Georgia, historical and industrial . and a halfmiles north of the city of Griffin, the citizens of Spalding coimty havingdonated a fime fann of 130 acres and $4,000 in cash. In a short timethe Station Staff was organized by the election of R. J. Redding, direct-or; Gustave Speth, liorticulturalist and accountant, and James M. Kim-brough, agriculturalist and dairyman. Active operations commencedin September, 1889. The Station is maintained exclusively by the fund received fromthe United States Treasury ($15,000 per annum), together with the pro-ceeds of the sale of farm products. The State prov
Georgia, historical and industrial . and a halfmiles north of the city of Griffin, the citizens of Spalding coimty havingdonated a fime fann of 130 acres and $4,000 in cash. In a short timethe Station Staff was organized by the election of R. J. Redding, direct-or; Gustave Speth, liorticulturalist and accountant, and James M. Kim-brough, agriculturalist and dairyman. Active operations commencedin September, 1889. The Station is maintained exclusively by the fund received fromthe United States Treasury ($15,000 per annum), together with the pro-ceeds of the sale of farm products. The State provides nothing for itsregular support, but has made three appropriations of $5,000 each, forspecific purposes, as shown in the followdng statement: 1. Donations from Spalding county: Farm of 130 acres, valued at $10,000 Cash for building purposes 4,000 2. Appropriated by General Assembly: In 1888 for establishing the Station (mainly expended for buildings) $5,000 In 1891, for buildings 5,000 In 1892, for buildings and equipments 5,000. GEORGIA: HISTORICAL AND INDUSTRIAL. 513 The State pays the actual traveling expenses of the Board of Directorsin attending quarterly meetings, but provides no compensation for thedrservices. These expenses, amounting to about $500 per annum, consti-tute the only regiilar charge on the State Treasuiy. A quarterly report of all expenditures is made to the Governor, andan annual and detailed report at the close of each year. PRESEI^T OEGANIZATTOiS^. The organization of the Station at present (1901) is as follows: R. J. Eedding Director. H. C. White Vice Director and Chemist. A. L. Quaintance (resigned Aug. 1. 01) .Biologist and Ilorticulturalist. J. M. Kimbrough Agriculturalist. H. J. Wing Dairyman. Miss Ruby R. Ritchie Stenographer and Accountant. EQUIPMENT. The Station buildings comprise residences for the Director, Ilorticul-turalist, Agriculturalist and Daii-yman, and six three-room cottages forlaborers; a frame horse-and cattle-stable and bam, -w
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