Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-16
THE SPORTSMEN'S SHOW
BACKED BY GAME AND FISH PRO-
TECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Movement to Hold n National Conven-
ton I'm This City Within
the Next Year.

The Game and Fish Protective Associa-
ton Of the District of Columbia, at re-
cent meeting of the executive committee.
canvassed proposition made by DIR.
George Henderson to hold a national
sportsmen's show and convention in this
city within the next year. DR.. Walter
Harlan. DIR. VIM P. Young. secretary; DR..
George Henderson, DIR. T. s. Palmer of the
Agricultural Department.. Mr.. Rudolph
Kaufman, Mr.. Edward Neumeyer. Mr.
Henry Talbot and others were present. At
the instance of Maj. Richard Sylvester it
was agreed to consult with Mr.. John Joy
Edson president of the board of trade. and
with Mr.. William s. Knox, president Of the
Business mems Association. with view
of securing the cooperation OF their re-
spective associations toward holding
Potomac river convention this fall. in &C
cordance with the following:
THE question of pure water Is one that
has been given much attention In recent
years, made necessary by changed con-
ditions
Large cities depend upon the streams
which flow through densely settled hills
and valleys for their supply for domestic
and manufacturing purposes. Smaller coHi-
munitieS likewise use river water Tor va
rious purposes. If the river and tributaries
are made the draining canals for the debris
from mills and factories, for decayed ami
NAL and vegetable matter from the hill
SlueS anu SetlletIieItS, lIlOSt ieoiocAl poio"
points Of pollution as well as those imme-
date to such become consumers of the pol
son wastes and suffer the ills that must
follow.
Potomac Water.
"It is a wen-establshed fact that the
world-renowned Potomac river furnishes
water for the consumption Of thousands OF
human beings and that it is yearly becom-
ing more and more contaminated with i'm
nuritiaa only of a character affects
the public health, but of a nature that is
fast destroying the producing and propa-
eating grounds of the most celebrated game
fish known to the world If these condi-
tons are stayed the heath and lives OF
water consumers and those who breathe
the atmosphere surrounding the stream
will be preserved and the ideal paradise for
anglers will be protected and the revenue
derived from thousands Of tourists be
maintained and increased for the hotel,
railroad and other people who entertain
and accommodate the pleasure seeker.
Not only the citizens of the District OF
Columbia. but those of Virginia. Maryland
and West Virginia are concerned in the
betterment of these matters SO far as they
relate to the Potomac and Its dependencies.
They are likewise Interested in the preSer-
walton of game, in the enactment of good
laws therefor and in their enforcement.
That there may be a general interchange
of ideas on these and kindred subjects, a
cooperation and education that Will re-
dound to the benefit of all interested. the
Game and Fish Protective Association of
the District of Columbia invites you TO meet
in Washington, D. c., with representative
citizens from Virginia, West Virginia and
Maryland, on the 10th, 18th and 18th days
of September next, for such purpose. Two
days will be devoted to the business of the
convention, and the third day to social en-
tertainment at the hands Of the associa-
ton and representatives of the board of
trade and the Business Mems Association
of the national capital.
THE Mississippi and Ohio river conven-
tons have been held. and great benefits
have accrued. Why not a Potomac river
convention?
"a profitable, interesting and pleasant &C.
casion is insured. special railroad rates will
be offered and good results be obtained.
The following questions will be consid-
cred:
1.-The Potomac river and its tributaries;
how to stay their pollution.
The preservation and propagation Of
fish; how can 1t best be accomplished.
The protection Of game in Virginia. West
Virginia. Maryland and the District Of Co
lumbia, through uniform laws, and their
proper enforcement"
The Movement Endorsed.
Mr. Edison and Mr.. Knox have given as
surances that the members Of their asso-
Citations will extend every aid and encour-
agement to the proposition, and this report
will be made to meeting of the Game and
Fish Protective Association, which will
shortly be called for that purpose. 1t is
a matter, the association believes, in which
the people of the District are much inter-
ested, and 1t is expected that a sentiment
will be aroused among the residents of
the upper Potomac which will operate in
the ultimate success of the undertaking.
The Game and Fish Association is greatly
encouraged by the hearty support rendered
by Mr.. Edison and Mr.. Knox.
1t is expected that steps will be taken at
this convention to secure the national game
and fish exhibition.