Local commissioners are provided for any township, borough, or city, who have charge of inspection, etc.

If the owner neglects to treat or destroy infested trees the commissioner may employ help to remove or destroy trees at the expense of the city, township, or borough, but the expense may be recovered from the owner. (Laws of 1899, No. 77.)

RHODE ISLAND.

STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

The State Board of Agriculture is composed of the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, and Secretary of State ex officio, 1 member appointed by and from the board of managers of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, 1 member appointed by each agricultural society receiving bounty from the State, 3 members to be appointed by the Governor, 1 from each county not represented by an agricultural society, 1 of whom is a resident of Providence County, and 1 member appointed by and from the Rhode Island State Grange. The term of office of appointed members is 2 years. Meetings are required to be held in Providence semiannually, and oftener if necessary. The duties of the board are to look after the promotion of the agricultural interests of the State; to supervise the analysis of fertilizers and the execution of the laws relating thereto; to distribute plants, seeds, and shrubs; and to receive and hold in trust donations and bequests for the promotion of agriculture. The members of the board receive no compensation, but an allowance for expenses in the discharge of their duties. A secretary may be appointed whose duties and compensation shall be fixed by the board. Agricultural and kindred societies are required to report to the State board, and on failure to do so their allowance may be cut off. The board is required to report annually to the general assembly. It is empowered to appoint cattle commissioners, employ veterinary surgeons and appraisers, to enforce the laws against diseases of animals, and to cooperate with the United States authorities for that purpose. (Laws of 1896, chap. 99.)

COMMERCIAL FEEDING STUFFS.

The term "concentrated commercial feeding stuffs" is defined. All lots or parcels thereof are required to be labeled with a statement certifying the number of net pounds contained therein, the name, brand, or trade-mark, the name and address of the manufacturer or importer, and a chemical analysis. Manufacturers and dealers are required to file, upon request, a certified copy of such statement with the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Provision is made for the analysis of such feeding stuffs, penalties for the violation of the act are prescribed, and appropriation is made for its enforcement. (Laws of 1899, chap. 631.)

DISEASES OF ANIMALS.

The law prohibits the importation of neat cattle or other animals infected with contagious disease, and provides that town councils may pass ordinances to prevent the spread of diseases among animals.

The State Board of Agriculture may prohibit the introduction of cattle or other domestic animals into the State.

It is unlawful for any person to sell any animal or part thereof infected with disease. The board is empowered to make regulations for the prevention, treatment, curing, and extirpation of diseases among animals. (Laws of 1896, chap. 98.)

The law provides for the destruction of horses or other animals having glanders, farcy, or other communicable disease, and fixes the price to be paid the owner for destruction at $50 for a native animal and not more than $75 for any grade animal or $100 for any single registered animal.

Animals may be quarantined if they are supposed to be affected with contagious diseases, and one-third of the cost is borne by the State.

If tuberculous animals are killed by order of the board, the State shall pay one-half of the appraised value, but if, upon post-mortem examination, they shall not prove to have had tuberculosis, the State shall pay the full appraised value. The State shall not pay for any animal not owned in the State for three months prior to slaughter. No diseased animals shall be sold.

All cattle brought into the State must be accompanied by a certificate of health, giving a description of each animal, the place of examination, preparation of tuberculin used, quantity injected, etc.

The Governor is authorized to accept the rules and regulations of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry, and shall cooperate with the inspectors of that department in suppressing dangerous contagious and infectious diseases. (Rev. Stats., 1896, chap. 99.)

FERTILIZERS.

The law provides that commercial fertilizer sold or offered for sale in the State shall be accompanied by a label stating the number of pounds, the name, brand, or trademark under which it is sold, name and address of the manufacturer or importer, and a chemical analysis giving its constituent parts.

When fertilizers are sold in bulk for the use of farmers, a statement must be sent to the board of managers of the agricultural college, giving the name of the goods, and accompanied by an affidavit giving the percentage of the ingredients, together with a list of agents and a sample of said fertilizers.

No person shall sell any pulverized leather, raw, steamed, roasted, or in any form, as a fertilizer without an explicit certificate of the fact affixed to every package.

The board of managers may have samples of fertilizers sold in the State collected and analyzed and published, together with a statement of their value per ton, and shall prosecute every violation of the law.

The manufacturer, importer, agent, or seller of any brand of fertilizer shall pay annually an analysis fee of $6 for each fertilizing ingredient claimed to exist. (Ibid., chap. 154; laws of 1898, chap. 520.)

SOUTH CAROLINA.

AGRICULTURE.

The Department of Agriculture and the Commissioner of Agriculture are abolished, and their powers, with certain exceptions, are devolved upon the board of trustees of the Clemson Agricultural College. Said board of trustees shall meet at the call of the Governor and shall receive no compensation, but an allowance of $3 a day and 3 cents a mile is made while engaged in the duties imposed by this article. They shall have power to regulate the returns of county agricultural societies chartered by the State; collect agricultural statistics; investigate subjects relating to the agricultural improvement of the State; enforce the regulations against diseased animals; supervise the execution of the laws in respect to fertilizers; keep books of registry for the entry of tracts of land desired to be sold; keep books of entry for the names of those desiring employment as laborers; cooperate with the United States authorities, receive from them seeds, plants, documents, and information and distribute the same; hold agricultural conventions and farmers' institutes; and report to the General Assembly annually. (Rev. Stat., 1893, sec. 1129 et seq.)

DISEASES OF ANIMALS.

It is unlawful for any person to transport within the borders of the State any animals infected with glanders, and any persons violating the law are liable for all damages affecting the introduction of said diseases, unless the said person can produce a clean bill of health from some veterinary surgeon that such stock was not infected at the time when transported within the borders of the State. (Laws of 1890, No. 464.)

It is the duty of the State Board of Health to cooperate with the officers of other States and of the Federal Government in establishing interstate quarantine laws, etc. The law prescribes that the State Board of Health shall make such rules and regulations as are necessary within quarantine lines for the preservation of the live-stock industry. (Laws of 1899, No. 77.)

FERTILIZERS.

The law of 1890 abolishing the Department of Agriculture and the office of Commissioner of Agriculture imposes upon the board of trustees of the Clemson Agricultural College supervision of all laws respecting the sale of commercial fertilizers, and provides that they shall appoint a special inspector or inspectors of fertilizers, etc. (Laws of 1890, No. 461.)

The law provides for the punishment of fraud or misrepresentation in the manufacture, analysis, or sale of fertilizers and commercial manures.

All fertilizers must be tagged. (Ibid., No. 463.)

The law divides fertilizers into three grades-high grade, low grade, and standard; provides penalties for misrepresentation, and also provides that a person selling fertilizers without proper label or stamps renders the offender liable to a fine of $10 for each separate bag or package. (Laws of 1898, No. 477.)

The law provides for the proper inspection, etc., of fertilizers, the issuance of tags, etc., and for an inspection tax of 25 cents per ton, etc. (Laws of 1899, No. 65.)

If fertilizers fall short upon analysis to the extent of 10 per cent in any fertilizing ingredient, the vender of such fertilizer shall forfeit one-half of the price thereof. (Laws of 1900, No. 263.)

SOUTH DAKOTA.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

A Department of Agriculture is created and divided into two districts, to be managed by boards called district boards of agriculture. Such boards consist of one person from each legislative district in the agricultural district. After the first boards, which were appointed by the Governor, the members of such boards shall be elected by delegates of the respective legislative districts chosen by the county agricultural societies. Their term of office is one year. All that part of the State of South Dakota south of the seventh standard parallel shall be styled and known as district No. 1, and all that part of the State north of such parallel as district No. 2. Each district board shall appoint a secretary not from its number, and fix his duties and compensation, not exceeding $200 a year. His term of office shall be the same as that of the board appointing him. Each board shall also elect a treasurer and fix his compensation at not more than $100 a year; he shall not be one of their number, and shall serve during the term of office of the members of the board appointing him. The district boards have power to determine the places of offices. Such boards have power to make contracts, hold meetings for the transaction of business, purchase and hold property and dispose of the same, sue and be sued, hold district fairs, farmers' institutes, and stock shows; but the State shall not be liable for their debts. The boards shall have control of the Department of Agriculture and all district fairs and farmers' institutes, and give premiums, and may make rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of the State nor of the United States. They are required to report annually to the Governor. They are given authority to police fair grounds. They shall serve without compensation, but mileage at the rate of 10 cents per mile and necessary expenses shall be allowed to them while attending upon meetings of the board. (Grantham's An. Stat. of 1889, secs. 277-290.)

AGRICULTURAL FAIR CORPORATIONS.

Agricultural fair corporations may hold property not exceeding 160 acres of land, with improvements, for the purpose of promoting agriculture, but may not incur liabilities beyond the amount in the treasury, except for the purchase of real property, for which purpose they may create a debt of $3,000 to be secured by mortgage. Such corporations are not conducted for profit and must annually raise sufficient money for defraying their expenses; but 3 or more persons may organize agricultural fair corporations under the general corporation laws of the State. (Ibid., secs. 4262–4264.)

FARMERS' INSTITUTES.

The Regents of Education are authorized to encourage and provide for farmers' institutes and university extension work. (Ibid., sec. 547.)

DISEASES OF ANIMALS.

It is unlawful to bring any Texas or Cherokee cattle into the State between the first of November and the first of February.

The Governor shall name a veterinary surgeon whose duty it shall be to inspect domestic animals, and to whom all persons importing cattle, etc., shall report.

Diseased cattle slaughtered by the proper authorities are paid for by the State. It is unlawful to sell or give away any diseased animals, and in the case of those that have been known to be affected within a year, notice of the fact must be given to the purchaser.

It is unlawful to kill any diseased animal for butchers' purposes or sell any part of it. The right to indemnity under this act is limited to animals destroyed by reason of the existence of epizootic disease.

No bovine animals shall be appraised at over $50, except registered pedigree stock, which shall be valued at not exceeding $150.

No equines shall be appraised at over $100, except pedigree animals, which shall not exceed $300.

The law provides that no indemnity shall exist under a number of conditions. (An. Stat. of 1899, secs. 3114-3209.)

Another law relates to swine and the control of the diseases thereof. (Laws of 1899, chap. 131.)

TENNESSEE.

BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE, STATISTICS, AND MINES.

A department of agriculture, called the Bureau of Agriculture, Statistics, and Mines for the State of Tennessee, is created under the control of a commissioner, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, for 2 years. The office of the commissioner shall be at the seat of government; his compensation is $3,000 a year and necessary traveling expenses, not exceeding $800 a year. Provision is made for the appointment of a clerk, 3 assistant commissioners, 4 inspectors, a geologist, and a chemist. The commissioner is empowered to collect specimens of agricultural and mineral products of the State; to make rules and regulations for the inspection and analysis of fertilizers and publish the results; to investigate diseases and pests of fruit and crops, and publish information concerning the same; to employ a chemist to make analyses, and a geologist to make maps of the mineral region of the State; to encourage immigration; to keep a record of mineral lands in the State for sale, lease, or colonization; and to enter into bonds with heads of families to convey homesteads not exceeding 40 acres each out of State lands under certain restrictions made in the act. He is required to report quarterly to the Governor concerning the finances of his office. (Code of 1896, secs. 313-325.)

AGRICULTURAL FAIR CORPORATIONS.

Provision is made for the incorporation of companies to promote agriculture, horticulture, mineral arts, and the improving of live stock, and the form of the charter is prescribed. (Ibid., secs. 2203–2204.)

FARMERS' INSTITUTES.

Farmers' institutes, or conventions, are held in Tennessee through the voluntary efforts of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Statistics, and Mines.

DISEASES OF ANIMALS.

A State Veterinary Surgeon is appointed by the State Board of Health, which board has supervision of communicable diseases among domestic animals, the establishing of quarantine, and the making of regulations against the spread and for the suppression of diseases.

It is the duty of any person knowing or suspecting the presence of diseases to report the same to the county board of health.

Whenever the public safety demands the destruction of any animals, the board shall designate appraisers, who shall make a valuation of said animals.

It is unlawful to import animals affected with contagious disease or to sell or dispose of any such animals. (Laws of 1893, chap. 180.)

It is the duty of the State Board of Health to cooperate with the United States Government and with other States in establishing interstate quarantine lines to protect the live-stock industry of the State against Texas fever.

County boards have charge of quarantine stations until the State board can assume charge.

Animals diseased can not be sold, transferred, or driven in or through the State except under a certificate of the Board of Health. (Act of Feb. 15, 1897.)

FERTILIZERS.

All commercial fertilizers sold or offered for sale in the State shall bear a stamp on each package, giving the chemical analysis, name of manufacturer, etc., and shall bear a tag showing authority to sell such fertilizers, given by the Commissioner of Agriculture with whom a guaranteed analysis of each brand must be filed.

An inspection fee of 50 cents per ton or fraction thereof shall be paid.

Inspectors are appointed to collect samples of fertilizers sold in the State for analysis. Tags must be provided for each package brought into the State. (Laws of 1897, chap. 123.)

TEXAS.

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, INSURANCE, STATISTICS, AND HISTORY.

A commissioner of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics, and History is appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of two years. He is required to be a citizen of the State and expert in matters of insurance. He is

empowered to appoint a chief clerk and such other assistants as may be necessary, to hold office at his pleasure. The commissioner must not be interested in any insurance company except as insured. He is required, among other things, to execute the laws in relation to agriculture, and is made a member of the board of directors of the Texas Agricultural College. He is required to cooperate with the United States authorities for the promotion of agriculture, and to collect and publish agricultural statistics; and provision is made for the publication and distribution of his reports throughout the State. (Rev. Stat., 1895, arts. 2908, 2924.)

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS.

Private corporations may be formed for the incorporation of agriculture and horticulture by the maintenance of public fairs and exhibition of stock and farm products. (Gen. Laws of 1895, chap. 125.)

FARMERS' INSTITUTES.

Farmers' institutes are conducted voluntarily by the officers of the agricultural experiment station.

DISEASES OF ANIMALS.

It is unlawful to import into the State, or move from one county to another, any flock of sheep in which one or more are infected with scab.

Every owner of sheep knowing any of them to be infected with scab must dip those affected every 20 days.

Provision is made for the enforcement of this act at the expense of the owner. (Laws of 1897, chap. 125.)

Provision is made for isolating horses, mules, etc., if glanders or farcy is believed to exist.

If diseased animals are destroyed, the appraised value shall be paid to the owner, and the expenses of killing and disposing of condemned animals shall also be paid by the county. (Rev. Stat. of 1895; Laws of 1899, chap. 165.)

HORTICULTURE.

The officers of the Agricultural and Mechanical College are authorized to employ one or more expert entomologists, who shall devise means of destroying the Mexican boll weevil, boll worm, caterpillar, chinch, bug, etc. (Laws of 1899, chap. 10.)

FERTILIZERS.

Before any commercial fertilizer or commercial poison used for the purpose of destroying pests is sold or offered for sale, the manufacturer or agent shall deposit with the agricultural college a sample of the commodity offered for sale. The law exempts unmixed substances, cotton-seed meal, land plaster, salt, ashes, lime, green sand marl, uncrushed bones, and animal excrement.

The law provides that the manufacturer shall pay a fee of $15 for every brand of fertilizer or commercial poison sold or offered for sale, and provides that the analysis shall be made of each sample and its constituent parts published.

Labels will be furnished at $1 per hundred.

Provision is made for collecting samples of goods in the market for analysis and comparison.

Agriculturists and farmers may have samples analyzed free of charge. 1899, chap. 46.)

(Laws of

UTAH.

THE DESERET AGRICULTURAL AND MANUFACTURING SOCIETY.

The Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society is incorporated for the purpose of promoting stock breeding, agriculture, horticulture, mining, manufacturing, and the domestic arts. It is governed by a board of 12 directors appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a period of 4 years each. (Rev. Stat., sec. 2064.)

The board has power to make regulations for the society and fix the manner of and fees for admission to membership in the same. One of the members of the board shall be elected president and hold office as such for 2 years. The board has power also to appoint a secretary, treasurer, and other necessary officers and fix their duties and compensation. Directors are to receive no pay except actual and necessary