The Florida star., 1908-10-02


one can remain long I'm the west with
out becoming Interested to a certain
extent IN the unusual arts Of the red
men Some OF the western. people are
intensely interested in this subject,
and they are anxious that a similar
appreciation should spread to other 10
eallties; hence they win see to 1t that
the Indians are given considerate
treatment.
Another incidental feature Of the
congress VIII be the display OF FIRE
works on an unusually large scale
Drawn In lines Of fire several large
Irrigation projects are to be displayed
before the visitors. In order to accom-
pIlsh this IL win be necessary to have
the fireworks spread over a space 400
feet long. One evening the Elephant
Butte dam Is to be shown, together
with a perspective Of the surrounding
country. On another evening the big
Roosevelt dam In Arizona will be re-
produced, along with a view OF the
country around It. On the other nights
there will be general displays OF fire.
works. In addition to this the town
viii be illuminated.
The mission style OF architecture has
been adopted for practically all Of the
buildings, In accordance with a COM
mon practice In the southwest. The
convention hall, which is made OF
brick and cement, will contain seats
for $500 delegates and 1000 visitors.
The guests are to occupy the gallery.
This hall cost $4,000, and $15O,OOO
more was spent on other buildings.
The exposition grounds are a mile
and a quarter from convention hall,
the two being connected by electric
cars. A large mission arch forms the
entrance to the grounds. Once inside
the visitors will see a number Of build
ings, the majority Of which are low
structures made Of cement, although
In some cases adobe Is used because OF
It's historic interest In the southwest.
There will be model irrigated farms,
where products Will be shown In all
stages Of development. A thornless
cactus garden, designed by Luther Bur
bank, will be one Of the novelties.
Railroads upon whose lines irrigated
lands are located have planned a num-
Der Of especially attractive exhibits
where pictures and products will give
a complete history Of the movement for
irrigation, from Kansas to California.
A building constructed Of cereals will
contain an exhibit Of the agricultural
products Of San Miguel county. Next
to this will be a miniature mountain.
the interior OF which will contain an
auditorium, which is a reproduction Of
worked out coal room. The entire
operation Of coal mining will be shown
by means OF moving pictures. Across
the road from this is the building In
which will be the general exhibits.
Next to this are the horticultural and
agricultural buildings. Popular amuse.
ments will be offered at building call
ed the Heidelberg.
In machinery hall will be found the
pumps, dltching machinery and other
mechanical devices used by irrigation
lists. In addition there will be an edu-
cational building, a forestry building
constructed Of logs and a structure put
up by Colfax county. Complete dis
plays OF the products OF irrigation
grown In Arizona will be included In
this group.
On account OF the large number OF
valuable prizes that have been offered
there will " a splendid showing OF
fruits Of all latltudes. from the oranges
and lemons Of the south TO the apples
of the north. On account of the In
structive character of the exhibits Il
Is certain that there will be a large at
tendance OF those who have Joined tho
rapidly increasing number Of the devo
tees OF irrigation. Every state will bC
represented by delegates, and 1t is prac
tically certain that Vice President Fair
banks Will be one OF the chief speak
ers. President Roosevelt, who is deep
ly interested In the development OF tn,
: west, invariably sends a message to b,
read at the opening Of the national lr
: rigation congress.
President DiaZ has ordered Eattal
ion Of troops from the Mexican army
to Albuquerque. and with the soldier:
will come the Eleventh regiment hand
the hest military musical organization
! In Mexico. There will be 1000 soldier.
of the United States army. ami all q
the cadets from the New Mexico Mill
tary institute ut Roswell are 10 tak'
part In the exercises. An official sou
. venir book of 200 pages Is being print
2 ed for distribution ut the congress.
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