Meeting Minutes, 1888
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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1888
[Begin page 535]
Grand Rapids Mich. Jany 26th 1888
[Forestry
Convention]
The Board met pursuant to adjournment to
attend the Forestry Convention held under their
auspices as Forestry Commissioners
There were present Messrs Rising, Chamberlain, Gar-
field and Willits. – no quorum.
HenryG. Reynolds Secy.
Lansing Mich.
Office of Board of Agriculture in Capitol
February 6th 1888
The Board met pursuant to the call of Prst. Wells
Present Messrs Wells, Rising, McCreery, Horton, Garfield
Luce, Willits and the Sec'y.
The minutes of the meetings of Oct 25, 26
Nov. 16th, Dec 20 and Jan'y 26 were read and approved
[Experiment
Station
Organized]
[Governor's
Assent]
[Title]
Funds kept
separate]
On motion of Mr Horton the following preamble
and resolutions presented by Prs. Willits were
unanimously adopted: Whereas by act of
Congress Approved March 2d 1887. Authority was
given to establish, under the direction of the
College or Colleges or Agricultural Colleges
Departments of Colleges in each State or Terr-
tory established in accordance with the
provisions of an act approved July 2d 1862
[End page 535]
[Begin page 536]
public
entitled: "An act donating ^ lands to the several States
and Territories which may provide Colleges for
the Benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts"
or any of the supplements to said act, a Department
to be known and designated as an Agr'l Experiment
Station, appropriating $15000.00 annually for the
purpose of paying the necessary expenses of conducting
the said station which grant of monies was
made subject to the legislative assent of the
Several States and Territories or of the Governors
thereof to the purposes of said grant and;
Whereas; The Governor of the state of Michigan, by certif-
icate in writing under his hand Oct 26 1887
said
did assent to ^ grant of money subject to its
of Congress
rules and regulations of said act ^ above named and,
State
Whereas: The Michigan ^ Agricultural College
is the recipient of the land granted under said act
of Congress approved July 2d 1862, Therefore:
Resolved by the Michigan State Board of
Agriculture that there be and hereby is established
under the direction of and in connection with
a department
said college ^ to be known and designated as
The Agricultural Experiment Station of the
Michigan State Agricultural College, to be
be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of the said act of Congress
approved March 2d 1887. and to be maintained
by the grant of monies therein named, and
that the funds to be so received from the
United States, shall be Kept separate from
all other funds of said college and shall be
for
sacredly appropriated and used ^ the purposes
presented in said act of congress;
And to the end that said Department shall be
properly and efficiently organized and conducted.
[Director
&
Officers]
Resolved: That Edwin Willits President of said
college be and he is hereby made director of said
station & That Henry G Reynolds be its secretary and
treasurer That Robert C Kedzie Prof of
Chemistry in said Colege, be the chemist of said station
That Albert J Cook Professor of Zoology and ento
mology in said College, be the zoologist and entomologist of
said station: That William J Beal Prof. of Botany
and forestry in said college be the botanist of said station and
[End page 536]
[Begin page 537]
conductor of Experiments in Botany and Foresty
That Samuel Johnson Professor of practical Agriculture
in said College be the conductor of the farm and stock
experiments of said station
That E.A.A. Grange Prof of Veterinary service in
said College be the veterinarian of said station, and
that Liberty H Bailey Jr Prof of Horticulture in said
College be the conductor of experiments in Horticulture
of said station, and generally that said professors
conduct and supervise the experients properly pertain-
ing to their respective branches hereby assigned to
them in said departments.
[Duties
of Director]
Resolved further that said director have the
general supervision of said station shall assign
and distribute to each of said professors the
and questions
correspondance ^ that shall come to him, which
branches
shall properly belong to their respective ^ and which they
shall answer and take charge of; shall see that the
experiments agreed upon by the Board of Conference or
directed by the State Board of Agriculture, are properly
executed and that said act of Congress be in good
faith complied with.
[of Secretary &
Treasurer]
Resolved further, that the said Secy and Treasurer
Keep a record in a book or books separate from the
general college records of the proceedings of said
conference
department. and of the general ^ of its members,
herein after provided for, and shall keep and disburse all
for said Station
monies that shall come from the United States ^ in the same
manner that he keeps and disburses the College funds,
but using in keeping his accounts separate books
and fitting vouchers so that at all times the financial
status of said station can be clearly known, and he is
hereby authorized to demand and receive from the Treasury
Department of the United States in pursuance of section
five (5) of said act of Congress, approved March 2 1887
the monies therein named and provided for and which
may be appropriated from time to time. for the purposes
defined in said act.
[Board of Conference]
the
Resolved further. that ^ officers and members of said
Department above designated constitute a board of
conference which shall meet at stated times and at
the call of the Director, to discuss and agree upon the
experiments to be made and the proper co-ordination
of the work and for mutual assistance and cooperation
[End page 537]
[Begin page 538]
subject however at all times to the general control
of the State Board of Agriculture.
They shall write in the preparation of the Bulletins and
in the reports provided for in said act
Adjourned to 9 a.m.
Capitol Lansing Feby 7th 9 a.m.
Board reconvened with same members present
[Blksmith Shop]
It was resolved that Prof Durand and the Sec'y be
authorized to expend $75. additional to amount
previously authorized for the equipment of
the blacksmith shop.
[Shop floor]
It was resolved that Prof Durand and the Sec'y
be authorized to expend $12500 for a new
wooden floor in the Mech'l Shop
[Garden Spl. Appn.]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey and the Sec'y
Special
be authorized to expend the balance of the ^ appropri-
ation for the Garden Department.
[Insure Boilers]
It was resolved that the Sec'y insure the six boilers
for three years
[Steam Indicator]
It was resolved that the Secy and Prof Carpenter be
authorized to expend not to exceed $50. from math-
ematical appropriation for a Steam Indicator
["Old Buckskin"]
It was resolved that Prof Cook have the horse
"old Buckskin" stuffed and mounted and put
in the museum at the cost of the Zoological
Department, Special appropriation
[Half Way Stone]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be requested to use
such efforts as he can to secure the "half way stone"
being left when it is buying it if necessary to that end
Adjourned for Dinner
Capitol 1.30 P.M.
Board reconvened , same members present except
Governor Luce
[Dairy Expts.]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be
requested to appoint a committee of two of which
Mr Horton shall be chairman to visit the different
institutions and experiment stations when Dairy
experimentation is being carried on, for the purpose
of determining on recomendations to be made
to this Board in the same connection
President Wells appointed Messrs Horton & Chamberlain
as such committee
[Paper Greenhouse]
It was resolved that the balance of bill of [Voirelle?]
& Larose for papering Greenhouse be paid ($9.15)
[End page 538]
[Begin page 539]
[R.R. Fence]
It was resolved that the matter of fence on line of
D.L. & [W.?] right of way across [farm?] be referred to
Col. McCreery with authority to ask payment of eighty
dollars ($80.) damages by the Railroad Co.
[Conger's Report]
It was resolved that Lt Conger's report be
published as a bulletin
[Forestry Bulletin]
It was resolved that the proceedings of the foresty
convention be published as a bulletin
[Stone for
Foundation]
It was resolved that the Sec'y be authorized to pur
new
chase at $600 per cord, 17½ cords of stone for ^ Dormitory
It was resolved to adjourn to Monday evening
Feby 27th 1888 at 7.30 P.M. at the Capitol
Lansing Mich State Capitol
7.30 p.m. Feb'y 27 1888
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain, Rising, McCreery
Garfield, Horton, Luce and Willits = All present.
read &
Minutes of meeting of 6th inst ^ approved
Pres't Willits reported a case of measles at the College
The Board proceeded to discuss the problems of
experimentation
Adjourned to College at 9 a.m.
Agr'l College Feby 28 '88 10 a.m.
Board reconvened with same members present except
Governor Luce
[Mrs Knapper]
this
It was resolved that Mrs Knapper be paid $100. for ^ year
in quarterly installments for assistance at the Greenhouse
[Mr Gillette]
It was resolved that Mr Gillette be paid at the rate of
$700.00 per year from March 1st
[Grayling etc]
be appropriated
It was resolved that $2000. ^ from the first years experiment
station fund for experiments outside the College Farm in
the northern portion of the State
[Expt. St. Bldgs]
Station
It was resolved to transfer to the Experiment ^ the
Farm Experimental Feed Barn at a valuation of
$1200. an interest in the Horticultural Laboratory to
the extent of $1200 and the new College Apiary at a valuation
of $600.
[Library]
It was resolved to expend of the first years experiment
Station fund $1000. for Library – adjourned for dinner till 130 p.m.
[End page 539]
[Begin page 540]
Feby. 28 1.30 P.M.
[Dr Abbot]
It was resolved that Dr Abbot be given a leave of
absence until the beginning of the summer term
[Chemical Bal.]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be permitted to
expend the balance of the Special Appropriation
in his Department.
[Portraits]
It was resolved that Prof MacEwan be authorized
to expend $50. of the Spl Appropriation fo in his Depart-
ment for portraits of English Authors
[Mr Lodeman]
It was resolved that President Willits be authorized to
employ Mr Lodeman as instructor in French at
$300. per year (3 terms)
[Farm Balance]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to
expend the Balance of the Farm Spl Appropriations
[Johnson Sewer]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized
to put his house drain in repair order
[Cattle Sale]
It was resolved that a sale of cattle be held
about the middle of April the exact time to be
determined by Prest Wells and Prof Johnson
[Half Way Stone]
Dr Beal reported that Mr Foster the owner of the "half
way stone" had stated that he would not sell the
stone nor permit its removal.
[Dairy Exptn.]
It was resolved that $1000 of the Experiment Station
the
Fund be used in the direction of ^ Dairy interest
[Expt. Station
Funds]
It was resolved to expend $6500. of balance of
Expt Station fund as per following scheme:
Supplies & Labor for To be paid to heads of Departments
on their salaries, [illegible in original] amounts to be
applied to assistance from College current funds
Dept of Agriculture $500. Dept of Agriculture 600.
" " Horticulture 500. " " Horticulture 600.
" " Botany 500. " " Botany 600.
" " Chemistry 500. " " Chemistry 600.
" " Entomology 500. " " Entolomogy 600.
" " Veterinary 500. Secretary 500.
$3000 $3500.
3000.
-6500.
[Iron Bridge]
Mr Horton reported on the new farm bridge – It looked well
but lacked rollers and double bars [nuts?] on the inch and
a quarter rods. Bridge agent said he was unable to
exactly duplicate the Trowbridge Bridge as that span
was longer; hence it was impossible
On motion it was resolved that the new bridge
be accepted after the rollers and additional bars
are provided
[Gymnasium]
It was resolved that $250. of the military
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[Begin page 541]
fund be expended under the direction of the Secretary
and Lieut. Simpson for gymastic apparatus
[Prof Carpenter]
It was resolved that the account of Prof
Carpenter of $3305 for traveling expenses be allowed
Expenses visiting Mechanical Training schools in the East
Adjourned HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Capitol Building Lansing Mich.
Office of Board of Agriculture April 17th 1888
The Board met at 7.30 p.m. pursuant to the call of Pres-
ident Wells. There were present Messrs Wells, Chamber-
lain, McCreery, Luce, Willits and the Secretary.
The minutes of the meetings of February 27th & 28th
were read and approved
[B.S.]
On recommendation of the Faculty of the Agricul-
tural College it was resolved that the degree of Bach-
elor of Science be conferred on Prof Jas. Cassidy of
the Colorado Agricultural College for excellence in hort-
iculture and Botany.
["Flat Iron"]
It was resolved that the "Flat Iron" piece of 6 acres
north of the road be dedicated to the use of the Botanical
Dept.of the Experiment Station.
[Tree border]
It was resolved that Dr Beal and Prof. Cook have set out
a double row of trees along the road side boundary of the
above piece and a single row of trees along the other boun-
dary of the same, selecting for the purpose such varieties
as they may desire, having special reference to the value
of the trees for bee pasturage.
[Bailey Resigns]
The resignation by Prof. L.H. Bailey of the professorship
of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening and a pe-
tition from the Senior Class that all possible effort
be mde by the Board to retain Prof. Bailey were read
by President Wells
It was resolved that the resignation of Prof. Bailey this
is
day tendered to this Board be and the same ^ hereby accepted, to
(Collegiate)
take effect at the close of the current ^ year.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by
Mr Chamberlain and unanimously adopted.
[Dr. Abbot]
Whereas Dr. T.C. Abbot our late President is still in declin-
ing health and unable to perform the duties of his professorship
and whereas the leave of absence previously granted him by the
Board has already nearly expired, now therefore it is
Resolved in view of his long connection of more than a quarter
of a century with the College, most of the time as its President, and
[End page 541]
[Begin page 542]
of his having given as it were his whole life and strength
to it and its work and that under his administration it grew
to be the foremost Agricultural College in the land, we now grant
him indefinite leave of absence, and instruct our Secretary to
continue his name on the pay roll of employees at the rate
of one thousand dollars per year in recognition of his past
services to the College.
[Successor to
Prof. Bailey]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain, Chairman of the
Committee on employees be requested to take immediate steps
and Landscape Gardening
to engage a professor of Horticulture ^ vice Prof Bailey where
his resignation shall take effect.
[Kedzie – Washington]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie's expenses to Washington
be paid out of the Experiment Station Fund.
[Simpson Transport.]
It was resolved that Lt. Simpson be allowed $15.00 per
month transportation until he is offered quarters at the College
[Experimental Rooms]
It was resolved that $250.00 be appropriated from the
Experiment Station Fund toward fitting the Botanical Labora-
tory for Experimental work.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 10 a.m.
Agricultural College April 18th 1888
The Board reconvened with the same members pres-
ent.
[Contingent
Building Fund]
On motion of Colonel MCCreery it was resolved that the
Secretary be instructed to open a new Special account to
be entitled the Special Contingent Building Fund and to
credit said fund with the amounts received from the
Experiment Station for buildings as follows: for the
Apiary $600.00, for the Experimental Feed Barn $1200.00, and
for Experimental rooms in Horticultural Laboratory $1200.00 and
also with the receipts for the current fiscal year and here-
after until otherwise ordered from the following sources
viz Bank interest and exchange, proceeds from sales of swamp
lands, matriculation fees, tuition fees of non resident students
(i.e. non residents of Michigan), diploma fees, and special exam-
ination fees; these receipts being in no sense derived from
the United States Land Grant of 1862 and their appropria-
tion for building purposes being therefore not affected by
the conditions of said grant; and that said fund be used
under the direction of the Board for the purposes indicated
by its name, and in the first place, so far as may be nec-
essary to settle the deficiencies in building Abbot Hall, the
Horticultural Laboratory and the Apartment Building
[Herbarium Paper]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to expend $15.00 for the
[End page 542]
[Begin page 543]
purchase of herbarium paper.
[Microtomes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to purchase
two microtomes, now in process of construction by the
Mechanical Department, for use in the Botanical Laboratory.
[Cases]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authroized to employ
Jacob Tron to construct a case in the Botanical Museum
in
extending from the Northwest corner from the door to the window
to cost $162.00 besides the locks .
The Board then adjourned, HenryG.Reynolds, Secy.
Office of the Board of Agriculture in the Capitol
Lansing Mich. Tuesday June 5th 1888.
at 7.30 p.m.
The Board met ^ pursuant to the call of President Wells.
All the members present but Mr Horton who had written
expressing his regret at being unable to attend and proffering
to the Board his resignation on account of the frequentcy
of circumstances preventing his attendance No action was
taken with reference to the letter.
[Horse Cars]
President Wells read an applicaton for right of way
[illegible in original] the College grounds by the Lansing City Railway Co.
By resolution it was laid on the table till morning
[Teachers of Agr.]
It was resolved that President Wells represent the
Board at the meeting of the teachers of Agriculture at Colum
bus about July 1st.
The Board then adjourned to 8.30 a.m. at the College.
H.G.Reynolds, Secy.
Agricultural College Wednesday June 6th 1888
The Board reconvened in their office at the College
at 8.30 a.m. with the same members present except Gov. Luce.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read & approved.
[Mrs Carpenter]
It was resolved that Mrs [illegible in original] Carpenter be the Librarian
of the Experiment Station and that she receive therefor
$150.00 for the current fiscal year and $25.00 per month
thereafter in additional to her present salary.
[Prof Taft]
It was resolved that the Secretary dispatch the following
telegram to Prof. L.R. Taft. Will you come here next week
at our expense to look over the ground? Telegraph answer
naming day. HenryChamberlain.
[Dairy Com.]
The committee on dairying experiment presented
a written report which on motion was received and
placed on file for future reference . (with Prof. Johnson)
[Mr Knapper]
An account for medical attendance presented by Mr
Knapper was laid on the table.
[Horse Car]
It was resolved that the application of the Lansing City Railway
[End page 543]
[Begin page 544]
Co. be referred to a committee consisting of the President of the
Board & the President and Secretary of the College.
[Fire Apparatus]
It was resolved that the fire escape fund be expended
in the discretion of the President and Secretary for fire apparatus.
[Ph.D.]
The aplication of Prof. S.M. Tracy for the degree of Ph.D.
was referred to the Faculty of the College
[Com on Hortl. Prof.]
The committee on Employees reported through its chairman
Mr Chamberlain their investigations relative to a successor to
Prof. Bailey . The report was accepted and the matter referred
back for farther action to a committee consisting of Messrs
Chamberlain and Garfield.
[Northern Trip]
It was resolved that one half the expense of the trip
through the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula on forestry
and Expt. Station investigaton by paid from the Expt. Station
fund and one half from the Forestry Commission fund.
[Expt. Balance]
It was resolved that whatever balance of the Experi-
ment Station fund remains unexpended June 30th
experimental
be devoted to the purchase of ^ dairy stock.
[Microscopes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to
purchase two microscopes
The Board then adjourned
HenryG.Reynolds. Secy.
Office of the Board of Agriculture, Capitol Building
Lansing Mich. Monday Aug. 13, 1888
The Board met at 730 p.m. pursuant to the call of President
Wells; all present but Col. McCreery and Mr Horton.
The minutes of the meetings of June 5th and 6th were read and
approved.
Profs. Kedzie Beal Johnson and Grange were present and
presented statements of the work in their several departments
after which the Board adjourned to meet at the College at 8.30 a.m.
HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Agricultural College. Tuesday Aug. 14. '88 8.30 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all present but Gov. Luce and
Mr Horton
[B.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science
by recommendation of the Faculty upon the following mem-
bers of the Senior Class they having completed the prescribed course
of study In the Agricultural Course twenty nine, as follows
Louis A. Bregger Mary L. Carpenter Charles B. Cook
Albert E. Bulson Jr. Rodman H. Leary Arthur B. Cordley
Howard B. Cannon Luke C Colburn Lyster H. Dewey
[End page 544]
[Begin page 545]
J. Norris Estabrook Herbert E. Harrison Daniel A Pelton Wm F Staley
Frank J. Free Fred H Hillman Glenn D Perrigo George F. Stow
Andrew B. Goodwin Clark Hubbell Chas. H Redman Wm A. Taylor
Frank H. Hall Nelson S. Mayo Dale A. Smith George L. Teller
Mary L. Harrison Welton M. Munson Jno. C. Stafford Henry Thurtell
and in the Mechanical Course three as follows: —
Paul M Chamberlain, Wm J. Hinkson, and Chas. L. Lawton.
[M.S.]
n
It was further resolved on recomme^dation of the Faculty
to confer the degree of Master of Science upon Wm L. Snyder of the
class of 1882 Clarence P Gillette of the class of 1884 and Edwin R.
Lake of the class of 1885.
After some time spent in signing diplomas the Board
took a recess to attend the Commencement Exercises
and reconvened at 12.30 p.m.
[Prof Taft]
Mr Chamberlain as Chairman of the special committee
on the vacancy in the Professorship of Horticulture and
Landscape Gardening reported that the Committee had
engaged Prof. Taft to succeed Prof. Bailey on the same terms
and to date from August 1st.
On motion the report was accepted
President Wells reported that the meeting of Teachers of
Agriculture to which he was appointed delegate did not
take place .
President Wells used a letter of thanks from Mrs Abbot
for the acknowledgement by the Board of her husband's services.
The Board then adjourned to the next day
HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Agricultural College Wednesday August 15th 1888 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all the members present but Gov.
Luce and Mr Horton.
[Club I.]
It was resolved that the Secretary advance to Club I: $150.
at 6% interest toward the purchase of their equipment.
[Abbot Hall Rent]
It was resolved that room rent in Abbot Hall be $7.
per term for corner rooms $6.00 per term for other front rooms
and $5.00 per term for other rear rooms.
L.G.
[Prof. ^ Carpenter]
The resignation of Prof. L.G. Carpenter and of Mrs M.J.
Carpenter both to take effect on the 20th inst. were presented
and accepted
[Miss Abbot elected
Librarian]
[Miss Harrison]
It was resolved that Miss Mary Abbot be elected
Librarian to succeed Mrs Carpenter at the rate of $500. per year
from and after the close of the fall term and at the rate of
$300.00 per year till then and that the President be authorized to
engage the services of Miss Harrison for the fall term as assistant
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Librarian at the rate of $300. per year.
[State Fair]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft make an exhibit at the
State Fair from the College orchard and vegetable garden.
[Secty. leave of Abs-
cence]
The Board then took a recess to 1 p.m., Mr Rising being excused from further at
at this meeting
tendance ^ . Upon reassembling it was resolved that Secty Reynolds be granted
leave of absence from the close of the fall term to January 10th.
[Harrow]
have a
It was resolved that the Secty ^ half page advertisement of the
College inserted in the "Harrow."
[Beal – Pump]
It was resolved that the Secty. have the pump at Dr Beals
house repaired as a chain pump.
[Band-Music]
It was resolved that $25.00 be paid by the College toward the
music for Commencement.
[Salaries]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to pay assis-
tants 1/12 of their annual salary each month
[Employees]
It was resolved that the Committee on Employees and the
President of the College be asked to present at the next session of this
Board a complete schedule of salaries paid to employees of the College
with such recommendations as may seem to them desirable in
order to secure equality of compensation for the same grade of work
in the various departments.
[Expt. Station
Pay Roll]
It was resolved that for the year beginning July 1st 1888
there be paid out of the Experiment Station Fund salaries as
follows: to the Director $300. ; to the heads of the Departments of Agricul-
ture Horticulture Chemistry Botany and Zoology $600. each, to the
Veterinarian $300. to the Secretary $300. to the Assistant Prof. of Chemistry
$300. to the Librarian $120. to the foreman of the Horticultural Department $250.
to the following assistants $300. each, viz. 2 each in Agriculture Zoology &
Botany and 1 each in Chemistry & Veterinary, these amounts to apply
on the regular salaries of the officers named.
[F.S. Kedzie]
It was resolved that Frank S. Kedzie be assistant Profes-
sor of Chemistry in the Experiment Station as well as in the Department
at the rate
of Instruction at a salary ^ of $1500. per year for both.
[Assistants]
It was resolved that the following amounts be paid for as-
sistance in the various departments Agriculture $900.00 Chemistry
Teller $300. Physics Woodworth $600. Botany Waldron $500. Dewey $300. Davenport $300.
Zoology Cordley $300. Hillman $300. Chas Cook $300. Horticulture $600. Veterinary
Mayo $300. Instruction Hall $500. Thurtell $500 Cannon $500.
[W.S. Holdsworth]
It was Resolved that Mr W.S. Holdsworth be paid a salary of $800.00
per year and have the use of one of the flats.
[Lt. Simpson]
It was resolved that Lieut. Simpson be employed as
temporary assistant in mathematics at the rate of $500 per year for
time actually employed, the aggregate paid in one year not to exceed $300.00
[Assistants]
It was resolved that all these salaries for assistants be
paid for the current year with the distinct understanding that the
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same are to be for this year and no longer ; with no pledge
that the employees shall be retained or that if retained there
shall be any advance and this shall be notice to the heads of
departments as well as to the employes.
[Lodeman]
It was resolved that Mr Lodeman be employed to
teach German the current year at a salary of $300. per year.
[Campbell]
It was resolved that the Foreman of the woodshop be
paid a salary of $700. per year and have the use of one of the flats.
[Expt. Station]
It was resolved that for the fiscal year beginning July
1st 1888 the Experiment Station funds be apportioned as follows:
Salaries as per resolution on previous page $6970.00
Library $1000. Building $750. North country $1700. 3450.
Dairy. proceeds of sale of 10 fat experimental steers and 1000.
Day labor and supplies for farm 1000 Garden 500. Botany 500 2000.
" " " " " Chemistry 500. Veterinary 500. Zoology 300. 1300.
fetilizer license &
Sundry expenses, proceeds of ^ sundry receipts and 280.
Total $15,000.
The Board then adjourned to Sept 11th at Jackson
Henry G. Reynolds Secy.
Jackson Mich. Sept. 11th 1888
The Board met pursuant to adjournment: absent
Gov. Luce, Col. McCreery and Mr Horton.
[Manne]
It was resolved that Mr Manne be paid $2.00 per day
for his services this term as instructor in blacksmithing.
[Miss Abbot]
[Miss Hooker]
It was resolved that Miss Abbot be paid from Sept.
1st through the remainder of the term at the rate of $400. per year
and Miss Hooker $20. per month during the term.
[Abbot Hall]
It was resolved that the President and Secretary have
suitable earth closets provided for Abbot Hall.
[MacEwan Book Case]
It was resolved that Prof MacEwan be authorized to
expand from the Special Appropriation for his department
$15.00 for a book case .
[Fat Steers]
It was resolved Prof. Johnson be authorized to take the
experimental steers to the Grand Rapids fair provided satisfactory
[illegible in original]. arrangements can be made .
The Board adjourned to Monday evening
October 1st at the Capitol
HenryG. Reynolds Secy
[End page 547]
[Begin page 548]
Office of the Board of Agriculture in the Capitol at Lansing
Monday Oct 1st 1888, 7.30. p.m.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment with all present but
Governor Luce and Mr Horton.
The minutes of the meetings of August 13th 14th and 15th and Sept 11th
were read and approved.
[Mr Horton]
The resignation of Mr Horton of his position as a member of the
Board was read but no action was taken upon it.
The Board adjourned to meet at the College at 8.30 a.m. Oct. 2nd.
HenryBReynolds, Secy.
Agricultural College October 2nd 1888. 8.30 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present and
after some general discussion visited the three new buildings and
took a recess for dinner after which they reconvened and
[Fat Stock Show]
It was resolved that the President of the Board appoint a
committee of 5 of which he shall be chairman, to attend the Fat
Stock Show at Chicago in November and the meetings of the Con-
solidated Cattle Growers Association. and the National Sheep, Swine
and Horse Breeders' Association and the National Dairymen's Associa-
tion. President Wells apointed as such committee besides
himself Prest. Willits, Mr Chamberlain Col. McCreery and Mr Rising.
[Forestry Report]
On invitation Dr Beal presented the report of the Directors of the
Forestry Commission which was approved and adopted.
[Howard Terrace]
It was resolved that the following assignments be made
for the Apartment Building. 1st floor: west Dr. Simpson; west cen-
ter Mr Campbell; east center Mr Crandall; east Mr French
& light closet
2nd floor west Miss Abbot 2 rooms ^ on front; west center Mr Baird
2 rooms & light closet, east center Mr Holdsworth 5 rooms, east Mr
Davenport 2 rooms
as
It was resolved that the Apartment Building be known ^ and des
ex- Sanford
ignated Howard Terrace in memory of ^ Secretary ^ Howard.
[Abbot Hall Cellar]
It was resolved that the Secretary have 3 rooms in the base-
ment of Abbot Hall floored with cement.
[Outbuilding]
It was resolved that a committee consisting of the Chairman
of the Building Committee (Mr Rising) and the President and
Secretary of the College be instructed to have built a privy for
Howard Terrace
[Forestry Report]
It was resolved that the Forestry Commission recommend
that 3000 separate copies of the Forestry report be printed
of which 100 shall be bound
The Board then adjourned
HenryG Reynolds
Secy.
[End page 548]
[Begin page 549]
Capitol Building, Lansing . November 8th, 1888. 7.30 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to call of Pres't Wells
All present but Mr Rising and Mr Horton.
[Dr Grange]
Dr Grange, being present, was invited to speak and
asked permission to kill one of the Experiment Station
horses
It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to
slaughter the horse for dissection
The minutes of the meetings of Oct 1 and 2 were
read and approved
Adjourned to meet at the college at 8.30 A.M.
Agricultural College November 9th 1888. 9. A.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All
present but Gov. Luce (Mr Horton's resigntion had
been accepted by the Governor.)
[Swords]
It was resolved that Lieut Simpson be authorized
to purchase Seven (7) swords and belts.
[Gravel for roads]
It was resolved that Col McCreery be a committee
of one to correspond with the officers of the
Grand Trunk R.R. with reference to securing a supply
of gravel for our roads, to be dumped at the
rear of the farm lane.
[Recess]
The Board then took a recess for dinner, and
to examine the new buildings
[Alterations
in College and
Wms Hall]
It was resolved that the partition the the
north end of the 3rd story of College Hall be
removed, and that the partitions in the N.W.
corner of the 1st floor of Williams Hall
be removed and reset.
[Heating Abbot Hall]
It was resolved that the Secretary pay the
balance due on heater plant in Abbot Hall.
[Estabrook]
It was resolved that Mr Estabrook be engaged
at $2500 per month for ½ time during Mr
Reynold's absence.
The Board then adjourned
HenryGReynolds Secy.
[End page 549]
[Begin page 550]
Capitol Building, Lansing Dec. 10th 1888 7.30
P.M.
The Board met pursuant to the call of
Pres't Wells. Present were Pres't Wells, Messers
Chamberlain, Garfield, McCreery, Gov Luce and Pres't Willits
[Estimates]
Pres't Willits presented estimates of expenses of
the different departments for the next two
years
Mr Rising arrived
[Weather Service
Charts]
Pres't Willits moved that Serg't Conger have
precipitation charts engraved at a cost of $58.00
dollars. Carried.
Adjourned to meet at the college at 9. A.M.
H.W. Baird
Ass't Sec'y.
Agricultural College, Dec 11, 1888. 9 A.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
The minutes of meetings of Nov 8th and 9th
were read and approved.
[Furnishing
Hort. Lab'y]
Prof. Taft presented estimates of expense of
furnishing Horticultural Laboratory
It was moved that Prof. Taft and the Secretary
be authorized to expend not to exceed $50000 in
furnishing the Labratory, bills not to be paid
until the appropriation is made by the
legislature. Carried.
[Institutes]
Dr Kedzie presented scheme for winter institutes
[Eng Dept.]
Prof. MacEwan presented estimate of expense
for the Department of English ($15000); and asked
$25000 for repairs on his house.
[Institutes]
Dr Kedzie presented scheme for winter institutes
[Eng Dept.]
Prof. MacEwan presented estimate of expense
for the Department of English ($15000): and asked
$25000 for repairs on his house.
[Institutes]
The program of institutes was adopted as
presented by Dr. Kedzie.
A recess until 1 P.M. was taken for dinner
1. P.M.
[Buildings accepted]
Moved that the three new buildings be
formally accepted – Carried.
[Cleveland and Ward]
Moved that the Secretary pay $50000 to
Cleveland and Ward on their final payment, sending
them the balance as soon as the college interest
for January is drawn. Carried.
[Bot. Dept.]
Dr Beal spoke of his estimate of expenses.
[Chem'l Dept.]
Moved that the chemical department estimate
be made $150000 for two years - Carried
[Bot. Dept.]
Moved that the Botanical department estimate be
made $100000 for two years. Carried
[End page 550]
[Begin page 551]
[Labratory
for Farm Dept]
Moved that $800000 be added to the estimate for
building and equipping a Farm Department Labratory – Carried
[Adjournment]
Col McCreery moved that when this Board
adjourn, it adjourn to meet at their room in
the Capital at seven o'clock on the evening of Jan'y 1st,
1889
[Bd meetings]
Resolved that hereafter the regular meetings of
this Board shall occur on the first Monday evening
in each month, except as otherwise ordered by
special action of the Board. – provided that extra
meetings may be called in the discretion of the
president of the Board.
[Heating
Abbot Hall]
Moved and carried that $130000 be asked for
heating Abbot Hall and $50000 for furnishing
Horticultural Labratory.
Adjourned
H.W. Baird
Ass't Sec'y.
[End page 551]
Request a Reproduction[Begin page 535]
Grand Rapids Mich. Jany 26th 1888
[Forestry
Convention]
The Board met pursuant to adjournment to
attend the Forestry Convention held under their
auspices as Forestry Commissioners
There were present Messrs Rising, Chamberlain, Gar-
field and Willits. – no quorum.
HenryG. Reynolds Secy.
Lansing Mich.
Office of Board of Agriculture in Capitol
February 6th 1888
The Board met pursuant to the call of Prst. Wells
Present Messrs Wells, Rising, McCreery, Horton, Garfield
Luce, Willits and the Sec'y.
The minutes of the meetings of Oct 25, 26
Nov. 16th, Dec 20 and Jan'y 26 were read and approved
[Experiment
Station
Organized]
[Governor's
Assent]
[Title]
Funds kept
separate]
On motion of Mr Horton the following preamble
and resolutions presented by Prs. Willits were
unanimously adopted: Whereas by act of
Congress Approved March 2d 1887. Authority was
given to establish, under the direction of the
College or Colleges or Agricultural Colleges
Departments of Colleges in each State or Terr-
tory established in accordance with the
provisions of an act approved July 2d 1862
[End page 535]
[Begin page 536]
public
entitled: "An act donating ^ lands to the several States
and Territories which may provide Colleges for
the Benefit of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts"
or any of the supplements to said act, a Department
to be known and designated as an Agr'l Experiment
Station, appropriating $15000.00 annually for the
purpose of paying the necessary expenses of conducting
the said station which grant of monies was
made subject to the legislative assent of the
Several States and Territories or of the Governors
thereof to the purposes of said grant and;
Whereas; The Governor of the state of Michigan, by certif-
icate in writing under his hand Oct 26 1887
said
did assent to ^ grant of money subject to its
of Congress
rules and regulations of said act ^ above named and,
State
Whereas: The Michigan ^ Agricultural College
is the recipient of the land granted under said act
of Congress approved July 2d 1862, Therefore:
Resolved by the Michigan State Board of
Agriculture that there be and hereby is established
under the direction of and in connection with
a department
said college ^ to be known and designated as
The Agricultural Experiment Station of the
Michigan State Agricultural College, to be
be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of the said act of Congress
approved March 2d 1887. and to be maintained
by the grant of monies therein named, and
that the funds to be so received from the
United States, shall be Kept separate from
all other funds of said college and shall be
for
sacredly appropriated and used ^ the purposes
presented in said act of congress;
And to the end that said Department shall be
properly and efficiently organized and conducted.
[Director
&
Officers]
Resolved: That Edwin Willits President of said
college be and he is hereby made director of said
station & That Henry G Reynolds be its secretary and
treasurer That Robert C Kedzie Prof of
Chemistry in said Colege, be the chemist of said station
That Albert J Cook Professor of Zoology and ento
mology in said College, be the zoologist and entomologist of
said station: That William J Beal Prof. of Botany
and forestry in said college be the botanist of said station and
[End page 536]
[Begin page 537]
conductor of Experiments in Botany and Foresty
That Samuel Johnson Professor of practical Agriculture
in said College be the conductor of the farm and stock
experiments of said station
That E.A.A. Grange Prof of Veterinary service in
said College be the veterinarian of said station, and
that Liberty H Bailey Jr Prof of Horticulture in said
College be the conductor of experiments in Horticulture
of said station, and generally that said professors
conduct and supervise the experients properly pertain-
ing to their respective branches hereby assigned to
them in said departments.
[Duties
of Director]
Resolved further that said director have the
general supervision of said station shall assign
and distribute to each of said professors the
and questions
correspondance ^ that shall come to him, which
branches
shall properly belong to their respective ^ and which they
shall answer and take charge of; shall see that the
experiments agreed upon by the Board of Conference or
directed by the State Board of Agriculture, are properly
executed and that said act of Congress be in good
faith complied with.
[of Secretary &
Treasurer]
Resolved further, that the said Secy and Treasurer
Keep a record in a book or books separate from the
general college records of the proceedings of said
conference
department. and of the general ^ of its members,
herein after provided for, and shall keep and disburse all
for said Station
monies that shall come from the United States ^ in the same
manner that he keeps and disburses the College funds,
but using in keeping his accounts separate books
and fitting vouchers so that at all times the financial
status of said station can be clearly known, and he is
hereby authorized to demand and receive from the Treasury
Department of the United States in pursuance of section
five (5) of said act of Congress, approved March 2 1887
the monies therein named and provided for and which
may be appropriated from time to time. for the purposes
defined in said act.
[Board of Conference]
the
Resolved further. that ^ officers and members of said
Department above designated constitute a board of
conference which shall meet at stated times and at
the call of the Director, to discuss and agree upon the
experiments to be made and the proper co-ordination
of the work and for mutual assistance and cooperation
[End page 537]
[Begin page 538]
subject however at all times to the general control
of the State Board of Agriculture.
They shall write in the preparation of the Bulletins and
in the reports provided for in said act
Adjourned to 9 a.m.
Capitol Lansing Feby 7th 9 a.m.
Board reconvened with same members present
[Blksmith Shop]
It was resolved that Prof Durand and the Sec'y be
authorized to expend $75. additional to amount
previously authorized for the equipment of
the blacksmith shop.
[Shop floor]
It was resolved that Prof Durand and the Sec'y
be authorized to expend $12500 for a new
wooden floor in the Mech'l Shop
[Garden Spl. Appn.]
It was resolved that Prof Bailey and the Sec'y
Special
be authorized to expend the balance of the ^ appropri-
ation for the Garden Department.
[Insure Boilers]
It was resolved that the Sec'y insure the six boilers
for three years
[Steam Indicator]
It was resolved that the Secy and Prof Carpenter be
authorized to expend not to exceed $50. from math-
ematical appropriation for a Steam Indicator
["Old Buckskin"]
It was resolved that Prof Cook have the horse
"old Buckskin" stuffed and mounted and put
in the museum at the cost of the Zoological
Department, Special appropriation
[Half Way Stone]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be requested to use
such efforts as he can to secure the "half way stone"
being left when it is buying it if necessary to that end
Adjourned for Dinner
Capitol 1.30 P.M.
Board reconvened , same members present except
Governor Luce
[Dairy Expts.]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be
requested to appoint a committee of two of which
Mr Horton shall be chairman to visit the different
institutions and experiment stations when Dairy
experimentation is being carried on, for the purpose
of determining on recomendations to be made
to this Board in the same connection
President Wells appointed Messrs Horton & Chamberlain
as such committee
[Paper Greenhouse]
It was resolved that the balance of bill of [Voirelle?]
& Larose for papering Greenhouse be paid ($9.15)
[End page 538]
[Begin page 539]
[R.R. Fence]
It was resolved that the matter of fence on line of
D.L. & [W.?] right of way across [farm?] be referred to
Col. McCreery with authority to ask payment of eighty
dollars ($80.) damages by the Railroad Co.
[Conger's Report]
It was resolved that Lt Conger's report be
published as a bulletin
[Forestry Bulletin]
It was resolved that the proceedings of the foresty
convention be published as a bulletin
[Stone for
Foundation]
It was resolved that the Sec'y be authorized to pur
new
chase at $600 per cord, 17½ cords of stone for ^ Dormitory
It was resolved to adjourn to Monday evening
Feby 27th 1888 at 7.30 P.M. at the Capitol
Lansing Mich State Capitol
7.30 p.m. Feb'y 27 1888
Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present Messrs Wells, Chamberlain, Rising, McCreery
Garfield, Horton, Luce and Willits = All present.
read &
Minutes of meeting of 6th inst ^ approved
Pres't Willits reported a case of measles at the College
The Board proceeded to discuss the problems of
experimentation
Adjourned to College at 9 a.m.
Agr'l College Feby 28 '88 10 a.m.
Board reconvened with same members present except
Governor Luce
[Mrs Knapper]
this
It was resolved that Mrs Knapper be paid $100. for ^ year
in quarterly installments for assistance at the Greenhouse
[Mr Gillette]
It was resolved that Mr Gillette be paid at the rate of
$700.00 per year from March 1st
[Grayling etc]
be appropriated
It was resolved that $2000. ^ from the first years experiment
station fund for experiments outside the College Farm in
the northern portion of the State
[Expt. St. Bldgs]
Station
It was resolved to transfer to the Experiment ^ the
Farm Experimental Feed Barn at a valuation of
$1200. an interest in the Horticultural Laboratory to
the extent of $1200 and the new College Apiary at a valuation
of $600.
[Library]
It was resolved to expend of the first years experiment
Station fund $1000. for Library – adjourned for dinner till 130 p.m.
[End page 539]
[Begin page 540]
Feby. 28 1.30 P.M.
[Dr Abbot]
It was resolved that Dr Abbot be given a leave of
absence until the beginning of the summer term
[Chemical Bal.]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie be permitted to
expend the balance of the Special Appropriation
in his Department.
[Portraits]
It was resolved that Prof MacEwan be authorized
to expend $50. of the Spl Appropriation fo in his Depart-
ment for portraits of English Authors
[Mr Lodeman]
It was resolved that President Willits be authorized to
employ Mr Lodeman as instructor in French at
$300. per year (3 terms)
[Farm Balance]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized to
expend the Balance of the Farm Spl Appropriations
[Johnson Sewer]
It was resolved that Prof Johnson be authorized
to put his house drain in repair order
[Cattle Sale]
It was resolved that a sale of cattle be held
about the middle of April the exact time to be
determined by Prest Wells and Prof Johnson
[Half Way Stone]
Dr Beal reported that Mr Foster the owner of the "half
way stone" had stated that he would not sell the
stone nor permit its removal.
[Dairy Exptn.]
It was resolved that $1000 of the Experiment Station
the
Fund be used in the direction of ^ Dairy interest
[Expt. Station
Funds]
It was resolved to expend $6500. of balance of
Expt Station fund as per following scheme:
Supplies & Labor for To be paid to heads of Departments
on their salaries, [illegible in original] amounts to be
applied to assistance from College current funds
Dept of Agriculture $500. Dept of Agriculture 600.
" " Horticulture 500. " " Horticulture 600.
" " Botany 500. " " Botany 600.
" " Chemistry 500. " " Chemistry 600.
" " Entomology 500. " " Entolomogy 600.
" " Veterinary 500. Secretary 500.
$3000 $3500.
3000.
-6500.
[Iron Bridge]
Mr Horton reported on the new farm bridge – It looked well
but lacked rollers and double bars [nuts?] on the inch and
a quarter rods. Bridge agent said he was unable to
exactly duplicate the Trowbridge Bridge as that span
was longer; hence it was impossible
On motion it was resolved that the new bridge
be accepted after the rollers and additional bars
are provided
[Gymnasium]
It was resolved that $250. of the military
[End page 540]
[Begin page 541]
fund be expended under the direction of the Secretary
and Lieut. Simpson for gymastic apparatus
[Prof Carpenter]
It was resolved that the account of Prof
Carpenter of $3305 for traveling expenses be allowed
Expenses visiting Mechanical Training schools in the East
Adjourned HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Capitol Building Lansing Mich.
Office of Board of Agriculture April 17th 1888
The Board met at 7.30 p.m. pursuant to the call of Pres-
ident Wells. There were present Messrs Wells, Chamber-
lain, McCreery, Luce, Willits and the Secretary.
The minutes of the meetings of February 27th & 28th
were read and approved
[B.S.]
On recommendation of the Faculty of the Agricul-
tural College it was resolved that the degree of Bach-
elor of Science be conferred on Prof Jas. Cassidy of
the Colorado Agricultural College for excellence in hort-
iculture and Botany.
["Flat Iron"]
It was resolved that the "Flat Iron" piece of 6 acres
north of the road be dedicated to the use of the Botanical
Dept.of the Experiment Station.
[Tree border]
It was resolved that Dr Beal and Prof. Cook have set out
a double row of trees along the road side boundary of the
above piece and a single row of trees along the other boun-
dary of the same, selecting for the purpose such varieties
as they may desire, having special reference to the value
of the trees for bee pasturage.
[Bailey Resigns]
The resignation by Prof. L.H. Bailey of the professorship
of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening and a pe-
tition from the Senior Class that all possible effort
be mde by the Board to retain Prof. Bailey were read
by President Wells
It was resolved that the resignation of Prof. Bailey this
is
day tendered to this Board be and the same ^ hereby accepted, to
(Collegiate)
take effect at the close of the current ^ year.
The following preamble and resolution were offered by
Mr Chamberlain and unanimously adopted.
[Dr. Abbot]
Whereas Dr. T.C. Abbot our late President is still in declin-
ing health and unable to perform the duties of his professorship
and whereas the leave of absence previously granted him by the
Board has already nearly expired, now therefore it is
Resolved in view of his long connection of more than a quarter
of a century with the College, most of the time as its President, and
[End page 541]
[Begin page 542]
of his having given as it were his whole life and strength
to it and its work and that under his administration it grew
to be the foremost Agricultural College in the land, we now grant
him indefinite leave of absence, and instruct our Secretary to
continue his name on the pay roll of employees at the rate
of one thousand dollars per year in recognition of his past
services to the College.
[Successor to
Prof. Bailey]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain, Chairman of the
Committee on employees be requested to take immediate steps
and Landscape Gardening
to engage a professor of Horticulture ^ vice Prof Bailey where
his resignation shall take effect.
[Kedzie – Washington]
It was resolved that Dr Kedzie's expenses to Washington
be paid out of the Experiment Station Fund.
[Simpson Transport.]
It was resolved that Lt. Simpson be allowed $15.00 per
month transportation until he is offered quarters at the College
[Experimental Rooms]
It was resolved that $250.00 be appropriated from the
Experiment Station Fund toward fitting the Botanical Labora-
tory for Experimental work.
The Board then adjourned to meet at the College at 10 a.m.
Agricultural College April 18th 1888
The Board reconvened with the same members pres-
ent.
[Contingent
Building Fund]
On motion of Colonel MCCreery it was resolved that the
Secretary be instructed to open a new Special account to
be entitled the Special Contingent Building Fund and to
credit said fund with the amounts received from the
Experiment Station for buildings as follows: for the
Apiary $600.00, for the Experimental Feed Barn $1200.00, and
for Experimental rooms in Horticultural Laboratory $1200.00 and
also with the receipts for the current fiscal year and here-
after until otherwise ordered from the following sources
viz Bank interest and exchange, proceeds from sales of swamp
lands, matriculation fees, tuition fees of non resident students
(i.e. non residents of Michigan), diploma fees, and special exam-
ination fees; these receipts being in no sense derived from
the United States Land Grant of 1862 and their appropria-
tion for building purposes being therefore not affected by
the conditions of said grant; and that said fund be used
under the direction of the Board for the purposes indicated
by its name, and in the first place, so far as may be nec-
essary to settle the deficiencies in building Abbot Hall, the
Horticultural Laboratory and the Apartment Building
[Herbarium Paper]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to expend $15.00 for the
[End page 542]
[Begin page 543]
purchase of herbarium paper.
[Microtomes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to purchase
two microtomes, now in process of construction by the
Mechanical Department, for use in the Botanical Laboratory.
[Cases]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authroized to employ
Jacob Tron to construct a case in the Botanical Museum
in
extending from the Northwest corner from the door to the window
to cost $162.00 besides the locks .
The Board then adjourned, HenryG.Reynolds, Secy.
Office of the Board of Agriculture in the Capitol
Lansing Mich. Tuesday June 5th 1888.
at 7.30 p.m.
The Board met ^ pursuant to the call of President Wells.
All the members present but Mr Horton who had written
expressing his regret at being unable to attend and proffering
to the Board his resignation on account of the frequentcy
of circumstances preventing his attendance No action was
taken with reference to the letter.
[Horse Cars]
President Wells read an applicaton for right of way
[illegible in original] the College grounds by the Lansing City Railway Co.
By resolution it was laid on the table till morning
[Teachers of Agr.]
It was resolved that President Wells represent the
Board at the meeting of the teachers of Agriculture at Colum
bus about July 1st.
The Board then adjourned to 8.30 a.m. at the College.
H.G.Reynolds, Secy.
Agricultural College Wednesday June 6th 1888
The Board reconvened in their office at the College
at 8.30 a.m. with the same members present except Gov. Luce.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read & approved.
[Mrs Carpenter]
It was resolved that Mrs [illegible in original] Carpenter be the Librarian
of the Experiment Station and that she receive therefor
$150.00 for the current fiscal year and $25.00 per month
thereafter in additional to her present salary.
[Prof Taft]
It was resolved that the Secretary dispatch the following
telegram to Prof. L.R. Taft. Will you come here next week
at our expense to look over the ground? Telegraph answer
naming day. HenryChamberlain.
[Dairy Com.]
The committee on dairying experiment presented
a written report which on motion was received and
placed on file for future reference . (with Prof. Johnson)
[Mr Knapper]
An account for medical attendance presented by Mr
Knapper was laid on the table.
[Horse Car]
It was resolved that the application of the Lansing City Railway
[End page 543]
[Begin page 544]
Co. be referred to a committee consisting of the President of the
Board & the President and Secretary of the College.
[Fire Apparatus]
It was resolved that the fire escape fund be expended
in the discretion of the President and Secretary for fire apparatus.
[Ph.D.]
The aplication of Prof. S.M. Tracy for the degree of Ph.D.
was referred to the Faculty of the College
[Com on Hortl. Prof.]
The committee on Employees reported through its chairman
Mr Chamberlain their investigations relative to a successor to
Prof. Bailey . The report was accepted and the matter referred
back for farther action to a committee consisting of Messrs
Chamberlain and Garfield.
[Northern Trip]
It was resolved that one half the expense of the trip
through the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula on forestry
and Expt. Station investigaton by paid from the Expt. Station
fund and one half from the Forestry Commission fund.
[Expt. Balance]
It was resolved that whatever balance of the Experi-
ment Station fund remains unexpended June 30th
experimental
be devoted to the purchase of ^ dairy stock.
[Microscopes]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be authorized to
purchase two microscopes
The Board then adjourned
HenryG.Reynolds. Secy.
Office of the Board of Agriculture, Capitol Building
Lansing Mich. Monday Aug. 13, 1888
The Board met at 730 p.m. pursuant to the call of President
Wells; all present but Col. McCreery and Mr Horton.
The minutes of the meetings of June 5th and 6th were read and
approved.
Profs. Kedzie Beal Johnson and Grange were present and
presented statements of the work in their several departments
after which the Board adjourned to meet at the College at 8.30 a.m.
HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Agricultural College. Tuesday Aug. 14. '88 8.30 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all present but Gov. Luce and
Mr Horton
[B.S.]
It was resolved to confer the degree of Bachelor of Science
by recommendation of the Faculty upon the following mem-
bers of the Senior Class they having completed the prescribed course
of study In the Agricultural Course twenty nine, as follows
Louis A. Bregger Mary L. Carpenter Charles B. Cook
Albert E. Bulson Jr. Rodman H. Leary Arthur B. Cordley
Howard B. Cannon Luke C Colburn Lyster H. Dewey
[End page 544]
[Begin page 545]
J. Norris Estabrook Herbert E. Harrison Daniel A Pelton Wm F Staley
Frank J. Free Fred H Hillman Glenn D Perrigo George F. Stow
Andrew B. Goodwin Clark Hubbell Chas. H Redman Wm A. Taylor
Frank H. Hall Nelson S. Mayo Dale A. Smith George L. Teller
Mary L. Harrison Welton M. Munson Jno. C. Stafford Henry Thurtell
and in the Mechanical Course three as follows: —
Paul M Chamberlain, Wm J. Hinkson, and Chas. L. Lawton.
[M.S.]
n
It was further resolved on recomme^dation of the Faculty
to confer the degree of Master of Science upon Wm L. Snyder of the
class of 1882 Clarence P Gillette of the class of 1884 and Edwin R.
Lake of the class of 1885.
After some time spent in signing diplomas the Board
took a recess to attend the Commencement Exercises
and reconvened at 12.30 p.m.
[Prof Taft]
Mr Chamberlain as Chairman of the special committee
on the vacancy in the Professorship of Horticulture and
Landscape Gardening reported that the Committee had
engaged Prof. Taft to succeed Prof. Bailey on the same terms
and to date from August 1st.
On motion the report was accepted
President Wells reported that the meeting of Teachers of
Agriculture to which he was appointed delegate did not
take place .
President Wells used a letter of thanks from Mrs Abbot
for the acknowledgement by the Board of her husband's services.
The Board then adjourned to the next day
HenryG Reynolds Secy.
Agricultural College Wednesday August 15th 1888 9 a.m.
The Board reconvened with all the members present but Gov.
Luce and Mr Horton.
[Club I.]
It was resolved that the Secretary advance to Club I: $150.
at 6% interest toward the purchase of their equipment.
[Abbot Hall Rent]
It was resolved that room rent in Abbot Hall be $7.
per term for corner rooms $6.00 per term for other front rooms
and $5.00 per term for other rear rooms.
L.G.
[Prof. ^ Carpenter]
The resignation of Prof. L.G. Carpenter and of Mrs M.J.
Carpenter both to take effect on the 20th inst. were presented
and accepted
[Miss Abbot elected
Librarian]
[Miss Harrison]
It was resolved that Miss Mary Abbot be elected
Librarian to succeed Mrs Carpenter at the rate of $500. per year
from and after the close of the fall term and at the rate of
$300.00 per year till then and that the President be authorized to
engage the services of Miss Harrison for the fall term as assistant
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[Begin page 546]
Librarian at the rate of $300. per year.
[State Fair]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft make an exhibit at the
State Fair from the College orchard and vegetable garden.
[Secty. leave of Abs-
cence]
The Board then took a recess to 1 p.m., Mr Rising being excused from further at
at this meeting
tendance ^ . Upon reassembling it was resolved that Secty Reynolds be granted
leave of absence from the close of the fall term to January 10th.
[Harrow]
have a
It was resolved that the Secty ^ half page advertisement of the
College inserted in the "Harrow."
[Beal – Pump]
It was resolved that the Secty. have the pump at Dr Beals
house repaired as a chain pump.
[Band-Music]
It was resolved that $25.00 be paid by the College toward the
music for Commencement.
[Salaries]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to pay assis-
tants 1/12 of their annual salary each month
[Employees]
It was resolved that the Committee on Employees and the
President of the College be asked to present at the next session of this
Board a complete schedule of salaries paid to employees of the College
with such recommendations as may seem to them desirable in
order to secure equality of compensation for the same grade of work
in the various departments.
[Expt. Station
Pay Roll]
It was resolved that for the year beginning July 1st 1888
there be paid out of the Experiment Station Fund salaries as
follows: to the Director $300. ; to the heads of the Departments of Agricul-
ture Horticulture Chemistry Botany and Zoology $600. each, to the
Veterinarian $300. to the Secretary $300. to the Assistant Prof. of Chemistry
$300. to the Librarian $120. to the foreman of the Horticultural Department $250.
to the following assistants $300. each, viz. 2 each in Agriculture Zoology &
Botany and 1 each in Chemistry & Veterinary, these amounts to apply
on the regular salaries of the officers named.
[F.S. Kedzie]
It was resolved that Frank S. Kedzie be assistant Profes-
sor of Chemistry in the Experiment Station as well as in the Department
at the rate
of Instruction at a salary ^ of $1500. per year for both.
[Assistants]
It was resolved that the following amounts be paid for as-
sistance in the various departments Agriculture $900.00 Chemistry
Teller $300. Physics Woodworth $600. Botany Waldron $500. Dewey $300. Davenport $300.
Zoology Cordley $300. Hillman $300. Chas Cook $300. Horticulture $600. Veterinary
Mayo $300. Instruction Hall $500. Thurtell $500 Cannon $500.
[W.S. Holdsworth]
It was Resolved that Mr W.S. Holdsworth be paid a salary of $800.00
per year and have the use of one of the flats.
[Lt. Simpson]
It was resolved that Lieut. Simpson be employed as
temporary assistant in mathematics at the rate of $500 per year for
time actually employed, the aggregate paid in one year not to exceed $300.00
[Assistants]
It was resolved that all these salaries for assistants be
paid for the current year with the distinct understanding that the
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[Begin page 547]
same are to be for this year and no longer ; with no pledge
that the employees shall be retained or that if retained there
shall be any advance and this shall be notice to the heads of
departments as well as to the employes.
[Lodeman]
It was resolved that Mr Lodeman be employed to
teach German the current year at a salary of $300. per year.
[Campbell]
It was resolved that the Foreman of the woodshop be
paid a salary of $700. per year and have the use of one of the flats.
[Expt. Station]
It was resolved that for the fiscal year beginning July
1st 1888 the Experiment Station funds be apportioned as follows:
Salaries as per resolution on previous page $6970.00
Library $1000. Building $750. North country $1700. 3450.
Dairy. proceeds of sale of 10 fat experimental steers and 1000.
Day labor and supplies for farm 1000 Garden 500. Botany 500 2000.
" " " " " Chemistry 500. Veterinary 500. Zoology 300. 1300.
fetilizer license &
Sundry expenses, proceeds of ^ sundry receipts and 280.
Total $15,000.
The Board then adjourned to Sept 11th at Jackson
Henry G. Reynolds Secy.
Jackson Mich. Sept. 11th 1888
The Board met pursuant to adjournment: absent
Gov. Luce, Col. McCreery and Mr Horton.
[Manne]
It was resolved that Mr Manne be paid $2.00 per day
for his services this term as instructor in blacksmithing.
[Miss Abbot]
[Miss Hooker]
It was resolved that Miss Abbot be paid from Sept.
1st through the remainder of the term at the rate of $400. per year
and Miss Hooker $20. per month during the term.
[Abbot Hall]
It was resolved that the President and Secretary have
suitable earth closets provided for Abbot Hall.
[MacEwan Book Case]
It was resolved that Prof MacEwan be authorized to
expand from the Special Appropriation for his department
$15.00 for a book case .
[Fat Steers]
It was resolved Prof. Johnson be authorized to take the
experimental steers to the Grand Rapids fair provided satisfactory
[illegible in original]. arrangements can be made .
The Board adjourned to Monday evening
October 1st at the Capitol
HenryG. Reynolds Secy
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[Begin page 548]
Office of the Board of Agriculture in the Capitol at Lansing
Monday Oct 1st 1888, 7.30. p.m.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment with all present but
Governor Luce and Mr Horton.
The minutes of the meetings of August 13th 14th and 15th and Sept 11th
were read and approved.
[Mr Horton]
The resignation of Mr Horton of his position as a member of the
Board was read but no action was taken upon it.
The Board adjourned to meet at the College at 8.30 a.m. Oct. 2nd.
HenryBReynolds, Secy.
Agricultural College October 2nd 1888. 8.30 a.m.
The Board reconvened with the same members present and
after some general discussion visited the three new buildings and
took a recess for dinner after which they reconvened and
[Fat Stock Show]
It was resolved that the President of the Board appoint a
committee of 5 of which he shall be chairman, to attend the Fat
Stock Show at Chicago in November and the meetings of the Con-
solidated Cattle Growers Association. and the National Sheep, Swine
and Horse Breeders' Association and the National Dairymen's Associa-
tion. President Wells apointed as such committee besides
himself Prest. Willits, Mr Chamberlain Col. McCreery and Mr Rising.
[Forestry Report]
On invitation Dr Beal presented the report of the Directors of the
Forestry Commission which was approved and adopted.
[Howard Terrace]
It was resolved that the following assignments be made
for the Apartment Building. 1st floor: west Dr. Simpson; west cen-
ter Mr Campbell; east center Mr Crandall; east Mr French
& light closet
2nd floor west Miss Abbot 2 rooms ^ on front; west center Mr Baird
2 rooms & light closet, east center Mr Holdsworth 5 rooms, east Mr
Davenport 2 rooms
as
It was resolved that the Apartment Building be known ^ and des
ex- Sanford
ignated Howard Terrace in memory of ^ Secretary ^ Howard.
[Abbot Hall Cellar]
It was resolved that the Secretary have 3 rooms in the base-
ment of Abbot Hall floored with cement.
[Outbuilding]
It was resolved that a committee consisting of the Chairman
of the Building Committee (Mr Rising) and the President and
Secretary of the College be instructed to have built a privy for
Howard Terrace
[Forestry Report]
It was resolved that the Forestry Commission recommend
that 3000 separate copies of the Forestry report be printed
of which 100 shall be bound
The Board then adjourned
HenryG Reynolds
Secy.
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[Begin page 549]
Capitol Building, Lansing . November 8th, 1888. 7.30 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to call of Pres't Wells
All present but Mr Rising and Mr Horton.
[Dr Grange]
Dr Grange, being present, was invited to speak and
asked permission to kill one of the Experiment Station
horses
It was resolved that Dr Grange be authorized to
slaughter the horse for dissection
The minutes of the meetings of Oct 1 and 2 were
read and approved
Adjourned to meet at the college at 8.30 A.M.
Agricultural College November 9th 1888. 9. A.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. All
present but Gov. Luce (Mr Horton's resigntion had
been accepted by the Governor.)
[Swords]
It was resolved that Lieut Simpson be authorized
to purchase Seven (7) swords and belts.
[Gravel for roads]
It was resolved that Col McCreery be a committee
of one to correspond with the officers of the
Grand Trunk R.R. with reference to securing a supply
of gravel for our roads, to be dumped at the
rear of the farm lane.
[Recess]
The Board then took a recess for dinner, and
to examine the new buildings
[Alterations
in College and
Wms Hall]
It was resolved that the partition the the
north end of the 3rd story of College Hall be
removed, and that the partitions in the N.W.
corner of the 1st floor of Williams Hall
be removed and reset.
[Heating Abbot Hall]
It was resolved that the Secretary pay the
balance due on heater plant in Abbot Hall.
[Estabrook]
It was resolved that Mr Estabrook be engaged
at $2500 per month for ½ time during Mr
Reynold's absence.
The Board then adjourned
HenryGReynolds Secy.
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[Begin page 550]
Capitol Building, Lansing Dec. 10th 1888 7.30
P.M.
The Board met pursuant to the call of
Pres't Wells. Present were Pres't Wells, Messers
Chamberlain, Garfield, McCreery, Gov Luce and Pres't Willits
[Estimates]
Pres't Willits presented estimates of expenses of
the different departments for the next two
years
Mr Rising arrived
[Weather Service
Charts]
Pres't Willits moved that Serg't Conger have
precipitation charts engraved at a cost of $58.00
dollars. Carried.
Adjourned to meet at the college at 9. A.M.
H.W. Baird
Ass't Sec'y.
Agricultural College, Dec 11, 1888. 9 A.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
The minutes of meetings of Nov 8th and 9th
were read and approved.
[Furnishing
Hort. Lab'y]
Prof. Taft presented estimates of expense of
furnishing Horticultural Laboratory
It was moved that Prof. Taft and the Secretary
be authorized to expend not to exceed $50000 in
furnishing the Labratory, bills not to be paid
until the appropriation is made by the
legislature. Carried.
[Institutes]
Dr Kedzie presented scheme for winter institutes
[Eng Dept.]
Prof. MacEwan presented estimate of expense
for the Department of English ($15000); and asked
$25000 for repairs on his house.
[Institutes]
Dr Kedzie presented scheme for winter institutes
[Eng Dept.]
Prof. MacEwan presented estimate of expense
for the Department of English ($15000): and asked
$25000 for repairs on his house.
[Institutes]
The program of institutes was adopted as
presented by Dr. Kedzie.
A recess until 1 P.M. was taken for dinner
1. P.M.
[Buildings accepted]
Moved that the three new buildings be
formally accepted – Carried.
[Cleveland and Ward]
Moved that the Secretary pay $50000 to
Cleveland and Ward on their final payment, sending
them the balance as soon as the college interest
for January is drawn. Carried.
[Bot. Dept.]
Dr Beal spoke of his estimate of expenses.
[Chem'l Dept.]
Moved that the chemical department estimate
be made $150000 for two years - Carried
[Bot. Dept.]
Moved that the Botanical department estimate be
made $100000 for two years. Carried
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[Begin page 551]
[Labratory
for Farm Dept]
Moved that $800000 be added to the estimate for
building and equipping a Farm Department Labratory – Carried
[Adjournment]
Col McCreery moved that when this Board
adjourn, it adjourn to meet at their room in
the Capital at seven o'clock on the evening of Jan'y 1st,
1889
[Bd meetings]
Resolved that hereafter the regular meetings of
this Board shall occur on the first Monday evening
in each month, except as otherwise ordered by
special action of the Board. – provided that extra
meetings may be called in the discretion of the
president of the Board.
[Heating
Abbot Hall]
Moved and carried that $130000 be asked for
heating Abbot Hall and $50000 for furnishing
Horticultural Labratory.
Adjourned
H.W. Baird
Ass't Sec'y.
[End page 551]
