Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1897 [Begin page 173] Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at College Thursday, February 25th 1897 Present: Mr Wells, Garfield, Moore, Monroe, Bird, Marston President Snyder and Secretary. [Franklin Well elected President.] On motion of Mr Garfield, Mr Franklin Wells was elected President for the ensuing two years. [IH Butterfield elected Secy] On motion IH Butterfield was elected Secretary [PF Davis elected Treasurer.] On motion Mr P.F. Davis was elected Treasurer of the Board, with the understanding that 3% Shall be allowed on daily Balances of College funds in Bank. [CJ Monroe Vice Pres] On motion CJ. Monroe was elected Vice President. [Minutes approved.] Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. President Snyder presented a report from the Director of Experiment Station, which was received and ordered placed on file [Prof Agrl College on Special short course] President Snyder presented report of Prof of Agriculture on special short courses. This was recorded and ordered placed on file [End page 173] [Begin page 174] [Request for purchase of corn sheller, wagon, & soil apparatus] Also request for purchase of a corn sheller, Wagon and soil apparatus. the latter at a cost of 7500 was referred to Farm Committee. A recess was taken until Friday morning at 8 am ________________ Friday morning Feby 26. 1897 Board met at 830 am Same members present. [Standing committees appointed] President Wells announced committees as follows: Finance Garfield, Bird Farm Management Marston, Bird Botany and Horticulture Garfield, Monroe Employees Monroe, Moore, Snyder Buildings and College Property Moore, Monroe. Institutes Monroe, Garfield Mechanical Moore, Marston Veterinary Bird, Marston. Military Marston, Moore. Land Grant Bird, Garfield Experiment Station Garfield, Moore Weather Service Monroe, Marston Library Bird, Garfield [Draft of Bill for Institutes] A draft of Bill for appropriation for Institutes was presented by Supt. of Institutes, asking for an appropriation of $600000 each for the years 1897 and 1898, which was approved [Piano of Delta Tau Delta Fraternaty] It was resolved that President Snyder be authorized to examine the Piano belonging to Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, and purchase in his discretion. [Board expense accounts.] [Exhibit of College at Tennessee Centennial] The matter of Board expense accounts unpaid was left with the Finance Committee. The matter of College exhibit at Tennessee Centennial Exposition was refered to President of Board and President of College. The following resolution was offered. [Relating to the publishing of bulletins.] Resolved, As the sense of this Board that the bulletins of the Experiment Station should be issued with some regularity, and that the council of the Station is hereby requested to consider the feasilbity of so arranging the publications of bulletins as to provide for one each month, according to the spirit of section 2 of the law under which our bulletins are printed. [Relating to short summer course] It was Resolved, that the Faculty of the college is hereby requested to consider the feasibility of giving a short Summer course in Normal instruction along Agricultural lines, [End page 174] [Begin page 175] adapted to the use of teachers in rural schools, and report to the Board at next meeting. [Relating to Bill relating to Agrl Course in District schools.] It was resolved that Mr Garfield, President Snyder and Mr Bird be appointed a committee to confer with the introducer of the Bill relating to a course in District Schools to be called the Agricultural College course. [Natural Science for District Schools] It was Resolved, That it seems equally desirable to bring the rural schools in touch with the Agricultural College, and to reach the individual farms with the results of work at the Experiment Station. In order to make both the College and Station most effective it is important to reach the people, old and young, with something of practical value that emanates from the Institutions :- to this end the Board of Agriculture desires to call attention of the College Faculty and council of the Station to the desirability of putting into book or pamphlet form, lessons in familiar science as applied to rural occupations, to be used as reading text for advanced classes in our rural schools, to report at next meeting of Board. [Prof Noble] Request of Prof Noble for leave of absence during spring term was referred to the President with power to act. [Prof Hedrick asked leave of absence] Prof. Hedrick asked for leave of absence for Fall term. Referred to President, with power. [Prof Mumford asks for leave of absence] Prof Mumford requested leave of absence from May 15, to beginning of Fall term. Referred to the President and Prof. Smith, with power to act. [Purchase of corn sheller, wagon & soil apparatus ordered.] The Farm Committee reported recomending that the Farm Department be authorized to purchase a corn sheller, wagon and soil apparatus. [Advertising committee consists of Pres, Secy & field Agent] It was Resolved That the advertising Committee of the College shall consist of the President, Secretary and College Field Agent. The Field Agent shall be clerk of the committees and may be required to perform the detail duties of the committee. He shall be furnished with sufficient clerical help to properly perform said duties. [Management of MAC Record] Resolved further. That beginning with the next Term, the advertising committee of the College shall have the business management of the M.A.C. Record: that the size of the paper be reduced, as soon as practicable, to four pages of about the present size:- that all outside advertising be eliminated as soon as practicable: and the expense of publishing be reduced to the lowest possible limit consis- tent with good busines management and in compliance with Postal regulations. [End page 175] [Begin page 176] [Legislative committee] Mr Garfield and the Secretary were appointed Legislative Committee. [next meeting april 7.] It was resolved to hold the next meeting Wednesday evening April 7th at 730 PM. [Military] It was resolved that the President be authorized to expend not to exceed $5000 in his discretaion, out of the appropriation to Military Department, for athletic apparatus. [40th anniversary of college] It was resolved that the President, with two associates to be selected by himself, be a committee to arrange for the 40th Anniversary of the opening of the college. Adjourned. Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at College Wednesday evening April 7th 1897 Present. Pres. Wells Mr. Garfield, Monroe, Moore, Bird, Marston, President Snyder and Secretary. [Minutes approved.] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [College land] President Snyder presented a communication from Mr Ingerson, relating to College lands, which was placed on file: also request of Dr Beal for approval of Sale of microscopes to Farm Department, Sale authorized [Bulletins] A report from the Station Councel regarding regularity in issuing bulletins was presented. The report was received and ordered placed on file Adjourned to Thursday at 815 AM Thursday April 8. 1897, Board met at 830 AM Same members present [Assignment of rooms to Society's] It was Resolved That the Delta Tau Delta rooms in Williams Hall be assigned to the Columbian Society. and that the rooms in Wells Hall now used by the Columbian, be assigned to the Fironian Society. It was Resolved, That the matter of assistant in Women's Department be referred to committee on employees, to report at this meeting [End page 176] [Begin page 177] [Thorn Smith] Moved that the Salary of Thorne Smith as assistant in Chemistry be placed at $60000. Lost. [Microscopes] The expenditure of $10000 for microscopes was authorized for Entomological Department out of appropriation to that department [Burglary of Vault in Secys office] Damage to vault and robbery of same by burglary on night of April 6th, was reported by the Secretary. The repair of vault left and purchase of safe was ^ with Chairman of Finance Committee and Secretary. [Tuberculosis] Dr Grange and Director Smith were invited before the Board to confer regarding the work in tuberculosis. A recess was taken to 130 PM Board met at 130 PM [Tuberculosis] Director Smith and Dr Grange appeared and explained condition of work on tuberculosis. [Buildings] The committee on Buildings and Property, to whom was referred the matter of building a viranda on Dr Beal's house, reported adversely. The same committee reported that no recommendation could be made for any expenditure of money in connection with the boys Bath house. [Next meeting May 4th.] It was Resolved, That, the next meeting be held Tuesday, May 4th at 730 PM. A recess was taken to evening Evening [Military] The Committee on Military reported, recommending certan repairs in Armory, adopted, to be done under direction of Secretary. [Military] On motion $50.00 was transferred from the Special appropriation for athletics to the general fund apportioned to the Military Department [End page 177] [Begin page 178] The following was adopted [Relative to the deposit of funds & use of vault] Resolved, That, after this date the College will not receive funds on deposit except from students or students association or from those who have bills due or soon to become due to the College. nor allow its [vauts?] or safes to be used for the purpose of storing private funds, or valuables. The following was adopted: [Payment of bills by Secy] Resolved. That, after this date all bills against the College. presented for payment at the office of the Secretary shall be paid by checks or bills of exchange, unless it shall be more convenient for the Secretary to pay the same in currency The following was adopted. [Relative to Student labor.] Resolved. That, in constructing the act which appropriates money for required labor at the college, the Board hereby authorizes the Secretary to pay properly certified bills for Student labor. not performed in the regular hours, provided the hours of labor shall not exceed the required number and shall not exceed in rate of payment that named in resolution of the Board, and provided also that said labor could not be performed in regular hours because of the requirements of educational labor. Adjourned. Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at College May 4. 1897. Present. President Wells, Mr Garfield, Moore, Monroe Bird Marston Pres Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield [Minutes] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [C.E. Marshall for leave of absence] President Snyder presented request of C.E. Marshall for leave of absence for Six Weeks from July 7. for study. Granted. [Relative to pur- chase of bottles for museum] Request of Prof Barrows for purchase of bottles for Museum not to exceed $10000 from apportionment, was allowed [End page 178] [Begin page 179] [Relative to Mechanical Dept] Mechanical Departments requested for purchase of wood working tools. $12500; Bench Lathe 15000; and typewriter. Referred to committee on Mechanical Department [Relative to Hospital] The President presented request for use of Hospital. Referred to committee on employees, to report at this meeting. A recess was taken to 9 AM. Wednesday Wednesday 9 AM. Called to order by Vice Pres Monroe. [Bulletins] President Snyder called up matter of familiar science bulletin books for district schools. Referred to Mr. Garfield to report later [Request of Prof. Woodworth] President presented request of Prof Woodworth to attend meeting of Electric Light Association, at Niagara Falls June 8 – 9 also request for additional apparatus for Physical Dept All put over till next meeting It was moved that Mr Westcott be made Asst Prof. of Mechanical Engineering, at a Salary of $1000.00 Motion lost [Relative to Instruction in Music.] It was moved that instrumental music be made elective in Women's course for two years. the course to be arranged by the President of the College, and to consist of not more than one lesson per week, with one hour per day for practice Instruction to be furnished by the College, but fee to be collected for use of instrument. This resolution refers only to students taking the regular Women's course, and not having more than two conditions [Fees for music] Resolved That fees be collected from classes in cooking, in such amount as may be determined by the President. [Board Room] Resolved, That, the President is authorized to use the Board rooms in Agricultural Laboratory in case of sickness of students if needed for balance of this term or until the Hospital can be used for that purpose [End Page 179] [Begin page 180] The following was adopted [Relative to the State Board Faculty and Alumni] Resolved, That, it is the unanimous beleif of the members of this Board that the continued prosperity and future growth of this College will, of necessity, be largely dependant upon the loyal and practical support given it by the Alumni: and that the best means of securing such support is to bring about a feeling of earnest and active co operation between the State Board and Faculty, and the Alumni. Be it further Resolved, that, in accordance with the spirit manifested in the foregoing resolution, the State Board of Agriculture hereby suggests and recomends that at the business meeting of the Alumni to be held at the College June 17, there be elected from the Alumni an Advisory Council, of six members, whose duty it shall be to confer together from time to time upon the general welfare of the Institution And, finally be it Resolved, by this Board in regular session, that we hereby extend to such Advisory Council, as soon as it shall be organized, an invitation to meet with us at least once each year, and as much oftener as said Council shall consider desirable, for the purpose of mutual conference upon all matters pertaining to the work of the College. [Relative to additional appropriation for Physical Department] Mr Garfield, of the Finance Committee, reported on the matter of additional apportionment for Physical Departments for present six months as follows We can simply regret that the apportionment of funds to the Physical Departments for the current six months is so far consumed as to render this request necessary. The present condition of College finances will not justify a further appropriation of funds to any department until the regular apportionment of funds, June 30.th for the subsequent half year. The following preamble and resolution was adopted [Relative to trienual meeting of the Alumni] The occurrence of the triennial meeting of the Alumni suggests that the Board of Agriculture should extend to our visitors on that occasion certain hospitalities appropriate to the anniversary and an estimate of the expense of badges, music, and banquet has been placed at about 16000. the generosity of the attachers of the College will undoubtedly care for a portion of this amounts but the Board desire to [End page 180] [Begin pge 181] assist and to this end it is. Resolved. That. an appropriation of $10000 from current funds is hereby authorized to be added to the local subscription to care for the necessary expense connected with the Alumni reunion The following was offered and adopted. [Relative to Books or bulletins for use in rural Schools] Resolved. That, in carrying out the spirit of the resolution of two meetings ago, concerning the preparation of bulletins suitable to be used in rural schools for dissemination of scientific information of value in rural ife, the Faculty of the College and Council of the Experiment Station is hereby authorized to prepare, at the earliest possible opportunity, through a committee, a bulletin having this end in view, and Submit it to this Board for approval. [Mechnical Dept. appr- opriation] The Committee of Mechanical Departments reported. recomending that the Mechanical Department be allowed to expend for wood-working tools, 12500 a Bench Lathe 150. and typewriter, 10000 Recomendation adopted. A recess was taken to 4. P.M. 4 OClock PM. Board met, same members present. [Relative to tuberculous tests] Dr Grange and Prof Smith appeared before the Board in reference to the recent tuberculin test of cattle, and made recommendations regarding the management of cattle. [Management of cattle] It was Resolved, That, the management of the cattle relating to tuberculosis be left with Prof Smith to act in his judgment. [Related to College Labor] It was Resolved That, hereafter all manual labor upon the College premises, except that performed by the regular teamsters, both during the college year and vacation, be furnished to the students, providing competent students apply for same. [Fironian Society] It was Resolved, that, the Fironian Society be requested to vacate the rooms in Wells Hall [End page 181] [Begin page 182] [Y.M.C.A. & Fironian Society] It was Resolved. That, the President of the College be requested to make some arrangemetn regarding the joint use of the Y.M.C.A. rooms by the Firnoian Society. [Next meeting June 16] It was Resolved, That, the next meeting be held Wednesday June 16th at 10 o'clock AM. [Relative to Special Winter course] The committee on Farm Department reported, recomending that, if the funds will permit, arrangements be made to give instruction in cheese making and butter making by power. for Special courses during the next Winter The matter was laid over till next meeting [FC Kinney s salary.] It was Resolved, that, the salary of F.C. Kinney be increased $5000 from September 1st next, in lieu of house. "Adjourned" Meeting State Board of Agriculture held at College June 16th 1897. Present. President Wells Mr. Monroe, Garfield, Moore, Bird, Marston. President Snyder, and Secretary IH Butterfield [Minutes] Minutes of last meeting read and approved [Relative to apportionment] It was resolved that a committee be appointed to aportion the funds of the several departments for the next six months. President Appointed Mr Garfield, and the Secretary. [Cold Storage] President, Snyder presented recomendation for cold storage fruit house made by experiment Station council. Referred to the committee on Experiment Station [Relative to Improvement] Also a communication from Prof. Smith relating to improvements buildings and work on the farm Referred to Farm Committee. [Employment] Also request of L Dr Kedzie for employment of LS Munson for one month in fertilizer analysis. A recess was taken to 1.30 P.M. [End page 182] [Begin page 183] Board met: Same members present [Senior Class] Delegation from senior class presented some matters for consideration. [Prof WW Danuls degree of Doctor of Science] It was resolved that in consideration of the valuable scientific work done by Prof. W.W. Danuls and the honor to the College by his work that the honorary degree Doctor of Science be conferred on Prof Danuls. [Relative to Cold Storage] The committee on experiment station reported as follows The committee on experiment station to whom was referred the report of the council of the experiment station concerning the erection of a fruit house with station funds at an expense of $100000 beg leave to recomend that the report be approved by this Board. and that the building be erected upon plans approved by the station council and under the immediate direction of Prof Taft. the total expense not to exceed $100000 and the site for the building to be chosen by the President of the College, Prof. Smith and Prof Taft Report adopted. [Relative to assistance in the analyses of fertilizers] The same committee also reported. The committee on experiment station to whom was referred the communication of Director CD Smith concerning assistance to the chemist of the station in connection with the analysis of fertilizers , recomend that Mr L.S. Munson be employed by the director of the station for one month to assist Dr Kedzie. Adopted. The following was adopted. [Inventory] Whereas the importance of promptness in perfecting the College Inventory immediately after the close of the finan- cial year June 30, has not usually been heeded, therefore, Resolved that the heads of departments are hereby requested to complete the inventory of college property and report a copy thereof to the Secretary of this Board during the first week in July. [Monroe County Institute] Request of Monroe county Institute association for $2500 for use of association, was presented and on motion allowed according to law. The amount to paid on approved vouchers [End page 183] [Begin page 184] The Committee on apportionment reported as follows [Relative to Apportionment] Your committee charged with the duty of apportioning the College funds for the ensuing six months, beg leave to submit the following report and schedule. The estimated increase for the next year is From the interest fund 45,000.00 From the new Morrill fund 23000.00 Receipts from other sources 12000.00 Total $ 80,000.00 The estimated salaries for the year aggregate $ 38,00000 There are certain expenditures for building purposes, that can not be paid from the interest or Morrill funds and for which we can not legitimately use our special legislation appropriation ; so that your committee recomend that $200000 of the receipts from other sources be set aside, and placed in the contingent building fund. This amount added to the salary item makes $4000000 nor if we take this from the gross income for the year, it will leave us $4000000 to be employed for the other college expenditures Our safe was burglarised, and the loss from this theft was $217090 A conference with the Auditor General, resulted in the decision that proper vouchers to cover this amount should be properly certified, and we recommend that this bill or loss, be paid out of the current funds during the next six months, that will leave the sum of $1782010 to be apportioned to the different departments. The committee on apportionments of funds recomended the following schedule for the adoption of the Board Agricultural Department {including deficiency} 2900.00 Horticultural " 1900.00 Mechanical " 1400.00 English " 25.00 History " 25.00 Chemical " 500.00 Botany " 400.00 Zoology " 300.00 Mathematical " 25.00 Physical " 250.00 Veterinary " 100.00 Amount forward $ 7825.00 [End page 184] [Begin page 185] Brought forward $ 7825.00 Drawing Department 200.00 Military " 100.00 Ahtletic apparatus 175.00 Library {including periodicals} 600.00 Womens Department {including deficiency on a piano} 400.00 Offices 1500.00 Heating and Lighting 6000.00 Contingency 1029.10 Total $ 17829.10 It is somewhat annoying for your committee at the opening of each half year, to repeat the injunction, that it is a discredit to any department, to over-run its apportionment. unless an extraordinary emergency arises: and we desire to emphasize the suggestion that the head of each depart- ment scrutinize the balance that stands to the credit of the deparment very carefully from time to time, so there shall be no deficiency to carry over into the ensuing half year. Very respectfully Chas W Garfield\ I.H. Butterfield / Committee. A recess was taken to evening Evening, Board and some members present. [Mrs JKL Haner instructor in sewing] The committee on employees reported, recomending that Mrs JKL Haner be appointed instructor in sewing at a salary of $50000 per annum and room. The purchase of a hay tedder and mower if needed were authorized. [Apparatus for cheese making] The Farm committee presented the following statement and recomended that apparatus and facilities for cheese manufacture be put in the cost of the apparatus and other matters connected with the introduction of the cheese course on the first of December next to be followed by work in buttermaking on the creamery place will not be far from the following Supplies, rennet, color & incidentals 125.00 5 Vats for 300# milk @ 4200 210.00 Piping & fittings 50.00 Removal of partition & change in room 150.00 Laying Pipe & heating building 800.00 Total 1335.00 [End page 185] [Begin page 186] It was resolved that the sums mentioned be appropriated and the changes be mde in the building s ????. [Bachelor of Science on Senior class members as (given?)] On recomendation of the faculty the following persons were granted degrees of Bachelor of Science Champion, Sadie D. Amos, Walter G. Brown, Albert S. Cartland, Albert L. Dibble, Henry A. Eastman George N. Elliott, James A. Fulton, Sanford K. Goodrich, John N. Goodwin, William R. Green, Edward C. Hagadorn, Herbert A. Hart, Herbert W. Howland, W.S. Herrmann, Charles F. Laitner, Chas B. McLouth, J DeWitt. Manson, Lewis F. Parker, George A. Redfern, Scott J. Rigerterink, John W. Robinson, Ernest A. Sanderson, E Dwight Shaw, Elwood. Simmons, Irving L. Van Norman, Herbert E. Vaughn, Amy. [Zovernikoff, Vadive?] Master of Science Charles P. Close, '95 A recess was taken to Friday June 18th at 8 o'clock am Friday, June 18th 8 o'clock am Board met Same members present. [Delegates to Association of Colleges and Exp Stations] President. Snyder was elected delegate of College to the association of Colleges and Experiment Stations. The Secretary of the Board was elected delegate from Experiment Station to same association Hon Henry Chamberlain, was elected honorary delegate to same meeting [End pge 186] [Begin page 187] [Gunson granted leave of absence] Mr Gunson was granted leave of absence for two weeks at some time during the summer. [Music] The matter of instruction in music was left with the President [Request for room] The application of Master of College Grange for room was laid over till next meeting. [Next meeting July 6, 97] It was resolved that the next meeting be held July 6th at the College "Adjourned" Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at the College July 6th 1897 Present. President Wells, Mr Garfield, Moore, Monroe, Bird, Marston, President Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield [Minutes] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [Resignation of CC Pashby] President presented resignation of Instructor C.C. Pashby, to take effect August 20, 1897 Resignation accepted. [Expenditures for Veterinary dept Exp Station] Also communication from Director of Experiment Station relating to expenditures for Veterinary department. Referred to Experiment Station committee [Closets] Closets for Howard Terrace and Greenhouse referred to committee on Buildings and College Property [College Hall] Change of rooms in College Hall for sewing room referred to same committee. [Relating to Interest] Mr Garfield, of committee on Finance, reported request of Treas. Davis for reduction of interest on College deposits in bank, Referred to committee on Finance [Prizes] The offering of prizes to short course students referred to Farm committee The special committee to confer with Unviersity authorities relative to course in Mechanical Engineering, reported as follows [End page 187] [Begin page 188] [Relative to University and College Mechanical Engineering] Your committee, to whom we referred the practicability of securing co operation between the respective departments of Mechanical engineering in the University of Michigan and the Agricultural College, respectfully report that we secured audience from the Unviersity authorities on July 5.th and received from them every encouragement that some satisfactory arrangement can be entered into. The conferrees in behalf of the University were acting President Hutchins, Prof Green, dean of the engineering department, and Prof M L Cooley, at the head of the Mechanical engineering department. Three distinct plans were discussed: first, that an arrange- ment be made whereby the graduates of the Mechanical engineering department of this College may be allowed to enter upon their work at the university with full credits, without examination, at the beginning of some definite years work, hereafter to be determined after due consideration of the respective courses at the two institutions; second that the mechanical engineering course at the university be advanced one year or more and that the present first years work at the university be hereafter given at this college; third that the university shall create a special course in Mechanical Engineering for the express purpose of taking our graduates, with full credits for work pursued here, and giving to them, and such other advanced students as may apply, the best Mechanical Engineering course in the country. While these gentlemen were not prepared to represent the university officially without previous consultation with their faculty and the Board of Regents, yet each and all of them agreed that some arrangement might be and ought to be entered into whereby the courses in mechanical engineering in the two Colleges could be in a measure united Prof Cooley was especially pleased with the idea. Since neither the university faculty or the Board of Reg- ents will hold meetings until October nothing officially can be done until that time. At the suggestion of acting Pres Hutchins, however, it was arranged that a conference might be called at the option of the College authorities here here between the respective heads of the mechanical departments and such others as the authorities of the two institutions might desire. This suggestion was was concured in on behalf of your committee and we respectfully recomend that a committee be appointed by this Board to confer with the appointees of the university conferrees with a view [End page 188] [Begin page 189] toward further development of the plan all of which is respectfully submitted Report accepted and referred to committee on Mechanical department, the special committee, and the President of the College [Physical Departments] Request for changes in rooms in Physical Laboratory, referred to committee on Buildings and Property [Request for room] Request for room in Wells Hall for Grange referred to committee on Buildings [Armory] Matter ofchanges in Armory referred to committee on Millitary The committee on Farm reported [Dairy herd and quarters for same] The Farm committee recomended that the sum of $120000 be expended under Prof Smith's direction, in the purchase of a dairy herd. Also that a committee be appointed to make arrangements for a cheap but practical quarters for the above mentioned herd, at the cost of not over $60000 It is our disire that these dairy operations be put upon a practical and business-like basis from the beginning; that all accounts in connection therewith shall be kept distinct and seperate from all other farming operations and experimental works T.T. Marston\ A.C. Bird / Committee Made special order for 10 o'clock AM Wednesday A recess was taken to 9 AM. Wednesday July 9th 1897 Wednesday July 9th 9 AM. Board met, same members present. [Mechanical course at univ] The joint committee on affiliation with the University on Mechanical course reported, asking for further time, and that a committee be appointed for further conference [Committee] Report accepted and Mr Moore, Prof Weil, and Dr Edwards were appointed such committee. [End page 189] [Begin page 190] [Relative to Electric Lt] The committee on Buildings and Property reported, asking for further time on the matter of Electric Light Plant, it was moved that the matter be left with the committee, with power to act; carried. [Appropriation veterinary department] The committee on Experiment Station reported on the communication from Director Smith relating to appropriations for the Veterinary department. Experiment Station, for the ensuing year, covering material and expenses for that department, as follows, recomending that the schedule be allowed. To President Snyder The veterinarian places in my hands a request for all appropriation by the Board of funds to meet the following items of expenditure Gasoline for the year 56.00 Crematory (sic) 40.00 Extra Guinea Pigs 25.00 Disinfectants, acids and chemicals 100.00 Glassware – test tubes etc 100.00 Current Expenses 110.00 Hardware, apparatus, baskets, burners 50.00 Balances for chemical work in bacerial products 65.00 [illegible in original] for diagnosis 25.00 Microphotographic apparatus 35.00 Distilling apparatus for Water 15.00 Formaldehyde apparatus 12.00 $633.00 About one-half of the above may be looked upon as permanent material. In addition the following expenses will necessarily arise Salary of herdsman (Steele) 372.00 Feed for 16 animals 12 months 400.00 Laboratory expenses above 633.00 Total 1405.00 Report adopted Mr Garfield offered the following, which was adopted [Flat iron] Resolved, that we adopt the platt drafted by FE Skeels for the division of the peice of land designated Flat I [End page 190] [Begin page 191] "The Flatiron" and that hereafter it be known as the "College Delta" [Damage of College Delta] Resolved That, the drainage of the "College Delta" be made under the direction of the President, and Secretary and $20000 is hereby appropriated from current funds for the purpose; So much thereof as necessary to be used and the balance, if any, returned to current funds. [Drives on College Delta] Resolved That, the drives on the plat be constructed under the same direction, and that $10000 or so much thereof as shall be found necessary, is hereby appropriated from current funds for the purpose. [Sale of lots authorized] Resolved, That, the President and Secretary are hereby authorized to put prices upon the lots in the "College Delta" according to their judgment, the average price to be 13000, which is hereby designated as a reasonable figure, based upon a present value of the plat of land as $100000 and the added improvement at $30000. Resolved, That, the Secretary of the Board is hereby author- ized to negotiate sales of lots upon the College Delta at the appraised values to person's whom, in his judgment, will be entitled to purchase because of their connection with college affairs, provided that no one person shall be allowed to purchase more than one lot, and no Sale Shall be entertained except that contract be entered into to erect a residence costing not less than 80000 [Report of Farm committee] The report of Farm committee on dairy herd and barn was taken from the table The report and recommendation was adopted, to be carried out under the direction of the Farm committee and Prof. Smith. [Interest on bank balances] The committee on Finance reported on the matter of interest on bank deposits as follows: The committee on Finance to whom was referred the matter of rate of interest paid upon College funds in the City National Bank, recomend that until further action [End page 191] [Begin page 192] of this Board we accept 2½% on balance in bank [Next meeting at Kalamazoo] It was Resolved That the next meeting of the Board be held at Kalamazoo, Tuesday evening August 10th at 730 The following was adopted. [Deputy Sheriff] Resolved That, the President of the College authorized to use his good offices in Securing the appointment of a Deputy Sheriff upon the College premises [Repairs etc to Greenhouse] The committee on Buildings recomend that closets be put in Greenhouse, in accordance with proposition of Mr Gunson, Adopted. Also that the flat roof of south put above work room be repaired or charged in discretion of Secretary. [Physical Laboratory] Also in regard to charge in Physical Laboratory referred to President and Secretary, with power. [Howard Terrace] Also in regard to closets in Howard Terrace left north the President and Secretary [Bath house] The Secretary was authorized to repair bath house, in his discretion [Armory] The committee on Military was authorized to instruct such changes in armory as in their discretion they deem best. [Report of Finance committee.] Mr Garfield, of the committee on Finance, reported that all loss, damage, and expense connected with vault robbery, April 6th 1897 had been made good without loss to College The following was adopted. Resolved That Devere Miller and Clinton D. Butterfield be forbidden the privileges of these grounds, from and after July 9. 1897 until further action of this Board concerning them. adjourned. [End page 192] [Begin page 193] Meeting State Board of Agriculture held at Kalamazoo. August 10. 1897. Present, President Wells, Mr Garfield, Moore, Monroe, Bird, Marston, President Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield. [Minutes] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [Street car line] President Snyder presented matter of extension of street car line [Relation of prizes] The Farm Committee, to whom was referred the matter of prizes to short course students, reported in favor of offering such prizes. It was moved to lay the report on the table. "carried." [Relative to Dairy shed] The same committee reported, recomending that a new shed or stable for dairy herd be built, at a cost as authorized at last meeting, to be located south of herdsman's house, Report and recomendation adopted. [Electric Light] Committee on buildings and property reported progress in regard to Electric Light Plant. [Resignation of Thorn Smith] President Wells, presented resignation of Thorne Smith, assistant chemist Experiment Station, to take effect July 15. 1897. accepted. [Resignation of Dr EAA Grange] Also resignation of D EAA Grange as professor of veterinary Science and consulting Veterinarian of the Experiment Station, to take effect August 15th 1897 [Relations to Dr. Grange] On motion President Wells and Mr Garfield were appointed to prepare suitable resolutions relating to the resignation of Dr Grange The committee reported the following which was adopted. [Resolutions Dr Grange] "In recording the acceptance of the resignation of Dr. Grange, the Board of Agriculture desire to express its high appreciation of his services since he has been in the employ of the College and Experiment Station. Our relations have always been of the most pleasing and cordial character. We have ever found him a painstaking educator; a skillful [End page 193] [Begin page 194] practitioner; a sincere and warm-hearted friend, and a thoroughly honest man. We keenly regred the loss we sustain through the severance of Dr Grange's connection from this College, and assure him of our continued interests in his welfare and prosperity. [Relative to Mr Munson] It was Resolved, That Mr Munson be paid to September 1st at the same rate as agreed for previous months work. Authorized [Instructor in Mathematics] The committee on employees recommended that the selection of an instructor in Mathematics be left with the President of the College, with power. Adopted. [Relative to University of Michigan] Mr Moore, of the committee to confer with the committee on the part of the university regarding affiliation with the Mechanical Department of the university, reported as follows "Your committee appointed to confer with representatives of the university, consisting of Dr Edwards, Prof Weil and C.F. Moore. met Profs Green, Cooley, and [Conhart?] on July 14th at the Cook House in Ann Arbor. After talking over the question of harmony between the Mechanical courses of the university and the Agricultural College it was thought best to have Prof. Cooley and Prof. Weil take the matter up between themselves and see what they would propose. They were therefore appointed a special committee for this purpose, and will report to the joint Committee at some future time. Your committee would therefore respectfully ask for further time." C.F. Moore Chairman of committee Report accepted and adopted. [State Fair] It was moved that the President and Secretary be authorized to establish headquarters at State Fair with such exhibits as will advertise the College A recess was taken to Wednesday, August 11th at 10 A.M. Wednesday August 11th 10 A.M. Board met at South Haven Station, All members present [Relative to selection of Veterinarian] It was moved that Mr Monroe be requested to visit [End page 194] [Begin page 195] such candidates for chair of Veterinary Science as the committee on employees direct. [Relative to Secretarys accounts] It was Resolved. That a special committee be appointed to examine and verify the accounts of the Secretary, and report at its pleasure. The first examination, to be made of accounts October 1st, 1897, and each six months there- after. President appointed Finance Committee as such committee. [PO Longyears salary.] It was Resolved, That the salary of P.O. Longyear be increased to $55000, in lieu of room, to take effect when room is vacated. [Relative to rooms in Station Terrace Dormitories] It was Resolved, That all employees on the regular payroll, receiving an annual salary, and at present occupying rooms in Station Terrace or the Dormitories, and these who may hereafter be assigned such rooms by the President of the College, may occupy them in the discretion of the President, and shall pay rent for the same at the rate of $5000 per annum. payable monthly, provided that two may occupy one room at the same rent, to take effect September 1st next. Also, Resolved, That employees occupying rooms in Station Terrace, or the dormitories, and affected by previous resolution, shall be granted an addition to present salary to the amount of $5000 each per annum. To take effect September 1st, next. [Relative to Employees] It was Resolved, That hereafter in the employment of instructors or assistants with less than one year's experience in the line of work in which they are to be employed the salary shall begin at $35000 per annum. [Mr Munson ass't chemist.] It was Resolved, That Mr Munson be appointed assistant in Chemical Department , Experiment Station, at $350. per annum to begin September 1st [Dairy Stable] It was Resolved. that $10000 be added to the amount heretofore appropriated for dairy stable, and that the building be 16 feet high from sill to plate. [End page 195] [Begin page 196] [Relative to South Haven Station] It was Resolved. That no person be allowed on the Station grounds at South Haven without permission of the Superintendent. It was Resolved That Mr. Lyon be instructed to prepare one sign, to be put up at some proper place on the grounds, to read as follows. No person allowed on this station grounds without permit of the superintendent." Also another, prohibiting the ????? of fruit or other property, under penalty of prosecution. [Abbott Hall] The President and Secretary were authorized to furnish the remaining rooms in Abbott Hall, now unfurnished, and charge to contingent building. [Gospel Hyms] The President was authorized to purchase 200 copies of Gospel Hyms. [Work in Secy's office] It was Resolved, That the President of the Board, Mr Garfield Pres Snyder, and the Secretary, be requested to consider the matter of a reorganization of the work in the Sec'ys office, and report thereon at next meeting. [Next meeting Sept 7th 1897] It was Resolved. That, the next meeting be held at Morton House Grand Rapids. Tuesday evening September 7. [San Jose Scale Act] It was Resolved, That the President appoint a committee of two, to report on the action needed to be taken by the Board in relation to the execution of the San Jose Scale Act. President appointed. Mr Garfield and the Secretary. [Relative to P.O.] The Secretary was directed to correspond with Congressman S.W. Smith and ask him to aid in establishing the Agricultural College P.O. as a third class office Mr Bird offered the following, which was adopted [Relative to University of Mich.] Resolved, That the State Board of Agriculture accept the proposition of the University of Michigan to furnish Institute workers under the conditions set forth in the letter from President Hutchins of the university; and that we tender to the authorities of the university our sincere thanks for their kindly offer, and our hearty appreciation of the spirit [End page 196] [Begin page 197] of friendly co-operation manifested in the suggested arrangement. "Adjourned" Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at the Morton House Grand Rapids Mich September 7th 1897. at 8 o'clock P.M. Present Messrs. Monroe, Garfield, Bird, Marston. Pres Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield [Minutes] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. President Snyder, presented the matter of steam power for Agricultural Laboratory. [Crozier, leave of absence] Asst. Crozier was granted leave of absence for six months, he to furnish [name illegible in original] to do his work. [WO Beal] President reported that Mr W.O. Beal had been engaged as instructor in Mathematics. [Armory.] The heating of the Armory was left with the President with power to act. [Electric Lt] President Snyder presented contract for furnishing electric light and power as agreed on by the committee on buildings and property. [Pratt contract] The President and Secretary of the Board were authorized to enter into contract with Mr AA Pratt for furnishing Such light and power, Prof Woodworth was designated as electrical engineer under the contract, The electrical machinery and wiring of the grounds to be done under specifications to be approved by President Snyder. [MAC Record] It was resolved that the subscription price of the M.A.C. Record be fifty cents per annum, additional subscriptions to be furnished Subscribers at ten cents for each name, and provided when students are subscribers, a copy shall be sent to their parents or guardians free. [End page 197] [Begin page 198] It was resolved that the advertising committee be authorized to contract for not to exceed four colums of local advertising of Such character as not to conflict with other newspapers. [Reference to Board committees] It was resolved. That hereafter in meetings of this Board all committee reports and resolutions offered, which involve matter for record in the minutes, shall be made in writing [M.A.C. Record] It was resolved. That commencing with the College year, Sept 12. the editorial management of the M.A.C Record shall be exclusively in the hands of the President of the College. and the Board of Agriculture hereby requested every [attachie?] of the College to render the assistance under the Presidents direction that will make the publication a means of com- municating to the people of Michigan, in an attractive manner, the amount and character of the work done at the College in the interests of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts. [Relative to digging on College campus] It was resolved, That the Board desires to call the attention of College employees to the record of the proceedings under which all digging upon the College campus which breaks turf for laying of drains and other improvements shall be done under the direction of the professor of Horticulture, and all drains and sewers shall be placed under the direction of the Professor of Civil Engineering, that proper and permanent record shall be made [Steam heat agrl & Vet. Lab.] The Secretary was instructed to have pipe laid for steam heating of Agriculture Laboratory and Veterinary Laboratory. [Reorganization of work in Secys office] Mr Garfield, of the special committee to report on organization of work and force in theoffice of the Secretary reported as follows. That the law establishing this Board and providing a Secretary therefor, contemplates the gathering and disseminating of valuable information concerning the rural industries of this State which requires a good deal of time and thought on the part of the Secretary. During these later years it has been the Policy of the Board to center in the office of the Secretary all the business interests of the Board. the College and the Experiment Station. The results of which commend the plan is worthy of continuance. This involves the management of all repairs and the supervision of lands and a large amount of work connected with the experiment station. All this work, [End page 198] [Begin page 199] the limited amount of help in the office has prevented the prosecution of field work and the publication of valuable statistical information greatly needed in our State. Therefore, be it resolved, That a re-arrangement of employees be made to take effect October 1 and one new one added to the roster of the office, the names and salaries to be as follows Secretary. IH Butterfield Salary 1800.00 and house Asst " F.E. Skeels " 1200.00 less amt received on acct of work on College lands Post Office Clerk P.M. Lyman " 550.00 Book Keeper [FE Kenny?] " 700.00 and rooms Stenographer " 350.00 In this arrangement it is expected that the Assistant Secretary shall at all times carry on the work outlined by the Secretary, but that he shall especially have as one feature of his work the supervision of the college lands. in compensation for which work he shall as heretofore present his bills for per diem and expenses to the State, according to law. The Secretary is hereby requested at his earliest convenience to undertake a careful investigation of the special rural industries of the State, gathering information and statistics for publication in his annual report. Also to make a very thorough compilation of the societies devoted to the interests of progressive Agriculture and rural improvement within our borders, together with such details of work, accomplishing through these agencies as will be of itnerest to the general public and of value to those seek- ing homes in Michigan The Secretary shall, immediately upon the adoption of the plan of reorganization, clearly outline the duties of each employee and arrange a very complete method of all transactions of his office, together with a daily tickler of memoranda for future dates. The report was adopted. A recess was taken to three o'clock PM September 8th 3. PM Board met, same members present. [Prof Marshall] Mr Monroe of the committee on employees reported, recommending that Mr Marshall have charge of the Bacteriological work of the experiment station, and that a Professor of veterinary science be elected. [Geo Waterman elected Prof Vet Science] It was resolved that Mr. Geo Waterman be elected Professor of Veterinary Science and consulting veterinarian of the experiment Station at a Salary of $150000 per annum without house. [End page 199] [Begin page 200] [RH Pettet] It was resolved, That RH Pettet be appointed inspector of Orchards and Nurseries under San Jose State act. The details regarding his work to be arranged by Mr Garfield and the Secretary. [Poultry] It was resolved, That the poultry be placed in charge of the Veterinary Department, in the discretion of the President of the College It was resolved, To adjourn to Tues day evening, Sept 21. at the college "Adjourned." Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture held September 21.st 1897 at Agricultural College Present. President Wells, Messrs Garfield, Monroe, Marston Bird, President Snyder and Secy IH Butterfield. [Minutes] Minutes of last meeting read and approved. [HE Smith.] President Snyder presented request of HE Smith for additional Salary. no action taken. [Students] Also, regarding excusing students from drill for work in milking It was resolved, That in the matter of excusing students from drill for the purpose of allowing them to assist in the dairy the President is hereby authorized to act in his discretion [Cheese course] President presented matter of Instruction for cheese course referred to Farm Committee to report at this meeting [Harrison House] The action of the President and Secretary in renting of Harrison House was approved. The action of the President in securing temporary assistance in instruction was approved [San Jose Scale] Committee on San Jose Scale act, reported. The following report and its recommendations made by Messrs Garfield. and Butterfield. the special committee, appointed at last meeting was adopted. The committee to whom was referred the matter of arrangeing the details under the San jose Scale law. [End page 200] [Begin page 201] find that the appointment of Mr Pettet will interfere materially with the arrangement for conducting the Zoological Department, and under the circumstances, Mr Pettet thinks it unwise to accept. In the emergency your committee interviewed Prof U.P Hedrick, and found that he would be willing to accept the position of inspector if it should be offered him. We learned that Prof Hedricks had had experience with the San Jose Scale on the Pacific Slope, and he is certainly well equiped with knowledge of plant diseases, after careful consideration of the necessities in the case, we recommend the appointment of Prof UP. Hedrick, as inspector. Prof Hedrick was appointed. Inspector of orchards & nurseries Adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday Sept 22, 1897 Wednesday Morning Board met at 9 o'clock Same members present [Relative to free paper] It was resolved, That the resolution of this Board which provided blank paper pads for examination purposes free to students is hereby rescinded and recommend that the co- operative Book-buying association keep them on hand for sale to students. [Farm Committee] It was Resolved. That the Farm committee be instructed to take into consideration the advisability of a re-organization of the work of the Agricultural Department of the College. It was Resolved to hold the next meeting Tuesday Nov 2. at the college [Cheese making] The employment of an Instructor in chessmaking was left with the President and Professor of Agriculture "Adjourned" Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture held November 2 nd 1897 at the Agricultural College. Board met at 730 PM Present: Messrs Monroe, Bird, Moore, Garfield, President Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield Mr Monroe in the chair Minutes of last meeting read, and approved. [Employment of Mr. Adderhold] President Snyder, reported that Mr Adderhold of [End page 201] [Begin page 202] Wisconsin had been engaged as instructor in cheese-making for the short course. [B.S. degree granted to F.W. Lewis] On recommendation of the faculty, the degree of B.S. was granted to F.W. Lewis. [Heater for Howard Terrace] The President presented a communication from occupants of [Station?] Terrace regarding heater for that building. Also from Prof Barrows relating to typewriter and mounting of Seal Skins. Prof Barrows was authorized to have the seal skins mounted and placed in the Museum. [Apportionment Farm Dept.] A communication from Prof. Smith was received regarding additional appropriations for the farm department. Referred to committee on farm department and finance. [Microscopes] Also from Prof Beal, relative to microscopes for Botanical Department. Referred to committee on Botany & Horticulture . [Change of title. Committee Military Dept.] It was resolved that the title of committee on Military Department be changed to committee on Military and Athletics [Appropin. Athletics] President Snyder asked for appropriation for athletic purposes. [Substitute for Miss McDermott] The President reported the engagement of substitute during absence of Prof McDermott. Also the temporary engagement of a matron, and asked that the employment of matron be made permanent. Referred to committee on employees. Two communications were received form the Professor of Military Science and Tactics [Communication from Lieut. Bandholtz] On motion the communications of Prof Bandholtz. were referred to the President of the Board of Agriculture, with the request from the Board that, at his earliest convenience, he visit the college, and investigate the matters treated, and is hereby given full authority to act in the premises. A recess was taken to Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock Wesnesday 9 o'clock, A.M. Board met same members present [End page 202] [Begin page 203] [Report of Committee on Farm Management] The committee on farm management and finance, reported on request for additional appropriations for farm department as follows. The recommendations of Prof Smith, referred to joint committee on finance and farm departments, were reported upon with form of resolution, as follows: I First. Resolved, That two hundred dollars, or as much thereof as shall be needed, is hereby appropriated from current funds, to be employed in the purchase of feed for the new dairy herd. II Second: Resolved That the Secretary is hereby requested to pass to the cridit of the Farm Department apportionment for this half year Three hundred dollars ($30000) for extra student labor employed in vacation, this amount to be deducted from the new apportionment for first half of 1898 for this department. III Third: Resolved. That the Professor in charge is hereby authorized to put in such piping for cheese vats as is required to equip them for use in the special dairy course. to be paid from the fund already set aside for that purpose. IV. Fourth. Resolved. That Prof Smith is hereby permitted to arrange for the necessary milk supply for the special dairy course. The expense to be paid from current funds. The committee on Botany and Horticulture reported on request of Dr Bel for microseope, as follows. [Microscope for (illegible in original) Dept.] The committee on Botany, to whom was referred the accompanying request of Dr Beal, desire to say that the matter of receipts for sale of microscopes has no relationship to the quantity of necessary funds for carrying on the academic department of Botany. The voucher covering the Sale of microscopes should have been reported to the Secretary in the month of April, when the Sale was made, that the books and inventory could have the proper entries We recommend that fifty dollars be appropriated from current funds to pay for equipment required in department of Botany, incident to the increased number of students to be provided for [Heating Station Terrace.] The matter of heating apparatus for Station Terrace was left with the President and Secretary [Mechanical Institute] The President presented a request from the Y.M.C A. of Detroit [End page 203] [Begin page 204] for a Mechanical Institute to be held at Detroit during the winter. Referred to committee on Institutes and Superintendent [Sale of Lands] It was resolved, That the commissioner of the State Land Office be and that he is hereby authorized to withhold from sale all lands which shall hereafter revert to the Michigan Agricultural College for non-payment of interest, or for other causes, until such lands have been examined and reappraised by the agent appointed by this Board for the examination of lands belonging to the College. It was Resolved, that in future sales of the Agricultural College lands, the commissioner of the State Land Office is hereby authorized to sell such lands for cash, or as part payment as seems in his judgement to be for the best interests of the Michigan Agricultural College, such judgement to be based upon the value of said lands for farming purposes, or for timber only, and that a proper book be prepared by the agent of the College for the information of the commissioner, showing the location of such lands, and the timber estimated to be upon each lot at the time of last examination. [Purchase of lambs by Farm Dept.] Resolved. That the Farm Department be authorized to purchase lambs or sheep for feeding purposes to an amount not exceeding seven hundred dollars, and that the same be paid from the current funds account. [Visiting Colleges] Resolved, That the Chairman of the Farm Committee be authorized to visit such Agricultural Colleges as he may deem necessary in the interst of the contemplated re-organization of the work of the department [Mrs. Bacon elected Matron] Resolved, That Mrs H.G. Bacon be elected matron at three hundred dollars per annum and furnished with room; that she be placed in full charge of Abbot Hall, excepting the cooking laboratory; that all teachers or others rooming or boarding in Abbot Hall be subject to the same regulations as that exacted of the students rooming in the Hall, and that such teachers and employees occupying such rooms be requested and are expected to give the matron their loyal support in carrying out such regulations as may be adopted. It was Resolved, That from this date all matters, excepting the issuance of licenses under the San Jose Scale act are [End page 204] [Begin page 205] hereby turned over to the State Instpector Appointed by the Board. [Appropriation Athletics] It was Resolved, That one hundred and fifty dollars be approp- iated for the year to be expended in the discretion of the President for athletic puposes. [Heating Vet. Lab'y.] It was Resolved, That the Secretary and Superintendent of the Mechanical department be instructed to put in the system of steam heating for Veterinary Laboratory immediately. [Add. to misc. fund.] It was Resolved That, Two hundred dollars ($20000) be added to the miscellaneous fund. [Request from State Diarymen's Ass'n.] Mr Moore presented a request from the Secretary of the State Dairymen's Association for assistance at the annual meeting. Referred to committee on Institutes and Superintendent. With Power. [Report of Finance Comm.] The Finance Committee reported, as follows: Messrs Garfield and Bird having been appointed as special committee to look over the college accounts made the following report: The Special committee charged with the duty of examinaing and verifying the Secretarys October statement, find every- thing correct, and we have suggested some minor changes in method, which meet the approbation of the Secretary, and will be carried into practice Adjourned [End page 205]