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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25
SEALED PnOrOo1Ls.

csnfrsf sfsis Hospital.
PetsrsbnrE, Va, June, 1910
ing this hospital with supplies for
oeivsd until r. X. July sth, 1910.
In addition to the usual quarterly
supplies, We request bids for pine
wood. fresh meats and drugs. Con-
tracts for wood. meats and drugs,
awarded for three or twelve months
at tho discretion ~ the Special
Board.
pital stores. free Of charge. The
Special Board reserves the right TO
reject any or all bids, Lists. speoi-
lfcations, ETC., may be obtained at the
hospital or from
g. J. HURT,
Steward.
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Wants
Wants
Want Ad. Rates

One cent per word when paid in advance No paid ad
taken for less than cents
No Ads taken for less than twenty-five cents when
phoned in charged at the counter
Contract rates much less Phone Madison 1888 and
MrGarrison, Manager of Classified Department, will CALL
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FLATS
FOR SALE

Allen Ave.--S rooms, brick, electric
light, low pressure steam heat, new and
modern. Price 5000.
Rowland Street, rooms, brick, elec-
trio light, hot water heating system, new
and modern. Price $4,750
Floyd Ave- rooms, white brick,
electric light, furnace heat, modern and
new. Price $4,000
Park Ave--Modern s-roora house
Price So, $50
Stuart Ave.--Modern Groom house,
latrobe and gas range. Price 5000.
Highland Park,--Two new attractive
homes, hot and cold water bath, latrobe,
range-one with 20 fl. lot; other with 35
#, lot. One square to car line. Price
81, 500 each, Terrns: Monthly pay
msnts or otherwise.
Highland Park.-Block Of 80 lots
See u.s.
West Main Street lots in City--200 IT,
front at SIS. 800 fl. front corner, at $40.
GARRETT h co.
Phone Monroe 733. 1909 +. Main st.
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Harvard s,Amuse.

BOSTON, MASS, June 25.--Har-
ward will, at commencement next
week. confer the degree of A. NJ, upon
j, Pierpont Morgan, and LID, upon
Gov. Hughes, OF New York. The de-
gree Is TO be given Mr.. Morgan for
his learning in arts and for his gifts
to art museums throughout the world.
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FOR SALE.

s120--FINE TONED UPRIGHT PIANO
$l2e per week pays for II; small
square piano, $40; reliable. $500;
Player Piano. s345; easy terms; open
saturday evening until o'clock;
send for bargain list. CRAFTS,
Fifth and Grace streets.
VIE ARE OFFERING UNUSUAL Low
prices on our line Of Ranges, Manteis
and thing; now Is the time TO save
money IL you are interested. VA
PLUMBING 81 HEATING Co, 70 ~
Ninth street,
wALTHAM AND ELGTN WATCHES
with twonty-year gold filled cases.
enly $3.50. sTEINERs. l4t1 East
Main street.
FOR sALE--ELEcTRIc FANS OF ALL
kinds, both new and second hand.
complete STOCK; prices rigat; also
hand; ELECTRIC + Q UIPM f n I
CORP. ]. c. HERBERT. Mgr. IL No
Twelfth street. phone Madison acre
LA roUcHE CLEANS GLOVES. lee
iSc.. acc. each. Monroe 2sis.
BATH ROOM AND KITCHEN COM
fort make a comfortable summer at
home; we can supply you with all
Ihese comforts we are selling the
Detroit Jewel Gas Range and other
standard makes Of Gas Ranges De-
troll Jewel Heaters for hot water In
your bath room and all those mex
pensive applia for bath and Kilt
chen. VA PLUMBING * HEATING
CO. 70 n, Ninth street.
COLUMBIA INDEsTRUCTIBLE CYLIN-
der records 55c. four minute. soc
and last forever, THE TALKING
MACHINE CO. 2o7 North Fifth street.
LA TOUCHE REPAIRS, ALTERS, RE-
lines Ladies' and gents garments. 6
South Second. Phone Monroe 24ls.
GET cANoPY UMBRELLAS WHILE
It In hot we put them on free, and
only charge for umbrella; II you
cant walt, we have runaoouts with
them already on. and you can buy
both together BRISTOW-WOR-
SHAM CO. i4i7 E. Main.
LEATHER SUIT CASES AND HAND
MAIN STREET LOAN OFFICE.
STANDARD PIANO; UPRIGHT. MA
been nsed n short time; stool and
scarf included; siss: terms. si.25 per
week. CRAFTS. Fifth and Grace
streets.
100 TAILOR MADE SUITS. LATEST
shades and styles; worth double our
gT 1'ssiE i EoSs oF SFRlsERs MAIN
Low PRICES ON ALL RANGES; SEE
US now while the prices are low; all
standard makes. which means a great
deal when you want repair VA
PLUMBING q HEATING CO. rs y.
Ninth street.
LA TOUCHE CLEANS AND DYES
ostrich feathers any shade, soc, each
8 South Second street Monroe 24is
FoR sALE-oNE GROCERY WAGON
and one horse truck; they are
new and our own make: also several
top buggy. one rubber tired phaeton
and repairing and rubber firing q
speciality. W. II. MADISON 81 Co.
/ itfo Il. Cary street
ONE HEAVY SIZE PONY WAGON;
pons ta 20 ..s ,h aha RRRIsToW
woRsHAM CO. I4i7 +. Main.
LARGE AsoRTMEST OF LADIES'
bracelets, neck chains and loekets.
rings, etc. at less than factory cost.
sTEINERs MAIN STREET LOAN
OFFICE
MAKE YOUR BATH ROOM SANITARY
health: we employ experts In this
line VA. PLUMBING Il HEATING
Co. N. Ninth street.
LA TOUCHE sTEAMS AND FRENCH
cleans clothes, ladies' and gents. s
South Second. Monroe 241s.
tii5--PIANOI.A PLAYER IN GOOD
condition: has been used carefully:
mahogany case: easy terms; send for
player list THE CRAFTS PIANO
Co, Fifth and Grace streets,
FOR WAGONS GO TO RICHARDSON
BROS. N6 Brook avenue
Ss5--CHIcAGO COTTAGE ORGAN
magnificent walnut case; sweet tone.
has been used carefully; soc. per week
buys 1t. CRAFTS, Fifth and Grace
streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

g., 600 FOR THREE ROOM FRAME
Blair street. renting for $z5A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25
VIRGINIA. BEACH.

VIRGINIA BEACH.
WILSON COTTAGE, VIRGINIA BEACH
Ocean front, frst class home. album
Aant table OF the best the market
and see affords. terms reasonable
Address Mrs. u. w. WILSON, Va.
Haa rh
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

Floyd Ave- rooms, white brick,
electric light. furnace heat modern and
new. Price $4,000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
SEE THESE BARGAINS BEFORE
BUYING.

FIVE 3 ROOM FRAME, NORTH 18TH,
rented colored tenants for 1890. ss,sve
buys them IL per cent investment.
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RENT LIST.
J. d. CARNEAL il son
6 North Eleventh Street.

We will gladly give any information
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

West Main Street lots in City-200 IL.
front at SIS. 800 #. front corner, at $40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

FOR sAI.B---NIcE LOT OF CHURCH
pews. Apply JACOB UMI.AUE, T0s
w. Main street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

Rowland Street. IS rooms, brick, elec-
tric light, hot water heating system, new
and modern. Price ALSO,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25
BUSINESS WANTS.

POULTRY, PETS AND LIVE STOCK.
F0R ExTE~WNffE WFTSTSB0TTEs.
white and brown leghorns; games
gold ftsh always on hand; one young
alligator; also hay, grain, meal. mill
feed and all kinds OF poultry foods.
THE BROAD STREET PET STORE.
4os w. Broad street. Phone, Madison,
ISL,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

Thinning AND PLUMBING.

NEVER SINCE CHRISTOPHER Co
lumbus discovered America, has our
superior In the timing. plumbing
ami gas ntting business been found;
Honest prices, superior work. gcner-
al satisfaction and promptness are
a few OF our well known character
istlcs. l. w. DORSET q CO. ils y
Seventh street Phone. Madison 9sfT
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

GARRETT h co.
Phone Monroe 733. 1909 4. Main st
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

Allen Ave--S rooms, brick, electric
light, low pressure steam heat, new and
modern Price 5000.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

$500 FOR BEAUTIFUL BARTON
Heights home, room frame. slate
roof. all conveniences Terms TO
suit. A bargain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

Park Ave Modern s-roorn house
Price SO, $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25
WALL PAPER.
MIsCELLANEnrs.


WE COVER AND REPAIR UAfBREL-
las and parasois and make them TO
order with your own goods at very
reasonable prices. Phone. Monroe.
2i0e
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25
Wants

LOST.
E0sfT~ BETwETN' HfffdffExND PINK
and Eighth and Main streets. either
on car or In the street. a ladies' watch
and fob engraved on inside OF case,
from willie to yirgie, Xmas. 1909
reward IL returned to Mitchell q
HotchkjEs city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

NORTH POLE PRESSING CLUB; WE
do French and steam cleaning; also
dysing; ladies' work q speciality. best
work In thu city for the least money;
Monroe 1TSe. NJ. PRICE. Mgr, SIS w.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

HAVE you TRIED OUR NEW SYs-
like new. Yeathsrs, gloves and slip
pere cleaned 1t short notice; let US
clean them once and you will lot Va
have them again. We clean and rem
mems apparel: we pay spressage one
way on any out Of town work.
GWOrE'g FRENCH DRY CLEANING
Co. soS North Second street. Phone
Aadin0u I16S.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

InANsFnnRING AND HAULING.
TRANSFERRING AND HAULING OF
all kinds furniture and piano NOV
ond e4reet, residence 706 Munford
street. Riahmend Va Phone. Madi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

wANTEp-PosITToN BY A YOUNG
lady with eighteen months experience
in Office TO do clerical work. Phone
Madison SkeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

81 AGENTS WANTED.
13ENT8NEW fNvENTToNi NEvEH
money; Automatic Hams Fastener
horse oYnars villa aOout them, nsiil
on sightj AnyQpn ketting territory
can make Eostunei 8res sample ID
ID III T Fssifiss Co. + 49,. 6issin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

Stuart Ave.--Modern Groom house
latrobe and gas range. Price 5000.
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CLEANING AND PRESSING.

co TO THE BEST PLACE IN THE
West End, when you want your
clothes cleaned and pressed all wor 4
guaranteed irst class. j. r. HERE-
LEY, JR-, 3ls w. Main street Phone
Monroe 1873
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

$3.50 FOR . ROOM HOME HIGHLAND
Park with 140x140 lot. fine location,
all conveniences, fruit terms reason
able,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-06-25

HAIR TONIC,
MORE or NELs0NTE -fgxfR fDNrr
sold in Richmond than all the rest
combined: there is reason; price
only 60c
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19

One great trouble about the corn
crop in Kentucky is that the average
farmer is not willing to do the nee.
essary work in person to get good
seed.
1t has been a practice on this place
for many years that every ear of
corn before it is shelled shall pass
through my hands, after the corn
has been shucked and already select
ed by my old colored man, who is a
first class Kentucky farmer and who
feels that he has a personal interest
in me and mine and the whole layout
at Wheatlands.
After picking it over, it is nubbed,
sheIled, and put through sorter-a
machine that makes four classes of
it-and it is sent out with a guaran-
tee to germinate SO per cent.
This work can be done by any far
mer in some way and will increase
his stand of corn 25 to so per cent
provided he gives the same careful
attention to preparation of seed beds
and will wait until the ground gets
some warmth in it-say until the
18th or goth of April-before he
plants. Plant corn in checks-2, 3
or stalks in each hill, according
TO the productiveness Of the soil; use
roller Immediately behind planter,
and after corn is up cultivate shall
low from the start and afterwards.
Shallow means not exceeding two
inches. Lay aside your double shov-
els and other big shovels-use these
little ID tooth scratch backs. If the
ground gets packed and they do not
take hold to suit you close them up
and put on weight. This takes more
labor, but one such going over is
worth more to a corn crop than
double or thrice the other.
Thin corn when it is 3 to 6 inches
high and stop cultivation when shoul-
der high. Afterwards cut weeds
with hoe.
CHAS. E. BARKER.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19
BARKER ON CORN
Importance of Selecting Good Seed Discussed
By Progressive Farmer

C. while looking at Prof. Hol-
den's display of corn sized it up as
IAN ordinary lot" My own opinion
was that there was not an ear Of it |
would plant even should every grain
germinate. Is it not a fact that
there is not enough Importance at
tached to the quality of the grain?
Size, shape and number are all very
important, but is not what makes up
this grain even more so? A grain
of corn however perfectly shaped it,
or the ear it grows on may be, is
not desirable from my standpoint if
it is dull, lifeless, showing no glaze
in its finish or oil in its make up, take
ears at the corn shows and pass your
hand over them from end to end and
the rough, husky ends of the grains
prove conclusively that there is
much in the make up of these grain s
that is utterly undesirable in first
class corn for general farm purposes.
That this class may suit the dis
tiller is possible, as having more
bran it may produce a better slop.
but am sure it is not best for man
or beast nor will it produce as much
grain as smoother corn, with more
glossy finish, that always shows rich
ness in its oily, nutritious appear
ance. Again you will find in these
rough end grain varieties larger
cob than in the smoother varieties,
and as consequence fewer ears to
stalk and fewer stalks to acre. You
will notice in Lessons from Corn
Shows" Prof. Garman says on page
285: IAN ear of Hickory King
(class I6. sample y yielding S65 per
cent. of shelled corn" He also re-
ports the biggest yield as only two
tenths of one per cent. more on an
ear of large cob variety, When you
take into this test the fact the small
er cob corn will produce one and a
half to two ears on any soil that will
produce one ear of the larger cob,
due to the lesser amount of cob and
stalk and more stalks per acre, it i;
easy to see which is best for the
farmer to grow.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19

FemDrOke, n.y., FeD, 10, l9lU
Mr.. EDITOR
Nothing that demands the atten
ton Of the farmer at this season
should have more careful and per-
sonal attention than the selection Of
the seed for the corn crop.
1t can be as truly said that moth
ing is given so little care and person
al attention. ! believe it is the case
on two.thirds of the farms to send
hired man to the crib when planting
time comes and tell him to get out
the seed corn" or to send an order
to some northern or western seed
corn distributor at 2 or or more
dollars per bushel to get what he has
seen in big ears, in big advertise
ments purporting big yields. H. many
instances the corn comes in such con.
dition that it is apparent at once that
there has been "a job put up on the
farmer, 35 to so per cent. rotten or
damaged so it will not germinate
and none of it such corn as one
wants to grow. There has been as
much imposition played on farmers
by seed corn sellers as has been by
our fruit tree peddlers and lightning
rod agents.
A matter of lightning rods or
fruit trees is small compared to a
crop of corn, the most important Of
all the products of America.
| was at Frankfort when Prof.
Holden made an address on testing
seed corn and illustrated it with his
trays. that showed the corn at diff
erent stages of germination-with
mat coverings, ETC., and generous
display of ears Of corn-all quite
entertaining and edifying hut alto
gether unnecessary here. where we
have ample season to grow any vari'
ETY. of corn to maturity. Such tests
in the north and west may be neces
sary, where the seasons are short
and where they insist on growing a
d big cob. soft grained corn that is
full Of sap and immature when frost
comes, and when frozen weakeni
very greatly its termination. Mr.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19
COOK IN SANTIAGO
Explorer in Good Health and
Wants Peace.

Santiago, Chill, Feb. IA. - DR..
Frederick A. Cook arrived here from
Valdivia to night. He was accom-
panied by his wife.
The explorer seemed to be in per-
feet health but disgusted at being
met by the representatives of news
papers. He said he wanted to be
left in peace and declined absolutely
to be interviewed.
AS on the trip from Montevideo to
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19

Valdivia, Cook travelled under the
name of Craig. The woman who ac-
companied him used persuasion to
prevent him from speaking. They
took rooms at the Oddo hotel. where
they left wo-d that they would not
receive anybody. A detective &C.
companied them to the place from
Valdivia.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19
Kentucky Bank Closed.

Madisonville, Ky..Feb. 13.-The
First National Bank of Nortonsville
has closed its doors. The officers an
nounce that the bank has not proved
paying concern but that the de-
positors will be paid in full.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19
DIR. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription

call" humbug, but made for pupose-to
cure md irg of
womany organism
REMEDY n
ma up by a E2351oS
regularly graduated physician of %IINNW
rience i'm treating peculiar diseases
delicate Or6anizafiOn, ~
skilled specialist
FOL wOma inentS NNMN8m
dru66fStS %Rk#W
il ne B
pOiSOn) injurious habit-fOrmin6 -
o.
nOta to print
foolish well dangerous take medicine the composition of which know
nothing Therefore dishonest
makeup leading medical all
schools Send Booklet
addition free advice will otbomd
page book "Ihe Medical Adviser
will send 81 t mailing Onb.
in
Coated take candy
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-02-19
$4,000

To loan on first class real estate se--
curity. See T. S. KNIGHT & co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-19

culture of the United States government. the
biological survey has been Of great service 10
the farmers OF the United States and to all
men engaged either directly or indirectly IN
any form Of agricultural pursuits. When the
survey was threatened with extinction Few
years ago by the apparent intention OF con-
gress to refuse II an appropriation. the farm-
ers OF the United states with the bird pro-
tectors and the real sportsmen, rose In us ue-
tense and saved It. The survey probably VIII
be SHARED to continue its useful work as long
as the agricultural department has existence.
The history of bird protection In the United
States naturally and Of right, is connected with
the history of two organizations. the various
state Audubon societies for the protection OF
wild birds, and the American Ornithologsts
union Recently William butcher OF new
York who is the president OF the National AS
sociation of Audubon societies and fellow OF
the American Ornithologists' union. told the
ornithologists OF the world assembled In con-
vention in European city the story OF the
bird protection movement in North America
Mr. butcher and all the other officers OF the
National Association Of Audubon societies are
men who have devoted their lives to the study
Of birds and to their protection.
celebrated French scientist said not long
ago that IL the bird life we're to be swept OUT
of existence man could survive only rev
months. Because Of the rayages Of the insects
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-19
CR4NE ar ann
6RAlz[y. A5SO(HHU0MIl =
NIaROEN M ZO2llA,
hX1<D IN PERFQRx4NlT
OF OLTy

now held In check by the birds. the vegetation
creatures would be destroyed by the insect
enemies. So II would seem that II this French
scientist is right. that In making their fight
for the birds the defenders have been making
their fight for man. q fact which is not ap
preciated by some of those who would suffer
were It not for the constant saving efforts Of
men whom on occasion they have seen ut to
call cranks
To lead up to the establishment Of the Au-
dubon societies, Of which nearly every state
In the Union has one. II might be said that II
was not until the year 1883 that the public In
the United States awakened to the fact that
too many wild birds were being slaughtered,
largely for millinery ornaments and other dec
orative purposes. In addition, thousands OF
song and insectivorous birds were killed annu-
ally for food. In his story Of the movement
for bird protection President butcher told of
the beginnings of the crusade to save the
lives of the songsters which year by year were
coming back to the farm and the garden in
greatly decreased numbers. Mr.. butcher said.
speaking of the condition in 1888:
.sThe newspapers published items almost
daily on the subject. and many strong edito-
rails we're written. A quotation from one OF
these entitled The Sacrifices OF Song Birds
will show the earnestness of the press In re-
spect to the situation: The destruction Of
American wild birds fer millinery purposes
has assumed stupendous proportions The I'M
. holy work gives employment to a vast army
of men and women and this army wages its
campaign Of destruction with diabolical per-
lection of system
THE editorial in question further refers
to details of the work published In other col
umus of the paper, which furnishes evidence
OF the CHASTITY character OF the business. The
logical result of this newspaper agitation was
that the American Ornithologists' union at It's
annual meeting held In New York city Sep
TENDER 30, 1884, appointed a committee Of its
members to Investigate the extent of the al
legged Wild bird destruction and to devise
means to stop the slaughter by legal or any
other legitimate method.
eThis committee found that the claims OF
the press and OF individuals were not in the
least exaggerated. but on the other hand did
not fully represent the terrible inroads that
were being made on the non-game birds.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-11-19

N.,,or., association of Audubon Societies ior
49, p.s.acs,~,r 90 wild Birds and Animals mas
rasultad although In the interim tnere weIo
many. ner,ods when the outlook Tor oird plo
lection In North America seemed doo"ed ~
failure"
II was the result OF an appeal mace 70
congress- nv the council Of the Ornithologlsts
nnon that led congress to vote an appropria'
ton of $4,000, the money to De aoniini'.
under the direction of the department VI as
riculture for the purpose OF taxing means -
save the lives Of the native american '''1
which were useful to man
Az William butcher says further In MS
story of the protective movement
'In recognition OF the action taken py ,no
American Ornithologists' union In securing tne
appropriation. the secretary oil agriculture IN
yited the council OF the union to select SUI
,or,ntendent TO carry on the work and at
SUBSEQUENT meeting held in Washington, Dr.
clinton Hart Merriam was selected as the SUI
nersntepdent and DR.. Albert X. Fisher as MS
assistant Both OF these noted ornithoiogists
were among the founders OF the American VI
nithologists' union"
II was from this humble beginning that the
nresent biological survey, division OF the
United States department OF agriculture. mas
grown. II is perfectly apparent from the let
ters which agriculturists send to Washington
constantly that che work Of the biological sur
vey has It's value appreciated more and more
every YEAR. The survey has published great
mass of valuable statistics Of the food habits
OF birds and their relation to agriculture and
forestry.
As has been said, there are Audubon soci-
cites for bird protection In nearly every state
in the Union They are afiiliated in one great
society called the National Association of Au-
dubon societies. The writer Of this article
from personal knowledge can speak OF the be-
ginnings Of one of the largest and most &C
tive Of the state organizations.
Persons who were known to be interested In
birds were asked to meet to form protective
organization good many persons not par
ticularly interested In bird protection also
were invited. Several women came to that
Arst meeting, wearing the plumage OF wild
birds In their hats At first the society In
tended to do It's work by persuasive mission
airy efforts, and along this line to a consider
able extent the endeavor has been ever since.