The Point Is— —Save Something i Saving is not stinginess. Self-interest demands that you save a part of your earn ings for a “rainy day.” Why not open a savings account with us today and let your money earn future money? You may begin with as little as a one dollar deposit, if you can’t spare more. The rapid growth of a small weekly saving is re markable. The First National Bank OF BIRMINGHAM “A National Bank for Savings” Capital and Surplus $3,000,000 AT THE HOTELS | P R. Phillips of Evergreen, J. J. inn and Judge 8. Williams of Clan ton are registered at the Metropol itan. A. 8. Dean of Evergreen, E. A. Holt of Montgomery and W. W. .Stevenson of Roanoke are stopping at the Morris. Ij. H. Hale of Anniston, J. M. Aus tin of Atlanta and T. E. Brady of Bat tit Creek arc at the Hillman. J. Wilson, A. E. Canby of Pittsburg and J. H. Busby of St. Louis are at the Birmingham. F. R. Allison of Gadsden. C. D. Gibbs of Atlanta and A. Bailey of Mobile are registered at the Florence. SUITS FILED Among the suits filed yesterday In the city and circuit courts were tho following: $500—Turnbull Manufacturing com ■ pany vs. Southern Making company for alleged breach of contract. $5000—Thomas C. Kenney vs. the Western Union Telegraph company for alleged failure to deliver a message to C. F. Kenney in Cleveland, telling • of the death of Donald A. Kenney. $2200—Annie 1a. Harper vs. the Ala bama Power company for the alleged cutting of trees on property of the plaintiff without her permission. $2500—Charley H. Thomason vs. JL M. Atkinson and K. T. Lamb, receivers of the Atlanta, Birmingham and At lantic railroad, for alleged perrcnal In juries. $5000—Mrs. S. C. Smith vs. Lie West ern Union Telegraph company for al leged failure to deliver a message. $20,000—Hiram Torrance vs. the Welden ice Cream company for alleged personal Injuries, $100,000—Joseph A, Hunnicutt vs. the Birmingham Waterworks company for alleged personal injuries received whilo employed by the defendant. $25,000—Z. Marco vs. the Red Feath er Coal company for alleged ill treat ment while a convict in the mines of the defendant company. AMUSEMENTS Orpheum—Vaudeville The Urpheum will probably be filled to its capacity for the matinee this after noon. The theatre offers a vaudeville bill of five acts, and a new programme of Klnmacolor motion pictures, which; in themselves are a strong drawing card. The bill includes two musical acts, a juggler, a monologist and a team of acrobat 8. Bijou—Matinee Today The women's performance of the week, the Saturday matinee, should find the Bijou packed to the utmost capacity for "The Call of the Heart." a drama of modern international marriage. The per formance this atfernoon and tonight ends the engagement. Next week—Emma Hunting Dainty Emma Bunting is a new part which is said to fit her better than any she ever presented in Birmingham, will be at the Bijou next week in "The Cir cus Girl." The little actress is supported by*a capable company and is playing just two weeks on the Wells circuit—Birming ham and Atlanta—after which she goes to New Orleans for a stock engagement. Real Estate Transfers Deeds were placed on record yester day in the office of the probate court showing the following transfers of property, the consideration being $1000 or more: $0500—Highland Development com pany to Bessie Larrikin, part of lots J4 and 15, block 803, according to the survey of Hanover Place. $1850—T* S. Selman to J. T. Chand ler. lot 13, block 7 of the survey of Kenilworth. • $2500—H. C. Borchers to L. S. Sel man. lot 17, block 17, according to the survey of the West End Land rind Im provement company. $1400—H. J. Davis to Amanda Davis, part of lots 5, 6 and 7, block I, of the property of Mrs. P. Kirkpatrick. DEWBERRY TALKS OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT DAUPHIN ISLAND Will Be Utilized as World Port, Coaling Station and Winter Resort LINE TO BE BUILT FROM BIRMINGHAM Barges Will Be Operated From Ter minus of This Line on Warrior to the Port on Dauphin Island The Tidewater Securities company, of which J. M. Dewbery is president, paid $300,00) for Dauphin Island, 30 miles from Mobile. Mr. Dewberry reached home yesterday from Cleveland, where the sale was concluded last Saturday, as announced in The Age-Herald Sunday morning. He Mroposes to utilize the island as a port, coaling station and winter resort. The plans of the company call for the construction of a railroad from this dis trict through Bnsley to the Warrior river, where a barge line will convey Alubama coal to Dauphin Island, to be utilized for bunkers and other purposes. The com pany proposes to construct a railroad across some oyster reefs from the ter minus of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, 30 miles below Mobile, to little Dauphin Island. The water is from 10 inches t.o 10 feet deep there, and the scheme is said to be feasible in every way. May Involve $2,500,000 It is stated by Mr. Dewberry that the whole project will involve the expendi ture of over $2,500,000 before completion. He said yesterday that the line to the Warrior river would be built and in oper ation in about 15 months, but that work would not he started, for obvious rea sons. until the government work on the Warrior was nearer completion than >»< accident in laboratory of DIMMICK I’IPE WORKS—W. O. M'MAHON AND T. G. JOHNSON BADLY BURNED BY FLASH A terrific gas explosion followed the lighting of a match in the laboratory of the Dimmick Pipe works at Thir tieth street and Twenty-ninth uvenue. North Birmingham, at 4:30 o’clock yes terday afternoon. W. O. McMahon, a. chemist, was blown through a door and received very severe burns and Thomas G. Johnson, a visiting chemist of Bessemer, was knocked down and also was burned about the face and arms, though not as seriously as Mr. McMahon. The explosion was heard 10 blocks away and brought a large crowd and also the North Birmingham lire de partment. However, there was only a slight blaze to extinguish and this was soon put out with chemicals. The ex »••••••••••••••••••••••••■•••■•••••*•••••••••••••••• plosion had wrought ruin in the lab oratory for every delicate piece of chemical apparatus in the room was destroyed. Chief Mechanician J. O Hlllhouse estimated last night con servatively that the laboratory damage from the explosion would amount to over $2500. At St. Vincent's hospital where Dr. I* M. Winn had McMahon removed following the explosion, it* was said that McMahon was badly burned but that fatal results wore not anticipated unless complications sei in. Chemist Johnson was said to be resting easily in Bessemer at his home, where he was removed. As to the cause of the explosion. It is unknown, according to the officials of the company. It is thought, however, that a valve in some way was opened and filled the laboratory with gas so that w'hen Chemists McMahon and Johnson, returning to the laboratory from a trip about the plant, lit a match to light a gas jet the explosion followed. [ The Dimmfck Pipe works is «■». branch I of the United States Cast Iron t'ipj, and Foundry company, which has plants | here as well as in Bessemer. VIEWS VARY ABOUT NEXT STEP IN RATES Some Would Go to Inter state Commission SESSION YESTERDAY Indications Were That Proposed Re port of Committee Might Not Meet Complete Favor of the Board of Directors At a preliminary meeting of the rail roads and transportation committee of tlie Chamber of Commerce yesterday it was tentatively decided to recommend to the hoard of directors that the freight rate fight be carried l»efore the interstate commerce commission and that an attor ney and a freight rate expert he named to conduct the case. Another meeting of the committee is to be held, however, probably next Tuesday, and at any rate before the final recommendation is made to the board of directors. The hoard of directors will probably hold its monthly meeting next Friday. There are some indications that even if the committee finally decides on making this recommendation it will not meet with complete favor from the board of directors. There are many of the more conservative who believe that the matter should he held in abeyance in accordance to the recommendation contained in the recent reply of the railroads until cases row before the interstate commerce com mission, involving the same questions, are settled. The position taken tentatively by the committee yesterday that although the same question might be involved in cases now before the commission, it was other towns which were concerned and there fore a favorable decision would be of no value to Birmingham. It was stated after the meeting yesterday that before the next meeting of the committee is held on the matter an effort will be ‘made l«» secure an expression from the railroad representatives of the city on this mat ter and if the assurance is given the com mittee that favor&bld decision by the commission in these rases would apply to Birmingham, then the committee may agree to let the matter be held up for awhile. The sense of the committee yesterday was that while the railroads made some concessions ami complied with some of the petitions for lower rates, as con cerned the broader questions involved, the answer was unsatisfactory. While the more conservative members and offi cials of the chamber would not talk for publication yesterday, it was indicated that their influence will be exerted against this step and that the committee may therefore change its mind concerning the recomemndations to be made to the directors next Friday. FAVORABLE TERMS TO FARMERS’ UNION Officials, However, Decline to Accept Free Office Rent to Maintain Headquarters Here The resolution by which the Alabama branch of the Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union of America decided to maintain its headquarters in Birmingham after having been offered inducements to go to Montgomery are as follows: “Representatives of the Board of Trade, the Business Men's league, the Chamber of Commerce and the city board of educa tion of Birmingham appeared before the committee In regard to the matter of moving headquarters. The Business Men's league of Montgomery, at the recent state convention, invited the Farmers’ union to move headquarters to Montgomery, of fering free office rent for a term of three years. The people of Birmingham hear ing of the proposition made by the Mont gomery Business Men's league, and learn ing that the executive committee had this matter under consideration, sent repre sentatives as indicated above to appear before our committee. The several rep resentatives of the business organizations of Birmingham urged the claims of their city to the Farmers’ union headquarters, and agreed to duplicate any proposition made by Montgomery or any other city in the way of free office rent, or any other facilities or conveniences. After hearing the Birmingham representatives the committee again went into executive session and the matter of moving head quarters was considered carefully from every standpoint, and the following reso lution was passed: “That we greatly appreciate the kind offer extended the Farmers’ union by the Business Men’s league of Montgomery to move headquarters to that city, feel ing sure that if the invitation was ac cepted we would receive every kindness and courtesy possible at the hands of the people of Montgomery and that we would be most pleasantly located. Inasmuch as headquarters have been in Birmingham for about seven years, well established, and Birmingham seriously objects to moving from their city, and offers equal inducements with Montgomery, it would be unwise to move headquarters now. Therefore, we decline to accept at this time the proposition of free office rent from either Montgomery or Birmingham. “E. W. WTNSLETT, Chairman, “J. N. WYATT, “W. F. JOHNSON. “L. N. DUNCAN. Secretary. Executive Committee.’* Building Permits The following building permits were is sued yesterday in the office of the build ing inspector: $1000—C. H. Mosley. 1417 Tuscaloosa ave nue; two story frame house. $8100—City of Birmingham, near city Jail; out story concrete building Simply Requires Those Do ing Such Work to Register With Chief of Police The proposed “washerwomen’s ordi-1 nance, to regulate the domestic laundry I business of the city, has been drafted j and, contrary to current belief, does not allude in any way to any methods of preventing diseased negro women from! taking the laundry. The ordinance ap plies only to the regulation of this busi ness by means of compelling the women to register at the police station both as t.» their proper names, their residence and their place of washing clothing, if differ ent from the residence. The sole pur pose of the ordinance is to give the po lice a method by which such women (‘an be located. It is stated they often tak. clothes and never return them and com mit similar thefts and for such cases the ordinance is intended. As tentatively drafted by Assistant City Attorney Joe Mudd it is as follows: Ordinance No.-C. An ordinance requiring persons doing certain charac ter of laundry work to register at the office of the chief of police of Birming ham. “Be it ordained by the board of com missioners of the city of Birmingham, ns follows: “Section I. That every person, before doing laundering work of any kind, char acter or description, by hand nr other wise, as a business, or for a livelihood, shall register, at the office of the chie of police of Birmingham, his or her name and residence and place of laundering or washing. And every such person, should his or her residence or place of launder ing or washing be changed, shall report such change within five days thereafter at the office of said chief of police. “Sec. 2. That it shall he the duty of the chief of police to ascertain the truth of the registered statements, and, upon such ascertainment, to issue, free of charge, within three days of the afore said registration a card or permit author izing said person carry on or engage in the occupation of laundering or wash- ! ing at the place named in said registra- ! tion card. “Sec. 3. That the provisions of this or dinance shall not apply to proprietors] ami employes of laundries which pay to the city a license tax, nor to persons em ployed upon the premises of the owner of the article laundered. “Sec. 4. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be punished within the limits and as provided by section 1216 of the code of Alabama.” Believes Gas and Oil in Large Quantities Will Be Found in Present Field P. M. Shannon, the well known gas and oil operator, whose drillers struck a large gas gusher near Jasper during the past two days, came to Birmingham yesterday on business connected with his operations in that section. He confirmed the facts given over the i long distance a few days ago in regard to | the success of ids drillers, but said there j had been no new developments there. Mr. i Shannon said yesterday that his forces were continuing their drilling and fur- | ther success is confidently expected. He j said that every indication pointed strong- ! ly to the final complete success of opera- ; tions in that section, and that he was j more sanguine now than at any time during the past few months He has al- | ways held that the territory now being prospected was rich in oil and gas. In connection with the new interest ere- I ated In oil and gas properties it was ^ stated yesterday that the Providence Oil and Gas directors would meet next week and some renewed efforts would be made j in the Fayette field. : PISTOUI CHILD Baby’s Face Badly Burned and Its Sight May Not Be Restored _ t “She didn’t know It was loaded.” was the excuse offered by the negro nurse of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. White of 118 First avenue, Ely ton, after she had accidently phot a toy pistol loaded with a blank cartridge into the face of the White's baby daughter. The child’s face was badly burned by the powder and the eyes were so injured that it is quite possible that the baby will lose one of them. The accident happened Thursday after noon when the nurse had taken the baby out for an airing and had stopped at a friend's house. The nurse picked up a toy pistol and playfully said to the child: “I am going to shoot you'’ and then ; pulled the trigger. An explosion followed; and the baby’s face and eyes were terri- j bly burned by the powder. Dr. W. C. Gewin was summoned and ; he Is making a valiant effort to save the eyesight of the child. Mrs. White is pros- i trated at the accident. WILL BE INCLUDED Big Delegation Holds Con ference With City Officials With Successful Result CLAIM BIG INCREASE IN PROPERTY VALUE Pointed Out That Condemnation Pro ceedings Are Not Necessary in Order to Secure the Opening of Through Street 4 * 4 THOUGHT TRACKS WOI 1,0 4 • REST ON TRESTLK WORK 4 4 A startling feature which tie- J 4 veloped at the conference on 4 4 Nineteenth street yesterday was 4 4 the statement of the city engl- 4 4 net r that in all probability the 4 4 elevated tracks through the t 4 city in compliance with the 4 4 grade crossing plans would rest 4 4 on great earthen embankments 4 4 some 16 or 17 feet high. The pop- 4 4 ular conception had been that 4 4 the elevated tracks would be 4 4 trestle work. 4 4 Mr. Kirkpatrick stated that 4 4 trestle construction would an- 4 4 swer the purpose all right but 4 4 would he much more costly 4 4 than embankments. When this 4 4 development appeared during 4 4 the city engineer’s talk tho del- 4 4 egation was startled, for they 4 4 appeared to believe this great 4 4 embankment running through 4 4 the heart of the city would be 4 4 unsightly. 4 4 ♦ H t t l t trt7l t r t , t t t T Tiie opening up of Nineteenth street is to be incorporated In the grade crossing system of tlie city now in the hands of the railroads. After an extended confer ence yesterday afternoon between a large delegation of citizens. City Commissioner James Weatherly and City Engineer Kirk patrick and Engineer Stearnes, tiie grade crossing expert, Mr. Weatherly instructed Mr. Kirkpatrick to draw up the specifica tions for the opening up of Nineteenth street and submit them to the railroad representatives at once so that this mat ter could be added to this former set of plans already under consideration by tiie railroad representatives and upon which they are to make a report October 16. Unanimously indorsing the grade cross ing plans to such an extent that they declared there was a stroke of genius in the drafting of the system, but adding that the system of grade crossing elimina tion could not he complete until the open ing of Nineteenth street was incorporated, the delegation that appeared before t’otn missioter Weatherly yesterday was com posed of probably or JO well known citizens. Have Property on Street Many of them have property interest al< ng Nineteenth street and made no sen et of the fact that they have a spe cial interest in the matter as well as a general interest. A considerable number of them have no direct property interest in the street in question. The delegation was headed by T. li. Molton. A very important development of the conference, for such it was as Mr. Weath erly is the only commissioner in the city at present, was the allegation that con demnation proceedings are not necessary In order to compel the railroads to open the street. Rulings of the Minnesota state supreme court and of the supreme court of the United States were cited to show that the only action necessary was for the city commissioners to pass an ordi nance declaring that the street be opened. This point was first brought up by I3n ginter Stearnes, the Indianapolis man who is a grade crossing expert and who haf. had Charge of the local situation for the past three or four months. Assistant City Attorney Monte Ullnian verified the statement and addressed tiie delegation at tiie request of Mr. Molton upon the legal status of the case. speeches were made by Mr. Molton, Mr. Harsh, Hill Ferguson, M. N. Malone, Mr. Ullman. Frank Nelson, Sam Blach, (». W. Pratt, the two engineers, and others. Want to Pledge Candidates The delegation at Mr. Molton's sug gestion determined to secure the posi tion of each of the throe candidates for city commissioner, George Ward, Vas sal* Allen and Clement Wood, on the grade crossing proposition and they stated very candidly that although they were already pledged they would change their minds mighty quick if their candidate came out against the grade crossing plan and the opening of Nineteenth street. Every speaker paid glowing tributes to Commissioner Weatherjy and the two en gineers for the work they were doing toward the success of the plan. Serious complaint was made both by members of the delegation and the city officials as to the ridiculous misconception and ignorance of about five citizens out every JO as to what the grade crossing plans are. Mr. Weatherly stated that the plan would he advertised in the news papers in the future. The delegation stressed the importance and the duty of the press In taking up this matter and making efforts to better acquaint the public with what the grade crossing plans really are. First Adequate Plan Offered Mr. Molton declared that to his certain knowledge the grade crossing plan had been before the city of Birmingham 27 years and that until the present plans were advanced there had never been offered any adequate solution of the trouble. Mr. Molton cited an example from Montgomery, where he said Lee street had been opened through a depot of the Ijoulsville and Nashville railroad under conditions almost exactly parallel to those in tills city. The speakers frankly stated that they had nothing to conceal and while some of them had special interest in the open ing of the street on account of being property holders, this was nothing to be ashamed of and they had the same rights as the citizens of any other street. They advanced many arguments to show that the entire city would be benefited by the opening of the street. They also ad vanced arguments to show that the open ing of the street would be of little extra cost to the railroads. If any, and some contended that the railroads could erect arcades or store rooms and warehouses on their property along the two sides of the street which would bring in a large income in rentals. It was also argued that the city would he benefited by the increase in taxes re sulting from the enormous increase in property values on both sides of the railroad, but especially on the Southslde. Negro Hound Over for Murder Judge H. B. Abernothy yesterday bound over Murphy Williams, a negro, to await the action of the grand Jury on a charge of murder. The negro is charged with killing Ed Ryan. FOIl RENT—ONE 9V31MBH COT TAGE AT ST. CLAIR, B2A FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, FUR NISHED. DH. 9. E. PERKIN9. BIO FIR9T NATIONAL BANK BLDG. JPhone 233. Real People Saving Real Money A thousand dollars saved is some- | thing. Seven thousand, a little n fortune to most of us. Nearly SEVEN THOUSAND MILLION dollars is on deposit to day as the savings of American people. Their ambitions are just like yours, only they are paying the little weekly and monthly install ments it takes to realize them. Would it be hard to make one, say of a dollar, now? Another, then another? Try it yourself at the amcanTmjsiXSavingsRank TIRST AND TWENTIETH — BIRMINGHAM ESTIMATES ASKED TO FURNISH CLUB Architect Weston Describes the Various Features — THE COLOR EFFECTS Roof Garden Cafe Will Have Sixteen Foot Ceiling—Walls and Ceiling Covered With Wood Lat tice Work Blue prints of the Press club quarters on the top floors of the Jefferson County Savings bank skyscraper were sent yes terday by William C. Weston, tlie design ing architect, to many of the leading fur nishing houses of this country, Including Birmingham. From the plans submitted the artists of the various concerns will submit draw ings and decorative schemes, one of v^iich will be adopted by the house commit tee of tho Press club engaged on that work. Before adoption, however, the plans will he passed upon by a local com mittee of artists at the request of the | Press club. In a letter accompanying the plans, Eugene H. Knight*. principal as sistant. to Mr. Weston, gives the neces sary details to those who wish to bid on the work. The letter accompanying the plans, which giveyt a general idea of the scheme, follows: “fjentlemen: We are sending you here with three blue prints showing twenty third, landing nnd roof garden floors of the the new Jefferson County Bank build ing of this city. These floors will he oc cupied by the Birmingham Newspaper club. “We would like to have you submit us estimates, sketches and suggestions for the complete decoration of the different rooms shown on these prints, including furniture, draperies, etc. The following notes will give you a general idea of what will be required: “The ceiling height on the twenty-third floor 1? 12 feet clear. We contemplate treating the walls eight feet nine inches above floor with burlap and wood strips up to small cornice. Seats in windows, over radiators, will be open fronts and will have cushions. Floors will be en tnrely covered with carpet except where indicated for tile. Celling will have wood learns with plaster between. Frieze be low beams will extend entirely around room. This general description will ap ply to billiard room and library also, ex cept for change in color scheme. The reception hall, alcove, foyer and office must also l>e in keeping with these rooms. “The 'landing' floor will he especially for ladies. Ceiling height, nine feet six inches high. Floors of carpet. All wood work, white enamel. Stairway orna mental iron, white marble treads. “The top floor will be devoted to roof garden and cafe, as shown on print. Cell ing height, 10 feet. Floors of tile in black nnd white, eight inch squares alternating. Walls and ceilings entirely covered with wood lattice and trellis work pilasters, caps, cornices, beams, etc., done in white enamel with dark green background. Doors opening on to promenade deck are glazed to floor with small lights. Doors aie seven feet six inches high, and with transom total height is 11 feet. We have I in mind for the furniture a light green j wood of very simple design with rattan or I willow hack, sidep. etc. Ornamental plas ter panels. diS' S, ornaments, etc., designed In the Adam style will he used in con nection with the lattice work. The ingle 'nook will he paved with colored tiles, as will be the promenade deck. Parapet wall hack of cornice will be In rough tex tured gray brick and tiles In colors. The electric light fixtures will he in color. “Kindly submit plan showing layout of furniture, chairs, tables, etc., for both cafe and promenade fleck. “Your prompt attention will l>e greatly appreciated, ns this work will have to be executed immediately. Yours very truly. “W. C. WESTQN, Architect." OF THECONVICTS Merchants’ Association Will Submit Questions to Can didates for Office Resolutions Indorsing the movement to take the convicts out of tho mines were passed at a meeting held yester day of the Merchants’ Protective asso ciation of Jefferson county. The meeting was held in the head quarters of the association *n Chamber of Commerce building anV was well attended. The committee, on legislation submitted a number of questions to be propounded to t he sev eral candidates for office which were accepted and a copy of the questions will be sent to each candidate. Adam Pow, president, who has been noting as field worker for the past few weeks, i resigned as such. His successor will named at the next meeting of tin board of directors. A petition will be circulated among the merchants of the city and distr ct. asking the discontinuance of trading stamps or premiums, and a committee from each locality was appointed to look after that proposition and any other matters of local interest. The committee on incorporation reported that th* papers were ready and would be filed in the office of Judge J. P. Stiles of the probate court this morn ing. AT SAN FRANCISCO Alabama Urged to Make Exhibit at Fair INDUCEMENTS MADE Dr. Halstead as Member of Advisory Committee Is Asked to Arouse Sentiment for Ala bama Exhibit ... - — | Dr. Hal F. Halstead. mipcrintomlent of the poultry department of the Alabama State Fair, who was appointed a* a mem ber of the poultry advisory committee of the Panama Pacific International exposi tion. that will be held at San Francisco In 1915, has received a communication from D. R. lively, chief of the department of | live stock, asking him to get in touch with the commercial organizations of the state in reference to an Alabama exhibit at the exposition. The communication recited the fact that Alabama is one of eight states whore no appropriation for participating in tho Panama Pacific exposition has been made, and J)r. Halstead has been requested to create a sentiment for the Alabama ex hibit and to start, a movement looking to a plan to secure the necessary funds for that purpose. The letter follows: "San Francisco, August 26, 1913. I)r. Hal F. Halstead. Advisory Commit tee. Birmingham: “Dear 8ir—The legislature of your state did not see fit to make an appropriation for participation in the Panama-Pacific International exposition. Tn several of the states where a similar condition applies a number of the patriotic citizens are devoting themselves to a plan which pro vides the soliciting of funds for the pur pose indicated. “As a member of the poultry advisory committee, the request is made that you will at once get in touch with the com mercial organizations of your state vig orously urging that your state will not be absent when the rol^ is called at SaA Francisco In 1915. * One of Few Unrepresented “From present indications your state i* one of eight that will not be represented unless action is taken. Every other state in the union has either made a legislative appropriation or has collected funds from its leading business interests so that a proper display of its resources can be made at San Francisco in 1915. There is h patriotic impulse which moves ©very state which is a component part of this lepubllc to join in c elebrating so great hii achievement as the completion of thA Panama canal. “If you are successful in instigating or starting a campaign of this character, please be sure to see that a part of the funds which may be raised will be used in paying shipping expanses and dupli cating premiums that may be won by live stock and poultry from your state at the Panama-Pacific International exposition. Some ot the Argument* “You can use as an argument these facts: No display of the resource* of your great state will be complete without a liberal showing of live stock and poul try; money appropriated for the purpose ii 1111■ 11' d , - or the live stock and poultry growers of fhe state; the maintenance and continuity of agriculture in your state depends largely upon live stock production and restoration, nf fertility to tiie soil incident thereto; dif fering from other exhibits such as art, machinery, manufactures, etc. Live stock must be fed and runs the risk of dying; there is abundant precedent for such action as 20 states gave special premium* or paid shipping expenses on live stock at the World's Fair at St. lsniis in 1904. You cannot be too insistent or begin work too early in this connection. • You con render further service to th* state by writing letters to the fancier* and breeders of the state urging exhibit* at San Francisco in 1915. and by writing letters to the press carrying the same message. These letters should not be confined to the agricultural press, but should go to tlie dailies and weeklies all over the state. ‘Tt Is not too early to begin agitating the question of a concentration of ship ments at a central point for transmission to San Francisco. Convenience, rapidity of transit, the company of farmers and breeders and other advantages will be se cured by this plan. This is a subject that can also he well handled through th*, press of your and surrounding states. “In taking up the question of the stats exhibit with the commission, please bear in mind that under the plan adopted by the department of live stock at the Pan- M amn-Pacific International Exposition dls- I plays of live stock and poultry will he I I on exhibition throughout the entire term from February 30 to December 4. 191F f^The competitions will take pla*e in Oc rrsber and November and specimens in tended for the competitions need not he shipped prior to that time. Your state • •an weil afford to maintain throughout, the exposition r display made up of tile best specimens. Included in the scope of thlr department. “This department Is counting heavily on k your co-op* tailor^and will greatly appre ciate whatever you may do. Yours very ttrly. D. O. l.rVKLY. “Chief of the Department of Live Stock.* fRich Hainli Long, thick, heavy hair. \\ ant this kind^H 'Ayer s Hair Vigor promotes growth. Does not color the hair. o . ^ 1^