tection of Adulterations." The lecture was profusely illustrated by a camera, and was listened to by an appreciative audience.

THURSDAY MORNING, June 9, 1887.

Board called to order at 10 A. M., in the chapel of the State College, by Dr. J. P. Edge, in the chair.

Dr. George Atherton, president of the State College, then explained the programme for the day.

Dr. George W. Cook, director of the New Jersey Experiment Station, then read an essay on "The Limitations of Agricultural Experiment Work.”

On motion, adjourned for the purpose of examining the different departments of the college, and the plots on the State Experimental farm connected with the college.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 9, 1887.

Board came to order at 3.00 P. M., in the chapel of the State College, Dr. John P. Edge, Vice President, in the chair.

The committee appointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Board in relation to the death of D. H. Foresman, late member from Lycoming, reported as follows:

WHEREAS, Death has again invaded our organization and has removed from this Board of Agriculture one of its foremost and most influential members; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in the death of Hon. D. H. Foresman, late member from Lycoming county, this Board has sustained an irreparable loss. A strong and valuable member has been taken from us, whose long and useful connection with this Board, whose great social characteristics and sterling qualities of head and heart had greatly endeared him to us.

Resolved. That while we humbly submit to the Divine fiat we mourn the loss of one whose private and official connection with the Board has been distinguished by the zeal and ability which he brought into its labors.

Resolved, That we tender our earnest sympathy to the bereaved family and friends; and

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased and be spread upon the minutes of this Board. [Signed] J. A. HERR, WILLIAM GATES, CHANDLEE EVES.

The committee appointed to prepare similar resolutions relating to the death of Joshua S. Keller, late member from Schuylkill county, presented the following:

WHEREAS, This Board having been informed of the death of Joshua S. Keller, who has represented the Schuylkill County Agricultural Society as a member of the State Board of Agriculture since its organization, in the year 1877, continuously to the present time, having in January last been reëlected for another term of three years from that date; therefore,

Resolved, That by his death Schuylkill county has lost a worthy and efficient citizen and faithful representative in the State Board of Agriculture, in the Agricultural Society and in the State Horticultural Association.

Resolved, That as a Board we hereby express our sympathies and condolence with the family under their bereavement by the loss of husband and father who was long spared to them, even beyond the allotted time, three-score and ten years, but now. by the unchangeble providence of God, removed in the way of all flesh.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family and that they be enrolled in full on the records of the Board. JAMES P. BARNES, A. D. SHIMER, JACOB G. ZERR.

[Signed]

The President having requested an expression of the feelings of individual members the following responses were given:

Dr. W. S. ROLAND of York. My acquaintance with the deceased members, J. S. Keller and D. H. Foresman, commenced with the organization of this Board of Agriculture, ten years ago last January, and that membership and association has continued uninterruptedly down to the close of their useful lives. It is honorable for the living to speak of the virtues of the dead and to express sorrow, and to pay tribute to their memory, and to do justice to their merits, whereby gratitude, truth and friendship are served, and the example rendered worthy of the emulation of the living.

The deceased were agreeable and pleasant companions; they were attentive, active and energetic, and took great interest in the business of the Board, and by their careful, intelligent and strict attention to their relative duties, and by their uniform courtesy and kindly dispositions endeared themselves to their fellow members. In their intercourse with their fellow associates and friends they were uniformly urbane, respectful, and always easily approached. Warm in friendship and sincere in their convictions, they enjoyed the respect and confidence of all who knew them.

Mr. Keller was a plain practical man, rather unassuming, but when he did take part in the proceedings he was consistent, and what he did say showed intelligence and sound judgment. His absence from the meetings will be mourned.

Mr. Foresman always took an active part in the discussions of the various topics introduced into the meetings, and was ever ready and prepared to say something intelligently to the purpose. He was ambitious in action, never wearying in seeking for successful results, and his words and influence were respected by his fellow members as possessing thought and ability. I most sincerely lament the untimely loss of an associate and friend, thus cut down in the midst of an active, busy and useful life.

Col. H. C. DEMMING. J. S. Keller had a very strongly marked individuality. Of all the men the members of this Board have met, not one can be brought up in memory as resembling the gentleman referred to. His dress, his manners, his conversation, his general ideas of men and things, all appeared in decided contrast with the generality of men. He believed more in the homely home-spun than later cuts in fashion, though in this respect he was not so far behind as to call forth disparaging remarks or unfavorable criticism from strangers or acquaintances. In manners he would not attract special attention mingling with a number of farmers, unless by his habit of sitting more or less isolated from others in the meetings he regularly attended, dropping low down in his chair, and now and then, without regard to parliament

ary law, uttering a word or suggestion, or even making a motion as the occasion seemed to warrant. I have noticed the effect of this upon former Presidents of the board, particularly ex-Governors Hartranft and Pattison. The first mentioned at first seemed to be taken completely by surprise; but after making himself acquainted with the sterl ing qualities of the member from Schuylkill, he always treated him. with courtesy and respect, though evidently a little worried at times. when strangers of note were present. When ex Governor Pattison had presided over the deliberations of the Board one or two sessions, he had heard from our friend two or three times in the unexpected manner I have indicated. At first he evidently thought he was not a member of the Board; but, having inwardly decided that he was, he then proceeded to investigate him mentally. For perhaps half an hour the pre siding officer sat with his eyes fixed on the Schuylkill representative, minutely observing every movement, and seemingly reading his very thoughts. What his conclusion was never was communicated; but from that time forth whenever a remark or suggestion or motion came in the unparliamentary way alluded to, if it could be received without too apparent inconsistency with the subject under consideration, it was invariably entertained.

In conversation one soon was convinced with the fact that the deceased had devoted much time to study and investigation, and was in advance of many supposed-to-be well educated agriculturists. He seldom spoke at length during the sessions of the Board, perhaps not six times in the ten years of his membership, but what he did say was usually sound and to the point, and on one or two particular occasions quite important. He was outspoken in his sentiments, and a man of very strong convictions. When he made investigations they were characterized by intelligence and much patience. The results were communicated to his neighbors and others without restraint; and I think this accounts for his great popularity at home.

He was not only regular in attendance upon the sessions of this Board, but as a member of the State Agricultural Society and of the Executive Committee thereof he seldom omitted a meeting. He took a deep interest in everything pertaining to agriculture, he seemed to care little for anything else, the cultivation of strawberries and the stocking of his fish pond with carp being considered branches of that science.

As a man he was honest, large-hearted, generous, kind to his fellows without exception, punctual in his engagements, seemingly regular in his habits, and in hearty accord with the progress of the age. He never carped about the "good old times," but ever seemed to look upon the present as in advance of the past, aiding in various directions to the best of his ability until he sank into his last sleep.

About fourteen years ago it was my good fortune to become acquainted with one who will live long in the memory with the older members of this Board (Hon. D. H. Foresman). He was unlike other members of the Board in some respects. While regular in his attendance upon the meetings, he usually sat aside or further back than the other members; and when discussion lagged or appeared dry, or not to the point, a few words would be thrown in, combating something that had been said, thus bringing several members to their feet in reply. Thus new life would spring up, and more than once the matters drawn out proved of great additional value in the published proceedings. In going to and returning from the sessions of the Board, when our departed friend was on the train, time passed much more

pleasantly and agreeably, particularly before he suffered from the poor health that was apparent the past year.

Mr. Foresman was a man of strong likes and dislikes. Some men he seemed to care very little for; others commanded perhaps only his respect. If true merit were discovered, no man was more willing to acknowledge it than he. With merit, ability and tact combined, then not only respect and attention, but admiration would follow.

He was a strong partisan. From early life he remained unswervingly of the same political faith, but consenting to hold positions by the franchises of his fellow citizens in local offices only, and with small or no pecuniary remuneration.

He was a man who led in sentiment at home, and had great influence with his neighbors. While watchful monetarily, and to a degree noticeable by strangers, he had a quiet way of helping the needy that very few knew until his decease. After the funeral numbers of persons came to the afflicted wife, or sons, or administrator, acknowledging with deep gratitude help which had been extended. Widows and orphans and numerous poor neighbors had had the helping hand without knowledge of any other member of the family than the husband and father.

He was an enterprising citizen. A number of the most prosperous industries of Williamsport are largely due to his business sagacity and foresight. In agricultural pursuits he pushed with vigor the work on the large thriving farms that he owned. He seldom made a mistake in connection with their operation; but when he did it was amusing as well as entertaining to hear him relate how it happened, and how it was rectified.

Jovial in manner, apparently careful in habit, strongly attached to his home and family, clear and outspoken in his beliefs, free from cant and hypocrisy, hospitable and kindly disposed to friends and acquaintances, ever keenly interested in the welfare of this Board, and active for its permanent good, this association has suffered a great loss in the departure forever of one of its oldest members, sincerest friends and warmest advocates.

Hon. C. C. MUSSELMAN of Somerset. Mr. President: Permit me to say a few words in memory of J. S. Keller. I heartily endorse the resolutions offered relative to his life and services. I do not believe that any member of this Board will be more missed than he; not on account of his usefulness, but on account of his frank though peculiar manner. I believe that this Board never fully appreciated his worth. He had more than ordinary information on the subject of farming. He belonged to a class of farmers second to none in this great country of ours. He was one of Pennsylvania's Dutch farmers, to which class I have the honor to belong. He said but little, but generally it was to the point. He was a plain, unassuming gentleman, and I, for one, feel very sorry for the loss of our friend J. S. Keller.

J. P. BARNES of Lehigh. Mr. President: I have but a few words to say in addition to what has been so well said. My acquaintance began since the time these gentlemen have referred to, as my first engagement in connection with this Board of Agriculture was after the first meeting in the year 1877. I formed the acquaintance of these members from the beginning, and at once associated with them to a greater or less extent. Mr. Keller was a man of very peculiar impressions. He was honest and sincere in whatever he did. He was not a theoretical man, but whatever he presented to the Board he presented as

obtained by practical experience; and that was perhaps of more effect than if he had merely got up and given us some theoretical explanation. This practical part he always clinched by his experience, and thereby effectually convinced the Board. He was peculiar in his habits, as I said before, and reticent in some respects, but the remarks he made were generally to the point.

I formed the acquaintance of Mr. Foresman at the same time. In my acquaintance with Mr. Foresman I obtained a strong friend. He was a man who made impressions on you at once, and, as had been said, his likings were strong. When he became attached to a person he was very frank and free in his expressions, and very communicative. As regards his private affairs and his public life in connection with this Board, these things have been referred to so fully that I can add nothing to what has been said. But I will say that this Board has lost two excellent members. They were men of different temperaments and different in character, but each in his own sphere filled a position in this Board that cannot be easily replaced. I agree fully with what has been said by my predecessors, who have so ably spoken in memory of the deceased.

E. REEDER of Bucks. Mr. President: I remember that Mr. Forésman and I came into this Board together on the 22d of May, 1877. There were nine of us who presented our credentials and were admitted that day. Of the number only three now remain in the Board, Dr. Barnes of Lehigh, Professor Wilson of Juniata, and myself. I formed Mr. Foresman's acquaintance ten years ago, and it has been kept up pleasantly ever since. He has been three times elected Vice President of this Board; and I can say when he presided over our deliberations he did it with ability and dignity, and his decisions, so far as I was able to judge, were always just and impartial. As an essayist or a reporter, he does not appear conspicuously in the publications of our proceedings. He appeared to have a dislike to that kind of work, and the labor which is necessary to present a lengthy report or to enter into a statistical calculation. But what we valued him for was the words of approval and encouragement which he so promptly tendered after these reports had been made. I shall always hold in grateful remembrance the promptness with which he came to my succor on one occasion.

I first received the news of his death in the programme announcing this meeting, and it filled me with feelings of surprise and sorrow. I think that in his death we have lost a most valuable member.

II. L. SCOTT of Bradford. Mr. President: I cannot allow this occasion to pass without expressing my hearty approval of the sentiments exhibited in the language of those who have responded. This Board has lost two members, and men who have been of value to it almost from the time of its organization, and this is a fitting occasion for this Board to give expression to its feelings relative to their loss. Between seven and eight years ago I first formed the acquaintance of Mr. Foresman, and became better acquainted with him afterwards. perhaps than with any other member. I had intended to make some remarks in relation to his decease, but I find that what I contemplated saying has been so much better said by others, and the ground so well covered, that I can add nothing. The thoughts it is true have been clothed in somewhat different language, but they have so thoroughly expressed my views that I will not take the further time of the Board than to say that I am heartily in accord with the senti