Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-04

of the Zuni national forest, subject, how
ever, to the use Of the War Department.
A provision is also made for the pro-
lection Of lands under contract for pur-
chase. or for acquisition under condem-
nation proceedings.
Fifty thousand dollars is provided for
seurveys by employees Of the forest serv-
ice under the direction of the United
States surveyor general, and the listing
Of such lands within forest reserves.
An increase Of $15,O0O Is provided for
an investigation Of wood distillation, the
same to be used to investigate methods
of distillation Of Douglas fir and ether
northwestern species Of FIR and timber
Six thousand seven hundred and sixty
dollars is added to the item for expert
'ments and Investigations Of range condi-
tions." etc. for the purpose OF adding to
the force Of inspectors and extending the
work to all six districts.
Twenty-six thousand six hundred and
forty dollars is added for the purchase
of seeds. cones and nursery stock, In
Guiding a provision that the Secretary
may procure such seed, ETC.. BY open pur-
chase whenever the cost does not exceed
$500. and such method is In the public
interest.
Bureau of c1iemistry-The salary of the
chief food and drug inspector has been
increased $40 as estimated.
The item for the enforcement of the
food and drugs act has been increased
4
and is an increse Of the force OF scientific
employees and for new Investigations.
A provision carrying 5000 for the pur-
chase of what is known as the Marsh
ing artificial coloring matter in whisky.
the payment for which includes full sat
isfaction for previous use of the patent.
Bureau of soils-One soil photographer.
81. 900. This was included In the esti-
mates. and is to provide for the services
of competent employe.
The amount for investigating soils and
indicating the result is increased $1ASo
Bureau of entomology-The appropriation
for the Investigation Of insects affecting
cereal and forage plants including the al
falfa weevil Is increased $500 and the
sum Of $4,000 is made Immediately avail
able.
The appropriation for Investigation OF
insects affecting truck crops sugar Deets,
etc. is increased $4,000
Biological survey-In the item For IN
vestigating the food habits OF birds ana
animals an increase OF $4,000 has been
made, with an addition provision Tor
Investigations and experiments in con-
nection with rearing of fur-bearing ami
mails, including mink and marten.
An increase of $4,000 is provided in
the item Of biological investigation and
the preparation OF maps.
Division of accounts and disburse-
ments-The salary Of the chief of divi-
sion is increased $3.50; the salary OF the
assistant chief $3.50, and the salary Of
the custodian Of records and files 500.
In all. 500.
Division of Observation-Disclosures Of
clerks and other employees in this division
have been increased 81, 100.
Bureau of statistics-No change has
been made in the appropriation for sal
aries of employees Of this bureau.
A provision is also made for a new d.
vision to be known as the division of
markets, carrying an appropriation OIL
$4,000 or 50 much thereof as may be
once of experiment stations-For nu-
triton investigation an increase of $4,000
has been made. An increase Of 300
is provided for drainage Investigation.
Public roads-The sumof 10000, as
field experiments and various matters OF
road construction and maintenance, and
for the purchase of materials and en-
ployment of labor, erection OF buildings.
etc.
Exhibit Il Authorized.
The Secretary of Agriculture is au-
thorized to make an exhibit at the meet
ing Of the next international dry land
congress. to be held at Lethbridge Al
berta. Canada, in October, 1912.
The Secretary is also authorised to meet
the emergency caused by a continuous
spread of the chestnut bark disease by
continuing the study OF the nature and
the habits of the parasite fungus causing
the disease, to expend such preparation
in such manner as he may deem best in
cooperation with state authorities and
individuals. and to pay all expenses. in
Guiding rent. for which purpose the sum
Of $4,000 is appropriated. $4,000 thereof
to be Immediately available, and not ex-
ceeding $4,000 to be used in the study
of the relation of insects to the chestnut
bark disease.
The sum Of $4,000 is appropriated to
enable the Secretary Of Agriculture to es-
tablish and maintain an agricultural ex-
pertinent station near Gerome. Idaho, on
government land, for experimenting in
the cultivation, acclimating and develop
ment of the most nutritious and produc-
tive types Of potatoes and for the pur-
pose Of experimentation and development
Of the American sugar-beet seed adapted
| to irrigated lands.