12 DIRECTOR’S REPORT OF THE 
tection purposes. The city fire apparatus is located one and one- 
half miles or over from the Station buildings, with a constantly 
rising grade from the city to the Station. At least thirty min- 
utes must elapse before the city department can give aid. The 
Experiment Station unquestionably must provide its own fire 
protection. A plan has been adopted for doing this, the esti- 
mated cost of which is given below. That such protection is 
essential and wise, in view of the work the Station is doing and 
the value of the equipment subject to destruction by fire, is self- 
evident. 
Hlectric lighting, motor service, etc.— The time has come when 
the Station needs for various purposes, including lighting, motor 
service and chemical operations, the modern conveniences derived 
from a supply of electricity. 
The nearest wires of the Geneva Light and Power Company 
are about a mile distant, and considering the local cost of a cur- 
rent and the abundant steam power already in operation at the 
Station, it seems wise for the Station to install its own plant. 
Poultry plant.—As two poultry houses were burned in the late 
fire, additions must be made to the existing houses, 
Fences.— The Station property is bounded on three sides by 
city streets. At least 400 rods of old fencing must be replaced 
at once by new, which should be attractive in appearance and a 
discouragement to marauders. 
THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATION DESIRED. 
In view of the real needs herein set forth, I recommend to your 
Board of Control that you ask the Legislature of 1903 for a special 
appropriation of $25,000 to provide for the following expendi- 
tures: 
Construction horse barn and carriage house........ $8,500 00 
Storage building for grain and machinery......... 4,500 00 
Extension, of, poultry plant. jw. obese s ould) . -sveprd 700 00 
Four, hundred rods ;of fence. syd silts its ute sesiae 600 00 
General repairs 2). Yea, Sa 700 00 
Fire protection, including pump, chemical engine, 
hose, hose cart, and 1,000 ft. pipe............... 5,000 00 
