Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-19

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bone and horn products. fertilizers, etc.
Inc question OF fertilizers is always
an important one to those who seek
70 OBTAIN the best results from the
SOIL. In the treatment OF this subject
the division OF Agriculture will en-
deavor 10 show the relative value Of
the natural fertilizers both crude and
compounded. 1t will bring to the infor-
nation OF all the sources of nitrogen.
guano, offal. phosphate rocks, potash,
nitrate. etc. AS sort of catch-a}l for
many things impossible to classify the
superintendent has set apart separ-
fate class. Under this head will come
lisuen things as Japanese millet, broom
acorn Tor feed, the peppermint and 9TH
er crops raised for a variety OF pur-
poses.
The important industry of bee-keep-
| Ing will have adequate representation.
Very useful knowledge has been deyel-
oped In recent years in regard to this
.oTanch of farm work. and by reason of
this better knowledge larger profits are
fbeing realized by those who make use
of 1t. The exhibits in this class will
show the localities and conditions in
which and under which honey bees
thrive best. The uses of bees for other
purposes than hopey-such as the fer
tllization of flowers by reason of carry
ing the pollen from one flower to an.
otner-will be shown There will be
displays OF variety of hives, their use,
and the commercial forms of honey.
The different varieties of bees will also
be shown and the methods of manage
ment in apiaries.
A special exhibit will be made OF
models and drawings OF farm build
ings. The specifications will also be
given so as TO make these exhibits of
immediate and practical value. These
will show the best buildings as deter
mined by their arrangement for the
comfort of animals, convenience OF
handling stock, feeding, lighting, safe
ty, sanitation and ventilation. The
importance of ventilation is so little
understood that very few farm build
ings are provided with a system that
affords fresh air in abundance among
the stock without the accompaniment
OF chilling drafts that often prove dan
serous and costly.
Among the exhibits will also be a
demonstration of agricultural work in
colleges. This will be made particular
ly interesting to young men who pro-
pose to devote themselves TO farming.
The exhibits will consist OF models,
literature and methods showing the
work in different lines and special
courses of college work. The agricul-
tural college has become an important
institution in many of the States and
in no line of work can a scientific
knowledge be turned TO better account
than in agriculture and its allied in
dustries.
The superintendent reports that he
has abundant reason 10 believe that
every State will be represented at this
exposition. Where special appropria-
tons are not made, the agricultural,
horticultural, live stock and other as
sociations will undertake the work and
private exhibitors will be on hand in
large numbers. All the American coll
onies will also make exhibits. Space
has been reserved for exhibits from the
Central and South American countries
and the West India Islands in which
agricultural methods in vogue in these
countries and the various crops produc-
ed by them will be exhibited.
There will be no competition for
prizes among the exhibitors in the ag-
ricultural division, as it would be I'M
possible to make Just awards where
such large number OF exhibits are
shown Everything that is exhibited
that is found to be worthy of an award
will receive due recognition at the
hands of the exposition. 1t must pos
sess genuine merit, however. In order
that the diploma granted may be VAL
liable to the exhibitor receiving 1t.
MARK BENNETT.