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Date: 1900

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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1900

[Begin page 365]

Board Meeting – Jan 10, 1900.

Hotel Downey Lansing_
8:00 P.M.

Present. Pres. Marston, Messrs. Monroe, Allen, Watkins
Pres. Snyder and the Secretary.

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

[Prof. Vedder –
Europe.]
Pres. Snyder presented request of Prof. Vedder to be
allowed to spend the next Summer vacation
in Europe. On motion of Mr. Allen request was
granted.

[College Paper]
Pres. Snyder presented request of certain students to
establish a new college paper or to be given control
of the M.A.C. Record . Referred to President and Secretary
to report at next meeting.

[Dairymen's Assoc.]
On motion Pres. Marston was authorized to write
the State Dairymen's Association to hold their annual
meeting at the College in February 1901 and to assist
at that time in the dedication of the new dairy
building.

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[Begin page 366]

[Maj. Walton
degree.]
Pres. Snyder presented an adverse report from the
faculty on the request from Congressman Crump that the
degree of L.L.D. be granted Major Walton. On motion
the Board adopted the recommendation of the faculty.

[E.S. King &
A.W. Moseley.]
The committee on employees reported the election of
E. Sylvester King as instructor in English at a salary
of $70000 per year and rooms. to take effect Jan 1
1900. Also the appointment of Alexander W. Moseley as
assistant professor of mechanical engineering at a
salary of $130000 per year. to take effect Jan. 1. 1900
On motion the action of the committee was approved.

[H.E. Smith]
On motion H.E. Smith was allowed $7500 for
extra services during the past term, arising from
the resignation of Mr. Westcott.

[Extra help]
On motion of Mr. Allen, Pres. Snyder was given
power to employ extra help in his discretion during
the present college term.

Pres. Snyder presented certain recommendations
of the Supt. of Institutes. Referred to committee
on Institutes.

Mr. Monroe from that committee recommended that
L.H. Bailey of Cornell be secured as lecturer at the
Round-up institute.

[Itemized stmt
from Supt Smith]
On motion of Mr. Watkins, the Supt. of Institutes
was requested to furnish an itemized statement of
the receipts and disbursements of the institute fund
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899.

[$500 to Inst
Societies]
Mr. Monroe recommended that the amount of $500
be appropriated to each county institute society for the
purpose of securing the attendance of the secretaries
at the annual round-up, each secretary to receive this
amount of $500 toward defraying his expenses at
said round up.

[End page 366]

[Begin page 367]

Pres. Snyder presented certain recommendations from Prof.
Mumford which were referred to the Farm committee.

[Shorthorn bull]
On motion, Prof. Mumford was emplowered to dispose
of the Shorthorn bull now at the head of the College herd
and to purchase in his discretion a bull for temporary
purposes.

Pres. Snyder presented certain recommendations from
Prof. Smith relating to special sugar beet course.

[Sugar beet course]
On resolution a sum not to exceed $22500
was appropriated for the purpose of carrying out these
recommendations.

[Dir. Smith's
report.]
Director Smith presented the following report:
"To the President and Committee on Experiment Station _
I was directed some time ago to prepare a report on
the Grayling sub station. I asked for an extension of time
in that matter and now report that the outlook seems
most promising to me along the following lines:
As a matter of fact, the small area donated to the
College by the Michigan [illegible in original] represents the poorest soil
to be found in Crawford county and does not fully represent
that great section as a whole. Our experiments have
brought forth negative results only. In the future, of
necessity. all cultural experiments on that specific area
will show that those sand barrens are not adapted to
cultivated crops. We shall be compelled to abandon for
the present all attempts to grow cultivated crops on that
station because the negative or at best, indifferent results
we shall obtain will but anger the local population and
deceive people elsewhere, thus doing the state an injustice as
our past work at that station has already done. I have
conferred with the state officers and with the people
interested in that section of the country, frequently and
carefully of late and am wondering whether the College
would be willing to undertake some experiments with
live stock on some of the typcial tracts of land owned
by the College. The consensus of opinion among those
with whom I have conferred, is that the sole hope of

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[Begin page 368]

the great region including the sand barrens and
scattered through them limited areas of good clay loam,
is the pasturing of live stock through the summer.
with the carrying over of the breeding stock only sending
the young stock to the southern part of the state for
final fattening. Does the College want to go into any
work of this kind? Under what auspices and in
what way? I can see at present no outlook for
experimentation otherwise in Crawford or adjacent
counties. I repeat that any attempt on our part to
grow crops on the misrepresenting station at Grayling
can bring forth no fruit other than disappointment.
I desire a conference with the committee at this
meeting of the Board if possible.
Respectfully submitted –
C.D. Smith.
Director."

The report was referred to the Experiment Station Com.

[Secy's business
report]
The Seretary presented the following business report:

"M.A.C. Jan'y 10. 1900.
To the Honorable State Board of Agriculture.
Gentlemen:
December 31, 1899 closed the first six months
period under the new system of accounting, adapted by
the Board to take effect July 1, 1899. The principal
changes of the new system as you will remember
were three in number: First, ordering strictly by the
requisition system. Second. giving the departments credit
for receipts. Third. giving the departments credit in
succeeding six months periods for balances remaining
at the close of any six months period.
The following abstracts from the books in my office
at the close of business December 31, 1899. make a
complete showing of the practical workings of the new
system. First the amount of available funds due
the College from the state treasurer plus the amount
in College treasury Dec. 31, 1899 was $4602609. This
amount exceeds the same balance of June 30, 1899 by
$1731047.

[End page 368]

[Begin page 369]

There should however be taken into consideration in
this statement the fact that on July 1 we received $2500000
in one lump sum from the Morrill Grant. Crediting
the coming six months with one-half that amount –
$1250000 and deducting the same amount - $1250000
from the before mentioned increase, will leave the net
increase of available funds for the past six months
$481047. It is interesting in this connection to note that
this is the first time since June 30, 1896 that an increased
balance has been realized. On June 30, 1897 the shrinkage
for the preceding year had been $134201 _ June 30, 1898
this shrinkage was increased by $318797 and June 30,
1899 it had been increased again by $5321.41 or a
total for the three years of $9851.39. It will be seen
that nearly one-half this shrinkage has been replenished
during the past six months, a matter of considerable
importance in view of the rapidly increasing attendance
and consequent certain increased expenses.
In order to show the effect of the new system
upon the departments. I present herewith a tabulated
statement of comparisons for the corresponding six
months periods for the five years beginning with 1895
and ending with 1899.

Farm Dept. Receipts – 6 mos. period: 1895 - $1038.73
6 - 1318.23
7 - 1666.15
8 - 2010.19
9 - 3483.36
Hort. Dept. " " " " 1895 - 821.66
6 - 778.21
7 - 502.10
8 - 500.24
9 - 1365.52
The net cost to the college of these two departments for the
six months period for the same five years was
respectively as follows:
1895 $1722.52
6 1834.72
Farm Dept. 7 2851.18
8 1533.20
9 1303.91

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It should be born in mind in connection with
the last item that for 1899 – that $36000 being the
salary of the herdsman and one-half the salary of the
farm foreman for this period – has been charged
against the department for the first time in its history.
For a fair comparative statement, this amount should be
deducted from the amount $130391 making the balance
$94391.
1895. $694.94
6 1086.29
Hort. Dept. 7 1396.01
8 1409.81
9 391.93

It is also of interest to note that the "M.A.C. Record"
is for the first time in its history, upon a paying
basis. The following is a complete statement of
the balance of the "M.A.C. Record" fund for each
six months period since it was established:


June 30, 1896 Excess of disbursements over Rec. $904.88
Dec. 31, 1896 " " " " " 847.59
June 30, 1897 " " " " " 559.35
Dec. 31, 1897 " " " " " 681.33
June 30, 1898 " " " " " 329.06
Dec. 31, 1898 " " " " " 268.55
June 30, 1899 " " " " " 459.36
Dec. 31, 1899. _ _ Profit ______ __________ 131.93

In accordance with the resolution of the Board
I submitted the matter of having right of way on
College premises to the D.G.R. W. R.R. Company to
the Auditor General. He decided that all rights of the College
would be protected in the lease submitted to the Board
at its last meeting, referring in his opinion to Act 6271
of the new compiled laws. In accordance with this
opinion the aforesaid lease has been duly executed and
entered into between the State Board of Agriculture
Per. T.F. Marston, president and A.C. Bird, Secretary
and the D.G.R.W. R.R. Company per Chas. M. Heald
President.

[End page 370]

[Begin page 371]

I would again call attention to the fact that nothing has
yet been done regarding the matter of telephones for the
departments"
Referred to special committee consisting of Messrs. Watkins & Monroe.

"In my last report I stated that I had received assurance
from the Auditor General that sufficient funds would be
available for the continuation of the work on the new
women's building. In a succeeding communication from the
Auditor General to my office this assurance was revoked
and we have been unable to obtain funds to this date.
The tax levy is now being reserved by the state treasurer
and I was this morning informed by the state accountant
that we might draw $2000000 at once upon said
account if we so desired. Necessary steps have already
been taken to do this. Owing to the fact that certain
payments were necessary on the new building to the amount
of $800000, I made arrangements with the bank whereby
an overdraft would be allowed , not to exceed $500000
and for a period not longer than thirty days, thinking
that this would be sufficient for our needs. I am
glad to report however, that the overdraft was reached
more than $350000 and that it has not extended longer
than for a period of ten days. My understanding is that
the bank will deduct the same rate of interest, viz. 2½
per cent. that it allows on daily cash balances.

I have received several communications from College
Trespass Agent Skeels emphasizing the necessity for
his having greater authority in the matter of collecting
small trespass items. I understand that the present
ruling of the State Land Commissioner is that Mr. Skeels
can have no such authority. These communications
from Mr. Skeels I have with me and will read to
the Board at its request.

The following matters of needed repairs and
improvement I have talked over with Supt Lohman
and the estimates given have been made by him.
First, the residents on the second floor of Howard
Terrace have requested that some means be supplied
whereby they may elevate the cistern water to their

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rooms. To do this for the entire terrace will cost
practically $25000.
Second. A new survey is needed for the water
mains on the grounds owing to the fact that the
present water pipes are in bad repair and deemed
unsafe to connect for the supply for the new women's
building. Mr. Lohman suggests the laying of a six inch
cast iron water main from the Bath House to Williams
Hall. there to connect to all branches and to be
continued by a five inch main to the library and
the south-east corner of the women's building. thence
continuing to all hydrants by four inch pipes. The
distance is 1000 feet and the estimated cost $70000.
Third, the question of heating the new womens
building will involve first a five inch supply pipe
from the boiler house to said building and a two &
one-half inch return pipe. Estimated cost including
labor $2000.
Fourth. The new creamery building is 500 feet
distant from the main pipe and will require a two
and one-half inch return. Estimated cost $45000.
Fifth. These items raise the question of increasing
the capacity of the steam plant. I quote from Mr.
Lohman's report to my office: "The boiler house is in
bad shape and too low for proper ventilation. Four
of the boilers are nearly worn out. I would suggest
that a couple of old boilers be bought and housed
as cheaply as can be done to make them safe for
the present, not to exceed including housing $100000.
This will solve the problem for the next four or five
years after the lapse of which a sufficient
appropriation should be asked for to build a new
boiler house and install new boilers and engines
of capacity sufficient to also furnish power for
the electric light plant.
Sixth. The location of the paint shop is inconvenient
leading to much loss of time in going to and returning
from same and preventing the placing of this work under
the control of the head carpenter. If the present paint
shop, located in the rear of Abbott Hall, could be moved
to the rear of the carpenter shop, I think the cost of
moving same would be more than paid in a single

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[Begin page 373]

season. Estimated cost $5000.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

A.C.Bird, Secretary"

All matters in above report referring to repairs or new
construction were referred to committee on buildings and
college property.

[Prof. Mumford –
barns.]
Prof. Mumford was authorized to visit such barns
as he may desire for the purpose of completing plans
for the new farm barn at the College.

[Plans. farm barn]
The plans submitted by Supt. Lohman for the new
farm barn were referred to the farm committee with
power to approve.

[Plans for
dairy b'ld'g.]
On motion, Supt. Lohman was instructed to
prepare plans for the new dairy building in consultation
with and under the direction of Pres. Marston. Profs.
Smith and Mumford.

[Bill of
Phi Delta S.]
The secretary presented the bill of the Phi Delta
Society for damage done to their rooms by installing
the new heating system. Referred to committee on
buildings and College property.

The Secretary presented the following communication
from the Attorney General to the Auditor General
relating to the authority of the State Board of
Agriculture to use surplus current expenses College
funds.
[Atty General's
comm'n.]
"Lansing. Jan. 5. 1900.
Hon. Roscoe D. Dix
Auditor General. Capitol.
Mr Dear Sir: Referring to your favor of recent date
enclosing voucher No. 59565, showing payment by the
Agricultural College of $66.84 for stock purchased
for building a coal shed, you request my opinion as
to your authority to audit this voucher under Section
1207, compiled lows of 1897. and you ask further

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[Begin page 374]

questions involved the authority of the Board of
Agriculture to incur expenses out of the current
expense moneys. The mater which you present
involves more or less of a review of the authority and
and functions of the Board of Agriculture, the final
resources of and the application of the general
accounting laws of the State to the Agricultural College.
[Resources]
The Agricultural College is an institution having
resources which are not dependent upon
legislative appropriations.
Its income may be classified as follows:
First - Interest upon the Agricultural College fund.
Second - Receipts for students fees. operation of farm etc.
Third – Amount received from the United States
Fourth – Specific legislative appropriations made for
buildings and stated improvements.

The first three of these resources have proven
sufficient to provide for the current expenses of the
institution , and for years the only appropriations that
have been made by the legislature for the institution
have been for specified purposes such as the erection
or repair of buildings, providing for student labor etc.
As to the authority of the Board of Control of the
institution in respect to the handling of the funds
of the institution not realized from legislative
appropriations. I would cite the following sections
of the compiled laws of 1897:



Section 1840. Section 1851. Section 1863.
These sections seem to give the Board of Agriculture
plenary
^ authority with respect to the use of moneys of the
institution not realized from legislative appropriation
and the only restriction upon the expenditure of this money
seems to be found in Section 1863, which provides that
out of this fund must first be set aside sufficient
to meet the current expenditures of the institution. The
balance of the current receipts of the institution not
coming from legislative appropriation, it would seem
from the above, might properly be used by the Board
for other than current expenses and it would be
deemed to be no division of this surplus to use it
in making permanent improvements or for other

[End page 374]

[Begin page 375]

purposes not ordinarily considered as current expenses
which the Board might adjudge as likely to conduce to the
successful operation of the college and promote its designed
objects.
The authority of the Board of Agriculture with reference to
the dispositon of its funds not realized from legislative
appropriations as set forth in the section of the statute
above quoted, I do not believe has been modified or
abridged by the accounting laws of the state. I refer
especially to the provisions of Section 2228 and 1209 as
amended, compiled laws of 1897.

The estimates referred to in these two sections are
estimates upon which the legislative appropriations
for current expenses are based, and after the making
of the appropriations as they are designed to afford
a means of restricting the expenditures of the appropri-
ation to the objects for which it was made _
To give to these two sections the construction that would
affect the powers of the Board of Agriculture in the
management of its funds realized from sources other
than legislative appropriations as expressed in the
sections of the statute referring to the powers of this
board, was evidently not intended by the legislature.
The terms of these two sections viz: 2228 and 1209 as
amended, do not on their faces bear out such a
construction and although in many particulars the
Agricultural College is made subject to the uniform
regulation act _ act 206. public acts 1881 (sections_2223
to 2230 , compiled laws 1897) and the accounting act
act 148 public acts 1873 (sections 1205_1211 compiled laws
1897) yet. I do not [belive?] the power of the Board of
Agriculture to use its funds realized from sources
other than legislative appropriations was modified
by these acts, and where a voucher is presented
evidencing a disbursement other than for current
expenses , if it appears upon its fact that it was
duly authorized by the Board of Agriculture and that
it is otherwise regular, I am of the opinion that the
Auditor General must accept and audit it as a
lawful expenditure of public money.

[End pge 375]

[Begin page 376]

In your communication you ask further questions
as to whether it is permissable for the Board of
Agriculture to expend this surplus to supplement
legislative appropriation made for specific
purposes. To quote from your letter you state the
following=
"If there was appropriated $50000 for a
building and the certificate from the Board of
Corrections and Charities was on file here as
required by law, and some emergency should
occur later on in the progress of the work, which it
was claimed by the Board made it necessary to
exceed the appropriation, could they pay the excess
from their current expense funds and would I be
authorized to audit vouchers paid from the
current expense moneys for such excess?"

My opinion upon this is that the Board
of Agriculture would have no authority to devote
its surplus to any such purpose. While it is true
that with respect to the disposition of the surplus
the Board of Agriculture has almost unrestricted
authority, yet the legislative appropriations are
based upon the supposed needs and financial
condition of the institution.
My opinion is that unless it appears in the act
making the appropriation that the appropriation
may be supplement by other funds it is to be
presumed that the legislature contemplated that
the appropriation was adequate to accomplish
the purpose intended _ For instance, in the case of
buildings, before appropriations are made, plans
must be prepared and submitted with proper
estimates of the cost and estimates of the cost
etc.. and before the appropriation is available
a proper certificate must be furnished from the
Board of Corrections and Charities to the effect
that the structure can be completed within the
limits of the appropriation.
An institution with independent resources, if it
seeks legislative appropriation, is bound to comply
with the terms and conditions imposed by the

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legislature in making the appropriation. Unless there is a
specific exception in the appropriation act to the effect that
the appropriation is to be joined with other funds that the
institution has on hand the law would ordinarily imply
and it would be presumed that the legislature intended
the building to be completed or the object for which the
appropriation was made to be fully carried out for a
sum within the amount appropriated: If this surplus
of the institution could be used to supplement this
specific legislative appropriation then it would follow
that the appropriation had accomplished not what was
intended when the appropriation was made but only
a part of another and more extensive operation than was
presented to the legislature. This I do not think is
permissable under our law. It would be in a
[measure?] against good public policy. The legislature
before making a specific appropriation for a public
institution is entitled to know the financial
resources of the Institution that might be available
for the purpose for which the appropriation is asked
and if such resources exist it can couch its
appropriation in such terms as would best meet
the necessities of the situation and consequently
where an appropriation is made which on its
face indicates the purpose of the legislature to
provide with the appropriation for a completed
structure or an entire undertaking, the
institution that receives it must take it with
this limitation which the legislture has
imposed. viz: that the structure must be
completed on the undertaking provided for
within the limits of the appropriation and
without the same being supplemented by outside
resources which the legislature has not taken
into account.
In reference to the vouchers which you submit
and also in reference to the right of the Agricultural
College to secure a right of way for a railroad
side track into and through its lands, I think
the question is answered in the opinion given _ No
legislative appropriations have been made for these
purposes, if there is a sufficient surplus out of

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the current expense moneys after setting aside the
amount required by Act 1863 for the current expenses of
the institution to carry out these purposes , then I
think the Board of Agriculture has the right to use
this surplus for these or any other purpose that
it might deem condusive to the general interests
of the institution, and if it appears upon the
face of these vouchers that payment has been
made out of this surplus money and that the
expenditures were actually authorized by the Board
of Agriculture I think the Auditor General would
have full authority and that it would be his
duty to audit the vouchers as lawful.

Respectfully yours,

Horace M. Oren
Atty. Genl"

On motion of Pres. Snyder this communication
was made a part of the record of the proceedings
of this meeting.

Adjourned. A.C.Bird., Sec'y.

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Board Meeting. Feb. 7. 1900

Hotel Ste. Claire, Detroit
8:00 P.M.

All members present – except the Governor.

Minutes of last Meeting read and approved.

[Report of
Comm. on
Club. B. Assn]
Pres. Snyder presented the following report:

"Your committee would respectfully submit the
following report in connection with the students' club
boarding association =


The evils which have resulted in the present system
seem to have been largely due to the failure on the part of
the club boarding association to enforce the provisions
of the articles of incorporation. We would suggest that
the following articles and sections should in the future
be more rigidly enforced:

Art. 3 Sec 1. "The office of the corporation for the
transaction of business shall be at the office
of the Secretary of the State board of agriculture."

Art. 7. Dec. 1. "It shall be the duty of the board of
directors to elect a book-keeper who shall be
responsible for all the book-keeping and whose
election shall be subject to the approval of
the College faculty."

Art. 7. Sec. 7. "The steward shall collect all moneys
except for certificates of stock and shall desposit them
within three days of receipt, with the treasurer.
They shall under no circumstances pay out any
moneys other than by order of the treasurer."

Sec. 10. " _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ They (the students)
shall at the close of each day present to the
book-keeper certified statements of all moneys
received including that for transients.

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allowances for absent members and of all
orders drawn upon the treasurer"

Sec. 11. "* * * * * * * * * * * They shall notify
the president of the association of such
violation, giving the names of the offender."

Sec. 13. "The book. keeper shall prepare and keep
a graphic tabular exhibit of the condition
of the member's accounts as follows * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sec. 15. "The book. keeper shall give notice to the
steward at least once a week before any
members board is due."

Sec. 16. "One week before any members advance
payment is used up it shall be the duty of
the steward to notify such members and warn
him of the forfeiture of membership involved
in the failure to maintain advance payment."

Art. 7. Sec. 20. "The Board of Directors shall once at
least during the second quarter of each term
and again not more than three weeks or
less than one week before the close of each
term, besides at such other times as in their
judgement shall be necessary, call upon the
book. keeper for a complete exhibit of the
affairs of each club, which exhibit shall
include every debit, credit, and a complete
inventory of the property on hand."

We would further recommend that Art. 2. Sect. 2.
and Art. 7. Sect. 7 should be amended to require all
amounts in excess of a certain amount. say $100
to be paid directly to the treasurer of the association
instead of to the steward as at present."

On motion the report was referred back to the
committee with power.

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[Begin page 381]

Pres. Snyder presented the following report:

"Your committee would respectfully recommend that the
"Record" be made an eight page paper, three pages of which
shall be given up exclusively to students to be used as
they may direct but at the same time to be under the
careful suveillance of a member of the faculty.
Further, that copy must be prepared in the [illegible in original] and at
the time designated by the business manager. The
commencement number shall be devoted entirely to the
report of the commencement exercises and such news as is
of value at that time. The numbers issued during
the summer vacation shall be in the hand. of
the faculty entirely. The College will not be under
obligations to furnish cuts or other material for the
illustration of embellishing of the department in charge
of students. The College reserves the right to terminate
at any time the entire paper or the part hereby
granted to the use of students."

On motion the report was accepted and
adopted.




[Petition
from the
several
literary
societies]
Pres. Snyder presented the following petition
from the several literary societies:
"Jan. 20. 1900
To the State Board:
Having received a resolution from you
requesting the several literary societies of the
College to increase their membership to a
minimum of 50, these societies through
their respective committees present the following
resolutions:
Whereas no literary society has sufficient room to
adequately accomodate a minimum membership of 50
and
Whereas, a minimum membership would
effectually prohibit the societies from entertaining
their friends on account of lack of room, and
Whereas, an increase in memberhip would materially
decrease the amount of literary training each
member would receive and would cause him to
lose interest in this work and,

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Whereas a larger membership could not maintain
the fraternal feeling which at present plays such a
vital part in the society life of the College, that
all graduates during the past three years have
been society members, and
Whereas the liability of discord and division into
factions would be materially increased so as to
threaten the existence of the societies.
We respectfully request you to reconsider your
resolution regarding an increase of membership
in the literary societies of the College.

Paul Thayer. Union Literary. Society
V.M. Shoesmith. Columbian "
C.D. Beebe Olympic
Committee Eugene Bruce Phi Delta
Roger Southwick Adelphic.
C.H. Parker Hesperian
L.H. Taylor Eclectic

On motion said petition was received and
placed on file.

On motion the President and Secretary were
instructed to investigate the general question of
literary society accomodations both at the College
and the institutions of learning and report at
next meeting.

[Report of
Supt. Inst.]
Pres. Snyder presented itemized report from Supt. of
Institutes Smith showing the expenditures of the
institute fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1899.

On motion the report was received, placed on
file, copies ordered to be sent to each Board member
and the report referred to the committee on institutes.

Pres. Snyder presented a communication from
Prof. Mumford regarding certain live stock matters.

[Lathes for
Mech. Dept.]
Pres. Snyder presented request of Prof. Weil to
purchase lathes to the amount of $1000.00 from his

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department apportionment. Request granted on motion
of Mr. Monroe.

[Assistants]
On motion Pres. Snyder was authorized to employ
such necessary assistants as are needed in the
several departments during the present school year.

[College farm
forests]
The farm committee recommended that the College farm
forests be placed in charge of Dr. Beal and Prof.
Mumford.

On motion recommendation was adopted.

[Teachers'
Institutes]
On motion the request to hold a teachers institute
at the College during the coming summer vacation
was refused and Pres. Snyder was requested to state
reasons for said refusal. to the county commissioner of
schools.

[Changes in
plans of
Womens Bldg.]
On motion the resolution previously adopted
giving the committee on Buildings and College Property
power to make changes in plans for the womens
building was rescinded.

[Plans for
Farm Barn]
The farm committee presented completed plans for
the farm barn and recommended their adoption.

On motion said plans were adopted by the
Board.

The Secretary presented the following business report:

[Secy's Report]
"M.A.C. Feb'y 7, 1900.
To the Honorable State Board of Agr:
Gentlemen:
I would respectfully submit the
following business report from my office for the
period since the last Board meeting:

The plumbing plans and specifications are now
complete, having been approved by the State Board
of Health and the State Board of Corrections and

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Charities and are ready to be advertised for bids.

The plans for the new farm lane are now
completed by Mr. Lohman and are ready for final
Board action submitting same to the State Board
of Health and State Board of Corrections and
Charities.

The plans for the new dairy building are rapidly
approaching completion and are ready for submission
to the Board for further suggestions and supplementary
action.

The plans for heating the women's building have
been completed by Mr. Koeppe and are respectfully
submitted to the Board for final action. These plans
have already been before the State Board of Health
and State Board of Corrections and Charities and are
approved by those bodies. The fact that the
installation of the new heating system in Wells
and Williams halls was so successful under our
own supervision resulted in the saving of more
than $500. to the College. leads me to suggest that
the installation of the heating system in the women's
building be also done by our own labor and under our
own supervision. From careful estimates I am
led to believe that we can save easily $500 by
following this plan. With this thought in mind I
referred the question to the Attorney General as to the
power of the Board to install the heating system
without advertising for bids upon same. The
Attorney General has informed me in reply that there
is no objection to this practice since there is no
statute bearing upon the point.
In conversation therewith, the question of furnishing
and conveying steam heat to the new building
should be immediately considered; also water
supply for said building. Under general resolution
instructing me to refer such matters to heads of departments
of the Board ^ I shall ask Prof. Weil to prepare said
plans and furnish said estimates through the assistance
of Mr. Lohman, unless the Board instructs me
to the contrary.

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On June 30, 1900 the lease of the present quarters of the
postoffice expires. I would suggest the advisability of at
once taking the matter up with the postoffice department
and that the Board should at this meeting fix the
annual rent to be charged for said quarters and
also determine the length of time for which lease
should be entered into.

I would respectfully suggest that the time is at
hand when plans should be formed as to the
amounts to be asked the next legislature for special
appropriations. The experience of two years ago showas
the value of beginning early and deciding
definitely as to what is wanted and planning
carefully as to the amounts needed and the best
means of securing same.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

A.C.Bird. Secretary"

[Bids for
plumbing W.B.]
On motion the Secretary was authorized to advertise
for bids for the plumbing of the women's building.

On motion the secretary was instructed to
submit plans for farm barn to the State Board of
Health and State Board of Corrections and Charities.

[Heating plans
Women's Bldg.]
On motion the plans for heating the womens
building were referred to Prof. Weil with power, the
installation of said heating system to be performed
under his direction, all purchases of material for same
to be made through the business office of the College.

[Post office
quarters]
On motion the question of leasing quarters to the
U.S. Postoffice department after June 30, 1900 was
referred to the Committee on buildings and college
property.

[Estimates for
needed appro.]
On motion the several standing committees of
the Board were requested to make estimates of needed
legislative appropriation for the respective departments

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during the next two years and report at the next meeting
of the Board.

[State Dairymn's
Ass'n.]
On motion Prof. Smith was instructed to invite
the State Dairymen's Association to hold its next annual
meeting at the College and assist in the dedication
of the new dairy building.

Recess taken to eight o'clock a.m. Feb. 8th.
A.C.Bird, Sec'y.
Morning Session.

Same members present.



[Architects to
specify three
makes of plumbing
goods.]
On resolution, the architects for the women's
building were instructed to specify at least three
makes of all plumbing goods for submission for
bids. the Board reserving the right to finally
determine the kind to be used.

[Plans for fire
escapes]
On motion, Pratt & Koeppe were requested to
furnish plans for fire escapes.

[Alterations by
Mr. Koeppe
adopted]
On motion the alterations suggested by Mr. Koeppe
were adopted same to be placed in writing and
deposited in the office of the Secretary.

[Bids for
electric wiring]
On motion the Secretary was instructed to
advertise for the installation of an electric light
syste in the women's building.

Reports of Committees.

[Com. on Bldg's
& College Prop.]
The committee on buildings and college property
reported the following changes in the plans of the
women's building =
"The following alterations in the general contract
for the construction of the women's building are hereby
mutually agreed upon by H.F. Marsh and Franklin
Wells, committee with power from the State Board
of Agriculture, party of the first part and August
W. Mohnke, party of the second part, in accordance

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with the terms contained in this amended agreement.
(a) Change outer portion of rear outside foundation to pressed
brick one inch above sill to height shown: have stone caps
for windows and capped with 5 X 8" to bring set off as shown.
(b). Change from beams over second floor to trussed
and studding instead of iron columns and bars,
omitting the brick walls on third and fourth floors over
parlors, the studding to be sheathed on one side, and
finished effect to be as per plans.
(c) Save on labor on rear sills and belts; sills
to be rock faced and belts to be left out: sills to
have drips cut in them.
(d) Change rear entrance piers and caps to brick
and use such iron as needed to insure a workmanlike
job: brick to be presseed brick as used in other portions
of the building.
(e) To leave out steel beams on third and fourth
floors of center portion of building and substitute trusses
as per design furnished by superintendent of construction.
(f) Parlor to be same finish and style as other work.
(g) Change stove facing under steps and sides to
pressed brick.
(h) Leave off all false ceilings in all rooms as
shown, and finish same with plaster, as specified.
(i) Change rear portion of south-east wing from
stone to brick; the brick work to follow same
design as stone so far as courses are concerned.
This latter [portion?] shall also apply to center rear
outside foundation.
(j) Substitute 2 X 12 in place of 2 X 14 joists in corridors.
(k) Steel beam supports for stone lintels in place
of solid stone.
(l) Air ducts to be provided as per heating plans, not
to exceed in cost $200.
(a) $125.00
(b) 280.00
(c) 57.40
(d) 83.50
(e) 140.00
(f) 20.00
(g) 50.00
(h) 102.00
(i) 105.00

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Mutually agreed upon this 15th day of December, 1899.

H.F. Marsh
Committee Parties of the first part.
Franklin Wells

August Mohnke. Party of second part.

On motion of Mr. Monroe the report was
accepted and as modified in previous resolution
adopted.

[Sale of dairy
herd authorized]
The farm committee recommended the sale of dairy
herd the proceeds to be invested in sheep of the
several breeds; also the purchase of a bull to head the
Shorthorn herd.

[Comm. on
Telephones]
The committee on telephones for the several departments
requested further time.

[Dairy Bldg.
not to be used
for other purposes]
On motion of Mr. Wells it was expressed as the
sense of the Board that the $15,000 appropriated
for the dairy building shall be used for the construction
of a building for dairy purposes and for no other
purposes.

[College Lands]
On motion of Mr. Watkins the committee on College
lands was instructed to make a thorough
investigation of all trespass on College lands,
employ any necessary assistance and report same
to the Board.

[Ladies not
to meet in men's
dormitories]
On motion of Mr. Watkins the practice of allowing
young ladies to hold meetings in the men's dormi-
tories was abolished by the following vote:
Aye. 3. Nay 2.

[Mr. Crosby's
contract.]
On motion Pres. Snyder was instructed to notify
Mr. Crosby that the Board was willing to
terminate his contract at once.

Adjourned A.C.Bird, Sec'y.

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Board Meeting March 16, 1900.

M.A.C.
10:00 a.m.

Present. Pres. Marston. Messrs Wells, Monroe, Allen, Watkins
Pres. Snyder and the Secretary.

The following sealed bids were opened in the presence
of the Board, for the wiring of the womens building, for
elective lights as per specifications submitted.

Michigan Electric Co. Detroit $1229.50
Grand Rapids Electric Co. 1475.00
Lowell Muncey Co. Bay City 3226.00
Capitol Electric Engn'g Co – Lansing 1056.00

The following bids for the plumbing of the womens
building were opened:

Weatherby & Pulte Grand Rapids $4771.83
H.H. S.A. Irving, Jackson 4998.00 (ideal goods)
do 5146.00 (Reno " )
Shields & Leadley . Lansing 5234.25
A. Walther Son. Bay City 5925.00
A.W. Mohnke. Grnad Rapids 4698.50

[Plumbing
W. Bld'g.]
On motion the bid of A.W. Mohnke for plumbing
being the lowest was accepted by the Board.

[Plumbing
Contract]
On motion the president and Secretary of the Board
were authorized to enter into the regulation contract with
A.W. Mohnke in accordance with his bid. for the
furnishing of material and installation of plumbing
in the women's building, a bond of $2500. to be
required from Mr. Mohnke as a guarranty for the
fulfillment of his contract.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read
and approved.

The following report from the Secretary was read:

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"To the Honorable State Board of Agriculture:
Gentlemen:
I would respectfully submit the
following business report from my office since the
last meeting of the Board:

The plans adopted by the Board for the Farm
Barn have been submitted to the State Board of Health
and the State Board of Corrections and Charities and
have been approved by said boards.

In conformity with resolution of Board I have
advertised for bids for the plumbing and electric
wiring of the women's building and said bids
have been received at the Secretary's office previous
to date named in said advertisement, viz: March 6.

Plans for the fire escapes for the women's building
prepared by Pratt & Koeppe have been delivered to my
office, accompanied by a bid from the J E. [Bolles?]
Iron & Wire Works of Detroit for constructing same
for the sum of $324.00.

I would suggest that the time has arrived
when the painting of College buildings for the
coming summer should be decided. The farm
barns I would recommend should have two
coats of paint, also certain residences on the grounds.
Owing to the fact that the planning for this work
should be done at once, I would urge Board
action at this meeting with reference to this matter.
All of which is respectfully submitted.

A.C. Bird, Secretary
M.A.C. March 16, 1900"

Pres. Snyder presented certain recommendations
from Prof. Mumford; Same were referred to Farm
Committee.

[Appmt. of
Mr. Blair]
On recommendation of the Farm Committee the
appointment of Mr. E.R. Blair as foreman of the College

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farm for one year beginning April 1, 1900 at a salary of $500. per
year and house, was authorized.

[Changes in
specifications]
On motion the question of suggested changes in the
specifications for the electric wiring of womens building
was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Atkins
Weil and Koeppe. This committee presented the following
report:
"The Committee appointed by the Board of Agriculture to
consider the advisability of making certain changes in
switch board and attachments called for by specifications
for the women's building recommend that:
1st. The switch board be of slate of proper thickness
and suitable size and with beveled edges.
2nd. Switch board instruments, viz: Ammeter,
volt meter, Watt meter, and ground detector to
be omitted.
3rd. Other requirements with respect to swtich board
and attachments remain as specified
except in so far as demanded by changes
above.

Report of committee was accepted and adopted.

The Capitol Electric Engineering Company filed in
writing an offer to reduce their bid in consequence
of these changes from $1056.00 to $922.50

[Elec. Company
Contract.]
On motion the amended bill of the Capitol Electric
Engineering Co. for the wiring of the women's building
for electric lights as per amended specifications,
was accepted at $922.50.

On motion the President and Secretary of the Board
were authorized to enter into the regulation contract
with the Capital Electric Engineering Co, in compliance
with their bid for the furnishing of material and install-
ation of wiring for electric wiring of the women's
building, a bond of $500. to be required from said
Capitol Electric Engineering Co. as a guarranty of the
fulfillment of this contract.
A.C.Bird, Sec'y.

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Afternoon Session

2:00

Same members present.

[State Fair
Exhibit]
The question of making an exhibit at the State
Fair in the fall of 1900 was on motion referred
to Messrs. Monroe and Atkins.

[Mr. Gunson
vacation]
On motion Mr. Gunson was allowed a vacation
of ten weeks with pay during the coming summer
vacation, for the purpose of taking a European trip.

[A.H. Taylor
employed]
Pres. Snyder reported the employment of Mr.
A.H. Taylor to assist Prof. Atkins in laboratory work.

[House & Barn
[illegible in original] ]
On motion the Board authorized the construction
of a house at a cost of $1250.00 and a barn at a
cost of $750.00 at the Upper Peninsula Experiment
Station.

[Plans etc
new bath house]
On motion the Secretary was authorized to secure
plans and estimates for a new bath house for the
students with a view of asking the next legislature
for an appropriation therefor.

[Mr. Grismar
appt'd.]
Pres. Snyder presented the endorsement of the
Station Council of Mr. Grismar as superintendent
of the Upper Peninsula Experiment Station. On
motion, referred to Pres. Marston and Pres. Snyder
with power.

On motion it was decided that when the Board
adjourn it be until April 18 at the Hotel Downey,
Lansing, at 8:00 P.M. Adopted.




[Plumbing
Womens Bldg.]
On motion the following material was decided
upon for use in the plumbing of the womens
building.
Water Closets = The [Sileo?], low tank, double flush,
syphon jet combination Plate 4.F. Ideal Manufacturing
Company, Detroit, Mich.

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[Begin page 393]

Drinking fountains [Clorr?] Royal, procelain, E. 1470 – 20 X 16"
Slop Sinks – Wolf's E. 1752 – 18 X 22 X 12"
Wash Tray – Wolf's [Deveo?] Stone, 6' – 6" long – 12" backs
E. 1787.
Bath Tubs - Idealo porcelain lined iron – Ideal M'n'fg. Co.

[Painting
Bldgs.]
On motion the Secretary was authorized to have the
buildings about the campus painted during the coming
summer, in so far as the needs require and the funds
of the College shall warrant.

[Mumford & Wells
visit Exp. Stas.]
On motion Prof. Mumford and Mr. Wells were
authorized to visit certain agricultural colleges of other
states with a view to studying the methods and work
of the agricultural departments in these colleges.

[Live Stock
specimens]
On recommendation of the Farm Committee. Prof.
Mumford was authorized to purchase not to exceed
three good specimens of Hereford breed and to invest
from $75.00 to $100.00 in Poland China swine.

[Location of
Dairy Bldg.]
On motion the resolution locating the Dairy
Building on the site of the present horse and
cattle barn was rescinded.

[Location of
Dairy Bldg
Farm Barn etc]
On recommendation of the farm committee
the following were adopted:

1st. The moving of the farm house to the present
location of the herdsman's house.
2nd. To locate the Dairy Building on the present site
of the farm house.
3rd. To locate the new farm barn east of the
grade herd dairy barn, fronting upon a line
with the front of said dairy barn.

[Phi Delta
allowed for
damages]
On recommendation of the committee on
Buildings and College property the Phi Delta Society
was allowed $1300 as a recompense for damange
done to its rooms by the installation of the new
heating system in Wells hall.

Adjourned. A.C.Bird, Sec'y.

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[Begin page 394]

Board Meeting April 18, 1900.

Hotel Downey Lansing.

Present. Pres. Marston. Messrs. Wells, Monroe, Allen,
Pres. Snyder and the Secretary.

Pres. Marston in behalf of the special committee
upon plans for the dairy building presented the
plans recommended by that committee.

[Dairy Bldg.
plans adopted]
On motion of Mr. Wells the plans were adopted
with the engine room addition and the Secretary
was authorized to submit same to the State Board
of Health and the State Board of Corrections and
Charities and upon the approval of the plans by
these boards to advertise for bids for the construction
of said building.

[Plans House
at Chatham
adopted.]
On motion the plans for the house for the
Upper Peninsula Experiment Station were adopted
and the Secretary was authorized to submit
same to the State Board of Health and the
State Board of Corrections and Charities and
upon the approval of the plans by these Boards
to advertise for bids for the construction of said
building.

[Plans for
Barn at
Chatham]
On motion the plans for a barn for the Upper
Peninsula Experiment Station were approved and the
Secretary was authorized to submit same to the
State Board of Health and the State Board of
Corrections and Charities and upon the approval
of plans by said boards, to advertize for bids
for the construction of said building.

[Fire Escapes
for
W. Bldg.]
On motion the bid of the J. E. Bolles Iron and
Wire Works, Detroit, of $324.00 for fire escapes for
the Women's building, being the lowest submitted,
was adopted by the Board.

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[Boiler Ins]
On motion the action of the Secretary in renewing the
insurance on the College Boilers was approved.

[Painting
W.B.]
On motion the question of colors for the painting of
certain portions of the Womens Building was left with
power to a committee consisting of Mr. Wells and Pres.
Snyder.

On motion the substituting of southern pine for
maple flooring was left to the same committee with
power.

The Secretary presented the following business report:
To the Honorable State Board of Agriculture:
Gentlemen:
The auction sale of the grade dairy herd
realized $1113.00 for the twenty-eight head, an average of
$3975 per head. It is interesting to note that the herd
brought exactly $3.47 more than the cost when purchased
taking into account in both cases the expense attending.


Mr. A.W. Mohnke the successful bidder for the
contract for plumbing of women's building and the
Capitol Electric Engineering Company the successful
bidder for the electric winning of women's building have
each executed the required bond and entered into
contract as provided by the Board.

The following repairs and improvements have been
asked for or are recommended =
A general water closet in the basement of College Hall
at a cost of $25000. Bath rooms in the remaining
faculty houses on the grounds, viz: those of Dr. Beal
and Profs. Smith and Taft. An addition to the
house occupied by Prof. Pettit, estimated cost $23000.
The refitting of the Analytical room of Chemical
Laboratory including 12 Tables @ $50. $600.
Piping etc. 100.
New floor 100.
Total $80000

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With the beginning of the next College year there will be
the opportunity for a new boarding club in Abbot
Hall. At the same time a new club will be formed
for the occupants of the Women's building. The former
will accomodate fifty. the latter probably one
hundred forty. In view of the fact that there has
been [evinced?] a disposition on the part of some
of the members of the Board to experiment
along the lines of boarding the students, I would
suggest that the College assume control of the
two clubs in question: that the question fo meat supply
milk supply and butter supply be handled directly
at the College, even to the extent of erecting and
equipping a slaughter house, cooling room.
cutting up room, delivery room etc. and placing
the same under the scientific charge of Dr.
Marshall; that an effort be made to conduct
said clubs along hygiene and domestic science
lines combined with careful business management;
that the College retain full business control of both
clubs; that the application of the principles taught
in the Domestic Science department be made = that
the control of the kitchens and dining rooms. the
making out of menus etc., or placed in the hands
of the Domestic Science department: that the College
equip the clubs at the beginning and charge all
additional equipment in the future to the Club
Boarding Association account; that the College
impose such restrictions as may be found necessary
upon the students belonging to these clubs; that to
secure the requisite number of young men students for
the Abbot Hall Club an inducement be held out to
them temporarily in the form of an assurance
that board will not exceed two dollars a week
for the first term. Estimated cost of building for
cold storage etc. $1200. Equipment of Abbot Hall
Club $30000.

The transfers to the College Land Grant Interest Fund
are made quarterly , the last day of March, Juen, September
and December. The transfer reported on March 31st. is
as follows =

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[Begin page 397]

Regular Land Grant Interest fund $14084.99
Special Interest " 2454.66
Trespass 12139.79
Total 28679.44
This left a balance on March 31st in the hands of the
State Treasurer of $54405.53. the largest balance in the
history of the institution. Deducting the $12139.79 extraordinary
trespass credit, the balance would represent an increase
of $4313.68 over the corresponding date of one year ago.

All of which is respectfully submitted.

A.C.Bird, Secretary."
M.A.C. April 18, 1900.

[Water Closet
College Hall]
The construction of a general water closet at an
expense of not to exceed $25000 was upon motion
authorized.

[Bath rooms
Beal. Smith. Taft.]
The construction and equipment of bath rooms in
the houses of Dr. Beal and Profs. Smith and Taft
was upon motion authorized.

[Chem Lab'y.]
The refitting of the analytical room of the Chemical
Laboratory was upon motion authorized at the
estimate named.


[Prof. Pettits
res.]
The addition to Prof. Pettits residence was upon
motion authorized at a cost not to exceed $230.00.

Adjourned.

Morning Session
College Board Rooms
April 19.

Same members present.

Pres. Snyder presented the recommendation of Prof.
Mumford to purchase a new farm team. Referred to
Farm Committee.

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[Begin page 398]

Pres. Snyder presented the recommendation of Dr.
Marshall regarding the inspection of premises etc. of
those furnishing milk or butter for the College or the
College clubs. On motion the following was adopted=

[Dr. Marshall
milk supply
etc.]
"Resolved that the Board of Agriculture upon
the solicitation of the milk producers, hereby gives
Dr. Marshall authority to test the herds or any
animals entering into such herd wherever considered
best providing such producers furnish milk or
butter to any of the College eating clubs or
students boarding houses, and to inspect such
herds, the surroundings and handling of the milk
bi-weekly or as often as may seem necessary,
provided, - First that the milk producers agree
to pay the actual cost of making the test and
inspection _ Second, that the milk producers agree
to follow any reasonable suggestions or recommenda-
tions in regard to the care of cows and the handling
of the milk. third that the milk producers agree
to maintain their milk at a reasonable standard
of cleanliness, butter fat and solids. Fourth. that
the milk producers agree to acquiesce in any
Sanitary of [hygeine?] measures necessary for the
control of the health of the students."



Pres. Snyder presented the financial report of
the superintendent of Institutes. Referred to the
Institute Committee.

[Fence for gardens]
Prof. Taft's request for a fence between the gardens
and the highway was referred to Mr. Monroe and
Prof. Taft with power.

[Babcock's
leave of absence]
Prof. Babcock's request for leave of absence for
absence for next year was on motion granted.

The request of Prof. Vedder for more instructors
next year was referred to the academic committee.

[Alumni Catalog]
Pres. Snyder presented a communication from Dr. Beal
regarding the publication of the alumni catalog. On

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[Begin page 399]

motion Dr. Beal was instructed to solicit bids upon said
catalog. number to be limited to 1500 copies without
illustrations.

[Re-organize
Hort. Dept.]
Pres. Snyder presented certain recommendations
regarding the reorganization of the horticultural department.
On motion referred to the Committee on Employes and
the Committee on Botany and Horticulture.

[Lab'y. Fees]
On motion the laboratory fees were fixed as follows:

Agricultural Course.
Elementary Science $1.00 Qualitative Analysis $7.00
Anatomy & Physiology .50 Bacteriology (per ounce) 5.00
Zoology .50 Physics " term .50

Mechanical Course. 4 yrs.
Shop Practice (per term) first 3 yrs. $1.00

Mechanical Course. 5 yrs.
Both Four Shop Practice (per term) first 4 yrs. $1.00
and Five " " (seniors) " term 1.00
Year Courses Laboratory ( " ) " " 2.00
" " second " 2.00
Mineralogy " " 2.00

Women's Course
Cooking (per term) $1.00 Piano rent (per term) $1.50
Chemistry sames as Ag Course Bacteriology " course 5.00

[Furnishings for
W. Bldg.]
On motion the furnishings for women's building
were left with the Secretary and the President of
the College, with power.

[Rent
Postoffice]
Mr. Wells from the Committee on Buildings and
College property recommended that the rent for
the quarters for the College postoffice was fixed
at $200. for the succeeding year. Adopted.

The committee on Farmers' Institute reported
as follows:

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[Begin page 400]

[Rept. of
Comm. on
Institutes]
"That the following prizes which were offered in
connection with the institute of 1898 and 9, in the
amounts and for the purposes as stated below
be paid from that portion of the institute fund
made available before July 1, 1899 provided in
Act. 137. Session laws of 1897.

Oscoda County, largest attendance $10.00
Gladwin " second largest 5.00
Livingston " largest women's sect. 5.00
Sanilac " " one-day inst. 5.00
Allegan " " membership 15.00
Branch " second " 5.00
Total $40.00
By unanimous vote the following resolution
was adopted:

[Mr. Wells'
birthday]
"Resolved. That this being the seventy-seventh
birthday of Hon. Franklin Wells our co-worker on
this Board, we hereby extend to him our
congratulations upon his long years of service:
we congratulate the State upon his faithful
and effective work and we express to him
our sincere wishes that he may yet be
granted a long continued lease of active life
and that the future like unto the past may
be crowned with success, happiness and
honor."

Adjourned. A.C.Bird, Sec'y.

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Board Meeting

Hotel Downey. Lansing. May 28, 1900
8:00 P.M.

Present. Messrs. Monroe, Wells, Allen, Marsh, Watkins, Pres.
Snyder and the Secretary.

In the absence of Pres. Marston, Vice-president Monroe
presided.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

On motion of Mr. Wells the Board proceeded imme-
diately to open bids for the Dairy Building. The following
bids were received:
Chittenden & Skinner. Lansing. 13,159.27
M.E. Fitzpatrick " 12,975.00
A.W. Mohnke, Grand Rapids 11,855.00

The above bids were for the complete construction of
the building excepting heating, plumbing and
electric wiring.

[Mr. Mohnke
contract
Dairy Bld'g]
On motion of Mr. Marsh the bid of A.W. Mohnke
being the lowest was accepted by the Board and the
President and Secretary of the Board were authorized
to enter into a contract with A.W. Mohnke for the
construction of said building at the price named,
requiring a bond from said A.W. Mohnke of $5000.00.

[Mumford's trip]
Pres. Snyder presented the report of Prof. Mumford on
his trip visiting other agricultural colleges and making
certain requests for the department work. Report
referred to the Committee on Farm Management and the
Committee on Employees.

[Mr. Grismar
appointed]
Pres. Snyder reported that the commtitee from the
Board appointed with power to employ some one to
take charge of the Upper Peninsula Experiment
Station had placed same in charge of L.M. Grismar
at a salary of $40.00 per month and the use of house
after it is completed, his services to begin May 1, 1900.

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Pres. Snyder presented communication from Prof.
Atkins of the department of Physical and Electrical
Engineering containing certain requests. That part
referring to improvements in building and equipment
was referred to the Committee on Buildings and College
Property. That part reerring to employees was referred
to the committee on Employes.

[Rooms in
Abbot Hall]
Pres. Snyder presented communication from Harry
L. Brunger and fifteen others requesting that the
Adelphic Literary Society be given the present cooking
room in Abbot Hall for use as society rooms.

On motion it was decided that no assignment
of rooms in Abbot Hall be made for any purpose
until said building shall be vacated.

Pres. Snyder presented communication from Prof.
Barrows. Referred to Committee on Employees.
Also a request from Dean Keller of the Women's
department which was referred to the same
committee.

Adjourned to meet at the college at 8:30 A.M.
the following morning.
A.C.Bird. Sec'y.

Morning Session, May 29,