Meeting Minutes, 1883
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1883
[Begin page 423]
Feby 27th 1883
The Board met pursuant to the
Call of Pres. Abbot & Secretary Baird in the
Secretary's office at 8 O'Clock P.M. F Wells
chosen President pro. tem.
The following members were present
at
^ during the 1st evening session. Franklin Wells
T.D. Dewey. Wm B. McCreary E. W. Rising
& Henry Chamberlain & President Abbot. Wm
Reynolds came on Wednesday
The Faculty were present during
the 1st evening session & resented several
matters connected with their Departments
After which the Board Adjourned till Wednesday
morning at 8.O Clock.
[Board Officers]
Wednesday morning 8.O. clock
Board met and reorganized by the election
of Franklin Wells President
T.D. Dewey - - Vice President
RG Baird Secretary
E. Longyear Treasurer
[Official Bonds]
It was resolved that the bond
of the Secretary & Treasurer be fixed at ten thous
and dollars each
[Re apprizing
Land Grant]
Mr McCreery was appointed special
Committee to confer with the State Land Board
with reference to the reapprisal of the College Land
and if deemed advisable the withdrawal of them
from Sale until such reapprisal be made
[Green H. Pots]
It was Resolved that Prof. Satterlee be authorized
to purchase such pots for the greenhouse as are needed
for immediate use
[Settle with Cassidy]
It was resolved that the Secretary be
[End page 423]
[Begin page 424]
settle
authorized to ^ with Mr Cassidy paying his salary to
Jany 15th 1883
[Key receipts]
The Secretary was authorized to redeem
key receipts issued by Mr Mallory as Steward of the College
[Arms]
President Abbot reported that the Quarter
Master General had ordered the arms that had been loaned
to the College to be returned to the State Armory & that
they had been So returned.
The board took a recess till 3 O Clock in
the afternoon & immediately after dinner visited
the Barns – Laboratories & Green House
3. O Clock P.M.
Board met
[Class Room]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson
have the use of the botanical class room for his class
in agriculture until other accommodations are
provided
[Experiment]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal be authorized
to purchase vegetable seeds for the purpose of
testing their vitality:
[Apparatus]
Also to purchase some small apparatus for
class work costing about twenty dollars
[Wild Garden]
Also to pay express charges on plants for Botanic
garden from Harvard University
[Experiments]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal be authorized to
expend during the year 1883 three hundred dollars
on experiments in Botany under the direction of the Com
mittee on Botany & Horticulture on condition that the
amount be appropriated for that purpose
[ " ]
It was resolved that the Board approve the carrying
on by Dr Kedzie of the experiments proposed by him viz
1st on the determination of coming Storms by
means of electrical currents in the earth
2d To determine the coming on of frosts
3d To determine the conditions of spontaneous com-
bustion
4th To determine the Source of nitrogen in plants
[Committees]
President Wells anounced the appointment
of the following Committees
on Finance Mr Creary & Rising
on Farm Management Chamberlin, Rising & Wells
" Botany & Horticulture Reynolds & Dewey
" Buildings & Repairs Dewey & Wells
[End page 424]
[Begin page 425]
on Employees Reynolds & McCreary
" Institutes Rising & Chamberlin
[Bedding]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to dispose of the bedding belonging to the College except
what he may deem necessary for College use
The Board took a recess till 7½ O Clock P.M.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourn
to night it be to meet at the Capitol tomorrow
at 10. O'Clock A.M.
[Milk]
It was resolved that the Farm Dep't
sell milk to the Boarding Clubs as heretofore to the
Boarding Hall provided they take it during the
School year
[Safe]
It was resolved that the disposal of the
Safe be left with the Secretary to act with the
advice & concurrence of the Finance Committee.
[File Boxes]
The Secretary was authorized to purchase
one hundred file boxes for use in the vault.
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Committee on
buildings be requested to take into consideration
the matter of providing fire escapes for the Boarding
Halls
The Board adjourned till 10 Oclock A.M.
tomorrow.
Thursday
State Capitol Wednesday 10 Oclock AM
[Horses]
Mr Dewey was appointed a Special Com-
mittee to sell the large horse belonging to the Horticult
ural Dep't and purchase a spare for the use of said
Dep't.
[Sheep]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to sell the
South Down sheep
[Hired Man]
The Professors of Agriculture and Horticulture
were authorized to employ men at the most advantag-
eous terms for the College the rate of wages to be the
Same on both Departments.
[Office, Prof. Hort.]
It was resolved that the room in Second
Story of the Botanical Laboratory directly over Prof.
Beals Office be assigned to Prof. Satterlee & that
Prof. Carpenter, if necesary provide for heating the
room
A recess was taken till two O.Clock
[End page 425]
[Begin page 426]
Thursday afternoon Session
[Society Rooms]
It was resolved that the Natural History
Society and the Young Men's Christian Association
be authorized to occupy jointly the Old Museum
room until provision can be made for permanent
rooms for these societies
After a conference with the Legislative Com-
mittees on the Agricultural College the Board
adjourned to meet at the Call of President Abbot
& the Secretary
RG Baird
Secretary
April 5th 1883
The Board met at the Capitol at Eight O
Clock P.M. Hon Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds
T.D. Dewey Wm B. McCreary E.W. Rising Henry Chamber
lin Pres Abbot and the Secretary were present
[Legislative Conference]
The Board had invited the Senate & House committees
to meet with the Board of these Committees Senators Norton
& [illegible in original] & Representatives Willys & Rose & Young
were presant & also Senator Monroe
[ " "]
Pres. Franklin Wells stated that he had received
a letter from Senators Norton & [illegible in original] stating
that representations had been made to them regard
ing the management of affairs at the College &
expressive of their opinion that the Board should
give the matter immediate attention. hence
he had been led to call this meeting
[Letters about
Prest. Abbot]
He Stated also that he had received a number
of letters addressed to him as President of the
Board. These letters were read (they were mostly
from Alumni of the college and all spoke approvingly of
Pres. Abbot & his administration) and ordered filed in
the Secretary's office
[Witnesses
Summoned]
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn tonight it be to meet at 9. O.Clock
tomorrow morning & that Mr Wm H. Marston
& Arthur Jones & any other person having
charges to prefer against the management at the
Agricultural College be granted a hearing at that time.
Board adjourned till 9. A.M. tomorrow.
[End page 426]
[Begin page 427]
Representative Rose volunteered to See Mr Marston
and convey to him the invitation to meet the Board
& the Secretary was to inform Mr Arthur Jones
Friday morning 9. O.Clock.
The Board met all the members present
including Gov. Begole.
[Arthur Jones
vs T.C. Abbot]
Mr Arthur Jones appeared before the Board
in defence of
and made a Statement ^ [illegible in original] the
charges made in his communication published
in the Eve. News April –
[Collingwood]
Mr H.W. Collingwood a member of the Senior
also
Class ^ made a statement before the Board refuting
the Charges of Mr Arthur Jones and Sustaining
the Administration of Pres. Abbot.
[Notice of Meeting]
It was resolved that notice of our next
meeting be published in the Detroit Post & Tribune
-Free Press & Evening News & the Lansing Repub-
lican together with an invitation to any who
have anything to present to the Board relating to the
efficiency or inefficiency of the discipline at the Agric-
ultural College during the past few years to appear
before us at that time
The Board took a recess till 2 O Clock P.M.
Two O Clock P.M.
[Official Bonds]
On motion of Wm B McCreery It was resolved that the Bonds of
the Secretary and the Treasurer of the Board of Agricul
ture be approved & deposited with the Secretary of State
[Range – Stoves]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to Sell the
new range & broiler and purchase 2 new Stoves
[Veterinary]
Pres. Abbot was instructed to employ
Dr E.A. Grange or Some other veterinary Prof. to give the
course of Lectures in veterinary.
[Microscopes]
A. Bill of $63.25 dollars for microscopes and
accessories was allowed
[Bonds Filed]
Wm B McCreery reported that the Bonds of the Secretary
& Treasurer of this Board were filed in the office of the Sec-
retary of State.
Adjourned to meet at the Call of [Pres] Abbot
& the Secretary.
R.G. Baird
Secretary.
[End page 427]
[Begin page 428]
Tuesday Evening May 29th 1883
The Board met at the Capitol
Present. Franklin Wells. T.D. Dewey H.G.
Reynolds. Wm B McCreery E. W. Rising Henry
Chamberlin. President Abbot & the Secretary.
[Notice of Meetg]
[College Admin-
istration under
T.C. Abbot
Discussed]
The Secretary read the Call of the meeting which
had been advertised in the Detroit Post & Tribune-Free
Press Evening News and the Lansing Republican
as follows "The State Board of Agriculture will meet
in their room at the Capitol on Tuesday evening the
29th ins't at 8 O.Clock. A hearing will be given to those
who may have anything to present relating to the manage
ment at the Agricultural College"
The following persons were present and had a
hearing before the Board viz Arthur Jones. Charles
&
McKinny. ^ Harvey A. Price of the Class of '81 and
Wm H. Marston
Also Frank E. Robson Class of '78 John R.
Shelton of the Class of '82 & H.W. Collingwood
of the Class of '83.
The [illegible in original] three persons first named
criticised the administration at the college
adversely. Mr Marston's remarks were mostly of a
personal nature. The three last named individuals
defended the administration at the College.
Quite a number of letters pro & con from former
Alumni of the College were presented and read
The Board adjourned till 9 O Clock to-
morrow morning.
Wednesday morning 9. A.M.
[Fuel]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter have
the purchasing of all the fuel for the College
Additional letters were read bearing upon
the management at the college.
All the letters presented at this meeting
which were left in the possession of the Board
were ordered filed in the Secretary's office.
[Boiler House]
It was resolved that the Committee on
Buildings and Repairs be authorized to expend at
their discretion the amount appropriated or
as much thereof as may be necessary for the
construction of water works and the erection
of a boiler house & Smoke Stack
[End page 428]
[Begin page 429]
[Cheml.
Laby. Roof.]
The Secretary was requested to notify Mr I Gillett
that the roof of the addition to the Chemical Laboratory
leaks & that this Board require him to repair it
within thirty days from date of notification
or they will proceed to repair it at his expense
[Bills]
The Secretary was authorized to certify & pay
bill against the Boarding Hall as follows
Bill of N.F.Jennison amt $400 Frank Wells 3.00
[Oil]
The Secretary requested that the selling of
by the College should be discontinued and that it be transferred
the oil ^ might be put in the hands of the Stewards
of the Boarding clubs. to the Students to manage for them
selves It was resolved that the Secretary be author-
ized to make such a transfer
[Water Closet]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to Construct the
Sewer & put in water closet to Library & Museum Build-
ing. Amount not to exceed the appropriation therefor
[Steam Pump]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to send old Steam
Brooklyn
pump to ^ Boston for repairs at a Cost not to exceed $75.00
[Porch]
It was resolved that the Mechanical
Department be requested to construct a porch
over the entrance doors to dining rooms in
North part of Williams Hall.
[Doors etc]
To put door & window in lean to in South
part of William's Hall & to procure screens for
windows of dining rooms in Wells Hall and
for kitchen of Club E. Also to repair doors in
basement of Wells Hall
[Painting]
[Ranges]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to have the
woodwork of club dining rooms painted & walls
two
alabastined. Also to purchase ^ cooking ranges for
clubs cost not to exceed $125.00
[Transit]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to expend
$250.00 in the purchase of a solar transit
On Wednesday Eve. the Faculty was
present by invitation of the Board and presented
matters connected with their Dep't's
Thursday forenoon
[Williams Hall Roof]
[Rescinded
See p 437]
It was resolved moved & Seconded that
we put a shingle roof on Williams Hall. & paint
a
the same Carried Mr Chamberl^in voting no.
[Librarian]
[Salary]
It was resolved that the position of College
Librarian be offered to Mrs Merrill with Salary
[End page 429]
[Begin page 430]
at the rate of Six hundred dollars a year
[Site]
It was resolved that Mr Olivers Services be Secured
to locate the New Professors House & lay out some drives
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn it be to meet on Monday Eve. June 11th
[Horse]
Mr Dewey was authorized to purchase a horse for
the Horticultural Dept or sell the old mare & purchase a team.
[Books afc]
$1000.00
The Faculty were authorized to expend ^ on Books
periodicals & binding between now & April 1st 1884
[Joint Meeting]
It was Resolved that the Faculty Committee
on Public Exercises be instructed to see that a table is spread
& furnished at noon of June 13th for the invited guests of the
College in Some suitable place
[Printing]
[Co G.T. R.R.]
Wm B. McCreery was apointed a Committee to
ascertain whether the College printing was done under
the State Contract & also to procure drainage from the C &
G.T.RR for right of way through the College Farm
[Bull]
It was resolved that the Bull "[Greene?]
Baron" be disposed of under the direction of the Farm Com-
mittee. The Board took a recess till 4 O Clock P.M.
to give the committees an opportunity to visit the
Farm & Garden & Grounds
Thursday 4 O Clock P.M.
[Marking Labor]
It was resolved that it be required of those in charge of
student labor at the Agricultural College that they keep a labor record
book, similar to their class books, in which the class of
workers shall be entered and rated each day as scrupulously
as for a class-room recitation, according to the performance and merit
of each day's labor on a scale of tenths from zero for a wholly un-
satisfactory performance to ten for a perfect one.
[ " " ]
It was resolved that wages be graded proportionately
from nothing for an average standing of four, to the maximum
wages for an average standing of ten.
[Ditching 12½ c]
It was resolved that students employed in ditching
in the water, or wet places may be paid in the discretion
of the offices employing them at a maximum rate of 12½ cents
per hour.
[Formen 12½ c]
It was resolved that Seniors employed as formen
of [groups?] of students, at labor, may be paid a maximum
rate of 12½ cts an hour in the discretion of the professor in
charge.
[Bull]
The Farm committee presented the following report
which was adopted: We recommend that the professor
[End page 430]
[Begin page 431]
of Agriculture be authorized to sell the short-horn bull
3d Lord Baron or to exchange him for a Ram at his
discretion.
[Cistern]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Department
be authorized to have a plank cover placed over the
cistern South of College Hall.
[Society Room]
It was resolved that the room occupied by
the Christian Union and Natural History Societies
be put in repair for the use of these societies,
under the supervision of the Mechanical Department.
[Mopping]
It was resolved that the officers in charge
of Williams, Wells, College and Library Halls be
authorized to have the halls mopped once a month
during term time.
[Farm
Expenses
$1042.]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized
to purchase hand implements to the amount of
($100.00) one hundred dollars. for the farm department.
Also. $100 for furniture and fixtures for farm house.
" $60 " Mower.
" $75 " Roller Drill.
" $30 " Corn Cultivator.
" $30 " Harrow.
" $40 " Hay Racks.
" $32 " One Set Harness.
" $15 " One pair Rubber Horse Blankets.
" $60 " Lumber Wagon.
" $500 " Drainage and permanent improvements.
[Class Room Fixing]
It was resolved that the Prof. of agriculture
be authorized to expend one half of the amount ($250.)
appropriated for the purchase of apparatus for agricultural
Class room, during the year.
[Experiments]
It was resolved that one half of the
amount appropriated for experiments in farm depart-
part
ment, or such ^ thereof, not exceeding one half, as may
be necessary, be expended in experiments in Stock
feeding and the culture and tests of different varieties
of grasses, grains and vegetables as may be decided
upon by the committee on farm department, the
President of the College and the Prof. of Agriculture.
[Military]
It was resolved that Hon H.G. Wells Ex-
President of the Board of Agriculture be requested to
apply to the president of the U.S. or the Sec'y
of War, or whoever is the proper officer, for an officer
to teach military tactics in the College.
[End page 431]
[Begin page 432]
[Title]
Col. McCreary was appointed a committee to examine
the title of the College Farm.
[Bridge, Damages]
It was resolved that the Secretary inform the
supervisor of the Township of Meridian that the State
Board of Agriculture insist upon the payment of their
claim for the loss of horse, wagon, etc. by the [illegible in original]
of the bridge over Ceder River.
[Leave of Absence]
A (4) four days leave of absense was granted
Prof. Carpenter to attend the meeting of the American
Association of Mechanical Engineers.
[Veterinary]
It was resolved that the Faculty be requested
to put into the course of study, a one years course in
veterinary, Provided it can be secured at an expense
not to exceed ($1000.) One Thousand dollars, per annum.
[Dr Grange]
Mr Dewey and Pres. Abbot were appointed a
committee to confer with Dr. Grange in relation to
the organization of a Dept. of Veterinary.
[Old Wind Mill]
It was resolved that the Hort. Department be re-
quested to take down and remove the remains of the windmill
and standard near the Green House.
[Curtains]
It was resolved that Prof Cook be authorized
to purchase curtains for his class-room.
[Museum]
It was resolved that Prof Cook and the President
be a committee to purchase $700. worth of Specimens
for [General?] Museum to illustrate Geology.
[Office Prof. Hort.]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal be requested
to remove the different articles now in the room over
his office in the Botanical Labritory, and deliver
the key to same to Prof Satterlee.
[Painting]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Department
be authorized to have the rooms occupied by help employed
by clubs alabastined and painted.
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized
to have printed 3,500 copis of a catalogue for 1883.
[Mechl. Tools]
It was resolved that the appropriation for
mechanical tools be placed in charge of of Mr Reynolds
and Prof. Carpenter.
[Botanic Gardens]
It was resolved that Dr. Beal be allowed to use
not to exceed Thirty Dollars, in improving the Botanic Garden
[Troop-Botanl.
Asst.]
It was resolved that James Troop be employed for half of each
day as assistant in experiments, in museum work, and in teaching
at a Salary of $300 per year, his services to continue till the last of
[End page 432]
[Begin page 433]
November. 1883. ?
[Garden
Expenses
$240.]
It was resolved that the Prof. of Horticulture
be authorized to spend the following Sums.
For Wagon $65.
" 2. Hand Lawn Mowers $25.
" 1 Hand Plow 2.
" 1 Cultivator 6.
" 1 Spring Tooth Harrow. 23.
" 1 ????? Boat. 7.
" Hand Implements. 75.
" Grass Seed for Lawns. 12.
" Plants, Tables and pots for Green house. $25.
[Pump. Gr H.]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be requested
to have repaired, if worth while, or else replaced, the
old pump in the Green-house.
[Gr. H. Water]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be requested
to have put into efficient condition the water connection
between Wells Hall and the Greenhouse.
[Experiments]
to expend
It was resolved that Dr. Kedzie be authorized ^
during the year, $500 for experiments and apparatus, this
being one half of the appropriation.
[Cheml. Laby.]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to
prepare plans and specifications for finishing and furnishing
or
the basement of the Chemical Lab^atory.
Whereas, certain charges have been made through the
Press, and addressed to the Board affecting the management
of T.C. Abbot as President of the Agricultural College, therefore
Resolved. that we hereby express our entire confidence
in the ability and integrity of Pres Abbot and his continued
usefulness in the capacity in which he has so long
and honorably served the State as President of
said College.
[Water Pipes]
Rescinded
See p. 434
It was resolved that the committee in charge
of the water supply be instructed to use iron pipes.
The following preamble and resolution
were unanimously adopted by the Board
[T.C. Abbot
Endorsed]
Whereas certain Charges have been made
through the press and addressed to this Board
affecting the Management of T.C. Abbot as
President of the Agricultural College and
considered
Whereas we have carefully ^ examined these
charges therefore
Resolved. that we hereby express our
entire Confidence in the ability and integrity
[End page 433]
[Begin page 434]
of President Abbot and his continued usefulness in
the Capacity in which he has so long and honorably
served the State as President of Said College
Meeting Adjourned
R.G. Baird Sec'y
June 11th 1883
Board met at Eight O Clock P.M.
Present Franklin Wells Wm B. Mc Creery
Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
There being not a quorum no business
was transacted Several matters were talked
over with members of the Faculty and the
Board adjourned till 8½ O Clock tomorrow
morning
Tuesday forenoon. The same members
were present as on previous evening also Messrs
Reynolds. Rising & Dewey
[Water Pipes]
[Swamp Drains]
The Board granted a hearing to Mr Miles
Ayrault of the Michigan Pipe Co. in relation
to the piping for the water works. also
to J.N. Smith in relation to the drainage
done in the vicinity of the College lands in
the Township of Bath
[Water Pipes]
It was moved and seconded to reconsider
the motion passed at last meeting instructing
the Committee in charge of the water works
to use iron pipe. Carried.
The motion was then laid on the table
A recess was taken till one O Clock
OneO Clock PM
The minutes of last meeting were read corrected
and approved.
Reconsidered /It was resolved that the Secretary present
and a sub- |to the Board the Triplicate Copies of the Receipts for the
titute passed |month of May & that hereafter the receipts of the preceeding
at next meet \month be presented at each meeting.
ing
[Triplicates]
[Work Record]
It was resolved that the Secretary be requested
to prepare and present at the next meeting of the
Board as complete a record of the working of the
labor system at this College Since the [opening?] of the
made
term in Feb'y 1883, as can be [done] from existing records
which Statement shall embrace [illegible in original] among
[End page 434]
[Begin page 435]
[Report on
Work System]
other things. The total days attendance of students at
the College
The total hours labor by Students
The Classification of students into five groups
according to the amount of work done by each per term
viz (1) Those working 12 hours per week or over
(2) " " from 9 " to 12 " "
(3) " " " 6 " " 9 " "
(4) " " " 3 " " 6 " "
(5) " " less than three hours per week
[Regular Reports
on Work System]
It was resolved that the heads of Departments and all
having Charge of Students labor be required to keep a perman
ent record of the Same in detail and make a full report there-
of to the Secretary of the College at the end of each term.
[Leave of Absence]
Prof. Johnson was granted four days leave of
absence to attend meeting of Professors of Ag at Columbus Ohio
about July 1st
[Class Banquet]
The Seniors asked permission to hold their
Class banquet in the Botanical Laboratory which was granted
[Botanl. Museum]
Prof. Beal was authorized to have a room
partitioned off in the Botanical Museum
[Water Works]
Mr Miles Ayrault presented a proposition
on behalf of the Michigan Pipe Co for the furnishing of pipes
hydrants etc for the proposed water works which was
considered and adopted (See Contract filed)
[Water pump
$110.]
The resolution passed at last meeting Author
izing Prof. Carpenter to send the old pump to Brooklyn for
repairs was reconsidered and the following Sub-
stitute adopted. viz. that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to purchase a new [Hot?] Water Worthington pump to cost
not to exceed $11000
sco
[Micro^pe Table etc]
It was resolved that the microscopic table
& chair in Prof. Cook's Study be purchased at a Cost
not to The former for $3500 the latter for $1000
[House Changes]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't
be instructed to make the changes contemplated in the
house occupied by Prof. Beal whole cost not to exceed $300.00
[Boiler House]
[Cheml. Laby.]
It was resolved that the Secretary advertise
for bids for the erection of a boiler house & chimney
also for furnishing & Equiping of the basement of
Chemical
the Botanical Laboratory. Bids to be opened on the
evening of June 26th at the Capital.
[New Dwelling]
Prof. Satterlee was authorized to secure from
Mr Appleyard plans plans & specifications for a Prof's house
[End page 435]
[Begin page 436]
to be [veneered?] with brick total cost inclusive of heating
and Archetects fees not to xceed $300000 Plan to be submitted
to building Com June 26th
[Troop. Experiments.]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be authorized
to employ the assistance of Mr Troop in experimental
work during the current year to an amount not ex-
ceeding $20000
[Window Screens]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to make win-
dow Screens as follows 5 for the Library 2 for Pres.
office 4 for Secy's office
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that the Building Committee be
authorized to accept or reject the plans & Specifications
for dwelling house to be submitted by Mr Appleyard and
in case of their acceptance to advertise for bids for its construc
building
tion, which bills shall be acted upon by the ^ Committee
at such time & place as may suit their convenience
[Tent]
Permission was granted the Senior Class to
secure a tent for Commencement exercises provided
they do so without cost to the College
Board adjourned till Aug 13th 1883
RG Baird Secy
[Monday]
Evening August 13th 1883
The Board met at the College. There
were present at this meeting Pres. Franklin Wells
Reynolds
& Messers Dewey ^ Chamberlain & Rising
In the absence of the Secretary who was un-
able to attend the meeting on account of Sickness
Mr Reynolds was appointed to act as Secretary.
[B.S.]
[*AM Bamber
died June 1st degree
Conferred at request
of his father.]
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batch
elor of Science be conferred upon the following
William A. Bahlke. Henry W. Baird Albert
A Bamber* Arthur C. Bird Leslie A. Buell
Ernest P. Clark Herbert W Collingwood Henry
A Danville Jr Clark H. Eldridge Archie M
Emery Edward. J. Fletcher Edgar Grimm
Daniel C. Holliday Jr Osmond C. Howe Wilbur
F. Hoyt Willard S. Kedzie Arthur F Linnan
Eugine F. Law Chas F. Lindsley Albert W. Mather
John T Matthews Harry C. Nixon Frank F
Rogers Allen C. Redding Edmund Scloetzow
Jeddie H Smith Milton St. John Herbert M.
Weed Clarence M. Weed Sarah E. Wood.
and the degree of Master of Science upon John E Taylor
Lewis G Carpenter Chas F. Davis & Frank Gulley
[End page 436]
[Begin page 437]
Tuesday morning The Board met
and signed the diplomas and then took a recess
till two O clock
^ in order to attend the graduating exercises
Afternoon Session.
The Board met at two O.Clock
The minutes of the meeting of June. 11th were read &
approved.
[Pipe Co. Contrt.]
It was resolved that the Contract with
the Michigan Pipe Co which was placed on file be
spread upon the records of the Board.
[Triplicates]
The resolution of last meeting relative to the pre-
sentation of triplicate receipts was reconsidered
and the following was substituted for it
[ " ]
Resolved that the Secretary be required to
present at each meeting of the Board the triplicate
receipts for the period intervening since the previous
meeting. Carried
[Bath Rooms]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be
requested to ascertain and report to this Board at its Sep.
meeting the probable expense of building bath rooms
for the use of students.
[Anatoml. Specs.]
It was resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized
to expend twenty five dollars for anatomical specimens
for the use of his class in Anatomy
[Leave of Absence]
Prof Cook was granted leave of absence
Sep. 18 – 20 to attend the National Agricultural Associ-
ation at Toronto Ont.
[Class Rooms]
It was resolved that the action of the
Board directing the roofing of Williams Hall with
Shingles be rescinded
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that the roofing of Williams
Hall be referred to the Building Commtitee with
power to act
[Ch. Lab. Roof]
It was resolved that the bill of E.W. Dart of
$154.65 for putting iron roof in Chemical Laboratory
be allowed & paid upon receipt of guarantee as specified
[Bldg. Inspection]
It was resolved that the matters of Compliance
with the State law relative to the inspection of
public buildings be referred to the building Com-
[End page 437]
[Begin page 438]
mittee.
Detroit
Board adjourned to meet at the Russell House ^
Sep't. 18 at 8 O Clock P.M.
[Pipe Co.
Contract]
Articles of agreement between the State
Board of Agriculture of the first part and
the Michigan Pipe Co. of Bay City. of the
Second part.
The Michigan Pipe Company agree to fur-
nish delivered on C & GT R.R. near Chicago Junc-
tion their wooden water pipe at twenty (20)
per cent discount from the accompanying
price list (Filed in vault drawer No 1)
That they will furnish Flower Bros. gate valves
fitted for their pipe at the following rates
Valves for six inch pipe Ninetten dollars ($19.00)
" " four " " Twelve & 50/100 (12.50)
" " three " " Ten --- (10.00)
That they will furnish special castings for
tees, crosses, and elbowes fitted for their pipe
for four and a half cents (4½) per pound
delivered on R.R. track near Chicago junction
That they will furnish three (3) cast iron
elbows fitted at one end for six (6) inch
wrought iron pipe and at the other end for
(6)
six ^ inch wood pipe for cents per pound
That they will furnish Holly Hydrants to
bury five feet with four inch valves and
double nozzles 2½ hose delivered on track
either at Lansing or Chicago Junction for
thirty five dollars each. Said hydrants to be
fitted for four (4) inch wooden pipe
The consideration of the amount agreed upon
the Mich Pipe Co., party of the second part
Guarantee that all pipe furnished shall be in every respect of first
quality, and shall the pressure specified in price list of said company
They further guarantee their pipe when laid, shall stand without
leaks for five (5) years and the said company bind themselves, that
in the event of any leaks appearing, they will repair said leaks
perfect
and put the pipe in ^ order, provided said leaks are not caused by
a pressure exceeding 160 pounds per square inch.
The State Board of Agriculture as party of the first part agree to pay the afore
mentioned price for pipe, extras & hyrdants as soon as laid and tested
Signed Franklin Wells Prest of Board and Mich Pipe Co.
RG Baird Secy .
[End page 438]
[Begin page 439]
September 18th 1883
Eight O Clock P.M.
The Board met at
in Detroit Present Franklin Wells
T.D. Dewey E W Rising. Henry Chamberlain
Gov. Beagole Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
It was resolved that the President
of the Board Hon. Franklin Wells act as Chairman.
of the Finance Committee until the return of
Hon. Wm B. Mc Creary
[Plants or Shrubs.]
It was resolved that one Hun-
dred dollers be expended for plants & Shrubs
for the Hort. Dep't under the direction of Prof.
Satterlee
[Ch. Lab. Benches]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be
authorized to expend Sixty dollars out of
the Appropriation for his Dep't for benches etc
for the Laboratory
[Tile]
The Hort. Dep't was authorized to purchase
large tile for the repaining of the main
ditch across the grounds
[Mowing Machine]
The purchase of a mowing machine by
Prof. Satterlee for the Hort Dep't was approved
[Gr. H. Repairs]
[Cart & Pump]
The painting & repairing of the Green
House within the amount appropriated
therefor was authorized. also the purchase
of a cart & a pump for the Hort. Dept.
Adjourned till 8 O Clock tomorrow
evening
Sep 19th 8. O Clock P.M.
Board met. Same members present
as on previous evening.
[Cattle Sales]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson
and Hon Franklin Wells attend the Sales of
Cattle & Sheep at Guelph. Ont. Sep 28th and
at Delaware Ohio Oct. 18th in behalf of the
the interest of the College
Meeting adjourned to meet at the College
Nov 6th
RG Baird Sec'y
[End page 439]
[Begin page 440]
November 6th 1883
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at Eight O Clock P.M.
Present F. Wells T.D. Dewey H.G. Reynolds
Wm B Mc Creery E.W. Rising Governor Begole
President Abbot & the Secretary
The members of the Faculty were mostly present
and presented matters connected with their Several
Depts. After listening to reports from the Professors
the Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday morning 8. O. Clock
The Same members present as on previous
evening. The finance Committee reported on the condition
of the Several funds of the College & on the Am'ts received by
the Secretary since last meeting
[Williams H. Roof]
The Committee on Buildings reported the Completion
of the roof on Williams Hall & other repairs now in progress
[Cattle Sales]
President Wells reported that had been unable to attend
the Cattle Sale at Guelph Ont. but had attended the one
at Delaware Ohio. No purchase was made for the College
[Asst. Secty]
It was resolved that Henry W. Baird be
employed as Assistant Secretary at the rate of Six
Hundred Dollars a year dating from the time when his
Service Commenced in September last
[Stock Sales]
It was resolved that the President of this
Board and the Professor of Agriculture be and are hereby
authorized at their discretion to purchase or Sell Such
stock as in their judgement may be for the best interest
of the College
[Club Room]
It was resolved that Mr Himebauch be reimbursed
to the amount of Eight dollars, having expended that amount
in putting a room in proper condition for the cook of his club,
on the presentation of the proper vouchers
[Farm Purchases]
[Premiums]
The Farm Department was authorized to
purchase a Cauldren Kettle Cutting box & Buffalo
State
Robe: Also to return to the Secretary of the ^ Agriculture
Society the Amount of the premiums awarded the
State
College stock at the ^ fair
[Apparatus]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to purchase Phil-
osophical Apparatus not to exceed the amount
appropriated therefor
[Grange – Delegate]
It was resolved that Prof Grange be appointed
a delegate to attend the Convention for the prevention of
Contagious diseases of Animals at Chicago Nov 15" & 16 "
[End page 440]
[Begin page 441]
It was resolved that President Wells fill the vac-
ancy for the present meeting on the Committee on Institutes
occasioned by the absence of Mr Chamberlain
The Pres. appointed Mr Reynolds
The Board took a recess till two O.
Clock P.M.
To O. Clock P.M. Board met. Same members
present as at previous Sessions
[Road]
It was resolved that the Pres of the Bo Mr
Wells be authorized to Sign the petition being circulated
for a highway from Trowbridge Station running East
to the North & South road.
[Class Room]
It was resolved that Prof. Grange use the
Class room in this building jointly with Prof. Cook until
other arrangements Shall be made
[Kedzie Salary]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie's Salary be at the
rate of two thousand dollars a year from the beginning
of the present quarter. Oct. 1st
[Hortl. Bal.]
for the Hort. Dept \
The Secretry was authorized to expend ^ the unex- |
pended balance of the appropriation of 1881 to the Dep't of Bot. & /
Hort. in Connection with the Hort. Dep't
[Hortl. Purchases]
Prof Satterlee was authorized to make the following
purchases for his Dep't viz A grindstone – a Cross cut Saw
& other hand implements to the amount of $125.00: also
a pair of good horse blankets & a pair of oil cloth or rubber
horse Covers
[ " Teamster]
It was resolved that the Hort Dept teamster
be paid for the Summer the Same wages as have been paid by
the Farm Dep't.
[Eaves troughs]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to place
eave troughs under under the eave of the house occupied by Prof
Cook & a conductor to the same ground
[Zoological Dept.
Furnishing]
[Museum Cases]
The Building Committee were authorized
to secure during the present winter vacation the following
furniture for the Zoological Dep't Desk for Class room
$75.11 heavy tables for microscopes $55. Bookcase for Study
$50. Breeding Case 15.00. Study table $40. Ten chairs $15.00
Two museum Cases $400. The whole to cost not to exceed
$650.00
The Board took a recess till 7 OClock P.M
The Farm Com. to visit the farm & Stock & the Committee on
Institutes to prepare their report
At Seven P.M. the Board met
The Committee on Institutes presented the follow
[End page 441]
[Begin page 442]
ing report which was adopted
[Institutes]
Your Committee recommend that Institutes
be held as follows.
At Berrien Centre Berrien Co Jan. 15" & 16"
Profs Johnson & Kedzie Secy Baird & F.S. Kedzie
Otsego Allegan Co Jan. 17" & 18"
Profs Cook Carpenter & Harrower
Chelsea Washtenaw Co Jany 22 & 23
Profs. Carpenter Johnson & Harrower
Eaton Rapids Eaton Co Jan. 24" & 25"
Profs Beal Grange, & MacEwen
Grand Rapids Kent Co Jany 28th & 29th
Profs. R.C. Kedzie E A.A. Grange & W.J. Beal
Caro Tuscola Co Jan. 30 & 31st
Secy Baird Profs Cook E J. Mac Ewen & E. A. A. Grange
E.W. Rising \ Com.
H.G. Reynolds /
[Bridge Damages]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be authorized
to Settle with the town of Meriden the Claim of the
Board for loss on account of bridge falling for one
hundred & fifty dollars
[Brick]
It was moved & Seconded that the Secretary and
Prof Carpenter report on the Cost of brick now on hand
to a Com. to be appointed by the Pres. of this Board &
Said Com shall be authorized to let a contract for making
brick if in their judgement they think best to do so
The motion was lost
[Storm Door]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to
put on a Storm door on the West Side of Prof. Beals House
[Botnl. Apparatus]
Nose pieces & Cameras not to exceed the estimate
Microscopic work table for Study not to exceed $25
Two cases for class room not to Exceed $75. Bottles &
jars $50. Apparatus for Class exercises in mounting objects
$50 Hand Carpenters tools for use in Botanical Laboratory
$10.
[Gr. H. Help]
Prof Satterlee was authorized to reimploy an
the months of
extra man in the Green House during ^ Jan. & Feb.
[Privy]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be authorized
to remodel the arrangement of urinals in the Space
& privy West of the Hort. barn so as to utilize the urine
for manureal purposes and as far as may be confine the odor
[End page 442]
[Begin page 443]
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that the building Com. be
authorized to take Such action for the erection of a
dwelling for the Prof of Horticulture the coming season
as they may see fit
[Fountain]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to protect the fountain
for the winter
meeting Adjourned to meet March 4th
1884
R.G. Baird Secretary
December 18th 1883
The Board held a Special meeting
at the Capital. All the members were present
The minutes of last meeting
were read and approved.
[Reappraisal
Land Grant]
President Wells Stated that as the State Land Board
had at the request of this Board had undertaken an
examination of the College Lands with a view to their
reappraisal and had reported the Completion of the
work & on Account of some other matters of business
he had after Correspondence with some of the members
of the Board instructed the Secretary to Call this meeting
[New Dwelling]
He stated also that the building Committee had in-
structed the Secretary to Advertise for proposals for the
erection of a Cottage for a Prof.'s residence at the College
and arranged to have the proposals submitted at this
time.
[Proposals]
Sealed proposals were the opened as follows
From B.C. Kelley & Son $3245.00
" Wm Martin 3805.00
" Fuller & Wheeler 3766.80
[Reappraisal]
It was resolved that Col. Mc Creery Mr
Dewey & the Secretary be and are hereby appointed
a Committee from this Board to examine that
report recently made to the Commissioner of the State
Land Office by parties appointed by him to examine the
Agricultural College lands and that he be requested to fix
a price upon each description of said land & recommend to
the land grant Board that they instruct the Commissioner
of the Land office to Sell said lands at the price so recom-
mended
[End page 443]
[Begin page 444]
[Withdrawal
from Sale]
Mr Dewey was appointed a Committee to meet the
Board of State Auditors at their next meeting and request
that the College lands be withheld from Sale until prices
are fixed on the bases of the recent examination of Said lands
[Signal Service]
It was resolved that the President of this Board be
requested to appoint a delegate to represent the Board at Wash
ington with a view to secure a Signal Service Station.
The Chair Appointed Col. Mc Creery as such
Committee
Adjourned till 9. O Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday morning Dec 19th 9 O clock
[Leave of Absence]
It was resolved that the Institute appointments
for 1885 shall be so arranged as to admit of Prof Cooks
absence until the 25th of Jan'y provided he then
desires it.
[Extra Man]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to employ a man
during the winter vacation at $10. per month & board
[Rooms in Winter]
It was resolved that Mr & Mrs Haws. Mr & Mrs Mohan
& Mr & Mrs Miller be allowed to occupy rooms in the College
buildings during the present winter & that all others occup-
ying rooms in Said buildings be required to vacate them
on or before Jan'y 1st 1884
[Well]
[Dam]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to have the well at Wells
Hall repaired. Also to have piles driven at the
South end of the dam for its protection.
[Tank Tower]
It was resolved that the Tower of Williams
Hall under the water [tanked?] be strengthened under
the direction of the building Committee
[Ice tools]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to purchase ice
tools not to exceed twelve dollars.
[Brick Yard]
Also to protect the property connected with the
brick yard
[Percherons]
Prof Johnson was authorized to exchange the
bay team for a pair of grade Percheron Mares
giving not to exceed two hundred dollars on the exchange
[Feed Barn]
It was resolved that it is expedient to build
a barn suitable for conducting experiments in the
feeding of Cattle & Sheep & that Prof Johnson be
Authorized to prepare plans and Submit estimates
at the March meeting of the Board & to procure the
Stone necessary for Such a barn this winter
[New Dwelling]
The building Committee were authorized to accept
the proposal of B.C. Kelley & Son for the erection of the
Cottage and to arrange for a bath room not provid-
[End page 444]
[Begin page 445]
ed for in the plan
[Ditch Taxes]
The Secretary Submitted to the Board the opinion
of Attorney General Van Riper in relation to the ditch
taxes assessed on Some of the Swamp lands owned by
the College in the Township of Bath. and the Secretary
was authorized to pay said taxes
[Fire Escapes]
The Motion placing the matter of fire escapes
in the hands of the building Committee was rescinded
& the matter put in charge of Mr Reynolds
[Asst. in Botany]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be
allowed to expend $17500 for assistance in teaching Botany
during the Spring term. Motion was lost.
Meeting Adjourned
R.G. Baird
Secretar'y
[End page 445]
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 423]
Feby 27th 1883
The Board met pursuant to the
Call of Pres. Abbot & Secretary Baird in the
Secretary's office at 8 O'Clock P.M. F Wells
chosen President pro. tem.
The following members were present
at
^ during the 1st evening session. Franklin Wells
T.D. Dewey. Wm B. McCreary E. W. Rising
& Henry Chamberlain & President Abbot. Wm
Reynolds came on Wednesday
The Faculty were present during
the 1st evening session & resented several
matters connected with their Departments
After which the Board Adjourned till Wednesday
morning at 8.O Clock.
[Board Officers]
Wednesday morning 8.O. clock
Board met and reorganized by the election
of Franklin Wells President
T.D. Dewey - - Vice President
RG Baird Secretary
E. Longyear Treasurer
[Official Bonds]
It was resolved that the bond
of the Secretary & Treasurer be fixed at ten thous
and dollars each
[Re apprizing
Land Grant]
Mr McCreery was appointed special
Committee to confer with the State Land Board
with reference to the reapprisal of the College Land
and if deemed advisable the withdrawal of them
from Sale until such reapprisal be made
[Green H. Pots]
It was Resolved that Prof. Satterlee be authorized
to purchase such pots for the greenhouse as are needed
for immediate use
[Settle with Cassidy]
It was resolved that the Secretary be
[End page 423]
[Begin page 424]
settle
authorized to ^ with Mr Cassidy paying his salary to
Jany 15th 1883
[Key receipts]
The Secretary was authorized to redeem
key receipts issued by Mr Mallory as Steward of the College
[Arms]
President Abbot reported that the Quarter
Master General had ordered the arms that had been loaned
to the College to be returned to the State Armory & that
they had been So returned.
The board took a recess till 3 O Clock in
the afternoon & immediately after dinner visited
the Barns – Laboratories & Green House
3. O Clock P.M.
Board met
[Class Room]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson
have the use of the botanical class room for his class
in agriculture until other accommodations are
provided
[Experiment]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal be authorized
to purchase vegetable seeds for the purpose of
testing their vitality:
[Apparatus]
Also to purchase some small apparatus for
class work costing about twenty dollars
[Wild Garden]
Also to pay express charges on plants for Botanic
garden from Harvard University
[Experiments]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal be authorized to
expend during the year 1883 three hundred dollars
on experiments in Botany under the direction of the Com
mittee on Botany & Horticulture on condition that the
amount be appropriated for that purpose
[ " ]
It was resolved that the Board approve the carrying
on by Dr Kedzie of the experiments proposed by him viz
1st on the determination of coming Storms by
means of electrical currents in the earth
2d To determine the coming on of frosts
3d To determine the conditions of spontaneous com-
bustion
4th To determine the Source of nitrogen in plants
[Committees]
President Wells anounced the appointment
of the following Committees
on Finance Mr Creary & Rising
on Farm Management Chamberlin, Rising & Wells
" Botany & Horticulture Reynolds & Dewey
" Buildings & Repairs Dewey & Wells
[End page 424]
[Begin page 425]
on Employees Reynolds & McCreary
" Institutes Rising & Chamberlin
[Bedding]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to dispose of the bedding belonging to the College except
what he may deem necessary for College use
The Board took a recess till 7½ O Clock P.M.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourn
to night it be to meet at the Capitol tomorrow
at 10. O'Clock A.M.
[Milk]
It was resolved that the Farm Dep't
sell milk to the Boarding Clubs as heretofore to the
Boarding Hall provided they take it during the
School year
[Safe]
It was resolved that the disposal of the
Safe be left with the Secretary to act with the
advice & concurrence of the Finance Committee.
[File Boxes]
The Secretary was authorized to purchase
one hundred file boxes for use in the vault.
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Committee on
buildings be requested to take into consideration
the matter of providing fire escapes for the Boarding
Halls
The Board adjourned till 10 Oclock A.M.
tomorrow.
Thursday
State Capitol Wednesday 10 Oclock AM
[Horses]
Mr Dewey was appointed a Special Com-
mittee to sell the large horse belonging to the Horticult
ural Dep't and purchase a spare for the use of said
Dep't.
[Sheep]
Prof. Johnson was authorized to sell the
South Down sheep
[Hired Man]
The Professors of Agriculture and Horticulture
were authorized to employ men at the most advantag-
eous terms for the College the rate of wages to be the
Same on both Departments.
[Office, Prof. Hort.]
It was resolved that the room in Second
Story of the Botanical Laboratory directly over Prof.
Beals Office be assigned to Prof. Satterlee & that
Prof. Carpenter, if necesary provide for heating the
room
A recess was taken till two O.Clock
[End page 425]
[Begin page 426]
Thursday afternoon Session
[Society Rooms]
It was resolved that the Natural History
Society and the Young Men's Christian Association
be authorized to occupy jointly the Old Museum
room until provision can be made for permanent
rooms for these societies
After a conference with the Legislative Com-
mittees on the Agricultural College the Board
adjourned to meet at the Call of President Abbot
& the Secretary
RG Baird
Secretary
April 5th 1883
The Board met at the Capitol at Eight O
Clock P.M. Hon Franklin Wells H.G. Reynolds
T.D. Dewey Wm B. McCreary E.W. Rising Henry Chamber
lin Pres Abbot and the Secretary were present
[Legislative Conference]
The Board had invited the Senate & House committees
to meet with the Board of these Committees Senators Norton
& [illegible in original] & Representatives Willys & Rose & Young
were presant & also Senator Monroe
[ " "]
Pres. Franklin Wells stated that he had received
a letter from Senators Norton & [illegible in original] stating
that representations had been made to them regard
ing the management of affairs at the College &
expressive of their opinion that the Board should
give the matter immediate attention. hence
he had been led to call this meeting
[Letters about
Prest. Abbot]
He Stated also that he had received a number
of letters addressed to him as President of the
Board. These letters were read (they were mostly
from Alumni of the college and all spoke approvingly of
Pres. Abbot & his administration) and ordered filed in
the Secretary's office
[Witnesses
Summoned]
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn tonight it be to meet at 9. O.Clock
tomorrow morning & that Mr Wm H. Marston
& Arthur Jones & any other person having
charges to prefer against the management at the
Agricultural College be granted a hearing at that time.
Board adjourned till 9. A.M. tomorrow.
[End page 426]
[Begin page 427]
Representative Rose volunteered to See Mr Marston
and convey to him the invitation to meet the Board
& the Secretary was to inform Mr Arthur Jones
Friday morning 9. O.Clock.
The Board met all the members present
including Gov. Begole.
[Arthur Jones
vs T.C. Abbot]
Mr Arthur Jones appeared before the Board
in defence of
and made a Statement ^ [illegible in original] the
charges made in his communication published
in the Eve. News April –
[Collingwood]
Mr H.W. Collingwood a member of the Senior
also
Class ^ made a statement before the Board refuting
the Charges of Mr Arthur Jones and Sustaining
the Administration of Pres. Abbot.
[Notice of Meeting]
It was resolved that notice of our next
meeting be published in the Detroit Post & Tribune
-Free Press & Evening News & the Lansing Repub-
lican together with an invitation to any who
have anything to present to the Board relating to the
efficiency or inefficiency of the discipline at the Agric-
ultural College during the past few years to appear
before us at that time
The Board took a recess till 2 O Clock P.M.
Two O Clock P.M.
[Official Bonds]
On motion of Wm B McCreery It was resolved that the Bonds of
the Secretary and the Treasurer of the Board of Agricul
ture be approved & deposited with the Secretary of State
[Range – Stoves]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to Sell the
new range & broiler and purchase 2 new Stoves
[Veterinary]
Pres. Abbot was instructed to employ
Dr E.A. Grange or Some other veterinary Prof. to give the
course of Lectures in veterinary.
[Microscopes]
A. Bill of $63.25 dollars for microscopes and
accessories was allowed
[Bonds Filed]
Wm B McCreery reported that the Bonds of the Secretary
& Treasurer of this Board were filed in the office of the Sec-
retary of State.
Adjourned to meet at the Call of [Pres] Abbot
& the Secretary.
R.G. Baird
Secretary.
[End page 427]
[Begin page 428]
Tuesday Evening May 29th 1883
The Board met at the Capitol
Present. Franklin Wells. T.D. Dewey H.G.
Reynolds. Wm B McCreery E. W. Rising Henry
Chamberlin. President Abbot & the Secretary.
[Notice of Meetg]
[College Admin-
istration under
T.C. Abbot
Discussed]
The Secretary read the Call of the meeting which
had been advertised in the Detroit Post & Tribune-Free
Press Evening News and the Lansing Republican
as follows "The State Board of Agriculture will meet
in their room at the Capitol on Tuesday evening the
29th ins't at 8 O.Clock. A hearing will be given to those
who may have anything to present relating to the manage
ment at the Agricultural College"
The following persons were present and had a
hearing before the Board viz Arthur Jones. Charles
&
McKinny. ^ Harvey A. Price of the Class of '81 and
Wm H. Marston
Also Frank E. Robson Class of '78 John R.
Shelton of the Class of '82 & H.W. Collingwood
of the Class of '83.
The [illegible in original] three persons first named
criticised the administration at the college
adversely. Mr Marston's remarks were mostly of a
personal nature. The three last named individuals
defended the administration at the College.
Quite a number of letters pro & con from former
Alumni of the College were presented and read
The Board adjourned till 9 O Clock to-
morrow morning.
Wednesday morning 9. A.M.
[Fuel]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter have
the purchasing of all the fuel for the College
Additional letters were read bearing upon
the management at the college.
All the letters presented at this meeting
which were left in the possession of the Board
were ordered filed in the Secretary's office.
[Boiler House]
It was resolved that the Committee on
Buildings and Repairs be authorized to expend at
their discretion the amount appropriated or
as much thereof as may be necessary for the
construction of water works and the erection
of a boiler house & Smoke Stack
[End page 428]
[Begin page 429]
[Cheml.
Laby. Roof.]
The Secretary was requested to notify Mr I Gillett
that the roof of the addition to the Chemical Laboratory
leaks & that this Board require him to repair it
within thirty days from date of notification
or they will proceed to repair it at his expense
[Bills]
The Secretary was authorized to certify & pay
bill against the Boarding Hall as follows
Bill of N.F.Jennison amt $400 Frank Wells 3.00
[Oil]
The Secretary requested that the selling of
by the College should be discontinued and that it be transferred
the oil ^ might be put in the hands of the Stewards
of the Boarding clubs. to the Students to manage for them
selves It was resolved that the Secretary be author-
ized to make such a transfer
[Water Closet]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to Construct the
Sewer & put in water closet to Library & Museum Build-
ing. Amount not to exceed the appropriation therefor
[Steam Pump]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to send old Steam
Brooklyn
pump to ^ Boston for repairs at a Cost not to exceed $75.00
[Porch]
It was resolved that the Mechanical
Department be requested to construct a porch
over the entrance doors to dining rooms in
North part of Williams Hall.
[Doors etc]
To put door & window in lean to in South
part of William's Hall & to procure screens for
windows of dining rooms in Wells Hall and
for kitchen of Club E. Also to repair doors in
basement of Wells Hall
[Painting]
[Ranges]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to have the
woodwork of club dining rooms painted & walls
two
alabastined. Also to purchase ^ cooking ranges for
clubs cost not to exceed $125.00
[Transit]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to expend
$250.00 in the purchase of a solar transit
On Wednesday Eve. the Faculty was
present by invitation of the Board and presented
matters connected with their Dep't's
Thursday forenoon
[Williams Hall Roof]
[Rescinded
See p 437]
It was resolved moved & Seconded that
we put a shingle roof on Williams Hall. & paint
a
the same Carried Mr Chamberl^in voting no.
[Librarian]
[Salary]
It was resolved that the position of College
Librarian be offered to Mrs Merrill with Salary
[End page 429]
[Begin page 430]
at the rate of Six hundred dollars a year
[Site]
It was resolved that Mr Olivers Services be Secured
to locate the New Professors House & lay out some drives
It was resolved that when this meeting
adjourn it be to meet on Monday Eve. June 11th
[Horse]
Mr Dewey was authorized to purchase a horse for
the Horticultural Dept or sell the old mare & purchase a team.
[Books afc]
$1000.00
The Faculty were authorized to expend ^ on Books
periodicals & binding between now & April 1st 1884
[Joint Meeting]
It was Resolved that the Faculty Committee
on Public Exercises be instructed to see that a table is spread
& furnished at noon of June 13th for the invited guests of the
College in Some suitable place
[Printing]
[Co G.T. R.R.]
Wm B. McCreery was apointed a Committee to
ascertain whether the College printing was done under
the State Contract & also to procure drainage from the C &
G.T.RR for right of way through the College Farm
[Bull]
It was resolved that the Bull "[Greene?]
Baron" be disposed of under the direction of the Farm Com-
mittee. The Board took a recess till 4 O Clock P.M.
to give the committees an opportunity to visit the
Farm & Garden & Grounds
Thursday 4 O Clock P.M.
[Marking Labor]
It was resolved that it be required of those in charge of
student labor at the Agricultural College that they keep a labor record
book, similar to their class books, in which the class of
workers shall be entered and rated each day as scrupulously
as for a class-room recitation, according to the performance and merit
of each day's labor on a scale of tenths from zero for a wholly un-
satisfactory performance to ten for a perfect one.
[ " " ]
It was resolved that wages be graded proportionately
from nothing for an average standing of four, to the maximum
wages for an average standing of ten.
[Ditching 12½ c]
It was resolved that students employed in ditching
in the water, or wet places may be paid in the discretion
of the offices employing them at a maximum rate of 12½ cents
per hour.
[Formen 12½ c]
It was resolved that Seniors employed as formen
of [groups?] of students, at labor, may be paid a maximum
rate of 12½ cts an hour in the discretion of the professor in
charge.
[Bull]
The Farm committee presented the following report
which was adopted: We recommend that the professor
[End page 430]
[Begin page 431]
of Agriculture be authorized to sell the short-horn bull
3d Lord Baron or to exchange him for a Ram at his
discretion.
[Cistern]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Department
be authorized to have a plank cover placed over the
cistern South of College Hall.
[Society Room]
It was resolved that the room occupied by
the Christian Union and Natural History Societies
be put in repair for the use of these societies,
under the supervision of the Mechanical Department.
[Mopping]
It was resolved that the officers in charge
of Williams, Wells, College and Library Halls be
authorized to have the halls mopped once a month
during term time.
[Farm
Expenses
$1042.]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized
to purchase hand implements to the amount of
($100.00) one hundred dollars. for the farm department.
Also. $100 for furniture and fixtures for farm house.
" $60 " Mower.
" $75 " Roller Drill.
" $30 " Corn Cultivator.
" $30 " Harrow.
" $40 " Hay Racks.
" $32 " One Set Harness.
" $15 " One pair Rubber Horse Blankets.
" $60 " Lumber Wagon.
" $500 " Drainage and permanent improvements.
[Class Room Fixing]
It was resolved that the Prof. of agriculture
be authorized to expend one half of the amount ($250.)
appropriated for the purchase of apparatus for agricultural
Class room, during the year.
[Experiments]
It was resolved that one half of the
amount appropriated for experiments in farm depart-
part
ment, or such ^ thereof, not exceeding one half, as may
be necessary, be expended in experiments in Stock
feeding and the culture and tests of different varieties
of grasses, grains and vegetables as may be decided
upon by the committee on farm department, the
President of the College and the Prof. of Agriculture.
[Military]
It was resolved that Hon H.G. Wells Ex-
President of the Board of Agriculture be requested to
apply to the president of the U.S. or the Sec'y
of War, or whoever is the proper officer, for an officer
to teach military tactics in the College.
[End page 431]
[Begin page 432]
[Title]
Col. McCreary was appointed a committee to examine
the title of the College Farm.
[Bridge, Damages]
It was resolved that the Secretary inform the
supervisor of the Township of Meridian that the State
Board of Agriculture insist upon the payment of their
claim for the loss of horse, wagon, etc. by the [illegible in original]
of the bridge over Ceder River.
[Leave of Absence]
A (4) four days leave of absense was granted
Prof. Carpenter to attend the meeting of the American
Association of Mechanical Engineers.
[Veterinary]
It was resolved that the Faculty be requested
to put into the course of study, a one years course in
veterinary, Provided it can be secured at an expense
not to exceed ($1000.) One Thousand dollars, per annum.
[Dr Grange]
Mr Dewey and Pres. Abbot were appointed a
committee to confer with Dr. Grange in relation to
the organization of a Dept. of Veterinary.
[Old Wind Mill]
It was resolved that the Hort. Department be re-
quested to take down and remove the remains of the windmill
and standard near the Green House.
[Curtains]
It was resolved that Prof Cook be authorized
to purchase curtains for his class-room.
[Museum]
It was resolved that Prof Cook and the President
be a committee to purchase $700. worth of Specimens
for [General?] Museum to illustrate Geology.
[Office Prof. Hort.]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal be requested
to remove the different articles now in the room over
his office in the Botanical Labritory, and deliver
the key to same to Prof Satterlee.
[Painting]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Department
be authorized to have the rooms occupied by help employed
by clubs alabastined and painted.
[Catalogue]
It was resolved that the Faculty be authorized
to have printed 3,500 copis of a catalogue for 1883.
[Mechl. Tools]
It was resolved that the appropriation for
mechanical tools be placed in charge of of Mr Reynolds
and Prof. Carpenter.
[Botanic Gardens]
It was resolved that Dr. Beal be allowed to use
not to exceed Thirty Dollars, in improving the Botanic Garden
[Troop-Botanl.
Asst.]
It was resolved that James Troop be employed for half of each
day as assistant in experiments, in museum work, and in teaching
at a Salary of $300 per year, his services to continue till the last of
[End page 432]
[Begin page 433]
November. 1883. ?
[Garden
Expenses
$240.]
It was resolved that the Prof. of Horticulture
be authorized to spend the following Sums.
For Wagon $65.
" 2. Hand Lawn Mowers $25.
" 1 Hand Plow 2.
" 1 Cultivator 6.
" 1 Spring Tooth Harrow. 23.
" 1 ????? Boat. 7.
" Hand Implements. 75.
" Grass Seed for Lawns. 12.
" Plants, Tables and pots for Green house. $25.
[Pump. Gr H.]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be requested
to have repaired, if worth while, or else replaced, the
old pump in the Green-house.
[Gr. H. Water]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be requested
to have put into efficient condition the water connection
between Wells Hall and the Greenhouse.
[Experiments]
to expend
It was resolved that Dr. Kedzie be authorized ^
during the year, $500 for experiments and apparatus, this
being one half of the appropriation.
[Cheml. Laby.]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to
prepare plans and specifications for finishing and furnishing
or
the basement of the Chemical Lab^atory.
Whereas, certain charges have been made through the
Press, and addressed to the Board affecting the management
of T.C. Abbot as President of the Agricultural College, therefore
Resolved. that we hereby express our entire confidence
in the ability and integrity of Pres Abbot and his continued
usefulness in the capacity in which he has so long
and honorably served the State as President of
said College.
[Water Pipes]
Rescinded
See p. 434
It was resolved that the committee in charge
of the water supply be instructed to use iron pipes.
The following preamble and resolution
were unanimously adopted by the Board
[T.C. Abbot
Endorsed]
Whereas certain Charges have been made
through the press and addressed to this Board
affecting the Management of T.C. Abbot as
President of the Agricultural College and
considered
Whereas we have carefully ^ examined these
charges therefore
Resolved. that we hereby express our
entire Confidence in the ability and integrity
[End page 433]
[Begin page 434]
of President Abbot and his continued usefulness in
the Capacity in which he has so long and honorably
served the State as President of Said College
Meeting Adjourned
R.G. Baird Sec'y
June 11th 1883
Board met at Eight O Clock P.M.
Present Franklin Wells Wm B. Mc Creery
Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
There being not a quorum no business
was transacted Several matters were talked
over with members of the Faculty and the
Board adjourned till 8½ O Clock tomorrow
morning
Tuesday forenoon. The same members
were present as on previous evening also Messrs
Reynolds. Rising & Dewey
[Water Pipes]
[Swamp Drains]
The Board granted a hearing to Mr Miles
Ayrault of the Michigan Pipe Co. in relation
to the piping for the water works. also
to J.N. Smith in relation to the drainage
done in the vicinity of the College lands in
the Township of Bath
[Water Pipes]
It was moved and seconded to reconsider
the motion passed at last meeting instructing
the Committee in charge of the water works
to use iron pipe. Carried.
The motion was then laid on the table
A recess was taken till one O Clock
OneO Clock PM
The minutes of last meeting were read corrected
and approved.
Reconsidered /It was resolved that the Secretary present
and a sub- |to the Board the Triplicate Copies of the Receipts for the
titute passed |month of May & that hereafter the receipts of the preceeding
at next meet \month be presented at each meeting.
ing
[Triplicates]
[Work Record]
It was resolved that the Secretary be requested
to prepare and present at the next meeting of the
Board as complete a record of the working of the
labor system at this College Since the [opening?] of the
made
term in Feb'y 1883, as can be [done] from existing records
which Statement shall embrace [illegible in original] among
[End page 434]
[Begin page 435]
[Report on
Work System]
other things. The total days attendance of students at
the College
The total hours labor by Students
The Classification of students into five groups
according to the amount of work done by each per term
viz (1) Those working 12 hours per week or over
(2) " " from 9 " to 12 " "
(3) " " " 6 " " 9 " "
(4) " " " 3 " " 6 " "
(5) " " less than three hours per week
[Regular Reports
on Work System]
It was resolved that the heads of Departments and all
having Charge of Students labor be required to keep a perman
ent record of the Same in detail and make a full report there-
of to the Secretary of the College at the end of each term.
[Leave of Absence]
Prof. Johnson was granted four days leave of
absence to attend meeting of Professors of Ag at Columbus Ohio
about July 1st
[Class Banquet]
The Seniors asked permission to hold their
Class banquet in the Botanical Laboratory which was granted
[Botanl. Museum]
Prof. Beal was authorized to have a room
partitioned off in the Botanical Museum
[Water Works]
Mr Miles Ayrault presented a proposition
on behalf of the Michigan Pipe Co for the furnishing of pipes
hydrants etc for the proposed water works which was
considered and adopted (See Contract filed)
[Water pump
$110.]
The resolution passed at last meeting Author
izing Prof. Carpenter to send the old pump to Brooklyn for
repairs was reconsidered and the following Sub-
stitute adopted. viz. that Prof. Carpenter be authorized
to purchase a new [Hot?] Water Worthington pump to cost
not to exceed $11000
sco
[Micro^pe Table etc]
It was resolved that the microscopic table
& chair in Prof. Cook's Study be purchased at a Cost
not to The former for $3500 the latter for $1000
[House Changes]
It was resolved that the Mechanical Dep't
be instructed to make the changes contemplated in the
house occupied by Prof. Beal whole cost not to exceed $300.00
[Boiler House]
[Cheml. Laby.]
It was resolved that the Secretary advertise
for bids for the erection of a boiler house & chimney
also for furnishing & Equiping of the basement of
Chemical
the Botanical Laboratory. Bids to be opened on the
evening of June 26th at the Capital.
[New Dwelling]
Prof. Satterlee was authorized to secure from
Mr Appleyard plans plans & specifications for a Prof's house
[End page 435]
[Begin page 436]
to be [veneered?] with brick total cost inclusive of heating
and Archetects fees not to xceed $300000 Plan to be submitted
to building Com June 26th
[Troop. Experiments.]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be authorized
to employ the assistance of Mr Troop in experimental
work during the current year to an amount not ex-
ceeding $20000
[Window Screens]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to make win-
dow Screens as follows 5 for the Library 2 for Pres.
office 4 for Secy's office
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that the Building Committee be
authorized to accept or reject the plans & Specifications
for dwelling house to be submitted by Mr Appleyard and
in case of their acceptance to advertise for bids for its construc
building
tion, which bills shall be acted upon by the ^ Committee
at such time & place as may suit their convenience
[Tent]
Permission was granted the Senior Class to
secure a tent for Commencement exercises provided
they do so without cost to the College
Board adjourned till Aug 13th 1883
RG Baird Secy
[Monday]
Evening August 13th 1883
The Board met at the College. There
were present at this meeting Pres. Franklin Wells
Reynolds
& Messers Dewey ^ Chamberlain & Rising
In the absence of the Secretary who was un-
able to attend the meeting on account of Sickness
Mr Reynolds was appointed to act as Secretary.
[B.S.]
[*AM Bamber
died June 1st degree
Conferred at request
of his father.]
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Batch
elor of Science be conferred upon the following
William A. Bahlke. Henry W. Baird Albert
A Bamber* Arthur C. Bird Leslie A. Buell
Ernest P. Clark Herbert W Collingwood Henry
A Danville Jr Clark H. Eldridge Archie M
Emery Edward. J. Fletcher Edgar Grimm
Daniel C. Holliday Jr Osmond C. Howe Wilbur
F. Hoyt Willard S. Kedzie Arthur F Linnan
Eugine F. Law Chas F. Lindsley Albert W. Mather
John T Matthews Harry C. Nixon Frank F
Rogers Allen C. Redding Edmund Scloetzow
Jeddie H Smith Milton St. John Herbert M.
Weed Clarence M. Weed Sarah E. Wood.
and the degree of Master of Science upon John E Taylor
Lewis G Carpenter Chas F. Davis & Frank Gulley
[End page 436]
[Begin page 437]
Tuesday morning The Board met
and signed the diplomas and then took a recess
till two O clock
^ in order to attend the graduating exercises
Afternoon Session.
The Board met at two O.Clock
The minutes of the meeting of June. 11th were read &
approved.
[Pipe Co. Contrt.]
It was resolved that the Contract with
the Michigan Pipe Co which was placed on file be
spread upon the records of the Board.
[Triplicates]
The resolution of last meeting relative to the pre-
sentation of triplicate receipts was reconsidered
and the following was substituted for it
[ " ]
Resolved that the Secretary be required to
present at each meeting of the Board the triplicate
receipts for the period intervening since the previous
meeting. Carried
[Bath Rooms]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be
requested to ascertain and report to this Board at its Sep.
meeting the probable expense of building bath rooms
for the use of students.
[Anatoml. Specs.]
It was resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized
to expend twenty five dollars for anatomical specimens
for the use of his class in Anatomy
[Leave of Absence]
Prof Cook was granted leave of absence
Sep. 18 – 20 to attend the National Agricultural Associ-
ation at Toronto Ont.
[Class Rooms]
It was resolved that the action of the
Board directing the roofing of Williams Hall with
Shingles be rescinded
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that the roofing of Williams
Hall be referred to the Building Commtitee with
power to act
[Ch. Lab. Roof]
It was resolved that the bill of E.W. Dart of
$154.65 for putting iron roof in Chemical Laboratory
be allowed & paid upon receipt of guarantee as specified
[Bldg. Inspection]
It was resolved that the matters of Compliance
with the State law relative to the inspection of
public buildings be referred to the building Com-
[End page 437]
[Begin page 438]
mittee.
Detroit
Board adjourned to meet at the Russell House ^
Sep't. 18 at 8 O Clock P.M.
[Pipe Co.
Contract]
Articles of agreement between the State
Board of Agriculture of the first part and
the Michigan Pipe Co. of Bay City. of the
Second part.
The Michigan Pipe Company agree to fur-
nish delivered on C & GT R.R. near Chicago Junc-
tion their wooden water pipe at twenty (20)
per cent discount from the accompanying
price list (Filed in vault drawer No 1)
That they will furnish Flower Bros. gate valves
fitted for their pipe at the following rates
Valves for six inch pipe Ninetten dollars ($19.00)
" " four " " Twelve & 50/100 (12.50)
" " three " " Ten --- (10.00)
That they will furnish special castings for
tees, crosses, and elbowes fitted for their pipe
for four and a half cents (4½) per pound
delivered on R.R. track near Chicago junction
That they will furnish three (3) cast iron
elbows fitted at one end for six (6) inch
wrought iron pipe and at the other end for
(6)
six ^ inch wood pipe for cents per pound
That they will furnish Holly Hydrants to
bury five feet with four inch valves and
double nozzles 2½ hose delivered on track
either at Lansing or Chicago Junction for
thirty five dollars each. Said hydrants to be
fitted for four (4) inch wooden pipe
The consideration of the amount agreed upon
the Mich Pipe Co., party of the second part
Guarantee that all pipe furnished shall be in every respect of first
quality, and shall the pressure specified in price list of said company
They further guarantee their pipe when laid, shall stand without
leaks for five (5) years and the said company bind themselves, that
in the event of any leaks appearing, they will repair said leaks
perfect
and put the pipe in ^ order, provided said leaks are not caused by
a pressure exceeding 160 pounds per square inch.
The State Board of Agriculture as party of the first part agree to pay the afore
mentioned price for pipe, extras & hyrdants as soon as laid and tested
Signed Franklin Wells Prest of Board and Mich Pipe Co.
RG Baird Secy .
[End page 438]
[Begin page 439]
September 18th 1883
Eight O Clock P.M.
The Board met at
in Detroit Present Franklin Wells
T.D. Dewey E W Rising. Henry Chamberlain
Gov. Beagole Pres. Abbot & the Secretary
It was resolved that the President
of the Board Hon. Franklin Wells act as Chairman.
of the Finance Committee until the return of
Hon. Wm B. Mc Creary
[Plants or Shrubs.]
It was resolved that one Hun-
dred dollers be expended for plants & Shrubs
for the Hort. Dep't under the direction of Prof.
Satterlee
[Ch. Lab. Benches]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be
authorized to expend Sixty dollars out of
the Appropriation for his Dep't for benches etc
for the Laboratory
[Tile]
The Hort. Dep't was authorized to purchase
large tile for the repaining of the main
ditch across the grounds
[Mowing Machine]
The purchase of a mowing machine by
Prof. Satterlee for the Hort Dep't was approved
[Gr. H. Repairs]
[Cart & Pump]
The painting & repairing of the Green
House within the amount appropriated
therefor was authorized. also the purchase
of a cart & a pump for the Hort. Dept.
Adjourned till 8 O Clock tomorrow
evening
Sep 19th 8. O Clock P.M.
Board met. Same members present
as on previous evening.
[Cattle Sales]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson
and Hon Franklin Wells attend the Sales of
Cattle & Sheep at Guelph. Ont. Sep 28th and
at Delaware Ohio Oct. 18th in behalf of the
the interest of the College
Meeting adjourned to meet at the College
Nov 6th
RG Baird Sec'y
[End page 439]
[Begin page 440]
November 6th 1883
The Board met in the Secretary's
office at Eight O Clock P.M.
Present F. Wells T.D. Dewey H.G. Reynolds
Wm B Mc Creery E.W. Rising Governor Begole
President Abbot & the Secretary
The members of the Faculty were mostly present
and presented matters connected with their Several
Depts. After listening to reports from the Professors
the Board adjourned till 8 O.Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday morning 8. O. Clock
The Same members present as on previous
evening. The finance Committee reported on the condition
of the Several funds of the College & on the Am'ts received by
the Secretary since last meeting
[Williams H. Roof]
The Committee on Buildings reported the Completion
of the roof on Williams Hall & other repairs now in progress
[Cattle Sales]
President Wells reported that had been unable to attend
the Cattle Sale at Guelph Ont. but had attended the one
at Delaware Ohio. No purchase was made for the College
[Asst. Secty]
It was resolved that Henry W. Baird be
employed as Assistant Secretary at the rate of Six
Hundred Dollars a year dating from the time when his
Service Commenced in September last
[Stock Sales]
It was resolved that the President of this
Board and the Professor of Agriculture be and are hereby
authorized at their discretion to purchase or Sell Such
stock as in their judgement may be for the best interest
of the College
[Club Room]
It was resolved that Mr Himebauch be reimbursed
to the amount of Eight dollars, having expended that amount
in putting a room in proper condition for the cook of his club,
on the presentation of the proper vouchers
[Farm Purchases]
[Premiums]
The Farm Department was authorized to
purchase a Cauldren Kettle Cutting box & Buffalo
State
Robe: Also to return to the Secretary of the ^ Agriculture
Society the Amount of the premiums awarded the
State
College stock at the ^ fair
[Apparatus]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to purchase Phil-
osophical Apparatus not to exceed the amount
appropriated therefor
[Grange – Delegate]
It was resolved that Prof Grange be appointed
a delegate to attend the Convention for the prevention of
Contagious diseases of Animals at Chicago Nov 15" & 16 "
[End page 440]
[Begin page 441]
It was resolved that President Wells fill the vac-
ancy for the present meeting on the Committee on Institutes
occasioned by the absence of Mr Chamberlain
The Pres. appointed Mr Reynolds
The Board took a recess till two O.
Clock P.M.
To O. Clock P.M. Board met. Same members
present as at previous Sessions
[Road]
It was resolved that the Pres of the Bo Mr
Wells be authorized to Sign the petition being circulated
for a highway from Trowbridge Station running East
to the North & South road.
[Class Room]
It was resolved that Prof. Grange use the
Class room in this building jointly with Prof. Cook until
other arrangements Shall be made
[Kedzie Salary]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie's Salary be at the
rate of two thousand dollars a year from the beginning
of the present quarter. Oct. 1st
[Hortl. Bal.]
for the Hort. Dept \
The Secretry was authorized to expend ^ the unex- |
pended balance of the appropriation of 1881 to the Dep't of Bot. & /
Hort. in Connection with the Hort. Dep't
[Hortl. Purchases]
Prof Satterlee was authorized to make the following
purchases for his Dep't viz A grindstone – a Cross cut Saw
& other hand implements to the amount of $125.00: also
a pair of good horse blankets & a pair of oil cloth or rubber
horse Covers
[ " Teamster]
It was resolved that the Hort Dept teamster
be paid for the Summer the Same wages as have been paid by
the Farm Dep't.
[Eaves troughs]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to place
eave troughs under under the eave of the house occupied by Prof
Cook & a conductor to the same ground
[Zoological Dept.
Furnishing]
[Museum Cases]
The Building Committee were authorized
to secure during the present winter vacation the following
furniture for the Zoological Dep't Desk for Class room
$75.11 heavy tables for microscopes $55. Bookcase for Study
$50. Breeding Case 15.00. Study table $40. Ten chairs $15.00
Two museum Cases $400. The whole to cost not to exceed
$650.00
The Board took a recess till 7 OClock P.M
The Farm Com. to visit the farm & Stock & the Committee on
Institutes to prepare their report
At Seven P.M. the Board met
The Committee on Institutes presented the follow
[End page 441]
[Begin page 442]
ing report which was adopted
[Institutes]
Your Committee recommend that Institutes
be held as follows.
At Berrien Centre Berrien Co Jan. 15" & 16"
Profs Johnson & Kedzie Secy Baird & F.S. Kedzie
Otsego Allegan Co Jan. 17" & 18"
Profs Cook Carpenter & Harrower
Chelsea Washtenaw Co Jany 22 & 23
Profs. Carpenter Johnson & Harrower
Eaton Rapids Eaton Co Jan. 24" & 25"
Profs Beal Grange, & MacEwen
Grand Rapids Kent Co Jany 28th & 29th
Profs. R.C. Kedzie E A.A. Grange & W.J. Beal
Caro Tuscola Co Jan. 30 & 31st
Secy Baird Profs Cook E J. Mac Ewen & E. A. A. Grange
E.W. Rising \ Com.
H.G. Reynolds /
[Bridge Damages]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be authorized
to Settle with the town of Meriden the Claim of the
Board for loss on account of bridge falling for one
hundred & fifty dollars
[Brick]
It was moved & Seconded that the Secretary and
Prof Carpenter report on the Cost of brick now on hand
to a Com. to be appointed by the Pres. of this Board &
Said Com shall be authorized to let a contract for making
brick if in their judgement they think best to do so
The motion was lost
[Storm Door]
The Mechanical Dep't was authorized to
put on a Storm door on the West Side of Prof. Beals House
[Botnl. Apparatus]
Nose pieces & Cameras not to exceed the estimate
Microscopic work table for Study not to exceed $25
Two cases for class room not to Exceed $75. Bottles &
jars $50. Apparatus for Class exercises in mounting objects
$50 Hand Carpenters tools for use in Botanical Laboratory
$10.
[Gr. H. Help]
Prof Satterlee was authorized to reimploy an
the months of
extra man in the Green House during ^ Jan. & Feb.
[Privy]
It was resolved that Prof Satterlee be authorized
to remodel the arrangement of urinals in the Space
& privy West of the Hort. barn so as to utilize the urine
for manureal purposes and as far as may be confine the odor
[End page 442]
[Begin page 443]
[New Dwelling]
It was resolved that the building Com. be
authorized to take Such action for the erection of a
dwelling for the Prof of Horticulture the coming season
as they may see fit
[Fountain]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to protect the fountain
for the winter
meeting Adjourned to meet March 4th
1884
R.G. Baird Secretary
December 18th 1883
The Board held a Special meeting
at the Capital. All the members were present
The minutes of last meeting
were read and approved.
[Reappraisal
Land Grant]
President Wells Stated that as the State Land Board
had at the request of this Board had undertaken an
examination of the College Lands with a view to their
reappraisal and had reported the Completion of the
work & on Account of some other matters of business
he had after Correspondence with some of the members
of the Board instructed the Secretary to Call this meeting
[New Dwelling]
He stated also that the building Committee had in-
structed the Secretary to Advertise for proposals for the
erection of a Cottage for a Prof.'s residence at the College
and arranged to have the proposals submitted at this
time.
[Proposals]
Sealed proposals were the opened as follows
From B.C. Kelley & Son $3245.00
" Wm Martin 3805.00
" Fuller & Wheeler 3766.80
[Reappraisal]
It was resolved that Col. Mc Creery Mr
Dewey & the Secretary be and are hereby appointed
a Committee from this Board to examine that
report recently made to the Commissioner of the State
Land Office by parties appointed by him to examine the
Agricultural College lands and that he be requested to fix
a price upon each description of said land & recommend to
the land grant Board that they instruct the Commissioner
of the Land office to Sell said lands at the price so recom-
mended
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[Begin page 444]
[Withdrawal
from Sale]
Mr Dewey was appointed a Committee to meet the
Board of State Auditors at their next meeting and request
that the College lands be withheld from Sale until prices
are fixed on the bases of the recent examination of Said lands
[Signal Service]
It was resolved that the President of this Board be
requested to appoint a delegate to represent the Board at Wash
ington with a view to secure a Signal Service Station.
The Chair Appointed Col. Mc Creery as such
Committee
Adjourned till 9. O Clock tomorrow morning
Wednesday morning Dec 19th 9 O clock
[Leave of Absence]
It was resolved that the Institute appointments
for 1885 shall be so arranged as to admit of Prof Cooks
absence until the 25th of Jan'y provided he then
desires it.
[Extra Man]
Prof. Carpenter was authorized to employ a man
during the winter vacation at $10. per month & board
[Rooms in Winter]
It was resolved that Mr & Mrs Haws. Mr & Mrs Mohan
& Mr & Mrs Miller be allowed to occupy rooms in the College
buildings during the present winter & that all others occup-
ying rooms in Said buildings be required to vacate them
on or before Jan'y 1st 1884
[Well]
[Dam]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to have the well at Wells
Hall repaired. Also to have piles driven at the
South end of the dam for its protection.
[Tank Tower]
It was resolved that the Tower of Williams
Hall under the water [tanked?] be strengthened under
the direction of the building Committee
[Ice tools]
Prof Carpenter was authorized to purchase ice
tools not to exceed twelve dollars.
[Brick Yard]
Also to protect the property connected with the
brick yard
[Percherons]
Prof Johnson was authorized to exchange the
bay team for a pair of grade Percheron Mares
giving not to exceed two hundred dollars on the exchange
[Feed Barn]
It was resolved that it is expedient to build
a barn suitable for conducting experiments in the
feeding of Cattle & Sheep & that Prof Johnson be
Authorized to prepare plans and Submit estimates
at the March meeting of the Board & to procure the
Stone necessary for Such a barn this winter
[New Dwelling]
The building Committee were authorized to accept
the proposal of B.C. Kelley & Son for the erection of the
Cottage and to arrange for a bath room not provid-
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ed for in the plan
[Ditch Taxes]
The Secretary Submitted to the Board the opinion
of Attorney General Van Riper in relation to the ditch
taxes assessed on Some of the Swamp lands owned by
the College in the Township of Bath. and the Secretary
was authorized to pay said taxes
[Fire Escapes]
The Motion placing the matter of fire escapes
in the hands of the building Committee was rescinded
& the matter put in charge of Mr Reynolds
[Asst. in Botany]
It was moved & Seconded that Prof. Beal be
allowed to expend $17500 for assistance in teaching Botany
during the Spring term. Motion was lost.
Meeting Adjourned
R.G. Baird
Secretar'y
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