Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1887 [Begin page 517] Lansing Michigan Thursday Feby 24th 1887 Office of Board of Agriculture at the Capitol 7.30 p.m. The Board met at the call of the President; present President Wells, Messrs McCreery Chamberlain Rising and Garfield. Gov. Luce Prest Willits and Secretary Reynolds, the full board [Officers of Board] On motion of Col McCreery it was unanimously voted that the Michigan State Board of Agriculture organize itself by the election of Hon Franklin Wells as President of the Board. On motion Henry G Reynolds was elected Secretary of the Board for two years The Secretary presented a communication from Gov. Luce announcing the vacation by him of his position by appointment on the Board incident to his entrance upon the duties of the Governorship [Hon Geo. Horton elected] On motion the Board proceeded to elect by ballot a mem- ber to fill the vacancy thus announced. The ballot resulted in seven votes as follows: Hon Thos. D Dewey of Owosso. 1 vote James McMillan of Detroit 1 vote. George B. Horton of Fruit Ridge Lenawee Co. 5 votes. Mr Horton having received a ma- jority of all the votes cast was declared elected. [Signal Ser. Com.] On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved that a committee on signal service be added to the regular standing committees of the Board [Standing Coms.] It was resolved that the President of the Board appoint the standing committees of the Board and that he be ex officio a mem ber of each of such committees [Conger & Nimmo] On motion Sergeant Norman B. Conger was appointed Director of the Michigan State Weather Service for 1887 and 1888, and E. Herbert Nimmo Assistant Director of the same under the act of the Legislature, to continue during the pleasure of the Board, and to date from the 10th inst. Board adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m. [End page 517] [Begin page 518] 1887 Agricultural College Friday Feby. 25th ^ 9 a.m. The Board reconvened with the same members present as yesterday. [Minutes] The minutes of the meetings of Nov. 29, 30 and Dec 1 were read and approved [F.S. Kedzie Salary.] It was resolved that Mr Frank S. Kedzie's salary be fixed and paid at the rate of thirteen hundred dollars ($1300.00) per annum to date from January 1st 1887. [L.G. Carpenter] It was resolved that Mr Louis G Carpenter's salary be fixed and paid at the rate of twelve hundred dollars ($1200.00) per annum to date from January 1st 1887. Mr. Rising introduced the following preamble and resolu- tion which were adopted. [Sugar Bounty] Whereas it appears by a sworn statement on file in the office of the Secretary of this Board that McDaniel Root of Hudson Michigan did manufacture in the year 1886 12,135 lbs of merchantable sugar from sorghum cane the methods of which manufacture are fully set forth in the statement, and Whereas there is also on file with the above statement a certificate by Prof. R.C. Kedzie showing this sugar as tested by sample to contain 97% of crystallizable cane sugar be it by the State Bd. of Ag Therefore ^ resolved ^ that we regard McDaniel Root as having complied with the requirements of Act No. 268 statutes of 1881 entitled an act to encourage the culture of Sugar cane etc, and that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in said act. [F.S. Kedzie] It was resolved that Mr Frank S. Kedzie be and he is hereby appointed Assistant Professor of Chemistry to date from Jany 1st 1887. [Faculty] It was resolved that we interpret the law with regard to the College Faculty that the membership shall comprise the President and Secretary of the College and the head of each de- partment recognized as distinct in the catalogue of the institution. [Treasurer] On motion Mr Benjamin F. Davis of Lansing was elected Treas- urer of the College. [Bonds] It was resolved that the Chairman of the Finance Committee and the President of the Board be authorized to approve of the bond of the Treasurer and Secretary and to deposit the same with the Secretary of State. [Wiseman, Salary] It was resolved that Mr Wiseman's (James) salary be at the rate of ($900.00) nine hundred dollars per year from and after January 1st 1887 [Hiscock " ] It was resolved that Mr Richard Hiscock's salary be at the rate of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per year from and after January 1st 1887 [End page 519] [Begin page 520] [Abbot Leave of Absence] unanimously It was ^ resolved that Dr Abbot being in impaired health and needing a change of climate for his restoration be and he is hereby granted leave of absence until Sept. 1st. [Trees] Mr Chamberlain Chairman of Com. on Horticulture reported having authorized Prof. Bailey to purchase certain trees The Board then adjourned till 1 p.m. Agricultural College Friday February 25, 1887 1 p.m. The Board reconvened with the same members present except Gov. Luce. [Weather Service Com.] President Wells appointed Messrs Chamberlain Willits and Garfield Standing committee on State Weather Service. [Mrs.Knapper] It was resolved that the Secretary pay to Mrs Knapper for the calendar year 1887 one hundred dollars ($100.00) in quarterly installments for her services in the College GreenHouse. [Drawing] It was resolved that President Willits be authorized and book keeping to make provision for instruction in drawing ^ at his discretion. The Board then adjourned to meet on Monday eve- ning March 21st at the Capitol HenryGReynolds. Secy. Lansing, Michigan March 21st 1887, 7.30 p.m Office of Board of Agriculture at the Capitol The Board met pursuant to adjournment. There were present President Wells and Messrs Chamberlain Rising Garfield Willits and Secretary Reynolds: absent Gov. Luce and Messrs McCreery and Horton [Minutes] The minutes of the meetings of July 27-29 August 2-3 August 18 and February 24 and 25 were read and approved. The Board adjourned to 9 a.m. Lansing March 22nd 1887, 9 a.m. The Board reconvened with the same members present as on the previous evening and after discussing informally various matters, took a recess till afternoon to meet at the College Agricultural College March 22nd 1887, 2 p.m. The Board reconvened with the same members present [Night Watch] It was resolved that the President and Secretary make such arrangement as may be necessary for having a regular night watchman patrol the dormitories and [End page 519] [Begin page 520] other College buildings in which students sleep, each night during the occupancy of such buildings until proper fire escapes are provided. [Fire Escapes] It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to see the Committees in charge of our appropriation bill and ask them to add to the items of the bill $500.00 for fire escapes. [Society Reports] It was resolved that the various state societies organized in the interest of Agriculture in Michigan be recognized in the an- nual publications of this Board and that our Secretary be authorized to publish from the transactions of these Societies such proceed- ings as may be approved by the Board. [Hortl. Experimt. Plot] It was resolved that that portion of land bounded as follows: on the North by the public highway; on the west by the Arboretum; on the South by an eastward extension of the south line (hedge) of the arboretum and on the East by the grove near the North entrance gate of the College grounds; be given to the Horticultural Department for experimental purposes. [Standing Committees] President Wells announced Standing Committees as follows: - Finance Wm B McCreery E.W. Rising Farm Management Geo B. Horton E W Rising Botany & Horticulture C W Garfield Henry Chamberlain Buildings E W Rising Geo B Horton Employees Henry Chamberlain Wm B McCreery Institutes C.W. Rising Geo B Horton Mechanics Henry Chamberlain Chas W. Garfield Veterinary Geo. B. Horton Wm B McCreery College Land Grant Wm B McCreery Henry Chamberlain Military Wm B McCreery C W Garfield Data Weather Service Henry Chamberlain Edwin Willits and Chas W Garfield. [Bailey's House] It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be authorized to expend not to exceed $15.00 in papering [illegible in original] front room and stairway of his house. The Secty. presented a communication from a committee of the New Jersey State Bd. of Ag. relative to the organization of a United States Board of Agriculture, upon the reading of which [U.S. Bd. of Ag.] It was resolved that it is the sense of the Michigan State Board of Agriculture that there is at the presnt time, no demand for a United States Board of Agriculture. The Board then adjourned to 4 p.m. March 23rd Agricultural College 5 p.m. March 23rd 1887 [Stock Sale] The Board reconvened after the annual stock sale with the same attendance as before . The sale was well at- tended the day being favorable and realized for 32 animals $3920.00 as follows: 16 short horn females $2155 at an average of $134.69 10 Short Horn males $1025 at an average of $102.50. 2 Hereford females [End page 520] [Begin page 521] $425.00 averaging [illegible in original]; 3 Hereford males $265. averaging $88. and one Holstein bull calf $50.00 [Ky. Stock Sale.] It was resolved that President Wells and Professor Johnson attend the Alexander Cattle Sale in Kentucky April 21st 1887 [Letter File] It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be authorized to purchase an office letter file to cost not to exceed $36.00 [Botanical Fund.] It was resolved that Prof. Beal and the Secretary be authorized to expend the balance of the Botanical Special Appropriation fund. See additional resolution sixteen lines below The Board then adjourned sine die HenryGReynolds Secy. Lansing, Michigan May 31st 1887 Office of the State Board of Agriculture at the Capitol The Board met on call of President Wells, at 8.30 pm with all the members present viz President Wells, Governor Luce Messrs McCreery Chamberlain Rising Garfield Horton Willits and Secty Reynolds [Minutes amended] The minutes of the meeting of March 21st, 22nd and 23rd were read and approved with the addition of the following accidentlaly omitted matter, which shall be considered part of the record of those meetings [McLouth resigns] [Chamberlain Com.] President Willits announced the resignation of Prof. Lewis McLouth to take effect on the 15th of April and it was resolved that Mr Henry Chamberlain be a special Committee to visit such institutions as may be necessary to search for a suitable successor to the position. [Mr Edwards] After the reading of minutes as above Prest. Willits announced having engaged Mr Edwards temporarily to teach Prof McLouth's classes at $60.00 per month at first, and $75. this term. [Lt. Durand] Mr Chamberlain gave a short narrative of his visit to difficult institutions saying that he was prepared to rec- ommend as Prof McLouth's successor Lieut Durand of the navy, now on detailed duty at the Worcester Free Institute It was resolved that President Willits be authorized to invite Lieut. Durand to visit this College at our expense for the better canvassing of the question of his engagement for the professorship of Mechanics. The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m. [End page 521] [Begin page 522] Agricultural College, Mich June 1st 1887, 9 a.m. The Board reconvened with all the members present ex- cept Governor Luce [Building] Prof. Bailey being present was invited to make any statements, and exhibited sketch plans of proposed building for his de- partment. Various members spoke of the necessity of avoiding any expenditure beyond the limits of the specific appropria- tion and of the desirability of not asking the next Legislature for any considerable sum. President Willits and others said that we wanted no more buildings for the next four years. than those provided for by appropriation this year. Mr Chamberlain said that he never wished to see the time when our students or officers would have to room off of the grounds for that when such time came it would see the decay of the industrial features of the institution. [Garden Expenses] It was resolved that the Secy. and Prof. Bailey be author- ized to expend $158.00 as follows: For horse lawn mower $75. horse rake $30. hand cart $10 hand lawn mower $17. wheel- barrow $3. two apple presses $2.00 Six axes and helves $6. tile $15.00 [Berry Picking] It was resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to employ student labor for picking berries at two cents per quart instead of 8c per hour. [Dwelling Repairs by Professors] It was resolved that the Professors and Officers of the College occupying buildings on the College grounds may make such changes and improvements as they desire with the advice and consent such alteration of the building Committee, provided that they shall be made at their own expense and with a distinct understanding that no claim shall be allowed for reimbursement from the funds of the College under any circumstances . [Gillet's Salary] It was resolved that Mr Gillet's salary be paid from the Special appropriation for the Zoological Dept. [Spraying Pump] It was resolved that the spraying pump used for spraying the college orchard this spring be bought for $15. out of the Special appropriation for Horticultural Dept. [Woodworth's Salary] It was resolved that Mr Woodworth's saloary be paid, from the Special appropriation for the Chemical Department. [Veterinary Appn.] It was resolved that Dr Grange and the Secy. be authorized to expend $100.00 of the special appropriation for the Veterinary Dept. [Ellis' Fungi] [Botanical Books] It was resolved that the nineteen volumes of the Ellis fungi in Dr Beal's possession be purchased of him at seven dollars per volume that being the subscription price. It was further resolved that the Secretary continue the subscription for the future volumes of the same work, both expenditures to be paid for out of the Special Appropriation for the [End page 522] [Begin page 523] Botanical Department . It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to expend forty dollars of the Special appropriation for the Botanical Dept. in the purchase of recent necessary reference books for use in the Botanical Labty. [Library Bill] It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pay the bill of $102.63 for the Library [Artesian well] It was resolved that the Artesian well be stopped, and completed at its present depth of three hundred and forty three five feet and that it be lined with five Mich casing pipe to a depth of eighty five feet or to the first sand rock and that a surface reservoir of 500 barrels capacity be built over the well and roofed over; under direction of the building committee. [Stopping up Bad Wells] It was resolved that the wells at the west side of the Green house, the west side of Williams hall and at the house formerly occupied by Secretaries Bond and Reynolds be discontinued and made so that they can no more be used on account of the con- tamination of their water and of the soil about them. [Open Cisterns] It was resolved that the Secretary procure cast iron covers for the 8 open cisterns on the grounds and pumps for such as need them, the expense to be charged to Special Appn. for Repairs of Buildings [Prof. McLouth's Resignation] Prof. McLouth's formal written resignation of his professorship at this College was read as follows: Michigan Agrl. College April 15th 1887 President Willits, Dear Sir, I desire to present to you and through you to the State Board of Agriculture my resignation of the professorsip of Mechanics and Astronomy. In severing my connection with the Michigan Agricultural College I desire to thank both you and the Board for constant kind- ness and coöperation . I only express the fear that my connection with the College was not long enough for me to justify the wisdom of my appointment. Nothing but a sense of duty has induced me to leave for a new field of labor. Very respectfully Lewis McLouth It was resolved that the State Board of Agriculture accepts the resignation of Prof. Lewis McLouth and desires to express their confidence in his ability and success in his department and their regret at the necessity for the severance of the very pleasant relations which have existed during Prof. McLouth's connection with the Michigan Agrl. Coll. Resolved that the Secretary forward to Dr McLouth a copy of the above ^ resolution. [Chemical Appn.] It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to expend five hun- [End page 523] [Begin page 524] dred dollars ($500.00) from the special appropriation to the Chem- ical Department for stock and apparatus The Board adjourned to meet at 8.30 p.m. at the Capitol . Lansing, Michigan, June 1st 1887, 8.30 p.m. (Wednesday) Office of the Board of Agriculture at the Capitol The Board reconvened with all the members present but Gov. Luce. [Bridge] It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to secure bids for an iron bridge over Cedar River to be submitted to the Board at a future meeting . [Silo] It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to build a silo east of the Cattle barn at a cost not to exceed $500.00 out of Special Appropriations for permanent improvements, farm dept. [Farm Expenditures] It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to expend $100. for hand implements; $35.00 for a two-horse cultivator, 25. for one Set harness 15.00 for one plow, $100.00 for fencing materials 100. for farm house furniture 150.00 class room apparatus –––– and such amount for experimental feeding not exceeding five hundred dollars as may be necessary; the said purchases to be made with the sanction and advice of the members of the farm committee and the President of the College. [Garden Team] It was resolved that the President of the Board be requested to purchase a team for the Horticultural Dept. [Garden Building] It was resolved that the matter of the Horticultural Build- ing be referred to Prof. Bailey for conference with Mr Appleyard to perfect a plan that can be completed including seating and heating within the appropriation. The Board then adjourned to meet at 10 a.m. at the College Agricultural College Thursday June 2nd 1887, 10 a.m. The Board reconvened at the College with all the members pres- ent except the Governor. [Joint Meeting] Owing to a steady down pour of rain the different Societies invited to be present this morning in joint meeting sent messages of regret. They were the State Agricultural, Horticul- tural and Pioneer Societies and the State Grange. [Special Examn.] The Board resolved that all Special Examination fees hereafter be credited to Current account instead of as hereto- fore to Library Special Appropriation Account. [Teachers of Agr.] It was resolved that Mr Rising and Prof. Johnson attend the meeting of Teachers of Agriculture, at Champaign Illinois July 12th 1887 The Board then took a recess for dinner and examination of premises until 3 p.m. [End page 524] [Begin page 525] Agricultural College Thursday June 2nd 1887, 3 p.m. The Board reconvened with same members present (all, but Gov.) [Swords] It was resolved that Lieut Lockwood and the Secretary be instructed to purchase two swords for the military dept. [Dr Kedzie expenses] It was resolved that $50.00 be paid to Dr. Kedzie for ex- penses of trip to experiment stations [Phi Delta Theta] The petition of the Phi Delta Theta society for a room in the new dormitory building was laid on the table. [Fire Escapes] It was resolved that the Secretary with the advice of the Building Committee put fire escapes on Wells and Williams Halls. [Library Bills] It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pay additional bills against the Library Special Appropriation to the amount of $100.00. [Target Practice] It was resolved that Lieut. Lockwood be authorized to expend $15.00 for transportation of students to target prac- tice during the summer term. It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to meet at the Capitol on Wednesday evening July 6th 1887 [Green House Dwelling] It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized with the advice of the Building Committee to make the proposed alteration in the Green House. [Secty's Barn.] It was resolved that the Secretary with the advice of the Building Committee be authorized to erect a barn at the Secretary's house. [Non Resident Students] It was resolved that in the next catalogue it be an- who are not residents of nounced that students from outside the state will be charged a special fee of $5.00 per term in addition to those already required. The Board then adjourned to meet at the capitol on the evening of Wednesday July 6th 1887 HenryG. Reynolds, Secretary Lansing July 6th 1887 [Meeting postponed] The meeting was postponed to July 14th as the architect's plans for the new buildings were not ready. [End page 525] [Begin page 526] Lansing, Capitol Building July 14 1887 – 7.30 p.m. The Board met at their office at the capitol the date having been deferred from the sixth inst in hopes of having the architects plans on hand All members present except Mr Rising and Gov. Luce The minutes of the meetings of May 31st and June 1st and 2d were read and approved. [Water Works] It was ersolved that Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary be instructed to proceed with the water works, according to plan as proposed, Carrying water into each of the houses of Faculty row if it can be done within the appropriations – Carried [Building – Barn & Green- house.] It was resolved that Mr Reynolds contract with Messrs Gallup and Spross for the building of a barn at the house occupied by him, and the alterations in the Greenhouse dwelling be approved, and the consideration to be paid on Said contract to be charged $200. to the barn $350. to the Greenhouse appropriations Adopted [Suspended Students.] Resolved that the Students suspended Aug 3d '86 be permitted in the discretion of the faculty to return at Such date hereafter as may be desirable to enable them to prepare for their final examinations [Soft coal contract] Resolved that the Sec'y authorized to close a con- tract with F.A. Platt & Co of Flint for Ohio Central No. 8 coal at $3.19 clean domestic lump delivered on Side track at Trowbridge. [Hard coal contract] Resolved that the Sec'y be authorized to contract with [egg?] Wells and Clear of Lansing for so much ^ coal at 5.27 and Chestnut $5.49 as can be stored for July delivery Adjourned to eight o'clock A.M. July 15th 8 A.M. Board reconvened, - the Same members present. [Apartment Building] Plans for the Apartment Building were considerd and a resolution was adopted to have the lower story as designed except for eliminating mantels, changing bath-room to bedroom, straightening back Stairway and extending the rear part of houses four feet, the upper story to be arranged into three pairs of sitting and bed-rooms, with hall from front carried through to back hall and front porch enclosed for store room. [Where to advertise for Bids] It was resolved that the Board meet to examine plans and adver- tise for bids Tuesday evening Aug 30 Seven o'clock at the Capitol. [Time of next meeting] It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to [End page 526] [Begin page 527] Tuesday evening Aug 16th at Seven o'clock at the Capitol Board adjourned for dinner 1.30 P.M Same members present [Iron Bridge] Bids for iron bridges were presented by the King Iron Bridge Co. The Smith Bridge Co Toledo Ohio and the Groton Bridge Co. The contract for building the bridge over Cedar river was let to the Smith Bridge Co of Toledo Ohio for $1200. [Faculty house water pipe] It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be permitted to lay an 1¼ inch water pipe from the Library to the forcing house [Prof. of Military Science] Resolved that the military committee be requested to correspond with the Adj't General to secure the detail of an officer to teach Military Science at the College and that the Chairman of the Military Committee be authorized to go to Washington in pursuance of this object, if necessary – Adopted [Prof Holmes' photo] Resolved that the Sect'y be instructed to acknowledge the receipt of Prof Holmes photo and express the thanks of the Board for the same and their choice of the vignette. [Durand Prof Mechanics Salary] Resolved that Lieut Durand be elected Prof of Mechanics at a salary at the rate of $1800 a year and the use of the house formerly occupied by Sec'y Baird; The salary to begin at Such time as Prof Durand shall report for duty to the President of the College. Carried [Drill Compulsory] Resolved that, in the [discretion?] of the faculty. military drill be made a required part of the course of the Agr'l College [Apiary] Prst Willets. Sec'y Reynolds and Prof. Cook were appointed a committee to proceed with new Apiary _ The Building not to cost over $58458 [Olympic room] Permission was granted to widen the stairway and make alterations in the fourth story of Williams Hall for the Olympic Society room Adjourned to August 16th HenryG. Reynolds, Secy. [End page 527] [Begin page 528] Lansing Michigan Tuesday August 16th 1887 The Board met pursuant to adjournment in their office at the Capitol at 7.30 p.m.; present President Wells, Messrs McCreery, Rising, Garfield, Willits and Gov. Luce, absent Messrs Chamberlain and Horton. Dr Kedzie and Prof. Bailey were also present. The minutes of the meetings of July 14th and 15th were read and approved [Dr Abbot Leave of Absence] Prest. Wells requested Col. McCreery to take the chair and then made the motion that Dr Abbot's leave of absence be extended to the opening of the spring term and that in view of Prest. Willit's un- dertaking his class this fall he be continued on the pay roll as at present. The motion prevailed and Prest. Wells resumed the chair [Furnace Slag] Dr Kedzie on invitation made a verbal report of his eastern trip and explained at some length an intended investigation into the value as a source of phosphoric acid of furnace slag. [B.S.] On recommendation of the Faculty it was resolved that the degree of Bachelor of Science in course be conferred on the follow ing named thirteen members of the class of 1886 viz. – Farm-Wm H. Clemons Farm-Jno.W. Clemons Clerk-Edwd. G. Eldridge Teach-Wm G. Everhart Apiary-Geo. S. French Farm-Jno. Hooker Farm-Harry B. Howe Surveyor-Clarence H. Judson War Dept.-Wm A. Kinnan Apiary-Albert L. Nichols Law-Wm R. Rummler Clerk-Geo. L. Spangler Law-Elbert A.Whitney Also on the following named twenty two members of the class of 1887, viz. Farm-Ai A. Abbott Farm-Guy Arnold Clerk-Irving B. Bates Teach-Edgar A. Burnett Survey-Harklass L. Chapin Dr.-Geo. C. Crandall Teach-Wm W. Diehl Teach-James C. Duffey Housekeepg-Mrs CM French Teach-Winthrop G. Hall Teach-Coie L. Himebaugh Teach-Geo. J. Hume Teach-Harry W. McArdle Law-Robt. W. McCulloch Teach-Edwin W. Redman Teach-Wm C. Sanson Farm-Frank R. Smith Teach-Chas. E. St. John Teach-Clare B. Waldron Teach-Obadiah C Wheeler Farm-Chas. S. Whitmore Farm-Henry H. Winde [M.S.] Also that the degree of Master of Science in course be conferred on [Theries?] D. Himebauch of the class of '85 and Allan C. Redding of the class of '83: Also the the honorary de- gree of Master of Science be conferred on Judge M.D. Chatterton of Mason and Hal. C Wyman M.D. of Detroit. both early students of the Agricultural College. The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m. at the College Agricultural College Wednesday August 17th 1887 The Board reconvened with the same members present except Gov. Luce. [Music $25.00] It was resolved that the College pay $25.00 toward the music for the Commencement exercises [Holdsworth] It was resolved that the Services of Mr W.S. Holdsworth be engaged at the rate of $600. per year [Benjamin] It was resolved that Mr J. Judson Benjamin be given the de- [End page 528] [Begin page 529] gree of Bachelor of Science on a satisfactory passing of his examinations [M.S.] It was resolved that the honorary degree of Master of Science be conferred on the Hon. Bela Hubbard of Detroit. The Board then adjourned to meet at 7.30 p.m. at the Capitol on Tuesday August 30th 1887 HenryGReynolds, Secy. Lansing August 30th 1887 The Board met in their office at the Capitol at 730 p.m. pursuant to adjournment. present Prest. Wells, Messrs Garfield, Willits McCreery Rising ^ and Governor Luce, absent Messrs Cham- berlain and Horton. Prof. Bailey, Lieut. Lockwood and Mr Appleyard were also present. The latter exhibited the modified plans for Horticultural Laboratory, Apartment and Dormitory Buildings which were in turn formally adopted. [Bids] By resolution the Secretary was instructed to adver- by postal cards and tise for bids ^ in the Lansing Republican and Journal, The Detroit News and Free Press and the Grand Rapids Democrat, the bids to be opened by the Board at their office in Lansing the 29th of Sept. at 7.30 p.m. Bids to be accompanied by a check for $300. as a guarantee of good faith, to be on any or all of the buildings and to be for completing the Dormitory by April 1st the Apartments by May 1st and the Laboratory by Jun 1. The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m. Agricultural College August 31st 1887 The Board reconvened at 9 a.m. with the same mem- bers present and Prest. Willits. The minutes of the meetings of August 16th and 17th were read and approved [Abbot Hall] It was resolved that the new dormitory to be erected be known and designated as Abbot Hall. [Herbarium Paper] [Cases] It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to pur- chase paper for the herbarium to the extent of about twelve dollars. It was resolved that Dr Beal (with the ad- vise of the President and Secretary) be authorized to have two cases made for the Botanical Museum. [Cupboard] It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to put a small cupboard and a permanent table in the Botanical Laboratory near the sink. [End page 529] [Begin page 530] [Armoury Furniture] It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to purchase of Lieut Lockwood certain furniture for the Armory [Forestry Congress] It was resolved that Dr Beal be a delegate to the Forestry Congress, the expenses to be paid out of the Forestry Appropriations [Lockwood Book] It was resolved that the application of Lieut Lockwood relative to purchase of books be referred to Prest. Willits with power to act. [Heat Olympic Room] It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be instructed to heat the Olympic room and that the Secretary pay to the Society so much more than the cost of the said heating as will make in total $100.00 [Lansing Iron Wks Engine] It was resolved that the thanks of the State Board of Agriculture be extended to the Lansing Iron and Engine Works for their gift to the Mechanical Department of a twelve horse power engine. [Tile] It was resolved that the tile for the Horticultural De- partment be purchased. at the discretion of Prof Bailey and the Secretary. [Shop Plans] It was resolved that the plans for the extension of the Mechanical building prepared by Professor Carpenter be adopted [Contract] It was resolved that the contract for building the exten- sion to the Mechanical building be let by Prof Carpenter and Secy. Reynolds provided that it shall be within the appropria- tion and erected under the supervision of Prof. Carpenter as architect [Spring] It was resolved that the Horticultural Dept. be author ized to lay a line of 4 inch tile from the spring struck in digging the trench for the water main, to the open water course. [Boiler Contract] It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter and Secy Reynolds be authorized to close a contract with the Lansing Iron and Engine Works for two new boilers at the lowest possible rate It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to meet at Jackson Tuesday evening Sept. 20th at 7.30 p.m. The Board then adjourned HenryGReynolds Secy Builders' Proposals Wanted STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE OFFICE OF SECRETARY, AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE MICH. Sept. 1, 1887. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office until 7:30 p.m. September 20, 1887, for the construction on the grounds of the Michigan Agricultural College, three miles east of Lansing, of three separate buildings, namely: an Apartment House building, a Dormitory building and a Laboratory building, to be completed not later than April 1st, May 1st, and June 1st respectively. Separate pro- posals are required for each building singly and for the three together. The contractor will be required to furnish all material and labor; and complete schedules showing every item of material and labor and its cost must accompany each bid. Successful bidders will be required to furnish good and sufficient bonds for the faithful performance of the con- tracts and each bid must be accompanied by a certified bank check for $300.00 which shall be forfeited in case of failure to enter into contract if awarded. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Wm. P. Appleyard, Architect, Lansing, Mich. HENRY G. REYNOLDS, Secretary [End page 530] [Begin page 531] Hurd House Jackson Mich Sep 20th '87 7.30 P.M. Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present but Governor Luce, The minutes of the meetings of Aug 30 and 31 were read and approved. [Apiary Room] It was resolved that a room in the new apiary be lathed & plastered and charged to Zoological Dept. Special Ap Adjourned to 29th Lansing Sept 29th 1887 Board met in their office (Capital) at 7.30 p.m. Present all but Mr Horton and Governor Luce [Bids opened] On motion the Board proceeded to open bids for Buildings As all the bids were above the amounts appropriated for the Buildings it was Resolved that they be all rejected and the Sec'y return to the Bidders their checks [Institutes] Sec'y was instructed to insert notices in Grange Visitor and "Mich Farmer" relative to applications for Farmers Institutes Adjourned to 8 A.M. Sep 30th 8 A.M. Board met, same members present. [Apiary Grading] It was resolved that Secy Reynolds have the surplus earth from around the Apiary into the hole to west of that building, at [illegible in original] Expense [Bids] It was resolved that the Secty secure all bids possible for completion of Buildings by August 1st 1888 It was resolved that the next meeting of the Board be held Tuesday evening Oct 25 at 730 p.m. [Appleyard] It was moved that Mr Appleyard be paid on ac'ct three hundred & fifty ($35000) – Carried [Fire Escapes] It was resolved that the Sec'y provide such rooms as need escapes in case of fire with a rope fire escape and until these are provided that the night watch be continued the expense to be paid out of the special Appropriations for Fire Escapes [Mechl. Dept.] It was resolved that the communication from Prof Carpenter relative to division of duties between himself and Prof. Durand be referred to Pres Willets with request that he formulate a settlement of the question to be presented for consideration of the Board at the next meeting Board adjourned to 3.30 p.m. [End page 531] [Begin page 532] Sep 30 '87 3.30 p.m. Board reconvened with same members present and Pres't Willits. [Convention] It was resolved that Pres Willits be appointed the delegate of the Board to the Convention of Ag'rl Colleges in Washington in November [ " ] It was resolved that the Prs. of the Board appoint two delegates gentlemen to represent the the Board at the meeting of the Consolidated Cattle Growers Convention at Kansas City, Provided that they pay their own expenses. Mr Wells asked Mr Chamberlain to take the chair and said that he thought it well to have an expression of accord on the part of the Board with the Faculty in their purpose to preserve order in the College. [Petition] He then offered the following resolutions: Resolved, That while we recognize and respect the right of petition, yet in view of the attitude assumed by the students since the submission by them of a petition to the Board on the 14th of July last, we now consider it unwise to take said petition from the table, and be it further Resolved, That it is the sense of this Board that good order and discipline must be maintained and the rules of the College obeyed, and while we regret the neces- sity we recognize the fact that it is the duty of the President and faculty of the College to suspend or expel all students refusing to sub- mit to the constituted authorities, until good order is restored and maintained. The above resolutions were adopted. Adjourned Lansing Oct. 25th 1887 The Board met at seven p.m. at the Capitol All members present. [Bids] The reading of the minutes dispensed with and the Board proceeded to open bids for buildings They were as follows: Cleveland and Ward Flint 30500.00 Claire Allen Ionia 33000. Crocker & Hudnutt Big Rapids 34624. Pelton & Boland Grand Rapids 32165. On motion of Mr Rising all bid the bids being above the appropriation they were rejected. Mr Ward said that he and Mr Cleveland would leave their bid open two weeks – Adjourned to 8.30 A.M Lansing Oct 26th 8.30 a.m. The Board reconvened with the same members present [Forestry] At 10. a.m. took a recess of one hour for the organization of the Forestry Commission. [End page 532] [Beign page 533] Upon resuming business as a Board: [Cleveland & Ward] It was unanimously resolved that unless lower bids can be secured between now and the 8th of November that Col. McCreery and the Sec'y be authorized on behalf of the Board to close a con- tract with Messrs Cleveland & Ward of Flint at their bid of $30500. for the three buildings and in case a lower bid is made, that contract be made in the same way with the lowest bidders. [Kedzie] It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be excused from Institute work this winter [Willits] It was resolved that Prof. Willits be allowed leave during of absence ^ the winter vacation [National Grange] It was resolved that Mr Knapper under the direction of Governor Luce be a special commtitee to do whatever is possible in the way of decorating the Capitol during the Session of the National Grange [Cotton] It was resolved that Mr Cotton be paid at the rate of $600. per year from and after Sept 1st 1887 [Breggar] It was resolved that Mr Bregger be employed in the Greenhouse during the winter at not to exceed $20.00 per month and board. The Board to a recess until 1.30 P.M. Capitol Oct 26th 1.30 P.M. The Board reconvened with same members present except the Governor & Mr Horton. [M.S.] It was resolved that the Honorary degree of Master of Science be given to Lieut J.A. Lockwood. [Fat Stock] It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to take the experimental fattening of Steers to the Chicago Fat Stock Show. [ " ] It was resolved that the Chair appoint a delegation of three, himself to be the chairman, to represent the Board at the American Fat Stock, Horse and Dairy Convention in Chicago. Nov. 8th to 18th. Messrs Wells, Chamber- lain & Col. McCreery appointed. The minutes of the meetings of Sept. 20. , 29th & 30th were read & approved. [Convention] Pres't Wells reported that he had appointed Erwin N. Ball and Alva Sherwood of Three Oaks to represent the Board at the Consolidated Cattle Show at Kansas City [Grange] It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to expend $25. of his special appropriation. [End page 533] [Begin page 534] [ornamentals] [Photo Apparatus] It was resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to expend $100. for ornamental plants. $50. for fruit plants & trees and not to exceed $60. for photographic apparatus [Engine Foundation] It was resolved that Prof Durand contract for foundation of engine in addition Mech'l Building [Stove] It was resolved that the Sec'y purchase a stove for Prof MacEwans office [Protect Water tank] It was resolved that the matter of protecting water pipes from freezing be referred to President & Sec'y [Bridge] It was resolved that Prof Bailey & the Sec'y make ravine what repairs are necessary to make bridge over Cedar Safe, till time to build culvert. It was resolved to adjourn to Wednesday November 16th at 7.30 p.m. at the Capitol. Nov. 8th 1887 – at Capitol Col. McCreery & Sec'y Reynolds, committee to open bids on buildings met at Capitol [Bids] The following is a memorandum of all the bids: Sept. 29th to finish April. May. & June '88 [illegible in original] Grand Rapids $35419. Fuller & Wheeler Lansing 33522. Vassar 31855. Oct 25th to finish Aug 1st Crocker & Hudnutt Big Rapids $34624. Claire Allen Ionia 33000. Pelton & [illegible in original] Gd. Rapids 32165. Cleveland & Ward Flint 30500. Nov 8th to finish Aug 1st Robt. Lake Jackson $33986. C.H. Pelton Grand Rapids 43000. Fuller & Wheeler Lansing 31377. Cleveland & Ward Flint 30500. Nov 16th at the Capitol As there was not a quorum present no meeting was held. Messrs Garfield, Horton and Pres Willits being the only members present. [End page 534] [Begin page 535] Lansing, Mich., Capitol Building December 20th 1887. 7.30 p.m. The Board convened in their office pursuant to a call by President Wells: present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain, Garfield and Luce, - no quorum There were present also Messrs Cleveland and Ward of Flint the contractors for the new buildings who stated that owing to the impossibility of securing brick they would be unable to complete the buildings by the time specified in their con- tracts, August 14th: but that they could complete the Dormitory by that time and the two other buildings by October 1st. [Extension of time for building] The members present expressed their consent to such a concession and the contracts were modified accordingly. Mr E.W. Rising came later, but not till after Governor Luce had left, so, there being no quorum the Board ad- journed to meet in Grand Rapids Jany 26th 1888. HenryGReynolds Secy [End page 535]