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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1891

[Begin page 590]

Lansing Jan.22,1891.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present:Messrs.Garfield,
Palmer,Butterfield,Chamberlain,Phelps,Clute, and the Secretary.
[Pres of Board]
It was resolved that Pres't.Clute be president pro tem
of the Board until further arrangement be made.
The minutes of the meeting of Dec.26 were read and ap-
proved.
[Curtis & Gilbert]
It was resolved that in [acse?] Col.Curtis can not be secur
ed for the meeting of the Dairymens' Association, the engagement
of Mr.Gilbert in his place be authorized.
[Paul Theodore]
It was resolved that the salary of Paul Theodore be $10
per week while employed.
[ " " Spring term]
It was resolved that Dr.Durand be authorized to employ
Mr.Theodore for two weeks in advance of the opening of the Spring
term.
[Repairs, Dr. D's
house]
It was resolved that $54.44 be paid for the repair of
the cellar of Dr.Durand's house.
[Beetles.]
It was resolved that Prof.Cook be authorized to expend
$61.oo for beetles.
[Microscopes & cameras]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to expend
$100 for camera lucidas and other microscope appliances.
[Radiators for
Ag. Lab.]
It was resolved that the Pres't. be authorized to put
additional radiators in the north and north-west rooms in the 2nd.
story of the Agricultural Laboratory.
[Phosphates for
Grayling]
It was resolved that the Director be authorized to pur-
chase such phosphates and seeds as are needed for the Grayling
sub-station.
[Com. on legislation]
It was resolved that a committee on legislation of two
members be appointed. Mr.Chamberlain and Mr.Butterfield were ap-
pointed.
It was resolved that the Board adjourn to 9 A.M. in the
Capitol.

[End page 590]

[Begin page 591]

Lansing,Jan.23,1891.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment. Present:all but Gov.Winans
and Mr.Glidden.
[Thurber herbarium
& Clark Collection]
It was resolved that so much of the amount authorized to
be expended for the Thurber herbarium as Dr.Beal deems wise,may
be used by him in the purchase of the Clark collection, to an am-
ount not exceeding $100.
[World's Fair Comm.]
It was resolved that the committee on legislation and th[e]
President of the College be a committee to represent the College
interests at the World's Fair.
[Blachstein, Bactrs]
It was resolved that the recommendation by the president
of Dr.Arthur G.Blachstein, as Bacteriologist of the Experiment Sta-
tion be adopted and that he be elected to that position at a sal-
ary at the rate of $1800 per annum and rooms as soon as they can
be fitted up.
[Bact. Labt.]
It was resolved that the Bacteriological Laboratory
rooms and the equipment procured for Bacteriological investigation
in the third story of the Veterinary Laboratory be assigned to the
use of the Bacteriologist.
[Palmer, resig.]
Dr.Palmer announced his resignation,having tendered it
to the Governor,as a member of the Board,and that it had been ac-
cepted.
It was resolved to proceed to a ballot to fill the vacan
cy caused by the Resignation of Dr.Palmer.
[Well's election]
The vote stood,Mr.Wells 4,and Mr.Steele 1, and Mr.Wells
was declared elected.
Mr.Butterfield presented the request of the Agricultu-
ral Society that the office of the Board should be placed at the
to grant the request
disposal of their Secretary. The motion ^ was lost.
[Mr.Wells Prs. of Bd.]
Mr.Wells was elected President of the Board by 4 votes
Mr.Chamberlain receiving 1 vote. Mr.Reynolds was elected Secre
tary by 5 votes,and Mr.Davis Treasurer by 5 votes.
[Bonds for Sec. & Treas.]
It was resolved that the Secretary and the Treasurer be
required to file bonds to the amount of $20000. each, and aid bonds
to be approved by the President of the Board.
[Grayling Sta.]
It was resolved that the general direction of the sub-
station at Grayling be placed in the hands of the Director of the
Station and that the local care of it be placed in the hands of
Dr.Palmer at a salary of $300.per year.
[Aud. For. Commis]
It was resolved that Mr.Butterfield be made Auditor of
the Forestry Commission.

[Standing Com-
mitties]
It was resolved that the President of the Board be re-
quested to appoint the standing committees of the Board for the
two years next ensuing,with himself as ex officio a member of each
of them.
It was resolved to adjourn to Monday March 2nd at 7.30
P.M. at the Capitol.

Lansing,March 9th,1891, 7:30 P.M.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment.Absent:Gov.Winans and Mr.
Butterfield. The minutes of the meetings of Jan.22 and 23 were
read and approved.
[Committees Appointed]
The President of the Board announced the standing commit
tees of the Board as follows:
Finance; Garfield and Glidden.
Farm; Butterfield and Phelps.
Botany and Hort; Garfield and Phelps.
Buildings and College property; Glidden and Butterfield.
Employees; Chamberlain, Glidden and Clute.
Institutes; Glidden and Garfield.
Mechanics; Chamberlain and Garfield.
Veterinary; Phelps and Butterfield.
Land Grant; Phelps and Chambe[d?]lain.
Military; Garfield and Butterfield.
Weather Service; Glidden and Garfield.
Experiment Station; Butterfield and Chamberlain.
[Blachstein Declines.]
President Clute reported the declination by Dr.Blach-
stein of the position tendered him.
[Flock & Stud books.]
It was resolved that $300. or so much thereof as may be
necessary be expended by Prof.Davenport in completing his sets of
herd flock and stud books.

[End page 591]

[Begin page 592]

[Liby Ins.]
It was resolved that Mr.Garfield be a special committee
to induce some member of the Legislature to amend the College
by an amount suficient for the insurance of the Library building
[Harness.]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
procure two sets of double harness. This was reconsidered March 10
[Liby table.]
It was resolved that the purchase of a table for the
Library be authorized.
[Tables, Ag. Class
room.]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
purchase 10 tables for class-room use.
It was resolved that the %%%%%%%% change in
dates for the closing exercises of the College year this year
recommended by the Faculty be adopted.
[Location of
Bot'l Lab. &
fire-proof bldg.]
It was resolved that a committee consisting of Prest.
Clute,Secy.Reynolds,Dr.Beal,and Prof. Taft from the College Faculty
and the chairman of the Building committee,Mr. Glidden, and the
chairman of the Hort.committee,Mr.Garfield,be and are hereby re-
quested to consider the matter of locating the new Botanical Lab-
oratory with reference to the idea that at some future day a Gener
al Museum and Library fire-proof building will' be erected, and made
to subserve the interests of the various departments of the Colleg[e]
in the most convenient and profitable manner.Said committee to
report back to the Board its recommendations and reasons therefor
at our May meeting.
[Leg.Comm's.]
It was resolved thatthe College committees of the Senate
and House be invited to meet the Board in this office at 7 P.M. to-
morrow.
The Board adjourned to 10 A.M. at the College.

Agricultural College March 10,1891,11 A.M.

The Board met after spending the early morning in committee work
about the various departments.Absent:Gov.Winans.
[Beets on Farm]
It was resolved that the Supt. of the Farm be requested
to grow a quarter of an acre each of 4 varieties of sugar beets
for the beet sugar experiment.
[Dist of beet seed.]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be authorized to distrib
ute beet seeds in accordance with the general plan outlined by him.
[Milk tester.]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be requested to return
the Babcock milk tester to the firm from whom it was received.
[Farm tools & har
row.]
It was resolved that $75.oo be appropriated [authorize?] pur
chase of Farm tools,and that the Farm department be authorized to
purchase a harrow.
[Harness]
It was resolved to reconsider the motion t[p?] procure two
sets of double harness for the Farm department which was passed
March 9 1891. The motion was then put and lost.
[Genus Covers.]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
500 genus covers for the herbarium,to cost in the neighborhood of
$10.oo
["Parasitic Fungi"]
It was resolved that two parts of "Parasitic Fungi" each
costing $3.50,be purchased by Dr.Beal,leaving the consideration of
further purchase for the future.
["Diatoms"]
The matter of the purchase of a work on"Diatoms"was re-
ferred to the Faculty upon the passage of the Legislative appropri
ation for the Library.
Recess to 1:30 P.M.
The Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Insect cases.]
It was resolved that $30 for insect cases be expended.
[Grounds]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to employ
a competent man to take charge of work upon the grounds,at a sala
ry of $30.oo per month.
[Orchard fence]
It was resolved that the matter of the fence on the East
side of the orchards be left to the committees on Horticulture and
Farm management,with power to act.
[Trees & shrubs]
It was resolved that $100.be and hereby is appropriated
for the purchase of trees and shrubs for the grounds.
[Roller.]
It was resolved that $35.oo be added to the amount al-
ready appropriated for a roller,and that Prof.Taft be authorized
to purchase a 1500 pound roller.
[Books fm Taft]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft's request concerning an
appropriation for books be laid on the table pending legislative
action on the College bill.
It was resolved that $100 be appropriated from current
funds for the purchase of wax models of fruits to be used in the
Horticultural Department in connection with instruction, the types
to be selected by Prof.Taft as he may' find suitable ones.

[End page 592]

[Begin page 593]

[Help for Hort.]
The request of Prof.Taft to hire three extra men a por
tion of the time on account of the fewer number of students assign
ed to his department,was laid over.
[Clinton, Salary]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr.Louis A.Clinton
Assistant to the Director of the Experiment Station, shall be at
the rate of $500 per annum,to commence April 1, 1891.
[Toumey, " ]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr.James W.Toumey
Assistant in Botany,shall be at the rate of $500 per annum, com-
mencing April 1,1891.
[Abbot Hall privy.]
The question of a woman's privy for Abbot Hall was re-
ferred to the Pres't and Sec'y with power to act.
[Papers for Farm
House.]
It was resolved to reconsider the vote ordering a daily
paper for the Farm House.
It was resolved to substitute therefor the Michigan
Farmer,Country Gentleman, Weekly Inter-Ocean,Semi-weekly Free Press
Breeder's Gazette,Household,Grange Visitor, the lst named being a
donation.


[Long Institutes]
It was resolved that the committee on Institutes be requ-
ested to consider the advisability of holding at least one full
week institute for next year,to be made a school of practical Ag-
riculture with enrollment and regular hours for lectures,and other
features of value,and report back to this Board at its convenience
[Arranging Inst's]
It was resolved that as the sense of this Board,that in
arranging for the institutes next winter,the Committee on Insti-
tutes be authorized to employ a competent person to make all pre-
liminary arrangements for the institutes,provided the dates and
places sall be fixed by the Board.
[Comm on Inst's]
It was resolved that the President of the College be add
ed to the Committee on Farmers' Institutes.
[App for Shops.]
The following Articles were authorized to be purchased
for the Mechanical Department:
1 Crosby test steam gage; $11.oo
1 No.2 test pump without gage; 20.oo
1 gage testing apparatus; 30.oo
1Crosby improved indicator for steam engines; 57.5o
2 Ashcroft " " " " " 100.oo
30 wood-working vises at $5.83; 174.9o
2 three way indicator cocks; 10.oo
2 revolution integrators; 24.oo
1 inspector's test pump with gage; 25.oo
200 pounds iron for Blacksmith shop; 6.oo
1500 " castings " Machine " 45.oo
Hard wood lumber from the Farm; 75.oo
1 12in. buzz saw; 2.oo
1 dozen oil cans; 3.2o
Leather belt 10.oo
593.4o
[Withdrawal of Lands.]
It was resolved as the sense of this Board that the Col
lege lands under the Morrill grant yet unsold,be taken out of the
market for one year,and that the committee on college lands be re
quested to present to the Board at its earliest convenience a plan
for reestimating the values of unsold lands,and scheduling them
upon present values.
[D.L.&N. Right of way]
It was resolved that the committee on Finance be instru
cted to renew the demand on the D.L.& N.R.R. for payment of the
right of way across the College farm,and to bring the same to set-
tlement.
[Library]
It was resolved that the sum of $300 be appropriated
to be spent under the direction of Pres.Clute to supply in part
certain deficiencies in the Library.
[Copier & file, office
of Sec'y.]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pro-
cure for his office a roller letter copier and an additional let-
ter file cabinet and base.
[Cook, raise of Sal.]
The request of Prof.Cook that his salary be raised was
unanimously lost.
[Kishpaugh,
Hiscock,
Turner]
It was resolved that Lieut.Simpson be authorized to empl
oy Mr.Kishpaugh as fireman at $30.per month; to pay Mr.Tracy Hiscoc
for two weeks service at the opening of the term at the rate of
$1.35 per day;and to engage Mr.Turner for such extra time as may
be necessary,at 12 ½ cents per hour.
It was resolved that the Board adjourn to Tuesday,April
7 .at 7.30 P.M. at the Capitol.
The Board then adjourned.

[End page 593]

[Begin page 594]

Lansing,April 7,1891, 7:30 P.M.

The Board met as per adjournment. Absent:Gov.Winans and Mr.Phelps.
The minutes of the meeting of March 9 & 10 were read and approved.
[Communications
from Gardeners]
A delegation of gardeners from the vicinity of the Col-
lege consisting of Messrs.Champion,Gardner,Truman,Ayres,and others
presented a request that the Garden Department be confined to Exp-
perimental purposes and not allowed to sell for profit in competi-
tion withother growers,and especially to lower the [market] price
by selling below the market price.
A communication from Prof.Davenport was referrred to the
Committee on Farm Management.
[Simpson's Res-
ignation]
The resignation of Lieut.Simpson was presented,and it
was resolved that it be accepted and that the Board tender to
Lieut.Simpson their best wishes in his future work.
[Cong of Commerce.]
The invitation to send a delegate to the Congress of
Commerce was laid on the table.
The Board took a recess till 10 A.M.at the College.

Agricultural College,April 8,1891,10 A.M.

The Board reconvened with the same members present.
[D.L.&N.
Right of way]
The chairman of the Committee on Finance made a verbal
statement as to the condition of the claim of the College for the
right of way against the D.L.& N.R.R.and the matter was continued
in charge of the committee. The report referred to Sec.8708,How-
ell,as the chief obstacle in the way,but further stated that Mr.
T.T.Lyon,as president of the Howell and Lansing R.R.was conversant
with the whole case and knew that the road simply crossed the Col-
lege by sufferance or absence of objection,and with no further
title or agreement,and to this he could testify
[Berlin Collec-
tion]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
the Berlin collection of seeds in small vials at a cost of about
$75.oo, for the Experiment Station.
[Pringle Collec-
tion.]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
a set of Pringle's Mexican plants,284 species,for the herbarium,
at an expense of $23.00.
[Species sheets]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase
2000 species sheets for herbarium use.
[Grounds as
Arboretum.]
It was suggested that the grounds of the College should
be used so far as practicable as an arboretum under the direction
of the Prof.of Horticulture. It was left unacted on in the hands
of the Committee on Botany and Horticulture.
[Vil.-And.
Charts .]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to purchase
the Vilmorin Andeaux collection of charts of vegetables for the
class room,at an expense of $40.oo.


[Chem'l Storage]
It was resolved that the room in the South wing of the
basement,in the N.E.corner of the Chemical Laboratory be properly
fitted for the storage of chemicals,and that the [remainder of line illegible in original]
[line illegible in original]
North wing of the Laboratory be assigned to the PhysicalDepartment
except in so far as the Chemical Department needs to use the fur-
nace and the photographic rooms.
[Hesperian Soc'y.]
It was resolved that the College pay not to exceed $100.
toward fitting up the rooms for the Hesperian Society.
[Lt. Simpson's
house]
It was resolved that the dwelling vacated by the Prof.
of Mathematics and Engineering be retained for the occupancy of
his successor.
[Reappraisal
of Lands.]
Mr.Chamberlain,chairman of the standing committe[e] on
Land Grant,reported having met the Land Grant Board,who gave order
for withdrawal for one year,were unwilling to reappraise,but would
order the Trespass Agent to examine.Later they expressed willing-
ness to reappraise.The Committee recommended that the land be
out of the market for one year,and no reappraisal be asked for
present.
[Mr. Garfield
on Land Comm.]
Mr.Phelps being absent and sick,at the request of Mr.
Chamberlain Mr.Garfield was added to the committee till such time
as Mr.Phelps shall be able to act. The report of the Committee was
accepted and adopted.
[Columbian Exp.
Appropriation]
Mr.Chamberlain,chairman of the specialcommittee on the
Columbian Exposition,reported meeting the Committee on ways and
means of the Legislature and recommended a state appropriation of
$250,000;that definite estimates were needed;that an administra-
tion and hospital building would be needed;that the law provide
for 6 men and 3 women commissioners in addition to the 3 men and
4 women.

[End page 594]

[Begin page 595]

[Fire apparatus]
It was resolved that the Prest.and Secy.be a special com
mittee on fir e apparatus to provide what is necessary.
[Apiary Stove]
cook
It was resolved to purchase for $15.oo a ^ stove for the
Experiment Station Apiary.

[Condenser, shaper
& Band Saw.]
It was resolved that Prof.Durand be authorized to purcha
se out of the current expense fund an air pump and condenser for
$2000 Also a shaper band saw and scroll saw for $270.to be paid
for from the current expense fund and to be reimbursed from' the
Special Appropriation if the bill passes.
[Dalziel]
It was resolved that Prof.Davenport be authorized to
offer Mr.Dalziel $40.per month and board as herdsman,in case of
his return in the fall.
[Summer term]
It was resolved that the date for the close of the
next summer term be altered as recommended by the Faculty.
[Harness.]
It was resolved that a heavy double harness be purchas[d]
for the Farm Department.
[Draining No. 3.]
drained
It was resolved that field No.3 have a depression ^ by a
25 to 40 rod 3 inch drain.
[Howells Status]
It was resolved that the Secretary of this Board be au-
thorized to say to the Clerk of the State Board of Auditors , that
in the opinion of this Board,the requirements of Sections 370& 371
Howell's Statutes are completely met by previous sections in the
same chapter which provide for the reviews and auditing of the
accounts of Boards and Institutions by a state officer,and that
compliance with these sections 370 & 371 will entail a great amoun[t]
of work and expense without securing any advantages of safeguards
and it is the opinion of this Board that if these section s can be be
repealed by the present Legislature no.state interest will be left
unguarded and a large expense will be avoided.
[Bee Pasture.]
It was resolved that Prof.Cook be authorized to rent 7
acres of the Miles farm north of the College farm for two years
for bee pasture.
It was resolved to adjourn to Tuesday May 5 at 7:30 P.M.
at the Capitol.

Lansing,May 5 1891,7:30 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.All present but the Governor
The minutes of the meetings of April 7 & 8 were read and approved.
Various matters were referred to standing committees.
[Changes to Land
Grant Fund.]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to find
out what changes have been made against the College Land Grant
funds.


[D.N. rt. of Way]
An informal report was made by the committee on the D.L.
& N.right of way,on the progress made.
[Senate bill 171.]
It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be requested to
represent the interests of the Board in connection with Senate
bill 171.
The Board adjourned to 10 A.M.at the Capitol.

Lansing May 6 1891,10 A.M.

The Board reconvened as per adjournment.All present but the Govern
or.
[Dr. Ked. lv. of Abs.]
It was resolved that Dr.Kedzie be granted leave of ab-
sence Commencement week to enable him to attend the meeting of
the National Association of Agricultural Chemists.
[Delay of reap
praisal.]
It was resolved that the State Land Grant Board be re-
quested to delay for the present the reappraisal of the Agricultur
ral lands.
[Orchard on Par-
melee tract.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be instructed to set out
6 acres of orcharding on the Parmelee tract as per the terms of
the lease,and so far as may be to make the work of educational
value to his classes.
[Coates Herd Books]
It was resolved that theSecretary be authorized to remit
in advance for Coate's Herd Books Vols.20 to 36.
[Senior Labor]
It was resolved that as the sense of the Board [illegible in original] it
is not at this time desirable to turn the student labor of the
Senior year into the statistical channel suggested by Prof.Corbin.
[Student Labor
in Ag. Course]
It was resolved that the Faculty in making the program
of study and workfor the next college year be directed to assign
to each student the full term of two and one half hours of manual
labor to students in the Agricultural course,for each and every
day except Saturday and the first half of the spring term; and that
and that the afternoons be kept as free from all class duties as
possible.
[Phys. App.]
It was resolved that Profs.Durand and Woodworth,with the
concurrence of the Secretary of the Board,be authorized to purchas
the following apparatus for the Department of Physics at an expens
of about $500.oo:

[End page 595]




[Begin page 596]

Weston Voltmeter, $75.oo
" Ammeter, 75.oo
Elliott Condenser, 100.oo
Ballistic Galvanometer, 75.oo
Wheatstone's Bridge, 100.oo
Garden Voltmeter, 75.oo
$500.oo
provided the material so purchased shall be
abreast of the times and of the most approved type
[Dissecting Stand, Flor-
ida Rlts &
Lables]
It was resolved that Dr. Beal be authorized to purchase
a dissecting stand at an expense of about $8.oo.Also 500 herbarium
specimens from Florida at an expense of $7.5o per 100.Also 500 la-
bels for the grass garden and the wild garden.
[Gym. mattress]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to pro-
cure mattresses for the gymnasium.
A recess was taken to 1:30 P.M.

May 6, 1891,1:30 P.M.

The Board reconvened.Mr.Phelps not present.
[East line
fence.]
It was resolved that a well constructed galvanized barb
wire fence be built on the east line of the College from north of
the river.
[(Wkrs?) for
Hort.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to employ
two extra laborers for not to exceed one month for the purpose of
perfecting certain improvements on the grounds outlined by him.
[Spraying
outside or-
chards.]
The committee on Experiment Station recommended that the
spraying of one or more orchards in Grand Rapids or elsewhere and
the spraying of apple trees,in the orchard of Byron G.Stout of
Pontiac,for experiments with the [curculio?] and canker worm be aut
thorized. The report was accepted and adopted.
[Lawn mower]
The purchase of a lawn-mower for the grass-garden was
authorized.


[Laborer for Δ]
Also the hiring of a lborer of Dr.Beal's work in the
grass garden at $1.25 per day


[Miss Sinclair's Res.]
The resignation of Miss Sinclair as Librarian,to take
effect Aug.18,1891,was received.& was laid on the table.
[Porch Dr. Ed.
wards.]
It was resolved that a porch be built in front of Dr.
Edward'shouse, under the direction of the Secretary.
It was resolved that the Board adjourn to meet at the
Capitol Monday,June 1,1891,at 7:30 P.M.

Lansing,June 1,1891, 7:30 P.M.

The Board met as per adjournment.Absent:Pres.Wells and the Govern-
pro
or.Pres.Clute was elected to the [illegible in original] ^ tem. The minutes of the
meetings of May 5 &6 were read and approved.
[Books for Math
Dept.]
It was resolved that Prof.Thurtell be authorized to
expend $25.oo for the pirchase of Mathematical works.
[Dr. Edward's
Continued]
It was resolved that Prof.Edwards be continued as Pro-
fessor of English Literature and Modern Languages with a salary at
the rate of $1800 per year and the use of the house now occupied
by him.
[Durand's title.]
It was resolved that in the forthcoming catalogue the
title of the chair occupied by Prof.Durand be the Professor of
Mechanical Engineering.
The Board adjourned to 10 A.M. at the College.

Agricultural College,June 2,1891,10 A.M.

The Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Morley, Math.]
Mr.Morley of the Michigan University appeared before the
Board,as a candidate for the chair of Mathematics and Civil Engine
eering.
[Linolium
Lamps
Gr. H. tank.
Dr. Beal's house]
It was resolved to cover with linoleum the Greenhouse
office;the offices of Dr.Kedzie,the Secretary, and Prof.Cook. Also
that a supply of lamps be purchased.Also that the Greenhouse tank
be removed.Also that two rooms in Dr.Beal's house be papered.
[Wheel hoes]
It was resolved that the expenditure of $6.oo for two
wheel-hoes for the Farm be authorized.
[Farm Sundries]
It was resolved that a disk corn harrow be procured for
the Farm; and that a cooling tank be put in the milk room; and that
a swill tank be procured; and that the land roller be repaired.
[Road Machine]
It was resolved that the purchase of a road-machine by a com-
mittee consisting of the professors of Agriculture and Horticulture be
authorized.

[End page 596]

[Begin page 597]

[Thresher]
It was resolved to procure for the Experiment Station a med-
ium size threshing machine,through Prof.Davenport and the chairman of
the Farm committee.
[Apiary balancer.]
It was resolved to authorize Prof.Cook to procure a tripod
spring balance for the Experiment Station Apiary.
[Trans. Linnaean Soc'y.]
It was resolved that the lacking volumes of the Transactions
of the Linnaean Society be purchased of Dr.Beal for $38.5o and charged
to the fund from which the other volumes were purchased.
[Miss. Sinclair]
The petition of the students relative to Miss Sinclair was
presented,received and read.
It was resolved to take from the table her resignation.
[ " " Resig.]
It was resolved to defer action on the resignation of Miss
Sinclair till the next meeting.
The Board then took a recess for dinner. Reconvened at 1:30.
[Prs. Wells Portrait]
It was resolved that the Board request Pres't Wells to fur
nish a life-size portrait of himself,to be hung in the Library.
[Board Photos.]
It was resolved that Mr.Butterfield be a committee to procure
cabinet photographs of all the members and ex-members of the Board,with
the autograph and date of birth of all living members.
[Plant catalogue
for Report.]
It was resolved that it is the sense of this of this Board
that the plant catalogue now in preparation by Dr.Beal and his assist-
ant,Mr.Wheeler,be utilized in the making of the next annual report of
this Board and that the whole matter be left in the hands of our Secre-
tary with power to act.
[Pipe to wild garden]
It was resolved that Mr.Thurtell be authorized to lay a line
of iron pipe or tile, in his discretion,from the artesian well to such
point at the wild-garden as shall be designated by Dr.Beal, the intent
being to utilize the waste water in connection with the development of
the wild-garden,the details to be left to Mr.Thurtell and the work to
be done in an economical and still a thorough manner.
[Target practice]
It was resolved that Lieut.Crittenden be authorized to arrang[e]
the armory for target practice,at a nominal expense.Also to secure
four drums for the Military department at an expense not to exceed $30.
[Lyon Contract]
It was resolved that the Director of the Experiment Station
be authorized to make a contract with Mr.T.T.Lyon for the use of his
land adjoining the Experiment Station property at South Haven,for a
term of years and definite provisions.
[Secy. vacation.]
It was resolved that Sec'y Reynolds be granted a months vaca-
tion and that he be authorized to employ at the expense of the College
such clerical assistance as he may need during his absence.
[McCreery gifts.]
It was unanimously resolved that the thanks of this Board are
hereby tendered to our former associate,Col.W.B.Mc.Creary,now U.S.con-
sul at Valparaiso,Chili,for the specimens of fertilizers sent by him
to the College.
[Toumey's Resig.]
Mr.J.W.Toumey's resignation was presentedand was accepted,to
take effect June 6,1891.
[ " rooms]
It was resolved that Mr.Toumey's vacated room be assigned to
the use of Mr.Wheeler.
[Fence posts.]
It was resolved that a car-load of posts be purchased by the
Prof.of Agriculture and that he be instructed to build the fence on the
East side of the grounds from the road to the river.
It was resolved that when the Board adjourned it be to Thurs-
day July 9,7:oo P.M.at the College.
[Faculty memorial]
The memorial adopted by the Faculty May 14 was presented and
read tothe Board.
[Senior labor.]
It was resolved that the Board do not concur in the in the
resolution made by the Faculty relative to Senior labor.
[Signal Code
apparatus.]
It was resolved that the Board make request of the War Dept;
to furnish for the use of the college for military instruction appara-
tus for training in the signal code.
The Board then adjourned to July 9,7:oo P.M. atthe College.


Agricultural College,July 9,1891,7.ooP.M.
The Board met as per adjournment. Absent Pres.Clute and the
Governor.

It was resolved that the reading of the minutes of the June
meeting be dispensed with until to-morrow morning.
It was resolved t[o] adjourn to 9 A.M.July 10 at the College.

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[Begin page 598]

College July 10,9 A.M.
The Board met as per adjournment.Absent:Governor Winans.
The minutes of the me[e]ting of June 1 & 2 were read and approved.
Dr.Beal was present and addressed the Board about the Botan-
ical Laboratory.
[Armory floor]
It was resolved that a new floor be put in the Armory at once
and that the floor be hard wood and be under the charge of the Building
committee.
[Soils for Ex-
position]
The report of Dr.Kedzie relative to soils for the Columbian
Exposition was referred to the Committee on the Exposition.
[Rebuilding
Greenhouse]
The Committee on Botany and Horticulture reported relative to
rebuilding the Greenhouse.
It was resolved that the rebuilding of the Greenhouse be left
with the Committee on Botany and Horticulture with full power to make
contracts and complete the work.
[Burnett. lv.
of Abs.]
It was resolved that Mr.Burnett be granted leave of absence
of four or six weeks to visit flocks and herds.
[Dr. Durands Resig.
Meyers "
Niswander " ]
The resignation of Dr. Durand was presented and accepted.
The resignation of W.J.Meyers was presented and accepted.
The resignation of F.J.Niswander was presented and accepted.
[Rights]
It was resolved that a committee of three of which the Pres-
ident of the College be chairman,be appointed to draft a resolution ex-
pressing confidence in Dr.Durand and regret at his departure.Messrs
Chamberlain and Butterfield were appointed such committee.
[Colburn's Resig.]
The resignation of L.C.Colburn was presented and accepted.
[ " extra work]
It was resolved that the compensation to Mr.Colburn for extra
work done in the Mathematical Department be referred to the committee
on Employees.



[Miss Sinclair's
Resignation]
It was resolved that the resignation of Miss Sinclair be tak-
en from the table.
It was resolved that the resignation fo Miss Sinclair be ac-
cepted.
[Secy's Salary]
It was resolved that Secretary Reynolds be paid $800.oo per
year from the College from July 1,1891.
[ " Office work]
It was resolved that the Chairman of the committee on Employ
ees be requested to confer with the Secretary Reynolds relative to a
plan for arranging the office work so as to relieve him from a large
amount of detail work.
[Fertilizer suits]
It was resolved that Mr.Garfield be a committee to consult an
attorney with regard to bringing suits for violation of the fertilizer
law.
The Board then took a recess unti[l]. 2 P.M.

College,2 P.M.
The Board reconvened. The Committee on Employees reported
recommending:
[Bacteriologist]
1.that Mr.M.V.Ball be not employed as Bacteriologist.
[Prof of Math.]
2.also that Prof.Chas.B.Wing be elected professor of Mathe-
matics and Engineering at a salary of $1800.and house.
[Babcock]
3.that Mr.Warren Babcock Jr.be engaged as Instructor in Math
ematics at a salary of $500.per year.
[Baker]
4.that Mr.Chas.F.Baker be engaged as instructor in Zoology
at a salary of $300.per year.
[Mrs. Landon]
5.that Mrs.Linda E.Landon be engaged as Librarian at a sal
ary of $500.per year.
[Burnett Asst. Prof.]
6.that Mr.E.A.Burnett be made assistant of agriculture profes
sor of Agriculture at a salary of $1000. per year.
[H.J. Hall.]
7.that the salary of Mr.H.J.Hall be increased to $500.per yea[r]
[G.H. Hicks]
8.that Mr.G.H.Hicks be engaged as instructor in Botany at a
salary of $500.per year.
[Holden]
9.that the salary of Mr.P.G.Holden be increased to $600.
[Thurtell]
10.that the salary of Mr.Thurtell be increased to $1000.
salaries in each case to date with the beginning of the col-
lege year.

All of the above recommendations,with the exception of No.26
relative to Mr.Burnett were adopted.
[Pomolog. Socy]
It was resolved that Mr.Garfield be appointed a delagate of
the Board to attend the meeting of the Pomological Society at Washing
ton.
[Asst Prof. of Ag.]
The Committee on Farm reported concerning the matter of cre
ating the chair of Assistant Professor of Agriculture,recommending that
"there be created the position of Assistant Proffessor of Agriculture
and Instructor in animal Industry,with the same salary as other assist
ants of the same grade.

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[Begin page 599]

[Lane fence
South Road.]
A request for a lane fence of Page woven wire was allowed.
$25.oo were appropriated to help repair the road south of the
farm.
[Farm House sundries]
A refrigerator and a cupboard for the farm-house were granted
[ " Wagon]
It was resolved that the question of the purchase of a light
wagon for the farm be laid on the table.
[Thermometers]
It was resolved that the matter of thermometers for farm ex-
periments be laid on the table.
[Sale of Cattle]
It was resolved that no cattle be offered for sale for breed
ing purposes until a year has passed since the last case of disease
found.
[Tuberculosis in
hogs.]
It was resolved that the sow having the litter of pigs,some
of which have been found suffering from Tuberculosis,be fed with a view
to fatten and slaughter her, and if found sound to be sold, if not, to be
destroyed.
[Books for Bot'y.]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to expend $75.oo
for books to used in his laboratory work,and $25.oo from special approp
riations for the Botanical Department.
[Algae & Fungi]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to expend $12.oo
from the current fund for specimens of Algae and Fungi.
[Hort. App.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to expend $275.
for museum cases,bottles,books,models and sample tools,from special
appropriations to his department.
for books, $200as res ved that Prof.Taft be authorized to expend $100.oo
for books,$200.oofor drawings and models of fruits and vegetables,$25.
for cases for drawings,$25.oo for mounting specimens,and $75.oo for
his office.cases.
[Lawn seats.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to place rustic
chairs about the grounds,in his discretion,at an expense not to exceed
$60.oo
[Sundry Repairs.]
The following repairs were authorized:painting Hort.barn,For-
cing house,Farm barns,Wm.Hall,Wells Hall,College Hall,Chem.Lab., Lib-
rary & Museum. Also
A case for microscopes in the Zoological Laboratory
A book case in the " Office
A purifier and heater for the boilers
A desk and linoleum for the Physical Office
A collection of insects from Montana for Prof.Cook--$18.oo
Also the following equipment for the Mathematical and Engineering Dept.
Repairs to old transit $25.oo
" " two compasses 15.oo
Telescope attachments to two compasses 34.oo
One " compass 75.oo
" " architect's level 50.oo
" new transit 172.oo
" " reading rod 18.oo
$389.oo
[Colburn bill.]
It was resolved that L.C.Colburn be granted $75.oo for extra
work donefby the Mathematical Department.
[Case for Prs. Office]
It was resolved that the president of the College be author-
ized to procure for use in his office a suitable case and cases to hold
pamphlets.
[Heating Buildings]
It was resolved that the heating of the Horticultural Labor-
atory,College Hall, and the President's house be referred to the commit-
tee on buildings and the President with power to act.
[Papering, Taft's
house]
It was resolved that two rooms in Prof.Taft's house be paper-
ed under charge of the Secretary
The Board then adjourned to August 10,7:30 P.M. at the Capitol

Lansing,August 10,1891.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.Present:Garfield.Cham-
berlain,Butterfield,Glidden,Clute,Phelps and the Secretary. The
minutes of the meetings of July 9 and 10 were read and approved.
[Remov. W.S.
Office]
Mr.Conger was present and made a statement relative to the re
moval of his office to Detroit.


[ " " ]
It was resolved that Sergeant Conger,Director of the Mich-
igan Weather Service,be authorized to remove to Detroit the office of
the State Weather Service and the property of the service now in his
hands.
[Inventory W.S.]
It was resolved that Sergeant Conger be requested to render
to the Secretary of the Board a complete inventory of the property of
the Service.
[Resignation of
Wing.]
Letters from Prof.Wing,resigning the professorship tp[o?] which
he was elected were read and the resignation was accepted.

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[Begin page 600]

[Peebles Resig]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr.Peebles be accept-
ed and that Mr.Rossman be advanced to the position of first assistant
in the Chemical Departmentof the Experiment Station at $500.oo per year
Mr.Harrison to be second assistant at $300.oo.
[Curtiss Salary]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr.Curtis be raised to $600
at the beginning of next term.
[Van D. " ]
It was resolved that Mr.VanDervoort's salary be $1000.oo from
the beginning of next term.
[Dr. Edwards,
leave]
It was resolved that Dr.Edwards be granted leave of absence
from the close of the fall term to the opening of the summer term.
[State fair.]
It was resolved that the College make an exhibit at the com-
ing State Fair.
[Repairs H. Terrace]
It was resolved that the first floor Southeast suite of How-
ard Terrace be painted and calcimined on being vacated by Mr.Peebles.
[ " " ]
It was resolved that the room now occupied by Miss Linkletter
be assigned to Prof.Noble.
[Phys App]
It was resolved that certain Physical apparatus now in the
possession of the Mechanical Department be transferred to the Physical
Department.
[Sale of Machines]
It was resolved thathe sale of certain machinery to Prof.Du-
rand be authorized and that the price for the same be determined by the
Committee on Buildings.
The Board adjourned to 9 A.M. at the College.


Agricultural College August 11,1891.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment,with the same members
present. The minutes of the meeting of August 10 were read and approved
[Books for Eng.
Dept.]
It was resolved that Dr.Edwards be authorized to expend $500.
with the concurrence of the President,in the purchase of books for the
Library inthe line of his department.
[Gr. House Res-
olutions]
It was resolved to take from the table a series of resolution
relative to the Green house which was first offered by Mr.Garfield Aug.
19,1889. The resolutions were then considered till after dinner
and then carried.
[D.L. & N.
deed.]
It was resolved that Prof.Thurtell be requested to make a le-
gal description of the D.L.& N. right of way across the College grounds
and that Mr.Garfield be requested to prepare a deed of the same tobe
presented at the next meeting of the Board.
[Prs. as instruc-
tor.]
It was resolved that the President of the College be and here
by is relieved from his duties as instructor in Mental and Moral Scienc[e]
and Logic.
[Corbin's title.]
It was resolved that the said class work be given to Prof.
Corbin,and that the title of Prof.Corbin's chair in the Faculty shall
be"Assistant Professor of Political Economy and History,and Instructor
in Mental and Moral Science and Logic."
[Instructor in
Eng Dept]
It was resolved that Prof.Corbin be relieved of his work in
the Department of Literature,and that the Committee on Employees be
authorized to secure an instructor in the Department of Literature,for
one year

at an expense of not more than $600.oo,to whom shall be as-
signed such duties as the President and Dr.Edwards shall prescribe.
The Board took a recess until two o'clock.

College 2 P.M.Aug.11.
[B.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of B.S. be conferred upon
the students in the list recommended by the Faculty,by unanimous vote.
[B.S. DeBarr.]
It was resolved that the action of the Faculty with reference
to Mr.DeBar be confirmed and the degree of B.S.conferred upon him,by a
vot e as follows:Yea-Garfield,Butterfield,Glidden; No-Chamberlain,Phelp
No division called for.

[M.S.]
It was resolved that the degree of M.S. be conferred upon
Messrs.Emerick and Hillman.
[LL. D]
It was resolved that the honorary degree of LL.D be conferred
upon ex-President Edwin Willits,and also upon Judge Allan B.Morse,a
former student of the College.
[M.A.]
[M.H.]
It was resolved that the degree of Master of Agriculture be
conferred upon the Hon.John T.Rich,and that the degree of Master of
Horticulture be conferred upon the Hon.T.T.Lyon.
The Board then took a recess until 7 P.M.

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[Begin page 601]

The College,Aug.11,1891.
The Board reconvened.All present but the Governor and Mr.
Wells.
[Gr. H. to Hort.]
It was resolved that at the opening of the next college year
the Greenhouse Department be made a section of the Department of Hort-
iculture and Landscape Gardening.
[Knapper.]
It was resolved that Mr.Knapper shall remain in direct charge
of the section and his title shall be"Foreman of the Conservatory and
Grounds".
[Use of forcing
Houses]
It was resolved that the Proffessor of Horticulture,under
whose management the section shall be placed,be hereby requested to
utilize the plant of Conservatory and forcing houses so far as practi-
cable,1st for the propagation of plants and shrubbery for the embellish
ment of the college grounds;2nd for prosecuting the work of the Horti-
cultural section of the Experiment Station;3rd especially for the instr
uction of students in Horticulture and Landscape art.
[Labor for grad.]
The definitions incident to graduation requirements as to la-
bor of post-graduates and others and concerning the general requirement
of the College as to labor,were referred to a special committee consist
ing of Mr.Wells,Pres't Clute and Mr.Chamberlain.
[Ensilage Cutter.]
It was re[s]olved that the Prof.of Agriculture be authorized to
procure a suitable ensilage cutter.
[Inst. to Durand.]
It was resolved that the instrument which Dr.Durand desired
to purchase be offered to him for $52.oo
[Fungi]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be authorized to purchase about
100 Fungi of Mr.Calkins,at a cost of 6 cents each.
[Sewerage.]
It was resolved that the committee on Buildings be requested
to investigate the subject of sewerage,and to report for their conven-
ience a system for the college premises.
[So. Haven at Fairs.]
It was resolved that Mr.Lyon be requested to make as complete
exhibit from the South Haven Sub-station as may be at the State Fair,
and at the Kent Co.Agricultural Society.
[St. Fair Display]
It was resolved that the heads of departments be requested
to make as good a display at the State Fair as possible.
[Heating Gr. House.]
It was resolved that the matter of securing a heating plant
for the forcing houses at the Greenhouse be left with Prof.Taft and the
Committee on Horticulture with power to act.
[Iron frames for Gr.H.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taf be authorized to experiment
as to bars of iron to support the glass for greenhouses.
It was resolved that when we adjourn it be to Tuesday Sept.
8,1891,at 7:30 P.M. at the Capitol.
[Vacancies.]
It was resolved that the vacancies to be filled be referred
to the Committee on Employees with power to act.
[Books]
It was resolved that Pres.Clute be authorized to expend$150.
current funds for books on Education,and as much more in Mental and
Moral Science. The Board then adjourned.

Lansing,Sept.8,1891.

The Board met pursuant to adjournment,in their office in the
Capitol. Absent:Wells,Phelps and the Governor.Pres.Clute was elected
Chairman pro tem.The minutes of the meeting of Aug.11 were read and ap-
proved.
[Chem. App.]
It was resolved that Prof.F.S.Kedzie have authority to expend
$100.oo special Appropriation for the purchase of apparatus,and $250.oo
Current for the purchase of glass-ware and chemicals.
[Hist. Maps.]
It was resolved that Prof.Corbin be authorized to purchase on
Current account $40.oo worth of maps illustrating Ancient History.
[Prs. Wms. Picture.]
It was resolved that theportrait of Pres't Williams be paid
for from the Current account.
[Diseased Cattle]
It was resolved that thw[e?] whole matter of the manage ment or
slaughter of the diseased cattle be left in the hands of the Farm Com-
mittee with power to act.
[Vedder's House.]
It was resolved that the painting and papering of the inside
of Prof.Vedder's house be done under the direction of the Secretary.

[Farm & Garden
Barns.]
It was resolved that the Farm and Garden barns be repaired
and painted under the direction of the Prof.of Agriculture and the Secy
It was resolved that when we adjour[n] it be to meet at the Col-
lege at 9 A.M.Thursday Sept.10.
[Am. Pom. Soc'y]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be requested to attend the
meeting of the American Pomological Society at Washington,his expenses
to be paid from the Current account.
[Gr. H. Supplies]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to expend $250.
from Special Appropriations for Greenhouse supplies

[End page 601]

[Begin page 602]

[Gr. H Inventory]
It was resolved that the Committee on Horticulture be reques-
ted to make a new inventory of the college property in the Department
recently known as the Greenhouse Department,and to report the same
back to the Board,with recommendations,at its next meeting.
[Iowa plants]
It was resolved that Dr.Beal be permitted to purchase 500 or
600 Iowa plants for the Herbarium at a cost of 3 cents each.
[Prs. Wms picture]
The bill for the portrait of Pres.Williams was presented and
allowed.
[Transfer of
prop.]
It was resolved that the following property placed by Dr.Du-
[r]and in charge of Prof.Woodworth be transferred from the inventory of th[e]
Mechanical Department to the inventory of the Physical Department:
1 sphereometer $18.oo
1 lens 25.oo
1 micrometer 36.oo
1 locusing electric lamp 35.oo
The Board then adjourned.

Agricultural College,Sept.10,1891.10:30.
The Board reconvened pursuant to adjournment.Present:Garfield
Chamberlain,Glidden,Phelps,Clute and the Secretary.Pres't Clute in the
chair.
[Prof. Breck.]
The Committee on Employees recommended that Prof.Breckenridge
be elected professor of Mechanics at $1800. and house,from July Aug.24
1891. The report was accepted and adopted.
[Prof Vedder]
[Mr. Goodenough]
This committee also recommended that Prof.Vedder be elected
proffessor of Mathematics and Civil Engineering at $1800. and house,
from the time that his services begin. Also that Mr.Goodenough be
elected Instructor in Mechanical Engineering at $700.per year,from the
opening of the college year. Both reports were accepted and adopted.
[WO. Hedrick]
They recommended also that Mr.W.O.Hedrick be elected Instruct
or in English at $500.per year from the opening of the College year.
The report was accepted and adopted.
[Prof. Davenport]
It was resolved that for the welfare of the Agricultural
Department the Board deems it inexpedient to grant the year's leave of
absence asked for by Prof.Davenport.
[Asst. Sec. Sal'y.
& PO Clerk]
It was resolved that the salary of the Assistant Secretary be
paid from the College current account funds,and that the income from the
Post Office be left at the disposal of the Secretary,from which he shal[l]
employ a clerk who shall render to the Colelge service to balance so


much of the Secretary's service as shall be needed by the Post Office.
[Closet & basin]
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to put in a
new closet and wash basin back of the Board room.
[Bay Co. Ag. Soc.]
The invitation of the Bay Co. Ag'l Soc. to exhibit xx was de-
clined,with thanks.
[Northern Ex. Sta's.]
It was resolved that the Committee on Experiment Station be
authorized and requested to visit the northern stations officially be-
fore the next Board meeting and at such other times as they may find
necessary.
The Board then adjourned to 7:30 P.M. at the Capitol.

The Capitol,Lansing,Sept.10,7 P.M.
The Board reconvened as per adjournment.Present:Chamberlain,
Butterfield,Glidden,Phelps,Clute,ex-member Geo.W.Phillips,and the Secre
tary.
[Books for Mach.
Des.]
It was resolved that $100. be spent by Prof.Breckenridge for
the purchase of reference books in Machine design and Drawing.
[Repairs Mech. Office.]
It was resolved that Prof.Breckenridge be allowed to make
certain repairs in his office.
[Gen'l Repairs]
The Committee on Buildings reported recommending repairs of
the roofsof the Chem.Lab.,Museum,and Wells Hall;repairs to Prof.Vedders
house,and to Prof.Noble's rooms.Also partitions in the basement of Coll
ege Hall.
The report was accepted.


[Painting]
It was resolved that what painting is needed externally on
the buildings be done under the direction of the Secretary.
[Phys. Apps.]
Certain apparatus for the Physical Department was recommended
and was allowed.
[Wagon & Ram, Farm]
It was resolved that a light double wagon and a Shropshire
ram be purchased for the Farm Dept.
[Seed-room]
It was resolved that a seed room be prepared under the direc-
tion of the Prof.of Agriculture.
[Sheds]
Sheep sheds were not recommended.
[Drain, No. 15.]
It was resolved that field No.15 be drained.

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[Begin page 603]

[Bot. Lab. Plans.]
The plans for the Botanical Lab.were referred to the Building
Committee to be submitted to some competent builder or builders for es-
timate of cost,and reported upon at the next meeting.
[Orchestra]
It was resolved that $50.oo be appropriated to be expended
under the direction of the Presidentfor musical instruments for the or
chestra.
[Leaves of Absence]
It was resolved that the President be granted leave of ab-
sence form Nov.1 to Jan.15,and that Prof.Woodworth be granted leave of
absence through the winter vacation,and also Prof.Cook through the
winter vacation.
The Board then adjourned to Oct.5 7:30 P.M.at the Capitol.
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Lansing Oct.5,1891,7:30 P.M.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment in their office in the
Capitol.Absent:Pres.Wells and the Governor. The minutes of the meetin[g]
of Sept.8& 10 were read and approved.
[Corbin & Crittenden]
[Institutes]
Requests were presented by Prof.Corbin and Lieut.Crittenden.
It was resolved that the Faculty be requested to appoint a committee to
act with the Committee of the Board on Institutes.
[Zoöl. Spec.]
It was resolved that the purchase of $153. worth of Zoologica[l]
specimens be authorized.
[Library lights]
Also 3 dozen ceiling rosettes for the electric light in the
Library building.
[Mumford.]
It was resolved that the action of the Pres. in engaging Mr.
Mumford be approved.
The Board adjourned to meet at the college at 8 A.M.
Agricultural College,Oct.6,1891,8 A.M.
The Board attended chapel and spent till 10:30 in committee
work,when they convened in executive session.
[Lane fence]
It was resolved that the lane be fenced south of the river
as far south as the ground admits of it,with the Page woven wire fence
54 inches high.

[South line fence.]
It was resolved that the south line of the college farm be
fenced,using old rails now on hand so far as they will go.
[Page woven fence.]
It was resolved that 80 rods of portable Page woven wire fenc[e]
be procured for the farm.
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that the fence for the small fields near the
barns be replaced with Page woven fence,and located in consulta-
tion with the Farm Committee.
[Breckrdg. Barn]
It was resolved that Prof.Breckenridge's barn be repaired as
per estimates presented.
[ " Parlor]
It was resolved that Prof.Breckenridge;s parlor be repaired.
[Hdsth Desk.]
Also that a desk be purchased for Prof Holdsworth.
[Plans for Sewer Sys.]
Also that the Prof.of Civil Engineering be requested to pre-
pare a plan and estimates for a sewerage system for Faculty row from
Prof.Breckenridge's to Howard Terrace and Abbot Hall.
[Davis Salary]
It was resolved that the salary of Mr.Davis be raised from
500.to $600. per year from Oct.1.
[Lambs for Exp.]
It was resolved that the Farm Department be authorized to
purchase 10 lambs for experiment feeding.
[Exp. Record books]
It was resolved that record books be furnished for students'
experiments and kept on the Farm Department indexed.
[Leaving during terms.]
It was resolved that it is the sense of this State Board of
Agriculture that the term of service for which employees are paid ends
only at the expiration of the college term on which they have entered
and that the liberty heretofore taken by employees of leaving at any
time without the consent of the Board or without due notice ,is doing
an injustice to theCollege and we object [t]o this this method of leaving
without notice.
It was resolved that when we adjourn it be to meet at the
Capitol Monday Nov.2,at 7:30 P.M.
[Spurry at Grayling]
It was resolved that 10 acres new land be prepared at Gray-
ling next year for spurry.
[Waterman.]
It was resolved that Mr.Waterman be employed for the last two
weeks of the term at $10 per week to assist Dr.Grange.
[Charge of Boilers.]
It was resolved that Prof.Breckenridge be made the responsi-
ble head of the Engineer and the Boiler plant.
[Hort. telephone]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to put in a
telephone from his office to the Grenhouse at an expense of $25.oo
[Bot. Lab. Plans]
It was resolved that the Botanical Laboratory plans be refer-
red back to Dr.Beal and the Building Committee to arrange the plan in
in accordance with representations made to the Legislature.

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[Davenport Resig.]
It was resolved that the resignation of Prof.Davenport be
accepted.
[Flowers to Mrs. Wells]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be requested to send twice a
week by express to Mrs Franklin Wells during her present illness,a box
of flowers,with the regards and sympathy of the Board.
[Coryell]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to visit Jones-
ville to see Mr Coryell.
The Board then adjourned.


Lansing,Nov.4,1891
Meeting of Nov 2 deferred by common consent.
All present.
Reading of minutes of last meetingdeferred.
[Library Additions]
It was resolved that the matter of increasing the library be
referred to a special committee consisting of the President of the
Board, the President of the college and Mr Chamberlain.
Recess till 9 a.m. at the college.

Agricultural College,Nov 5, 9 a.m.
[Weston, World's Fair]
The Board reconvened and took a recess until 1 p.m. At that
hour they met with all members present. Hon.I.M.Weston of Grand
Rapids,chairman of the State World's Fair Commission was present.
The minutesof the meeting of Oct 5-6 were read and approved.
[D.L. & N.]
The chairman of the committee on Finance reported progress on
the C.L.& N.right of way.
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that a vote of thanks be tendered Mr Garfield
for his zeal and energy in the matter,and that Prof.Taft be requested
to send Mrs Garfield a fine boquet in testimonial of the appreciation
of the Board.
[Grasses for Herb.]
It was resolved that the sum of $500.oo current funds be
placed at the disposal of the Botanical Department to purchase herbar-
ium specimens of grasses,weeds and other plants,mostly as desiderata.
[Plants for Wild Gard.]
It was resolved that $100.oo current funds be allowed for
procuring living plants for the Botanic garden.
[Winter work]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be permitted to pay 8 cts an
hour for good work in mounting plants during the winter vacation,to be
paid out of special appropriation.
[Herb. Paper.]
It was resolved that Dr Beal be permitted to procure a supply
of herbarium paper,suffic[i]ent to mount the plants which we now have and
are to purchase,to be paid for from special appropriation.
[Frames for Hort
plates.]
It was resolved that Prof.Taft be allowed to purchase 60
glass frames for the Vilmorin plates recently purchased,to be paid for
out of special appropriation.
[Gravel on lane]
It was resolved that the matter of gravelling the Farm lane
be left to the Farm Committee with power to act.
The Farm Committee reported,recommending that the repairs and
changes proposed be deferred. Report accepted and adopted.
[Repairs to barns.]
It was resolved that the Ass't Professor of Agriculture be
authorized to have the roofs of the horse barn and of the shed to the
cattle barn patched.
[Herdsman]
It was resolved that the employment of a herdsman be left
with the Farm Committee with power to act.
[Ice Chute.]
It was resolved that Prof Taft be authorized to repair the
ice chute.
[Chem. Tables]
It was resolved that Prof Kedzie be authorized to have a
work table and book case made.
[Library Gallery.]
Also that a gallery be built on the south side of the library
under the direction of the Presidentof the college and the Secretary.
[ " Alcove]
Also, that the east end alcove of the library be partitioned
off.
[Maps.]
Also, that maps be purchased to the amount of $40. for Prof.
Corbin and $80 for Prof. Edwards.
[Testing Mach.]
Also, that the testing machine be in the charge of the
Mechanical Department.
[Coryell]
Also, that Mr R.J.Coryell be engaged at $500. per year and
room from Jan 1,1892,to succeed Mr Hall.
[Math. Asst.]
Also,that the Committee on Employees be given power to act in
engaging a successor to Prof Thurtell.
[Index. Bulletins.]
Also, that Mr Holden be authorized to employ two men at $1.25
per day to index bulletins.

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[Knapper's Resig.]
Also, that the acceptance of Mr Knapper's resignation be dated
one month later than was done.
[Mumford]
Also,that Mr F.B.Mumford be engaged for the vacation at a
rate of $500.00 per year.
[Thabue, B.S.]
Also that the degree of B.S.be conferred upon Mr K.S.Thabue.
The Board took a recess until morning.

Lansing,Nov 6,1891, 9 a.m.
The Governor was present and remained.
[Dr. Miles.]
A committee of Lansing gentlemen recommended Dr Miles for the
chair of Agriculture.
[Machines for Shop.]
It was resolved that the purchase of three machines for the
Mechanical Dept.- a universal grinder,an emergy grinder,and a power
drill,be authorized.
[Glanders bulletin]
Also,that Dr Grange be authorized to issue a bulletin on
Glanders,illustrated with 3 plates costing $384.00.
[Tuberculosis.]
Also, that hereafter no Farm Dept.cattle be pronounced unsafe
on account of tuberculosis without consultation with the Veterinarian.
[Conger's Resig.]
The resignation of Sergt.Conger as Director of the Michigan
Weather Service to take effect Dec.1 was received and accepted,with a
resolution expressing appreciation for his services.
[Repairs, W.S.]
Also, that Sergt.Conger be authorized to expend $30.00 in the
repair of instruments.
[Lib'y App's.]
The special committee on the library reported recommending
that the following sums be appropriated from current funds for library:
English dept.-$1000.,History,Pol.Econ.dept.-$500. Mech'l dept.-$500.
Math.& Engineering dept. -$300.-Education -$200. total - $2500.00;
and also recommending the expenditure of $50. from Zool.special fund for
laboratory books for Zoological dept.,and $30. from library special for
the bulletins of the Nat'l Association of Wool Mfrs. for the Farm dept.
The report was accepted and adopted.
[Liby. Inventory]
It was resolved that a shelf inventory of the library be made
It was resolved that when the Board adjourn it be until
Tuesday,Dec.8 at 7.30 p.m.at the Capitol.
[Heating.]
Also that the heating of the Library and the Mechanical
Buildings be authorized for this winter.
[Bd. Club. Assn.]
It was resolved that the Articles of Association of the
Students' Boarding Association be approved by the Board of Agriculture
and that the Secretary be instructed on behalf of the Board to
subscribe to the capital stock of the Students' Boarding Club Assoc.
a number of shares equal to the value of the property of the college
now in use by the clubs,and that he be authorized to cast the vote of
the Board on these shares; also that he be authorized to have the
articles of association printed and distributed with the college
catalogues.
[Tracy.]
It was resolved that Mr W.W.Tracy be employed for the winter
at $30.oo per month on the Hort .dept.
Recess.
Lansing,Nov.6, 1 p.m.
The Board met with all present.
[Dairymen's Assn.]
A communication was read from the President of the State
Dairymen's Association,Geo.B.Horton,asking certain concessions with
reference to furnishing his association with funds to assist with
prosecution of its work.
[ " " ]
It was resolved that Mr Chamberlain reply in a respectful
message to Mr Horton,explaining that we have [no] funds upon which we can
draw for this purpose.
[Dr. Beal World's Fair.]
It was resolved that it will militate against the work of the
college to have Dr Beal try to assist the World's Fair Commission in
the Forestry exhibit,while at the same time carrying on his duties here
and to relinquish college work, or refrain from the aforesaid work for
the Commission.
[Beal's Report.]
It was resolved that Dr Beals report be referred back to him
with the request that he expunge that part relating to outside work; al
also that Prof Cook's report be referred back to him with request to
expunge that part relating to the U.S.Dept of Agriculture.
[Street lamps.]
It was resolved that the President and Secretary of the
College be a committee to procure 25 kerosene street lamps of suitable
pattern and to locate same at suitable places on the college campus,and
to arrange for the care of the same.
[Com. W's Fair Com.]
It was resolved th