The Eagle. Vol. IV, Agricultural College, Michigan. June 16, 1893. No. 18. COLLEGE AND STUDENT NEWS. Reading by Miss Benfey tonight. The Kid School closes today for the summer. President Clute left this morning for a visit in Ohio. Attend the reading by Miss Benfey in the chapel this evening. Miss Ida Benfey of New York City is spending a few days with Prof, and Mrs. Cook. I. H. Butterfield has been appointed postmaster at Agricultural College, in place of H. G. Reynolds, resigned. Mr. Edger Burk of Big Rapids, Mich­ igan, has just entered for special work in Mathematics and Physics. Last year Mr. Burk had charge of the school at Eureka. Mr. William E. Rydalch of Utah is taking special work in Physics ’and Chemistry. Next year he is to have charge of similar work in a training school in Utah. The Faculty Kid baseball nine met the Okemos Kid nine on the College diamond last Saturday afternoon an d defeated them in a seven inning game by a score of 19 to 14. Jack Spratt, the remarkable trotter that broke his leg at the Lansing races last August was treated by Dr. Grange, and is now on his feet again and win­ ning glory in the 2.30 class. Prof. A. J. Cook’s illustrated cata­ logue of the Birds of Michigan is just out. It is probably the neatest and most complete work of the kind ever published in the United States. Funeral services were held at the Col­ lege last Saturday, previous to the re­ moval of the remains of Fred. J. Bone. Messrs A. T. Stevens, .J. W. Tracy, F. B. Phillips, J. P. Churchill, Woolsey, and Doolittle attended the funeral at Coe Ridge, Ohio. Mr. O. P. West was not correctly quoted in the account of the drowning of Fred. Bone. He was on the bank, some distance above Bone and not in sight of him when he called for help, and it was impossible to reach him in time. Bone was swimming down the river and was probably seized with a cramp. Prof. A. D. Smith, late Director of the Arkansas Experiment Station and at present Prof, of Agriculture and Direct­ or of the Experiment Station at the Minnesota University and Agricultural College visited this College last Tuesday. He did not surprise us by the statement that Geo. L. Teller, ’88, was by all odds the strongest man in the Arkansas Station and one of the best workers he ever knew. One of the prettiest parties which has been seen on the grounds for many days, was given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Clute in honor of her distinguished guest, Margaret Moore, of Lansing. Among other notable persons present, might be mentioned, Messrs Kenyon L. Reynolds, and Harry W. Holdsworth, Misses Nellie L. Noble, Margaret Lewis, and Norma Vedder, with their respective attendants. Ice cream and cake were served, after which all were invited to form a group on the front lawn, while Prof. Woodworth pressed the button, and his assistant rang the bell. We expect a photograph perfect in every detail. 2 NO PRESIDENT YET. THOUGH THERE ARE MANY CANDIDATES. Much Needed Repairs to be Made On Faculty Row. The June meeting of the State Board of Agriculture was held on Monday and Tuesday of this week. A large number of candidates for the presidency were considered, some of the gentlemen ap­ pearing before the Board, but while the choice was narrowed down to two or three, the selection of the new president was not made at this time. None other of the vacancies existing were filled. Mr. C. F. Moore, who succeeds Mr. But­ terfield at the expiration of his term, was present and made many friends by his cordiality and interest in the work of the College. It was resolved that contract be en­ tered into with Mr. Taylor to take the bees to his home, and for $500 to conduct experiments in apiculture for the year beginning July 1st, 1893, and to return the bees as good as when taken. It was resolved that Prof. Harwood be authorized to purchase a mowing ma­ chine. It was resolved that the appropriation to the Horticultural Dept, for the year ending June 30, 1893, be increased by the sum of $175. It was resolved that Dr. Beal and the Secretary are hereby authorized to pur­ chase two herbarium cases, shelves for the Experiment Station bulletins, and window screens for the Botanical Dept. It was resolved that Prof. Taft be re­ quested to submit to the Board at its next meeting detailed plans for the ad­ dition to his dwelling, to be within the appropriation. (Continued on page 5.) Don’t Be Discouraged ! Because the old house don’t look as well as your neighbor’s new one. You can make it look “as good as new” with very little expense. Paint Is Cheap This Year! Use it. You will be astonished at the way it improves the looks of old houses. We have it in quantities from half a pint up. All shades. Call and see. C. ALSDORF & SON, The Druggists. John Herrmann, Tailor. 218 N. Washington Ave., LANSING, MICH. Wight Bros. 56 WILLIAMS HALL. headquarters for College Text Books and Stationery. Come in and get what you need. 3 The Eagle marred by these defects, and critical onlookers have often commented on the subject. Published every Friday, at Agricultural College, Michigan, ROSCOE KEDZIE, - - Editor. Terms, One Year, - - 75 cents. One Term, - - 20 cents. Single copy, - 2 cents. Advertising Rates MADE KNOWN ON APPLICATION. Entered at the post-office at Agricultural College, Mich., as second class matter. A Blue Mark Means That Your Subscription Has Expired. PLEASE RENEW ! LIFE OF DR. ABBOT. A memorial on the life of Dr. T. C. Abbot has been prepared and published by President Clute. It contains a re­ view of his life, the eloquent discourse of the President at the funeral services, and extracts from a number of letters from old students and friends, which pay a warm tribute to the useful and helpful life of Dr. Abbot. IT DOESN’T LOOK WELL. The Cadat Battalion is in excellent condition, and the drill is becoming a credit to all concerned. The Board has said that all students shall appear at drill in uniform, and yet there are on every drill night and in every company, men who are conspicuous because of not wearing the gray. The appearance of the campus on a drill night is seriously SCORE CARDS. The Eagle Printing Office will contin­ ue to print score cards for games played on the College grounds. There are many people who like to have the names of the players, and to keep a record of the outs and the different plays, and our cards are neatly gotten up for this pur­ pose. That we may not be running a competition to the students’ tickets, we will sell the Eagle score cards for five cents and give one-half of the proceeds to the ball team. WHY THEY RESIGN. We publish on the following page an interesting table compiled by the Secretary, which affords some explana­ tion of the numerous resignations of officers at the College, and at the same time, is a strong argument with which to silence those who charge that the salaries paid here are too large. The facts of the case are that our officers are paid disproportionately small salaries when compared with other institutions, and the College continually suffers from the loss of valuable professors and in­ structors, who can command much larger salaries than are paid at M. A. C. A Challenge for The Faculty From The Faculty Kids. We, of the direct lineage of that honor­ able body known as “The Faculty,” wish­ ing to demonstrate the fact that the world, moves, and to show the superiority of the rising generation, do challenge with all reverence and humilty our ancestors and relatives, to a game of ball, to be played at such time as shall be convenient to the challenged parties. OFFICERS LOST BY THE STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS, BY OFFER OF HIGHER SALARIES ELSEWHERE. Date Name and Title Position To Which Called AGR. COLL. SALARY SALARY IN NEW POS. 4 Apr. 13, ’89 E. Willits, President Sept. 16, ’91 E. Davenport, Prof, of Agriculture Aug. 15, ’88 L. H. Bailey, “ “ Horticulture “ 24, ’91 W. F. Durand, “ “ Mechanics “ 19, ’90 R. C. Carpenter, “ “ Mathematics “ 20, ’88 L. G. Carpenter, Ass’t Prof, of Math. U. S. Dep’t of Agr., Assistant Secretary Brazil, S. A., Pres't of Agr’l College Cornell Univ., Prof, of Horticulture “ “ Marine Eng. “ Engineering “ P “ “ “ “ Colorado Agr’l Coll., Prof, of Engineering Nevada State Univ., “ “ Mathematics Sept. 21, ’91 H. Thurtell, Colorado Agr’l Coll., “ “ “ June 16, ’91 W. J. Meyers, Instr, in Mathematics Oregon “ “ “ Agriculture July 15, ’89 H. T. French, Ass’t in Agriculture Jan. 1, ’89 C. S. Crandall, Foreman of Hort. Dept. Colorado “ “ “ Horticulture Prin. of Prep’ty Dept. Sept. 30, ’91 H. J. Hall, Assistant in Horticulture Arizona “ June 13, ’91 L. C. Colburn, Instructor in Mechanics Wyoming State Univ., Prof, of Mechanics May 12, ’93 G. A. Goodenough, “ Sept. 18, ’90 G. L. Teller, Assistant in Chemistry “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 1, ’91 A. B. Peebles, “ “ “ Botany “ “ “ J. W. Tourney, Instructor in “ Aug. 15, ’88 E. R. Lake, Nov. 6, ’89 C. B. Waldron, Aug. 31, ’90 L. H. Dewey, June 6, ’91 May 15, ’88 C. P. Gillette, Ass’t in Entomology June 30, ’89 F. H. Hillman, Instr, in “ July 25, ’90 A. B. Cordley, “ “ June 16, ’91 F. J. Niswander, Ass’t in “ Jan. 31, ’92 C. F. Baker, Instructor in “ Oct. 23, ’90 N. S. Mayo, Assistant in Veterinary July 5, ’90 H. B. Cannon, Instructor in History Mar. 25, ’91 R. Hiscock, Engineer April 1, ’92 K. L. Butterfield, Assistant Secretary “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Scranton, Pa., “ Arkansas Agr’l Coll., “ Chemistry “ “ Conn. “ “ “ Botany Oregon “ Forestry N. Dakota “ U. S. Dep’t of Agr., Assistant Botanist Arizona Agr’l Coll., Prof, of Botany Iowa Exp’t Station, Entomologist Nevada State Univ., Prof, of Entomology “ Ass’t Prof, of Entom. Vermont “ Prof, of Entomology Wyoming “ “ Colorado Agr’l Coll., Ass’t in Kansas U. S. Dep’t of Agr.,’ Secretary to Ass’t Sec. Cornell University, Engineer Grange Visitor, Prof, of Veterinary Editor “ “ “ Total, Average, $3200. 1800. 1800. 1800. 1800. 1200. 1000. 500. 600. 1000. 500. 500. 750. 500. 500. 500. 500. 500. 500. 700. 300. 500. 500. 300. 500. 500. 600. 600. 23950. 855. $4500. 6000. 3000. 3000. 2500. 1500. 1800. 1500. 1200. 1500. 1000. 1500. 1200. 1500. 1000. 1400. 1200. 1200. 1600. 1500. 1800. 800. 1000. 800. 1200. 1500. 1000. 800. 48500. 1732. NO PRESIDENT YET. (From page 2.) It was resolved that the cistern back of Dr. Edwards’ be fitted with a pump now at Prof. Taft’s house, for the use of the occupants of Bachelor Hall. It was resolved that $32.68 be paid for work done by Voiselle & Larose on Dr. Kedzie’s house. It was resolved that Mr. Hicks be al­ lowed to occupy the kitchen vacated by Mr. Holden, giving up the kitchen he has been using. It was resolved that Mr. Babcock be granted the two rooms in the west end of the terrace vacated by Mr. Holden and the kitchen vacated by Mr. Hicks. It was resolved that a drain be put in from the cellar of the house occupied by the engineer to the well now receiving drainage from the boiler house, at a cost not exceeding $10. Repairs were ordered as follows: re­ pairs to roof and eaves and papering and painting at Dr. Kedzie’s; papering and painting parlors and putting glass in door at Prof. McNair’s; dining room and hall kalsomined and painted, double front rooms papered and papered and glass in door at Prof. Noble’s; roof re­ paired, walls repaired and kalsomined, hall papered, interior woodwork painted and part of shed made into servant’s room at Dr. Edwards’; exterior of the houses of Profs. Breckenridge, Kedzie, Edwards, and the Pres’t and Secretary painted; hall and two floors painted at Prof. Harwood’s; Secretary’s house kal­ somined and painted; roof repaired and new cellar-way doors at President’s house; roofs of Chemical Lab. and Mus­ eum Building repaired. It was resolved that the Commissioner of the State Land Office be instructed to withdraw from sale the lands granted to this State by act of Congress approved 5 July 2, 1862, providing for the endow­ ment of colleges for the benefit of agri­ culture and the mechanic arts. It was resolved that $200. be added to the apportionment of the Mechanical Dep’t to July 1, 1893. The resignation of Mr. McBride was presented and accepted, to date from May 22, 1893, and ordered placed on file. It was resolved that Prof. Vedder be requested to examine the question of sewerage and drainage of Howard Ter­ race, and report at the next meeting of the Board. It was resolved that a committee of three on apportionment be appointed: Messrs Garfield, Moore, and Butterfield appointed. It was resolved that the Secretary have 100 copies of the Land Grant act as amended, printed for the use of the Board. It was resolved that the Chemical De­ partment be authorized to place an im­ port order for chemical supplies, to the amount of $400. The Board adjourned to Monday, July 10th, at 7:30 p. m., at the Capitol. Call at room 31, and see those note books. Ruled, 225 pages, cloth cover, 35 cts. Unruled, 225 pages, cloth cover, 30 cts. Also fountain pens for sale. John Holland fountain pens $1.75. Palmer & Hale. A COMPLETE LINE OF Furniture Can Be Found At Ferrey & Butts. NEAR THE HUDSON HOUSE. 6 NEWS OF THE ALUMNI. Mr. Emlaw, with ’94, is now a student at the Michigan Mining School. Frank. G. Clark, ’90, was married last Wednesday, the 14th, at Colon, Mich., to Miss Hatta Anderson. C. F. Kittinger, ’90, who has been very ill, is reported to be improving. We hope that the rumors of the serious na­ ture of his illness are much exaggerated. We are glad to be able to publish the following reassuring letter from Will. S. Baird, ’85: I notice in your issue of May 26 an item which caused me to think I might possibly be out of health; on the con­ trary I am far from any signs of ill- health, and you have doubtless been misinformed about my condition. I was ill about May 1st for a day or two, but nothing of any consequence, the pine woods have made me very strong. I leave here in September for Oregon and California to deal in cedar and handle a cut of redwood, and this may have given rise to the idea I was going west for my health, which I am thankful to say is not the case. My work is not altogether indoors, and will perhaps be more out of doors in California and Oregon. Kindly make a correction of the item referred to, for I am a pretty healthy invalid to be thus reported. A. I. EMERY Has a large line of BOOKS IN FINE BINDINGS, J. H. WOOD, The Barber. 103 Michigan Ave., E. LANSING, MICH. H. H. Larned. CROCKERY, CHINA, LAMPS. H. H. Larned. LANSING STAR LAUNDRY. We Make a Specialty of Fine Linens and Woolens Ml Work Guaranteed and Promptly Delivered. CROSBY & CHASE ROOM 93. ROOM 21. Complete line of Sweaters in Black, White, and Tan at 3.00 and 4.00. Wool bicycle hose with linen feet are the kind to buy, and only cost a trifle more than PHOTO ALBUMS, PHOTO BOXES cotton. FRAMES, PICTURES, ARTIST’S MATERIALS. SEE HIS ASSORTMENT BEFORE BUYING. Nice line of Summer Vests. Come in and see them. ELGIN MIFFLIN.