Meeting Minutes, 1886
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1886
[Begin page 499]
Agricultural College Monday March 1st '86
The Board of Agriculture met at 7.30 p.m. at the call
of President Wells. present Messrs Wells, Dewey, McCreery,
Chamberlain, Willits and the Secretary.
The following members of the faculty were also present
Dr Kedzie, Dr Beal, Profs Carpenter, Johnson, MacEwan, Bailey
and McLouth
[Joint meeting
for
June]
Prest. Wells stated that he had taken the responsibility
of inviting the Ex. Com and officers of the State Agrl. Soc. to meet
the Board in joint session at such time in June as
wd. suit their convenience
[Straw Analysis]
Dr Kedzie outlined a series of straw analyses by which
he desired to test the feeding value of wheat straw at
different stages of ripeness and asked to have 15 or 20
rods of growing wheat for this purpose the coming season.
[Fair]
Dr Beal asked about the next fair saying he planned
to exhibit, if desired, microscopes, drawings, and botanic garden
specimens.
[Fuel Consumed]
Prof. Carpenter reported that our steam heating uses
20
about 4 tons of coal per 24 hours. We have ^ students work-
ing in wood and 18 in the machine shop on half that
number of sets of tools each student working on alternate days.
[Feeding Expt.]
Prof. Johnson reported as to securing calves for the exper-
iment in feeding that he had accepted an offer of Mr Phelps
Hereford
of Pontiac to give for $100. a six months old ^ calf for wh.
he wd. ordinarily ask $150. when first dropped.
[Chinese & Japan
Fruits]
Prof. Bailey reported as to studies pursued by himself &
Mr Crandall during the winter and spoke of having secured
scions of a large number of hardy Chinese & Japanese apples & peaches.
[McLouth Report]
Prof McLouth presented a verbal report of his visit to eastern
Industrial Schools wh. he was requested to write out for plac-
ing on file for the use of the Board.
The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m.
Agricultural College Tuesday March 2nd 1886
The Board met per adjournment with some members
present as on the previous evening.
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of Dec. 2, 3 or 4 were read and
approved
[More Rooms]
at his discretion
On motion Prest. Willits was authorized ^ to have rooms
in Botanical and Mechanical buildings finished
off for lodging students.
[Stove Abbot]
The Secretary was instructed to procure a stove for office
of Dr Abbot and to dispose of old stoves, pipes etc on hand.
[End page 499]
[Begin page 500]
[Ruggles Suit]
Col. McCreery reported the adverse decision in the Ruggles suit
$1440.
and the payment into one trust fund of $2036. being the amount
paid additional to the original $3.00 per acre purchase money.
and $596. interest thereon, all of
to settle controversy; ^ which had been held in abeyance
pending the decision of this suit.
[Mac Ewan]
On motion Prof. MacEwan was authorized to expend $2000 for
Dictionary and map of England for his class room instead of
elocution charts.
[Beal Assistant]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized with advice and
consent of the President to employ an assistant [Written in pencil] Mr Sudworth mentioned
This term the time & $125.
without board the price
[Grammar Tutor]
On motion Prest. Willits was authorized to employ a student
one hour per day for 4 to 6 weeks to coach students in grammar
[Elocution " ]
On motion Prest. Willits was authorized to employ a teacher
in elocution for this term for the Freshmen [Written in pencil] Prof Nelson 2 days a wk @ $100. suggested
[Hortl. Salary]
On a request from Prof. Bailey to know whether the Board
regarded the chair of Horticulture as on a level with
the other regular professorships of the College the
various members expressed full assent to that view,
the cause of the present difference in salary being Prof.
Baileys short experience in his position.
[Com. on
College Lands]
On the suggestion of Prest. Wells it was resolved that
there be added to the number of regular standing
committees of this Board, a comittee on Agircultural
College Lands to suggest such action regarding their
sale or appraisal or the collection of trespass, penalty
or other moneys arising from their sale as the interests of
the College might require; also to suggest any legislative
action relative to above subjects that might be desirable.
[Buildings Accept]
Mr Dewey reported the acceptance of the new buildings
[Stock Sale]
President Wells reported that the Stock Sale would be
held after lunch at the farm house on the afternoon
of Thursday the 25th of March.
[MacEwan Office]
The Secretary was instructed to expend not to ex-
ceed $75.00 in furnishing Prof. MacEwan's office.
[Carpenter]
It was resolved that Prof. Crpenter's request to be
relieved of the purchasing of supplies for the Mechan-
ical, Mathematical & Engineering Depts and for Heating
and Repairs be granted.
[Joint Meetg.]
On motion the Secretary was instructed to extend
an invitation to the officers and Ex. Committees of the
State Grange and State Horticultural Societies to take
part in the Joint Meeting to be held during June next
[Assay Work]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie and the Secty be authorized
to provide, within what can be spared for the purpose from the
[End page 500]
[Begin page 501]
Special Appropriation for the Chemical Dept. furnaces
[cupels?] and balances for assay work and such other bal-
ances and apparatus as may be necessary for the work
of the department.
[Appleyard]
On the presentation of a communication from Mr
Appleyard setting forth that he had been at extra expense
in supervision of buildings erected the past season, in
securing transportation to and from the College the
Secretary was instructed to pay Mr Appleyard an ad-
ditional $15.00 in final settlement of his account.
[Student Labor]
Of the expenditure of the last term on Student
labor account the Secretary was instructed to charge
$712.03 in accounts as follows for work done for
special appropriations
the different ^ objects named viz Farm Dept $38.20
Horticultural Dept $200. Mechl. Dept 67.
Botanical " 152.17 Zoological Dept 15.
Repairs of Buildings 173.50 Steam Repairs 66.16
[Purchases
by Secty.]
It was resolved that the Secretary under the di-
rection of the Board of Agriculture be authorized to
make all purchases for the College excepting
such as are or may be otherwise specially
provided for.
[Exhibit Fair]
It was resolved that the College shall
make an exhibit at the next State Fair
The Board then adjourned to meet at
the College at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday March 24th '86
Henry G. Reynolds, Secty.
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[Begin page 502]
Agricultural College March 24th 1886 7.30 p.m.
The Board met pursuant to the call of President Wells.
Col. McCreery was not present on account of illness
The minutes of the meetings of March 1st and 2nd were read
and approved
The various members of the Faculty were present and
made verbal reports of work and wants in their departments.
The Board adjourned to meet at 8.30 a.m.
Agricultural College March 25th 1886. 8.30 a.m.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Same members
present as on previous evening.
[Move Privy]
The Secretary was instructed to have the privies near the
old garden barn (site) removed
[Rustic Bridge]
[Lawn Mowers]
[New Fruits]
Prof. Bailey was authorized to expend $25.00 in repairing
the rustic bridge near Chemical Laboratory; $25.00 for
hand lawn mowers and $52.00 for hoes, rakes, hand cultivators etc
and $50.00 for new fruits
[8 Sash]
The Secretary was instructed to have 8 sash for Green
House out door pits renewed
[Com of Board
on
Ag. Coll. Land]
President Wells appointed Col. McCreery and Hon. Henry
Chamberlain committee on Agricultural College Lands.
[Dr Beal]
Dr Beal was authorized to expend $28.00 in repair of
his house and $25.00 out of Botanical appropriation
for small bottles for exhibiting grains
[Drawing Models]
It was resolved that Louis Carpenter and the Secretary
be authorized to expend $20.00 for drawing models
[Assembly Hall
Deficit]
On motion of Mr Luce the Secretary was instructed
to credit to the Special Appropriation for an Assembly Hall
Diplomas and
the receipts from Matriculation ^ Bank Interest from
Oct. 1st 1885 until the sum of the same shall equal $1376.43.
[Green House Man]
Upon motion of Mr Dewey it was resolved that Mr Knap-
per be authorized to employ a man for two months .
[Mrs Knapper]
[Lawns]
Also resolved that the Secretary pay to Mrs Knapper
for the calendar year 1886 $100.00 in quarterly installments.
It was Resolved that the lawn in front of Williams Hall
be top dressed at a cost not exceeding $25.00 and be
dragged, heavily rolled and seeded down; and
of Wms Hall
that the sweep in front ^ be left as it is: also that the
loop in front of the Library be abolished and the curves
N.E. of the library altered as suggested by Prof. Bailey.
[Dr Beal]
Dr Beal was authorized to expend $10.00 for cardboard for the Fair.
The Board took a recess to 7.30 p.m. and then adjourned subject to
the call of the President Henry G. Reynolds Secretary
[End page 502]
[Begin page 503]
Office at Capitol Building Lansing June 14. '86 7.30 pm.
The Board met at the call of President Wells, all the
members being present except the Governor.
The minutes of the meetings of March 24th and 25th were
read and approved.
[Botanical
Reference Books]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to purchase
for the use of the students in the Botanical Department
[Stormouths?] Dictionary Vol I of Steven's Fungi and the Hand
Book of Plant Dissection .
[Repair Furnaces]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to have
the brick furnaces under the boilers repaired sufficiently
to render them safe for one year at a cost not to exceed
$75.00 except upon the consent of the Chairman of the Committee on Buildings
[Arch for Well]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to
have a brick arch constructed over the well near the
river from which water for the water works is obtained. $15.00
[Cart]
It was resolved that the cart now the property of the
engineering department be sold to the Gren House Dept.
for $25.00 and proper credit be given to the Special ap-
propriation for Steam Works.
[Clubs A & B.
transom]
The following letter was referred to the Secty. with authority
to exericise his judgment, it being suggested that a transom
costing $5.00 complete would probably fit the need.
Prest. Willits Dear Sir It wd. be desirable if a window were set
high up in the partition between Clubs A. & B. The cost of what
they want done will be about $15.00 Yours R.C. Carpenter.
[Microsope: Grange.]
It was resolved that Dr Grange and the Secty. be author
ized to expend $100. of the Veterinary appropriation for a
compound microscope and accessory apparatus.
[Agrl. Teachers Assn.]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to
attend the meeting of teachers of Agriculture to be held at La
Fayette Indiana.
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that Hon Henry Chamberlain be associated
with Prof. Johnson to represent this Board at the LaFayette meeting.
[Fertilizer License]
It was resolved that one half the net proceeds of the
fertilizer license fees be paid to Dr. Kedzie
[Marston's Fee
in
Ruggles Suit]
The Secretary presented a communication referred to this
Board by T.M. Wilson Clerk of the Board of State Auditors from
Judge Isaac Marston which was received and laid on the
table until the next meeting.
[Club Ranges]
It was resolved that each of the ranges now rented to the differ-
ent clubs shall become the property of the club which rents it when-
each of
ever the Sum paid by the club for ^ such ranges in rents or otherwise
shall amount to fifty five dollars and seven per cent interest thereon since
March 1st 1883
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[Begin page 504]
[Written in pencil]
By Mar 1st '87 the afc wd stand: 55.00 + 4 yrs int @ 7 % = 70.40; less 4 yrs rent pd = 60.
& 7% int on proportion of rent in excess of accrued int. due (60.rent less 15.40 int.
= 44.60) for an average period of 2½ years, which equals (44.60 X .175 = 7.80) 67.80 leaving
Bal. due Mar 1. '87 $2.60
[Radiators]
It was resolved that not to exceed $25.00 be expended for radiator.
The Board took a recess till 9.00 a.m.
Bd. of Agriculture Office at Capitol Building, Lansing
9 a.m. Tuesday June 15th 1886
The Board met pursuant to adjournment with same members present as before.
[Petition]
President Willits presented a petition of Dale Smith and 51 others of the
classes of '86 '87 – '88 requesting the consideration by the Board of the course
in Agriculture as presented by Prof. Johnson.
On motion the petition was referred to the President of the College
the President of the Board and Hon Henry Chamberlain.
[N.Y. Bank Afc]
It was resolved that the Secretary be permitted to open a bank
account in New York with such exchange as he can secure without expense
provided that he shall at no time have on deposit there to exceed
$1000.00 and shall charge five cents for checks drawn of $10.00 or under
10 cents from $10. to $50.00, 15 cents from $50. to $100. and 50 additional for each added $100.
or part
The Board adjourned to meet at the College on Tuesday
July 20th at 7.30 p.m. Henry G. Reynolds Sec't'y.
July 20th 1886 Board Meeting postponed one week
Agricultural College Tuesday July 27th '86. 7.30 pm
The Board met at the call of President T: Wells. Present
all the members except the Governor and all of the Faculty
except Abbot. Carpenter and Bailey.
[Recommendations
of
Faculty]
Dr Kedzie and Dr Beal both spoke of the need of more as-
sistance in their departments to properly instruct the increasing
number of students. Prof. Cook would like Mr Gillette next year.
Prof. McLouth suggested making of apparatus for Experimental mechanics
Lt. Lockwood recommended stairs to Armory loft, and to require physi-
cians certificate of illness as excuse for absenteeism.
Prof. Carpenter asked for 24 seats for class room and 7 sets tools
Prof. Johnson asked for an investigation of the charges made against
him in the petition presented at the last meeting and it was agreed
to consider the matter the first thing in the morning.
The Board then adjourned to 8.30 a.m.
HenryG Reynolds. Secy.
Agricultural College 8.30 am Wednesday July 28. 1886
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All members present
but the Governor.
The minutes of the meetings of June 14th and 15th were read and approved.
[End page 504]
[Begin page 505]
Prof. Johnson was present and gave a statement of the
disorders in his class since June 1st
[Johnson
Complainants
Summoned]
On motion it was resolved that the Secretary notify Mr
Cordley the President of the Sophomore class to attend at
1.30 p.m. today with five representative members of his
class in relation to the petition presented June 15th by the students.
[Sundry Needs]
Prest. Willits presented various needs, among others finishing off
rooms in Boiler H., Mechl. Building & Botanic Laby. for students, rebuilding ice house
and dam, removing brick oven, new floor & door for Club E., calcimiming in Wells
Hall and assistants in Mathematics & English; Mr Cotton for former &
Prof. Pattengill for latter at $500. & $1200 respectively; also a fireman.
[Ice House & Dam]
The Ice House and Dam were referred to Messrs Dewey, Rising
and the Secretary
[Bridge]
The question of building the abutment of the farm bridge was
referred to the Com. on Farm Management and Prof. Johnson
[Brick Oven]
The Secretary was instructed to have the brick oven removed
" " " " " " " College Chapel repapered.
[Eclectic Soc.]
It was resolved that the Eclectic Society be permitted to take
in certain space adjoining their room as indicated by Prest. Willits
[Vanishing Seats]
Secretary was instructed to have certain seats in College
Hall revamped and to provide additional black boards
[Cotton & Pattengill]
It was resolved that Prest. Willits be authorized to en-
gage Mr Cotton at not to exceed $500. per year and Mr Patten
gill at not to exceed $1200. per year from the beginning of fall term.
[Prof. Bailey]
It was resolved that from and after Jany. 1st 1887
the salary of Prof Bailey be at the rate of $1800. per year
[Microscopes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal and the Secretary be au-
thorized to buy seven compound microscopes at $45.00 each
[Flower Beds]
It was resolved that the location of flower beds
made
about the Professor's houses be decided by the florist under
the direction of the President and that any beds not so
provided for be paid for by the office requesting it.
[College
Carpenter]
with advice of
It was resolved that the Prest. and ^ Messrs Chamber-
lain and McCreery be authorized to engage a carpen-
ter to succeed Mr Mohn.
[B.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Bachelor of
Science on Mmessrs [illegible in original] Dixon and Orrin O. Dunham.
[Work Bills]
It was resolved that hereafter work bills be render-
ed and paid once per term at the close of each term.
Adjourned to 1.30 p.m.
HenryGReynolds Secy.
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[Begin page 506]
Wednesday
Agricultural College ^ July 28th 1886 – 1.30 p.m.
[Johnson
Examination]
The Board reassembled after the recess with all the mem-
bers present but the Governor also Prof. Johnson with
Judge Marston as his attorney and the following representation
A.B.
from the Sophomore class Mr ^ Cordley class President Mr L.C. Colbourne
class Secty and Messrs Mayo, Taylor, Hall, and Breggar .
The afternoon was spent in an examintion of the charges
contained in the petition of the students presented June
15th in which statements were made by Prof. J. and each
except Mr Hall
of the students present ^ after which the Board took a recess
to 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday July 28th 7.30 p.m. 1886
The Board reassembled with same members present,
also prof. Johnson and Messrs Colburn, J.H. Hall, Bates, H.W. Carr,
G.C Crandall; and W.G. Hall
The evening was spent in a continuation of the exam-
ination , in the course of which Mr G C. Crandall spoke of an oc-
casion when some Sulphureted Hydrogen was brought into the
class room and in answer to a question as to the persons
bringing it in he at first refused positively to answer
and then asked till morning to consider the matter , which
upon motion of Mr Luce was granted .
The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m. July 29th.
Thursday
Agricultural College ^ July 29. 1886, 8.30 a.m.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment with all the mem-
bers present except the Governor and Mr Dewey also Messrs
A.L.
G.C. Crandall, Eldridge, L.C. Colburn, W.A. Kinnan, ^ Nichols, I B. Bates, Judson
Judge Marston, Prof. Johnson. W.S. Launstein, Everhart, Welch
Mr Crandall being asked his decision, definitely refused
to answer the question but added that he had misunderstood
preliminary
the ^ question of the previous evening as to how he knew who
introduced the Sulphuretted Hydrogen; that though he had
then stated that he know this of his own personal knowl-
edge and not by hearsay, he had been in error in so stating,
as his Knowledge was only from hearsay, but nonetheless
such that he felt morally certain of the facts.
It was moved and seconded that in view of this re-
fusal to answer the question of the Board Mr Crandall
be expelled from the College
Mr Luce suggested deferring action in this matter un-
til the other business in hand was disposed of
On motion of Mr Chamberlain the resolution to expel was
laid on the table pending the continuation of the Johnson investi-
gation. The examination of witnesses was then proceeded
[End page 506]
[Begin page 507]
with and concluded by a statement from Prof. Johnson after
which all except members of the Board and the Secty withdrew
and the question was discussed at length
[Marston
College Lands]
At this point Judge Marston entered to say that he had
been requested by Col. McCreery to look over the sales of
College lands with a view to finding any cases in which
the College had been defrauded, that he would examine
the list of sales and report to the Board and charge nothing
for so doing.
[Johnson Investigation]
The Johnson subject was then resumed, the expressions tending to
the view that the point made by the students of not being iden-
tified in the operations of the farm, taught its technicalities and
familiarized with its experiments, stock, implements and products
was so far as justified by the facts chiefly chargeable to the
a
lack of ^ sufficiency of skilled assistants to the professor of
Agriculture. That desirable as these objects were it was im-
possible for a Prof. of Ag. single handed to realize them
with a hundred boys at a time. He needed more assistants.
We cannot remedy it by having one man at the head of the
farm department and another to lecture on theoretical
practical agriculture. Such a divorce of theory & practice
n
would be worse that the present difficulties.
[Holmes Portrait]
unanimously
It was ^ resolved the J.C. Holmes Esq. be requested to furnish a
photograph portrait of himself to be placed in a suitable place in the College
After instructing the Secretary to summon Mr Crandall to
hold himself in readiness to appear before the Board after din-
ner a recess was taken till 1.30 p.m.
Agricultural College Thursday July 29th 1886 1.30 p.m.
The Board of Agriculture reassembled with all the members
present except Mr. Dewey and the Governor -
[Drs Kedzie & Beal
A.A.A.C. Meeting]
It was resolved to grant leave of absence of Drs Kedzie and Beal
to attend the meeting of the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science at Buffalo.
[Music]
On petition of the Senior class it was resolved to pay $40.00
toward defraying the cost of music for the Commencement .
[Flag Staff]
On motion the Secretary was authorized to erect a good flag
staff to be 100 ft high rigged with pulley, halliards etc at a
cost not to exceed $50.00 and to purchase a large flag.
[Artillery]
The Secretary was instructed to request St. Lockwood to
procure the necessary form of bond for getting pieces of Artillery.
[Dam]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to repair the Dam
across the Red Cedar River under direction of the Building Committee
[Tools]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary be authorized to
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[Begin page 508]
purchase seven sets of carpenters tools for the use of the shop, at
a cost not to exceed $60.00
[Name Plates]
On motion Prof. Carpenter was authorized to procure brass plates
to put on machines built in the shop to read "State Agricultural
College, built by class of 1889", cost not to exceed $8.00
[Crandall
Expelled]
Mr Crandall was then called in and asked if he still adhered
to his decision. His reply was the same as in the morning. On the
suggestion being made of a further deferring of action on the case
to see whether
in order that his class might not relieve him by a voluntary con-
fession Mr Crandall said he would prefer to have the matter settled at
once. He then left the room and the following preambles and
resolutions were adopted with no dissenting vote.
Whereas, George C. Crandall a member of the Junior Class
was before the State Board of Agriculture as a witness, and
Whereas, He was asked a proper question in regard to a mat-
ter of which he stated that he had knowledge, which question he re-
fused to answer in contempt of the authority of the said Board, therefore
Resolved, That George C. Crandall be expelled from the State Agricultur-
al College
[Finding in
Johnson case]
Whereas the State Board of Agriculture have received the peti-
tion and have patiently and carefully examined the charges therein
made by a portion of the students of the Michigan Agricultural
College against Samuel Johnson Professor Agriculture in said
College and have heard the Statements and evidence produced by
a committee of the students, be it
Resolved, that from the evidence produced and the opinions sub-
mitted, as to the first charge we conclude that while the students
all agree and state that their instruction in the Freshman Year
it
was satisfactory, that in the succeeding years ^ has not been presented
in an interesting and satisfactory manner
As to the second charge, we find no evidence to substantiate
also
it; and so ^ of the third and fourth charges.
As to the fifth charge we find by the evidence that there
has been a lack in some cases in the practical illustration
which might have been afforded by the stock and growing
crops.
In regard to the Sixth charge we deem it our duty to say
that if there be a fault it is more to be charged to the System than
to the Professor of Agriculture and when sufficient means are provi-
ded should be rememdied and we believe that when such means
are provided there will be no further cause for complaint.
(To render the above finding more understandable the petition re-
ferred to is here given in full )
[Johnson
Petition]
To the Honorable State Board of Agriculture: We the undersigned
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and concluded with a statement by Prof. Johnson
after which all but members of the Board & the Secy. withdrew
and the question was discussed at length
students at the Michigan Agricultural College do respectfully offer
the following petition.
Whereas: the instruction here imparted in Agriculture is not such
as befits the rank of the first Agricultural College in the United States
First, because the subject is presented in an uninteresting and dis-
connected form
Second, because the information on many points is incomplete
and in some instances incorrect
Third, because the presentation shows either lack of scholarship
or insufficient preparation.
Fourth, because many things are given which would necessarily
be inferred, thus causing waste of time.
Fifth, because with few exceptions the practical illustration
which might be afforded by the stock and growing crops on the
farm are neglected .
Sixth, because the most instructive part of the work on the
farm is done by the hired help to the exclusion of the students
And Whereas dissatisfaction in regard to this study exists as is
shown by the following facts
First, the expression of each class which has been under the present
professor
Second, the feeling among the graduates is that they have derived
little practical benefit from their course in Agriculture.
Third, that when the study is elective but very few take it
Fourth, that those who have come especially for the course in Ag-
riculture soon become disgusted and take other studies .
And whereas we believe the present condition of affairs, is inju-
rious to the morale of the Colege and to its reputation abroad is directly
chargeable to the present head of this department:
Therefore we respectfully ask that a careful investigation be
made of these statements.
[Junior's Protest.]
Soon after the announcement of Mr Crandall's expulsion
a paper signed by every other member of the Junior class was
presented to the Board stating that the signers considered con-
sidered the sentence passed upon Mr Crandall an unjust one
and requested its reversal and that unless the action were
reversed within one hour the signers would consider their
connection with the College severed .
It was resolved that, a paper from the Junior class in regard to
the action of the Board in the case of Mr Geo. C. Crandall having been re-
ceived and considered, the persons signing it are hereby given one
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week in which to remove their names from that paper, and
all of the signers thereof whose names are not so removed
within that time shall be declared expelled from this College.
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Prest.
HenryF Reynolds Secy
Agricultural College Monday August 2nd 1886. 7.30 pm.
The Board of Agriculture met at the call of President Wells, all
the members being present except the Governor.
Messrs Winde, W.C. Hall & McArdle
A committee representing the Junior Class ^ waited upon the Board
in the name of the class
and ^ requested permission to withdraw the paper presented by them
on the 29th ult. This, upon resolution they were permitted to do.
The president of the class Mr Winde then stated that the members
of his class who were implicated in the affair about which Mr Crandall
had refused to speak requested an opportunity to relieve him
by relating their own part therein. A readiness to hear what they
being expressed
had to say ^ Messrs. Bates Chapin F.R. Smith and Waldron credited
and acknowledged themselves the actors on the occasion about
had
which Mr Crandall ^ been asked to testify ; and upon their leav-
ing Messrs [illegible in original] Benjamin Hume Redman Saason Abbot Arnold
and Himebaugh entered and gave an account of their contributions
to the disturbance. Mr Crandall then entered and acknowledg-
ed the right of the Board to require testimony of students
[Seniors' Protest]
The class then left the room and Mr AE. Brown President of the
Senior class was called in and asked whether his class desired
to have left before the Board for consideration a paper which
Mr Brown had placed in hands of Prest. Wells shortly after the
adjournment of the previous meeting. On motion Mr Brown was
requested to aubmitt the question to a meeting of his class, to be called
together at once for the purpose. Mr B. then left for that purpose
[McLouth barn]
It was resolved that Prof. McLouth be allowed three dollars ($3.)
per month in lieu of the use of a barn until one be provided.
[Knapper leave of
absence]
It was resolved that with consent of Prest. Willits Mr Knapper
be given 8 days leave of absence to go east.
Mr Brown returned with word that his class had voted not
to withdraw paper. He was told to notify his class to hold them
selves in readiness to appear before the Board in the morning.
The following preamble and resolutions were then unan-
imously adopted.
[Crandall
Restored]
Whereas: Mr Geo. C Crandall was expelled from the Mich. Agr'l
College on the 29th of July for refusing to answer a question
put to him by the a member of the State Board of Agriculture
was
which as understood by said Board to be within his knowledge
and whereas Mr Crandall now states that it was not of his
[End page 510]
[Begin page 511]
own knowledge but from information given him by a person
said he supposed he
engaged in the disturbance which he ^ was Priviliged from not
answering as hearsay, And whence he expressed his willing-
ness to answer and has answered such question by giving
the Source of his information, and acknowledged the right
of the State Board of Agriculture to require Students to
answer, who have information either from his own Knowledge
or from confession of the perpetrators of the offense against the rules
of the College.
[Crandall
Restored]
Therefore rsolved; that the rsolution of expulsion of Geo.
C. Crandall be rescinded and he be restored to his
Standing in College – Carried
The Board then adjourned to 9 a. m.
Agricultural College Tuesday Aug. 3rd 1886, 9 a.m.
The Board met according to adjournment, all present
but Mr Luce and the Governor.
[Senior
Suspensions]
The members of the Senior class were called in one by one
and asked their action on the question of withdrawing the
paper which had been placed in Prest. Well's hands.
Eighteen members said they had voted not to withdraw the
paper and they were notified to appear and give reason why
they should not be dealt with for contempt.
Messrs Brown, Kinnan Nichols & Whitney appeared as com-
mittee of the 18 appointed for that purpose, with Mr Launstein as Secy.
They denied intentional contempt and said that they sup-
posed themselves to have been acting within their province.
They then left the room and the following preamble and res-
olutions offered
Whereas the following resolutions were presented by the Senior
Class of the Michigan Agricultural College to the State Board of Ag-
riculture on the 30th ult. viz. "Mich. Ag. Coll. July 29th '86
To the Hon. State Board of Agriculture: Be it resolved that
We the class of '86 after due consideration and with all respect for
your honorable body do hereby request the reinstatement of Mr Geo. C.
Crandall. And be it resolved that: if he is not reinstated
within two (2) days we feel it our duty to cancel all class and
Commencement exercises and further to request our
diplomas after our final examinations: Signed A.E. Brown Prest."
And Whereas, on being given opportunity to withdraw them, certain
members of said class who are herinafter named adhered to their original
action and refused to withdraw the same
And Whereas in the judgment of this Board said resolutions embody a
threat, in contempt of the authority of the Board and the discipline of the College
[End page 511]
[Begin page 512]
Therefore be it resolved that the following named students
are hereby suspended for one year from this day and are not to
be restored to College at any time after the expiration of said period
except on conditions satisfactory to the Faculty: and also that the
said students be required to leave the College Grounds within the
two days required by the Faculty rule in such cases viz. Messrs
Wm H. Clemons Jno Hooker Geo. L. Spangler
Jno W Clemons Harry B Howe Wm T. Welch
Edward G Eldridge Clarence H Judson Elbert A Whitney
Wm G Everhart Wm S. Launstein Jr. Wm K. Clute
Geo. S. French Albert L Nichols Wm. A Kinman
Geo E Haucome Wm. R. Rummler Albert C Brown
The above preamble and resolutions were adopted by
ayes and noes as follows: Aye Messrs Wells, Dewey, McCreery
Rising, Chamberlain and Willits 6; No. none, 0, Absent Gov Alger
and Mr Luce 2.
On motion the Secretary was instructed to immediately noti-
fy each of these young men of this action .
The Board then took a recess till 2 p.m.
Agricultural College Tuesday Aug. 3rd 1886, 2 p.m.
The Board reassembled with the same members present.
[Commencement]
It was resolved that the Prest. and Secty. make all needful
preparations for Commencement with reasonable econ-
omy but at the expense of the College so far as may be
necessary to save the remaining members of the Senior Class
from any greater expense on account of the suspension
of their class mates.
The Board then adjourned till August 18th.
HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Agricultural College Wednesday Aug. 18th 1886. 8.30 a.m.
The Board met with all the members present except
Gov. Alger and Col. McCreery.
[M.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Master of Science
upon Hon. Samuel Johnson, Prof of Agriculture at the Mich. Ag. Coll.
[B.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science
upon the following named members of the graduating class
Teacher-Joseph B. Cotton Engineer-Fred. C. Davis Teach-Jarius S. Dixon
" -Orrin O. Dunham Dmg-Richd. W. Edling Farm-Walter E. Gammon
" -Jason E. Hammmond Dr. Henry N. Jenner Drng.-Chas. F. Lawson
Seedsman-George W. Park Farm-Theo. A. Staney Dairy-Miss Jennie A. Towar
Teach-Phillip B. Woodworth and " -Frank L. Wrigglesworth
[M.S.]
It was resolved to confer the honorary degree of Master
[End page 512]
[Begin page 513]
of Science on David Howell Supt. of the Lansing City Schools and
on James H. Wellings M.D. of Lansing
It was resolved to confer the degree of Master of Science
upon the Hon. Kizo Iamari of Kagoshima Japan for advanced work
in Botany at the Michigan Agricultural College
It was resolved to confer the degree of Master of Science
Class of '82
in course upon Liberty H. Bailey Jr. ^ Prof. of Horticulture at
Class of '81
the Michigan Agricultural College. Mrs. M.J.C. Merrell ^ Librari-
an at the Michigan Agricultural College Walter W Remington Class of '80 Prin-
cipal of the High School Fort Collins Colorado, and Frank Benton of '79
apiarist of Munich Germany
[Status
of
Carpenter
&
McLouth]
The following resolution defining the relative
status of Professors Carpenter and McLouth were adopted.
[This section blank in original]
[Grange Slides]
Dr Grange and the Secretary were authorized to ex-
pend $20.00 for microscopic slides of minute anatomical structures
[Manure Tank]
The Secretary was authorized to have constructed
in the GreenHouse a liquid manure tank 10 X 6 X 4 at an
expense of not to exceed $30.00.
The Board then adjourned to attend the Commence-
ment exercises.
Agricultural College August 18th 1886, 2 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members
present as in the morning
[Huckleberries]
Prof. Bailey was authorized to make an experi-
ment in huckle berry culture as proposed by him.
on ½ acre pasture lot east of the ice house, expending $1000 for plants for same
[River Drive]
Also to begin work this fall on the summer drive
along the river using student labor and expending
such amount as the President and Secretary may direct.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourn it be
to meet at the Hurd House in Jackson Tuesday Sept.
14th 1886 at 7.30 p.m.
[Knapper $100.]
Mr Knapper was authorized to expend $100.00 for GreenHouse
plants
[Gr. H. water pipe]
Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary were instructed to have
[End page 513]
[Begin page 514]
relaid before winter the water main from tank to Green house
grounds with 2½ inch pipe and 6 or 7 plugs
[Stanley]
It was resolved that the subject matter of experiments
which Mr T.A. Stanley desires to make relative to the influence
of feed on milch cows be referred to Prof. Johnson with power to act
The Board then adjourned to Sept. 14th
Henry G. Reynolds Secy.
Jackson Sept. 14th 1886 7.30 pm HurdHouse
The Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present
but Col. McCreery and Gov. Alger.
[Badcock's Gift]
President Willits made a statement of Mr Badcock's gift
of $150.00 to the College.
It was resolved that the thanks of this Board be ten-
dered to Mr Badcock for his generous gift and that the sum
be temporarily used for the erection of a flag staff before the
armory building and ultimately to an alcove in the library
to be filled with the English classics with a tablet expressing
the wish of the donor to recognize the benefit received by him
while at this institution .
[Cedar River Bridge]
It was resolved that a second abutment, like the
first, be erected for the bridge over Cedar River.
The Board continued in attendance upon the State
Fair and adjourned subject to call of the President
HenryGReynolds Secy.
Lansing Monday Nov. 29th 1886
The board met at the Capitol this evening, present
President Wells and Messrs McCreery Dewey Chamberlain Rising
Willits & the Secy., absent Gov. Alger and Mr Luce .
[Faculty]
There were also present of the College Faculty Profs Kedzie,
MacEwan
Cook, Beal, Johnson ^ Grange, Bailey and McLouth
The reading of the minutes was dispensed with
[College Health
Inspection]
Dr Kedzie made a statement of the causes of ill health
at the College during the past season and suggested
the appointment of some one whose duty it should be
to look after the preservation of healthful conditions .
[McLouth, Report]
Prof McLouth presented a report of his visit to eastern
Mechanical Schools which is printed in full in the annual
report of the Board of Agriculture for 1886 on pp Iv to Ix.
Prof. Johnson made suggestions as to sale of cattle in
the coming spring Students are working alternate weeks very
satisfactorily. A $15.00 premium awarded by the State Agricultural
Society had been returned . The Board adjourned to the morning
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[Begin page 515]
Lansing. Mich. Tuesday Nov. 30. 1886, 8 a.m.
The Board met per adjournment with the same mem-
bers present as last evening.
[Petition of
Suspended 18]
Mr Lemnel Clute of Ionia presented and was given
opportunity to advocate the petition of the 18 suspended
Seniors for an abatement of sentence. The petition
was placed on file.
[Minutes]
The Minutes of the meeting of Sept 14th at Jackson
were read and approved
The balance of the morning was spent in discussion
of the estimates after which a recess was taken till
7 p.m. the afternoon being spent at the College
Lansing Nov. 30. 7 p.m.
The Board reassembled with the same members pre-
sent.
[Cattle Sale]
President Willits and Prof. Johnson were appointed as
special committee on cattle sale.
The rest of the evening till adjournment was spent
in consideration of the estimates
Lansing Dec 1st 1886, 8.30 a.m.
The consideration of the estimates was continued
A letter from Mr Luce explaining occasion of his ab-
sence was presented and read.
[Artesian Well]
It was resolved that Mr Dewey and the Secretary
be a committee to consult with well men and to let
a contract at their option for sinking a deep well.
[Legislation Com.]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain and Col. Mc-
Creery be a special committee on legislation affecting
the College before the next Session of the legislature.
[Governors]
It was resolved that President Willits be a committee
to see Gov. Alger and Governor-elect Luce with reference to
the estimates and needs of the Agricultural College
for the ensuing two years.
[Petition of
Suspended 18]
It was resolved that the petition of the suspended
Students be laid over till some future meeting and that
the Secretary be instructed to notify Mr Clute that the Board
were so full occupied with the legislative estimates that
they were unable to consider the question at this meeting.
[Military Graduates]
It was resolved that the Committee on Legislation be in-
structed to secure if possible the passage of a bill making graduates
of the Agriculural College who have had two years instruction in Military
Tactics, lieutenants in the State Military Service -, a bill similar to that
relative to the Orchard Lake Military Academy.
The Board adjourned to 1.30 p.m.
[End page 515]
[Begin page 516]
Lansing, Mich. Wednesday Dec. 1st, 1.30 p.m. 1886
The board reconvened with the same members present
except President Willits
[Institutes]
The committee on Institutes reported the following
scheme which was adopted
Grayling, Crawford county, Jan 31
and Feb. 1. Dr. Kedzie, Profs. Beal and
McLouth, President Willits and Secretary
Reynolds.
Fremont, Newaygo county, Feb. 3 and
4. Profs. Beal and Johnson, Dr. Kedzie,
President Willits and Secretary Rey-
nolds.
Hanover, Jackson county, Feb. 7 and
8. Profs. McLouth, Grange and Bailey,
President Willits and Secretary Rey-
nolds.
Three Oaks, Berrien county, February
10 and 11. Profs. Johnson, Cook and
Grange, President Willits and Secretary
Reynolds.
Bancroft, Shiawassee county, Feb. 14
and 15. Profs. Cook, Carpenter and
McEwan, President Willits and Secre-
tary Reynolds.
Charlotte, Eaton county, Feb. 16 and
17. Profs. Bailey, McEwan and Carpen-
ter, President Willits and Secretary Rey-
nolds.
[Naval Detail]
It was resolved that the State Board of Agriculture make
application to the Secretary of the Navy to detail a naval officer
to give instruction in practical mechanics at the Michigan
State Agricultural College and that the Hon. Henry Chamber-
lain and President Edwin Willits be a committee to present
this application to the Secretary of the Navy.
The Board then adjourned sine die
Henry G Reynolds Secretary
Following are the estimates as prepared for submission to
the Legislature .
ESTIMATE OF APPROPRIATIONS.
For the State Agriultural College for 1887-1888.
FARM DEPARTMENT.
Drainage and permanent improvements $800 00
Iron bridge over Cedar river 1,400 00
Filling approach to bridge 300 00
Improvement of stock 1,000 00
Hand implements 200 00
Two-horse cultivator 35 00
Two sets harness 50 00
Two plows 30 00
Lumber for fencing and repairs 300 00
Furniture and fixtures for farm house 400 00
Twelve-horse-power engine and boiler 500 00
Apparatus for class room 300 00
Experimental work 1,000 00 $6,315 00
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Shaping machine $250 00
Hand tools 250 00
Blacksmith tools 100 00
Material for work in iron shops 1,000 00
Material for work in wood shops 1,000 00
Twelve-horse-power engine 350 00
Lathes for workshop 150 00
Gas machine 200 00
Mechanical and physical apparatus 1,000 00 $4,300 00
MATHEMATICAL AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
Compass, chains and pins $65 00
Drawing instruments 25 00
Drawing models and copies 60 00
Testing machine 500 00
Casts for drawing 20 00
Curtains 20 00 $690 00
HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Team and harness $300 00
Market wagon 60 00
Horse lawn mower 75 00
Horse lawn rake, made to order 30 00
Plow $15 00
Acme harrow 35 00
3,000 lb. roller 40 00
Hand cart 10 00
Three hand lawn mowers 51 00
One dozen wheelbarrows 20 00
Garden wheelbarrow 3 00
Fifty steel rakes 20 00
Two dozen lawn rakes 6 00
Fifty hoes 16 00
One dozen sod cutters 4 00
Two apple presses 2 00
One dozen axes and helves 12 00
Photographic apparatus 40 00
Carpenters' tools 25 00
Ornamental plants 100 00
Fruit plants 100 00
Drain tile 36 00 $1,000 00
GREENHOUSE.
Plants and flowers $300 00
100 ft. hose with couplings 15 00
Tools 25 00 $340 00
BOTANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Grasses, etc., for botanical garden $50 00
Herbarium 100 00
Museum cases 200 00
Bottles, Index clock and apparatus 100 00
Experimental work for bulletins 100 00 $550 00
STEAM WORKS.
Repairs for two years $1,000 00
Two new boilers and setting of same 1,500 00
Extension of chimney 800 00
Fireman two years 720 00
Engineer two years 1,000 00 $5,020 00
[End page 516]
[Begin page 517]
VETERINARY DEPARTMENT.
Models, tables, etc. $400 00 $400 00
CHEMICAL DEPARTMENT.
Experiments and apparatus $2,000 00 $2,000 00
ZOOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Preparation and preservation of specimens $250 00
General museum additions 500 00
Apiary 1,000 00 $1,750 00
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.
Dictionary, charts, etc. $100 00 $100 00
MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
Fitting up drill room and armory $500 00 $500 00
LIBRARY.
Books, etc., two years $3,000 00 $3,000 00
FARMERS' INSTITUTES.
Expenses two years $600 00 $600 00
REPAIRS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
Painting and repairs of greenhouse $600 00
Addition to greenhouse dwelling 350 00
Addition to Prof. Cook's dwelling 200 00
Addition to Secretary's dwelling 500 00
Addition to and repairing Prof. Carpenter's dwelling 300 00
Woodshed for and repairing Prof. MacEwan's dwelling 200 00
Repairing Prof. Johnson's dwelling 150 00
Repairing Prof. McLouth's dwelling 50 00
Repairing Prof. Bailey's dwelling 50 00
Incidental repairs 1,000 00
Culvert and embankment in place of rustic bridge 500 00 $3,900 00
NEW BUILDINGS.
Barn for horticultural department $500 00
Laboratory for horticultural department 6,300 00
Addition to mechanical building 3,000 00
Barn at Prof. McLouth's house 300 00
Dormitories and boarding arrangements for 64 students 12,000 00
Apartment building for professors and their families 10,000 00
Extending water works system 3,000 00
Artesian well 1,000 00 $36,100 00
STUDENT LABOR.
For two years @ $4,000 $8,000 00
Supervision of same 3,000 00 $11,000 00
TOTAL $77,565 00
[End page 517]
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 499]
Agricultural College Monday March 1st '86
The Board of Agriculture met at 7.30 p.m. at the call
of President Wells. present Messrs Wells, Dewey, McCreery,
Chamberlain, Willits and the Secretary.
The following members of the faculty were also present
Dr Kedzie, Dr Beal, Profs Carpenter, Johnson, MacEwan, Bailey
and McLouth
[Joint meeting
for
June]
Prest. Wells stated that he had taken the responsibility
of inviting the Ex. Com and officers of the State Agrl. Soc. to meet
the Board in joint session at such time in June as
wd. suit their convenience
[Straw Analysis]
Dr Kedzie outlined a series of straw analyses by which
he desired to test the feeding value of wheat straw at
different stages of ripeness and asked to have 15 or 20
rods of growing wheat for this purpose the coming season.
[Fair]
Dr Beal asked about the next fair saying he planned
to exhibit, if desired, microscopes, drawings, and botanic garden
specimens.
[Fuel Consumed]
Prof. Carpenter reported that our steam heating uses
20
about 4 tons of coal per 24 hours. We have ^ students work-
ing in wood and 18 in the machine shop on half that
number of sets of tools each student working on alternate days.
[Feeding Expt.]
Prof. Johnson reported as to securing calves for the exper-
iment in feeding that he had accepted an offer of Mr Phelps
Hereford
of Pontiac to give for $100. a six months old ^ calf for wh.
he wd. ordinarily ask $150. when first dropped.
[Chinese & Japan
Fruits]
Prof. Bailey reported as to studies pursued by himself &
Mr Crandall during the winter and spoke of having secured
scions of a large number of hardy Chinese & Japanese apples & peaches.
[McLouth Report]
Prof McLouth presented a verbal report of his visit to eastern
Industrial Schools wh. he was requested to write out for plac-
ing on file for the use of the Board.
The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m.
Agricultural College Tuesday March 2nd 1886
The Board met per adjournment with some members
present as on the previous evening.
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of Dec. 2, 3 or 4 were read and
approved
[More Rooms]
at his discretion
On motion Prest. Willits was authorized ^ to have rooms
in Botanical and Mechanical buildings finished
off for lodging students.
[Stove Abbot]
The Secretary was instructed to procure a stove for office
of Dr Abbot and to dispose of old stoves, pipes etc on hand.
[End page 499]
[Begin page 500]
[Ruggles Suit]
Col. McCreery reported the adverse decision in the Ruggles suit
$1440.
and the payment into one trust fund of $2036. being the amount
paid additional to the original $3.00 per acre purchase money.
and $596. interest thereon, all of
to settle controversy; ^ which had been held in abeyance
pending the decision of this suit.
[Mac Ewan]
On motion Prof. MacEwan was authorized to expend $2000 for
Dictionary and map of England for his class room instead of
elocution charts.
[Beal Assistant]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized with advice and
consent of the President to employ an assistant [Written in pencil] Mr Sudworth mentioned
This term the time & $125.
without board the price
[Grammar Tutor]
On motion Prest. Willits was authorized to employ a student
one hour per day for 4 to 6 weeks to coach students in grammar
[Elocution " ]
On motion Prest. Willits was authorized to employ a teacher
in elocution for this term for the Freshmen [Written in pencil] Prof Nelson 2 days a wk @ $100. suggested
[Hortl. Salary]
On a request from Prof. Bailey to know whether the Board
regarded the chair of Horticulture as on a level with
the other regular professorships of the College the
various members expressed full assent to that view,
the cause of the present difference in salary being Prof.
Baileys short experience in his position.
[Com. on
College Lands]
On the suggestion of Prest. Wells it was resolved that
there be added to the number of regular standing
committees of this Board, a comittee on Agircultural
College Lands to suggest such action regarding their
sale or appraisal or the collection of trespass, penalty
or other moneys arising from their sale as the interests of
the College might require; also to suggest any legislative
action relative to above subjects that might be desirable.
[Buildings Accept]
Mr Dewey reported the acceptance of the new buildings
[Stock Sale]
President Wells reported that the Stock Sale would be
held after lunch at the farm house on the afternoon
of Thursday the 25th of March.
[MacEwan Office]
The Secretary was instructed to expend not to ex-
ceed $75.00 in furnishing Prof. MacEwan's office.
[Carpenter]
It was resolved that Prof. Crpenter's request to be
relieved of the purchasing of supplies for the Mechan-
ical, Mathematical & Engineering Depts and for Heating
and Repairs be granted.
[Joint Meetg.]
On motion the Secretary was instructed to extend
an invitation to the officers and Ex. Committees of the
State Grange and State Horticultural Societies to take
part in the Joint Meeting to be held during June next
[Assay Work]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie and the Secty be authorized
to provide, within what can be spared for the purpose from the
[End page 500]
[Begin page 501]
Special Appropriation for the Chemical Dept. furnaces
[cupels?] and balances for assay work and such other bal-
ances and apparatus as may be necessary for the work
of the department.
[Appleyard]
On the presentation of a communication from Mr
Appleyard setting forth that he had been at extra expense
in supervision of buildings erected the past season, in
securing transportation to and from the College the
Secretary was instructed to pay Mr Appleyard an ad-
ditional $15.00 in final settlement of his account.
[Student Labor]
Of the expenditure of the last term on Student
labor account the Secretary was instructed to charge
$712.03 in accounts as follows for work done for
special appropriations
the different ^ objects named viz Farm Dept $38.20
Horticultural Dept $200. Mechl. Dept 67.
Botanical " 152.17 Zoological Dept 15.
Repairs of Buildings 173.50 Steam Repairs 66.16
[Purchases
by Secty.]
It was resolved that the Secretary under the di-
rection of the Board of Agriculture be authorized to
make all purchases for the College excepting
such as are or may be otherwise specially
provided for.
[Exhibit Fair]
It was resolved that the College shall
make an exhibit at the next State Fair
The Board then adjourned to meet at
the College at 7.30 p.m. Wednesday March 24th '86
Henry G. Reynolds, Secty.
[End pge 501]
[Begin page 502]
Agricultural College March 24th 1886 7.30 p.m.
The Board met pursuant to the call of President Wells.
Col. McCreery was not present on account of illness
The minutes of the meetings of March 1st and 2nd were read
and approved
The various members of the Faculty were present and
made verbal reports of work and wants in their departments.
The Board adjourned to meet at 8.30 a.m.
Agricultural College March 25th 1886. 8.30 a.m.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Same members
present as on previous evening.
[Move Privy]
The Secretary was instructed to have the privies near the
old garden barn (site) removed
[Rustic Bridge]
[Lawn Mowers]
[New Fruits]
Prof. Bailey was authorized to expend $25.00 in repairing
the rustic bridge near Chemical Laboratory; $25.00 for
hand lawn mowers and $52.00 for hoes, rakes, hand cultivators etc
and $50.00 for new fruits
[8 Sash]
The Secretary was instructed to have 8 sash for Green
House out door pits renewed
[Com of Board
on
Ag. Coll. Land]
President Wells appointed Col. McCreery and Hon. Henry
Chamberlain committee on Agricultural College Lands.
[Dr Beal]
Dr Beal was authorized to expend $28.00 in repair of
his house and $25.00 out of Botanical appropriation
for small bottles for exhibiting grains
[Drawing Models]
It was resolved that Louis Carpenter and the Secretary
be authorized to expend $20.00 for drawing models
[Assembly Hall
Deficit]
On motion of Mr Luce the Secretary was instructed
to credit to the Special Appropriation for an Assembly Hall
Diplomas and
the receipts from Matriculation ^ Bank Interest from
Oct. 1st 1885 until the sum of the same shall equal $1376.43.
[Green House Man]
Upon motion of Mr Dewey it was resolved that Mr Knap-
per be authorized to employ a man for two months .
[Mrs Knapper]
[Lawns]
Also resolved that the Secretary pay to Mrs Knapper
for the calendar year 1886 $100.00 in quarterly installments.
It was Resolved that the lawn in front of Williams Hall
be top dressed at a cost not exceeding $25.00 and be
dragged, heavily rolled and seeded down; and
of Wms Hall
that the sweep in front ^ be left as it is: also that the
loop in front of the Library be abolished and the curves
N.E. of the library altered as suggested by Prof. Bailey.
[Dr Beal]
Dr Beal was authorized to expend $10.00 for cardboard for the Fair.
The Board took a recess to 7.30 p.m. and then adjourned subject to
the call of the President Henry G. Reynolds Secretary
[End page 502]
[Begin page 503]
Office at Capitol Building Lansing June 14. '86 7.30 pm.
The Board met at the call of President Wells, all the
members being present except the Governor.
The minutes of the meetings of March 24th and 25th were
read and approved.
[Botanical
Reference Books]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to purchase
for the use of the students in the Botanical Department
[Stormouths?] Dictionary Vol I of Steven's Fungi and the Hand
Book of Plant Dissection .
[Repair Furnaces]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to have
the brick furnaces under the boilers repaired sufficiently
to render them safe for one year at a cost not to exceed
$75.00 except upon the consent of the Chairman of the Committee on Buildings
[Arch for Well]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to
have a brick arch constructed over the well near the
river from which water for the water works is obtained. $15.00
[Cart]
It was resolved that the cart now the property of the
engineering department be sold to the Gren House Dept.
for $25.00 and proper credit be given to the Special ap-
propriation for Steam Works.
[Clubs A & B.
transom]
The following letter was referred to the Secty. with authority
to exericise his judgment, it being suggested that a transom
costing $5.00 complete would probably fit the need.
Prest. Willits Dear Sir It wd. be desirable if a window were set
high up in the partition between Clubs A. & B. The cost of what
they want done will be about $15.00 Yours R.C. Carpenter.
[Microsope: Grange.]
It was resolved that Dr Grange and the Secty. be author
ized to expend $100. of the Veterinary appropriation for a
compound microscope and accessory apparatus.
[Agrl. Teachers Assn.]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to
attend the meeting of teachers of Agriculture to be held at La
Fayette Indiana.
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that Hon Henry Chamberlain be associated
with Prof. Johnson to represent this Board at the LaFayette meeting.
[Fertilizer License]
It was resolved that one half the net proceeds of the
fertilizer license fees be paid to Dr. Kedzie
[Marston's Fee
in
Ruggles Suit]
The Secretary presented a communication referred to this
Board by T.M. Wilson Clerk of the Board of State Auditors from
Judge Isaac Marston which was received and laid on the
table until the next meeting.
[Club Ranges]
It was resolved that each of the ranges now rented to the differ-
ent clubs shall become the property of the club which rents it when-
each of
ever the Sum paid by the club for ^ such ranges in rents or otherwise
shall amount to fifty five dollars and seven per cent interest thereon since
March 1st 1883
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[Begin page 504]
[Written in pencil]
By Mar 1st '87 the afc wd stand: 55.00 + 4 yrs int @ 7 % = 70.40; less 4 yrs rent pd = 60.
& 7% int on proportion of rent in excess of accrued int. due (60.rent less 15.40 int.
= 44.60) for an average period of 2½ years, which equals (44.60 X .175 = 7.80) 67.80 leaving
Bal. due Mar 1. '87 $2.60
[Radiators]
It was resolved that not to exceed $25.00 be expended for radiator.
The Board took a recess till 9.00 a.m.
Bd. of Agriculture Office at Capitol Building, Lansing
9 a.m. Tuesday June 15th 1886
The Board met pursuant to adjournment with same members present as before.
[Petition]
President Willits presented a petition of Dale Smith and 51 others of the
classes of '86 '87 – '88 requesting the consideration by the Board of the course
in Agriculture as presented by Prof. Johnson.
On motion the petition was referred to the President of the College
the President of the Board and Hon Henry Chamberlain.
[N.Y. Bank Afc]
It was resolved that the Secretary be permitted to open a bank
account in New York with such exchange as he can secure without expense
provided that he shall at no time have on deposit there to exceed
$1000.00 and shall charge five cents for checks drawn of $10.00 or under
10 cents from $10. to $50.00, 15 cents from $50. to $100. and 50 additional for each added $100.
or part
The Board adjourned to meet at the College on Tuesday
July 20th at 7.30 p.m. Henry G. Reynolds Sec't'y.
July 20th 1886 Board Meeting postponed one week
Agricultural College Tuesday July 27th '86. 7.30 pm
The Board met at the call of President T: Wells. Present
all the members except the Governor and all of the Faculty
except Abbot. Carpenter and Bailey.
[Recommendations
of
Faculty]
Dr Kedzie and Dr Beal both spoke of the need of more as-
sistance in their departments to properly instruct the increasing
number of students. Prof. Cook would like Mr Gillette next year.
Prof. McLouth suggested making of apparatus for Experimental mechanics
Lt. Lockwood recommended stairs to Armory loft, and to require physi-
cians certificate of illness as excuse for absenteeism.
Prof. Carpenter asked for 24 seats for class room and 7 sets tools
Prof. Johnson asked for an investigation of the charges made against
him in the petition presented at the last meeting and it was agreed
to consider the matter the first thing in the morning.
The Board then adjourned to 8.30 a.m.
HenryG Reynolds. Secy.
Agricultural College 8.30 am Wednesday July 28. 1886
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All members present
but the Governor.
The minutes of the meetings of June 14th and 15th were read and approved.
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[Begin page 505]
Prof. Johnson was present and gave a statement of the
disorders in his class since June 1st
[Johnson
Complainants
Summoned]
On motion it was resolved that the Secretary notify Mr
Cordley the President of the Sophomore class to attend at
1.30 p.m. today with five representative members of his
class in relation to the petition presented June 15th by the students.
[Sundry Needs]
Prest. Willits presented various needs, among others finishing off
rooms in Boiler H., Mechl. Building & Botanic Laby. for students, rebuilding ice house
and dam, removing brick oven, new floor & door for Club E., calcimiming in Wells
Hall and assistants in Mathematics & English; Mr Cotton for former &
Prof. Pattengill for latter at $500. & $1200 respectively; also a fireman.
[Ice House & Dam]
The Ice House and Dam were referred to Messrs Dewey, Rising
and the Secretary
[Bridge]
The question of building the abutment of the farm bridge was
referred to the Com. on Farm Management and Prof. Johnson
[Brick Oven]
The Secretary was instructed to have the brick oven removed
" " " " " " " College Chapel repapered.
[Eclectic Soc.]
It was resolved that the Eclectic Society be permitted to take
in certain space adjoining their room as indicated by Prest. Willits
[Vanishing Seats]
Secretary was instructed to have certain seats in College
Hall revamped and to provide additional black boards
[Cotton & Pattengill]
It was resolved that Prest. Willits be authorized to en-
gage Mr Cotton at not to exceed $500. per year and Mr Patten
gill at not to exceed $1200. per year from the beginning of fall term.
[Prof. Bailey]
It was resolved that from and after Jany. 1st 1887
the salary of Prof Bailey be at the rate of $1800. per year
[Microscopes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal and the Secretary be au-
thorized to buy seven compound microscopes at $45.00 each
[Flower Beds]
It was resolved that the location of flower beds
made
about the Professor's houses be decided by the florist under
the direction of the President and that any beds not so
provided for be paid for by the office requesting it.
[College
Carpenter]
with advice of
It was resolved that the Prest. and ^ Messrs Chamber-
lain and McCreery be authorized to engage a carpen-
ter to succeed Mr Mohn.
[B.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Bachelor of
Science on Mmessrs [illegible in original] Dixon and Orrin O. Dunham.
[Work Bills]
It was resolved that hereafter work bills be render-
ed and paid once per term at the close of each term.
Adjourned to 1.30 p.m.
HenryGReynolds Secy.
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Wednesday
Agricultural College ^ July 28th 1886 – 1.30 p.m.
[Johnson
Examination]
The Board reassembled after the recess with all the mem-
bers present but the Governor also Prof. Johnson with
Judge Marston as his attorney and the following representation
A.B.
from the Sophomore class Mr ^ Cordley class President Mr L.C. Colbourne
class Secty and Messrs Mayo, Taylor, Hall, and Breggar .
The afternoon was spent in an examintion of the charges
contained in the petition of the students presented June
15th in which statements were made by Prof. J. and each
except Mr Hall
of the students present ^ after which the Board took a recess
to 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday July 28th 7.30 p.m. 1886
The Board reassembled with same members present,
also prof. Johnson and Messrs Colburn, J.H. Hall, Bates, H.W. Carr,
G.C Crandall; and W.G. Hall
The evening was spent in a continuation of the exam-
ination , in the course of which Mr G C. Crandall spoke of an oc-
casion when some Sulphureted Hydrogen was brought into the
class room and in answer to a question as to the persons
bringing it in he at first refused positively to answer
and then asked till morning to consider the matter , which
upon motion of Mr Luce was granted .
The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m. July 29th.
Thursday
Agricultural College ^ July 29. 1886, 8.30 a.m.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment with all the mem-
bers present except the Governor and Mr Dewey also Messrs
A.L.
G.C. Crandall, Eldridge, L.C. Colburn, W.A. Kinnan, ^ Nichols, I B. Bates, Judson
Judge Marston, Prof. Johnson. W.S. Launstein, Everhart, Welch
Mr Crandall being asked his decision, definitely refused
to answer the question but added that he had misunderstood
preliminary
the ^ question of the previous evening as to how he knew who
introduced the Sulphuretted Hydrogen; that though he had
then stated that he know this of his own personal knowl-
edge and not by hearsay, he had been in error in so stating,
as his Knowledge was only from hearsay, but nonetheless
such that he felt morally certain of the facts.
It was moved and seconded that in view of this re-
fusal to answer the question of the Board Mr Crandall
be expelled from the College
Mr Luce suggested deferring action in this matter un-
til the other business in hand was disposed of
On motion of Mr Chamberlain the resolution to expel was
laid on the table pending the continuation of the Johnson investi-
gation. The examination of witnesses was then proceeded
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[Begin page 507]
with and concluded by a statement from Prof. Johnson after
which all except members of the Board and the Secty withdrew
and the question was discussed at length
[Marston
College Lands]
At this point Judge Marston entered to say that he had
been requested by Col. McCreery to look over the sales of
College lands with a view to finding any cases in which
the College had been defrauded, that he would examine
the list of sales and report to the Board and charge nothing
for so doing.
[Johnson Investigation]
The Johnson subject was then resumed, the expressions tending to
the view that the point made by the students of not being iden-
tified in the operations of the farm, taught its technicalities and
familiarized with its experiments, stock, implements and products
was so far as justified by the facts chiefly chargeable to the
a
lack of ^ sufficiency of skilled assistants to the professor of
Agriculture. That desirable as these objects were it was im-
possible for a Prof. of Ag. single handed to realize them
with a hundred boys at a time. He needed more assistants.
We cannot remedy it by having one man at the head of the
farm department and another to lecture on theoretical
practical agriculture. Such a divorce of theory & practice
n
would be worse that the present difficulties.
[Holmes Portrait]
unanimously
It was ^ resolved the J.C. Holmes Esq. be requested to furnish a
photograph portrait of himself to be placed in a suitable place in the College
After instructing the Secretary to summon Mr Crandall to
hold himself in readiness to appear before the Board after din-
ner a recess was taken till 1.30 p.m.
Agricultural College Thursday July 29th 1886 1.30 p.m.
The Board of Agriculture reassembled with all the members
present except Mr. Dewey and the Governor -
[Drs Kedzie & Beal
A.A.A.C. Meeting]
It was resolved to grant leave of absence of Drs Kedzie and Beal
to attend the meeting of the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science at Buffalo.
[Music]
On petition of the Senior class it was resolved to pay $40.00
toward defraying the cost of music for the Commencement .
[Flag Staff]
On motion the Secretary was authorized to erect a good flag
staff to be 100 ft high rigged with pulley, halliards etc at a
cost not to exceed $50.00 and to purchase a large flag.
[Artillery]
The Secretary was instructed to request St. Lockwood to
procure the necessary form of bond for getting pieces of Artillery.
[Dam]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter be authorized to repair the Dam
across the Red Cedar River under direction of the Building Committee
[Tools]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary be authorized to
[End page 507]
[Begin page 508]
purchase seven sets of carpenters tools for the use of the shop, at
a cost not to exceed $60.00
[Name Plates]
On motion Prof. Carpenter was authorized to procure brass plates
to put on machines built in the shop to read "State Agricultural
College, built by class of 1889", cost not to exceed $8.00
[Crandall
Expelled]
Mr Crandall was then called in and asked if he still adhered
to his decision. His reply was the same as in the morning. On the
suggestion being made of a further deferring of action on the case
to see whether
in order that his class might not relieve him by a voluntary con-
fession Mr Crandall said he would prefer to have the matter settled at
once. He then left the room and the following preambles and
resolutions were adopted with no dissenting vote.
Whereas, George C. Crandall a member of the Junior Class
was before the State Board of Agriculture as a witness, and
Whereas, He was asked a proper question in regard to a mat-
ter of which he stated that he had knowledge, which question he re-
fused to answer in contempt of the authority of the said Board, therefore
Resolved, That George C. Crandall be expelled from the State Agricultur-
al College
[Finding in
Johnson case]
Whereas the State Board of Agriculture have received the peti-
tion and have patiently and carefully examined the charges therein
made by a portion of the students of the Michigan Agricultural
College against Samuel Johnson Professor Agriculture in said
College and have heard the Statements and evidence produced by
a committee of the students, be it
Resolved, that from the evidence produced and the opinions sub-
mitted, as to the first charge we conclude that while the students
all agree and state that their instruction in the Freshman Year
it
was satisfactory, that in the succeeding years ^ has not been presented
in an interesting and satisfactory manner
As to the second charge, we find no evidence to substantiate
also
it; and so ^ of the third and fourth charges.
As to the fifth charge we find by the evidence that there
has been a lack in some cases in the practical illustration
which might have been afforded by the stock and growing
crops.
In regard to the Sixth charge we deem it our duty to say
that if there be a fault it is more to be charged to the System than
to the Professor of Agriculture and when sufficient means are provi-
ded should be rememdied and we believe that when such means
are provided there will be no further cause for complaint.
(To render the above finding more understandable the petition re-
ferred to is here given in full )
[Johnson
Petition]
To the Honorable State Board of Agriculture: We the undersigned
[End page 508]
[Begin page 509]
and concluded with a statement by Prof. Johnson
after which all but members of the Board & the Secy. withdrew
and the question was discussed at length
students at the Michigan Agricultural College do respectfully offer
the following petition.
Whereas: the instruction here imparted in Agriculture is not such
as befits the rank of the first Agricultural College in the United States
First, because the subject is presented in an uninteresting and dis-
connected form
Second, because the information on many points is incomplete
and in some instances incorrect
Third, because the presentation shows either lack of scholarship
or insufficient preparation.
Fourth, because many things are given which would necessarily
be inferred, thus causing waste of time.
Fifth, because with few exceptions the practical illustration
which might be afforded by the stock and growing crops on the
farm are neglected .
Sixth, because the most instructive part of the work on the
farm is done by the hired help to the exclusion of the students
And Whereas dissatisfaction in regard to this study exists as is
shown by the following facts
First, the expression of each class which has been under the present
professor
Second, the feeling among the graduates is that they have derived
little practical benefit from their course in Agriculture.
Third, that when the study is elective but very few take it
Fourth, that those who have come especially for the course in Ag-
riculture soon become disgusted and take other studies .
And whereas we believe the present condition of affairs, is inju-
rious to the morale of the Colege and to its reputation abroad is directly
chargeable to the present head of this department:
Therefore we respectfully ask that a careful investigation be
made of these statements.
[Junior's Protest.]
Soon after the announcement of Mr Crandall's expulsion
a paper signed by every other member of the Junior class was
presented to the Board stating that the signers considered con-
sidered the sentence passed upon Mr Crandall an unjust one
and requested its reversal and that unless the action were
reversed within one hour the signers would consider their
connection with the College severed .
It was resolved that, a paper from the Junior class in regard to
the action of the Board in the case of Mr Geo. C. Crandall having been re-
ceived and considered, the persons signing it are hereby given one
[End page 509]
[Begin page 510]
week in which to remove their names from that paper, and
all of the signers thereof whose names are not so removed
within that time shall be declared expelled from this College.
The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Prest.
HenryF Reynolds Secy
Agricultural College Monday August 2nd 1886. 7.30 pm.
The Board of Agriculture met at the call of President Wells, all
the members being present except the Governor.
Messrs Winde, W.C. Hall & McArdle
A committee representing the Junior Class ^ waited upon the Board
in the name of the class
and ^ requested permission to withdraw the paper presented by them
on the 29th ult. This, upon resolution they were permitted to do.
The president of the class Mr Winde then stated that the members
of his class who were implicated in the affair about which Mr Crandall
had refused to speak requested an opportunity to relieve him
by relating their own part therein. A readiness to hear what they
being expressed
had to say ^ Messrs. Bates Chapin F.R. Smith and Waldron credited
and acknowledged themselves the actors on the occasion about
had
which Mr Crandall ^ been asked to testify ; and upon their leav-
ing Messrs [illegible in original] Benjamin Hume Redman Saason Abbot Arnold
and Himebaugh entered and gave an account of their contributions
to the disturbance. Mr Crandall then entered and acknowledg-
ed the right of the Board to require testimony of students
[Seniors' Protest]
The class then left the room and Mr AE. Brown President of the
Senior class was called in and asked whether his class desired
to have left before the Board for consideration a paper which
Mr Brown had placed in hands of Prest. Wells shortly after the
adjournment of the previous meeting. On motion Mr Brown was
requested to aubmitt the question to a meeting of his class, to be called
together at once for the purpose. Mr B. then left for that purpose
[McLouth barn]
It was resolved that Prof. McLouth be allowed three dollars ($3.)
per month in lieu of the use of a barn until one be provided.
[Knapper leave of
absence]
It was resolved that with consent of Prest. Willits Mr Knapper
be given 8 days leave of absence to go east.
Mr Brown returned with word that his class had voted not
to withdraw paper. He was told to notify his class to hold them
selves in readiness to appear before the Board in the morning.
The following preamble and resolutions were then unan-
imously adopted.
[Crandall
Restored]
Whereas: Mr Geo. C Crandall was expelled from the Mich. Agr'l
College on the 29th of July for refusing to answer a question
put to him by the a member of the State Board of Agriculture
was
which as understood by said Board to be within his knowledge
and whereas Mr Crandall now states that it was not of his
[End page 510]
[Begin page 511]
own knowledge but from information given him by a person
said he supposed he
engaged in the disturbance which he ^ was Priviliged from not
answering as hearsay, And whence he expressed his willing-
ness to answer and has answered such question by giving
the Source of his information, and acknowledged the right
of the State Board of Agriculture to require Students to
answer, who have information either from his own Knowledge
or from confession of the perpetrators of the offense against the rules
of the College.
[Crandall
Restored]
Therefore rsolved; that the rsolution of expulsion of Geo.
C. Crandall be rescinded and he be restored to his
Standing in College – Carried
The Board then adjourned to 9 a. m.
Agricultural College Tuesday Aug. 3rd 1886, 9 a.m.
The Board met according to adjournment, all present
but Mr Luce and the Governor.
[Senior
Suspensions]
The members of the Senior class were called in one by one
and asked their action on the question of withdrawing the
paper which had been placed in Prest. Well's hands.
Eighteen members said they had voted not to withdraw the
paper and they were notified to appear and give reason why
they should not be dealt with for contempt.
Messrs Brown, Kinnan Nichols & Whitney appeared as com-
mittee of the 18 appointed for that purpose, with Mr Launstein as Secy.
They denied intentional contempt and said that they sup-
posed themselves to have been acting within their province.
They then left the room and the following preamble and res-
olutions offered
Whereas the following resolutions were presented by the Senior
Class of the Michigan Agricultural College to the State Board of Ag-
riculture on the 30th ult. viz. "Mich. Ag. Coll. July 29th '86
To the Hon. State Board of Agriculture: Be it resolved that
We the class of '86 after due consideration and with all respect for
your honorable body do hereby request the reinstatement of Mr Geo. C.
Crandall. And be it resolved that: if he is not reinstated
within two (2) days we feel it our duty to cancel all class and
Commencement exercises and further to request our
diplomas after our final examinations: Signed A.E. Brown Prest."
And Whereas, on being given opportunity to withdraw them, certain
members of said class who are herinafter named adhered to their original
action and refused to withdraw the same
And Whereas in the judgment of this Board said resolutions embody a
threat, in contempt of the authority of the Board and the discipline of the College
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[Begin page 512]
Therefore be it resolved that the following named students
are hereby suspended for one year from this day and are not to
be restored to College at any time after the expiration of said period
except on conditions satisfactory to the Faculty: and also that the
said students be required to leave the College Grounds within the
two days required by the Faculty rule in such cases viz. Messrs
Wm H. Clemons Jno Hooker Geo. L. Spangler
Jno W Clemons Harry B Howe Wm T. Welch
Edward G Eldridge Clarence H Judson Elbert A Whitney
Wm G Everhart Wm S. Launstein Jr. Wm K. Clute
Geo. S. French Albert L Nichols Wm. A Kinman
Geo E Haucome Wm. R. Rummler Albert C Brown
The above preamble and resolutions were adopted by
ayes and noes as follows: Aye Messrs Wells, Dewey, McCreery
Rising, Chamberlain and Willits 6; No. none, 0, Absent Gov Alger
and Mr Luce 2.
On motion the Secretary was instructed to immediately noti-
fy each of these young men of this action .
The Board then took a recess till 2 p.m.
Agricultural College Tuesday Aug. 3rd 1886, 2 p.m.
The Board reassembled with the same members present.
[Commencement]
It was resolved that the Prest. and Secty. make all needful
preparations for Commencement with reasonable econ-
omy but at the expense of the College so far as may be
necessary to save the remaining members of the Senior Class
from any greater expense on account of the suspension
of their class mates.
The Board then adjourned till August 18th.
HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Agricultural College Wednesday Aug. 18th 1886. 8.30 a.m.
The Board met with all the members present except
Gov. Alger and Col. McCreery.
[M.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Master of Science
upon Hon. Samuel Johnson, Prof of Agriculture at the Mich. Ag. Coll.
[B.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science
upon the following named members of the graduating class
Teacher-Joseph B. Cotton Engineer-Fred. C. Davis Teach-Jarius S. Dixon
" -Orrin O. Dunham Dmg-Richd. W. Edling Farm-Walter E. Gammon
" -Jason E. Hammmond Dr. Henry N. Jenner Drng.-Chas. F. Lawson
Seedsman-George W. Park Farm-Theo. A. Staney Dairy-Miss Jennie A. Towar
Teach-Phillip B. Woodworth and " -Frank L. Wrigglesworth
[M.S.]
It was resolved to confer the honorary degree of Master
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[Begin page 513]
of Science on David Howell Supt. of the Lansing City Schools and
on James H. Wellings M.D. of Lansing
It was resolved to confer the degree of Master of Science
upon the Hon. Kizo Iamari of Kagoshima Japan for advanced work
in Botany at the Michigan Agricultural College
It was resolved to confer the degree of Master of Science
Class of '82
in course upon Liberty H. Bailey Jr. ^ Prof. of Horticulture at
Class of '81
the Michigan Agricultural College. Mrs. M.J.C. Merrell ^ Librari-
an at the Michigan Agricultural College Walter W Remington Class of '80 Prin-
cipal of the High School Fort Collins Colorado, and Frank Benton of '79
apiarist of Munich Germany
[Status
of
Carpenter
&
McLouth]
The following resolution defining the relative
status of Professors Carpenter and McLouth were adopted.
[This section blank in original]
[Grange Slides]
Dr Grange and the Secretary were authorized to ex-
pend $20.00 for microscopic slides of minute anatomical structures
[Manure Tank]
The Secretary was authorized to have constructed
in the GreenHouse a liquid manure tank 10 X 6 X 4 at an
expense of not to exceed $30.00.
The Board then adjourned to attend the Commence-
ment exercises.
Agricultural College August 18th 1886, 2 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members
present as in the morning
[Huckleberries]
Prof. Bailey was authorized to make an experi-
ment in huckle berry culture as proposed by him.
on ½ acre pasture lot east of the ice house, expending $1000 for plants for same
[River Drive]
Also to begin work this fall on the summer drive
along the river using student labor and expending
such amount as the President and Secretary may direct.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourn it be
to meet at the Hurd House in Jackson Tuesday Sept.
14th 1886 at 7.30 p.m.
[Knapper $100.]
Mr Knapper was authorized to expend $100.00 for GreenHouse
plants
[Gr. H. water pipe]
Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary were instructed to have
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[Begin page 514]
relaid before winter the water main from tank to Green house
grounds with 2½ inch pipe and 6 or 7 plugs
[Stanley]
It was resolved that the subject matter of experiments
which Mr T.A. Stanley desires to make relative to the influence
of feed on milch cows be referred to Prof. Johnson with power to act
The Board then adjourned to Sept. 14th
Henry G. Reynolds Secy.
Jackson Sept. 14th 1886 7.30 pm HurdHouse
The Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present
but Col. McCreery and Gov. Alger.
[Badcock's Gift]
President Willits made a statement of Mr Badcock's gift
of $150.00 to the College.
It was resolved that the thanks of this Board be ten-
dered to Mr Badcock for his generous gift and that the sum
be temporarily used for the erection of a flag staff before the
armory building and ultimately to an alcove in the library
to be filled with the English classics with a tablet expressing
the wish of the donor to recognize the benefit received by him
while at this institution .
[Cedar River Bridge]
It was resolved that a second abutment, like the
first, be erected for the bridge over Cedar River.
The Board continued in attendance upon the State
Fair and adjourned subject to call of the President
HenryGReynolds Secy.
Lansing Monday Nov. 29th 1886
The board met at the Capitol this evening, present
President Wells and Messrs McCreery Dewey Chamberlain Rising
Willits & the Secy., absent Gov. Alger and Mr Luce .
[Faculty]
There were also present of the College Faculty Profs Kedzie,
MacEwan
Cook, Beal, Johnson ^ Grange, Bailey and McLouth
The reading of the minutes was dispensed with
[College Health
Inspection]
Dr Kedzie made a statement of the causes of ill health
at the College during the past season and suggested
the appointment of some one whose duty it should be
to look after the preservation of healthful conditions .
[McLouth, Report]
Prof McLouth presented a report of his visit to eastern
Mechanical Schools which is printed in full in the annual
report of the Board of Agriculture for 1886 on pp Iv to Ix.
Prof. Johnson made suggestions as to sale of cattle in
the coming spring Students are working alternate weeks very
satisfactorily. A $15.00 premium awarded by the State Agricultural
Society had been returned . The Board adjourned to the morning
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[Begin page 515]
Lansing. Mich. Tuesday Nov. 30. 1886, 8 a.m.
The Board met per adjournment with the same mem-
bers present as last evening.
[Petition of
Suspended 18]
Mr Lemnel Clute of Ionia presented and was given
opportunity to advocate the petition of the 18 suspended
Seniors for an abatement of sentence. The petition
was placed on file.
[Minutes]
The Minutes of the meeting of Sept 14th at Jackson
were read and approved
The balance of the morning was spent in discussion
of the estimates after which a recess was taken till
7 p.m. the afternoon being spent at the College
Lansing Nov. 30. 7 p.m.
The Board reassembled with the same members pre-
sent.
[Cattle Sale]
President Willits and Prof. Johnson were appointed as
special committee on cattle sale.
The rest of the evening till adjournment was spent
in consideration of the estimates
Lansing Dec 1st 1886, 8.30 a.m.
The consideration of the estimates was continued
A letter from Mr Luce explaining occasion of his ab-
sence was presented and read.
[Artesian Well]
It was resolved that Mr Dewey and the Secretary
be a committee to consult with well men and to let
a contract at their option for sinking a deep well.
[Legislation Com.]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain and Col. Mc-
Creery be a special committee on legislation affecting
the College before the next Session of the legislature.
[Governors]
It was resolved that President Willits be a committee
to see Gov. Alger and Governor-elect Luce with reference to
the estimates and needs of the Agricultural College
for the ensuing two years.
[Petition of
Suspended 18]
It was resolved that the petition of the suspended
Students be laid over till some future meeting and that
the Secretary be instructed to notify Mr Clute that the Board
were so full occupied with the legislative estimates that
they were unable to consider the question at this meeting.
[Military Graduates]
It was resolved that the Committee on Legislation be in-
structed to secure if possible the passage of a bill making graduates
of the Agriculural College who have had two years instruction in Military
Tactics, lieutenants in the State Military Service -, a bill similar to that
relative to the Orchard Lake Military Academy.
The Board adjourned to 1.30 p.m.
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Lansing, Mich. Wednesday Dec. 1st, 1.30 p.m. 1886
The board reconvened with the same members present
except President Willits
[Institutes]
The committee on Institutes reported the following
scheme which was adopted
Grayling, Crawford county, Jan 31
and Feb. 1. Dr. Kedzie, Profs. Beal and
McLouth, President Willits and Secretary
Reynolds.
Fremont, Newaygo county, Feb. 3 and
4. Profs. Beal and Johnson, Dr. Kedzie,
President Willits and Secretary Rey-
nolds.
Hanover, Jackson county, Feb. 7 and
8. Profs. McLouth, Grange and Bailey,
President Willits and Secretary Rey-
nolds.
Three Oaks, Berrien county, February
10 and 11. Profs. Johnson, Cook and
Grange, President Willits and Secretary
Reynolds.
Bancroft, Shiawassee county, Feb. 14
and 15. Profs. Cook, Carpenter and
McEwan, President Willits and Secre-
tary Reynolds.
Charlotte, Eaton county, Feb. 16 and
17. Profs. Bailey, McEwan and Carpen-
ter, President Willits and Secretary Rey-
nolds.
[Naval Detail]
It was resolved that the State Board of Agriculture make
application to the Secretary of the Navy to detail a naval officer
to give instruction in practical mechanics at the Michigan
State Agricultural College and that the Hon. Henry Chamber-
lain and President Edwin Willits be a committee to present
this application to the Secretary of the Navy.
The Board then adjourned sine die
Henry G Reynolds Secretary
Following are the estimates as prepared for submission to
the Legislature .
ESTIMATE OF APPROPRIATIONS.
For the State Agriultural College for 1887-1888.
FARM DEPARTMENT.
Drainage and permanent improvements $800 00
Iron bridge over Cedar river 1,400 00
Filling approach to bridge 300 00
Improvement of stock 1,000 00
Hand implements 200 00
Two-horse cultivator 35 00
Two sets harness 50 00
Two plows 30 00
Lumber for fencing and repairs 300 00
Furniture and fixtures for farm house 400 00
Twelve-horse-power engine and boiler 500 00
Apparatus for class room 300 00
Experimental work 1,000 00 $6,315 00
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Shaping machine $250 00
Hand tools 250 00
Blacksmith tools 100 00
Material for work in iron shops 1,000 00
Material for work in wood shops 1,000 00
Twelve-horse-power engine 350 00
Lathes for workshop 150 00
Gas machine 200 00
Mechanical and physical apparatus 1,000 00 $4,300 00
MATHEMATICAL AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
Compass, chains and pins $65 00
Drawing instruments 25 00
Drawing models and copies 60 00
Testing machine 500 00
Casts for drawing 20 00
Curtains 20 00 $690 00
HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Team and harness $300 00
Market wagon 60 00
Horse lawn mower 75 00
Horse lawn rake, made to order 30 00
Plow $15 00
Acme harrow 35 00
3,000 lb. roller 40 00
Hand cart 10 00
Three hand lawn mowers 51 00
One dozen wheelbarrows 20 00
Garden wheelbarrow 3 00
Fifty steel rakes 20 00
Two dozen lawn rakes 6 00
Fifty hoes 16 00
One dozen sod cutters 4 00
Two apple presses 2 00
One dozen axes and helves 12 00
Photographic apparatus 40 00
Carpenters' tools 25 00
Ornamental plants 100 00
Fruit plants 100 00
Drain tile 36 00 $1,000 00
GREENHOUSE.
Plants and flowers $300 00
100 ft. hose with couplings 15 00
Tools 25 00 $340 00
BOTANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Grasses, etc., for botanical garden $50 00
Herbarium 100 00
Museum cases 200 00
Bottles, Index clock and apparatus 100 00
Experimental work for bulletins 100 00 $550 00
STEAM WORKS.
Repairs for two years $1,000 00
Two new boilers and setting of same 1,500 00
Extension of chimney 800 00
Fireman two years 720 00
Engineer two years 1,000 00 $5,020 00
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VETERINARY DEPARTMENT.
Models, tables, etc. $400 00 $400 00
CHEMICAL DEPARTMENT.
Experiments and apparatus $2,000 00 $2,000 00
ZOOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Preparation and preservation of specimens $250 00
General museum additions 500 00
Apiary 1,000 00 $1,750 00
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.
Dictionary, charts, etc. $100 00 $100 00
MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
Fitting up drill room and armory $500 00 $500 00
LIBRARY.
Books, etc., two years $3,000 00 $3,000 00
FARMERS' INSTITUTES.
Expenses two years $600 00 $600 00
REPAIRS OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
Painting and repairs of greenhouse $600 00
Addition to greenhouse dwelling 350 00
Addition to Prof. Cook's dwelling 200 00
Addition to Secretary's dwelling 500 00
Addition to and repairing Prof. Carpenter's dwelling 300 00
Woodshed for and repairing Prof. MacEwan's dwelling 200 00
Repairing Prof. Johnson's dwelling 150 00
Repairing Prof. McLouth's dwelling 50 00
Repairing Prof. Bailey's dwelling 50 00
Incidental repairs 1,000 00
Culvert and embankment in place of rustic bridge 500 00 $3,900 00
NEW BUILDINGS.
Barn for horticultural department $500 00
Laboratory for horticultural department 6,300 00
Addition to mechanical building 3,000 00
Barn at Prof. McLouth's house 300 00
Dormitories and boarding arrangements for 64 students 12,000 00
Apartment building for professors and their families 10,000 00
Extending water works system 3,000 00
Artesian well 1,000 00 $36,100 00
STUDENT LABOR.
For two years @ $4,000 $8,000 00
Supervision of same 3,000 00 $11,000 00
TOTAL $77,565 00
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