Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1881 [Begin page 371] Feby 15th 1881. At 8 OClock P.M. the Board met in the Secretary's office. The following members were present. H.G. Wells, J. Webster Childs Geo W. Phillips Milton J Gard H.G. Reynolds & Pres T.C. Abbot. After the meeting was called to order Pres. Wells called upon the members of the Faculty present for communications [illegible in original] relating to their respective Departments and after receiving communications from the Faculty the Board adjourned till 8.O. Clock tomorrow morning. Wednesday morning 8.O.Clock the Board met. The minutes of last meeting were read & approved. [Record Estimate] It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to spread upon the record the estimates for the years 1881 & 1882 as adopted at the last meeting of the Board to be presented to the Legislature [Harrower Salary] It was resolved that Mr Geo H. Harrower be appointed instructor in Political Economy. History & Moral Philosophy with a Salary at the rate of ($1.2.00.00) twelve hundred dollars a year from Jan'y 1st 1881. the date of his employment. [L. Carpenter Salary] It was resolved that Mr Louis G. Carpenter be appointed Instructor in Mathematics with a Salary at the rate of $600 per annum. [Sheep Com.] It was resolved that Mr Phillips, Chairman of Committee on Farm Management, be added to the [Sp?] Committee appointed to purchase fine wooled sheep [Percherons] It was moved & seconded that the Committee on Farm Management with the Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee be instructed to purchase one norman Percheron Stallion & two mares of the Same breed with the view of breeding this kind of horses at the College when the funds of the College will warrant such purchase. The motion was laid upon the table [Telephone] It was resolved that the Secretary of the College be Authorized to subscribe for the telephone, two instruments at $120 dollars a year for the College and to make the proper arrangements for the receiving & transmission of messages The Board adjourned till 1½ OClock P.M. At 1½ OClock PM the Board met It was moved by Mr Reynolds & Seconded [End page 371] [Begin page 372] That the resolutions relating to the division of labor & employ ment of a Superintendent of Grounds & Kitchen gardens passed at last meeting be reconsidered The motion did not prevail [Com on Veg. Garden & Supt of Grounds] It was resolved that the employment of a Superintendent of Grounds and vegetable gardener be be referred to President Abbot with power to act. [Microscope] It was resolved that Prof. Beal be authorized to expend one hundred dollars on miscroscopes [Owen Experiments] It was resolved that Prof. Beal be allowed to engage Mr. Owen Prof. Beal in connection with his experiments. the engagement not to extend beyond the time of next meeting of the Board. [Dissecting tools] Prof Cook was authorized to purchase Six cases of dis- secting instruments at a cost not to exceed twenty five dollars. [Fair Exhibit] It was resolved that the Prof. of Agriculture be required to make an exhibition of Cattle at the next State Fair, provided the railroads give the usual facilities for transportation [Catalogue] The Faculty of the College were authorized to issue a Catalogue of the College for 1881 of 3000 copies [Cases in Botanl. Lab.] Prof. Beal was authorized to purchase Such cherry lumber as would be needed for the proposed cases in the Botanical Museum to be paid for when the appropriation has been made for said cases [Experiments] Prof. Johnson was authorized to use ten acres of field No. 3 for experiments Board adjourned to meet at President Abbots at 7½ OClock this evening. At 7½ OClock Board met in President Abbots Study. Several matters pertaining to the College were talked over but no formal business was transacted. The Board adjourned to meet at the Call of Pres. Abbot & the Secretary R G Baird Secretary. [End page 372] [Begin page 373] [Estimates] The bill of estimation passed by the Board for the years of 1881 and 1882 and presented to the Legislature is as follows: Estimates for the Mich. State Agl. College for Current Expenses for the year 1881. Expense of the State Board of Agl. 500.00 Expense of Secy's office for fuel, blanks, books, exchange of reports, etc. 400.00 Expense of President's office, postage, furnature, payt of Sunday Services, etc. 215.00 College printing, Catalogues, blanks, etc. 300.00 For wages of Students 4500.00 5915.00 Salaries of Officers. President of College 3000.00 Professors of Agriculture, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, English Language, and Political Economy. Each @ $1800. per year 12600.00 Secretary of College 500.00 Steward. $700. Farm Foreman $600. 1300.00 Assistent in Chemistry $800. Vegl Gardener $600. 1400.00 Gardener and Supt. of Green House (exclusive of board) 743.00 Superintendent of Hor't Department 1200.00 Assistent in Work of Experiments on Farm 300.00 Vetrinary Instruction. one term 200.00 Assistent in Mathematics 600.00 21843.00 Farm Department. 1 Herdsman 365 days @$100 per day 365.00 2 Teamsters @ $16.00 per month 384.00 Board of 2 men 52 Weeks @ $275. 286.00 Repairs of Implements $200. 1 Wagon $75. 275.00 2 Plows $20. 1 Harrow $30. 60.00 1370.00 Chemical Department Fuel for Chemical Laboratory 35.00 35.00 Incidentals. For Expences which cannot be for seen 1000.00 1000.00 Amount of Current Expences Carried for'd. 30163.00 [End page 373] [Begin page 374] Am't of Current Expenses, brot for,d. 30163.00 Horticultural Dep't. 1 Teamster, 12 months @ $16.00 per m. 192.00 Board of teamster 52 Weks. @ $275 143.00 Grain for 3 horses. 500 bush. @ 30¢ 175.00 9 tons hay @ $10.00, $90. Bedding $10. 100.00 Shoeing horses and all other blacksmithing 100.00 Repairs of tools, including Lawn Mowers 50.00 Seeds for Vegl Garden. $40. Stationery $15. 55.00 Fertilizers $150. Lumber $30. 180.00 40 tons of Coal @ $650 260.00 Pots for Green house, $20. boxes. do. $8. 28.00 40 Cords short wood. $40. 10 Cords. 3 ft. Wood. $13. 53.00 Extra team work on drives 100.00 1436.00 31599.00 Estimated Recipts for 1881, to be deducted from above as follows: Interest from Trust Fund 18000.00 Recipts from Farm 4000.00 do do Hor'tl Dept. 650.00 do do Students for room rent, Matriculation, Diplomas, and incidentals 1800.00 24450.00 Am't of Appropriations for 1881. needed is 7149.00 The same amount for similar items is needed for 1882 for cur- rent Expences, Making the amount asked for two years to be Fourteen thousand two hundred and ninty Eight dollars. 14298.00 Estimates for Michigan State Agricultural College for Extraordinary Expenses for the years 1881 and 1882. Farmer's Institutes. For Farmer's Institutes, Fares, board, reporters etc. etc. for each year $300. 600.00 Insurance Insurance on buildings, for each year. $300. 600.00 Library. Purchase of books, Cataloguing, binding, etc. Each yr $500. 3000.00 4200.00 Amount carried forward. 4200.00 [End page 374] [Begin page 375] Amt. brought for'd 4200.00 Mathematical and Engineering. Dpt. 1 Wye Level, $150. 1 Transit $225. 375.00 Instruments in Mechanical Physics 200.00 3 chaines $25. Astronomical Globes $75. 100.00 Telescope Mountings $100. Rep. of Instruments $50. 150.00 Stereoscopticon Illustrations 100.00 Pipe from Steam pump to river 300.00 New Sewer from Williams Hall 500.00 Steam works (Repairs of tools) 100.00 Tools for working in Iron. 100.00 Repairs of Steam Pump. 50.00 3 New pumps @ $15. 45.00 2020.00 Museum and Dept. of Zoology. Alcohol, bottles, cases, etc. for each yr. $150. 300.00 Microscope and Apparatus 50.00 Dissecting Instruments, tables, chemicals 25.00 Anatomical Specimens (Especially of domestic animals) and Casts. 250.00 Models and Vertebrate Specimens 75.00 Invertebrates 300.00 1000.00 Chemical Department. For conducting Experiments, each yr. $500. 1000.00 For additional apparatus. Each yr. $500. 1000.00 2000.00 Dept. of Botany and Hortl. Labels for Grounds, Greenhouse, and Orchards. 50.00 Hose for Greenhouse, $25. Plants and Labels, $150. 175.00 Scraper. $9. Harrow $22. 31.00 Horse Lawn Mower, $80. 3 Hand do. $36. 116.00 10 wheel Borrows. $15. 1 Hand cart $12. 27.00 18 Hoes. $12. 12 Iron rakes $8. 20.00 Set of tiling tools $25. Pruning do. $18. 43.00 24 Spades $17. 18 Shovels $12. 6 Axes $8. 37.00 12 Forks. $9. 4 Pecks $8. 3 Sheep shears $3. 20.00 6 Sod cutters $10. 5 Grafting tools $150 11.50 10 budding knives $750 Seed drill $10. 17.50 75 lbs. Grape trellis wire, @ 8¢ 6.00 1 Mower $60. File of various sizes $100. 160.00 New Potatoes $6. New Strawburries $10. 16.00 Raspberries and blackberries 10.00 Apple trees and Grafts. $30. 1 New Horse $150. 180.00 Paint for tools, bridges, hitching posts, etc. 30.00 Amts carried for'd. 950.00 9220.00 [End page 375] [Begin page 376] Amts. brought for'd. 950.00 9220.00 2 New plant Stages $60. 3 harnesses. $45. 105.00 Grapes and forage plants. $30. Wild Garden $10. 40.00 1095.00 Botanical Laboratory and Museum. 20 Microscopes @ $35. 700.00 Miscellaneous pieces, turn tables, Sec. Knives, etc. 50.00 130 feet tables @ .50¢ 65.00 Museum labels $10. Lamp and [illegible in original] $5. 15.00 42 chairs @ $7.00 per set 49.00 4 Cases with Glass doors for apparatus. 120.00 3 Cases for Wheat, Corn, and timber. 300.00 200 Exhibition plates @ 8¢ 16.00 200 clips 10.00 Experiments $300. for Each year in Dept of Horticulture, Botany, and in Museum. 600.00 1925.00 Extra Expenses, Farm Dept. For drainage and improvement of lands 1000.00 For Improvement of breeding Stock 1000.00 For fencing 200 rods. @ .75¢ 150.00 Self binding harvester. 275.00 Hand implements 200.00 Plank for bridge over Cedar river 50.00 Furnature and fitures for farm house 200.00 Casts, models, etc. for illustrations in Agrl 300.00 3175.00 Repairs for Old buildings. New roof on College Hall 500.00 Painting, repairs, cases, and furnature for College Hall 300.00 New roof on Prof. McEwan's house 60.00 Tank, bath tub, and force pump. for Pres'. house. 150.00 New roof and eve-trough on Dr. Kedzie's house. 75.00 Repairing Horl barn and Seed loft. 25.00 Painting, Glass and repairs on Green-house. 300.00 Painting Botl Labratory 1060 yds. @ .10¢ 106.00 Repairs of Slate, roof on Well's Hall 60.00 1576.00 New Buildings. Chapel, Library, and Offices, furnished and heated. 25000.00 Enlargement of Chemical Labratory. 6000.00 Grain barn for farm. department. 1500.00 Tool house for farm dept. 1000.00 New privy at Botanical Laboratory 25.00 33525.00 Am't carried for'd 50516.00 [End page 376] [Begin page 377] Am't. brought for'd. 50516.00 Mechanical Dep't. Repairs in Carpenter Shop. Cases. and tools for each year $150. 300.00 300.00 Amount of extra expenditures 1881 and 1882 50816.00 Recapitulation Farmer's Institutes. 600.00 Insurance 600.00 Library. 3000.00 Mathematical and Engineering Dept. 2020.00 Museum and Dept. of Zoology. 1000.00 Chemical Department. 2000.00 Dept. of Horticulture and Botany. 3020.00 Farm Department. 3175.00 Repairs of old buildings. 1576.00 New buildings. 33525.00 Mechanical Department 300.00 50816.00 Aggregate of Estimates for Current and Extraordinary Expenses for 1881 and 1882. Current Expenses for 1881. (See detail) 7149.00 do do " 1882 do 7149.00 Extraordinary do " 1881 do 25408.00 do do " 1882 do 25408.00 65114.00 [End page 377] [Begin page 378] Tuesday March 29th 1881 The State Board of Agricuulture met pursuant to call of Pres. Abbot and the Secretary. the following members were present, H.G. Wells, Geo. W. Phillips, Franklin Wells, H.G. Reynolds, T.D.Dewey, and Pres. T.C. Abbot. Milton J. Gard was present and sat with the Board. The members of the Faculty were all present during the first evening session, and presented matters connected with their respective Departments. After which the Board adjourned till 8.o'clock tomorrow morning. Wednesday. morning. March 30th Board met at 8 oclock a.m. minutes of last meeting were read and approved. [Board Officers] The Board was reorganized by the election of Officers as follows: --- President H.G. Wells. Secretary R.G. Baird. Treasurer E. Longyear. Vice President J. Webster Childs Mr Franklin Wells made the following report, which was received and ordered spread upon the record. [Report on Sheep Bought] The Committee appointed by this board Sept. 14th 1880 for the purchase of registered fine wool Sheep bug leave to make the following report. After much correspondence by Prof Johnson and Franklin Wells with sheep breeders in Vermont and Ohio it was deemed advisable to visit the flocks in Macomb Co. On the 1st of the present month the whole committee, including Mr G.W. Phillips. subsequently added to the committee, visited the flocks of Messers Thompson and Taylor and after a very thorough examination they decided to buy of Mr A.D. Taylor ten Ewes, Seven of which were bred by Messers O.H. and W.O. Bascone, and the other three by Mr Synum Clark Jr. of Vermont for which they paid Fifty dollars each. These Ewes are numbered 141, 117, 150, 83, 147, 81, 27, 44, and 38 & 78 They are all with lamb by famous bucks, and by agreement with Mr Taylor they are to be served by the Ram Genisee free of charge if the College desire. Franklin Wells [End page 378] [Begin page 379] It was resolved. that the Farm Committee and Franklin Wells be a committee to decide what the Boarding Hall should pay the Farm Department for wood. [Leave of Absence] President Abbot was granted five weeks leave of absence in the Summer term. Did not go. [ " " ] Dr. Kedzie was allowed a week's absence to attend the meeting of the Sanitary Council of the Mississippi Valley of which he is President. [Fowls at Large] It was resolved that no hens or chickens shall be allowed to run at large on the College premises. [Hospital] Dr.Kedzie was requested to make a report to the board as to what provision should be made here for the care of the sick, and the protiction of students against contageous diseases to which they may be exposed by the occasional sickness of students. [Library] It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to expend Eight Hundred dollars for the Library. It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be allowed to expend Fifteen dollars to fix up the work room in Wells Hall. [Harvester] It was resolved that the Farm Committee and Prof Johnson be authorized to purchase a self- binding harvester in the proper season, after fair trial, and with proper guarantees. Adjourned till 2 o'clock p.m. The Board met at 2 o'clock p.m. [Committees] Pres. H.G. Wells announced the appointment of the following committees. Finance - F. Wells, Phillips Farm - Phillips, Childs, Hort. - Reynolds HG. Wells, Buildings & Rep. - Dewey F. Wells, Employees - Childs, Reynolds, Institutes Childs Phillips, [Survey tools etc] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to expend not to exceed $725. for the following articles: - 1 New Y Level and rod. $150.00 Tools for Steam work 100.00 " " Brick and Iron 50.00 River pipe 300.00 Instruments in Physics 100.00 3 Chains 25.00 [End page 379] [Begin page 380] [Roofs] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter under the direction of the Building Committee be requested to have the slate roof of Wells Hall and the roof of Williams Hall repaired. [Joint Meetg.] It was resolved that the Secretary of the College be instructed to extend an invitation from the Board to the Executive Committee of the State Agricultural Society, the officers of the State Horticultural Society, the officers of the State Grange, the ex-members of the State Board of Agriculture, Prof. J.C. Holmes and Treasurer E. Longyear. to meet the Board at the College on the morning of Thursday June 9th [Catalogue] It was resolved that an additional five hundred copies of the Catalogue for 1880 be printed. [Roofs] It was resolved that the Mechanical Department put a new roof on the houses occupied by Prof's. MacEwan, Kedzie, and Beal, if in the judgement of the Department they are required. [Vetrinary] It was resolved that the ten copies of "Michigan in the War" given to the State Agricultural College be distributed as follows: - 1 to Pres. Abbot 1 1 " Secy Beard 1 1 " each professor 6 1 " Instructor Harrower 1 1 " Mr Dewey the newly appointed member of the Board. [Cord Wood] It was resolved that the Boarding Hall pay the Farm Department $1.50 per cord for the fifty three cords delivered to the Boarding Hall. [Steam Pump] It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be allowed to move the Steam pump to a point much nearer the river, provided trouble is experienced in pumping through the old river pipe. Adjourned to meet at President's house at 7 o'clock p.m. [End page 380] [Begin page 381] 7 O'clock p.m. Evening Session [Garden Harnesses etc] It was resolved that the Superintendant of the Horticultural Department be authorized to purchase a good double harness, a hand lawn mower, Six wheelborrows, and a new harness for an extra garden horse. [Gr. H. Repairs] It was resolved that the Mechanical Department be authorized to make the necessary repairs at the Greenhouse, such as repairing sills, rafters, setting glass, and painting, expending therefore not more than one hundred dollars. [Microscopes etc] It was resolved that Prof. Beal be authorized to purchase 16 microscopes not to exceed $600. in total cost, and apparatus there for not to exceed $50. in cost, and a lamp and oil can for $5. [Botl. Cases] It was resolved that the Mechanical Department be authorized to make for Prof Beal two cases for apparatus not to exceed $60.00 in cost. [Sorghum] It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to spend $500. of the moneys appropriated for the manufacture of Sorghum [Porticos] It was resolved that the Building Committee be requested to examine and report the advisability of putting porticos over the entrances into the basement of Wells Hall. [Essex Boar] It was resolved that the Farm Committee and Prof. Johnson be authorized to purchase one Essex boar. [Privy] It was resolved that the Mechanical Department build a privey at the Botanical Laboratory, within the amount appropriated therefor. [Plans] It was resolved that the Building Committee be authorized to procure plans for the building to be erected at the College. Adjourned till tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. 8 o'clock a.m. morning Session [Farm Expenses] It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be im- powered to purchase such hand implements as are needed for Student labor, Also a set of harness needed for immediate use., also plank for bridge across Cedar river. [End page 381] [Begin page 382] It was resolved. that Prof. Johnson be empowered to purchase such apparatus for instruction in Agriculture as shall be approved by the President not to exceed ½ the appropriation for that purpose [Experiments] It was resolved that Prof Johnson be empowered to employ such help in the conducting of experiments and in the supervision of Student labor, as shall be necessary, within the amount appropriated for that purpose. [Farm Com.] It was resolved that Mr. F. Wells be added to the Farm Committee. [Bldg. Com. to report on Repairs] It was resolved that the Building Commmittee examine the requests of Dr Beal and Prof Cook for interior painting and decide according to their judgment, and that in all future cases application for similar work be submitted in writing to the Committee on Buildings and Repairs, who shall report the same with their recommendations to the Board. [Interior Repairs] It was resolved that it is the sense of this Board that the interior as well as the exterior re- pairs of the buildings under our control should be executed by the order and under the direction of the Board. at the expense of the College. [Museum] It was resolvd that Prof Cook be allowed to expend one hundred dollars in the purchase of bottles for Specimens and one hundred fifty dollars for specimens. [Garden Barn] It was resolved that Mr Cassiday have the use of a stall in the Horticultural barn in preference to any other private occupancy. Adjourned to meet at the call of President Abbot and the Secretary. R.G. Baird Sec'y [End page 382] [Begin page 383] Tuesday evening. May 3d 1881 The State Board of Agriculture met in their room in the State Capitol at 8 o'clock. Members present H.G. Wells. J. Webster Childs. T: Wells. H.G. Reynolds. J.D. Dewey. President Abbot and the Secretary. [Plans for Library & Museum] The following Architects were present with their plans for a Library and Museum Building. Messrs L.W. Grosvenor of Jackson: J.H. Fisher of Lansing: Scott & Co. Julius Hess, and Chas H. Marsh. of Detroit and Watkins Hidden & Arnold of Bay City. The Architects were recieved one at a time for the presentation of their plans. The plans of Messrs. L.H. Grosvenor, J.H. Fisher, and Scott & Co. were examined and the Board ad- journed to meet tomorrow morning at 7-45 o'clock. Wednesday morning 7-45 o'clock. [ " ] Board met with the above members present Examined the plans of Messrs Julius Herse, and Watkins, Hidden & Arnold. [ " ] Dr Kedzie submitted a plan for an addition to the Chemical Laboratory, which was adopted. Secretary Baird presented the plan of Mr Chas H. Marsh of Detroit. for a Library and Museum Building. for the consideration of the Board. [Joint Meetg] It was resolved that the Secretary invite the & [remainder of line illegible in original] executive committee ^ to meet with the Board on the Ninth of June. [Repairs] It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to expend thirty eight dollars on inside repairs in his house (painting, Kalsomining, etc.) After further consideration of plans submitted the Secretary was instructed to telegraph to Mr Chas H. Marsh, requesting him to meet the Board this evening. after which the Board adjourned to visit the College in the afternoon and to return to the Capitol at 8. o'clock p.m. During the afternoon Pres. Wells called the Board together at the Secys office. [Knapper, Help] It was resolved that Mr Knapper be authorized to employ an extra hand two months [Harrower's title] It was resolved that the words "moral Philosopher, be stricken from Mr Harrower's title [End page 383] [Begin page 384] [Steam Fittings] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to expend twenty (20) dollars in a supply of Steam fittings [Sewer] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to construct a Sewer to the Boarding Hall [Steam Heat] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to employ Mr Harvey of Detroit to make plan & specifications for heating the College buildings by Steam. The following rules were adopted for the Horticultural Department [Landscape Gardens] Mr Oliver is to lay out all drives & walks and determine the position of new buildings in the College Park [Beal Province] Dr Beal is to take charge of the Botanic Gardens – that is of the [illegible in original] Garden in the ravine between the Botanical Laboratory & the Green- house – of the beds of grasses & of the arboretum is to take charge of all work done in them – is to audit the accounts and submit bills to the Secretary of the College Dr Beal is to keep the President informed from time to time of the experiments going on in his Department & is to make arrangement with Mr Knapper for ground & help with which to prosecute them In case Dr Beal & Mr Knapper cannot agree the President is to direct Students Labor in the Botanical Dep't & its exper- iments is to be charged to Current expenses account. [Labels Veg. Garden] Dr Beal is to keep up the System of labeling trees & shrubs on the grounds Mr Lee is to have charge of the vegetable garden & the small fruits connected therewith. He is to use his own judgement in the kinds of seeds to be used & manner of laying out & Cultivating the land & in harvesting the produce [Knapper Supt.] All purchases for the vegetable garden & all sales are to be made by Mr Knapper & all accounts and bills are to pass through Mr Knappers hands Mr Lee is to keep an account of the amount & quality of work done by students under his charge and report to Mr Knapper monthly or when required [Educational Labor] Mr Lee is to take pains to show students & especially Juniors how to do the work they perform under him These students are to be assigned to him by Mr Knapper. Adjourned to meet at the Capitol at 8 O.Clock P.M. [End page 384] [Begin page 385] At 8. OClock P.M. the Board met. The Board had a Conference with Mr Marsh in re- gard to some details of his plan. after which [Plan for Library & Museum] It was Resolved: that the plan for Library & Museum Building Submitted by Mr Chas. H Marsh be adopted [Architect] It was resolved that Mr Marsh be allowed eight hundred dollars $800.00 for plans specifications & detailed drawings & Superintendense during the erection of the building. Adjourned till 8.O.Clock tomorrow morning Thursday morning 8 O Clock A.M. [Joint Meetg.] It was resolved that the the time of the joint meeting of this Board with the Ex. Com. of State Ag'l Society & other invited guest be changed from June 7th to June 2d & that the secretary notify the Societies invited accordingly [Port Huron] The Com. on Farm Management & Prof. John son were authorized to attend the Avery & Murphy & Sanborn Sale at Port Huron May 18 & 19 It was resolved that when this meeting adjourn it be to meet at the Capitol on Tuesday evening May 31st [Gr. H. Repairs] It was resolved that the mechanical be requested department ^ to make necessary repairs in the plant Staging of the Green House [Official Bonds] The Secretary & Treasurer were requested each to furnish bonds to the amount of five thousand dollars with sureties Satisfactory to the Board Meeting Adjourned [End page 385] [Begin page 386] May 31st 1881 At Eight OClock P.M. the Board met in their room at the state Capitol Present H G. Wells Geo W Phillips J. Webster Childs Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey. Pres. Abbot & Secretary Baird The Secretary read the following "Notice to Builders & Steam fitters" which he had published under direction of the Building Committee [Notice to Builders & Steam Fitters] "Sealed proposals for the erection of a Library and Museum building at the Agricultural College will be recieved at the office of the State Board of Agriculture, in the State Capitol until Tuesday, the 31st day of May 1881, at eight o'clock P.M. At which time the Board will meet to open the proposals submitted. Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of Chas H. Marsh, 120 Griswold Street, Detroit, on and after the 20th instant. [Guarantee Check] Tenders will be submitted for the work in gross, and each proposal must must be accompanied by a certified check for the sum of five hundred dollars, payable to the order of R.G. Baird Secretary. Said check to be held as a guarantee for damages should the party whose proposal is accepted fail to enter into contract within five days thereafter, other- wise to be returned on signing the contract. In case the proposal is not accepted, the check will be returned when the decision of the Board is declared. [Bonds] The party to whom the contract may be awarded will be required to give bonds for the proper ful- fillment of the contract, equal to one-half the amount of same. [Payments] Payments on contract will be eighty-five per cent of value of labor and material placed in buildings. Proposals to be indorsed "Proposals for Library and Museum Building," on the envelope; to be on blanks furnished by the Architect and addressed to R.G. Baird Sec'y Lansing, Mich. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. [Chl. Laby. Addition] Separate poroposals will also be recieved during the same time and under the same conditions as above, for an addition to [End page 386] [Begin page 387] the Chemical Laboratory, at the Agricultural College. Plans and specifications for this also may be seen at the office of Chas H Marsh These proposals should be indorsed on the envelope: "Proposals for Chemical Laboratory" and addressed as above. [Steam Heating] Proposals accompanied with plans and detailed specifications will also be recieved for removing of boilers from present dormitory halls to central boiler house. and making needed connections; also, heating of Library and Museum building and Chemical Laboratory. Bids for steam heating to be accompanied by a bond of $1000. as a guarantee for the successful operation of the work. By order of building committee RG Baird. Sec'y" [Proposals] The Secretary also informed the Board that several sealed proposals were in his possession and at the disposal of the Board. The following proposals were opened 1st from Messrs Fuller and Wheeler of Lansing for Museum and Library building $20,875 40/100 Chemical Laboratory $5,775.00 2d from Ayers of Lansing for Museum & Library building $22,985.00/100. for addition to Chemical Laboratory 4th Topping & Fisher of Detroit for Library & Museum building. $24,247.70 [Leave of Absence] Pres. Abbot was granted leave of absence to visit Olivet College June 20th. [Globes] Prof Carpenter was authorized to purchase the two globes now in possession of Pres Abbot for $75 00/100. Meeting adjourned till tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock. June 1st. 8 o'clock a.m. [Steam Heat Proposals] Board met and proceeded to open the proposals of Steam fitters for Removal and resetting of Boilers, making connections [End page 387] [Begin page 388] with buildings now heated by steam and also heating other buildings. Proposals accompanied with drawings were presented from Detroit Metal & Plumbing Works, Andrew Harvey & Son. of Detroit. Samuel I. Pope of Chicago. & Jarvis Burns & Co proprietors of Lansing Iron Works. The Board spent the forenoon in considering the plans and proposals of the Steam fitters and at noon adjourned till 1:30 p.m. 1-30 P.M. Board met. [Leave of Absence] Dr Kedzie was granted leave of absence during the last two days of the present Coll. term to attend the meeting of the Agricultural Scientific Association. [Bids Accepted] It was resolved that we accept the fol- lowing bids viz: 1st of Messrs Fuller and Wheeler on Library and Museum Building exclusive of Steam fitting for $20.720.40 2d of Messrs Fuller and Wheeler on addition to Chemical Laboratory exclusive of heating and finishing basement for $5241.00 3d of Messrs Jarvis, Barnes & Co. for boilers as detailed in their 2d proposition, except that it be for 4 boilers instead of 5 for $2.250.00 net. 4th of Messrs Andrew Harvey and Son. of Detroit for completing steam connections from boiler house to Williams Hall, Wells Hall, Chemical Laboratory, and Library and Museum building, the last two with full heating apparatus for $4642.00. [Library Room to Prof. Agrl.] [Other Rooms] It was resolved that the present Library when no longer used as such be assigned. to the Prof. of Agriculture. The President's office to the Prof of Mathematics and Engineering. Secretary's office to Prof. Harrower. [Fuel] The Secretary was authorized to make the purchases of the necessary wood & coal for the College [Bonds] It was resolved that the Pres. & Secy of the Board accept & approve of the bonds of contractors. adjourned R G Baird Secretary [End page 388] [Begin page 389] July 28th 1881 The Board met in the Secretary's office at 7½ OClock P.M. The following members were present. H.G. Wells Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds T.D Dewey. Pres T.C. Abbot & the Secretary Pres. H.G. Wells explained to the Board his reason for calling this meeting. viz that the Students had made certain charges against the Steward Mr Fox & desired an investigation on the part of the Board After a consultation in regard to how the matter Should be taken up tomorrow the Board adjourned till. 8.O.Clock tomorrow morning [Fox Investigation] Friday morning July 29th 8 O Clock the board met. The same members were present as on the previous evening. & at 9 O Clock am the Board proceeded to take testimony in regard to the Changes made by the Students against the Steward. Then taking of testemony occupied the the day & part of the evening Sessions. After the hearing of the case [Finding] [Oil Sales] It was resolved. that in regard to the charges brought against Mr Fox as to acceptance in of Short weights a connivance ^ with fraud in the purchase of goods we find them wholley usub- stantiated but that in the matter of the accounts re- turned for oil Sold we find Mr Fox chargable with gross [illegible in original] and that we hereby direct that here after oil shall only be sold to Students or other's by the half gallon or larger quantity and on account, no Cash to be paid at the time of the delivery of oil but all to be settled for in the Same manner as board bills [ " " ] It was resolved that oil be sold only between the hours of four & five p m. & by a student to be detailed for the purpose who Shall render an accurate account of Sales and an account of sales to be rendered to the Secretary at the close of each term to the Steward weekly ^. (The above to take effect at the commence ment of next term) [Credits to Bd. afc] It was resolved that Board account be cred- ited with one hundred & fifty two dollars from current expense on account of oil not heretofore credited and with thirty dollars & 20/100 to be charged to Mr Fox. viz. for Care & feed of horse to July 31st 1881 22 7/100 dollars & for [End page 389] [Begin page 390] fifty extra meals not heretofore settled for 7 50/100 dollars [Board of Horses] It was resolved that hereafter any horse that the State Board of Agriculture may authorize to be kept in the Stables of the Hort. Dep't for the Steward Florist or other officer be fed & cared for (but not harnessed) by the Hort. Dep't and the Same Charged to the owner of the horse at the rate of 30ct per day It was resolved that the President of the Board 1 Hon. H.G. Wells. be requested to make report the findings of the findings of the Board in the investigation held at the present meeting and Submit the Same at our meeting on the 15th ult. [12½ c wages] It was resolved that 12½ cents per hour be allowed next as the maximum rate for Students labor during ^ vacation. Adjourned till tomorrow at 8 OClock A.M. Saturday morning – 8 o'clock. Board met. [Bdg. H. goods to be weighed] It was resolved thta the College Steward shall habitually test by weighing or measuring at the College the quantities of goods delivered to him. [Bonds] It was resolved that the bonds of Secy & Treasurer be approved, and be placed in custody of the Secretary of State. [Engineer] It was resolved that from and after Aug 1st the Engineer be employed by and responsible to the professor of Mathematical Engineering Department. [J.J. Bagley Resolutions.] It was Reseolved: That, by the death of ex- Governor John J Bagley, the State Board of Agriculture has lost a trusted advizer and faithful co-laborer, and the College under their charge, an earnest and outspoken friend. That the growth of the college, & its widening in- fluence are prominently due to the clear brain, the strong will, and the large heart of our dead Governor. Resolved, That we extend to the afflicted family and the wide circle of mourning friends our condolence and heart-felt sym- pathy. It was resolved that the Secretary send copies of these resolutions to the daily papers of Detroit, and also to Lansing papers. The Board adjourned to meet at Secy's office at 8 p.m. Aug 15th [End page 390] [Begin page 391] Monday evening. Aug 15th 1881. 8-oclock The Board met. Present. H.G. Wells, Franklin Wells. J Webster Childs, H.G. Reynolds President T.C. Abbot. & Secy R G Baird. [B.S.] It was resolved that the president of the College be authorized at the close of the regular graduating exercises tomorrow to confer the Degree of Bachelor of Science upon the following Students – They having completed the course of study and having been recom- mended to the Board for such degree by the Faculty of the College. – Herbert Bamber, Joseph I. Bickwell Jr. Wm H. Burgess, Chas E. Bush. Carroll W. Clark, Carlton R. Dart, Wm S. Delano. Cadolzo A. Dockstader, Geo. W. Grover, Howard M. Holmes, Wm R. Hubbard, Arthur Jones, Josiah L.H. Knight, Walter I. Lillie, Daniel S. Lincoln, Chas. W. McCurdy, Edward C. McKee, Chas McKenny, Mrs. Mary J. C. Merrill, Byron S. Palmer, Chas D. Phelps, Harvey A. Price, Harvey L. Roseburry, Alva Sherwood, Wm G. Simonson, Ambrose E. Smith Amos W. Troupe Arthur B Turner, Sherman Upton, Albert H. Voight, Clarence R. White, Jason Woodman, Willis W. Palmer. [Water Pipe] It was resolved. that. Prof Carpenter be authorized to lay a water pipe from the Boarding Hall to the Library & Museum Building. [Report of Finding in Fox Investigation] Pres. H.G. Wells presented the report of the findings of the Board in the recent investigation. as follows: – To the State Board of Agriculture of the State of Michigan Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the State Board of Agriculture on the . day of July A.D. 1881 the undersigned submit the following report. A committee of the Students of the Agricultural College of Michigan, consisting of W.H. Burgess and Arthur Jones on the 13th of July AD 1881 addressed a written communication to H G. [End page 391] [Begin page 392] [Fox Investigation] Wells. President of State Board of Agriculture requesting that the Board investigate certain charges therein made against E.C. Fox. Steward of the College. Some of said charges implying corrupt & dishonest acts on the part of said Steward, which in affect would redound to the pecuniary disadvantage of the Students and also bring discredit upon the College unless summarily corrected: the charges as presented are herewith returned in a paper marked "A" the sauce being the original manuscript presented by the committee in behalf of the Students. Pursuant to the report of the Committee the State Board of Agriculture met at the office of the Secretary, on the evening of the 28th of July 1881 continuing its session until the morning of the 29th July following at which time after due notice there was present the Committee assisted by E. Cahill Esq. an attorney of their selection. also E.C. Fox, with [N F?] Handy an attorney in defence a number of witnesses were ex- amined, on oath. administred to each by Franklin Wells a Notary public, among others E.C. Fox and H.W. Squire. Very little necessity was imposed on the Board for restricting counsel in their Examination of witnesses or the presentation of arguments. The hearing of the entire case was compassed between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. & 9 o'clock p.m. with two short intermissions, leaving for the Board, an Examination of the ac- count books of the College and vouchers on file in the Secretary's office, the same to be testimony by agreement of counsel. The Students through their committee ad- mit by the paper accompanying this report that in the main, the purchases made by E.C. Fox, Steward, of goods for table supplies are about the same in price, as given in Detroit market quotations, Except for canned goods, which on the average have been higher: the article of canned goods, constituting the exception and entering [End page 392] [Begin page 393] Fox Investigation] largely into the table supply, depends in price very materially on quaulity as affected by methods of [illegible in original] the same, and also by length of time since preparation. A careful observance of same [rule?] by which a first class article is obtained would increase price, and as no evidence was presented showing. the canned goods used as inferior, the Board can reasonbly infer that the goods were judiciously selected, suitable as a food supply and not overcharged. The paper submitted by the Committee admits that the wood account is entirely satisfactory, except that the students have no credit for fuel consumed in forcing water to the Green House an estimate shows that the amount lost by consumption in forcing water to the Green House was in considerable. The allegation, contained in the paper of the Committee in behalf of the students "That the Steward has bought during the school months (as shown by the bills) of the years 1879-80 & 81. lemons, oysters, mackeral, oranges, and other articles to the amount of $16.69"and that none of them ever appeared on the Students tables, therefore be appropriated them to his own private use, is not substained by testimony. The amount stated ($16.69) running through two years and six months is inconsiderable and it is with- in the knowledge of members of the Board and Faculty that some of the fruits above named, appeared on the table and were common for the use of all present, mixed with dried fruits: Students now at College admit that delecacies not common on to the tables in the boarding hall have again & again been furnished to boys confined to their rooms by sickness, It is therefore the more reasonable conclusion that this Sum in all the years named, was used properly and fairly charged in the account to Student's board. In reference to the charge that some [End page 393] [Begin page 394] [Fox Investigation] amount of money has been paid to E.C. Fox Steward, for extra meals, from Jany 1879 to June 1881 which is not accounted for in returns which should have been made to the Secy's office, this charge is sustained. The Steward alleging that in several cases amounts were paid to him when out of his rooms in carrying people to the City, and therefore the omission to credit and account for the [amounts?] by the terms of the resolution adopted by the Board fifty (50) extra meals are credited to board account and charged to E.C Fox. as the amount not accounted for by him It is also admitted by EC Fox that money has been paid him by students when he carried them by team to the city on several occasions to witness performances at the Opera House, which he also attended himself and had the team cared for at a Stable paying for the same. There is no proof that any charge was made by the Steward for this services; it is therefore fair to infer that the money paid should be treated as a gratuity and that a part, if not the whole was expended in properly careing for the team. It is alledged that no credit has been given for Hay feed to the horse kept by E.C. Fox, Steward, for his own private use. The proof sustaines this charge and under the resolutions adopted by the Board the sum of twenty two dollars & Seventy, cents ($22 70/100) is credited to students accounts and charged to E.C. Fox, for feed of his horse. It is in proof, that from Sept 1st 1878 to June 1st 1881 there is a large deficit in the oil account; That quantities of oil put into the College oil safe, to be drawn, for supplying Students, the members of the Faculty, and the Halls have not been properly accounted for, and that this loss is to the disadvantages to the Students in their board account. The fact [End page 394] [Begin page 395] [Fox Investigation] alleged by the Student's Committee. in this are matter, and the inferences therefore ^ correctly stated, but the proof does not show any dishonest practice on the part of E.C. Fox, Steward, who nominally had charge of the oil safe and sale of its contents. proof was submitted that on one occasions, within twenty four hours time, creating a strong presumption that two barrels of oil was lost by leakeage. The Board by its resolution have corrected this disadvantage to the Students, by crediting board account in the sum of one hundred and fifty two dollars from Current Expense account. In this report [ungratified?] expression has been given in the way of reproof to the Steward, when the evidence warranted it. on the other hand justice demands that we say herein of E.C. Fox, that in his purchases of boarding hall supplies he has exhibited good judgement and fair economy, that his superintendence of the culinary department has resulted in furnishing well prepared healthy food, that the table furniture has im- proved under his management and that the price of board has from time. to time, since he has officiated as Steward been reasonable and not overpriced & a reduction on former charges. It is proper to add in this report, what appears of record in the proceedings of the Board at last meeting, that these resolutions then adopted were presented by H.G. Reynolds and were unanimously adopted by the quorum present, Messrs Childs & Phillips being absent. The committee acting in behalf of the Students say "That the Steward boasts that he was backed by the State Board and Faculty against anything the Students may try to do." This suggestion of what the Steward has said remain bad [End page 395] [Begin page 396] [Fox Investigation] tast, if for no other reason, than that its mention implies a possibility that the Board & Faculty could have prejudices that would lead them to follow one individual right or wrong, rather than be influenced by 200 young men, with most of whom they have had kindly relation- ship for years past. The Board has nothing to say for the faculty as it had its own ability to care for itself. The State Board of Agriculture, in working for the interests of the college has solely a labor of love; it desires that the institution shall grow and strengthen as the years advance. It comes to us from every part of Michigan that the great mass of the people are beginning to realize its benefits and are ready to extend to it all reasonable appropriation. its number of graduates are increasing each year, they are to be the main supports in its future prosperity, therefore all the best feeling of the Board is with the Students. we can have no prejudice against them in that direction we claim that we ought to have the support of the Students. most of us are well ad- vanced in years and have had the teachings of experience, and with that experience if we can have the aid and hearty concurrence of the gradu- ates and the classes, we expect to con- tinue the Agricultural College of Michigan in the long future, at least one step in advance of all the Agricultural Colleges of the United States of America. H.G. Wells. & Com. It was resolved that Pres Abbot and the Secy be a committee & amend the report submitted by H.G. Wells with reference to the amount to be paid by E.C. Fox, for extra meals unaccounted [End page 396] [Begin page 397] for in accordance with facts to which attention has been called since the investigation The report was accepted, adopted and ordered spread upon the record subject to amendment as provided for in the previous resolution. The resignation of EC Fox was presented to the Board [Fox Resignation] It was resolved that the resignation of E.C. Fox be accepted to take effect as soon as an other Steward can be secured. Adjourned till 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Tuesday morning – 8–o'clock Board met [Ice House] It was resolved that Secy Baird be authorized to have reconstructed a new runway at the ice house as soon as convenient. [Water to G.H.] It was resolved that the matter of laying a [quick?] water pipe to the Green House be referred to the com- mittee on Hort. Dep't. [Wood Yard] It was resolved that the location of wood yard at Boiler House be referred to Profs Johnson, & Carpenter and Pres Abbot [Exhibit] It was resolved that fifteen dollars be appropriated to making an ex- hibit at the National Horticultural Association. It was resolved that when this meeting adjourns, it be to meet at Jackson on Tuesday, Sept 20. at 2 o'clock [Telephone Posts] It was resolved that the Secretary endeavor to arrange to have the telephone posts removed and brought across Harrisons flats, if permitted. Adjourned, RG Baird Secy [End page 397] [Begin page 398] Jackson Sep 20th 1881 Tuesday 8 OClock P.M the Board met at the Hibbard House present J. Webster Childs Geo W. Phillips Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds T.D. Dewey Pres T.C. Abbot & the Secretary J Webster Childs vice President presiding [Reducing Valves] It was resolved, That reducing valves and an arrangement for running the on boilers ^ either low or high pressure be put in each of William's and Well's Halls, the Museum & Library Building and the Chemical Laboratory at a cost not to exceed $120.00. [Spring Hinges] It was resolved That the Mechanical Dept. be authorized to put spring hinges on such doors in Well's Hall as used them. [Gr. H. Mill Tank] It was resolved That Mr. Knapper be authorized to draw saw dust and place it so as to protect the Wind Mill tank from freezing. [Gr. H. Mill] It was resolved that Prof. Carp- enter be authorized to repair wind mill at the Green House and paint the sauce. also to put in some pipes to prevent the freezing of pump at a cost not to exceed $500 [Hydrant] It was resolved That Prof. Carpenter be allowed to construct one frost proof Hydrant at the Museum & Library Building at a cost not to exceed $10.00. [Steam Connect] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to connect water tank in William's Hall with steam pipe so that hot water can be furnished for cleaning. [Water Pipes] It was resolved That Prof. Carpenter be authorized to lay water pipes from main to Sec's office and Pres. office in the new building, also to Zoological Work Room at a cost not to exceed $2500 (if 1½" pipe is put in or $2000 if [End page 398] [Begin page 399] 1¼ pipe be put in) [Wood Yard] It was resolved That $2500 be expended in the construction of wood tracks in the wood yard. It was resolved that when this meeting finally adjourns, it be to meet at the Secy's Office on Monday Evening Oct. 10th [Bull] The secretary was auth- orized to give Mr. J.S. Curtis credit for the bull Saginaw to the amt. of $61.88 and apply the same to balance the account of Gilbert M. Curtis with the College provided this arrangement is agreed to by Mr. J.S. Curtis. Adjourned to meet at the office of the President of the State Agr'l Society on the fair grounds to-morrow morning at 8 O'clock Wednesday morning, 8 O'clock Board met at the office of Pres'd't. Phillips on the Fair grounds. Same present as at last meeting. [Bull] Moved and seconded that the Prof. of Agriculture be authorized during the coming year to purchase a Bates or Rose of Sharon Bull to cost not to exceed $50000 exclusive of expense in getting him. Tabled till next meeting. [Hogs] It was resolved that Mr Franklin Wells and Prof. Johnson be authorized to pur- chase a Boar and two Sows Either Berkshire or Poland & China. [Lumber] The Secretary was authorized to purchase two car loads of lumber for Mechanical Dept. [Com. on Prof. of Hort.] Moved and seconded that Mr. Reynolds. Pres. Abbot & Judge Wells be a Committee to look out a suitable man for Prof. of Horticulture. Carried Adjourned, RG Baird [End page 399] [Begin page 400] Monday Evening, Oct. 10, 1881, 8 O'clock. The Board met at Sec'y's office. Present, H.G. Wells, J. Webster Childs, Franklin Wells, H.G. Reynolds, Pres.t Abbot and the Secretary. The members of the Faculty were present and presented matters connected with their respec- tive departments, after which the Board ad- journed till 8 O'clock to-morrow morning. Tuesday Morning, Oct. 11, 8 O'clock. [Mallory Steward] Salary] [Lee Resigned] Mr. Phillips was present in addition to the members present last evening. Minutes of four (4) previous meetings were read and approved. Franklin Wells as chair- man of Committee on accounts presented a report of the receipts and disbursements for the year closing Sep. 30, 1881. The follow- ing report was presented by the Committee on Officers and Employees: Your committee would respectfully report, that finding a vacancy in the Stewardship at the Close of last term, we made inquiry regarding Mr. Con B. Mallory of Lansing. He was recom- mended very highly by several parties and after an interview with Mr. Mallory himself, we employed him as Steward of the College with salary at the rate of ($60000) six hundred dollars a year with rooms and board for him- self and wife. He entered upon his duties as Steward Sep. 1st. We would also report that Mr. Lee resigned his position as Vege- table Gardener to take effect Aug. 20th, the Same was accepted. J. Webster Childs, Chairman. [Experiments] It was resolved that the President of the College and the prof. of Agriculture be authorized to expend the amount appro- priated for experiments with ensilage, grains, etc. in such manner as they shall deem will best further the ends for which this appropriation was made. [Manure Spreader] It was resolved that the Prof. of Agriculture be authorized to purchase and [End page 400] [Begin page 401] take charge of a Manure Spreader at a cost of not to exceed $90.00, and that such manure spreader be hired to the Horticultural Department for its use. [Wide Tired Wagon] [Harrow] [Practl. Ag. Apparatus] It was resolved that the Prof. of Agri- culture be authorized to purchase a wide tired farm wagon at a cost of not to exceed $7500. Also a Harrow at a cost of not to exceed $3000, provision having been made for such purchase to in estimates of current expenses of Farm Dept. It was resolved that the President of the College and the Prof. of Agriculture be authorized to expend $15000 for Sketches of animals, models, etc for the illustration of agriculture in class room. [ " " " ] It was resolved that the Prof. of Ag- riculture be permitted to expend the $3000 estimated for the purchase of two plows, for sketches of animals, he having secured the plows as a donation to the Department. [Swine Ram] It was resolved that $13000 be appropriated from the special appropriations to Farm Dept. to pay for Swine just pur- chased, and $3000 to pay for ram. [Furnishing] It was resolved that $10000 of amount appropriated to Farm House furnishing be ex- pended by the Supt. of Farm for that pur- pose. [ " ] It was resolved that Pres. Abbot and Prof. Carpenter be authorized to furnish the Engineer's room. [Hose] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to secure uni- form Hose couplings at a cost not to exceed $500. [Cart] It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be authorized to purchase a small Hose Cart at a cost not to exceed $800. [Telescope Mounting] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to expend after Jan'y 1st 1882 from the Special Appropriations to the Mathematical Dept., an amount not to exceed $40000 in the purchase [End page 401] [Begin page 402] of proper mounting for the Telescope. [Transit] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be allowed to purchase after Jan'y 1st 1882 an Engineer's Transit with the money set down in the estimate for that purpose. [Gr. H. tank] It was resolved that pipes arrang- ed so as to prevent freezing be placed under the tank of the Greenhouse wind- mill at a cost not to exceed $500 [Biennial Reports] It was resolved that we understand Act No. 206 of Public Acts 1881, approved June 2, 1881 as annulling the previous require- ment of an annual report except a manu- script report to the Supt. of Public Ins- truction; and as providing for a biennial report only. [Annual " ] It was resolved that the Sec- retary of the College be appointed to make out and present to the Superintendent of Public Instruction the annual report called for in Section 2 of Act No. 206 of the Public acts of 1881. [ " " ] It was resolved that by the 1st of October of each year, each officer having charge of a department or of any file study shall ^ with the Secretary of the College a written report of his work for the year ending September 30th. [Heating Charges] It was resolved that Messrs F. Wells, the Secretary and Prof. Carpenter be a committee to determine what part of the cost for heating account shall go to the Board account and added what part shall be ^ to incidentals and what part if any, shall be charged to College current expense. [Botanl. Laby. Leaks] It was resolved that Mr. F. Wells be directed to have the Botanical Labor- atory made secure from damage by leak- ing. [Changes in Library & Museum] It was resolved that Messrs Fuller & Wheeler be instructed to raise the floor of the front part of the Library and Museum Building 11 inches as in- [End page 402] [Begin page 403] structed by Architect Marsh, and from the Museum to the Elevator to be raised to the level of the Museum floor and change the north doors of the elevator from ^ and south to east and west sides, at a cost of $3500 as agreed for with Messrs Fuller and Wheeler This amount is to cover all cost of changing plans for Grates, changing height of doors, putting in radiators and making all other changes involved in raising the floor. [Incidentals Care of Grounds] It was resolved that the expense of keeping the grounds neat in the vicinity of the several halls be charged to Students and that ten (10) cents a term be added to incidentals to cover the cost. [Stove] It was resolved that Dr. Kedzie be au- thorized to purchase a Coal stove for his Study. [Cheml. Laby.] It was resolved that Dr. Kedzie be au- thorized to have a platform put into the lecture room and to have the room finished in natural woods instead of paint. [Farm Salaries] It was resolved that the Committee on farm management take into consideration and consult with Prof. Johnson as to making a change in farm house management, paying the foreman at a specified rate per week for his own board and that of hired men. [Supervising Architect] It was resolved that Sec'y Baird and the Building Committee be authorized to communicate with Mr. Appleyard and secure his services or those of some other com- petent person to supervise the completion of the Library and Museum Building. [Paint Privy] It was resolved that the privy at the an Botanical Laboratory be painted ^ inconspic- uous green color and hidden by trees. [Fertilizers] [Apple Trees] It was resolved that the Horticultural Dept. be authorized to expend $10000 for fertilizers. It was resolved that the Hort. Dept. be authorized to expend $1200 in purchase of apple trees to fill vacan- cies in orchard. [Library] It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized to expend before the expiration [End page 403] [Begin page 404] of the calendar year – one-half the appropriation made by the Legislature to the Library. [Drives] It was resolved that the Supt. of the Hort Dept be authorized to expend $18875 for team labor on the drives. [Library] It was resolved that the shelving of the library reach from the wall on back side to the pillars and that the Mechanical Department be authorized to proceed to put in shelves as soon as the library hall is in readiness for the same. [Agrl. Convention] It was resolved that Hon F. Wells and Sec'y Baird be appointed delegates to the convention called by the Commissioner of Agriculture to meet in Washington from the 10th to the 18th of next January. [Safe] It was resolved that the Secretary of the College be authorized to have the safe removed to the vault in the new building as soon as the Contractors inform him that the progress of the work requires it. [Furnishing offices] that Moved and Seconded ^ the offices of the president and secretary in the Library and Museum Building be fur- nished and fitted for occupancy by the opening of the next Spring term and that this furnishing be done under the direction of the Comittee on Buildings and Repairs, Tabled till next meeting. It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to Monday Evening, Novembr 21st. [Old a/c] It was resolved that the Farm Dept be directed to square the account of $9.16 dated 1868 and 1869 against President Abbot by an entry by Error it appearing that the same has been settled by Pres. Abbot. Adjourned till 7½ P.M. Evening Session, 7-30 O'clock, Oct. 11, 1881. It was resolved that the bills [End page 404] [Begin page 405] as presented by members of the Board at this meeting be audited and the President of the Board be requested to certify to them as correct. [Secty. as Archt.] It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to estimate the work done and the material supplied for the Museum and Library Building since the estimate last made by Mr. Marsh. [Steam Heat] It was resolved that the Sec'y in settling with Mr. Harvey on the com- pletion and acceptance of his contract for Steam Heating be directed to charge $25000 of the amount to the Appropriation for Addition to Chemical Laboratory and $1570 to the appropriation for Library and Museum Building and the balance to Current Expense. Adjourned till 8 O'clock to- morrow morning. Wednesday morning, 8 O'clock. Oct. 12. All present as before except Mr. Childs. [Nursery] It was resolved that the Hort. Dept. be authorized to establish a nursery not to exceed a quarter of an acre in extent on the south slope lying S.E. of Wells Hall toward the Ice House. [New Orchd.] It was resolved that the Committee on Hort. Dept. and Mr. Knapper be a comittee to select and recommend a loc- ation for a new apple orchard. [Cheml. Laby.] It was resolved that Dr. Kedzie be authorized to have the following work done on the most favorable terms he can secure. Change of floor & blind closet $62.00 Mason work for sauce 13.75 4 Analytical Tables $5000 each 200.00 Sinks for Same 25.00 4 Tables straight for dispensing $2000 each - 80.00 (Estimate by Fuller & Wheeler) 380.75 [End page 405] [Begin page 406] [Cheml. Laby.] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to put in Steam pipes in Analytical room and the gas and water pipes necessary for the new analytical tables, the cost to be charged to Sp. App. to Chemical Dept. Adjourned till 2 O'Clock. Meeting 2 O'clock P.M. Oct. 12th [Beal's Barn] F Mr. ^ Wells reported a recommendation of Building Com. in favor of flooring the carriage stall, placing a narrow wind