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Show TO WORK FOR National Congress to Meet at EI Paso. Call and Plans of Twelfth Annual Gathering, Nov. 15 to 18. Information for All Interested in Conserving tho Great Natural Ecsources of Country. The twelfth National Irrigation congress con-gress will b6 held at El Paao. Tex., November No-vember 15 -to 18 (Inclusive), 19W. All who aro Interested in conserving the great natural resources of the country, extending the habitable area, Increasing tho products of the land, Insuring greater stability of prosperous conditions, making occupations upon tho land attractive, the extension of internal trade and commerce, and a wider knowledge of a great economic eco-nomic movement which haa for Its ultimate ulti-mate object the upbuilding of an empire within tho borders of a great Nation, are Invited to attend this congress. Plan of Organization. Tho organization of this congress will bo as follows: Tho permanent officers of tho congress, Including the chairmen of the sections. Members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives. Governors of States and Territories. Embassadors. Ministers and other representatives rep-resentatives of foreign nations and colonics. col-onics. 1 . Members of State and Territorial Irrigation Irriga-tion commissions. Ton delegates to be appointed by the Governor of each Stato and Territory. Four delegates to bo appointed by the Mayor of each city of more than 25,000 population. Two delesatcs to bo appointed by tho Mayor of each city of less than 23,000 population: Two delegates, each duly accredited by any Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trado, Commercial club or other commercial commer-cial body. Two delegates, each duly accredited by any regularly organized irrigation, agricultural agri-cultural or horticultural society. Two delegates, each duly accredited by any regularly organized society of engineers. engi-neers. Two delegates, each duly accredited by any agricultural college, or college or university uni-versity having a chair of hydraulic engl-nearlng, engl-nearlng, forestry, or other subject related to tho general purposo cf the congress. Only Those Interested. It Is respectfully suggested that In the appointment of delegates, persons should be selected who aro sincerely Interested In and purposo attending tho congress, and that appolntmenty bo mado as early as possible. - Please have full name and poslofflco address ad-dress of delegates mailed to Executlvo Chairman, Twelfth National Irrigation Congress, El Paso. Texas, that thcy may receive special Information which will bo mailed to each delegate not later than October 15, 1501. Tho work of tho congress has been so greatly enlarged through tho Increased Interest In-terest In matters pertaining to Irrigation that tho executive committee has decided to svstomatlzo tho work of the next congress con-gress according to tho provisions In articles arti-cles 3 and 5 of our constitution; conso-c quently. the work of the twelfth congress has been divided into five sections, their titles and chairmen being shown on this letter-head. Each section will bo conducted by a chairman who will be recognized as an eminent authority in his line, which Insures In-sures a thorough exposition of the respective respec-tive subjects through tho presentation of papers, addresses and discussion by the most eminent men interested In forestry. Irrigation, climatology and their correlated subjects. Highly Instructive. It Is confidently predicted.' that the coming congress will be more highly instructive in-structive and entertaining than any congress con-gress which has preceded 1L El Paso, tho western metropolis of tho Lone Star Stato. and on tho border-line of Old Mexico, is making preparation for tho largest congress, In point of attendance, attend-ance, which we havo ever held. A general committee of its ablest citizens, citi-zens, supported -by tho unanimous sentiment senti-ment of tho city. Is arranging a programme pro-gramme for tho entertainment of tho delegates del-egates which would require too largo a space to print In this call, but is so unique In character an to be Interesting and enjoyable to all. A comprehensive exhibit of tho products of Irrigation will be installed adjoining tho great convention hall, especially constructed con-structed for this congress. Irrigation In various phases will bo shown, which will include mechanics and electrical machinery and appliances. Ainplo hotel accommodations can bo assured as-sured to every delegate. Special railroad rates havo been made to apply from all parts of tho United States to this congress, tho rates being tho lowest ever mado to any 'convention. Apply early to your nearest railroad agent, so as to inauro tho rates being mado oppllcablo from your section. Of Great Importance. All newspapers and other publications aro earnestly requested to give wldo publicity pub-licity to this official call, and to impress upon their readers tho far-reaching importance im-portance of this congress. . Tho vice-president and member of tho executive committee for each State arc urged to make tho provisions of this call as widely known as possible, nnd insuro tho largest possible delegations from their respective States. Every Stato in tho Union Is vitally and directly Interested in tho sybjocts to bo discussed In the coming congress. In the various sections Information will bo dlspensod regarding tho Increasing of groductlon by Irrigation in tho Atlantic talcs as well as In tho Pacific section: forestry problems Id New England und along tho Appalachian chain, as well as along the Rockies and Sierras; engineering engineer-ing applied to protect from tho devastation devasta-tion by Hoods; drainage of the submerged areas; directing and conducting liiie water to Its most beneficial use; climatology, clima-tology, with special reference to tho ser- vlco of the weather bureau throughout the United States, and rural settlement, with special reference to tho disposition of the surplus man. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. By C. B. Boothe, Chairman; H. B. Max- GENERAL CO IIMITTE AT EL PASO. . Ey W. W. Turney, Chairman; A. w. GlfTord. Secretary. Approved: W. A. Clark. President and Ex-ofllclo Member Executive Committee. |