on sale for tomorrow, Monday. Goat Suits, Dresses, Costumes Many you will see tomorrow for the first time. Three trips to New York in January, February and March must mean something. It means that we must do a large volume of business to require so many trips to the market. It means further that we are enabled to keep up with the rapid whirl of Fashion’s wheel, and as a new garment appears, if it is not freakish, we buy it. Ofcourse our dressess have no Harem skirts, and if we remain sane they won’t have any. These Harem skirts may look well on a Turkish woman as long as she remains in Tur key, but it’s a long way’s from Constantinople in Turkey to Athens in Georgia and we are - just that far in thought from buying the Harem Skirts Tomorrow you will see coat suits, dresses and costumes that arrived yesterday, the mose re cent of our purchases. • Coat suits nobbier than ever 15.00, 20.00, 25.00, 35.00 The new weaves, pretty light colors, smart models and just beautiful. Ofcourse you will find cream, navy and black here. Dresses and Costumes. How can we give you an idea in these few lines about our dresses and costumes? Cos tumes that artists have painted on canvas, poets have sung their beauty in verse and fashion books have devoted hundreds and thousands of pages weekly to describe them. You are in vited to call and see them. They are beautiful and not expensive^ Marquisette Dresses 7.50 and up. They are among the newest cseations of the season. Foulard Dresses You couldn’t buy the materials for the price we ask you for the dress 15.00, 17.50 25.00 Voile Dresses Made of voile that’s voile. You needn’t be afraid to go out in damp weather with our voile dresses. They are shrunk and they won’t fade. 12.50, 15.00, 17.50, 25.00. 59 Cents Sale of Full Size Sheets • Monday Only. About 600 sheets, extra size, standard brand for one day only, Michael’s special, 59c. Pillow cases to match, 45x36,19c. Beautiful New Wool Challies. In a variety of staple stripes, dots, all over designs as well as borders for dresses, waists and house dresses, all the rage. Price 59c and 65c. You will find these in no other Athens store. A Sale of Sijk Foulards Over one hundred pieces to select from, ail different, the season’s newest designs and col orings. Everywhere the price is 50c. We tell you to take as many yards as you want, any pattern you want, 38c per yard. Our Art Needle Work We sell the Royal Society stamped goods, floss, as well sis other well known brands. To morrow you’ll see New corset covets, 25c New gowns, 90c to 1.25 New center pieces 25c. New shirt waists, 75c and 1.00 Many novelties, 25c to 75c. Our Gingham - and Wash Dresses are Town Talk 2.00, 2,50 3.00 Hundreds to Select From Michael’s “THE STORE GOOD GOODS MADE POPULAR *’ The moet common cense of Insom nia is disorders of tht stomach. . Chamberlain's Stomach and LIrer Tabled correct theee disorder* and enable you to eleep. Tor sale by ell MRS. G. A. ASBURY DIED YESTERDAY At Home of Her Daughter, Mrs. H. T. Huggins, in This City. Funeral in Clarkesville. (From Sunday’s Banner.) Yesterday morning at half past two o’clock at tbe home of her daughter, Mrs. H. T. Huggins, on Barber street occurred the death of Mr*. C. A. As- bnry, after an illnees of more than two months. Mrs. Asbury war, born In October lS3t and nearly eighty year* old the- time of her death. She was the widow of the late Capt. R. R- Asbury, of White county, who died in Decem ber 1904. For the past six years she had lived with her daughter In this city and had made many friends here who will sorrow oyer her death. Mrs. Asbury was a member of^the Methodist church and for tbe greater part of her life had been a devoted follower of the Master. Her life wae crowned with the _ loving deeds of nearly four score years and In her death her loved ones, her friend* and the community suffer s great loss. Mr* Asbury I* survived by elx >:hli- dren, Mr. C. W. Asbury, of Atlanta, Mr. F. L. Asbury, of Clarkesville, Mr. J. L. Asbury, of Mississippi, Mr. W. R. Asbury, of Clarkesville, Mr. J. H. As bury, of Slarkesville, and Mrs. H. T. Huggins, of this city. The funeral of Mrs. Asbury will be held tomorrow afte-noon at two o'clock at the residence of Mr. W. R. Asbury In Clarkesville. Tbe remains will be carried to Clarkesville today cn the Southern train leaving the city at 13:50 p. m. The following gentlemen will act at pallbearers and will meet at the residence of Mr. Huggins at half past eleven o’clock thle morning: Meeare. J. N. Webb, J. A. Pitner, T. F. Comer. W. C. Wingfield, J. T. Rhode* and T. W. Reed HARROWLY AVERTED Young Boy Came Near Running loto Automobile Driven by Mr. E. S. Rylee. Yesterday a serious accident wae narrowly averted by the coolpess of the driver of an automobile, Mr. EL S. Rylee. He was going up College av, enue In front of the office building: where he was met by a young hoy on a bicycle, who tried to change the courae of his eye!*, but in doing so, the cycle got beyond the, boy’s control and he was thrown to the ground near tbe automobile. In a moment Mr. Ryle* directed hla machine in the oppoelte direction and landed it on the park, narrowly escaping the boy. The presence of mind and tbe cate tlous way In which Mr. Rylee handles his machine prevented what might have terminated In a serious acci dent. SMALL BOY CHRISTENS SHIP. Detroit, “Mich., March 18.—Disre garding the custom of having a young lady aa sponsor, the Ashley and Dus tin line selected Matter William Hey- eer of Cincinnati to christen tbe new passenger steamer “Put-in-Bay," which was launched today at the Wyaudotte yards of the Detroit Ship building Company. The new steam er is to ply between Detroit, San dusky and Put-ln-Bay, beginning the coming summer. DENBY-THURBER WEDDING. •Detroit, Mich., March 18.—The mar riage of Miss Marion Thunber, dat'jh- ter of the late Henry T. Thurber, who wan secretary to President Cleveland, snd ex-Congressman Edwin Den try of tbe first Michigan district wa* quiet ly celebrated in this city today. The eoupl# will spend ' their honeymoon In Europe. ’