statement that active building permits in that lively municipality now aggregate three-quarters of a million dollars.

Mr. E. C. Carter, member of the Engineers' Club, announces his connection with the Best Bros. Keene's Cement Co. in the capacity of Sales Manager. Mr. Carter's offices will be located in the Syndicate Trust Building.

The report of the committee of engineers on the St. Louis Terminal situation is the subject of comment in the F.A.E.S. Bulletin this month. The committee's conclusions and recommendations were printed in the July Journal.

A STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR MISSOURI. Pursuant to the action taken at the joint meeting of Engineers, Architects and Constructors on June 14th, the committee having the matter in charge prepared the following statement to be sent broadcast throughout the state to interested persons. The statement is signed by H. G. Clymer for the Architects, W. W. Horner for the Engineers and A. P. Greensfelder for the Constructors:

"It has come to the attention of the Architects, Engineers and Constructors of Eastern Missouri, that there should be included in the new state Constitution a provision for a State Board of Public Works.

"The primary functions of such a State Board would be similar to that of every large city in the state, of the adjoining states and the proposed National Board of Public Works in Washington. Unless therefore, Missouri makes provision in its present Constitution for such a Board it will not be keeping abreast of the times.

"When the present Constitution was written forty-five years ago state construction was a very minor matter. Today Missouri is using state funds at approximately Ten Million Dollars per year in construction work of all kinds. The National budget for 1922 indicates that one-fourth of the non-military expenses of the Government is for construction purposes, and doubtless, this proportion will about hold for Missouri.

"As you well know the design and construction of buildings and public works in this state is now scattered through many Bureaus and Commissions. The best interest of the construction industry and the taxpayers of the state, require the elimination of this duplication and waste and the concentration of construction work for the state in one general department. Such concentration will also permit of a real scope in the planning and execution of our state institutions, enabling each legislature to appropriate sufficient funds for immediate needs to be spent along lines to fit in with future general plans.

"The Board of Public Works through an Advisory Council would also have charge of registration of Architects, Engineers and Constructors, would direct competitions for public work and could assist in the establishment of proper building codes, state planning and similar progressive measures.

"The Construction Industry and the various members thereof, owe it to themselves and the public whom they serve, to suggest the best possible measure for the welfare of the state of Missouri and we submit the enclosed draft of the Department of Public Works for your further

suggestion and comment. We hope to have your encouragement and assistance.

"Will you please therefore, send in any suggestions you may have to the Chairman of this Committee and further state if you will attend a Conference to be called in Jefferson City to further this measure and present same to the Constitutional Convention."

The suggested plan of organization for the State Board of Public Works was printed in the June issue of the Journal.

A special committee of engineers, architects and constructors visited Jefferson City on Friday, August 4th, and met the Committee on Officers and Salaries of the State Constitutional Convention for a discussion of the proposed plan for a State Department of Public Works.

The committee consisted of Messrs. W. E. Bryan, Baxter Brown and W. E. Rolfe for the engineers, Henry Wright of St. Louis and S. M. Hitt of Kansas City for the architects and W. C. Mieher of St. Louis and L. S. Coile of Jefferson City for the constructors.

The committee was very cordially received and given a two-hour hearing. Each member made a short talk outlining the advantages of some feature of the plan in which his group was particularly interested, Mr. Rolfe accenting some comparisons with the Board of Public Service of St. Louis and the proposed National Department of Public Works.

The members of the Convention Committee showed marked interest and questioned the joint committee at length in regard to certain aspects and features of the plan.

The hearing closed after arrangements had been made for a second discussion to follow some study by the Convention Committee of data collected during the investigation and formulation of the plan.

ENGINEERS' REPORT ON ROUTES FOR MISSOURI'S

STATE HIGHWAYS.

Rollen J. Windrow, Consulting Engineer, and B. H. Piepmeier. Chief Engineer for the Missouri State Highway Commission, submitted. on July 11, 1922, a report recommending the general location of the State Primary System of Highways as provided for in Section 29 of the Highway Law passed by the 51st General Assembly.

The report is an excellent one and the recommendations are in full accord with the requirements of the Law. Acting for the Associated Societies, Mr. W. E. Bryan, President, on July 26th, sent the following telegram to the Highway Commission:

"Associated Engineering Societies of St. Louis with a membership of one thousand engineers has studied the report of your engineers dated July eleventh. It commends the report as embodying the principles of economy and directness of route which are of paramount importance to the taxpayers and those who will use the highways of the state. The report is in accord with the spirit and letter of the highway law."

A map showing the routes recommended is reprinted on our front

Cover.

CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION FOR A UNION OF ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY.

The following communication has been addressed by the Joint Council of the Associated Engineering Societies of St. Louis to Judge Daniel G. Taylor, Chairman of the Committee on Cities, Towns and Counties of the State Constitutional Convention:

The Joint Council of the Associated Engineering Societies of St. Louis, representing approximately 1,000 engineers residing in St. Louis and St. Louis County, respectfully urges that your Committee endorse, for inclusion in the new State Constitution, a provision which would permit of some form of consolidation of the City and County, if the residents of both so desire. The action of the Council was based upon a report of the Public Affairs Committee of the Societies, which report was drawn up after careful consideration of the matter.

I will not attempt at this time to go into detail relative to the merits of the case. I might, however, cite a few points advanced by our Public Affairs Committee. The question of sanitation, for instance, is one of vital importance to residents of both City and County. Under present conditions the City must provide in its storm water sewers for the flood areas originating in the County lands and must pay the whole cost of this provision. On the other hand, large portions of the County can only be properly sewered by draining into the City of St. Louis, a situation which the City of St. Louis is not prepared to permit without proper compensation. As a result of this situation no well planned system of sewers and drains is possible and the sanitary condition of the community as a whole is seriously affected thereby.

In the matter of subdivision of land, and the laying out of new streets, the City and County, which are practically one as far as living conditions are concerned, are not co-ordinated. Different standards in the development of property have arisen, and there is no provision for connecting the main thoroughfares of the two portions of the community.

The City of St. Louis is now going into St. Louis County for a new water supply, and will be forced to carry its mains through the County. Not only would its work be much simplified through a unified government, but large portions of the county area would be in a position to benefit by the system if it were legally possible.

There are other matters, such as transit facilities, grade crossing eliminations. etc., which present problems common to both City and County. It is evident that the best solution of such questions can only be realized if the City and County are considered as one community.

The Council is not suggesting at this time any particular method by which the proposed unification should be accomplished. We wish, however, to place ourselves at the disposal of your Committee and will be glad to submit, if you so desire, more definite information on this subject.

Let me assure you in conclusion that our organization is vitally interested in this matter and we trust that your Committee will feel

justified in having included in the constitution some enabling legislation along this line. I wish to thank you in advance for your favorable consideration.

(Signed) W. E. BRYAN, President.

GOING AFTER A JOB.

The Engineering Societies Employment Service, 29 West 39th St., New York, has formulated certain suggestions as to procedure on the part of the man seeking employment.

A summary of the suggestions is given here. It is worthy of careful consideration:

Hints.

1. Decide on what you want.

2.

Make sure your qualifications give you an even chance of getting it, but don't think 100 per cent is necessary. Perfection does not exist.

3.

Don't go after a job unless you mean business.

4. There are three factors to every job, viz., advancement, experience, salary. Don't ignore the first two.

5. Remember that the job gets the salary, not the applicant's qualifications.

6. Job-getting is selling one's services. The successful salesman knows his product thoroughly. Study your goods.

Letter-Writing.

1. The object of a letter is to get an interview. Letters don't get jobs.

2. Padding of payrolls is a felony. Padding of letters is equally dangerous for the job-hunter.

3. A letter must: Arouse interest; create desire; prove the case; convince the reader that an interview will be profitable. Hence: Be as brief as is consistent to prove your claims; make no claims not backed by the experience record; always include the experience record.

4.

Attractive packages improve the sale of goods. Therefore typewritten letters on plain business stationery are better than longhand ones on club or personal stationery.

Interviews.

The interview is "the day in court." Getting it is only half the battle. When being interviewed:

1. Be fully confident of your worth, but not presumptuous.

2. Be sure you want the job and be ready to prove why you should get it.

3. Ask a fair market price for your goods. Don't profiteer. Don't be a philanthropist.

4. Assay the three elements-advancement, training, salary-and be guided by the sum of the three in accepting or declining.

Leave in a pleasant, hopeful manner if the job is not decided then and there.

6. A letter of acknowledgment of the courtesy of an interview is good policy following a promising call.

Finally.

Maintain the proper mental attitude. Don't let your morale slump. Nobody wants a grouch or a man who is not sure of himself.

EXAMINATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF SECOND LIEUTENANTS IN THE REGULAR ARMY.

A final examination for appointment of second lieutenants in the Regular Army will be held during the week beginning September 4, 1922. Appointments will be tendered successful candidates as soon as practicable after December 31, 1922.

Applications for appointment should be submitted to the Commanding General of the Corps Area in which the applicant lives or at the military post or station nearest his place of residence. St. Louisans can apply to the Commanding General, Sixth Corps Area, 1819 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, Ill.

To be informed of full details, it is necessary that candidates consult the regulations which have been sent to all military posts and stations.

The age at the time of appointment must be between 21 and 30 years, and a candidate must be a citizen of the United States. Any civilian of the required age who passes the preliminary examination may become eligible to take the final examination by entering one of the following classes:

A Reserve Officer or a member of the Enlisted Reserve Corps.

An officer, warrant officer, or enlisted man of the National Guard. The preliminary examination is conducted under supervision of Corps Area Commanders. It consists of an inquiry into the physical, moral and mental qualifications of an applicant to determine whether or not he has the requisite qualifications to justify his proceeding with the final examination.

The final examination is the same for all candidates. The scope of the mental examination is such as to insure the Army securing men of the requisite educational foundation satisfactorily to follow a career as an Army officer. The elementary part of this examination embraces the subjects of history, grammar, geography, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and physics. The advanced part of the examination consists of a large number of subjects including mathematics, advanced mechanics, surveying, languages, literature, electricity, chemistry, law