Meeting Minutes, 1887
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1887
[Begin page 517]
Lansing Michigan Thursday Feby 24th 1887
Office of Board of Agriculture at the Capitol 7.30 p.m.
The Board met at the call of the President; present
President Wells, Messrs McCreery Chamberlain Rising and Garfield.
Gov. Luce Prest Willits and Secretary Reynolds, the full board
[Officers of Board]
On motion of Col McCreery it was unanimously voted that the
Michigan State Board of Agriculture organize itself by the election
of Hon Franklin Wells as President of the Board.
On motion Henry G Reynolds was elected Secretary of the
Board for two years
The Secretary presented a communication from Gov. Luce
announcing the vacation by him of his position by appointment
on the Board incident to his entrance upon the duties of the Governorship
[Hon Geo. Horton
elected]
On motion the Board proceeded to elect by ballot a mem-
ber to fill the vacancy thus announced. The ballot resulted
in seven votes as follows: Hon Thos. D Dewey of Owosso. 1 vote
James McMillan of Detroit 1 vote. George B. Horton of Fruit
Ridge Lenawee Co. 5 votes. Mr Horton having received a ma-
jority of all the votes cast was declared elected.
[Signal Ser. Com.]
On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved that a
committee on signal service be added to the regular
standing committees of the Board
[Standing Coms.]
It was resolved that the President of the Board appoint the
standing committees of the Board and that he be ex officio a mem
ber of each of such committees
[Conger &
Nimmo]
On motion Sergeant Norman B. Conger was appointed Director
of the Michigan State Weather Service for 1887 and 1888, and
E. Herbert Nimmo Assistant Director of the same under the act of the
Legislature, to continue during the pleasure of the Board, and to date from
the 10th inst. Board adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m.
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1887
Agricultural College Friday Feby. 25th ^ 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
as yesterday.
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of Nov. 29, 30 and Dec 1 were
read and approved
[F.S. Kedzie Salary.]
It was resolved that Mr Frank S. Kedzie's salary be
fixed and paid at the rate of thirteen hundred dollars ($1300.00)
per annum to date from January 1st 1887.
[L.G. Carpenter]
It was resolved that Mr Louis G Carpenter's salary be
fixed and paid at the rate of twelve hundred dollars ($1200.00)
per annum to date from January 1st 1887.
Mr. Rising introduced the following preamble and resolu-
tion which were adopted.
[Sugar
Bounty]
Whereas it appears by a sworn statement on file in the
office of the Secretary of this Board that McDaniel Root of
Hudson Michigan did manufacture in the year 1886
12,135 lbs of merchantable sugar from sorghum cane
the methods of which manufacture are fully set forth
in the statement, and
Whereas there is also on file with the above statement
a certificate by Prof. R.C. Kedzie showing this sugar as tested
by sample to contain 97% of crystallizable cane sugar
be it by the State Bd. of Ag
Therefore ^ resolved ^ that we regard McDaniel Root
as having complied with the requirements of Act No. 268 statutes
of 1881 entitled an act to encourage the culture of Sugar cane etc,
and that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in
said act.
[F.S. Kedzie]
It was resolved that Mr Frank S. Kedzie be and he is hereby
appointed Assistant Professor of Chemistry to date from Jany 1st 1887.
[Faculty]
It was resolved that we interpret the law with regard to
the College Faculty that the membership shall comprise the
President and Secretary of the College and the head of each de-
partment recognized as distinct in the catalogue of the institution.
[Treasurer]
On motion Mr Benjamin F. Davis of Lansing was elected Treas-
urer of the College.
[Bonds]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the Finance Committee
and the President of the Board be authorized to approve
of the bond of the Treasurer and Secretary and to deposit
the same with the Secretary of State.
[Wiseman, Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Wiseman's (James) salary be
at the rate of ($900.00) nine hundred dollars per year from
and after January 1st 1887
[Hiscock " ]
It was resolved that Mr Richard Hiscock's salary be at the rate
of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per year from and after January 1st 1887
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[Abbot Leave of Absence]
unanimously
It was ^ resolved that Dr Abbot being in impaired
health and needing a change of climate for his restoration
be and he is hereby granted leave of absence until Sept. 1st.
[Trees]
Mr Chamberlain Chairman of Com. on Horticulture reported
having authorized Prof. Bailey to purchase certain trees
The Board then adjourned till 1 p.m.
Agricultural College Friday February 25, 1887 1 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
except Gov. Luce.
[Weather Service
Com.]
President Wells appointed Messrs Chamberlain Willits and
Garfield Standing committee on State Weather Service.
[Mrs.Knapper]
It was resolved that the Secretary pay to Mrs Knapper
for the calendar year 1887 one hundred dollars ($100.00)
in quarterly installments for her services in the College
GreenHouse.
[Drawing]
It was resolved that President Willits be authorized
and book keeping
to make provision for instruction in drawing ^ at his discretion.
The Board then adjourned to meet on Monday eve-
ning March 21st at the Capitol
HenryGReynolds. Secy.
Lansing, Michigan March 21st 1887, 7.30 p.m
Office of Board of Agriculture at the Capitol
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
There were present President Wells and Messrs Chamberlain
Rising Garfield Willits and Secretary Reynolds: absent Gov.
Luce and Messrs McCreery and Horton
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of July 27-29 August 2-3
August 18 and February 24 and 25 were read and approved.
The Board adjourned to 9 a.m.
Lansing March 22nd 1887, 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present as
on the previous evening and after discussing informally
various matters, took a recess till afternoon to meet at
the College
Agricultural College March 22nd 1887, 2 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
[Night Watch]
It was resolved that the President and Secretary make
such arrangement as may be necessary for having a
regular night watchman patrol the dormitories and
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other College buildings in which students sleep, each night
during the occupancy of such buildings until proper fire escapes
are provided.
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to see the
Committees in charge of our appropriation bill and ask them to
add to the items of the bill $500.00 for fire escapes.
[Society Reports]
It was resolved that the various state societies organized in
the interest of Agriculture in Michigan be recognized in the an-
nual publications of this Board and that our Secretary be authorized
to publish from the transactions of these Societies such proceed-
ings as may be approved by the Board.
[Hortl. Experimt.
Plot]
It was resolved that that portion of land bounded as follows:
on the North by the public highway; on the west by the Arboretum;
on the South by an eastward extension of the south line (hedge) of the
arboretum and on the East by the grove near the North entrance
gate of the College grounds; be given to the Horticultural Department
for experimental purposes.
[Standing
Committees]
President Wells announced Standing Committees as follows: -
Finance Wm B McCreery E.W. Rising
Farm Management Geo B. Horton E W Rising
Botany & Horticulture C W Garfield Henry Chamberlain
Buildings E W Rising Geo B Horton
Employees Henry Chamberlain Wm B McCreery
Institutes C.W. Rising Geo B Horton
Mechanics Henry Chamberlain Chas W. Garfield
Veterinary Geo. B. Horton Wm B McCreery
College Land Grant Wm B McCreery Henry Chamberlain
Military Wm B McCreery C W Garfield
Data Weather Service Henry Chamberlain Edwin Willits and
Chas W Garfield.
[Bailey's House]
It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be authorized to
expend not to exceed $15.00 in papering [illegible in original] front room
and stairway of his house.
The Secty. presented a communication from a committee of the New Jersey State Bd. of Ag. relative to the organization of a United
States Board of Agriculture, upon the reading of which
[U.S. Bd. of Ag.]
It was resolved that it is the sense of the Michigan
State Board of Agriculture that there is at the presnt time,
no demand for a United States Board of Agriculture.
The Board then adjourned to 4 p.m. March 23rd
Agricultural College 5 p.m. March 23rd 1887
[Stock Sale]
The Board reconvened after the annual stock sale
with the same attendance as before . The sale was well at-
tended the day being favorable and realized for 32 animals
$3920.00 as follows: 16 short horn females $2155 at an average of $134.69
10 Short Horn males $1025 at an average of $102.50. 2 Hereford females
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$425.00 averaging [illegible in original]; 3 Hereford males $265. averaging $88.
and one Holstein bull calf $50.00
[Ky. Stock Sale.]
It was resolved that President Wells and Professor
Johnson attend the Alexander Cattle Sale in Kentucky
April 21st 1887
[Letter File]
It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be authorized
to purchase an office letter file to cost not to exceed $36.00
[Botanical Fund.]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal and the Secretary be
authorized to expend the balance of the Botanical Special
Appropriation fund. See additional resolution sixteen lines below
The Board then adjourned sine die
HenryGReynolds Secy.
Lansing, Michigan May 31st 1887
Office of the State Board of Agriculture at the Capitol
The Board met on call of President Wells, at 8.30 pm
with all the members present viz President Wells, Governor Luce
Messrs McCreery Chamberlain Rising Garfield Horton Willits
and Secty Reynolds
[Minutes
amended]
The minutes of the meeting of March 21st, 22nd and 23rd
were read and approved with the addition of the following
accidentlaly omitted matter, which shall be considered
part of the record of those meetings
[McLouth resigns]
[Chamberlain Com.]
President Willits announced the resignation of Prof.
Lewis McLouth to take effect on the 15th of April and it
was resolved that Mr Henry Chamberlain be a special
Committee to visit such institutions as may be necessary
to search for a suitable successor to the position.
[Mr Edwards]
After the reading of minutes as above Prest. Willits
announced having engaged Mr Edwards temporarily to teach
Prof McLouth's classes at $60.00 per month at first, and $75. this term.
[Lt. Durand]
Mr Chamberlain gave a short narrative of his visit to
difficult institutions saying that he was prepared to rec-
ommend as Prof McLouth's successor Lieut Durand of the
navy, now on detailed duty at the Worcester Free Institute
It was resolved that President Willits be authorized
to invite Lieut. Durand to visit this College at our expense
for the better canvassing of the question of his engagement
for the professorship of Mechanics.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m.
[End page 521]
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Agricultural College, Mich June 1st 1887, 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all the members present ex-
cept Governor Luce
[Building]
Prof. Bailey being present was invited to make any statements,
and exhibited sketch plans of proposed building for his de-
partment. Various members spoke of the necessity of avoiding
any expenditure beyond the limits of the specific appropria-
tion and of the desirability of not asking the next Legislature
for any considerable sum. President Willits and others said
that we wanted no more buildings for the next four years.
than those provided for by appropriation this year.
Mr Chamberlain said that he never wished to see the time
when our students or officers would have to room off of
the grounds for that when such time came it would see the
decay of the industrial features of the institution.
[Garden Expenses]
It was resolved that the Secy. and Prof. Bailey be author-
ized to expend $158.00 as follows: For horse lawn mower $75.
horse rake $30. hand cart $10 hand lawn mower $17. wheel-
barrow $3. two apple presses $2.00 Six axes and helves $6. tile $15.00
[Berry Picking]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to employ
student labor for picking berries at two cents per quart instead of
8c per hour.
[Dwelling Repairs
by Professors]
It was resolved that the Professors and Officers of the College
occupying buildings on the College grounds may make such changes
and improvements as they desire with the advice and consent
such alteration
of the building Committee, provided that they shall be made
at their own expense and with a distinct understanding
that no claim shall be allowed for reimbursement
from the funds of the College under any circumstances .
[Gillet's Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Gillet's salary be paid from
the Special appropriation for the Zoological Dept.
[Spraying Pump]
It was resolved that the spraying pump used for
spraying the college orchard this spring be bought for $15.
out of the Special appropriation for Horticultural Dept.
[Woodworth's Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Woodworth's saloary be paid, from
the Special appropriation for the Chemical Department.
[Veterinary Appn.]
It was resolved that Dr Grange and the Secy. be
authorized to expend $100.00 of the special appropriation
for the Veterinary Dept.
[Ellis' Fungi]
[Botanical Books]
It was resolved that the nineteen volumes of the
Ellis fungi in Dr Beal's possession be purchased of him
at seven dollars per volume that being the subscription
price. It was further resolved that the Secretary continue
the subscription for the future volumes of the same work, both
expenditures to be paid for out of the Special Appropriation for the
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[Begin page 523]
Botanical Department . It was resolved that Dr Beal
be authorized to expend forty dollars of the Special
appropriation for the Botanical Dept. in the purchase
of recent necessary reference books for use in the Botanical Labty.
[Library Bill]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pay
the bill of $102.63 for the Library
[Artesian well]
It was resolved that the Artesian well be stopped, and
completed at its present depth of three hundred and forty
three
five feet and that it be lined with five Mich casing pipe
to a depth of eighty five feet or to the first sand rock and
that a surface reservoir of 500 barrels capacity be built
over the well and roofed over; under direction of the
building committee.
[Stopping up
Bad Wells]
It was resolved that the wells at the west side of the Green
house, the west side of Williams hall and at the house formerly
occupied by Secretaries Bond and Reynolds be discontinued and
made so that they can no more be used on account of the con-
tamination of their water and of the soil about them.
[Open Cisterns]
It was resolved that the Secretary procure cast iron
covers for the 8 open cisterns on the grounds and pumps for
such as need them, the expense to be charged to Special Appn. for
Repairs of Buildings
[Prof. McLouth's
Resignation]
Prof. McLouth's formal written resignation of his
professorship at this College was read as follows:
Michigan Agrl. College April 15th 1887
President Willits, Dear Sir, I desire to present to you and
through you to the State Board of Agriculture my resignation of the
professorsip of Mechanics and Astronomy.
In severing my connection with the Michigan Agricultural
College I desire to thank both you and the Board for constant kind-
ness and coöperation . I only express the fear that my connection
with the College was not long enough for me to justify the wisdom
of my appointment. Nothing but a sense of duty has induced
me to leave for a new field of labor. Very respectfully
Lewis McLouth
It was resolved that the State Board of Agriculture accepts
the resignation of Prof. Lewis McLouth and desires to express their
confidence in his ability and success in his department and
their regret at the necessity for the severance of the very
pleasant relations which have existed during Prof. McLouth's
connection with the Michigan Agrl. Coll.
Resolved that the Secretary forward to Dr McLouth a copy of the
above
^ resolution.
[Chemical Appn.]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to expend five hun-
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dred dollars ($500.00) from the special appropriation to the Chem-
ical Department for stock and apparatus
The Board adjourned to meet at 8.30 p.m. at the Capitol .
Lansing, Michigan, June 1st 1887, 8.30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Office of the Board of Agriculture at the Capitol
The Board reconvened with all the members present but Gov. Luce.
[Bridge]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to secure bids
for an iron bridge over Cedar River to be submitted to the Board at a
future meeting .
[Silo]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to build a
silo east of the Cattle barn at a cost not to exceed $500.00 out of Special
Appropriations for permanent improvements, farm dept.
[Farm Expenditures]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to expend
$100. for hand implements; $35.00 for a two-horse cultivator,
25. for one Set harness 15.00 for one plow, $100.00 for fencing materials
100. for farm house furniture 150.00 class room apparatus ––––
and such amount for experimental feeding not exceeding
five hundred dollars as may be necessary; the said
purchases to be made with the sanction and advice of the
members of the farm committee and the President of the College.
[Garden Team]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be requested
to purchase a team for the Horticultural Dept.
[Garden Building]
It was resolved that the matter of the Horticultural Build-
ing be referred to Prof. Bailey for conference with Mr Appleyard
to perfect a plan that can be completed including seating and
heating within the appropriation.
The Board then adjourned to meet at 10 a.m. at the College
Agricultural College Thursday June 2nd 1887, 10 a.m.
The Board reconvened at the College with all the members pres-
ent except the Governor.
[Joint Meeting]
Owing to a steady down pour of rain the different Societies
invited to be present this morning in joint meeting sent
messages of regret. They were the State Agricultural, Horticul-
tural and Pioneer Societies and the State Grange.
[Special Examn.]
The Board resolved that all Special Examination fees
hereafter be credited to Current account instead of as hereto-
fore to Library Special Appropriation Account.
[Teachers of Agr.]
It was resolved that Mr Rising and Prof. Johnson
attend the meeting of Teachers of Agriculture, at Champaign
Illinois July 12th 1887
The Board then took a recess for dinner and examination
of premises until 3 p.m.
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Agricultural College Thursday June 2nd 1887, 3 p.m.
The Board reconvened with same members present (all, but Gov.)
[Swords]
It was resolved that Lieut Lockwood and the Secretary be
instructed to purchase two swords for the military dept.
[Dr Kedzie expenses]
It was resolved that $50.00 be paid to Dr. Kedzie for ex-
penses of trip to experiment stations
[Phi Delta Theta]
The petition of the Phi Delta Theta society for a room in
the new dormitory building was laid on the table.
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Secretary with the advice of the
Building Committee put fire escapes on Wells and Williams Halls.
[Library Bills]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pay
additional bills against the Library Special Appropriation to the
amount of $100.00.
[Target Practice]
It was resolved that Lieut. Lockwood be authorized to
expend $15.00 for transportation of students to target prac-
tice during the summer term.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to meet
at the Capitol on Wednesday evening July 6th 1887
[Green House
Dwelling]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized with the
advice of the Building Committee to make the proposed alteration
in the Green House.
[Secty's Barn.]
It was resolved that the Secretary with the advice of the
Building Committee be authorized to erect a barn at the Secretary's
house.
[Non Resident
Students]
It was resolved that in the next catalogue it be an-
who are not residents of
nounced that students from outside the state will be charged
a special fee of $5.00 per term in addition to those already required.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the capitol on the
evening of Wednesday July 6th 1887
HenryG. Reynolds, Secretary
Lansing July 6th 1887
[Meeting
postponed]
The meeting was postponed to July 14th as the architect's
plans for the new buildings were not ready.
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Lansing, Capitol Building
July 14 1887 – 7.30 p.m.
The Board met at their office at the capitol
the date having been deferred from the sixth inst in hopes
of having the architects plans on hand
All members present except Mr Rising and Gov. Luce
The minutes of the meetings of May 31st and June
1st and 2d were read and approved.
[Water Works]
It was ersolved that Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary
be instructed to proceed with the water works, according
to plan as proposed, Carrying water into each of the
houses of Faculty row if it can be done within the
appropriations – Carried
[Building –
Barn & Green-
house.]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds contract with Messrs
Gallup and Spross for the building of a barn at the
house occupied by him, and the alterations in the
Greenhouse dwelling be approved, and the consideration to be
paid on Said contract to be charged $200. to the barn $350.
to the Greenhouse appropriations Adopted
[Suspended
Students.]
Resolved that the Students suspended Aug 3d '86 be
permitted in the discretion of the faculty to return at
Such date hereafter as may be desirable to enable them
to prepare for their final examinations
[Soft coal
contract]
Resolved that the Sec'y authorized to close a con-
tract with F.A. Platt & Co of Flint for Ohio Central No. 8
coal at $3.19 clean domestic lump delivered on Side track
at Trowbridge.
[Hard coal
contract]
Resolved that the Sec'y be authorized to contract with
[egg?]
Wells and Clear of Lansing for so much ^ coal at 5.27
and Chestnut $5.49 as can be stored for July delivery
Adjourned to eight o'clock A.M.
July 15th 8 A.M.
Board reconvened, - the Same members present.
[Apartment
Building]
Plans for the Apartment Building were considerd and a
resolution was adopted to have the lower story as designed
except for eliminating mantels, changing bath-room to
bedroom, straightening back Stairway and extending the rear
part of houses four feet, the upper story to be arranged into
three pairs of sitting and bed-rooms, with hall from front carried through
to back hall and front porch enclosed for store room.
[Where to advertise
for Bids]
It was resolved that the Board meet to examine plans and adver-
tise for bids Tuesday evening Aug 30 Seven o'clock at the
Capitol.
[Time of next
meeting]
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to
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Tuesday evening Aug 16th at Seven o'clock at the Capitol
Board adjourned for dinner
1.30 P.M
Same members present
[Iron Bridge]
Bids for iron bridges were presented by the King Iron
Bridge Co. The Smith Bridge Co Toledo Ohio and the
Groton Bridge Co.
The contract for building the bridge over Cedar river was let
to the Smith Bridge Co of Toledo Ohio for $1200.
[Faculty house
water pipe]
It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be permitted to lay an
1¼ inch water pipe from the Library to the forcing
house
[Prof. of Military
Science]
Resolved that the military committee be requested
to correspond with the Adj't General to secure the detail
of an officer to teach Military Science at the College
and that the Chairman of the Military Committee be
authorized to go to Washington in pursuance of this
object, if necessary – Adopted
[Prof Holmes'
photo]
Resolved that the Sect'y be instructed to acknowledge
the receipt of Prof Holmes photo and express the thanks
of the Board for the same and their choice of the
vignette.
[Durand
Prof Mechanics
Salary]
Resolved that Lieut Durand be elected Prof of Mechanics
at a salary at the rate of $1800 a year and the use of the
house formerly occupied by Sec'y Baird; The salary to begin
at Such time as Prof Durand shall report for duty to the
President of the College. Carried
[Drill
Compulsory]
Resolved that, in the [discretion?] of the faculty. military drill
be made a required part of the course of the Agr'l College
[Apiary]
Prst Willets. Sec'y Reynolds and Prof. Cook were appointed a
committee to proceed with new Apiary _ The Building not
to cost over $58458
[Olympic
room]
Permission was granted to widen the stairway and make
alterations in the fourth story of Williams Hall for the
Olympic Society room
Adjourned to August 16th
HenryG. Reynolds, Secy.
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Lansing Michigan Tuesday August 16th 1887
The Board met pursuant to adjournment in their office
at the Capitol at 7.30 p.m.; present President Wells, Messrs McCreery,
Rising, Garfield, Willits and Gov. Luce, absent Messrs Chamberlain and Horton.
Dr Kedzie and Prof. Bailey were also present.
The minutes of the meetings of July 14th and 15th were read and
approved
[Dr Abbot
Leave of Absence]
Prest. Wells requested Col. McCreery to take the chair and then
made the motion that Dr Abbot's leave of absence be extended to
the opening of the spring term and that in view of Prest. Willit's un-
dertaking his class this fall he be continued on the pay roll as at
present. The motion prevailed and Prest. Wells resumed the chair
[Furnace Slag]
Dr Kedzie on invitation made a verbal report of his eastern trip
and explained at some length an intended investigation into the
value as a source of phosphoric acid of furnace slag.
[B.S.]
On recommendation of the Faculty it was resolved that the
degree of Bachelor of Science in course be conferred on the follow
ing named thirteen members of the class of 1886 viz. –
Farm-Wm H. Clemons Farm-Jno.W. Clemons Clerk-Edwd. G. Eldridge Teach-Wm G. Everhart
Apiary-Geo. S. French Farm-Jno. Hooker Farm-Harry B. Howe Surveyor-Clarence H. Judson
War Dept.-Wm A. Kinnan Apiary-Albert L. Nichols Law-Wm R. Rummler Clerk-Geo. L. Spangler
Law-Elbert A.Whitney Also on the following named twenty
two members of the class of 1887, viz. Farm-Ai A. Abbott Farm-Guy Arnold
Clerk-Irving B. Bates Teach-Edgar A. Burnett Survey-Harklass L. Chapin Dr.-Geo. C. Crandall
Teach-Wm W. Diehl Teach-James C. Duffey Housekeepg-Mrs CM French Teach-Winthrop G. Hall
Teach-Coie L. Himebaugh Teach-Geo. J. Hume Teach-Harry W. McArdle Law-Robt. W. McCulloch
Teach-Edwin W. Redman Teach-Wm C. Sanson Farm-Frank R. Smith Teach-Chas. E. St. John
Teach-Clare B. Waldron Teach-Obadiah C Wheeler Farm-Chas. S. Whitmore Farm-Henry H. Winde
[M.S.]
Also that the degree of Master of Science in course be conferred
on [Theries?] D. Himebauch of the class of '85 and Allan C.
Redding of the class of '83: Also the the honorary de-
gree of Master of Science be conferred on Judge M.D.
Chatterton of Mason and Hal. C Wyman M.D. of Detroit.
both early students of the Agricultural College.
The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m. at the College
Agricultural College Wednesday August 17th 1887
The Board reconvened with the same members present
except Gov. Luce.
[Music $25.00]
It was resolved that the College pay $25.00 toward the music
for the Commencement exercises
[Holdsworth]
It was resolved that the Services of Mr W.S. Holdsworth
be engaged at the rate of $600. per year
[Benjamin]
It was resolved that Mr J. Judson Benjamin be given the de-
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gree of Bachelor of Science on a satisfactory passing
of his examinations
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the honorary degree of
Master of Science be conferred on the Hon. Bela Hubbard
of Detroit.
The Board then adjourned to meet at 7.30 p.m. at
the Capitol on Tuesday August 30th 1887
HenryGReynolds, Secy.
Lansing August 30th 1887
The Board met in their office at the Capitol at 730 p.m.
pursuant to adjournment. present Prest. Wells, Messrs
Garfield, Willits
McCreery Rising ^ and Governor Luce, absent Messrs Cham-
berlain and Horton.
Prof. Bailey, Lieut. Lockwood and Mr Appleyard were also
present. The latter exhibited the modified plans for
Horticultural Laboratory, Apartment and Dormitory Buildings
which were in turn formally adopted.
[Bids]
By resolution the Secretary was instructed to adver-
by postal cards and
tise for bids ^ in the Lansing Republican and Journal, The
Detroit News and Free Press and the Grand Rapids Democrat,
the bids to be opened by the Board at their office in Lansing
the 29th of Sept. at 7.30 p.m. Bids to be accompanied by a
check for $300. as a guarantee of good faith, to be on any or
all of the buildings and to be for completing the Dormitory by
April 1st the Apartments by May 1st and the Laboratory by Jun 1.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at
9 a.m.
Agricultural College August 31st 1887
The Board reconvened at 9 a.m. with the same mem-
bers present and Prest. Willits.
The minutes of the meetings of August 16th and 17th were
read and approved
[Abbot Hall]
It was resolved that the new dormitory to be
erected be known and designated as Abbot Hall.
[Herbarium Paper]
[Cases]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to pur-
chase paper for the herbarium to the extent of about twelve
dollars. It was resolved that Dr Beal (with the ad-
vise of the President and Secretary) be authorized to
have two cases made for the Botanical Museum.
[Cupboard]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to put a small
cupboard and a permanent table in the Botanical Laboratory
near the sink.
[End page 529]
[Begin page 530]
[Armoury Furniture]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to
purchase of Lieut Lockwood certain furniture for the Armory
[Forestry Congress]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be a delegate to the Forestry
Congress, the expenses to be paid out of the Forestry Appropriations
[Lockwood Book]
It was resolved that the application of Lieut Lockwood
relative to purchase of books be referred to Prest. Willits with
power to act.
[Heat
Olympic Room]
It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be instructed
to heat the Olympic room and that the Secretary pay
to the Society so much more than the cost of the said heating
as will make in total $100.00
[Lansing Iron Wks
Engine]
It was resolved that the thanks of the State Board of
Agriculture be extended to the Lansing Iron and Engine
Works for their gift to the Mechanical Department of a twelve
horse power engine.
[Tile]
It was resolved that the tile for the Horticultural De-
partment be purchased. at the discretion of Prof Bailey and
the Secretary.
[Shop Plans]
It was resolved that the plans for the extension of
the Mechanical building prepared by Professor Carpenter be
adopted
[Contract]
It was resolved that the contract for building the exten-
sion to the Mechanical building be let by Prof Carpenter and
Secy. Reynolds provided that it shall be within the appropria-
tion and erected under the supervision of Prof. Carpenter
as architect
[Spring]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Dept. be author
ized to lay a line of 4 inch tile from the spring struck in
digging the trench for the water main, to the open water course.
[Boiler Contract]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter and Secy Reynolds
be authorized to close a contract with the Lansing Iron
and Engine Works for two new boilers at the lowest possible rate
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be
to meet at Jackson Tuesday evening Sept. 20th at 7.30 p.m.
The Board then adjourned HenryGReynolds Secy
Builders' Proposals Wanted
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF SECRETARY, AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE MICH. Sept. 1, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this office until 7:30 p.m. September 20,
1887, for the construction on the grounds of
the Michigan Agricultural College, three miles
east of Lansing, of three separate buildings,
namely: an Apartment House building, a
Dormitory building and a Laboratory building,
to be completed not later than April 1st, May
1st, and June 1st respectively. Separate pro-
posals are required for each building singly
and for the three together. The contractor
will be required to furnish all material and
labor; and complete schedules showing every
item of material and labor and its cost must
accompany each bid. Successful bidders will
be required to furnish good and sufficient
bonds for the faithful performance of the con-
tracts and each bid must be accompanied by a
certified bank check for $300.00 which shall be
forfeited in case of failure to enter into contract
if awarded. The right to reject any and all
bids is reserved. Plans and specifications can
be seen at the office of Wm. P. Appleyard,
Architect, Lansing, Mich.
HENRY G. REYNOLDS,
Secretary
[End page 530]
[Begin page 531]
Hurd House Jackson Mich
Sep 20th '87 7.30 P.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present but
Governor Luce,
The minutes of the meetings of Aug 30 and 31 were read
and approved.
[Apiary Room]
It was resolved that a room in the new apiary be
lathed & plastered and charged to Zoological Dept. Special Ap
Adjourned to 29th
Lansing Sept 29th 1887
Board met in their office (Capital) at 7.30 p.m.
Present all but Mr Horton and Governor Luce
[Bids opened]
On motion the Board proceeded to open bids for Buildings
As all the bids were above the amounts appropriated for the
Buildings it was Resolved that they be all rejected and
the Sec'y return to the Bidders their checks
[Institutes]
Sec'y was instructed to insert notices in Grange
Visitor and "Mich Farmer" relative to applications for
Farmers Institutes
Adjourned to 8 A.M.
Sep 30th 8 A.M.
Board met, same members present.
[Apiary Grading]
It was resolved that Secy Reynolds have the surplus
earth from around the Apiary into the hole to west
of that building, at [illegible in original] Expense
[Bids]
It was resolved that the Secty secure all bids
possible for completion of Buildings by August 1st 1888
It was resolved that the next meeting of the Board
be held Tuesday evening Oct 25 at 730 p.m.
[Appleyard]
It was moved that Mr Appleyard be paid on ac'ct
three hundred & fifty ($35000) – Carried
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Sec'y provide such rooms as
need escapes in case of fire with a rope fire escape and
until these are provided that the night watch be continued
the expense to be paid out of the special Appropriations
for Fire Escapes
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the communication from Prof Carpenter
relative to division of duties between himself and Prof.
Durand be referred to Pres Willets with request that he formulate
a settlement of the question to be presented for consideration
of the Board at the next meeting
Board adjourned to 3.30 p.m.
[End page 531]
[Begin page 532]
Sep 30 '87 3.30 p.m.
Board reconvened with same members present and
Pres't Willits.
[Convention]
It was resolved that Pres Willits be appointed the
delegate of the Board to the Convention of Ag'rl Colleges
in Washington in November
[ " ]
It was resolved that the Prs. of the Board appoint
two delegates gentlemen to represent the the Board at the
meeting of the Consolidated Cattle Growers Convention
at Kansas City, Provided that they pay their
own expenses.
Mr Wells asked Mr Chamberlain to take the chair and
said that he thought it well to have an expression
of accord on the part of the Board with the
Faculty in their purpose to preserve order in the College.
[Petition]
He then offered the following resolutions:
Resolved, That while we recognize and
respect the right of petition, yet in view
of the attitude assumed by the students
since the submission by them of a
petition to the Board on the 14th of July
last, we now consider it unwise to take said
petition from the table, and be it further
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
Board that good order and discipline must
be maintained and the rules of the College
obeyed, and while we regret the neces-
sity we recognize the fact that it
is the duty of the President and
faculty of the College to suspend
or expel all students refusing to sub-
mit to the constituted authorities, until good
order is restored and maintained.
The above resolutions were adopted.
Adjourned
Lansing Oct. 25th 1887
The Board met at seven p.m. at the Capitol
All members present.
[Bids]
The reading of the minutes dispensed with
and the Board proceeded to open bids for buildings
They were as follows:
Cleveland and Ward Flint 30500.00
Claire Allen Ionia 33000.
Crocker & Hudnutt Big Rapids 34624.
Pelton & Boland Grand Rapids 32165.
On motion of Mr Rising all bid the bids being above the
appropriation they were rejected.
Mr Ward said that he and Mr Cleveland would leave
their bid open two weeks – Adjourned to 8.30 A.M
Lansing Oct 26th 8.30 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
[Forestry]
At 10. a.m. took a recess of one hour for the organization
of the Forestry Commission.
[End page 532]
[Beign page 533]
Upon resuming business as a Board:
[Cleveland & Ward]
It was unanimously resolved that unless lower
bids can be secured between now and the 8th of
November that Col. McCreery and the Sec'y be
authorized on behalf of the Board to close a con-
tract with Messrs Cleveland & Ward of Flint
at their bid of $30500. for the three buildings and
in case a lower bid is made, that contract be
made in the same way with the lowest bidders.
[Kedzie]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be excused from
Institute work this winter
[Willits]
It was resolved that Prof. Willits be allowed leave
during
of absence ^ the winter vacation
[National Grange]
It was resolved that Mr Knapper under the direction
of Governor Luce be a special commtitee to do
whatever is possible in the way of decorating
the Capitol during the Session of the National Grange
[Cotton]
It was resolved that Mr Cotton be paid at the rate
of $600. per year from and after Sept 1st 1887
[Breggar]
It was resolved that Mr Bregger be employed in the
Greenhouse during the winter at not to exceed $20.00
per month and board.
The Board to a recess until 1.30 P.M.
Capitol Oct 26th 1.30 P.M.
The Board reconvened with same members present
except the Governor & Mr Horton.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the Honorary degree of Master of
Science be given to Lieut J.A. Lockwood.
[Fat Stock]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to
take the experimental fattening of Steers to the Chicago
Fat Stock Show.
[ " ]
It was resolved that the Chair appoint a delegation
of three, himself to be the chairman, to represent
the Board at the American Fat Stock, Horse and Dairy
Convention in Chicago. Nov. 8th to 18th. Messrs Wells, Chamber-
lain & Col. McCreery appointed.
The minutes of the meetings of Sept. 20. , 29th & 30th
were read & approved.
[Convention]
Pres't Wells reported that he had appointed Erwin N.
Ball and Alva Sherwood of Three Oaks to represent
the Board at the Consolidated Cattle Show at Kansas City
[Grange]
It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to expend
$25. of his special appropriation.
[End page 533]
[Begin page 534]
[ornamentals]
[Photo Apparatus]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to expend
$100. for ornamental plants. $50. for fruit plants & trees
and not to exceed $60. for photographic apparatus
[Engine Foundation]
It was resolved that Prof Durand contract for foundation
of engine in addition Mech'l Building
[Stove]
It was resolved that the Sec'y purchase a stove for
Prof MacEwans office
[Protect Water tank]
It was resolved that the matter of protecting water pipes
from freezing be referred to President & Sec'y
[Bridge]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey & the Sec'y make
ravine
what repairs are necessary to make bridge over Cedar
Safe, till time to build culvert.
It was resolved to adjourn to Wednesday November 16th
at 7.30 p.m. at the Capitol.
Nov. 8th 1887 – at Capitol
Col. McCreery & Sec'y Reynolds, committee to open bids
on buildings met at Capitol
[Bids]
The following is a memorandum of all the bids:
Sept. 29th to finish April. May. & June '88
[illegible in original] Grand Rapids $35419.
Fuller & Wheeler Lansing 33522.
Vassar 31855.
Oct 25th to finish Aug 1st
Crocker & Hudnutt Big Rapids $34624.
Claire Allen Ionia 33000.
Pelton & [illegible in original] Gd. Rapids 32165.
Cleveland & Ward Flint 30500.
Nov 8th to finish Aug 1st
Robt. Lake Jackson $33986.
C.H. Pelton Grand Rapids 43000.
Fuller & Wheeler Lansing 31377.
Cleveland & Ward Flint 30500.
Nov 16th at the Capitol
As there was not a quorum present no meeting was
held. Messrs Garfield, Horton and Pres Willits being the
only members present.
[End page 534]
[Begin page 535]
Lansing, Mich., Capitol Building
December 20th 1887. 7.30 p.m.
The Board convened in their office pursuant to a
call by President Wells: present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain,
Garfield and Luce, - no quorum
There were present also Messrs Cleveland and Ward of Flint
the contractors for the new buildings who stated that owing
to the impossibility of securing brick they would be unable
to complete the buildings by the time specified in their con-
tracts, August 14th: but that they could complete the Dormitory
by that time and the two other buildings by October 1st.
[Extension of
time for building]
The members present expressed their consent to such a
concession and the contracts were modified accordingly.
Mr E.W. Rising came later, but not till after Governor
Luce had left, so, there being no quorum the Board ad-
journed to meet in Grand Rapids Jany 26th 1888.
HenryGReynolds Secy
[End page 535]
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 517]
Lansing Michigan Thursday Feby 24th 1887
Office of Board of Agriculture at the Capitol 7.30 p.m.
The Board met at the call of the President; present
President Wells, Messrs McCreery Chamberlain Rising and Garfield.
Gov. Luce Prest Willits and Secretary Reynolds, the full board
[Officers of Board]
On motion of Col McCreery it was unanimously voted that the
Michigan State Board of Agriculture organize itself by the election
of Hon Franklin Wells as President of the Board.
On motion Henry G Reynolds was elected Secretary of the
Board for two years
The Secretary presented a communication from Gov. Luce
announcing the vacation by him of his position by appointment
on the Board incident to his entrance upon the duties of the Governorship
[Hon Geo. Horton
elected]
On motion the Board proceeded to elect by ballot a mem-
ber to fill the vacancy thus announced. The ballot resulted
in seven votes as follows: Hon Thos. D Dewey of Owosso. 1 vote
James McMillan of Detroit 1 vote. George B. Horton of Fruit
Ridge Lenawee Co. 5 votes. Mr Horton having received a ma-
jority of all the votes cast was declared elected.
[Signal Ser. Com.]
On motion of Mr Chamberlain it was resolved that a
committee on signal service be added to the regular
standing committees of the Board
[Standing Coms.]
It was resolved that the President of the Board appoint the
standing committees of the Board and that he be ex officio a mem
ber of each of such committees
[Conger &
Nimmo]
On motion Sergeant Norman B. Conger was appointed Director
of the Michigan State Weather Service for 1887 and 1888, and
E. Herbert Nimmo Assistant Director of the same under the act of the
Legislature, to continue during the pleasure of the Board, and to date from
the 10th inst. Board adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m.
[End page 517]
[Begin page 518]
1887
Agricultural College Friday Feby. 25th ^ 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
as yesterday.
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of Nov. 29, 30 and Dec 1 were
read and approved
[F.S. Kedzie Salary.]
It was resolved that Mr Frank S. Kedzie's salary be
fixed and paid at the rate of thirteen hundred dollars ($1300.00)
per annum to date from January 1st 1887.
[L.G. Carpenter]
It was resolved that Mr Louis G Carpenter's salary be
fixed and paid at the rate of twelve hundred dollars ($1200.00)
per annum to date from January 1st 1887.
Mr. Rising introduced the following preamble and resolu-
tion which were adopted.
[Sugar
Bounty]
Whereas it appears by a sworn statement on file in the
office of the Secretary of this Board that McDaniel Root of
Hudson Michigan did manufacture in the year 1886
12,135 lbs of merchantable sugar from sorghum cane
the methods of which manufacture are fully set forth
in the statement, and
Whereas there is also on file with the above statement
a certificate by Prof. R.C. Kedzie showing this sugar as tested
by sample to contain 97% of crystallizable cane sugar
be it by the State Bd. of Ag
Therefore ^ resolved ^ that we regard McDaniel Root
as having complied with the requirements of Act No. 268 statutes
of 1881 entitled an act to encourage the culture of Sugar cane etc,
and that he is entitled to the bounty provided for in
said act.
[F.S. Kedzie]
It was resolved that Mr Frank S. Kedzie be and he is hereby
appointed Assistant Professor of Chemistry to date from Jany 1st 1887.
[Faculty]
It was resolved that we interpret the law with regard to
the College Faculty that the membership shall comprise the
President and Secretary of the College and the head of each de-
partment recognized as distinct in the catalogue of the institution.
[Treasurer]
On motion Mr Benjamin F. Davis of Lansing was elected Treas-
urer of the College.
[Bonds]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the Finance Committee
and the President of the Board be authorized to approve
of the bond of the Treasurer and Secretary and to deposit
the same with the Secretary of State.
[Wiseman, Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Wiseman's (James) salary be
at the rate of ($900.00) nine hundred dollars per year from
and after January 1st 1887
[Hiscock " ]
It was resolved that Mr Richard Hiscock's salary be at the rate
of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per year from and after January 1st 1887
[End page 519]
[Begin page 520]
[Abbot Leave of Absence]
unanimously
It was ^ resolved that Dr Abbot being in impaired
health and needing a change of climate for his restoration
be and he is hereby granted leave of absence until Sept. 1st.
[Trees]
Mr Chamberlain Chairman of Com. on Horticulture reported
having authorized Prof. Bailey to purchase certain trees
The Board then adjourned till 1 p.m.
Agricultural College Friday February 25, 1887 1 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
except Gov. Luce.
[Weather Service
Com.]
President Wells appointed Messrs Chamberlain Willits and
Garfield Standing committee on State Weather Service.
[Mrs.Knapper]
It was resolved that the Secretary pay to Mrs Knapper
for the calendar year 1887 one hundred dollars ($100.00)
in quarterly installments for her services in the College
GreenHouse.
[Drawing]
It was resolved that President Willits be authorized
and book keeping
to make provision for instruction in drawing ^ at his discretion.
The Board then adjourned to meet on Monday eve-
ning March 21st at the Capitol
HenryGReynolds. Secy.
Lansing, Michigan March 21st 1887, 7.30 p.m
Office of Board of Agriculture at the Capitol
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
There were present President Wells and Messrs Chamberlain
Rising Garfield Willits and Secretary Reynolds: absent Gov.
Luce and Messrs McCreery and Horton
[Minutes]
The minutes of the meetings of July 27-29 August 2-3
August 18 and February 24 and 25 were read and approved.
The Board adjourned to 9 a.m.
Lansing March 22nd 1887, 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present as
on the previous evening and after discussing informally
various matters, took a recess till afternoon to meet at
the College
Agricultural College March 22nd 1887, 2 p.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
[Night Watch]
It was resolved that the President and Secretary make
such arrangement as may be necessary for having a
regular night watchman patrol the dormitories and
[End page 519]
[Begin page 520]
other College buildings in which students sleep, each night
during the occupancy of such buildings until proper fire escapes
are provided.
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to see the
Committees in charge of our appropriation bill and ask them to
add to the items of the bill $500.00 for fire escapes.
[Society Reports]
It was resolved that the various state societies organized in
the interest of Agriculture in Michigan be recognized in the an-
nual publications of this Board and that our Secretary be authorized
to publish from the transactions of these Societies such proceed-
ings as may be approved by the Board.
[Hortl. Experimt.
Plot]
It was resolved that that portion of land bounded as follows:
on the North by the public highway; on the west by the Arboretum;
on the South by an eastward extension of the south line (hedge) of the
arboretum and on the East by the grove near the North entrance
gate of the College grounds; be given to the Horticultural Department
for experimental purposes.
[Standing
Committees]
President Wells announced Standing Committees as follows: -
Finance Wm B McCreery E.W. Rising
Farm Management Geo B. Horton E W Rising
Botany & Horticulture C W Garfield Henry Chamberlain
Buildings E W Rising Geo B Horton
Employees Henry Chamberlain Wm B McCreery
Institutes C.W. Rising Geo B Horton
Mechanics Henry Chamberlain Chas W. Garfield
Veterinary Geo. B. Horton Wm B McCreery
College Land Grant Wm B McCreery Henry Chamberlain
Military Wm B McCreery C W Garfield
Data Weather Service Henry Chamberlain Edwin Willits and
Chas W Garfield.
[Bailey's House]
It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be authorized to
expend not to exceed $15.00 in papering [illegible in original] front room
and stairway of his house.
The Secty. presented a communication from a committee of the New Jersey State Bd. of Ag. relative to the organization of a United
States Board of Agriculture, upon the reading of which
[U.S. Bd. of Ag.]
It was resolved that it is the sense of the Michigan
State Board of Agriculture that there is at the presnt time,
no demand for a United States Board of Agriculture.
The Board then adjourned to 4 p.m. March 23rd
Agricultural College 5 p.m. March 23rd 1887
[Stock Sale]
The Board reconvened after the annual stock sale
with the same attendance as before . The sale was well at-
tended the day being favorable and realized for 32 animals
$3920.00 as follows: 16 short horn females $2155 at an average of $134.69
10 Short Horn males $1025 at an average of $102.50. 2 Hereford females
[End page 520]
[Begin page 521]
$425.00 averaging [illegible in original]; 3 Hereford males $265. averaging $88.
and one Holstein bull calf $50.00
[Ky. Stock Sale.]
It was resolved that President Wells and Professor
Johnson attend the Alexander Cattle Sale in Kentucky
April 21st 1887
[Letter File]
It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be authorized
to purchase an office letter file to cost not to exceed $36.00
[Botanical Fund.]
It was resolved that Prof. Beal and the Secretary be
authorized to expend the balance of the Botanical Special
Appropriation fund. See additional resolution sixteen lines below
The Board then adjourned sine die
HenryGReynolds Secy.
Lansing, Michigan May 31st 1887
Office of the State Board of Agriculture at the Capitol
The Board met on call of President Wells, at 8.30 pm
with all the members present viz President Wells, Governor Luce
Messrs McCreery Chamberlain Rising Garfield Horton Willits
and Secty Reynolds
[Minutes
amended]
The minutes of the meeting of March 21st, 22nd and 23rd
were read and approved with the addition of the following
accidentlaly omitted matter, which shall be considered
part of the record of those meetings
[McLouth resigns]
[Chamberlain Com.]
President Willits announced the resignation of Prof.
Lewis McLouth to take effect on the 15th of April and it
was resolved that Mr Henry Chamberlain be a special
Committee to visit such institutions as may be necessary
to search for a suitable successor to the position.
[Mr Edwards]
After the reading of minutes as above Prest. Willits
announced having engaged Mr Edwards temporarily to teach
Prof McLouth's classes at $60.00 per month at first, and $75. this term.
[Lt. Durand]
Mr Chamberlain gave a short narrative of his visit to
difficult institutions saying that he was prepared to rec-
ommend as Prof McLouth's successor Lieut Durand of the
navy, now on detailed duty at the Worcester Free Institute
It was resolved that President Willits be authorized
to invite Lieut. Durand to visit this College at our expense
for the better canvassing of the question of his engagement
for the professorship of Mechanics.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 9 a.m.
[End page 521]
[Begin page 522]
Agricultural College, Mich June 1st 1887, 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all the members present ex-
cept Governor Luce
[Building]
Prof. Bailey being present was invited to make any statements,
and exhibited sketch plans of proposed building for his de-
partment. Various members spoke of the necessity of avoiding
any expenditure beyond the limits of the specific appropria-
tion and of the desirability of not asking the next Legislature
for any considerable sum. President Willits and others said
that we wanted no more buildings for the next four years.
than those provided for by appropriation this year.
Mr Chamberlain said that he never wished to see the time
when our students or officers would have to room off of
the grounds for that when such time came it would see the
decay of the industrial features of the institution.
[Garden Expenses]
It was resolved that the Secy. and Prof. Bailey be author-
ized to expend $158.00 as follows: For horse lawn mower $75.
horse rake $30. hand cart $10 hand lawn mower $17. wheel-
barrow $3. two apple presses $2.00 Six axes and helves $6. tile $15.00
[Berry Picking]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to employ
student labor for picking berries at two cents per quart instead of
8c per hour.
[Dwelling Repairs
by Professors]
It was resolved that the Professors and Officers of the College
occupying buildings on the College grounds may make such changes
and improvements as they desire with the advice and consent
such alteration
of the building Committee, provided that they shall be made
at their own expense and with a distinct understanding
that no claim shall be allowed for reimbursement
from the funds of the College under any circumstances .
[Gillet's Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Gillet's salary be paid from
the Special appropriation for the Zoological Dept.
[Spraying Pump]
It was resolved that the spraying pump used for
spraying the college orchard this spring be bought for $15.
out of the Special appropriation for Horticultural Dept.
[Woodworth's Salary]
It was resolved that Mr Woodworth's saloary be paid, from
the Special appropriation for the Chemical Department.
[Veterinary Appn.]
It was resolved that Dr Grange and the Secy. be
authorized to expend $100.00 of the special appropriation
for the Veterinary Dept.
[Ellis' Fungi]
[Botanical Books]
It was resolved that the nineteen volumes of the
Ellis fungi in Dr Beal's possession be purchased of him
at seven dollars per volume that being the subscription
price. It was further resolved that the Secretary continue
the subscription for the future volumes of the same work, both
expenditures to be paid for out of the Special Appropriation for the
[End page 522]
[Begin page 523]
Botanical Department . It was resolved that Dr Beal
be authorized to expend forty dollars of the Special
appropriation for the Botanical Dept. in the purchase
of recent necessary reference books for use in the Botanical Labty.
[Library Bill]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pay
the bill of $102.63 for the Library
[Artesian well]
It was resolved that the Artesian well be stopped, and
completed at its present depth of three hundred and forty
three
five feet and that it be lined with five Mich casing pipe
to a depth of eighty five feet or to the first sand rock and
that a surface reservoir of 500 barrels capacity be built
over the well and roofed over; under direction of the
building committee.
[Stopping up
Bad Wells]
It was resolved that the wells at the west side of the Green
house, the west side of Williams hall and at the house formerly
occupied by Secretaries Bond and Reynolds be discontinued and
made so that they can no more be used on account of the con-
tamination of their water and of the soil about them.
[Open Cisterns]
It was resolved that the Secretary procure cast iron
covers for the 8 open cisterns on the grounds and pumps for
such as need them, the expense to be charged to Special Appn. for
Repairs of Buildings
[Prof. McLouth's
Resignation]
Prof. McLouth's formal written resignation of his
professorship at this College was read as follows:
Michigan Agrl. College April 15th 1887
President Willits, Dear Sir, I desire to present to you and
through you to the State Board of Agriculture my resignation of the
professorsip of Mechanics and Astronomy.
In severing my connection with the Michigan Agricultural
College I desire to thank both you and the Board for constant kind-
ness and coöperation . I only express the fear that my connection
with the College was not long enough for me to justify the wisdom
of my appointment. Nothing but a sense of duty has induced
me to leave for a new field of labor. Very respectfully
Lewis McLouth
It was resolved that the State Board of Agriculture accepts
the resignation of Prof. Lewis McLouth and desires to express their
confidence in his ability and success in his department and
their regret at the necessity for the severance of the very
pleasant relations which have existed during Prof. McLouth's
connection with the Michigan Agrl. Coll.
Resolved that the Secretary forward to Dr McLouth a copy of the
above
^ resolution.
[Chemical Appn.]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be authorized to expend five hun-
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[Begin page 524]
dred dollars ($500.00) from the special appropriation to the Chem-
ical Department for stock and apparatus
The Board adjourned to meet at 8.30 p.m. at the Capitol .
Lansing, Michigan, June 1st 1887, 8.30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Office of the Board of Agriculture at the Capitol
The Board reconvened with all the members present but Gov. Luce.
[Bridge]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to secure bids
for an iron bridge over Cedar River to be submitted to the Board at a
future meeting .
[Silo]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to build a
silo east of the Cattle barn at a cost not to exceed $500.00 out of Special
Appropriations for permanent improvements, farm dept.
[Farm Expenditures]
It was resolved that Prof. Johnson be authorized to expend
$100. for hand implements; $35.00 for a two-horse cultivator,
25. for one Set harness 15.00 for one plow, $100.00 for fencing materials
100. for farm house furniture 150.00 class room apparatus ––––
and such amount for experimental feeding not exceeding
five hundred dollars as may be necessary; the said
purchases to be made with the sanction and advice of the
members of the farm committee and the President of the College.
[Garden Team]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be requested
to purchase a team for the Horticultural Dept.
[Garden Building]
It was resolved that the matter of the Horticultural Build-
ing be referred to Prof. Bailey for conference with Mr Appleyard
to perfect a plan that can be completed including seating and
heating within the appropriation.
The Board then adjourned to meet at 10 a.m. at the College
Agricultural College Thursday June 2nd 1887, 10 a.m.
The Board reconvened at the College with all the members pres-
ent except the Governor.
[Joint Meeting]
Owing to a steady down pour of rain the different Societies
invited to be present this morning in joint meeting sent
messages of regret. They were the State Agricultural, Horticul-
tural and Pioneer Societies and the State Grange.
[Special Examn.]
The Board resolved that all Special Examination fees
hereafter be credited to Current account instead of as hereto-
fore to Library Special Appropriation Account.
[Teachers of Agr.]
It was resolved that Mr Rising and Prof. Johnson
attend the meeting of Teachers of Agriculture, at Champaign
Illinois July 12th 1887
The Board then took a recess for dinner and examination
of premises until 3 p.m.
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[Begin page 525]
Agricultural College Thursday June 2nd 1887, 3 p.m.
The Board reconvened with same members present (all, but Gov.)
[Swords]
It was resolved that Lieut Lockwood and the Secretary be
instructed to purchase two swords for the military dept.
[Dr Kedzie expenses]
It was resolved that $50.00 be paid to Dr. Kedzie for ex-
penses of trip to experiment stations
[Phi Delta Theta]
The petition of the Phi Delta Theta society for a room in
the new dormitory building was laid on the table.
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Secretary with the advice of the
Building Committee put fire escapes on Wells and Williams Halls.
[Library Bills]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pay
additional bills against the Library Special Appropriation to the
amount of $100.00.
[Target Practice]
It was resolved that Lieut. Lockwood be authorized to
expend $15.00 for transportation of students to target prac-
tice during the summer term.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to meet
at the Capitol on Wednesday evening July 6th 1887
[Green House
Dwelling]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized with the
advice of the Building Committee to make the proposed alteration
in the Green House.
[Secty's Barn.]
It was resolved that the Secretary with the advice of the
Building Committee be authorized to erect a barn at the Secretary's
house.
[Non Resident
Students]
It was resolved that in the next catalogue it be an-
who are not residents of
nounced that students from outside the state will be charged
a special fee of $5.00 per term in addition to those already required.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the capitol on the
evening of Wednesday July 6th 1887
HenryG. Reynolds, Secretary
Lansing July 6th 1887
[Meeting
postponed]
The meeting was postponed to July 14th as the architect's
plans for the new buildings were not ready.
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[Begin page 526]
Lansing, Capitol Building
July 14 1887 – 7.30 p.m.
The Board met at their office at the capitol
the date having been deferred from the sixth inst in hopes
of having the architects plans on hand
All members present except Mr Rising and Gov. Luce
The minutes of the meetings of May 31st and June
1st and 2d were read and approved.
[Water Works]
It was ersolved that Prof. Carpenter and the Secretary
be instructed to proceed with the water works, according
to plan as proposed, Carrying water into each of the
houses of Faculty row if it can be done within the
appropriations – Carried
[Building –
Barn & Green-
house.]
It was resolved that Mr Reynolds contract with Messrs
Gallup and Spross for the building of a barn at the
house occupied by him, and the alterations in the
Greenhouse dwelling be approved, and the consideration to be
paid on Said contract to be charged $200. to the barn $350.
to the Greenhouse appropriations Adopted
[Suspended
Students.]
Resolved that the Students suspended Aug 3d '86 be
permitted in the discretion of the faculty to return at
Such date hereafter as may be desirable to enable them
to prepare for their final examinations
[Soft coal
contract]
Resolved that the Sec'y authorized to close a con-
tract with F.A. Platt & Co of Flint for Ohio Central No. 8
coal at $3.19 clean domestic lump delivered on Side track
at Trowbridge.
[Hard coal
contract]
Resolved that the Sec'y be authorized to contract with
[egg?]
Wells and Clear of Lansing for so much ^ coal at 5.27
and Chestnut $5.49 as can be stored for July delivery
Adjourned to eight o'clock A.M.
July 15th 8 A.M.
Board reconvened, - the Same members present.
[Apartment
Building]
Plans for the Apartment Building were considerd and a
resolution was adopted to have the lower story as designed
except for eliminating mantels, changing bath-room to
bedroom, straightening back Stairway and extending the rear
part of houses four feet, the upper story to be arranged into
three pairs of sitting and bed-rooms, with hall from front carried through
to back hall and front porch enclosed for store room.
[Where to advertise
for Bids]
It was resolved that the Board meet to examine plans and adver-
tise for bids Tuesday evening Aug 30 Seven o'clock at the
Capitol.
[Time of next
meeting]
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be to
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[Begin page 527]
Tuesday evening Aug 16th at Seven o'clock at the Capitol
Board adjourned for dinner
1.30 P.M
Same members present
[Iron Bridge]
Bids for iron bridges were presented by the King Iron
Bridge Co. The Smith Bridge Co Toledo Ohio and the
Groton Bridge Co.
The contract for building the bridge over Cedar river was let
to the Smith Bridge Co of Toledo Ohio for $1200.
[Faculty house
water pipe]
It was resolved that Prof. Bailey be permitted to lay an
1¼ inch water pipe from the Library to the forcing
house
[Prof. of Military
Science]
Resolved that the military committee be requested
to correspond with the Adj't General to secure the detail
of an officer to teach Military Science at the College
and that the Chairman of the Military Committee be
authorized to go to Washington in pursuance of this
object, if necessary – Adopted
[Prof Holmes'
photo]
Resolved that the Sect'y be instructed to acknowledge
the receipt of Prof Holmes photo and express the thanks
of the Board for the same and their choice of the
vignette.
[Durand
Prof Mechanics
Salary]
Resolved that Lieut Durand be elected Prof of Mechanics
at a salary at the rate of $1800 a year and the use of the
house formerly occupied by Sec'y Baird; The salary to begin
at Such time as Prof Durand shall report for duty to the
President of the College. Carried
[Drill
Compulsory]
Resolved that, in the [discretion?] of the faculty. military drill
be made a required part of the course of the Agr'l College
[Apiary]
Prst Willets. Sec'y Reynolds and Prof. Cook were appointed a
committee to proceed with new Apiary _ The Building not
to cost over $58458
[Olympic
room]
Permission was granted to widen the stairway and make
alterations in the fourth story of Williams Hall for the
Olympic Society room
Adjourned to August 16th
HenryG. Reynolds, Secy.
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[Begin page 528]
Lansing Michigan Tuesday August 16th 1887
The Board met pursuant to adjournment in their office
at the Capitol at 7.30 p.m.; present President Wells, Messrs McCreery,
Rising, Garfield, Willits and Gov. Luce, absent Messrs Chamberlain and Horton.
Dr Kedzie and Prof. Bailey were also present.
The minutes of the meetings of July 14th and 15th were read and
approved
[Dr Abbot
Leave of Absence]
Prest. Wells requested Col. McCreery to take the chair and then
made the motion that Dr Abbot's leave of absence be extended to
the opening of the spring term and that in view of Prest. Willit's un-
dertaking his class this fall he be continued on the pay roll as at
present. The motion prevailed and Prest. Wells resumed the chair
[Furnace Slag]
Dr Kedzie on invitation made a verbal report of his eastern trip
and explained at some length an intended investigation into the
value as a source of phosphoric acid of furnace slag.
[B.S.]
On recommendation of the Faculty it was resolved that the
degree of Bachelor of Science in course be conferred on the follow
ing named thirteen members of the class of 1886 viz. –
Farm-Wm H. Clemons Farm-Jno.W. Clemons Clerk-Edwd. G. Eldridge Teach-Wm G. Everhart
Apiary-Geo. S. French Farm-Jno. Hooker Farm-Harry B. Howe Surveyor-Clarence H. Judson
War Dept.-Wm A. Kinnan Apiary-Albert L. Nichols Law-Wm R. Rummler Clerk-Geo. L. Spangler
Law-Elbert A.Whitney Also on the following named twenty
two members of the class of 1887, viz. Farm-Ai A. Abbott Farm-Guy Arnold
Clerk-Irving B. Bates Teach-Edgar A. Burnett Survey-Harklass L. Chapin Dr.-Geo. C. Crandall
Teach-Wm W. Diehl Teach-James C. Duffey Housekeepg-Mrs CM French Teach-Winthrop G. Hall
Teach-Coie L. Himebaugh Teach-Geo. J. Hume Teach-Harry W. McArdle Law-Robt. W. McCulloch
Teach-Edwin W. Redman Teach-Wm C. Sanson Farm-Frank R. Smith Teach-Chas. E. St. John
Teach-Clare B. Waldron Teach-Obadiah C Wheeler Farm-Chas. S. Whitmore Farm-Henry H. Winde
[M.S.]
Also that the degree of Master of Science in course be conferred
on [Theries?] D. Himebauch of the class of '85 and Allan C.
Redding of the class of '83: Also the the honorary de-
gree of Master of Science be conferred on Judge M.D.
Chatterton of Mason and Hal. C Wyman M.D. of Detroit.
both early students of the Agricultural College.
The Board adjourned to 8.30 a.m. at the College
Agricultural College Wednesday August 17th 1887
The Board reconvened with the same members present
except Gov. Luce.
[Music $25.00]
It was resolved that the College pay $25.00 toward the music
for the Commencement exercises
[Holdsworth]
It was resolved that the Services of Mr W.S. Holdsworth
be engaged at the rate of $600. per year
[Benjamin]
It was resolved that Mr J. Judson Benjamin be given the de-
[End page 528]
[Begin page 529]
gree of Bachelor of Science on a satisfactory passing
of his examinations
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the honorary degree of
Master of Science be conferred on the Hon. Bela Hubbard
of Detroit.
The Board then adjourned to meet at 7.30 p.m. at
the Capitol on Tuesday August 30th 1887
HenryGReynolds, Secy.
Lansing August 30th 1887
The Board met in their office at the Capitol at 730 p.m.
pursuant to adjournment. present Prest. Wells, Messrs
Garfield, Willits
McCreery Rising ^ and Governor Luce, absent Messrs Cham-
berlain and Horton.
Prof. Bailey, Lieut. Lockwood and Mr Appleyard were also
present. The latter exhibited the modified plans for
Horticultural Laboratory, Apartment and Dormitory Buildings
which were in turn formally adopted.
[Bids]
By resolution the Secretary was instructed to adver-
by postal cards and
tise for bids ^ in the Lansing Republican and Journal, The
Detroit News and Free Press and the Grand Rapids Democrat,
the bids to be opened by the Board at their office in Lansing
the 29th of Sept. at 7.30 p.m. Bids to be accompanied by a
check for $300. as a guarantee of good faith, to be on any or
all of the buildings and to be for completing the Dormitory by
April 1st the Apartments by May 1st and the Laboratory by Jun 1.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at
9 a.m.
Agricultural College August 31st 1887
The Board reconvened at 9 a.m. with the same mem-
bers present and Prest. Willits.
The minutes of the meetings of August 16th and 17th were
read and approved
[Abbot Hall]
It was resolved that the new dormitory to be
erected be known and designated as Abbot Hall.
[Herbarium Paper]
[Cases]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to pur-
chase paper for the herbarium to the extent of about twelve
dollars. It was resolved that Dr Beal (with the ad-
vise of the President and Secretary) be authorized to
have two cases made for the Botanical Museum.
[Cupboard]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to put a small
cupboard and a permanent table in the Botanical Laboratory
near the sink.
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[Begin page 530]
[Armoury Furniture]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to
purchase of Lieut Lockwood certain furniture for the Armory
[Forestry Congress]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be a delegate to the Forestry
Congress, the expenses to be paid out of the Forestry Appropriations
[Lockwood Book]
It was resolved that the application of Lieut Lockwood
relative to purchase of books be referred to Prest. Willits with
power to act.
[Heat
Olympic Room]
It was resolved that Prof Carpenter be instructed
to heat the Olympic room and that the Secretary pay
to the Society so much more than the cost of the said heating
as will make in total $100.00
[Lansing Iron Wks
Engine]
It was resolved that the thanks of the State Board of
Agriculture be extended to the Lansing Iron and Engine
Works for their gift to the Mechanical Department of a twelve
horse power engine.
[Tile]
It was resolved that the tile for the Horticultural De-
partment be purchased. at the discretion of Prof Bailey and
the Secretary.
[Shop Plans]
It was resolved that the plans for the extension of
the Mechanical building prepared by Professor Carpenter be
adopted
[Contract]
It was resolved that the contract for building the exten-
sion to the Mechanical building be let by Prof Carpenter and
Secy. Reynolds provided that it shall be within the appropria-
tion and erected under the supervision of Prof. Carpenter
as architect
[Spring]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Dept. be author
ized to lay a line of 4 inch tile from the spring struck in
digging the trench for the water main, to the open water course.
[Boiler Contract]
It was resolved that Prof. Carpenter and Secy Reynolds
be authorized to close a contract with the Lansing Iron
and Engine Works for two new boilers at the lowest possible rate
It was resolved that when the Board adjourns it be
to meet at Jackson Tuesday evening Sept. 20th at 7.30 p.m.
The Board then adjourned HenryGReynolds Secy
Builders' Proposals Wanted
STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF SECRETARY, AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE MICH. Sept. 1, 1887.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this office until 7:30 p.m. September 20,
1887, for the construction on the grounds of
the Michigan Agricultural College, three miles
east of Lansing, of three separate buildings,
namely: an Apartment House building, a
Dormitory building and a Laboratory building,
to be completed not later than April 1st, May
1st, and June 1st respectively. Separate pro-
posals are required for each building singly
and for the three together. The contractor
will be required to furnish all material and
labor; and complete schedules showing every
item of material and labor and its cost must
accompany each bid. Successful bidders will
be required to furnish good and sufficient
bonds for the faithful performance of the con-
tracts and each bid must be accompanied by a
certified bank check for $300.00 which shall be
forfeited in case of failure to enter into contract
if awarded. The right to reject any and all
bids is reserved. Plans and specifications can
be seen at the office of Wm. P. Appleyard,
Architect, Lansing, Mich.
HENRY G. REYNOLDS,
Secretary
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[Begin page 531]
Hurd House Jackson Mich
Sep 20th '87 7.30 P.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present but
Governor Luce,
The minutes of the meetings of Aug 30 and 31 were read
and approved.
[Apiary Room]
It was resolved that a room in the new apiary be
lathed & plastered and charged to Zoological Dept. Special Ap
Adjourned to 29th
Lansing Sept 29th 1887
Board met in their office (Capital) at 7.30 p.m.
Present all but Mr Horton and Governor Luce
[Bids opened]
On motion the Board proceeded to open bids for Buildings
As all the bids were above the amounts appropriated for the
Buildings it was Resolved that they be all rejected and
the Sec'y return to the Bidders their checks
[Institutes]
Sec'y was instructed to insert notices in Grange
Visitor and "Mich Farmer" relative to applications for
Farmers Institutes
Adjourned to 8 A.M.
Sep 30th 8 A.M.
Board met, same members present.
[Apiary Grading]
It was resolved that Secy Reynolds have the surplus
earth from around the Apiary into the hole to west
of that building, at [illegible in original] Expense
[Bids]
It was resolved that the Secty secure all bids
possible for completion of Buildings by August 1st 1888
It was resolved that the next meeting of the Board
be held Tuesday evening Oct 25 at 730 p.m.
[Appleyard]
It was moved that Mr Appleyard be paid on ac'ct
three hundred & fifty ($35000) – Carried
[Fire Escapes]
It was resolved that the Sec'y provide such rooms as
need escapes in case of fire with a rope fire escape and
until these are provided that the night watch be continued
the expense to be paid out of the special Appropriations
for Fire Escapes
[Mechl. Dept.]
It was resolved that the communication from Prof Carpenter
relative to division of duties between himself and Prof.
Durand be referred to Pres Willets with request that he formulate
a settlement of the question to be presented for consideration
of the Board at the next meeting
Board adjourned to 3.30 p.m.
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[Begin page 532]
Sep 30 '87 3.30 p.m.
Board reconvened with same members present and
Pres't Willits.
[Convention]
It was resolved that Pres Willits be appointed the
delegate of the Board to the Convention of Ag'rl Colleges
in Washington in November
[ " ]
It was resolved that the Prs. of the Board appoint
two delegates gentlemen to represent the the Board at the
meeting of the Consolidated Cattle Growers Convention
at Kansas City, Provided that they pay their
own expenses.
Mr Wells asked Mr Chamberlain to take the chair and
said that he thought it well to have an expression
of accord on the part of the Board with the
Faculty in their purpose to preserve order in the College.
[Petition]
He then offered the following resolutions:
Resolved, That while we recognize and
respect the right of petition, yet in view
of the attitude assumed by the students
since the submission by them of a
petition to the Board on the 14th of July
last, we now consider it unwise to take said
petition from the table, and be it further
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
Board that good order and discipline must
be maintained and the rules of the College
obeyed, and while we regret the neces-
sity we recognize the fact that it
is the duty of the President and
faculty of the College to suspend
or expel all students refusing to sub-
mit to the constituted authorities, until good
order is restored and maintained.
The above resolutions were adopted.
Adjourned
Lansing Oct. 25th 1887
The Board met at seven p.m. at the Capitol
All members present.
[Bids]
The reading of the minutes dispensed with
and the Board proceeded to open bids for buildings
They were as follows:
Cleveland and Ward Flint 30500.00
Claire Allen Ionia 33000.
Crocker & Hudnutt Big Rapids 34624.
Pelton & Boland Grand Rapids 32165.
On motion of Mr Rising all bid the bids being above the
appropriation they were rejected.
Mr Ward said that he and Mr Cleveland would leave
their bid open two weeks – Adjourned to 8.30 A.M
Lansing Oct 26th 8.30 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present
[Forestry]
At 10. a.m. took a recess of one hour for the organization
of the Forestry Commission.
[End page 532]
[Beign page 533]
Upon resuming business as a Board:
[Cleveland & Ward]
It was unanimously resolved that unless lower
bids can be secured between now and the 8th of
November that Col. McCreery and the Sec'y be
authorized on behalf of the Board to close a con-
tract with Messrs Cleveland & Ward of Flint
at their bid of $30500. for the three buildings and
in case a lower bid is made, that contract be
made in the same way with the lowest bidders.
[Kedzie]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be excused from
Institute work this winter
[Willits]
It was resolved that Prof. Willits be allowed leave
during
of absence ^ the winter vacation
[National Grange]
It was resolved that Mr Knapper under the direction
of Governor Luce be a special commtitee to do
whatever is possible in the way of decorating
the Capitol during the Session of the National Grange
[Cotton]
It was resolved that Mr Cotton be paid at the rate
of $600. per year from and after Sept 1st 1887
[Breggar]
It was resolved that Mr Bregger be employed in the
Greenhouse during the winter at not to exceed $20.00
per month and board.
The Board to a recess until 1.30 P.M.
Capitol Oct 26th 1.30 P.M.
The Board reconvened with same members present
except the Governor & Mr Horton.
[M.S.]
It was resolved that the Honorary degree of Master of
Science be given to Lieut J.A. Lockwood.
[Fat Stock]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to
take the experimental fattening of Steers to the Chicago
Fat Stock Show.
[ " ]
It was resolved that the Chair appoint a delegation
of three, himself to be the chairman, to represent
the Board at the American Fat Stock, Horse and Dairy
Convention in Chicago. Nov. 8th to 18th. Messrs Wells, Chamber-
lain & Col. McCreery appointed.
The minutes of the meetings of Sept. 20. , 29th & 30th
were read & approved.
[Convention]
Pres't Wells reported that he had appointed Erwin N.
Ball and Alva Sherwood of Three Oaks to represent
the Board at the Consolidated Cattle Show at Kansas City
[Grange]
It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to expend
$25. of his special appropriation.
[End page 533]
[Begin page 534]
[ornamentals]
[Photo Apparatus]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey be authorized to expend
$100. for ornamental plants. $50. for fruit plants & trees
and not to exceed $60. for photographic apparatus
[Engine Foundation]
It was resolved that Prof Durand contract for foundation
of engine in addition Mech'l Building
[Stove]
It was resolved that the Sec'y purchase a stove for
Prof MacEwans office
[Protect Water tank]
It was resolved that the matter of protecting water pipes
from freezing be referred to President & Sec'y
[Bridge]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey & the Sec'y make
ravine
what repairs are necessary to make bridge over Cedar
Safe, till time to build culvert.
It was resolved to adjourn to Wednesday November 16th
at 7.30 p.m. at the Capitol.
Nov. 8th 1887 – at Capitol
Col. McCreery & Sec'y Reynolds, committee to open bids
on buildings met at Capitol
[Bids]
The following is a memorandum of all the bids:
Sept. 29th to finish April. May. & June '88
[illegible in original] Grand Rapids $35419.
Fuller & Wheeler Lansing 33522.
Vassar 31855.
Oct 25th to finish Aug 1st
Crocker & Hudnutt Big Rapids $34624.
Claire Allen Ionia 33000.
Pelton & [illegible in original] Gd. Rapids 32165.
Cleveland & Ward Flint 30500.
Nov 8th to finish Aug 1st
Robt. Lake Jackson $33986.
C.H. Pelton Grand Rapids 43000.
Fuller & Wheeler Lansing 31377.
Cleveland & Ward Flint 30500.
Nov 16th at the Capitol
As there was not a quorum present no meeting was
held. Messrs Garfield, Horton and Pres Willits being the
only members present.
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[Begin page 535]
Lansing, Mich., Capitol Building
December 20th 1887. 7.30 p.m.
The Board convened in their office pursuant to a
call by President Wells: present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain,
Garfield and Luce, - no quorum
There were present also Messrs Cleveland and Ward of Flint
the contractors for the new buildings who stated that owing
to the impossibility of securing brick they would be unable
to complete the buildings by the time specified in their con-
tracts, August 14th: but that they could complete the Dormitory
by that time and the two other buildings by October 1st.
[Extension of
time for building]
The members present expressed their consent to such a
concession and the contracts were modified accordingly.
Mr E.W. Rising came later, but not till after Governor
Luce had left, so, there being no quorum the Board ad-
journed to meet in Grand Rapids Jany 26th 1888.
HenryGReynolds Secy
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