education in Indian
schools, numbering about 300, which are under the direct control of
the department.

[Footnote 54: Report of the Secretary of the Interior, 1910. Within
twelve years 89,000 Indians were granted full rights as citizens.]

The Director of the Geological Survey.--The Director of the
Geological Survey collects much valuable information through the
examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and
mineral products of the United States. He has charge, also, of the
survey of the forest reserves.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.

The Secretary of Agriculture.--The duties of the Secretary of
Agriculture are, "To acquire and diffuse among the people of the United
States useful information on subjects connected with agriculture in the
most comprehensive sense of that word." The activities of the department
are along many lines, as indicated by the names of the bureaus and
divisions.

Bureau of Animal Industry.--Continuous advancement is being
made by the government toward placing the agricultural pursuits
upon a more scientific basis. One of its most important services is
performed in the Bureau of Animal Industry, which inspects the
greater part of the meat products exported to European countries.
The law providing for this inspection was necessary because of the
claim in European markets that diseased meats were shipped from the
United States. An inspection is also provided for live animals
intended for exportation and for animals imported. Much scientific
work is also devoted to a study of the various diseases of animals.

The Division of Seeds.--Over $100,000 are expended each year
by the Division of Seeds in the purchase of "rare and valuable"
seeds, bulbs, and plants. These are distributed free throughout the
country for the purpose of fostering the introduction of new and
more valuable crops.

Public Road Inquiries.--Another important interest is carried
on by the Office of Public Road Inquiries. Here experiments are
made with regard to the best system of road-making and the best
materials to be used for that purpose.

Weather Bureau.--Through the Weather Bureau daily forecasts
and warning of storms are sent to over 50,000 different points,
and storm signals are displayed at 300 places on our coasts. By its
operation,