The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-01-12

mas DECK Salu ana Written ABOUT III
West Virginia Agricultural Expert
neat Staten we are frequently ask
ed what kind of an institution it is.
To make the matter plain we will
again explain and hope our farmers
will all subscribe for the NEW Do
MIsIos and then they will be inform
ed ofall such matters.
Under LAW passed by Congress
known as the Hatch Act the Station
was established. This act provides
for maintaining a similar Station in
each State and Territory. The OBJ
ject for which these station swere es-
tablished is set forth in the follow
ing section of the act:
"SEc.2 That il shall be the object
and duty of said Experiment Sta
tion to conduct original researches
or verify experiments on the physiol-
ogy of plants and animals; the di-
seases to which they are A1eyerally
subject, with the remedies for the
same; the chemical composition of
useful plants at their different stages
of growth; the comparative advan-
tages of rotating cropping as pursu-
ed under varying series of crops;
the capacity of new plants or trees
for acclimation; the analysis of soils
and water; the chemical composition
of maEures, natural or artificial,
with experiments designed to test
their comparative effects on crops of
different kinds; the adoption and
value Of grasses and forage plants;
the composition and digcstibility of
the different kinds of food. for do
nestle animals; the scientific and
economic questions involved in the
production of butter and cheese; and
such other researches or experiments
bearing directly on the agricultural
industry of the United States as may
in each be deemed advisable. having
due regard to the varyil G conditions
and needs Of the respective States or
Territories.
Another section provides that each
station shall receive from the gener-
al government fifteen thousand dol
lars annually for its support, and that
Bulletins shall be printed and dis
tributed free among the farmers of
the State in which it is located, Civ
ing the results of the experiments
and Investigations made. Bulletin
No. l, giving the organization
and work of the station so far was
issued last week and sent to 10000
farmers throughout the State. No.
2 will be issued this week and sent
to all farmers who request it and as
many others as can be found until
the edition is exhausted. Others
will follow at brief intervals.
Hence it will be seen that the sta
ton is established and maintained
wholly in the interest ofour farmers.
1t only remains for them to become
familiar with it's workings and to
profit by its Investigations. In his
first Bulletin Prof. Myers, the Direc-
tors, says.
1.-THE Director will be especially
glad to meet the farmers in their
conventions, and we hope that our
friends will notify us of the time and
place of their meetings and the Sta
ton will always endeavor to have a
representative pres ent to take part.
"There is one caution that we de
sire. to throw out at the beginning Of
our work, and that is that our Sta
ton Laboratory is not intended as
an advertising medium for mineral
springs, minerals or mining schemes.
All specimens sent in for examina-
ton will be held until such time as
we can attend to the work economi-
cally with other work of the same
kind. All sample received here,
which upon their face bear evidence
of an attempt to secure private profit
at public expense, will not receive
attention. Our Laboratories will be
for the special kind of work
contemplated in the law, and we hope
that this will be carefully noted and
remembered.
1--WE will test any kind of seeds as
to purity and terminating power;
examine soils, grasses, folders, feed
stufIs, weeds, insects, insect powders,
fertilizers, moulds, fungi; inyesti-
gate prevailing diseases among ami
mails and plants; experiment on the
adaptahility of various species Of
grains, fruits, grasses and forage
crops; assist in organizing Creamer-
les and give construction in dairy prac-
tice, and in the art of dehorning cat
tie. We will make milk tests of cat
tie where public benefit is derived
from the same and will give instruc-
ton in any of the methods employed
at the Station free Of charge. We
will supply the farmers with plans
for building creameries and equip
ping same; give plans for building
silos. AS soon as organization can
be perfected, we hope to be able to
carry on with our work of a popular
character, scientific Investigations
that may contribute original matter
for the advancement of our knowledge
of Agricultural subjects.
eve have not the slightest doubt
that we can make the Experiment
Station of lasting benefit to the farm
ers of our State upon the plan of
work outlined, and ask all to have
patience and give the authorities of
the Station time to overcome the diff
ficulties presenting themselves at its
very organization. Buildings can
not be erected, lands secured, expert
ments inagurated and completed,
scientific workers selected and en-
ployed, and all the many perplexing
problems connected with organiza-
ton and equipment solved, in a few
days. 1t will take time, patience,
forbearance and encouragement to-
gether with material aid, to accom-
plish the work. Will our farmers,
our patriotic citizens, our Legislators,
and above all the press of the State,
give us that support that we require
to make our work q SUGGEST"
Married,