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Lansing, Mich., Jan. 3, - 1893
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All present but the Governor.
Minutes of the meeting of Dec 13 to 15 were read and
approved.
[Dr Beal
Communication]
A communication from Dr Beal was read and
ordered placed on file
[Hillsdale Fair
Expenses]
It was resolved that the Hillsdale Fair Association
be requested to pay the expenses of the college
exhibit at Hillsdale.
[Committee on
salaries
between the
College &
Exp. Station.]
It was resolved that the President of the Board and
the chairman of the committee on employees be ap-
pointed a special committee to inquire into the ad-
justment of salaries between the college and Exper-
iment Station, with the special object in view of
ascertaining if the labor performed by employees
under these salaries, is also adjusted in a manner
to comport with the arrangement of salaries, and to
report back to the Board at its convenience
[Dr Grange
and
Worlds Fair]
It was resolved that the vote be reconsidered by
which Dr Grange was instructed not to accept con
trol of the Veterinary exhibit at Chicago. The matter
was laid on the table till morning.
Adjourned to 9.A.M. at the Capitol
HenryG Reynolds, Secy.
Lansing, Mich. Jan 4 – 1893
9.A.M.
Board reconvened with same members present.
[Prices paid
for cleaning]
It was resolved that the price paid for cleaning
at the college be limited to 12½¢ per hour. and
that the chairman of committee on Finances be in-
structed not to approve any such bills at a high-
-er. rate.

[Wood on Farm.]
[Sale of 6
Heifers.]
[Bonus for
trading team.]
It was resolved that no more wood be cut on the
college farm this winter. Also that six Short-horn
heifers be sold under the direction of the Farm Committee.
Also that not to exceed $15000 be put at the disposal of Prof
Harwood to be used as a bonus in trading the team
(black & gray mares) for a better team.
[Van Devoort
Ass't Prof.]
[Davis for
increase salary.]
It was resolved that the motion to make Mr. Van-
Dervoorts an assistant professor, be laid on the table
Also that the application of Mr Davis for an increase
of salary be laid on the table temporarily.

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[Land Appraisal]
It was resolved that Mr E A Holden be authorized
to look over and reappraise college lands on the
basis of the proposition filed by him, ($50.00 for re-
appraisal of lands in Benzie, Manistee, and Grand-
Traverse counties) in counties hereon after to be named
and report at his earliest convenience
[Birds of Mich.]
Resolved that the Birds of Michigan prepared by Prof
Cook be published as an Experiment Station bulletin
$12500 to be used for illustrations
[Bind Bulletins.]
Also. That the sum of $10000 be appropriated for bind
ing bulletins and other pamphlets for the Experiment
Station library.
[Legislation Memorial]
It was resolved that the secretary be requested to draw
up a memorial to the Legislature, to be presented
to the Board at its next meeting, setting forth the
reasons for placing the management of the college
lands in charge of the Board of Agriculture.
[Boxes for W. Fair]
Resolved that five hundred boxes for exhibiting grains
and seeds, be procured for the Columbian Exposition
[Frames " " " ]
Resolved that $13750/100 be appropriated for the purchase of
frames and mats for photographs and drawings
from the [Tree Hand?] & Zoological departments for
the Columbian Exposition
[Herbraium]
Resolved that $18725/100 be appropriated for the purchase
of 2341 species, herbarium specimens.
Recess. till 3 P.M. HenryGReynolds, Secy.
January 4 3 P.M.
Board reconvened with same members present.
[Vety. Exhibit]
It was resolved to take from the table the question of
Dr Granges care of the Veterinary Exhibit at the Worlds
Fair. As a substitute for the resolution adopted at
the last meeting, it was resolved that Dr Grange be re
quested to take charge of the Veterinary. Alcove in the
Co operative Experiment Station exhibit at the Colum-
bian Exposition in accordance with the circular of
H.R. Armsby, Chairman of the committee
[World's Fair]
Resolved that the heads of the departments of Agriculture
Horticulture, botany, zoology, Veterinary and Chemistry
are hereby requested to contribute to the 500 feet of
College space in the Michigan state exhibit, and
as they are able.
[D. Woodman]
Resolved that President Clute be requested to corre-
spond with Mr David Woodman and learn the

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lowest sum for which he will prepare his grasses,
grains, etc. for the Michigan exhibit and if he will
do this for a reasonable sum, to engage him to do
it at his own home.
[Coöp. Exhibit]
It was resolved that, so far as we have the material
in hand, we comply with the request to participate
in the coöperative College exhibit at the World's Fair
It was resolved that Mr Phelps be excused from further
attendance at this meeting
Adjourned to 9. A.M. Jan'y 5.
HenryGReynolds. Secy.
January 5th 1893. 9. A.M.
Board reconvened. All present but the Governor & Mr Phelps
[Vacation employees.]
The committee on employees reported, recommending
the continuation of the following vacation labor.
For the Experiment Station.
Farm Dept. Mr Harvey & Mr. Baker.
For the Columbian Exposition, Farm Dept.
Messrs. Woodworth. Scott, Hall & Welinder.
Botanical Dep't, Messrs. Paddock and Andrews, part
time on herbarium work for the college.
Entomological. Dept. Mr V. Howe, half time.
For the Library. Messrs. Lake, Brooks & Goss.
General Exhibit. Labels, Mr Stutsman.
Report was accepted and adopted.
It was resolved that an additional man, (Mr Brooks)
be employed in the Library for not more than one month.
[Apportionment
of Funds]
It was resolved that the Secretary of the Board, the
chairman of the Farm committee, and the chairman
of the Finance committee, be appointed a special com
mittee to apportion the resources of the college for the
balance of the fiscal year for current account, Experiment
Station and Worlds. Fair.
Resolved that all actions of the Board appropriating
moneys from any of the funds with which we have
to deal, be contingent upon the condition of such
funds as apportioned, and become operative only as
there are apportioned funds to draw upon.
Adjourned to Thursday January 26th at 7.30 P.M.
HenryGReynolds, Secy.

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January 5 – 1893
[Abbot
Resolutions]
Report of committee on resolutions concerning the
death of Dr. Abbott
The committee charged with the duty of placing on
the records of the State Board of Agriculture words ex-
pressive of the feelings of the members of the Board
concerning the loss of Dr Abbot reported the following.
In the death of Dr Abbott we are reminded of a vigorous
life work wrought out for the good of the Michigan State
Agricultural College. To him more than any other man
belongs the honor of placing this institution in the ad-
vance line of schools of its class in the world. He brought
culture, genius and earnest, well directed and persistent labor
to press forward the its interests, and during the darkest days of
its history never for one moment wavered in his loyalty
to the cause of Agricultural education
Although for many years he labored under all the dif-
ficulties and discouragements thrown about a field of ed-
ucation at once unpopular with educators, and un
appreciated by those in whose especial interests it was
worked, he still commanded the respect and confidence of
all, and lived to see his own method copied throughout
the nation. His name will always be identified with
our college as its moulding spirit, and whatever of honor,
power, or influence it may acquire on the side of indus-
trial education will have its root in the impetus given it
by Dr Abbot while he occupied its executive chair.
We desire thus to express our convictions in the recorded
minutes of the Board of control of the college as a tribute
of respect to the noble life now passed to another sphere
which was spent in behalf of the instutition that is now
under our guardianship.

Franklin Wells.
Chas. W. Garfield.
Committee

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Lansing, Mich. Jan 5 – 1893.
[Apportionment]
The committee apppointed by the Board of Agriculture at its meet-
ing this day in Lansing, to apportion the resources of the col-
lege for the balance of the fiscal year for Current, Account, Exper-
iment Station, and Worlds. Fair, and consisting of the Secretary
of the Board, the chairman of the Finance Committee, and the
chairman of the Farm committee, met at the college and u-
nanimously agreed upon the following apportionment.
Worlds Fair Funds
Wax models of Fruits and Vegetables $500.00
Expenses of transportation, installation and attend.-
-ance, after leaving the college 1200.00
Farm Dept. For college exhibit. 300.
" " " State " 300.
The wages paid Messrs. Woodworth, Scott, Hall &
Welinder to come out of these accounts. also the
proportion used of Mr Stutsmans labor.
Horticultural Dept. inclusive of share Strutsmans time 250.
Mechanical " " " " " " 300.
Chemical " " " " " " 200.
Zoological " " " " " "
besides six frames 150.
Botanical, Dept, including time of Ruddock and 150.
Andrews. & share of Stutsmans time
Veterinary Dep't. " " 200.
Frames for photographs, Free Hand & Zoological drawings 137.50
Examination papers. 25.
Contingent fund 41.87
Total balance remaining unspent. January 1 – 1893 3754.37
The above apportionment to include all expenditures for the
exhibits in the 1000 feet of the College Educational Exhibit, in
the 500. feet of space in the State Agricultural Exhibit. and in the
Cooperative Exhibit. of Agricultural Colleges.
Experiment Station Funds.
Pay Roll. for six months, January to June inclusive. $4310.
Farm Dept. including all labor, feed, etc. 350.
Hort. " " " " " " 225.
Chemical " " " " " 115.
Collection of Commercial Fertilizers. samples 60.
Botanical Dept. 60.
Zoological " 15.
Grayling Sub Station $100. & Mr. Palmers salary $150 250.
Forward $5385.

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Forward Experiment Station $5385.00
South Haven. Sub-Station $150. Mr Lyons salary $250. 400.
Library, binding Bulletins $100. Zoological books $2500. etc $175. 300.
Veterinary exhibit on Cooperative Exhibit of Experiment
Stations, including services of Dr Johnson 450.
Weather Service 65.
Contingent Fund 220.
Total available Jun 1. to June 30 1893 7020.00

Current Account Funds.
Farm Dept. Labor, Farm House 1200.
Team, Tools, repairs, food, lives stock & all other items 800.
Horticultural Dept. Labor. besides Bochringer, + Pay Roll 1010.
Team, tools, repairs, feed, vaults, ice, greenhouse etc 550.
Mechanical Dept. including wages of Paul. Theodore
and all expenses for apparatus and other purposes 750.
Heating, Lighting, & Cleaning
Fuel 3600.
Oil $60., Cleaning, at not to exceed 12½¢ pe hour $120. 180.
All other expenses including Pay Roll 1044.
Pay Roll, including Curtis, Edgerton, Groesbeck, Newman,
Blood, Bochringer and two janitors 17682.
Library, including Miss White 4½ mo's. Goss & Lake each
12/3 months, and Brooks 1 month 650.
Chemical Dept. 420.
Botanical " , including $18700 for herbaria bought 550.
Zoological " , including Lowe for one month 100.
Physical " 150.
Military " 90.
Veterinary " 60.
Mathematical " 60.
Drafting " 60.
English " 60.
Offices, postage, printing, stationary, Advertisements, Sundry.
services, Telephone & telegraph, stenographer, etc. 900.
Miscellaneous, Hymn books land appraisal choir.
hospital, reading circle, & sundry 372.50
Building fund, Krentill $312.00 Stringham $273. sundry $135 720.
Contingent fund 3000.
Total 33594.50
This is classified as follows
Academic, Payroll including Curtiss, Newman, Groesbeck
but not including Raul. Theodore, Miss White, Lowe, Goss

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Luke, Brooks, Scott, Woodworth, Paddock, Andrews, O.B. Hall,
Harvey, L.H. Baker, Welinder, or Stutsman 16668.
Horticultural. Dept, Bochringer in the Greenhouse. 210.
Heating, Cleaning & Lighting, Edgerton Blood. Elderkin &OBryan 804.
Total 17682.00
Henry. G. Reynolds.\
Chas. W. Garfield. | Committee.
I.H. Butterfield /

Lansing. Mich. Jan 26 – 1893.
7.30 P.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present but Mr.
Chamberlain.
Minutes of the meeetings of Jan 3 – 4 – 5 were read and approved.
[J. McCracken]
It was resolved that Mr McCrackens salary be paid for.
the balance of the twelve months of his engagement.
[Fair in 1893
Hillsdale afc]
It was resolved that all invitations to exhibit at fairs during
the year 1893 be declined in view of the Worlds Fair demands.
Also that the Hillsdale Fair account be referred to the
committee on Finance.
.Adjourned to 9. A.M. Jan 27. at the Capitol
HenryGReynolds, Secy.
Lansing, Jan 27 – 9. A.M.
Board reconvened; all present but the Governor and Mr Cham-
berlain.
[World's Fair]
It was resolved that the Secretary have a set of reports for
the Cooperative College Exhibit, and a set of text books, if the funds
can be obtained for the same, with a case or not, in the dis-
cretion of the Secretary.
[College Physician]
1. Resolved that the recommendation of the Faculty. with regard.
to good health at the college be approved. and that the Faculty.
of the college are hereby authorized to levy the assessment as
contemplated in the report, and to employ a physician at its
discretion.
The resolution referred to was adopted by the Faculty Jan. 23d.,
as. follows:
The Faculty shall secure the services of some reputable
physician to give medical service to any person residing
on the college premises, who may desire such service, to
have general supervision of the hospital when needed and
to direct disinfection and fumigation if required.
2. A tax of ten cents a week, shall be collected from every
resident on the college premises during residence. This fund

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shall pay all charges for physician, medicines, hospital
charges and nurses, but any person sent to the hospital shall
pay for board at current rates
3. Each person shall be entitled to the services of the college
physician with-out further charge, but shall not be re
-quired to accept such services provided he employ another
physician whose charges he shall pay out of his own fund
4. Patients shall be sent to the hospital only by order
of the physician, except in cases of emergency, when they
may be sent there temporarily by the president, the physician
to determine whether or not they shall continue in the
hospital.
5. The necessity of employing nurses at the hospital, the
number and pay of the same. shall be determined by the
president of the college, and the college physician
6. If any person except in the discharge of his official duty
shall voluntarily expose himself to infectious or contagious
disease, and shall be quarantined in the hospital there-
for, he shall defray the expense for such detention from
his own funds.
7. In cases of a severe epidemic, if the hospital charges
including nurses and disinfection shall exceed the funds
for that purpose, the excess shall be paid by the college
In cases of such epidemics, the isolation and detention
of infected persons is for the safety of the community and
not simply for the recovery of the infected persons. Mani-
festly, it is unjust to compel the infected sick person to pay
all the expenses required for the protection of the community
The interruption of college exercises and the loss of public
confidence will more than offsett any expenses of a
properly managed quarantine instituted at the first outbreak
8. If any balance remain at the close of the year, this
shall remain as a health fund for the succeeeding year
9. This plan shall be considered as tentative only, and
shall remain in force one year.

R.C. Kedzie
H. Edwards.
L.R. Taft.
Committee
[Herdsman]
It was resolved that $8.00 be paid for a substitute for the
herdsman at the time he was away on a vacation
Recess to 1.00 P.M.

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93
.Lansing. Jan 27 – 1. P.M.
Board reconvened.
It was resolved that when we adjourn it be to Monday, March 6th
at 7.20. P.M. at the capital.
It was resolved that the committee on Experiment Station be
given further time to report on the matters referred to them
[M.S. to HE Chapin]
It was resolved, on reccommendation of the Faculty, that the
degree of Master of Science. be conferred on. Prof. H.E. Chapin of
Athens, Ohio, and the corresponding diploma be issued on receipt of fee.
[Cuts for bulletin]
It was resolved. that two cuts be procured for a bulletin on
"Spurry"
[Farm Foreman]
It was resolved that the engagement of a foreman for the farm
be left with the Farm committee with power to. act.
[Photographs]
It was resolved that the committee on Worlds. Fair be author-
ized to spend $70.00 for photographs.
Adjourned to March 6th at 7.30. P.M.
HenryGReynolds. Secy.


Lansing. March 6th 1893.
Capitol 7.30 P.M
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members present. Wells, Butterfield, Garfield, Glidden, Phelps,
Chamberlain. Clute and the Secretary.
The reading of the mintues was dispensed with.
It was resolved that we proceed to the organization of the
Board by electing by ballot. a President, Secretary and Treas-
urer.
[Prest. Wells
reelected]
The first ballot for Pres. resulted in 5 votes for Mr. Franklin
Wells, and one vote for Mr Henry Chamberlain.
Mr. Wells was declared elected and accepted the position.
[also Secy. Reynolds]
The ballot for Secretary resulted in 7 votes for Henry G. Reynolds.
Messrs. Fulton & Stutz appeared on behalf of the Columbian
Society of the College. asking for the room of the attic of the
Botanical Laboratory.
Messrs. Wight and Harvey prsented an application from the
Hesperian Society asking the use of the wood shed formerly oc-
cupied by Club. C.
The applications were referred to the committee on Buildings
[Birds of Mich.]
It. was resolved that the sum granted for illustrations to
Prof. Cooks. bulletin on the "Birds of Michigan" be increased
from $125.00 to $156.03.

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[Winter Course]
It was resolved that Professors Harwood, Taft, Beal, Grange
Cook, Brechenridge and R.C. Kedzie be requested to pre-
pare a course of study for a Winter Course at the College
and to report the same to the Board.
It was resolved that we adjourn to 10.00 A M at the
College


College, March 7th 10. A.M
The Board reconvened with the same members present
It was resolved that we proceed to the election by
ballot of a College Treasurer
[Treas B.F. Davis
reelected]
The first ballot resulted in 5 votes for Mr. B.F. Davis
and 1 vote for Mr C.H. Osband. Mr Davis was declared
elected
[Witstock: Foreman]
The committee on Farm management reported the
engagement on Feb. 15th of Mr Ernest Witstock as fore-
man of the farm at a salary of $600.00 per year. the
use of the house and furniture. on condition that he
furnish board, washing, and lodging. for farm and garden
laborers at $2.50. per week, and at 15 cents per meal for
transients. He to furnish fuel and all other supplies,
and to keep the furniture good except for ordinary wear
and tear. The report was accepted and adopted.
Dr. Shank came in at this point and presented a bill
for medical services rendered in 1892.
[Cut Wood]
It was resolved that the Supt. of the Farm be authorized.
to cut 37. cords of wood to fill contract with Club.
It was resolved that the Farm committee and the Supt.
of the Farm be authorized to sell the black, and the gray
mares belonging to the Farm Dept.
[De horning.]
It was resolved that the calves of this year be treated for
the prevention of the growth of horns, under the direction
and discretion of the farm committee.
[Mumford-Worlds Fair]
It was resolved that Mr. F.B. Mumford be delegated to go to
Chicago to prepare the 500 feet of State Space for the Ag-
ricultural Exhibit, and to install the same.
[ " " ]
It was resolved that a person to be selected by the
President be delegated to go to Chicago to attend the prep
aration of the College space in the Educational Exhibit
and to install our exhibit in the same.
[Bay teams]
It was resolved that the Prest. of this Board, Mr. Butterfield
of the Farm committee, and Mr Phelps of the committee
on Horticulture be a committee to purchase a team

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for the Farm, and one for the Garden at its earliest con-
venience, with full authority to act at its own discretion.
[Military losses]
It was resolved that Lieut. Lewis is heregy authorized to
spend $15.90 to replace articles of Military Equipment that have
been lost.
[Seed Analysis]
It was resolved that the Consulting Botanist of the Experiment
Station be hereby empowered to devote his time, except for
other duties required by the Board, to the analysis of
seeds to detect adulteration of the same
The comittee on Hort. reported recommending the purchase
of a team. and harness for the Hort. Dept. The report
was accepted and adopted.
Recess for noon.
College, March 7, 1.30 P.M.
[Botanic frames]
It was resolved that $35.00 be devoted from current contingent
fund for the purchase of frames for the Botanical Worlds
Fair Exhibit.
[Dr Shank]
It was resolved that the Secretary, and chairman of the Finance
committee be authorized to settle with Drs. Shank and Hyatt
on such basis as can be agreed upon, and with the
understanding on the part of the Board that the
individuals attended are justly answerable for their
respective portions of the bill.
[Plank walks]
It was resolved that the Expenditure of $8000 from the con-
tingent fund is authorized for planks and material for
walks, under the direction of Prof. Taft.
[Privy]
It was resolved that Prof Taft and the Secretary be requested
to procure plans, and erect privy or two privies at Wells Hall.
[Hesperians]
[Columbians]
It was resolved that the wood shed and hall of Club. C. be as-
signed to the Hesperian Society, and that the dining room,
kitchen, and store room of Club C. be assigned to the Colum-
bian Society. provided that the societies make any alterations
necessary at their own expense, and only as approved by the
Pres. and Secretary.
[Fill Area]
Resolved that the depressed area forming the rear entrance
of. Club C. be closed up, filled up, and the door replaced
by a window.
[Wms H. Roof]
Resolved that Williams Hall roof be repaired as soon
as possible.
[$338. Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that $338.00 be appropriated from
Current Contingent. funds for the purchase of the
following apparatus for the Mechanical Dept.
per estimates of Prof. Breckinridge

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1. Office Desk. $30.00
1. Planimeter. 23.00
1. Lazy Tongs 8.00
1. Hydraulic Ram. 17.00
1. Pair Thompsons Indicator Springs 125.00
2. Pyrometers 28.00
2. Steam Pipe Thermometers 12.00
1. Square Engine Counters 25.00
2. Pair Platform Scales 70.00 $338.00
[Hospital]
It was resolved that $5.00 be allowed Mr. Elderkin for
extra labor in the case of Mr. McCracken.
[ " ]
It was resolved that $8.00 be allowed Mr. Elderkin for gar-
ments destroyed after Mr McCrackins death
Resolved that when we adjourn it be to Monday, April
10th at 7.30 P.M at the Capital.
Moved that $75.00 or as much thereof as may be nec-
essary be appropriated from the Current Contingent.
funds for exhibit of examination papers at the Worlds
Fair. Not seconded.
The committee on Experiment Station made a written
report on the work of the coming season, and ex-
penditures for the fiscal year commencing July 1st 1893. The report was accepted and adopted and ordered placed
on file, as follows:
[Expt. Sta. Report]
Report of Experiment Station Committee.
The committee on Experiment Station having carefully
considered the report of the Station Council. on the
work of the station for the fiscal year 1893-4, report
and recommend as follows.
[Salaries]
That the salarys remain as at present.
[Farm $2000.]
That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars $2000.00. be set apart
for the use of the Agriculturist to pay for labor, material
tools etc. in experiments relating to crops, stock feeding etc.
as outlined.
[Smut II]
Investigations regarding the cause, and prevention of Smut
in Corn, Wheat, Oats and Barley, best methods of treat-
ment of seed, or other methods of prevention. We recom
-mend that this experiment be first on the list. and
to receive all the attention necessary to a complete
solution of the problem if possible, and that the Bot-
-anist and Chemist be instructed to co-operate with
the Agriculturist in this work.

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[Corn]
II. Experiments with corn, varieties, methods of planting and
cultivation, improvement in yield etc.
[Oats]
III. Continuation of plats of varieties of Oats, but all va-
rieties falling below an average for two seasons should be
dropped. Recommend field testing of methods of cultivation
with variety whose value is established, on sod, fall and
spring plowed, on clean stubble not plowed, to determine rel-
ative yield and cost
[Wheat]
4. Wheat in plats, but recommend dropping varieties not prov-
ing worthy as with Oats; crossing varieties with a view to im-
provement in yield and quality: testing new varieties.
[Grasses]
5. Grasses: testing promising new varieties not in general use,
for meadow and pasture.
[Forage & Green Manure]
6. Forage plants, and plants for green manuring, So-Ja Bean,
Millet. Cow Pea, Lathyrus Sylvestris, Spurry etc.
[Plats to be 1 Acre
or more]
7. In experiments with grain to test comparative yield, should
be in plats of at least one acre. We do not consider that
results of yield in small plats of one-tenth of an acre as
having any but a "suggestive" vaue. and should not be
sent out as a determinating of yield of any variety
[Feeding Sheep
Rape]
8. Feeding Experiments. Rape experiment with sheep and lambs
Advise that both sheep and lambs. be used in this experiment
and that a number of each be kept on good pasture grass
during the fall to determine the effect of Rape on following
winter feeding. That half of the sheep and lambs be shorn
about January 1st. to show the relative profit of shearing or
not shearing of both sheep and lambs.
The feeding of these sheep and lambs may continue through
the winter for this purpose and to ascertain the value of
different grains and forage for winter feeding.
[Silage]
9. Sundry experiments recommended by the Agriculturist as
Effect of Silage on Milk, Commercial value of Ensilage etc are
advised.
[Dehorning]
[Nutrition Ratio]
The effect of de-horning may be tested on certain young
cattle to be fed. The effect of narrow Vs. wide nutritive
ratios of grain in growing animals, fattening, and milk
production.
[Potatoes]
We advise the continuation of the experiments with potatoes
by the Hort. Dept, but that the results obtained by the
Agricultural Dept. in 1892 be published in bulletin.
We recommend that the experiments in the Agricultural Dept
be considered in the following order as to importance
and that if in the opinion of the Agriculturist, after careful

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consideration the fund appropriated is not sufficient to
conduct all of them, those last named be dropped in
order untill the sum named shall cover the expense
[Order of Importance]
1. Smut.
2. Rape. and Sheep and Lamb feeding.
3. Corn.
4. Oats.
5. Feeding experiments other than sheep.
6. Wheat.
7. Grasses.
8. Forage, and green manuring plants.
9. Sundry experiments.
[Chemist - $400.00]
We recommend that the work for the Chemist as reported
by the council be adopted and the sum of $400.00 be ap-
propriated for this work.
[Horticulturist]
We recommend the adoption of the council report on work
for the Hort. Dept. with the addition of the experiment with
potatoes. That the sum of $1800.00 be approprited for
labor, material, tools etc. as per estimates of the Horti-
culturist.
[Botanist]
The Consulting Botanist is authorized to begin the in-
vestigation of fungi affecting farm and garden crops,
and in coooperation with the agriculturist to note the
benefit if any, that may be gained by destroying all smut-
-ted parts of corn plants upon one acre of ground planted
with corn. This last is properly included in the exper-
iment first named for the Agricultural Dept. "The study of
Smut in Grain"
Recapitulation
[Funds]
Salaries. as [now?]. amount to $9420.00
For Agricultural Dept. 2000.
For Horticultural " 1800.
For Chemical " 400.
For Grayling work 600. $14220.
... Apiary 500.
$14720.

Grayling Station.
[Grayling
management
treatment]
We recommend that the Grayling Experiment farm be
under the management of the Agriculturist of the station
with power to employ a local Supt. to act under his di-
rection at a salary not exceeding $300.00 per year.
2. That all further experiments be conducted with ref-
erence to improving the soil by means of green crops

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which experience has demonstrated to be best suited to this
purpose, testing plants or crops of promising new varieties
adopted to such soil and climate, the application of cheap
fertilizers known to be useful on such soils: and that
crops grown except for plowing in, be such as are needed
on farms for actual use in feeding stock or providing
food. Reference in their selection to be had from the ex
perience obtained on this farm, and of farmers in that sec-
-tion. and the adaptation of varieties to soil and climate: to
the end that such experiment may demonstrate whether
this land can be improved and made to grow farm or
other paying crops. at an expense which will warrant its
occupancy for farming purposes..
[Expense]
3. That the sum of $600.00 be appropriated for labor
and expenses other than salary of Supt.
We advise that no more land be cleared for the present
I.H. Butterfield,
Henry Chamberlain
Committee
Adjourned to Monday April 10th. 7.30 PM. at the Capitol.



Lansing. Mich., April 10 – 1893
Capitol, 7.30. P.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Members. present. Wells, Chamberlain, Butterfield, Glidden,
Phelps, Garfield, Clute. and Governor Rich
Secy. Reynolds being absent Mr. Garfield acted as clerk of
the session.
[Womans
Dept.]
Hon. A.T. Lindeman appeared before the Board and spoke
of two bills pending before the legislature, affecting the
college: one providing for a womans department, and the sec-
-ond providing a regular mill tax.
Geo. A. Hilton. representing the Bee Keepers of the state.
asked that the Experiment Station. devote $1500. per year
to experiments in apiary lines.
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie is hereby authorized to loan
the Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. the following articles.
2, Platinum Dishes.
2, Platinum Crucibles
1, Air Bath
2, Iron Lamp Stand

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[Dr Kedzie
Glass House]
It was resolved that Dr. Kedzie be authorized to erect a
temporary glass house, for use in experiments with
plants in the secretion of nitrogen, at a cost not exceed-
ing $75.00.
[Exp. Sta.
Entomological
Equip.]
It was resolved that G.C. Davis, Consulting Entomologist
of the Experiment Station, is authorized to procure the fol-
lowing.
6. Gallon Breeding Jars $3.88
12. ½ " " " 5.20
24. ¼ " " " 6.50
1 Large Exhibit. Jar for Worlds Fair 5.00 $20.58
[Dr. Edwards
Type writer]
It was resolved that Dr Edwards is authorized to procure
a type writer at a cost of $52.00.
It was resolved that C.F. Wheeler is authorized to procure
100 bottles of seeds of common weeds at a cost of $10.00
Adjourned to meet at the College at 9 A.M.

College, April 11, 9. A.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
[April Meeting]
Same members present with the exception of Gov. Rich.
Minutes of March meeting were read, and after being a-
mended slightly as to details were adopted.
Pres. Wells. announced the committees of the Board as
follows.
[Board Committees]
Finance. C.W. Garfield, A.C. Glidden.
Farm Management I.H. Butterfield, Edwin Phelps.
Botany and Horticulture. C.W. Garfield, Edwin Phelps
Buildings & Property A C. Gladden, I.H. Butterfield
Employees H Chamberlain, Glidden
Clute and C W Garfield
Farmers Institutes A.C. Glidden & C.W. Garfield.
Mechanical Dept. Henry Chamberlain, C.W. Garfield
Veterinary Dept. E. Phelps, I.H. Butterfield
Military Dept. C.W. Garfield, I.H. Butterfield
Land Grant. H. Chamberlain, E. Phelps
Weather Service A.C. Glidden, C.W. Garfield
Experiment Station I.H. Butterfield, H Chamberlain.
[Equipment
Bot Lab.]
It was resolved that the committee on Botany
and Horticulture is hereby empowered to authorize Dr. Beal
to procure such furniture for the Botanical Laboratory
as is of immediate necessity, as soon as the appro-
priation to purchase the same has been made by the
legislature.

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[Land illegible in original]
[D.M. & MR. Ry]
A communication from E.W. Allen, Marquette, Mich Acting
Land Commissioner. D.M & M R.R. Co relative to the establish
ment of a sub experiment station. was read to the Board
by Pres. Clute, and ordered placed on file
[Installing Ed.
Exhibit at
Chicago]
Pres. Clute reported that he had under resolution of the
Board, appointed Mr. G.C. Davis to install the Educational
Exhibit for the College at the Worlds Fair.
The following communication was read by Pres. Clute



Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D.C
Office of Expt. Stations. Mch 17. 1893.
Director C. Clute.
Agricultural College, Mich.
Dear Sir,
[Co-operative
College & Ex Sta
Exhibit]
The co-operative college and experiment station exhibit
will contain four laboratories. Two of these will be devoted
to Chemistry, one to Botany and one to Bacteria and Entomology
One chemical and one other laboratory will be in operation
in the morning of each day: the other two in the afternoon.
In them will be shown simple operations. the object of
which will be to make clear to the general public
some of the principals and methods of the work of
the colleges and stations.
Each laboratory will require the presence of one demon
stration each day. The work to be done by these demon-
strators will be largely, but not entirely planned for them.
Each demonstrator will be on duty for public demonstra-
tion during half of each day. In addition to this ser-
vice will be that involved in clearing up and preparing
for demonstration, which should not take any great amount
of time. It is therefor to be expected that each dem-
onstrator will be at liberty for nearly one half of each
day. It is necessary for us to request that the ex
periment stations detail to us for work in the labor-
atories at Chicago, for one calendar month and three
days each, 12 Chemists, 6 Botanists, and three Entomologists
The government will pay each demonstrator $60.00 leaving
any expense in exceess of that amount, to be provided
for by the arrangement between the stations and the
demonstrator. In addition to these demonstrators we
will need for the alcoves 2 demonstrators each month
or twelve in all. The conditions of pay and service
will be the same as for the other demonstrators. They
may be taken from any department of station work

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Kindly inform me how many more your station
can detail, the date at which it will be most con
venient to send them, their names and the kind of
work at which they have been engaged
I hope that you will be able to give this matter
your prompt attention. Yours very resp
A.W. Harris Director
[Attendants
on Co-operative
Exhibit at
Chicago]
It was resolved that the President of the College is
hereby authorized to detail four of the employees of the
College to assist in the cooperative college and exper-
iment station exhibit in Chicago, at such times as
may be agreed upon by the heads of departments here
and the authorities in Washington.
[Target Range]
The Military committee to whom was referred a com-
munication from Lieut. Lewis, concerning the location
of a target range, reported the following resolution and
moved its adoption.
It was resolved that Prof Lewis, Harwood and Vedder are
hereby appointed a committee to locate a target
range, and to prepare the same at a cost not to
exceed $7500
[Purchase of
Teams.]
The special committee consisting of Messrs. Wells. Phelps.
and Butterfield, authorized to purchase two teams for the
college. one for the Farm Dept and the other for the
Hort. Dept, reported the purchase of the same at an ag-
gregate expense of $57500
The committee on employees reported the following res-
olution which was adopted.
[Mr Davis
Time]
It was resolved that one half of the time of G.C. Davis
be given to his work as consulting entomologist, and
one half to assisting Prof. Cook in teaching, in laboratory
work and museum work, and that his salary be appor-
tioned at the same ratio to Exerpiment Station funds
and current funds: and that the salary of Mr. Davis be
at the rate of $1000.00 per year to commence March 1st
1893.
[Dr. Shank
Bill]
The committee appointed to settle with Dr Shank in its
discretion, for services rendered, reported a settlement for
$204.50/100 and presented Dr Shanks receipt, in full. Adopted.
[Dr Wellings]
A bill for Dr Wellings for services at the epidemic in 1892.
was presented. It was referred to the chairman of the Finance
committee and the Secy. with power to settle it in their
discretion. Recess till 1.30 P M.

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College. 1.30 P.M
[Scuttle Williams
Hall.]
The committee on Buildings recommended that a scuttle
be placed in the roof of Williams Hall so as to make
the roof accessible without entering through the rooms of
a society. Adopted.
[College Lands]
The committee on Land Grant spoke of progress in
the survey of college lands by Mr Golden and spoke
encouragingly of the results that would ensue from this
work.
[Harness for
Garden Team]
The committee on Botany and Horticulture to whom
was referred the matter of a purchase of a harness for the
new garden team, reported the following.
Resolved that Prof Taft is hereby authorized to buy a harness
for the new garden team at a cost not exceeding
$30.00. Adopted.
[Cordley Coll.
Insects]
The committee on Botany and Hort. to whom was referred
the communication from Prof. Cook. concerning the purchase
of the Cordley collection of insects, requested further time to
consdier the matter. Granted.
It was resolved that Mr. Vandervoort be made Asst. Prof. of
Mechanics.
[Clinton house
Rent]
It was resolved that Mr. Clinton be allowed for the six
months after April 1st 1893. at the rate of $12.00 per month in
lieu of rooms upon the college grounds. to pay for house rent.
It was resolved that the Farm committee be requested to
notify Mr. Burnett that his resignation is desired to take
effect at the end of the present college year
It was resolved that when we adjourn it be to Monday
May 8th 1893. at. 7.30. P.M.
Adjourned.



Lansing Mich. May 15. 1893.

Board meeting postponed by agreement to May. 15.
and Board met at the Capitol Monday evening
May 15 at 7.30 P.M.
Members present. Messrs. Wells. Chamberlain. Garfield
Butterfield. Glidden. Phelps. Clute and Sec'y Reynolds
Messrs Taylor and Hutchinson were present
and presented arguments for Experimentation in
Bee Culture.
[Howard Terrace
cellars]
It was resolved that the Committee on Buildings

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be requested to investigate. as to the condition
of Howard Terrace Cellars and Bachelor Hall
and report to the Board tomorrow.
Adjourned to meet at the College at
9. a.m. to-morrow
College. 9. A.M. May 16. 1893
Board re-convened. Same members present.
The minutes of the meetings of April 10 & 11th were read
and approved.
[Attendant
for Exhibit at
Worlds Fair]
It was resolved that $70. per month or as much
thereof as shall be necessary. be appropriated from
our worlds Fair contingent fund to pay the
expense of a college employee. to be in attendance
upon our exhibit at Chicago, the arrangement
of the proper person to be detailed for such purpose
to be left in the discretion of the President of the
Board. and the President of the College.
[Rate of interest
on deposits
with Treasurer.]
The committee on Finance to whom was referred
the communication of our Treasurer. Mr. Davis
with reference to the rate of interest on daily
balances in our Depository, the City National Bank
would respectfully report: that. after consultation
with the officers of the Bank. we recommend that
the request to reduce the rate paid on our deposits
from 4 to 3% on daily balances be granted, to take
effect June 30. 1893: and that we request the secretary
to say to our treasurer. that we commend the
attempt on the part of the officers of his bank to secure
a more conservative and healthy method, in the
management of Banking affairs in lansing. in which
all the Banks can cordially unite.
The Joint committee on Military and Buildings to
whom was referred the resolution for fitting up
a work room in the armory. respectfully report
that there is no money in any fund upon which
we can legitimately draw for this purpose.
and we recommend that the resolution do lie
upon the table, until the action of the Legislature
with reference to the college appropriation. Shall be
known. Report adopted.
The resolution appropriating Two Hundred Dollars
for the purchase from Mr. Cordley of 5000 specimens
of insects from Arizona was referred to the comm-

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mittee on Botany and Horticulture.
[Cordley col-
lection of in
sects]
The committee on Botany and Horticulture to
whom was referred a resolution providing for an appro-
priation of Two Hundred Dollars with which to pur-
chase the. Cordly collection of Arizona insects recommend
that it do be upon the table until the apportionment
of College funds for the six months beginning July 1st
1893., and that the committee which shall be authorized to
make such apportionment be requested to consider the
desirability of this purchase in recommending the amount
to be allowed the department of Zoology.
[Silk Banner
for Educational
exhibit at
Chicago]
It was resolved that President Clute is hereby author
-ized to procure a silk banner, suitably letterd, at a cost
not exceeding Forty Dollars, for our Educational Exhibit
at Chicago.
[McBride
resignation.]
It was resolved that the Secretary notify James.
N. McBride that his resignation is desired to take effect
immediately.
[Salary of fireman]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr Blood the
fireman, be increased to 3500 per month.


[Salary of
Florist]
It was the resolved that the salary of Mr Gunson
the Florist be made Fifty Five Dollars $5500 from
May 1st 1893.
It was resolved that in case Dr Grange is com-
pelled to be absent in Chicago to attend the install-
ation of the Government Veterinary exhibit, during
the first part of the term, the President is authorized
to engage Dr. Johnson to do his work at the College.
[Prof. Wheelers
time and
division of
salary.]
It was resolved that one half of the time of
Prof. Wheeler be given to Experiment work in the station,
and one half to work in the Botanical Dept., and that
his salary be paid in the same proportion from the
Experiment Station funds and Current funds, com-
mencing May 1st 1893.
[Shoulder straps
for Military
Dept.]
It was resolved that Prof Lewis is authorized to pro-
cure suitable shoulder straps for use of the Captains and
Lieutenants of the Cadet corps. and that the same be in
his charge for use in his department from year to year.
This resolution was referred to committee on Military
who reported as follows. The committee on military to whom
was referred the above resolution recommend its adoption
provided that in the apportionment of funds for the six
months ending June 30- 1893. there is an amount suf-

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ficient for this purpose to the credit of the Military
department.
The following resolution was recommended by the
committee on Mechanical Dept. and adopted.
[New plates
for. Mech. Dept.]
Resolved that three new half-tone plates be made for
the next catalogue to illustrate work on connection with
the Mechanical department at an estimated expense of
$35.00 and that the present cut of the Machine Shop be
omitted.
[Dr. Wellings
bill]
A bill of Dr Wellings for Medical services rendered in
1892. aggregating $17.50 was approved
[Inventory.]
It was resolved that the annual inventory of College
property prepared by the several departments be referred
to the committee on Financial Buildings and Property.
for review before being published.
[Resolution
to Hon Elijah
Rising.]
The members of the State Board of Agriculture being
advised of the death of our late associate Hon. Elijah.
W. Rising, member of this Board from 1883-9. desire to
place on record their testimony of his worth and services
Resolved that Mr Rising was a valuable member of
this Board, attentive to his duties, courteous to his
associates and one whose judgment was seldom wrong.
It was resolved that this resolution be entered
on the records and a copy sent to his venerable father
and devoted wife
[Salary of
G.C. Davis]
It was resolved that the records of the meetings of
April 10-11 be amended so that the salary of Mr. G.C. Davis
be at the rate of $1000.00 instead of $800.00 per year.
[Assignment
for teaching
McBrides
classes.]
It was resolved that the President of the College ar-
range for the teaching of the branches in Prof. McBrides
department, by the remaining force of the College at his
discretion.
[Approval of
bonds of Secy
& Treasurer]
It was resolved that the bonds of B.F. Davis as
Treasurer, and HGReynolds as Secretary be accepted
and approved.
[Apportionment
for. Ex. Sta Farm]
It was resolved that a further apportionment of $25000
Two Hundred Fifty Dollars, be made to the Farm Dept.
Experiment Station, for expenses to June 30 – 1893.
[Damages to
Eclectic Society
rooms.]
It was resolved that $1000 be paid to the Eclectic
Society for injury to their property in the Society rooms
by leakage, after the society had notified the authorities
of the existence of such a leak and a reasonable time
for repair had elapsed without its having been done.

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It was resolved that $500 be allowed the occupants of room
#22 for articles stolen from the room when left unlocked
by the college engineer at the time of turning on the steam just
prior to the opening of the term. Motion Lost.
[Medical fee
abolished.]
It was resolved that the Medical fee and service system
adopted at the Feb. meeting of the Board be discontinued
and the Secretary be instructed to pay Dr. Wellings for his
services under this system at the rate of $6000 per month.
[Resignation
of. Pres Clute]
The resignation of Pres. Clute was presented, and
accepted, and ordered placed on file.
[Resignation
E.A. Burnett]
The resignation of Mr Burnett of the Farm Dept. was pre
sented and accepted and ordered placed on file.
[of Harwood]
The resignation of Prof. Harwood was presented.
It was resolved that the resignation of Prof. Harwood be
laid on the table.
[of Goodenough]
The resignation of Prof. G.A. Goodenough to take effect
May 20, 1893. was presented, accepted, and ordered filed.
[of Reynolds]
The resignation of Secy. Reynolds to take effect June 30.
1893. was presented, accepted, and ordered placed on file.
[Successor
for Secy.
Reynolds]
It was resolved that a successor to Secy. Reynolds be
elected at this meeting of the Board, the election to take
effect at the same time as Mr Reynolds resignation.
Recess for dinner.

[Apiary
Experiments]
When the Board reconvened Mr. Hutchinson was asked
to present plans. for experiments in Apiculture, and sub-
mitted estimates of the expense necessary for the purpose.
It was resolved that Five Hundred Dollars. $500.00
of the Experiment Station funds for the fiscal year be-
ginning July 1st, 1893. be appropriated for experimentation in
bee-culture the details of which are left for arrangement.
with the Experiment Station committee with power to act.
[Target
Range]
The Faculty committee apoointed by the Board to
locate and arrange a target range, reported as follows.
Your committee after a careful examination, report
that the only suitable site for a range is in field #7.
using that part of the field nearest the river. A range
of about 500 yards. could be here obtained.
In order to secure a regular range of six hundred. yards
without cutting into field # it would be necessary to
fell the trees for about one hundred yards in the woods
for a width. of forty feet.
The targets would be located at the east end of the range

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and the bullets would come to ground in the woods
or be stopped by the trees. The damage to the timber
might be considerable
[Target
Range]
To stop all the bullets behind the targets would re-
quire a butt of considerable height and strength:
Of wood about twenty feet long and fifteen inches thick
of earth about twenty feet long, three feet wide at the
top and thirty feet at the bottom and sodded. The length
of either to be about fifteen feet.
The original estimate did not contemplate the erection
of such a butt. The committee recommends that a
cutting in the woods sufficient to give the six hun-
dred yards range be authorized: also that an appropri-
ation be made to cover the expense of erection of the
butt above described.
Signed. E.A Lewis. Chairman.
Estimate of Butt of Earth
Length of base Fifty feet.
" " top. Twenty "
Width " back Thirty Three feet
" " top Three ------ "
Height Fifteen " .
Contents. cubic yards about 400. The cost of mak-
-ing this butt may be taken at from ten to fifteen cents
per cubic yard, or from $4000 to $50.00
Report was referred to the committee on Military Dept.
who recommended as follows.
Your committee on the Military dept. to whom was
referred the recommendation of the Faculty, charged with
the selection of a suitable target range, beg leave to
report that they have carefully reviewed the suggestions
of the Faculty committee, and while we wish to grant
the Military department of the College every facility to
insure its efficiency, we do not feel like permanently
sacrificing any attribute of the college premises of so
much interest and attractiveness as the timber and
surubbery along the south bank of the Cedar River.
which has already been stripped of too much of its
sylvan beauty. along the border of #7.
Our view of the usefulness of the Military feature
of this College, is that when it has given the young
men manly carriage of person, precision of movement,
orderly habits, prompt obedience to authority and tidi-

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ness of person, and knowledge of ordinary military evolutions
it has so far subserved the object of its establishment as to
accomplish nearly every purpose sought.
If the addition of a suitable target range can be made
without endangering life, producing discomfort to our neigh
bors, or eliminating any attractive feature of the college
premises, we favor it.
With this view of the subject, your committee recommends
that the communication of the Faculty committee be
respectfully referred back to said committee with the
request that they give the matter further consideration
and later on make an amended report to use which
shall suggest some other plan that in its development.
will not lead to the loss or impairment of any attract-
ive feature of the college farm.
Chas. W. Garfield.
I.H. Butterfield. Committee
This report was re-referred to the Faculty committee.
[E.A. Holden
Wexford.
Manistee
Lands]
Mr. E.A. Holden was invited in and presented his
report of the examination of lands in Wexford, Manistee
and Benzie counties.
It was resolved that the bill of Mr. E.A. Holden for
$150.00 be allowed for the appraising of these lands.
[P.G Holden
discharged]
Mr. P.G. Holden appeared before the Board at their
request. It was resolved that the Secretary be requested
to notify Mr. Holden that his services will be no longer
required.
[assist in
Agl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the President be authorized
to employ such assistance on the Agricultural Dept. as
may be required.

[Election of
Secretary]
It was resolved that in as much as a vacancy is
soon to occur in the Secretaryship of this Board, that
we proceed to ballot for a successor to Mr. Reynolds.
The first ballot resulted in five votes for I.H.
Butterfield. and two for C.W. Garfield.
[IHButterfield
elected Secretary]
It was resolved that Mr Butterfields election be
declared unanimous. to take effect June 30, 1893.
Adjourned to meet at the Capital at. 8. P.M.

Lansing. May, 16 – Capital. 8 P.M
Board reconvened per adjournment; members present. Wells.
Chamberlain. Butterfield, Phelps, Glidden, Clute and Secy
Reynolds. Mr. Butterfield presented a note from Gov. Rich

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[IHButterfield
resignation
memb. Board]
stating that he had accepted the resignation of Mr.
Butterfield as a member of the Board of Agriculture
the resignation to take effect on June 30. 1893.
It was resolved to proceed to ballot for a member
to succeed Mr Butterfield when his resignation takes ef
fect on June 30.
[Chas. F. Moore
elected Member
Board]
Mr. Chas. F. Moore of St Clair, Mich received six
votes and was declared elected.
Adjourned to Monday June 12th at 7.30 P.M.
Signed. Henry G. Reynolds.
Secy.


Lansing. Mich. June 12 – 1893.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. at the Hudson
House.
All members present and also Mr C.F. Moore the
member elect to succeed Mr Butterfield at the ex-
piration of his term.
[Arbury
Candidate]
Mr. Aubury was present and conversed on the sub-
ject of the Residency

[Weather Service]
Mr. Evans was present and requested that the
Board appropriate Two Hundred Fifty Dollars per year
to the Weather Service.
Various matters were referred to special commit-
tees and the Board adjourned to meet at the college
at 10.00. A.M.
College. June 13 – 10.00 A.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Same members
present.
[J.W. Smith
candidate
for Pres.]
Mr. J.W. Smith, Supt. of Schools. Bay City. Mich was
present as a candidate for the Presidency.
Mr. Fifeld and Dr. [name blank in original] were also present to advocate
Mr. Smith's appointment.
Mr. Clinton D. Smith, Director of the Minnesota Ex-
periment Station, was given audience as a candidate for
the professorship of Agriculture.
Recess until .200. P.M.

Board reconvened with same members present.
[Prof Cook
to
retain Apiary]
Prof. Cook appeared to urge retaining the College
Experiment Station Apiary on the college premises for
its educationl value.

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[Apiary
Contract with
R.L. Taylor]
It was resolved that contract be entered into with Mr.
R.L. Taylor. to take the bees to his home, and for $500.00
Five Hundred Dollars, to conduct experiments in apicul-
ture for the year beginning July 1 – 1893, and to return the
bees as good as when taken.
[Purchase of
Mow Mach]
It was resolved that Prof. Harwood be authorized
to purchase a mowing machine.
[Increase App.
Hort Dept.]
It was resolved that the appropriation to the Hort.
department for the year ending June 30 – 1893., be increased
by the sum of $175.00.

[Herbarium
Cases]
It was resolved that the Secretary and Dr Beal
are hereby authorized to procure two herbarium cases
and shelves for the Experiment Station bulletins and
window screens for the Botanical Dept.
[Plans for
add to Hort
Dwelling]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft. be requested to sub-
mit to the Board at its next meeting, detailed plans for
the addition to his dwelling. to be within the appro-
priation.
[Fix Dr Edwards
Cistern]
It was resolved that the cistern back of Dr. Edwards
house, be fitted with a pump now at Prof. Taft house
for use of the occupants of Bachelors Hall.
[Repairs
Dr Kedzie House]
It was resolved that $32.68/100 be paid for work done
by Voiselle & Larose on Dr Kedzies house.
Resolved that repairs of roof and eaves at Dr Kedzies
house and certain painting and papering be authorized
[Hicks Kitchen]
It was resolved that Mr. Hicks be allowed to occupy
the Kitchen vacated by Mr Holden and giving up the
Kitchen he has been using.
[Babcock
rooms in Terrace]
Resolved that Mr. Babcock be granted the two
rooms in the west end of the Terrace vacated by
Mr. Holden and the Kitchen vacated by Mr. Hicks.
[Drain to
Cellar of Eng.
House]
Resolved that a drain be put in from the cellar
of house occupied by the engineers, to the well now
receiving drainage. from the Boiler House. at a cost not
exceeding $1000.
[repairs to
rooms McNair]
It was resolved that the parlors of the suite of rooms
occupied by Prof. McNair. be papered and painted and
that a glass be put in the hall door.
[Noble]
e
The following repairs are her^by authorized to the
rooms occupied by Prof. Noble. Walls of the dining room
and hall Kalsomined and wood work painted, and the
double front rooms papered and woodwork painted
and a glass put in the hall door.

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[Repairs to
roof of Edwards House]
It was resolved that the roof of Dr. Edwards house
be repaired, the walls repaired and Kalsomined, and
the hall papered, and the interior wood work painted,
and that part of the shed be converted into a servants
room.
[Painting
Houses –
Pres. Mechan,
Kedzie Edwards
Secretary]
Resolved that the exterior of the Presidents house
and of those occupied by Profs Breckenridge, Kedzie, Ed-
wards and Sec. Reynolds be painted under the direction
of the Secretary and the men occupying the same.
[House painting
left with Secy]
Resolved that the house painting be left with the
Secretary to be let by contract or hire, at his dis-
-cretion.
[Repair Roofs]
Resolved that the leaky roofs be repaired under
the direction of the Secretary
[Painting in
Harwood House]
Resolved that the painting of a hall and two
floors in the house occupied by Prof Harwood is
hereby authorized under the direction of the Secretary and
Prof Harwood.
[Secy House
repaired inside]
Resolved that the Secretarys house be kalsomined
and painted inside.
[Repairs to
Pres. House]
Resolved that the roofs of the Presidents house
be repaired and that new doors be made for the
outside cellar way under the direction of the Secy.
[Repair roof
Chem Lab.]
Resolved that the roof of the Chemical. Laboratory
be repaired under the direction of the Secretary.
Resolved that the roof of the Museum be re-
paired under the direction of the Secretary


[With drawal
of lands from
Sale]
It was resolved that the commissioner of the
State Land office be instructed to withdraw from
sale the lands granted to this state by act of Con-
gress approved July 2, 1892, providing for the endow-
ment of colleges for the benefit of Agriculture and the
Mechanic arts.
[additional approp-
ratin Mechanical
Departments]
Resolved that Two Hundred Dollars be added to
the apportionment to the Mechanical Dept. to July 1st, 1893.
[Weather Service
appropration]
Moved that Two Hundred Fifty Dollars for year
be apportioned from the Experiment Station funds for
the Weather Service. Motion lost.
[Prof. McBride
resigns]
The resignation of Prof. McBride was presented
and accepted to date from May 22. 1893, and ordered
placed on file.

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[Question of
sewage for
Howard Terrace]
Resolved that Prof. Vedden be requested to examine the
question of sewage and drainage of Howard Terrace
and report of the next meeting of the Board
[Committee on
apportionments]
Resolved that a committee of three be appointed
on apportionment. Garfield, Moore and Butterfield were
appointed.
[Copies of Land
Grant ordered printed]
Resolved that the Secretary have one hundred copies
of the Land Grant act as amended, printed for the use
of the Board
[Import order
Chemical Dept.]
Resolved that the Chemical Dept. is hereby author-
ized to place an import order for Chemical supplies
to the amount of $40000


[Adjourned]
Resolved that we adjourn to meet Monday
evening, July 10, at 7.30. P.M. at the Capitol.
Signed. Henry. G. Reynolds,
Secy.


Lansing. Mich. July 10 – 1893.
Board met at the Hudson house pursuant to adjournment
All members present except. Mr. Phelps.
[Repairs to Prof
Wheelers rooms
ordered.]
Resolved that the following repairs be authorized
on Prof. Wheelers rooms in Howard Terrace. Shelves and
two cupboards, bed room and hall Kalsomined. front room
painted and dining room and kitchen painted and Kalso-
mined.
[5800 allowed
to obtain Photos
of horse at Worlds Fair]
Resolved that Dr Grange be allowed Fifty Eight Dollars
for expences obtain photographs of horses at the Worlds
Fair, to be paid from Experiment Station funds not other-
wise apportioned.
[Consulting Entomologist
to visit Kalamazoo]
Resolved that the Consulting Entomologist of the Experiment
Station be authorized to visit the vicinity of Kalamazoo
under direction of the Director of the Station, to examine
insects working on celery.
[Repairs to Green
house ordered]
Resolved that certain repairs to the Green house be
done by the Secretary.
[Dr Kedzie to visit
Chicago]
Resolved that Dr. Kedzie be sent to Chicago by the
Experiment. Station as a delegate to the meeting of Agricul-
tural Chemists.
[Special apportion-
ment for 1893-4]
Resolved that the following apportionments for
Special Legislative Appropriations. for the years 1893-4 be made.
For 1893. Farm Team $20000, Hort. Team $20000, Farm Fence $20000
Farm Drainage $20000, Mechanical Dept $50000, Walks & Roads $300000,

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Repairs $250000; Equipment for Botanical Laboratory $100000
Museum cases $225.00 Foundry $150000, skids $30000,
Sewerage $1000.00 Wells Hall privy $300.00 Student Labor $330000
Total apportionment $16425.00
[Special apportionment
for 1894]
For 1894. Forward $11300.
Farm Drainage $300.00 Library Gallery 800.
Walks & Roads $1500. Rooms in Agrl Lab 500.
Repairs $7500. Student Labor 4700.
Library $2000. Total $17300.

The committee on apportionment of current funds
for the six months ending June 1st 1894 made the fol-
-lowing report.
[Apportionments
for six months
ending Jany 1
1894]
The estimated receipts are $36000.00 which your
committee recommend to be divided as follows.
1 Salaries $17000. Forward. 31845.00
2 Farm Dept. 3500. Veterinary Dept. 100.00
3 Hort. " 2100. Chemical " 600.
4 Heating & Repairs 5000. Botanical " 600.
5 Mechl. Dept. 2600. Drawing " 45.
6 English " 930. Military " 200.
7 Zoological " Expenses etc. 50. Physical " 410.
8 Bird Skins & Eggs 325. Offices 1200.
Math. Dept. 340. Miscellaneous 1000.
Forward $31845.00 $36000.00
The amounts assigned to the several departments to be ex-
pended under the directin of the heads of departments.

[Repairs to road
South of college]
The Secretary was authorized to investigate the
question of road work on the road south of the Col-
lege Farm with authority to e
Request a Reproduction