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requiring skill in the handling of meteorological statistics and in the construction of 
tereperayuso.and precipitation charts, as well as ability to understand and intelli- 
gently discuss the effects of weather on growing crops. The State sections of the 
climate and crop service are under his supervision. There are 42 sections, each pub- 
lishing monthly climatic reports the year around, and weekly climate and crop bul- 
ae ne the period of planting, cultivating, and harvesting of the more important 
staples. ‘ 
I want to say that I consider him one of the ablest crop writers in 
the world. For years he has done that work, and there has never been 
any material criticism. There never has been a time when there was 
any leak in the weather service, but many times the weather is the 
dominant factor on the market. Itis-the understanding that dismissal 
will result from even visiting bucket shops, or any place where there 
is speculating in grain, and the burden of proof is on the employee to 
show that he was not there for any improper purpose. The integrity 
of the chief of the climate and crop division is beyond question, and it 
is of the highest importance to the Bureau that it should be so. 
I take this occasion to express my acknowledgment of the very val- 
uable and efficient service of Mr. James Berry, chief of this division. 
His work in the climate and crop service demands a high order of 
intelligence and the utmost integrity, qualities which he possesses in 
an eminent degree, and which, when taken in conjunction with the 
importance of the work and his long experience of twenty-five years 
in the service of the Bureau, give him the strongest title to promotion. 
ne receives $2,000, and I earnestly recommend his promotion to 
2,750. 
The CuarrMan. Right along beside this gentleman there are three 
chiefs of division? 
Professor Moors. The reason that I do not recommend their pro- 
motion is that the line of work does not justify any further salary. 
They are not doing work that entitles them to any more money; that 
is good pay for them. You have been giving to the Department of 
Agriculture $2,750 for a number of scientific division chiefs. I believe 
that there is not a man there, and I am not depreciating them either, 
that is more valuable to the Government than this man, Mr. Berry, 
and more than that, I can say to you that he has not asked for this 
promotion. He has been there for twenty-five years, and is about 50 
years old, strong and hearty, and so in love with his work that in all 
probability hé would remain even if you reduce his salary. 
The Cuarrman. Those chiefs of division ure getting their salaries 
from the lump sum appropriation ? 
Professor Moors. No, sir; there are probably a half dozen of them. 
The Cuarrman. How much do they get? 
Professor Moorz. Some get $2,750. 
The Cuarrman. Do they get their salaries from the lump sum 
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rofessor Moors. No, sir. 
The Cuarrman. Here it is on pages 10 and 11. 
Mr. Brooxs. And on page 9, there is one pathologist at $2,750. 
Professor Moors. There is Mr. Hyde, the statistician of the Depart- 
ment, you have put his salary up to $3,500. 
The Cuarrman. We did not do it. 
Professor Moors. This man for whom I ask promotion is a modest 
man; he is not clamoring. He is in love with his work. You will 
not lose him. If you cut his salary down, he will stay there; but as 
a matter of justice we are asking for the advancement of this man and 
