«the Farmer Is of More Consequence than the Farm, and Should Be First Improved."

s and Comments on Some of the Bills Now Before the Legislature Which are of Especial Interest to Farmers. T H E A G R I C U L T U R A L COLLEGE . The College itself is quite modest in its requests this year, its bill being for $36,000 for two years. But there are friends of the College in the Legislature who want to see still better treatment. Rep. Linderman has two bills that are of interest. One contemplates a law providing for a specific tax of one-twentieth mil l in support of the college. Wi th this added income he would favor the establishment of a Ladies' department. The idea is to provide a dormitory and facilities for the education of farmers' girls in domestic economy and industrial arts; having instruction in commercial floriculture, wood engraving, pen sketching, etc. I t would give opportunity for girls to learn not only better methods of housekeeping, but also to learn a trade or art by which they could make successful livelihoods if they chose. A bill introduced by Senator Sabin allows county commissioners of schools to examine students for entrance to the College. The questions would be sent out by the College and the papers returned there for inspection. This bill ought to pass; it will without doubt tend to increase the number of students. * ^ * # FARMI ' .RS ' I N S T I T U T E S . Senator Barnard has a bill providing $3,000 per year beginning with 1894, for farmers' institutes. The State Grange voted for $10,000 a year. Other States give large sums, why should we be behind the times. Write to your Senator favoring this bill.