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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1889

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Capital Building Lansing, Jany 1st 1889 – 7.30 P.M
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present
were Pres't Wells. Messers Chamberlain, McCreery and Garfield
The minutes of the meetings of Dec 10 and 11 were
read and approved.
[Estimates]
The Board discussed the estimates, but took no
action and adjourned to 9. A.M.

Capital Building. Lansing, Jany 2d. 1889 9 A.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present were Pres't Wells, Messers Chamberlain, McCreery
and Garfield. Sec'y Reynolds not well enough to be
present.
[Insect Collection]
Prof Cook spoke advocating the purchase of a
certain collection of insects
[Greenhouse Wagon]
Moved and carried that $100 be added to Mr
Knapper's estimate for a covered wagon.
[Institutes]
Moved and carried that the estimate for Farmers
Institutes be increased $100000, making the amount of $160000
[Recess]
A Recess of one hour was taken
[Estimates]
Moved and carried that the estimates as here
discussed (including $1000.00 for insurance) be
incorporated in the legislative bill.
A recess was taken till 7 P.M.

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7 P.M
[Committee to
visit T.T. Lyons]
Moved and carried that Pres't Wells and Prof. Taft
visit Mr T.T. Lyon of South Haven, to make
arrangements in regard to a plot of fruit
trees. to be placed in charge of the Experiment
Station
On motion, adjourned to the first Tuesday
evening in February at 7.30 o'clock
H.W. Baird
Ass't Sec'y.
Capital Building, Lansing, Feby 12th 1889 7.30 P.M.
The Board met as per postponed notice from
the previous meeting. Present were Pres't Wells,
Gov. Luce, Messers McCreery, Garfield, Palmer,
Glidden and Pres't Willits
The minutes of the meetings of Jan 1st and 2d
were read and approved.
[flagpole
bill]
Mr. Carpenter presented a claim from Mr
Ward for remuneration for raising the flag pole
at the college
On motion, the matter was referred to the
Secretary for settlement.
[Selling lands]
Hon T.J. O'Brien of Grand Rapids presented a
proposal of Grand Rapids parties to buy
6000 acres of hard wood lands in Wexford Co.
for purposes of a charcoal furnace co.
[Weather Service]
Pres't Willits presented Mr Conger's report of
the Weather Service . It was resolved that it
be accepted and placed on file.
It was resolved that it and the charts be
published together as a bulletin of 5000 copies
[Committee to
visit T.T. Lyons]
Pres't Wells as chairman of the committee to
visit Mr Lyon's place, reported their having made
the visit and presented a proposition from Mr
Lyon and one from Mr Gulley
Adjourned to 8:30 A.M. at the college.


Agricultural College, Feby 13th 1889 _ 9 A.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
with all the members present.
[Oranization
Franklin Wells,
Pres't.]
On motion of Col.McCreery the Board was
organized by the election of Hon Franklin Wells

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as President
[Dr Kedzie's
portrait]
Pres't Willits presented the request of Mr Shelton
for the assignment of space in the library for the
hanging of Dr Kedzie's portrait
On motion, the matter was referred to Pres't Willits for
action
[Prof Johnson
Leave of absence]
Pres't Willits presented the application of Prof. Johnson
for leave of absence to attend at New York City, the
meeting of the National Holstein-Friesian Association
March 20 which, on motion, was granted.
[Knoxville meeting
of Exp't Station]
Pres't Willits reported the features of the Knoxville meeting
Experiment Station officers
[Change in
Estimates]
It was resolved that a committee be appointed to
notify the committees on Agr'l College in both houses
that the Board for agr'l favor the withdrawal of the
estimate for $80000 for farm department for
draining and permanent improvements and that the
appropriation for the building for the farm department
be made for 1890.
[Recommendations
for Bd vacancy]
Pres't Wells read letters recommending candidates for
the vacancy on the Board, which were ordered filed.
[Balloting]
It was resolved to proceed to an informal ballot
for member to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mr Horton
It was resolved that the Secretary act as teller
[Mr I.H. Butterfield
elected]
The 1st informal ballot resulted I.H. Butterfield 4
Geo A. Farr 1 Jno H Foster 1 blank 1
It was resolved – that Mr I.H. Butterfield be unanimouly
elected to fill the vacancy on the Board.
[Exp't Sub-station]
It was resolved that the consideration of the establishment
of an Experiment Station in the Southern part of the
state be laid on the table for one year.
[Recess]
Recess to 1.30 P.M.
Board reconvened with same members present
[Mrs Knapper]
It was resolved that the Secretary continue the
quarterly payments of $25. each to Mrs Knapper
for assistance in the Greenhouse
[Estabrook]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to
employ Mr Estabrook as Assistant Secretary at $50.
per month

[Nimmo]
It was resolved that the Secretary pay Mr Nimmo's
salary as long as the appropriation therefor lasts.
[HGReynolds,
Sec'y]
It was resolved that H.G. Reynolds be elected Secretary
of the Board and Sec'y and Treasurer of the Experiment Station

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for the ensuing two years
[Bond]
It was resolved that the bond of the Secretary and
Treasurer be submitted to the Finance committee
and on approval be filed with the Secretary of State
[Prof Taft]
It was resolved that Prof Taft succeed Prof
Bailey as Horticulturist of the Experiment Station.
[Committees]
President Wells announced the standing committees as
follows: - Finance - McCreery , Glidden
Farm Management - Glidden , Butterfield
Botany & Hortic - Garfield , Palmer
Buildings - Butterfield , McCreery
Employees - Palmer , McCreery Clute
Farmer's Institutes - Glidden , Butterfield
Mechanics - Garfield , Palmer
Vety Dept - Palmer , Butterfield
College Land Grant - McCreery , Palmer
Military Dept. - McCreery , Garfield
State Weather Service - Glidden , Willits , Garfield
*Experimentation Palmer , Glidden
[New committee]
It was resolvd that there be added to the
standing committees of the Board, a committee on
Experimentation .The President appointed as above *
[B.J. Davis,
Treasurer.]
On motion, Mr B.J. Davis was re-elected Treasurer
of the college on the same conditions as to bond
and interest as last time
The Board then adjourned to the first
Monday in April. HenryG. Reynolds Secy.

Capital Bilding, Lansing, April 1st 1889 – 7.30 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present were Pres't Wells, Gov. Luce, Messers McCreery,
Garfield , Glidden, Butterfield and Pres't Willits
The minutes of the meetings of Feb 12 and 13
were read and approved.
[Pres't Willits
resigns.]
Pres't Willits tendered his resignation of the Presidency
and Directorship of the Experiment Station
of the college ^ with the request that it be accepted
at once, and that he be relieved from duty at
as early a date as possible, on account of his
having accepted the Assistant Secretaryship of
Agriculture which would need his attention as
soon as might be
[Farm Institutes]
Mr Robert Hewitt being present and invited to speak, asked that
if it met the views of the Board they should give an expression of opinion on

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the Cole bill now before the Legislature to repeal the farm
statistics law. The matter was discussed and individual
views favorable to the statistics expressed but no action was taken
[Blk Board]
[Abbot Hall Bell]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pro-
vide blackboards for Class Room C. also an electric bell
for Abbot Hall at an expense not to exceed $20.00 (for the bell).
[Lending Propty.]
It was resolved that the Secretary notify the heads
of departments that no College property be lent or rented for
private use off of the Grounds.
[E. end of Farm]
An inquiry as to whether the extreme eastern tip of
the College farm, lying east of the N & S. road next east of
the College buildings, could be bought was informally answered
in the negative.
The Board adjourned to meet at the College at 8.30 a.m.
Agricultural College. April 2nd 9 a.m. 1889
The Board reconvened as per adjournment, with all
the members present except Prst. Willits for the first hour.
[Resignation of
Prest. Willits]
It was resolved that the resignation of President Edwin
Willits be accepted, to take effect on Saturday April 13th,
and that he be relieved at once of all duties connected
with the College except the instruction of his class in
Political Economy.
It is resolved that a committee of three be appointed to
draw up resolutions expressive of the feelings of this Board
with regard to the faithful service of President Willits to this College;
our regret at losing him and our congratulations to the
Dept. of Agriculture on securing so valuable an aid in its or-
ganization ; and that the same be spread upon the minutes
of this Board and a copy furnished to Secretary Rusk of the
Dept. of Agriculture.
The Chairman appointed as such committee Mr Gar-
field, Gov. Luce and Col. McCreery
The committee retired and on returning presented
the following report which was unanimously adopted.
In accepting the resignation of President Edwin Willits the
Board of Agriculture desires to place on record its appreciation of
his faithful , intelligent and earnest labor in behalf of the
Michigan Agricultural College. Under his administration there
has been a continuous progressive movement in College affairs;
and while we, from the first, have had perfect confidence in
his ability to wisely manage the diversified interests entrusted
to his care, we have been more than gratified with the success
attending his enthusiastic and discreet efforts to broaden the scope of
the College and intensify its methods of popularizing industrial education,

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[Begin page 556]

and awakening the people of our State to an appreciation of the
value of scientific attainments as an accompaniment of rural life.
We recognize his ability to fill creditably the position of Assistant
Secretary of Agriculture to which he has been called and while we sin-
cerely regret the loss to our College occasioned by his resignation
we can be feel complimented by his selection for so important govern-
mental position and we congratulate the administration on the
wisdom of its choice.
In closing the relationship which has continued so pleasantly and
profitably our hearty good wishes will follow our retiring president
into his new field of labor: although he may follow new and broader
avenues of usefulness and make a large acquaintance with the
necessities of Agriculture and means of meeting them, he will always
be kindly remembered by the Agricultural College of Michigan as
having given an added impetus to its progressive movement.
Chas W Garfield \
Cyrus G Luce | Committee
Wm.B. McCeery /
[Herbarium Paper]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to procure
paper for the herbarium to the value of $18. and express charges
[Alcohol]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to procure tax
free, a barrel of alcohol for use in the Botanical Museum.
[Hepaticae]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to subscribe for
20 decades more or less of Hepaticae at 63 cents per decade.
[Filing Boxes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to procure 40 covers
for filing pamphlets for $2. and 18 letter filing pasteboard boxes for $13.

[Farmers' Institute]
It was resolved that the President of the Board of Agriculture
be president pro tem of the College from the close of President Willit's
official service to the accession of his successor
[Election Postponed]
It was resolved that the election of a President of the College
be postponed for one month
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to ask
Prof. MacEwan to appear before the Board at 2 p.m.
It was resolved to take a recess till 1.30 p.m.
H.G. Reynolds Secy.

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Agricultural College April. 2nd. 1.30 p.m. 1889
The Board reconvened with all the members present but
Governor Luce.
[South Haven
Expts. by
T.T. Lyon]
It was resolved that the sum of $150.00 be appropriated
out of the Experiment Station fund for the purpose of securing
a report from Prest. T.T. Lyon of the State Horticultural Society
on fruits and for the purchase of new stock incidental to the
preparation of the report; $50. to be paid when the stock is set
and $100. on the delivery of the report.
[Uniforms]
Lieut. Simpson being invited in asked the Board to consider
the question of compulsory uniforms for the students stating that
the cost would not exceed $25.00 apiece. No action was taken.
[Prof MacEwan]
Prof MacEwan being present was informed that certain
members of the College committee of the Legislature had complain-
ed to members of the Board of his having spoken to them in disparage-
ment of the Agricultural Department of the College and of the Professor
of Agriculture. Prof. MacEwan said that nothing had been further
from his purpose and that he could not conceive how such an
impression had been formed
[Dr Kedzie
Director pro tem]
It was resolved that Dr. R.G. Kedzie be Director pro tem of
the Experiment Station of the Michigan Agricultural College to succeed
President Willits
[Petition]
A petition of [Roy?] S. Baker and 27 other members of the
Senior class relative to instruction in Agriculture was by
resolution ordered place on file
[Mr Knapper]
It was resolved that Mr Knapper be allowed to expend
in anticipation of the passage of the appropriation bill $2000
for plants and $20.00 for pots .
[Chair of English]
It was resolved that the Committee on Employes be and
they are hereby requested to recommend to this Board at its
next meeting the name of a suitable person to occupy the
chair of English Language and Literature in this College .
[McMillan
Collection]
The following preamble and resolution were unanimously adopted.
Whereas Senator James McMillan has presented to the College
a very rare, complete and admirable collection of native and exotic
Lepidopterous insects, a collection rich in types and uniques, that
will be of great service to the College as an adjunct to its economic
and scientific equipment;
Therefore, resolved, that we appreciate very highly this generous
donation and tender to Senator McMillan our grateful acknowledge-
ments of this very timely and valuable gift.
[L.C. Colburn]
It was resolved that the position of assistant to Prof. Durand at
$500.00 per year beginning at the opening of the next fall term be tendered
to Mr Luke C. Colburn.

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[Flower Show]
It was resolved that Dr O. Palmer be the delegate of this Board
to attend the flower show at Detroit this month .
The Board then adjourned to meet in their office at the
Capitol Monday May 6th 1889 at 7.30 p.m.
HenryG. Reynolds, Secretary

Office of the Board of Agriculture in the Capitol
Lansing Michigan May 6th 1889. 7.30 pm.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment, present President
Wells and Messrs McCreery, Garfield, Palmer, Glidden and Butterfield.
The minutes of the meeting of April 1st and 2nd were read
and approved.
Mr Palmer made a report of the Detroit Flower Show which
was accepted and the committee discharged.
A communication from Prof. Durand relative to electric lighting
was read and for the time being laid on the table.
[Storm Windows
B.A. Hills]
It was resolved that Mr B.A. Hills be allowed $15.50 worth
of rent from April 17th at the rate of $1.00 per week in the President's
till the new president takes possession
house (of which he occupies the kitchen and room over it ^) or 50 cents
per week in the old bee house on account of the value of the storm
windows put into the house by President Willits this arrangement
being in accordance with the request of President Willits.
[Bath Tubs]
The petition of W.S. Graves and 16 others for permission to put in
bathing conveniences in Abbot Hall basement for their exclusive use
was laid on the table till morning.
[Triennial]
It was resolved that 1500 extra copies of the triennial
catalogue be furnished to the Secretary of State for distribution
to the crop correspondents.
[Catalogue]
The Secretary was authorized to expend not to exceed $25.00
toward procuring a cut of the Library building for the catalogue.
The Board adjourned to meet at 8.30 a.m. at the College

Agricultural College 9 a.m. Tuesday May 7th '89
The Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Instrument Shelters]
It was resolved that Mr Conger be authorized to contract
for 60 instrument-shelters for Voluntary Observe stations.
[Meteorological Jrnl.]
It was resolved that Mr Conger be authorized in his discretion
to make arrangements to supply the Voluntary Observers with the
Meteorological Journal at an expense not to exceed $136.50 per
annum to be paid out of the Weather Service Incidental Expense Fund.
[R.R. Weather Signals]
It was resolved that Mr Conger be authorized to extend
the Rail Road system of distributing weather indications to the Flint &
Pere Marquette, the Detroit, Lansing & Northern, the Toledo & Ann Arbor and the
Cincinnati Jackson & Mackinaw roads at an expense not to exceed $100.00, to be

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paid out of the Weather Service Distribution Fund
[Salaries]
It was resolved that the question of the salaries of Messrs
Peebles
Teller ^ and Davenport be referred to a committee consisting
of the Committees on Employes and Experiment Stations and
Dr. Kedzie with request that they consider the cases in con-
nection with the whole question of the College pay roll in ac-
cordance with the resolution of August 15th 1888 (recorded on
page 546, lines 13 to 20)
[Bath House]
It was resolved that the question of a bathing house
be referred to the Committee on Buildings with request to report
this afternoon
[Gov. Luce]
Governor Luce arrived at this point making all the mem-
bers present
[Bath House]
It was resolved that the Building Committee and Prof. Carpenter
be requested to formulate a plan for providing bathing facilities
[Carpenter Apparatus]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to expend
$10.00 for apparatus out of the old Mathematical Dept. appropriation.
[Election of
President
Clute]
By resolution the applications of various candidates
for the Presidency of the College were placed on file viz.
Mr Robt. Campbell, Prof. David Howell, Prof. Purinton, Mr H.A. Thompson
Mr A. Beardslee, Prof. Hailman Prof. Griffin
The Board then took a recess to 12.30 p.m.
Agricultural College May 7th 12.30 p.m.
The Board reconvened with all the members present.
After a few informal ballots it was resolved to proceed to
a formal ballot for the election of a President of the College.
The result of the ballot was as follows:
For Rev. Oscar Clute of Pomona, California 5 votes
For Dr. R.C. Kedzie of Agricultural College Mich 2 votes
The President of the Board announced that Rev. Oscar Clute
having received a majority of the votes cast was duly elected President
of the Michigan State Agricultural College.
It was resolved that the President of the Board telegraph
Mr Clute informing him of his election.
[Bath House]
The committee on bathing house recommended that the sum
of $300.00 be appropriated to be expended under the direction of
the Secretary, provided the student shall raise an equal
amount and also provided that the students organization
shall assume the resonsibility of the care and management
of the same when completed and that the baths shall be equal-
ly open to all the young men of the College without charge, un-
less misbehavior shall, by regular rule debar them.
On motion the report of the committee was accepted and adopted.
[Electric Light]
It was resolved that Prof. Durand be instructed to make an electric

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light dynamo according to the plans submitted by him; the same
to be paid for out of the Special Appropriatioin for Mechanical Department.
The report of the joint committee on salaries was accepted and
adopted as follows: -
[Davenport]
[Teller]
[Peebles]
Your committee to whom was referred the matter of compensa-
tion of Messrs Davenport, Teller and Peebles assistants in the Experiment
Station respectfully report that they recommend that the Salary of Mr
Davenport be fixed at $500. for his second year's work; that Mr Teller
be paid $100.00 for the extra three months work performed by him in the
Laboratory on ensilage etc during the winter vacation , and that Mr
Peebles be paid $25.00 per month the 3½ remaining months of the
present school year as an assistant to Dr Kedzie; all to be paid from
the Experiment Station Funds.
[Military Band]
It was resolved that Lieut. Simpson be authorized to expend
musical
$50.90 for music and ^ instruments for the military department.
[Simpson Salary]
The question of Lt. Simpson's salary was informally referred
to the committee on employes.
[Kedzie, Absence]
The request of Dr Kedzie for leave of absence from June 3rd to
June 8th to attend the International Congress of Medical Jurisprudence
at New York was granted
[Fence]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to remove
the fences forming a lane west of Prof Johnson's house
[Ice]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Dept. charge
enough for ice to cover the cost of furnishing & delivering it.
[Gladden]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to employ
Mr H.P. Gladden for five hours per day at $3. per week from
April 8th, through September.
[Mower]
It was resolved that Prof Taft be authorized to purchase
a mowing machine, a 4 ft 6 in. Buckeye at $55. for the lawns
[Vacation Labor]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to employ
an average of 6 hands per day at $1.00 per day during vacation
to be paid out of Current Account
[Entrance Gate]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to have
the posts and fence at the West entrance to the grounds put
in order
[Drives]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to make
certain modifications in the drives suggested by him, viz. widening
the road in front of
the walk from ^ Prof MacEwan's house to Abbot Hall so that it may
be used as a drive way and also slightly straightening the
main east and west drive way in front of Prof. Johnson's house
[Vety. Wagon]
It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to sell
the harness and double wagon owned by the Experiment Sta-
tion, Veterinary Dept.
[Actinimicosis]
It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to expend

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$200. from the Sundry Fund of the Experiment Station for
investigations relative to Actinimicosis
[Calcimining]
Applications of Prof Johnson and the Secretary
relative to the calcimining of their houses were referred to
the Committee on Buildings.
The Board then adjourned to meet in their office at
the Capitol on June 3rd at 7.30 pm.
HenryG. Reynolds, Secty.

Lansing. Mich., Monday June 3rd '89
[Prof. Clute's
acceptance]
The Board met pursuant to adjournment in their office
at the Capitol at 7.30 pm. all the members present except
Mr Butterfield, including President Clute whose formal letter
of acceptance was presented by President Wells and placed
on file
The minutes of the meetings of May 6th & 7th were read & approved.
[Prof. MacEwan
Resigns.]
Prof. MacEwan presented his resignation of the chair of Eng-
lish Language and Literature to take effect at the close of the present term.
[Filing Cabinet
Typewriter
Mailing Machine
" List
Bulletin case]
It was resolved that the Secretary purchase for the Expt. Station
a case for bulletins
Secretarys office a filing cabinet ^ a typewriter and a Dick mailing
machine and have the bulletin mailing list reprinted. if funds allow.
[Y.M.C.A. Library]
It was resolved that the Secretary have made for the Library
collection
reading room a suitable book case for the library of books presen-
ted to the College Library by the College Young Mens Christian Asso-
ciation, which donation is hereby accepted on condition that they
shall continue to be kept as a collection by themselves and in all
respects
others ^ be treated, as to cataloguing, issuing to students & in the
same manner as the main part of the library.
[Repairs]
The applications of Prof. Durand, Mr Wiseman and Club F: for certain
expenditures on buildings occupied by them were referred to the build-
ing committee.
[Prest. Hayes]
It was resolved that the Prest. of the College be requested to cor-
respond with Ex Prest. Hayes with reference to securing him for an
address during Commencement week on the Relation of Industrial
Training to Crime.
[Mr Conger]
It was resolved that Mr Conger be given leave of absence
for one week beginning June 10th.
The Board ajourned to meet at the College at 8.30 a.m.
HGReynoldsSecy

Agricultural College Tuesday June 4. '89
The Board reconvened as per adjournment with all the
members present except Gov. Luce, Mr Butterfield having
arrived late in the evening.

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[Prof Taft
purchases]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to expend from
the Experiment Station Funds $175 for Miscroscopic and Photograph-
ic apparatus $125. for trees plants etc already ordered and $20. for a
revolving book stand.
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be authorized to expend the bal-
ance of the special appropriation for the Hortl. Dept.
[Prof. MacEwan's
resignation]
It was resolved, that the resignation of Prof MAcEwan be accepted
by a yea and nay vote as follows Yea Prst Wells, Col McCreery Mr
Glidden & Mr Butterfield, 4; Nay, Mr Garfield Mr Palmer, 2. Prest. Clute
was excused from voting from lack of personal knowledge of circumstances.
[Dr Beal Microscope]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be allowed to expend $169. of Exper-
iment Station fund for a microscope.
[Bulletin 47]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to have
3000 additional copies of bulletin No 47 printed.
The Board then took a recess till two p.m.

Agricultural College June 4th 2 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
[Prof. Carpenter
purchases]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be allowed to expend
from the Special appropriation for Mathematics and Engineering
seventy five dollars ($75.00) for apparatus for photographic surveying:
fifty dollars ($50.00) for micrometer to telescope and twenty five dollars
(25.00) for attachments to the Testing machine.
[Engineers Salary]
It was resolved that the question of the engineer's sala-
ry be referred to the special committee on salaries.

[Prest's House]
It was resolved that Prest. Clute be authorized to make
such expenditure for paint and paper as may be necssary
to make his house comfortable.
[Dr Beal]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to have a tall
case made for the Experiment Station room in his laboratory, some
shelving put in the seed testing room, a screen over the pump and
a short ladder for the same room. Also on account of the Botanic-
al Special appropriation to put up forestry pictures in 2nd story
Hall way of Laboratory
[Boiler House]
It was resolved that two roms of the boiler house dwelling
be papered and the ceiling calcimined.
[Prof Durand]
[Tools]
It was resolved that Prof Durand be authorized to have his
sitting room papered, dining room papered and painted and
front steps painted. and to purchase this term shop tools to the extenf of $100.00
[Tin Roof]
It was resolved that the Secretary provide paint and have
painted the tin roofs and conductor pipes and eaves troughs
of
of College Hall Williams Hall and ^ the westernmost three houses
of Faculty row
[Tinner]
It was resolved that the Secretary have a tinner repair the tin

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roofs, conductor pipes and so forth wherever needing it.
[Abbott Hall]
It was resolved that doors be put in in Abbot Hall basement
to close the trunk & store rooms from the furnace room.
It was resolved that the Secty be instructed to provide screens
for Club F Kitchen, pantry & dining hall, and to protect the store
room in the basement from water settling into it.
[Farm House]
It was resolved that the farm house be plastered calcimined
and papered as required, that the mens room be wainscotted and
the front steps painted
[College Hall]
It was resolved that the repairs of College Hall be put
in the hands of the Secretary to be let to Mr Spross in accordance
with his bid. facing the South wall with portland cement block
work and having a portland cement water table that shall be
thinnest
not less than two inches thick at its narrowest part.
[Sheep – Prof Cook]
[Specimens]
It was resolved that Prof. Cook the authorized to borrow
ten sheep for experimental purposes and to pay for any
the
dying in ^ process : also to purchase for $65.00 of Prof.
[illegible in original] of Ann Arbor 2 Birds of paradise, 1 India bat, 1 sloth and
one sloth's skeleton
[Library roof]
It was resolved that the Secretary have the roof of the
Library building repaired.
[Bath House]
It was resolved that the Board accede to the proposition
of the student's organization to pay $300. provided we ap-
propriate $300. toward a bath house, placing the house in
care of the organization and permitting the organization to
arrange for membership and assessments after the manner
of the College clubs, provided always that the methods shall
not be operative until ratified by the President of the College
[Ag. Laboratory Com.]
President Wells appointed as a special committee on
Agricultural Laboratory Messrs Butterfield, McCurry Clute & Johnson.
[Expt. Stn. Bldg.]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to
erect a building for the Experiment Station to cost within
$200. for feed cutting etc.
[10c Labor]
It was resolved that the Bills of Professors Beal and John-
son for 10c student vacation labor be allowed.
It was resolved that Dr. Beal be paid $89.45 for
165 genus covers for herbarium @ 2c 3.30
15:32 sheets for plants for herbarium @ 1¼ 19.15
670 grasses " 10c 67.00 $89.45
[Vacation labor]
It was resolved that the Legislative appropriation
for payment of student labor at the College shall not be
employed in payment of any labor done by students during College
vacations.
[Beal Herbarium]
It was resolved that this Board accepts with pleasure the

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gift from Prof. Beal of 2000 herbarium specimens collected
by him before he became a professor at this College; and that we
hereby extend to him cordial thanks for his valuable gift.
[Jersey bull]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to purchase
a good Jersey bull for the Experiment Station.
[Paint Gr. H.]
It was resolved that the Secretary provide materials and
have the necessary painting done at the College GreenHouse.

[Prof Cook]
It was resolved that Prof. Cook be authorized to expend
$50. in papering his house.
[Com on Employees]
It was resolved that Prest Clute be added to the standing
committee on employees.
[Wms Hall Repairs]
It was resolved that the Secretary have the doors locks
and windows cases of Williams Hall repaired at an expense not
exceeding $350.00
The Board then adjourned to meet in their office at
the Capitol on Monday July 1st at 7.30 pm.
HenryG. Reynolds, Secy.




The Board met pursuant to adjournment, in their office at
the Capitol, at 7-30 p.m. All of the members were present except
Col.Mc.Creery, from whom a letter was read, stating that he had been
imperatively called to New York at the last moment. Prof.Johnson
was also present.
The minutes of the meetings of June 3rd and 4th were
read and approved.
[Resignations]
[Johnson
Investigation]
President Clute reported the resignation of Mr.French,
Mr.Hillman and MissAbbot and presented a petition from the Facul-
ty asking the Board to investigate certain charges which have ap-
peared in the newspapers, to the effect that the Faculty are antag-
onizing the Agricultural department of the College. He also stated
that he had received and forwarded to President Wells a similar
request from Prof.Johnson.
Prof.Johnson reported having invited Mr.Will.E.Hale to
succeed Mr.H.T.French as assistant in experiments; and made an ex-
tended statement as to his relations with the students and members
of the Faculty and presented a written report of the occurrences
in his class on the morning of the 6th ult.and of his remarks to
the students on that occasion;and added that he thought that he
could prove that certain members of the Faculty were inimical to
him and had incited disorder against him among the students.
President Clute remarked that he thought that if Prof.
Johnson could prove those charges it ought to be done and the
guilty ones dismissed at once, while on the other hand, if the
statements made by the students as to Prof.Johnson's remarks in
class on June 6th were true,Prof.Johnson would probably agree with
him in the opinion that he ought not to be continued as a member
of the Faculty.
To those views Prof.Johnson expressed his cordial assent
adding that he would present his charges in specific form at the
pleasure of the Board. He then excused himself and left the room.
It was resolved that Prof.Johnson be invited to state
specifically what members of the Faculty were responsible for the
course of the students on the 6th of June;and that the Board inves-

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HenryG.Reynods,Secy.

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tigate the truth of the speech alleged to have been made by him on
that day,and consider the petition of the Faculty.
It was resolved that the investigation be conducted by t
the members of the Board, without counsel for either side,and that
Dr.Kedzie be permitted to speak for those against whom Prof.John-
son makes his charges,as requested by the Faculty,only in case he
is one of those against whom charges are preferred.
[F.C.Miller M.S.]
It was resolved that the action of the Faculty in recomm
mending Mr.Fred.C.Miller of Grand Rapids for the degree of Master
of Science be approved and the degree conferred.
It was resolved to adjourn to meet at the College at 9
a.m.
Agricultural College,Mich.,
July 2nd,1889, 9 a.m.
[Johnson
Investigation]
The Board reconvened as per adjournment,with the same
members present and also,by invitation,Prof.Johnson and Dr.Kedzie,
both of whom remained throughout the continuance of the investiga-
tion. This occupied the entire morning and afternoon sessions and
in its course there were presented the following papers,all of
which are on file in the Secretary's office,viz. –
1st, Prof. Johnson!s statement of his remarks of June 6th.
2nd, Prof.Johnson's charges againt Dr.Kedzie.
3rd, Dr. Kedzie's statement and charges against Prof.Johnson
4th, Student's hektograph report of Prof.Johnson's remarks of
June 6th before his class.
5th, Signed statement of 16 of the 18 members of the class as
to remarks of Prof.Johnson before class on June 6th.
6th, Petition to the Governor of 172 students asking Prof.
Johnson's removal.
During the investigation,the following witnesses were
summoned,at Prof.Johnson's request,and examined,viz. 6 of the
signers of the paper numbered 5th in the above list,Messrs C.L.
Crandall,C.F.Baker.A.R.Locke,C.P.Locke,H.H.Doty and Miss Mabel
Linkletter; also for the same class,but impugning the correctness
of the paper,Miss Alice Johnson,daughter of the Professor;of the
Senior class,Messrs P.B.Holden,Will.Curtis.J.W.Toan and R.S. Baker;
and of the officers of the College,Prof Cook and Dr.Beal to answer
verbal charges made by Prof.Johnson,Prof.Carpenter,WmD.Brown the
herdsman and Mr.H.T. French the assistant in farm experiments.
At the conclusion of the investigation Prof.Johnson and
Dr.Kedzie withdrew.
The Board then took a recess of a half an hour,at the
expiration of which,they again came to order and,
It was resolved that the Board ask for Prof.Johnson's
resignation to take effect at the close of the present College
term.
It was resolved that while the action of this Board is
such as proves that they deem it best to part with the services
of Professor Samuel Johnson,we have yet the utmost confidence in
his integrity and manliness and in his great ability as a practi-
cal agriculturist.We recognize the special service which he has
rendered to this College for the past ten years,his untiring ener-
gyand devotion to the interests of the College and truly regret
the necessity which has arisen for the action which has been taken
and hereby express the hope that the cordial relations and person-
al friendship which have so long existed between Professor Johnson
and the Board may be continued.
It was moved to proceed to ballot for a Professor of
English Language and Literature.
It was moved to amend to instruct President Clute to in-
vestigate further into the merits of the several candidates,and
that for that purpose the election be postponed until the next
meeting. The motion as amended prevailed.
The Board then took a recess of one hour for supper.

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HenryG.Reynods,Secy.

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[Prof. Carpenter's House]
The Board reconvened at 7-30 p.m.with the same members
present. It was resolved that the application of Prof.Carpenter
for certain repairs to the house occupied by him be referred to
the committee on buildings with power to act.
[Agrl. Class Room]
It was resolved that the application of Prof.Carpenter
to have the present Agricultural class room assigned to the use
of his department after the completion of the new Agricultural
Laboratory,be placed on file.

[H.T.French]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr.H.T.French
be accepted to take effect July 15th.
[Miss Abbot]
It was resolved that the resignation of Miss M.M.Abbot
be accepted to take effect July 15th.
It was resolved that the temporary filling of the va-
cancy caused by the resignation of Miss Abbot be referred to Pres-
ident Clute and that the committee on employees be requested to
be on the lookout for a suitable person to recommend at the next
meeting of the Board.
[Director Expt. St.]
It was resolved that President Oscar Clute be elected
Director of the Experiment Station.
[Local Storm Flags]
It was resolved that the Driector of the Michigan Weath-
er Service be authorized to expend a sum sufficient to supply his
observers with local storm flags,from the appropriation for the
distribution of weather indications and cold wave warnings and the
display of weather signals.
The Board then adjourned till morning.

Agricultural College,Mich.,
July 3rd,1889, 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened as per adjournment;present Messrs
Wells,Palmer,Garfield,Butterfield,Clutea and the Secretary.
[J.H. Hillman]
President Clute presented the resignation of Mr.Hillman
h
w^ich, on motion,was accepted to take effect at such time as the
President and Prof.Cook may arrange.
[Salaries]
It was resolved that the salaries now paid be continued
for the same grade of work for the coming year.
[R. Hiscock]
It was resolved that Mr.Richard Hiscock be Engineer at
$600.00 per year from and after July 1st.
[Prof.Carpenter's House]
On recommendation of the committee on buildings,it was
resolved that Prof.Carpenter be authorized to have four rooms of
his house calcimined and the hall woodwork and porch painted.
[Cheml. Labty Roof]
It was resolved that the Chemical Laboratory roof be
repaired under the direction of the Secretary.
[Non Residents]
It was resolved that,in the opinion of the Board,accord-
ing to the meaning of the statute requiring the payment of tuition
by non resident students,Mr.C.F.Rittinger is a resident of Mich-
igan and Mr.N.C.Smith is a resident of Indiana.
A communication from Prof.Taft relative to employees,was
referred to the committee on employees.

[Target Practice]
It was resolved that Lieut.Simpson be authorized to pay
for the transportation of members of the Senior class to target
practice on the remaining Saturdays of this term.
[Cisterns]
The applications of Lieut.Simpson and of Club F. for cis-
terns were referred to the committee on buildings with power to act.
[Bee House]
The Secretary was authorized to purchase material for a
small addition to the old bee house.

[Triennial]
It was resolved that the triennial catalogue be printed
with the annual catalogue of this year.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the capitol on Aug.
5th at 7-30 p. m. HenryG.Reynolds,Secy.

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The Board met,by request of the President,one day later
than the date to which it had adjourned,in their office at the Cap
itol, on Tuesday August 6th at 7-30 p.m. All of the members were
present except Dr.Palmer. Prof.Johnson was also present.
The minutes of the meetings of July 1st,2nd and 3rd were
read and approved.
[McClure,J.R.]
[Johnson petition]
[Assn. Advt. Science]
President Clute reported the engagement of Mr.T.R.Mc
Clure as Librarian pro tem. and, on behalf of the Com.on Employees,
recommended the election of Prof.Edward Playfair Anderson of
Athens Ohio to the chair of English Literature and Modern Languag-
es. Audience was then given to Prof.Johnson who presented
two papers, one replying to certain charges Prof.Johnsonethpetition-
ing for a review of judgmentsin his case. and the other petition-
ing for a review of judgment in his case. Prof.Johnson then with-
drew and the papers were both ordered placed on file with the Sec-
retary. It was resolved tht leave of absence be granted to Dr.
Kedzie,Dr.Beal and Prof.Cook to attend the meeting of the Associa-
tion for the Advancement of Science.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the college at 8-30
a.m.
Agricultural College,Mich.
August 7th,1889, 8-30 a.m.
The Board reconvened as per adjournment,with the same
members present and in addition Dr.O.Palmer,who arrived at 10 a.m.
thus making the full number of the Board present.
[Dept. of Physics]
It was resolved that the subjects that have,for the last
three years been taught by Mr.P.B.Woodworth, and such others as are
naturally and usually classed with them,be made a department of
instruction to rank of the same grade as other departments and to
be known as the "Department of Physics".
[Prof.Woodworth]
It was resolved that Mr.Philip B.Woodworth is hereby ap-
pointed Assistant Professor of Physics,at a salary of $800.oo per
annum and the use of a room in Howard Terrace.
[Dr Kedzie Delegate]
It was resolved that Prof.R.C.Kedzie is hereby delegated
to attend the meting of Official Agricultural Chemists to be held
in Washington,D.C.Sept.10th, and that his necessary expenses be
paid from the chemical fund of the Experiment Station.
[Propagating House]
It was resolved that $750.oo of Experiment Station money
of the present year,and an equal sum from the Experiment Station
money of the next year,or so much thereof as may be essential, be
devoted to the building of a propagating house for the Horticult-
ural Department of the Experiment Station.
It was resolved that the Com. on Buildings is hereby re-
quested to consider the feasibility of building the propagating
house before winter,in order that it may be of service in the work
of next spring,and if found feasible, to have the same built.
It was resolved that president Clute and Prof.Taft act
with the Com. on Buildings on the subject of the propagating house
[Florida Lichens]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal is authorized to purchase
a collection of Florida lichens,of about 100 species,for $12.oo &
that the same be paid for from the Botanical Special fund.
[Microscopes]
It was resolved that the Department of Botany be permit-
ted to sell three old microscopes of those first bought and to
purchase three stage microscopes,to cost in aggregate about $30.oo
and to be paid for out of the Botanical Special fund.
[Bottles]
It was resolved thatt the Botanical Department is author
ized to purchase wide-mouthed bottles for museum specimens, to the
amount of $40.oo,and that the same be paid for out of the Botanic-
al Special fund.
[Florists convention]
It was resolved that Mr.Knapper is hereby granted leave
of absence to attend the Fifth Annual Convention of the Society of
American Florists.
[Plants]
It was resolved that the sum of $50.oo is hereby appro-
priated from the Green House Special fund, to be used by Mr.Knapper
in the purchase of new plants for the Green House.
[J.M. Paine]
It was%resolved that Mr.Knapper is hereby authorized to
engage the services of Mr.Frank M.Paine, of the class of '89, for we

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work in the Green House and Flower Garden at $35.oo per month.
[Prof Pattengill]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to no-
tify Prof.Pattengill that his services will not be required after
the close of the present term.
[Dept. of Eng. Lit. &
Mod. Lang.]
It was resolved that the French and German be attached
to.the Department of English, and that hereafter that department be
known as the "Department of English Literature and Modern Language
[Prof. Anderson]
It was resolved that Prof.Edward Playfair Anderson,of
Athens,Ohio,be appointed Professor of English Literature and Mod-
ern Languages, to enter upon duty Aug.26th 1889,at a salary of
$1800.oo per annum.with use of the cottage now occupied by Prof.
MacEwan.
It was resolved to defer the election of a Librarian to
the next meeting.
[Johnson Resigns]
The letter of resignation of Prof.Johnson was read and there were
presented by President Wells, petitions signed by 1668 names praying that the r
resignation be not accepted; also a variety of letters on both s
sides of the question,after which it was resolved that the resigna-
tion of Prof.Johnson be accepted.
Apropos of the petitions,Governor Luce remarked that it
was a wrong assumption that the Board were bound to act only on
public judicial investigation;that they are resonsible to the
State for the proper management of the institution and that they
are only bound to make such examination as satisfies their judg-
ment as to the wisdom of retaining or dispensing with the services
of any employee.
It was resolved that the petitions be filed with the
Secretary.
[Prof Henry]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be auth-
orized to confer personally with Prof.Henry, of Madison,Wis.and in-
form himself in regard to his qualifications for the professorship
of Agriculture,ascertain whether he would consider an offer from
this College,and report to the Board at its next meeting.

Dr.Palmer,for the Com.on Employees,presented the follow-
ing:- To.the State Board of Agriculture,
[Expt. Station
Employees]
(see also p. 571)
Gentlemen, Your committee
on employees respectfully report that they have had under consid-
eration the question of assistants in the Experiment Station work
and recommend that the following be hired and paid from the Experi
ment Station funds for that work:-
For the Garden Dept.----Prof.L.R.Taft,----------------- $600.oo
" " " " ----Chas.L.Crandall,-------------- 250.oo
" " " " ----David Anderson Jr.,----------- 300.oo
" " " " ----H.P.Gladden,-------------------- 300.oo $1450.oo
" " Farm " ----Prof.of Agriculture,----------- $600.oo
" " " " ----Assistant on Farm,------------- 300.oo
" " " " ----" in Office,------------ 300.oo 1200.oo
" " Chemical " ----Prof.R.C.Kedzie,--------------- $600.oo
" " " " -----" F.S.Kedzie,---------------- 300.oo
" " " " -----Geo.L.Teller,--------------------- 500.oo
" " " " -----A.B.Peebles,--------------------- 300.oo 1700.oo
" " Botanical " -----Prof.W.J.Beal,------------------ $600.oo
" " " " -----Eugene Davenport,-------------- 500.oo
" " " " ----Lyster H.Dewey,------------------ 500.oo 1600.oo
" " Zoology " -----Prof.A.J.Cook,-------------------- $600.oo
" " " " -----Chas.B.Cook,--------------------- 500.oo 1100.oo
" " Veterin'y " -----Prof.E.A.A.Grange, -------------- 300.oo
" " " "------N.S.Mayo,-------------------------- 500.oo 800.oo
" " Library,----------------------------------------------- $120.oo 120.oo
Total for salaries --------------------- $7970.oo
Your Committee further recommend that the balance of the
appropriation be divided as follows:-
For the Farm Department,----------------------------------- $2500.oo
" " Chemical " including out stations 1000.oo
" " Botanical " " " " 425.oo

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For the Zoological Dept. ----------------------------------- $250.oo
For " Garden " ----------------------------------- 900.oo
For " Veterinary " ------------------------------------ 100.oo
" " Library ----------------------------------- 1000.oo
" Building ----------------------------------- 750.oo
" South Haven ----------------------------------- 100.oo $7025.oo
Total - - - - - - - - - - - - $14995.oo
[A.B. Cordley]
Your Committee further recommend that Mr.A.B.Cordley be
paid from the College Current Account at the rate of $500.oo per
annum.
On motion the report was accepted and adopted.
[Ensilage]
It was resolved that one half acre of growing corn,on
the east side of the field south of the corn barn and east of the
Boiler house be devoted to experiments in ensilage under the care
of Dr.R.C.Kedzie.
[Ordnance Bond]
It was resolved that the President of the College be au-
thorized on behalf of the State Board of Agriculture to.execute a
bond to the United States for ordnance and ordnance stores and t
that the Secretary of the Board authenticate a copy of this reso-
lution with the corporate of the Board and attach such authenticat
ted copy to the bond when it shall have been executed.
[Fair tickets for
Weather Observers]
It was resolved that a respectfull message be sent from
this Board to the President of the State Agricultural Society ask-
ing if he could grant tickets of admission for the State Fair to
the State Weather Service Observers,under like regulations to tho
those under which the Crop Correspondents are admitted.
[A.C. Glidden]
It was resolved that Mr.A.C.Glidden be elected a dele-
gate to represent the Board at the meeting of the American Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Agricultural Science.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the Capitol on Aug-
ust 19th,Monday,at 7-30 p.m.


Lansing,Mich.Monday ,August 19th,1889
The Board met pursuant to adjournment in their office at
the Capitol at 7-30 p.m. All of the members were present.
The minutes of the meetings of August 6th and 7th were
read and approved.
[Miss SinClair]
It was resolved to proceed to a formal ballot for Libra-
rian.The votes cast were:-for Miss SinClair,5; for Mrs.Tracy,2; for
Miss Harrison,1. Miss Jane SinClair was declared elected.
[D.L.& N.R.R.]
It was resolved that a committee be appointed to look up
the matter of the consideration due from the Detroit Lansing and
Northern R.R.for right of way across the College farm. Col.McCreery
y was appointed as such committee.

[Mr Knapper]
[Green House
Resolutions]
It was resolved that one half of the $50.oo voted at the
last meeting for the purchase of plants by Mr.Knapper be used by
him toward his expenses in attending the Florist's convention at
Buffalo. The three resolutions following were offered by Mr.
Garfield,but were not adopted,being after some discussion,
laid on the table.---Resolved,that with the opening of the
next College year the Green house department be made a sec-
tion of the department of Horticulture and Landscape Garden-
ing. Resolved,that Mr.Knapper shall remain in immediate
charge of the section and his title shall be "Foreman of Con-
servatory and grounds". Resolved,that the Prof.of Horticul-
ture, under whose general management the section shall be pla-
ced,be hereby requested to utilized the plant of conservatory
and forcing houses as far as practicable,for the propagation
of plants and shrubbery for the embellishment of the College
grounds;for the work of the Horticultural section of the Ex-
periment Station;and especially for the instruction of stu-
dents in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening.
[Detroit
Exposition]
It was resolved that Mr.Garfield be a special committee
on the question of making an exhibit at the Detroit Exposition.
[State Fair]
It was resolved that all of the departments of the Col-

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lege be requested to make as large an exhibit at the State Fair as
possible.
[Dr. Palmer]
It was resolved that Dr.Palmer be requested to go to To-
ronto as delegate of the Board to the meeting of the Association
for the promotion of Scientific Agriculture.
[Fungi]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
Fungi,not exceeding $15.00 in price,to be charged to the Botanical
Special Appropriation.

[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of Science be
conferred upon Prof.C.E.Smith of Schoolcraft for proficiency in
English.
[ " ]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of Science be
conferred upon Mr.Chas.S.Crandall for excellence in the theory and
practice of Horticulture.
[ " ]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of Science be
conferred upon Mr.Hiram T.French for proficiency in the theory and
practice of Agriculture.
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of Bachelor of Science
be conferred upon the following named 43 members of the class of
1889 in consideration of their having completed the prescribed
course of study and in accordance with the recommendation of the
Faculty of the College,viz.Of the Agricultural Course,
David Anderson Jr., Arthur D.Baker, Ray S.Baker,
Birtley K.Canfield, George L.Chase, Lemuel Churchill,
Frederic N.Clark, Louis A.Clinton, Will Curtis
Gager C.Davis, William E.Davis, John W.Earle,
David A.Garfield, Ellsworth A.Holden, Perry G.Holden,
Oliver C.Hollister, William Lightbody, Ernest G.Lodeman,
Alfred L.Marhoff, Harry A.Martin, Thomas F.McGrath,
Alexander Moore, Frank J.Niswander, John W.O'Bannon,
Frank M.Paine, Walter S.Palmer, Lindsay W.Rice,
Waldo E.Rohnert, William L.Rossman, Frank M.Seibert,
Mary M.Smith, Hobart A.Steward, Charles H.Todd,
James W.Toumey, Howard E.Weed, Arthur G.Wilson,
Robert H. Wilson; and of the Mechanical Course,
Rolland J.Cleland, George L.Flower, George J.Jenks,
Edward N.Pagelson, Orlando J.Root, William H.VanDevort.
The Board adjourned to meet at the College at 8-30 a.m.

Agricultural College,Mich.
August 20th 1889, 8-30 a.m.
The Board reconvened as per adjournment,with all of the
members present.
[Johnson afc]
It was resolved that the following account of Prof.John-
son's be allowed and the Secretary instructed to pay the same,viz.
One book case fitted in alcove,------------------ $25.oo
23 window screens at 50 cents each,------------ 11.50
4 screen doors and fixtures at $1.25 each, ------ 5.oo
1 water hydrant, ------------------------------------- 4.50 $46.oo

It was resolved that the Board accompany Prof.Johnson
on a tour of inspection over the farm premises after the installa-
tion ceremonies.
It was resolved that Gov.Luce be requested to preside at
the inauguration of President Clute.
After signing the diplomas of the graduating class, the
board took a recess to attend the Commencement and Inaugural exer-
cises and reconvened at 5.30 p.m. with all the members present ex-
cept Mr.Garfield who had been called home by telegram.
[Cattle Sale]
(see p. 571)
It was resolved that a public auction sale of forty head
of cattle be held in October under the direction of Mr.Butterfield
It was resolved that the selection of cattle for the
above sale be made by Mr.Butterfield.
It was resolved to proceed to the election of the Assis-
tant Professor of English Literature and Modern Languages.

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[A.A. Clark]
The first ballot,which was informal,resulted in 4 votes for
Mr.A.Arnold Clark and 3 votes for Mr.A.B.Noble.The second ballot,
which was a formal one, gave 5 votes for Mr.Clark and 2 votes for
Mr.Noble and Mr.Clark was declared duly elected.
[E. Davenport]
It was unanimously resolved that Mr.Eugene Davenport be
elected professor of Agriculture for one year, beginning August26th
at a salary of 1800.oo per year and the use of the house hereto-
fore occupied by Prof.Johnson.
[Agrl. Labty.]
It was resolved that the Building Committee,with the ad-
dition of the Prof. of Agriculture,be instructed to adopt a plan
and to proceed with the erection of an Agricultural laboratory
within the appropriation at once.
The Board adjourned to meet at the Capitol on Tuesday
Sept.10th at 7.30 p.m. HenryG.ReynoldsSecy

Lansing,Mich.Tuesday,Sept.10th,1889
The Board met pursuant to adjournment,in their office at
the Capitol at 7.30 p.m.with all the members present except Mr.
Butterfield,who was detained in attendance on the Executive com-
mittee of the State Agricultural Society.
The minutes of the meetings of Aug.19th & 20th were read
and approved.

[Expt. Stn. funds]
It was resolved that of the Experiment Station funds as
appropriated by vote of Aug.6th,the following deductions be made,-
From the amount devoted to the Farm Department, $500.oo
" " " " " " Garden " 100.oo
" " " " " " Library, 300.oo $900.o
and that the amount thus saved be devoted to the payment of sala-
ries as follows, -To the Director, Oscar Clute, ---------------- $300.oo
To the Secretary & Treasurer,H.G.Reynolds,-------------- 300.oo
" " Zoological Department, F.J.Niswander, ----------- 300.oo $900.oo
[Bookkeeping]
It was resolved that Mr. J.N.Estabrook the Assistant Sec
retary,be requested to teach the class in Book keeping this term.
[Farm Inventory]
It was resolved that the Committee on Farm Management
make a full inventory of the property of the Farm Department as it
is delivered to the care of Prof.Davenport.
[A.B. Noble]
Mr.A.A.Clark having declined to accept the Assistant Pro
fessorship fo English Literature and Modern Languages,it was re-
solved that Mr.A.B.Noble be appointed to that position from Sept.
1st at the rate of $1200.oo per annum.
[E.A. Burnett]
It was resolved on recommendation of Prof.Davenport, that
Mr.E.A.Burnett be elected Farm Assistant to succeed Mr.H.T.French
at a salary of $600.oo per annum,one half of which shall be paid
from the College current account and one half from the Experiment
Station funds;also that Mr.Perry G.Holden be elected Assistant in
Experiments to succeed Miss Alice Johnson,at a salary of $300.oo
per annum.all to be paid from the Experiment Station funds.
[Fire loss]
A communication from Mr.&Mrs.Pryer relative to loss of a
year ago last spring in Williams Hall,was laid on the table.
[Cattle Sale]
It was resolved that the public sale arranged for at the
last meeting be abandoned and that Mr.Butterfield and Prof.Daven-
port be requested to dispose of such animals as in their judgment
should be sold,as fast as opportunity offers.
[Stock purchase]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
purchase for the Farm Dept. a Poland China boar,a Shropshire buck
and a Merino buck.
[Cisterns]
It was resolved that the application to.have two cis-
terns for Howard Terrace be referred to the Building Commmittee
with power to act.
[Shop Tools etc]
It was resolved that Prof.Durand be authorized to expend
from the Special mechanical fund $200.oo for shop tools,including
a power planer.
[Seed Distribution.]
It was resolved that Professors Davenport and Taft be
authorized to distribute,in their discretion,amont the students of
the College,samples of the best products of the Farm and Garden
for seed.
[Mail list]
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the Experiment Station mailing list set up in forms ready for the
printer and to purchase the necessary type &c. for the same.
andA formal acceptance by Prof. Davenport of the chair of
Agriculture and his resignation of the position heretofore held
by him received and placed on file with the Secretary.
The Board then adjourned to Monday October 7th at half
past seven o'clock at the Capitol HenryG.ReynoldsSecy.

Lansing,Mich.,Monday,October 7th,1889.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Absent were Gov. Luce
and Mr Palmer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and
approved.

[Shropshires
Poland China]
It was resolved that Mr Butterfield and Prof Davenport
be authorized to purchase six Shropshire ewes,as good as may be
had, and two Poland-China sows.
[Terms of Service on
Expt Station]
It was resolved that the Experiment Station employees
are expected to devote their whole time for the whole year to the
service of the Station,except as they may be granted leave of
absence by the Station Council.
[Heater in
Prof Cook's house]
It was resolved that Prof Cook be authorized to put such
heating arrangements into the house occupied by him as he desires,
at his own expense.
[Stereopticon]
It was resolved that the College officers arranging for
the institutes be requested to plan for an exhibit of college
stereopticon views at each institute.
It was resolved that Mr Garfield be a committee to
arrange with Dr Beal in reference to the engagement of an assistant
in the department of Botany.
[DL.& N.R.R.]
It was resolved that the Board ask of the D.L.& N.R.R.
the sum of $800. for the right of way across the college farm, that
being the amount that was paid for the same right of way by the
C.& G.T.R.R.
[Stahl bill]
It was resolved that the [illegible in original] Secretary be instructed
to ask Mr Stahl to correct the charge on bill of May 18th. for 4
brushes at $2.35 each less deduction of $25. authorized by Mr Turner.
[Johnson " ]
[Turner " ]
It was resolved that the bill of Prof Johnson be app-
roved for $16.60, and that the bill of James Turner for $47. be
paid.
[Conger]
It was resolved that Sergt Conger be given leave of
absence for three days to attend the Sanitary Convention at Pontiac
Adjourned to 8.30 p.m.
Agricultural College, Mich. October 8
9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present. except
Col.McCreery who had gone to Grand Rapids.
[C.F. Wheeler
Expt St.Asst.]
It was resolved that Mr C.F.Wheeler of Hubbardstown be
elected assistant to Prof. Beal in the department of Botany of the
Experiment Station,under the arrangement that the salary for the
position shall for the remainder of this c
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