The accompanying illustrations give charts whereon is shown the actual conditions which existed at 8 p. m. of December 15, 1893, and at 8 a. m. and 8 p. m. of the following day, during the passage of a winter storm across the United States at that time. The foregoing remarks must not be construed as an attempt at a complete discussion of these atmospheric movements. The detailed study of these constitutes quite an extensive branch of meteorological science. It is, however, hoped that these few simple remarks will stimulate closer study of the weather charts. Such study is sure to reveal many interesting laws regarding weather changes which can be turned to practical account by the farmer. W. M. FULTON, Meteorologist. TREASURER'S REPORT, JULY 1, 1899 TO JULY 1, 1900 The Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Tennessee, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE UNITED STATES. This is to certify, that, as the authorized auditing committee of the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee, we have examined the accounts of the treasurer of the agircultural experiment station for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900, and find them correct; that the above is a true balance sheet corresponding with said accounts; that the said accounts show no more than $399.05 was expended for building and repairs, and that there is $18.34 cash balance. EDWARD T. SANFORD, Auditing Committee. We hereby certify that Edward T. Sanford, James Maynard and Hu L. McClung are the authorized auditing committee of the board of trustees of the University of Tennessee. State of Tennessee, County of Knox. CHAS. W. DABNEY, President University of Tennessee. J. W. GAUT, Secretary Board of Trustees. Before me, Thos. D. Morris, a Notary Public in and for said State and County, personally appeared the foregoing signers, personally known to me to be trustees and officers of the University of Tennessee, who made oath, in due form of law, that the above statements are true to the best of their knowledge, information and belief. Witness my hand and official seal at office in Knoxville, Tennessee, this 21 day of February, 1901. THOS. D. MORRIS. CHARLES W. DABNEY, President ANDREW M. SOULE, Vice-Director and Agriculturist CHARLES A. KEFFER, Horticulturist CHARLES A. MOOERS, Chemist WESTON M. FULTON, Meteorologist MOSES JACOB, Consulting Veterinarian JOHN R. FAIN, Farm Manager PHARES O. VANATTER, Assistant for Plat Work SAMUEL E. BARNES, Dairyman FREDERICK H. BROOME, Librarian MISS ETHEL REESE, Stenographer The station has facilities for analyzing and testing fertilizers, cattle foods, milk and dairy products; seeds with reference to their purity or germinating power; for identifying grasses and weeds, and studying forage plants; for investigating the diseases of fruits and fruit trees, grains and other useful plants. Packages by express, to receive attention, should be prepaid. AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION, Knoxville, Tennessee. The experiment station building, containing its offices, laboratories and museum, and the plant house and horticultural department, are located on the University grounds, 15 minutes walk from the Custom House in Knoxville. The experiment farm, dairy barn, stables, milk laboratory, etc., are located one mile west of the University, on the Kingston pike. The fruit farm is adjacent to the Industrial School, easily reached by the Middlebrook car line. Farmers are cordially invited to visit the buildings and experimental grounds. Bulletins of this station will be sent, upon application, free of charge, to any farmer in the state. REPORT OF THE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STA- To His Excellency, Benton McMillin, Governor of Tennessee: There have been no changes in the principal staff during the year. Professor Andrew M. Soule, agriculturist, entered upon his duties as vice-director of the station on February 1. Mr Samuel E. Barnes has succeeded Mr Flickinger, the dairyman, who resigned on July 1. A hog barn was built during the year. The laboratories of soil physics, chemistry, and botany have received additional equipment. Several acres have been added to the horticultural farm, and many valuable implements and books have been added to the stock of the several divisions. The dairy herd has been increased and improved, and the equipment of the dairy laboratory still further enlarged. The experimental work of all divisions has progressed as rapidly as is consistent with good work. For the subjects of these investigations and their general results you are respectfully referred to the accompanying reports of the heads of the divisions. Some investigations in the best methods of feeding cotton-seed products to cattle and dairy cows have recently been undertaken at the request, and with the cooperation of the United States secretary of agriculture. I desire to commend most highly all the officers of the station. As the result of their faithful and excellent work the station continues to grow in the favor of the people. Very respectfully yours, CHARLES W. DABNEY, President. |