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farmer, and an educator of great experience and force, and one 

 whose influence was ever exerted to extend our power and efficiency. 



RESOLVED: That our smypathy be extended to his bereaved 

 family and friends. 



RESOLVED: That a copy of these Resolutions be sent to the 

 bereaved family and be spread upon the minutes of the Board. 



RESOLUTIONS RESPECTING FREDERICK JAEKEL. 



Having learned of the death of Frederick Jaekel, member of this 

 Board from Blair County, who died January 19, 1908, we desire to 

 express our appreciation of the valuable services Mr. Jaekel has 

 rendered to this Board, and to the Agriculture of the State. 



Mr. Jaekel was kind and ali'able in. disposition and manner, and 

 was therefore a favorite among those associated with him. In his 

 death this board has lost an efficient member, and his community 

 and the Commonwealth have lost a good citizen. 



We extend to the immediate friends and family of the deceased 

 our heartfelt sympathy and direct that this tribute be spread upon 

 the Journal of Proceedings, and that a copy be sent to the family 

 of the deceased. 



(Signed) J. A. HERR, 



MATTHEW RODGERS, 

 J. NEWTON GLOVER, 



Committee. 



HORSE BREEDING IN PENNSYLVANIA. 



By Dr. Carl W. Ga r, Philadelplda. 



The substance of what I have to say regarding this subject of 

 horse breeding in Pennsylvania is simply this: Is it to our advantage 

 to breed more and better horses in Pennsylvania? Now, my posi- 

 tion in relation to this subject is somewhat unique. I hold a 

 position created by the Pennsylvania Legislature, which is intended 

 to encourage horse breeding in this state. 



The first question that presents itself is, is it worth while to 

 encourage horse breeding. Now, you must remember this: The 

 work has already three instruments behind it to urge it on; the 

 first is, the Breeders' Association; the second, the bill passed by 

 the Legislature, and signed by the Governor, and the third, the 

 creation of the position I hold, and my acceptance of it shows you 

 what I believe in regard to the matter. 



Now, what I have to say to you tonight is not to instruct you 

 what to do, but I am here more in the search of information than 

 anything else. With these three agencies of which I have spoken 

 to help the work along, is it worth while to encourage horse breed- 

 ing in Pennsylvania? It would be very improper for me, a stranger 

 in the State, and so murli vour junior in vears, to come here and 

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