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skin diseases as the mange of animals. Lastly, is it not 
amongst the fungi that we must place the different microbes 
(phthisis, typhoid, etc.) always fighting against our poor 
humanity? If this is so, the part played by fungi must be 
judged with less leniency. In any case, they are without doubt 
the greatest and at the same the smallest transformers con- 
stantly working in aid of nature. — Translated from the French 
of L. Pervinquiere in La Revue Hebdomadaire, 19, 10, '07. 
THE ALASKA-YUKON-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. 
Now that the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition has 
closed, attention is directed toward the next great world's fair 
— the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, which will be held at 
Seattle, Washington, opening June 1, and closing October 
This exposition will be held in a section of the country 
where world's fairs are new and for that and many other rea- 
sons it is expected to be a success, educationally, artistically 
and financially. 
Work on the grounds and buildings is well under way and 
the management expects to have everything in readiness by 
the opening day. The undertaking promises to be different 
from former world's fairs in many ways, but one policy which 
has received general favor is that no money will be asked from 
the Federal Government to assist in the work. 
All the management has asked the Linked States Govern- 
ment is that it participate in the same manner as foreign coun- 
tries and the different states, by erecting buildings and in- 
stalling exhibits therein. Former expositions have been aided 
by the government in many different ways. Outright gifts of 
large sums of money have been made by Congress to some 
world's fairs, while others have negotiated loans. 
The bill that has been introduced at the present session of 
Congress provides an appropriation of $1,175,000 to enable the 
United States to take advantage of the opportunity for effec- 
tive advertising. The money will be apportioned as. follows : 
Building. Exhibit. 
Government $200,000 $350,000 
Alaska 100,000 200,000 
Philippines 75.000 7S^°°° 
Hawaii 50,000 7 5, 000 
Fisheries 50,000 
* The fisheries exhibit is included in the general government 
display. 
