Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1892-01-15

dence relating to every branch Of
industry is solicited. The miner from
this time forward can begin the work
Of collecting specimens for this exhibit,
aud while q solicitor may not at press
ent be able to visit each mine, it is
desirable that the Commissioner
should know what the various mines
now being worked are doing, and
what may be expected of them in the
future.
THOSE ENGAGED IN THE MANU-
rACTURE OF LUMBER,
and best acquainted with our great
timber resources, are invited to COR
respond with this office on all matters
pertaining to forestry. The size Of
large trees known to exist, the extent
and varieties of all timber in their
particular locality, and the probable
cost of transporting such specimens
to the most convenient railroad sta.
ton, either in the rough, hewn or
polished state, in any size not to
exceed seven feet in length, may be
utilized.
AGRICULTURE.
Those interested or employed in
the various branches Of agriculture,
horticulture and stock raising are ex-
pected to contribute, and should be-
gin now to form their plans and set
apart their grounds, preparatory to
raising an exhibit for both the years
of 1892 and 1898, SO that if the crop
of the present year should fail in part,
we may be able to make up on that OF
the following.
THERE ARE QUARRIEs OF BUILDING
STONE
AND marble IN this State and beds OF
clay and mica and veins of coal, in
many instances unsurpassed in beauty,
texture and durability. All infor>
nation in regard to these, their pro-
bable extent and cost of WORKING
should be furnished to the Commits.
sioner, aud small samples of all the
various native products of our State
will be useful and acceptable to this
office.
A BUILDING FOR IDAHO
will be erected on the grounds of the
great exhibition, in the construction
of which every species and variety of
building material native to tho State
will appear. This will be built mainly
for the pleasure and accommodation
of Idaho visitors, while at tho same
time it will afford an attractive exhibit
OF the great possibilities of our State
in the product of lumber, brick. stone,
marble and other building material.
THE HUNTER, TRApPER AND TAxIDER
are especially urged to come forward
with exhibits of all the varieties of
our native birds and animals. Special
inducements will be offered.
THE WOMEN OF THE STATE
are invited to take an active part in
forwarding this great work, by the
exhibition of such articles of their
skill and industry as they belt know
how to contribute. Anything and
everything relating to woman's work;
all that will afford proof OF what the
hands, hearts and brains of American
women are doing for America, will
be acceptable and gladly received
Especially are they requested to
furnish decorations for tho Idaho
building, such as plants, shrubbery,
sketches, paintings, etc.
Already the Commissioners has
visited prominent towns in the north,
and he is in correspondence with
leading men in various parts OF the
State, and every assurance is guaran-
teed that material aid will be forth.
coming, for the complete success of
ldaho's exhibit.
All communications relating to this
important subject should be addressed
to James M. Wells, Com missioner,
Boise City, Idaho.