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Date: 1892

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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1892

[Begin page 616]

Agricultural College,Feb 10,1892.
The Board convened at 7.30 p.m. February 9th at the Capitol.
A quorum was not present. Dr Johnson of Milford was present and gave
his views on the diptheria matter.
The Board reconvened at the college at 11 a.m. Feb 10th.
Prest Wells,Mr Butterfield,Mr Chamberlain and Prest Clute
were present.
The minutes of the last two meetings were read and approved.
[Heater. Ag. Lab.]
It was resolved that Prof Taft and Prof Breckenridge be
requested to procure a suitable hot water heater for the Agricultural
Laboratory and to have the same put in at the earliest possible time.
[Lib'y Ann Arbor]
It was resolved that Mrs Landon,the Librarian,is hereby
requested to visit Ann Arbor for a week or ten days for the purpose of
studying library management at the University library,and that the
college pay the expenses of such a visit.
[C.F. Baker Resig.]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr C.F.Baker be
accepted to take effect Jan 1,1892.
[Kalsom. Hort Lab'y]
It was resolved thatProf Taft is hereby authorized to have
the walls o f the rooms in the Horticultural Laboratory kalsomined.
[Farm teams.]
It was resolved that the purchase of additional teams for the
farm be referred to the Farm Committee with power to act.
The Board took a recess until 1.30 p.m.

Agricultural College,Feb 10, 1.30 p.
The Board reconvened with the same members present.
A communication from the Secretary of the Soldier's Home was
laid on the table until the next meeting.
[Prof. Harwood]
The committee Employees reported that the position of Prof
of Agriculture had been offered to Mr P.M.Harwood and that he had
accepted it. The report was accepted and adopted.
[ " " elected.]
It was resolved that Peter M.Harwood of Barre,Mass be elected
professor of Agriculture at a salary of $1800. per year and house,
salary to begin Feb 1,1892.
[Dr. Miles' bill.]
It was resolved that the expense bill of Dr Miles for attend-
ance at institutes be accepted and approved.
[ " " " ]
It was resolved that the communication of Dr Miles relative
pay for institute services be laid on the table until the next meeting.
The communication relative to the Dairy interests at the
World's Fair was laid on the table until the next meeting.
[Mumford]
It was moved that Mr F.B.Mumford be appointed assistant in
the agricultural dept. of the Experiment Station at a salary of $500.
per year from the expiration of his present engagement. The matter
was referred to the President and Professor of Agriculture with power
to act.
[Shop railing]
It was resolved that Prof. Breckenridge be authorized to re-
move the high tight rail around the gallery in the Iron Shop and re-
place it with a rail of gas pipe.
[Bowd's Plans ac-
cepted.]
It was resolved that the plans and specifications of Mr. Bowd
for the Botanical Laboratory be accepted and that Mr. Bowd be employed
to superintend the building of the Botanical Laboratory at a compensa-
tion of 5 % on the contract price for the plans and superintendance and
the necessary transportation to and from the College be ing allowed.
[Bids opened]
Sealed bids for the building of the Botanical Laboratory were
received and opened.
[Job let.]
IT was resolved that the bid of P.F.Cleveland of Flint for
building the Botanical Laboratory for $8785. be accepted and that the
Secretary be authorized to make a contract with Mr. Cleveland so that
he finish the building by August 15.
[Unsuccessful bids re-
turned.
It was resolved that the Secretary be authorized to return
the bids of the unsuccessful bidders for the building of the Laboratory
and to notify Mr. Cleveland of the acceptance of his bid, and that he
be here Saturday, Feb. 13, at Mr. Bowd's office and to bring schedule
and bonds.
[Bowd's bill.]
It was resolved that Mr. Bowd be paid $150. as part payment
for his services as architect.
[Mailing list.]
It was resolved that there be purchased 35 double column
brass lined galleys at $1.50 apiece, and 200 box-wood quoins at 60 cts
per 100 for use in the mailing list.
[Diph. bills.]
It was resolved that the bills of Parsons, Elderkin and Hall be
laid on the table till the next meeting.
[McCracken]
It was resolved that Joseph Mc Cracken of Pontiac be engaged
as foreman of the farm for one year at a salary of $600. per annum for
house and found, salary to begin when he reports for duty and to in-
clude the compensation of Mrs. Mc Cracken as housekeeper at the farm-
house.

[End page 616]

[Begin page 617]

[Tool Grinder
& Radial drill]
It was resolved that Prof Breckenridge be authorized to ex-
pend $250. for the tool grinder and $650. for the radial drill, to buy
which, permission had already been granted. ( Sec "L".)
The Board then adjourned to Monday evening, Mar.7,at 7:30,P.M.

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Lansing, Mar. 7, 1892, 7:30 P.M.
The Board met as per adjournment. All present except the Gov
ernor. The minutes of the meeting of Feb. 9 and 10 were read and it
was resolved that the minutes as read be approved and be adopted as the
action of the Board.
[Markham wool's]
It was resolved that the thanks of this Board are hereby ten-
dered W.B.Markham Esq. of Avon, N.Y., for the valuable collection of
authenticated samples of Australian wool presented by him to the Mich-
igan Agricultural College.
[Hillsdale Fair]
Pres. Dresser and Sec'y Fitzsimmons of the Hillsdale Fair,pre-
sented an invitationto the college to exhibit at their fair in October.
[Vedder's Barn]
It was resolved that Prof. Vedder's barn be put in proper re-
pair.
[Lt. Crittenden relieved]
It was resolved that the Board adopt resolutions relative to
the request of Lieut. Crittenden to be relieved from duty here, request-
ing the War Department to accept his request and to furnish this Board
with a list of names from which we can select a man to fill the vacancy
that would be caused.
[Labor System]
It was resolved that a committee be appointed to make a spec-
ial examination of the labor system at the college; that such committee
is authorized to hold such sessions at the college as is necessary; and
is requested to report its conclusions and recommendations to the Board
at the regular April meeting.
[Ex. Sta. work.]
Also that the outline of Experiment Station work for the year
made out by Prof. Taft, be accepted and adopted.
Also that Dr. Miles be paid $200. for Institute work.
Also that the College exhibit at the Hillsdale Fair Oct. 3-7.


[Pres. Clute's lectures]
It was resolved that Pres. Clute is hereby authorized to be
absent occasionally from the college to lecture on education and life
at the college before farmers' clubs and other organizations; that he
be authorized to run the stereopticon and views and to take an assistant
with him for such lectures and that the necessary expenses of such lec-
tures be pad by the college.
[Illust. Catalogue.]
It was resolved that.the next catalogue be illustrated and that
there be 3 to 5 additional views.
[Busch's bill]
Also that the bill of Mr. Busch for clothing destroyed be not paid
[Dipth. bills]
Also that the bills of Messrs. Parsons, Elderkin and Hall be al-
lowed.
[Sub-Stations aban-
doned.]
Also that the Sub-Stations at Baldwin, Harrison and Walton be aban-
doned.
Also that the suggestion of the managers of the Soldiers' Home be
declined.
[Dairy Exhibit.]
Also that the communication relative to the dairy exhibit at the
World's Fair be referred to the Secretary of the State Agricultural So-
ciety.
It was resolved that we adjourn to Tuesday, April 5th, at 7:30 P.M
at the capitol.

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Lansing, April 5,1892, 7:30PM
Board met pursuant to adjournment. Absent, Pres. Wells, Mr.Phelps
and Gov. Winans. Pres. Clute was elected chairman pro tem.
Minutes of the meetings of Mar. 7 and 8 were read and approved.
[W.S. Appro.]
Mr. Evans, Director of the Weather Service, was present and asked
an appropriation of $100. for the purchase of instruments.
Adjourned to meet at the college at 9 A.M.

College, April 6, 1892, 9 A.M
Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Liby. binding]
It was resolved that the unbound volumes and pamphlets in the Li-
brary that are of permanent value, be bound in our usual Library style,
at an expense not to exceed $300.

[End page 617]

[Begin page 618]

[Liby Appro.]
Resolved that the sum of $300. is hereby appropriated for the pur
chase of library books for the Department of Botany, this sum to in-
clude the subscription for the first three volumes of Sargent's Amer-
ican Sylva, and the numbers of the Journal of the Linnean Society, to
complete our set.
[Zoöl Books]
Also that the sum of $200. be appropriated from current funds for
the purchase of books for the Department of Zoology, the list to in-
clude the following, at the prices named:
Drury on insects, 3 volumes with large, colored plates, $36.00
Herbst, 7 volumes, text, three colored plates - - - - - - - - - - $40.00
Lyonet on Anatomy, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $10.00
Swammerdam Fine, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $25.00
[Dorset Horn Ram.]
Also that a Dorset Horn ram lamb be purchased for the farm by the
chairman of the farm committee at a cost of $35.00.
[Labor Sys. Report.]
The special committee on the labor system reported consideration
and conference with the professors of Agriculture and Horticulture and
requested that those professors prepare a plan for student labor to be
presented to the Board at its April meeting. The report was accepted
and adopted.
["Economic Flora"]
Resolved that the Secretary be authorized to have 1000 copies of
the Economic Flora of Michigan printed and bound with good quality of
paper, for special distribution, with "The Compliments of the Agricul-
tural College " printed as a part of the title upon the cover.
[Parsons, board]
Also that, for the present, such men of the force of garden labor-
ers as Prof. Taft shall determine, be boarded with Mr. Parsons at the
herdsman's cottage at the rate of $14.00 per month for board and wash-
ing.
[Draining 13 & 14]
The recommendation of the committee on Farm Management that fields
No. 13 and 14 be drained in accordance with the survey submitted, was
accepted and adopted.
[Lawn vases.]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be requested to investigate the
cost of placing six lawn vases on the college grounds and report at the
next meeting.
[Prs. Office. Rep.]
Resolved that the President's office be kalsomined and the floors
covered with linoleum such as is in the Secretary's office.
[W.S. Appro.]
Also that $100. Experiment Station funds be appropriated for the
coming twelve months for the purchases of instruments for the Weather
Service.
Recess for dinner.
[Drain H. Ter.]
It was resolved that the drainage of Howard Terrace be corrected
under the direction of Prof. Taft.
[Engineer's House.]
Also that the rooms of the engineer be kalsomined and a sink be
placed in the kitchen.
[Desks]
Also that two desks be purchased for the English Department, one
for the use of Dr. Edwards and one for Prof. Noble, to be selected by
the President and Prof. Noble and purchased by the Secretary at a cost
of not to exceed $85.00 for the two. Two chairs were ordered purchased
to go with the desks.
[Repairs, How. Ter.]
The following repairs were ordered at the Terrace: To the cist-
erns, drains and overflow pipes under the direction of Prof. Taft, to
the cellar to prevent leakage of water into it, to the pipes supplying
water to the kitchens, and to the dust boxes of the closets, under the
direction of the Secretary.
[Tinning.]
It was resolved that the Secretary be directed to engage a tinner
to repair the conductor pipes at Howard Terrace, Wells Hall and Dr.Ked-
zie's house and such other places as may need it.
[Type-writer]
Also that a type- writer and desk for the same, combined with a
writing desk, be purchased for the office of the Director of the Exper-
iment Station.
[Anemometer]
Also that an anemometer be purchased for the use of the weather
observer at the college.
[Painting Halls.]
Also that the exterior wood work on College Hall, Williams Hall,
Wells Hall and the library building be painted, with the exception of
some of the porches and piazzas.
[Repairs Class Rooms.]
Also that the library, the museum,the zoological lecture room and
the office of the Professor of Zoology be kalsomined and painted and
that the roof of the museum be repaired.
[Exam. Paper]
Also that examination paper for all departments be furnished by
the college.
[Farm H. Repairs]
Sundry repairs for the farm house, including the cutting of a door
kalsomining, papering and the purchase of a carpet for the parlor,were
authorized.
[Dr. K's House]
Sundry repairs at Dr. Kedzie's house and the papering of a room at
Prof. Cook's house were ordered, those at Dr. Kedzie's to include the
painting of the porch, kalsomining the hall and such other things as
are of the nature of repairs rather than alterations.

[End page 618]

[Begin page 619]

[Student Labor]
It was resolved that the report of the sub-committee on student
labor be adopted. The report is as follows:-
1. All students shall be required to engage in such manual labor
as can be furnished for 2 1/2 hours during 5 days of each week, except
for the first six weeks of the spring trem. Students not otherwise
assigned by the catalogue for the first half of the spring term, must
arrange for farm, garden or special labor.
2. Students may be given the opportunity of electing special work
in which the individual responsibility of each is enlisted, and such
students as may elect, and are in the judgment of the heads of depart-
ments capable of satisfactorily performing thework, may be assigned to
special lines of experiments.
3. The work of the three upper classes, so far as the season and
crops will permit, is to be such as will best serve for the education
of the students in the details of farm and garden work.

4. The members of the Junionr ans[d] Sophomore classes may be assign-
ed, during the regular work hours, for laboratory work ( to be perform-
ed under an instructor), such as studying the characteristics of the
various animals and the economic plants, methods of caring for them, &c
5. Only such labor as is of value to the departments shall be
paid for. Other labor, such as "pedigree work", library reading, stud-
ying of varieties, specimens, etc., that is purely educational in its
nature, shall not be paid for.
[Milk Tester
Tools
Holstein bull]
It was resolved that the Farm Department be authorized to purchase
a milk tester at a cost of $10.; also that it expend $25. for hand tool
in addition to the amount voted Mar. 8., 75 sets for students and 50
for men; also that a Holstein bull be purchased at a cost of not more
than $150., (Mr. Glidden voting, No.)
[Fields 6 & 8]
It was resolved that the subdivision of fields 6 and 8 be referred
to Prof. Harwood, Mr. Butterfield and Pres. Clute with power to act.
[Travelling bills]
Also that the Professor of Agriculture be authorized to visit
herds of cattle in the state at the expense of the college.
[Vety. bulletin]
Also that Dr. Grange be authorized to procure such instruments and
prepare such drawings as he deemed necessary in the preparation of his
next bulletin on the external conformation of the horse, instruments to
cost about $10. and drawings and cuts about $50.
The following report of the committee on employees was accepted
and adopted:- As a portion of the staff of the Experiment Station the
folowing persons have been selected:
[Station Staff]
Mr. G.C. Davis as consulting Zoologist,
Mr. C.F. Wheeler as consulting Botanist,
Dr. E.A.A. Grange as consulting Veterinarian,
Mrs. Linda E. Landon as Librarian.
[Davis, Salary]
The committee did not agree on a Chemist for the station; but re-
commended that the salary of Mr. Davis be fixed at the rate of $800. a
year, to commence April 1st-'92 and remain at that figure until January
1st, 1893.
[K L Butterfield]
It was resolved that the resignation of Mr. K.L. Butterfield as
Asst. Secy. be accepted, and that the Board extend to himtheir thanks
for his faithful and efficient service.

[WDGroesbeck]
Resolved that Mr, W.D. Groesbeck be elected Asst. Sec'y. at a
salary at the rate of $600. per annum till Sept. 1st., next.
Resolved that the chairman of the committee on employees be au-
thorized to take such steps as may be necessary in connection with the
succession to the chair of Military Science and Tactics.
[Military plan]
A communication from Lieut. Crittenden relative to the Military
Department, was laid on the table.
The communication enbodied the following recommendations for the
student work in the Military Department:
1. Students to appear on the campus at all times in uniform.
2. Compulsory attendance of all undergraduates.
3. The 108 hours per year given to the work of the department
should be so divided that the it would be progessive, with the least
possible loss from inclement weather and other causes. For the Juniors
20 hours recitation room work by lectures, spring term. For the Sopho-
mores, same term, 20 hours recitation in drill regulations. For the
Freshmen, spring term, last half, one hour a day physical training and
school of the soldier that they may be assigned to companies at the o-
pening of the summer term.
For the summer term, 5 hours per week drill for all classes
For the fall term, 28 hours of target instruction and gallery prac
tice for all except the entering class; for them, the same training as
set forth for the spring freshmen.
4. The detail of a man to have charge of the armory and gun room.
[Filing Drawers]
It was resolved that the farm department be authorized to expend
$57.40 for filing drawers, the college carpenter to make case for same.

[End page 619]

[Begin page 620]

[Reappraisal
of Lands]
It was resolved that the committee on land grant be authorized to
at once urge upon the Land Grant Board the necessity of the reappraise-
ment of college lands before they shall again be placed on the market.
[Wax Models]
Resolved that the Board appropriate $500. to be placed with $500.
already appropriated by the Michigan World's Fair Commission, for the
purpose of making a complete collection of wax models of the fruits and
vegetables grown in Michigan, for exhibition at the Chicago Exposition
in 1893, and that Prof Taft is hereby authorized to secure the services
of Mrs. Potter to model fruits and vegetables in wax for this purpose,
on the understanding that the Michigan Commission will join with in pay
ing the expense, and that the models shall become the property of the
college at the close of the exposition.
[World's Fair]
Also that Prof. Taft and Mr. Lyon are hereby authorized to make
use of such trees, vines and plants from the South Haven station as
will not interfere with our experiment station work there, for the Mich
igan fruit exhibit at Chicago, the expense of the preparation and re-
moval to be met by the Michigan World's Fair Commission.
[Grand Stand]
A communication from the faculty committeeon Athletics, asking on
behalf of the students the permission to erect near Dr. Beal's house a
grand stand to seat 300 to 400, expense to be borne by the students,
alsothat the Board provide a gymnasium mat at an estimated cost of $30.
and a set of parallel bars at a cost of $50., was read and the follow-
ing resolution adopted:
" The State Board of Agriculture is not in sympathy with the devel-
opment of Ahtletics at the college to such an extent as will lead to
public competitive trials between the students of this instituion and
other colleges, because the Board believes there are pernicious results
liable to come from giving so large a measure of attention as will be
required by students to prepare for these competitive trials. The
Board further holds the view that the necessity of giving attention to
Athletics to contribute to the good health and physical developement of
students in literary colleges, does not apply to our institution, hence
the request of the committe of the faculty on Athletics at the College
is not granted."
Recess for supper to reconvene at Lansing at 8:00 P.M.
HenryG.ReynoldsSecy.
Lansing, April 6, 1892, 8, P.M.
[Bachelor's Hall]
It was resolved that an apartment building for Experiment Station
assistants be built with Experiment Station funds according to the
plans and specifications of Mr. Bowd.
[Locate Botl. Laby]
Also that the Board reconsider the vote by which the location of
the Botanical Laboratory was decided.
Resolved to amend the resolution locating the Botanical Laboratory
by substituting for the site therein mentioned, the position east of
the present Library building, approximately in line with the Agricultu-
ral and Horticultural Laboratories.
[Bach. Hall]
Also that the President and Secretary be empowered to locate the
new apartment building between Prof. Harwood's and Dr. Edwards's.
Also that said building be erected under the direction of the Pres.
through the employment of a competent foreman to take charge of work.
[Wells Hall
Repairs]
Also that two Wells Hall floors and four passage way floors be ce-
mented, two rear stairways be removed, two kitchen doors be provided,
each with a sash, and some grading be done in front so as to carry wa-
ter away from the building, instead of toward.
[Sell Lathe]
Resolved that Prof. Breckenridge be authorized to sell for $40.00,
one of the lathes built in the college shops.
[World's Fair]
Resolved that Mr. Garfield be authorized to make to the chairman
of the state World's Fair Commission, the statement that the college
will furnish $1500. provided the Commission will furnish $3000. toward
the expenses of a college exhibit at the World's Fair.
Also that Mr. Garfield and the President and Secretary of the col-
lege be a committee to dicide upon what shall be the character and
scope of the college exhibit at the World's Fair.
Adjourned to Monday, May 9th at 7:30 P.M.at the Capitol.
Agricultural College, Apr. 27, 1892.

Special Board meeting at the call of Pres. Wells. Absent; Mr. Chamber-
lain and Gov. Winans. Minutes of the meetings of April 5 and 6 read
and approved.
[Steward's excused]
It was resolved that the club stewards be excused from work for
the first and last weeks of each term.
[E.A. Lewis]
Resolved that the War Department be requested to detail 2nd Lieut.
Edson A. Lewis, 18th Inf., to succeed Lieut. Crittenden at this college
[AC Baldwin]
Also that the gift of certain agricultural works to the college
Library by Judge A. C. Baldwin, would be highly esteemed by this Board.
[Physics books]
It was resolved that the Prof. of Physics be authorized to expend
from current funds $150. for books. Insert A,B,C,

[End page 620]

[Begin page 621]

[Assn. of Mech. Eng.]
It was resolved that the college pay the expenses of a delegate to
the next meeting of the Association of Mechanical Engineering teachers.
[Ex. Sta. Liby]
Resolved that the sum of $250. be appropriated to each of the fol-
lowing departments of the Experiment Station for the purchase of books
and Library conveniences for the Station library; to be expended under
the direction of the Director and heads of department: For the Farm
Department, Horticultural Dep't, Botanical Dep't, Entomological Dep't,
Veterinary Dep't, and Chemical Dep't.
[Lawn vases]
Resolved that the committee on Horticulture purchase six iron lawn
vases, 21" wide and 35" high, at a cost of$33.60 for the six.
[Repairs Sec's Off.]
Also that the changes in the Secretary's office be made under the
direction of the Secretary.
[Heating Bot. Lab.]
Also that Prof. Taft be requested to report a plan for heating the
Botanical Laboratory.
[Radiators]
Also that four radiators, costing $42. and one costing $11.64., be
bought for the offices of the President and the Prof. of English.


[Elderkin Bill]
The bill of Mr. Elderkin was referred to the chairman of the com-
mittee on accounts.
Adjourned to 8:30 A.M. at the college.

Agricultural College, Apr.28,1892.
8:30 A.M
Board reconvened with Messrs. Wells, Garfield, Butterfield, Phelps
Clute and the Secretary present.
[Anal. of well water.]
It was resolved that the secretary be requested to take samples of
well water from different points of the water supply system and have
them analyzed by some chemist at a distance from the college.
[Water & Sewage.]
Also that Profs. Breckenridge and Vedder and Taft be a special
committee under instructions, to examine the condition of the water sup
ply and sewage system of the college and to report to the Board at its
next meeting.
[Elderkin bill.]
Resolved that the bills of Mr. Elderkin be allowed.
[Farm House.]
Also that the Farm-house be supplied with a wringer and with bed-
room carpet and curtains.
[Heating Bot Lab.]
Resolved that the Botanical Laboratory be heated as per plans of
Prof. Taft under his direction, and that the architect be instructed to
plan therefor at once.
[Lyon lease & Saly.]
Also that the Lyon lease be made to provide for the payment to Mr.
Lyon for 1891 of a salary of $400. in full, and for 1892 and thereafter
$500. per annum.
[Tower room, Δ Τ Δ]
The request of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity for permission to
fit up the tower room was granted, on condition that no interference
with access to the tank and roof be made.
[Purifier]
It was resolved to reconsider the resolution appropriating $1000.
for a purifier to be placed over the boilres [boilers].
[ " ]
Also that said resolution be amended by making the amount $450. As
amended, the resolution was then adopted.
[Land Grant Res.]
Resolution as to the land grant adopted Insert E.
WHEREAS, at the regular December meeting of the Board of Agricul-
ture, a resolution was adopted requesting the Agricultural Land Grant
Board to retain the college lands from the market for another year, and
at that meeting there was present the Governor, Auditor General, and
Commissioner of the Land Office, all of them members of the Agricultu-
ral Land Grant Board, and each of these gentlemen expressed his cordial
sympathy with the request and each of them assured the Board of Agri-
culture that there would be no difficulty in having the request granted
and
WHEREAS, at a recent meeting fo the Land Grant Board, without fur-
ther consultation with the Board of Agriculture, these lands were again
placed on the market under the regular provisions of the law,therefore,
RESOLVED, by the Michigan State Board of Agriculture, that we em-
phatically protest against the action of the Agricultural Land Grant
Board, in replacing the college lands in the market without first con-
sulting the management of the college as to the effect of such action
upon the endowment fund of the college.
[Repairs, Prof. Breck.]
Resolved that the cistern at Prof. Breckenridge's house be repair-
er[ed?], the front door half glazed, the question of drainage for the house
specially refered to the committee on water and sewage, as appointed a-
bove, and that two rooms be papered and painted. .
[ " Prof. Vedder.]
Also that certain kalsomining, papering and painting of rooms at
Prof. Vedder's house be authorized as requested.
[Corner Stone]
It was resolved that a corner stone be provided at an expense of
not to exceed $30. nad [and?] laid with appropriate ceremonies at the Botani-
cal Laboratory, under the direction of the President and Dr. Beal.
[Shaw Garden Cel.]
It was resolved that Mr. Garfield, Dr. Beal and Prof. Taft be au-
thorized to attend as delegates, representing this college, at the Shaw
Garden celebration in St. Louis, during the May vacation.

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[Begin page 622]

[World's Fair
Encampment]
Resolved that a committee be appointed to take all necessary steps
to secure the cooperation of other institutions concerned, and to rep-
resent to Congress and the War Department the desirability of a nation-
al appropriation for payment of transportation, ten days rations, tent
and other camp equipment for a ten day's encampment at the World's Fair
of the cadets from all the military detail colleges in the country, and
that this committee have authority to take such journeys and have such
printing done in prosecution of the objects specified, as in their
judgment shall be necessary. Mr. Garfield and the secretary appointed.
[Coal Ashes, abs.]
It was resolved that Prof. Taft be requested to use the coal ashes
so far as practicable, as an absorbent in the privies around the ground
[Holden Saly.]
Also that P.G.Holdens salary be at the rate of $1000. per year,
from and after the opening of the next college year, and that his title
from now on be Assistant Agriculturalist.
[Shingling barns.]
Also that the secretary have the metal roofs of College Hall and
Williams Hall painted.
Adjourned to Wednesday, June 8, 1892 at 7:30 P.M.

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Agricultural College, Mich.,
May 26, 1892, 2:00 P.M.
[College lands]
Special meeting of the committee of conference on the subject of
college lands: Present, Messrs. Chamberlain, Garfield, Butterfield,
Phelps, Pres. Clute and the secretary. Mr. Chamberlain was elected
chairman pro tem.
[Ins. Ordinance.]
It was resolved that the President be authorized to secure insur-
ance on the arms and equipments belonging to the United States and held
by the college.
[Temp. Milit. Instr.]
Also that the President be authorized to to engage temporary as-
sistance to command the drill corps pending the arrival of the new de-
tail.
[Temp. Grand Stand]
Also that the students be permitted to provide temporary seating
arrangements for the accommodation of their guests at Field Day.
[Culbertson Sale.]
Resolved that Prof. Harwood and a member of the farm committee be
authorized to attend the Culbertson sale of Hereford cattle at Chicago.
Also, that if no member demurred, the next meeting of the board be
June 15th instead of June 8th.
Evening session:
[Land Grant Conf.]
The committee had an audience with the Land Grant Board and pre-
sented reasons for reappraisal before throwing back upon the market of
the College Land Grant Lands. Of the Land Grant Board, Governor Winans
Land Commissioners Schaffer, Sec'y of State Blacker and Atty. Gen'l El-
lis were present.
After the conference, the committee adjourned.
Lansing, June 15, 1892.
Regular Board meeting, deferred by general consent from June 8th.
Absent, Gov. Winans and Mr. Phelps. Minutes of the meetings of Apr. 27
and 28 were read and approved.
Minutes of the special committee meeting of May 26 were read and
adopted as the action of the Board.
Adjourned to the college at 8:30 A.M.

Agricultural College, June 16, '92
9:A.M.
Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Prep. Class]
The resolution of Pres. Clute recommending a preparatory class,
was defeated.
[Type written Lectures.]
It was resolved as the sense of the Board, " That it is desirable
to so modify the plan of giving instruction at the college, as to place
in the hands of the students copies of the lectures now delivered in
the class rooms, these to take the place of text-books,and to be sub-
stituted for the usual notes taken by the students of the lectures de-
livered by the professor in charge. To this end, we hereby authorize
Pres. Clute to employ a type-writer at his discretion whose duty it
shall be to prepare and furnish copies of the professors' lectures for
students' use; and that the President be requested to report back to
this Board from time to time, the success of the plan, with such recom-
mendations as he shall see fit."
[Phys. Dept. Eng.]
It was resolved that the expenditure of $465. for a boiler and en-
gine for the Physical Department be authorized.
[Lighting Armory.]
Also that under the direction of the Prof. of Physics, and the
Sec'y., the Armory and Chapel be lighted by electricity.
[Advertising]
The question of advertising was referred to Messrs. Butterfield,
Glidden and Garfield.

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[Dr. Shanks bills.]
The committee on Finance recommended that the college pay no part
of the bills of Dr. Shank for services in attending students this
spring. The report was accepted and adopted.
[Leonard Corn
Harvester.]
It was resolved that a Leonard Corn Harvester and platform for
wagon, price $60., be ordered on trial, to be paid for only if satis-
factory.
[Appraisal of Lands]
Resolved that the Commissioner of he State Land Office be request
ed to advance the price of all college lands located in the counties of
Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manis-
tee,Montmorency, Otsego and Wexford, 50 % above the present appraised
value.
[Plat of Farm.]
Also that previous to the next meeting the Sec'y have prepared a
plat of the farm to be hung up in the Board office.
Recess for dinner.
1:00 P.M
Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Geo. Krentel.]
The committee on employees reported, recommending that the wages
of Mr. Geo. Krentel be raised to $2.25 per day. The recommendation was
not approved.
[Prof. Taft.]
The request of Prof. Taft for $100. Library money was laid over.
His request for a glass in his kitchen door was granted.
[Labels]
It was resolved that the matter of labels be referred back to Prof
Taft, with the request for a report on the whole subject at the next meeting.
[Sewer pipe]
It was resolved that the Sec'y, in consultation with Prof. Vedder,
be authorized to buy a carload of sewer pipe.
[Furman Heater.]
Also that Prof. Taft be authorized to procure a Furman Hot Water
Heater for the Libarary building.
Also, that when we adjourn, it be to Wednesday, July, 13, 7:30 P.M
[Uniforms]
Resolved that the students be required to provide themselves with
uniforms for military duty.
[Room Inspec.]
Resolved that the Commandant of Cadets be instructed to conduct
regular and thorough inspection of all rooms occupied by students.
[Bot'y Basement.]
Resolved that all the basement floors of the Botanical Laboratory
be made of cement.
[Cold water Fair.]
Resolved that the invitation to exhibit at the Coldwater fair be
respectfully declined.
[Advertising]
Also that the President be authorized to expend $100. in advertis-
ing the college for the opening of the college year and for the next
spring term. .
[Bookcase. Prs. Off.]
Also that a book and pamphlet case be constructed across the east
side of the President's outer office.
[Road work.]
Resolved that the college teams do three days work each in hauling
gravel onto the roads early in October next, under the direction of the
pathmaster.
[Entomol. Spec.]
Resolved that the entomological collections be increased by the
purchase of 250 species not now in the collection, at 10¢ each, from H.
F.Wickham, Iowa City, Iowa; to be paid from Department funds.
[Zoöl Case.]
Also that a case costing $75. be authorized for the Zoological
Laboratory, to be paid for with department funds.
[Birds' Eggs.]
Also that the same department be authorized to purchase $25. worth
of bird's eggs with department funds.
[Painting Farm H.]
Resolved that the outside woodwork of the Farm House be painted.
[Honey anal.]
Resolved that Prof. Cook have authority to send samples of honey
to Washington and to Kentucky for analysis, provided the only expense
be the express charges; and that Dr. Kedzie be instructed to analyze a
similar set of samples.
[Dr. K. Book case.]
Resolved that a book case be purchased from ex-president Willets
for Dr. Kedzie's office, at a cost of $30.


[Agr'l Chemists.]
Also that Dr. Kedzie be delegated to attend the annual meeting of
official Agricultural Chemists.
[Lumber Shed.]
Also that the Mechanical Department be authorized to erect a shed
for the storage of lumber.
[Electroliers]
Also that electroliers be provided for the Library room and the
hall leading to it.
[Philomaetheans]
The request of the Philomaetheans for a room was laid on the table
till the next meeting.
[Chem'l Expts.]
The committe[e?] on Experiment Station recommended certain work pro-
poased by the Chemical Dep't of the station, as follows:-
I. Investigation fo the influence of copper sulphate as used in
ordinary Bordeaux mixture, in removing potash from the soil and thus
reducing the fertility.
II. Does copper sulphate diminish soil fertility and injure the
plant when used in ordinary Bor deaux mixture?
III. Examination of a number of fruits that have been treated with
insecticides and fungicides to determine whether such ripened fruits
contain copper or arsenic in injurious quantities, both when treated
with the dose used at the college and with larger doses. reommended

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and used elwewhere. The following fruits to be treated and furnished
by the Horticultureal Dep't and analyzed by the Chemical Dep't:-
(a) Currants,--(insecticides).
(b) Gooseberries, " and fungicides.
(c) Cherries and Plums, -- (insecticides).
(d) Raspberries, -- (fungicides).
(e) Strawberries, -- "
(f) Tomatoes, -- "
(g) Grapes, -- "
(h) Apples and Pears, insecticides and fungicides.

CHEMISTRY AND AGRICULTURE.
I. Composition of wheat grain as it varies from day to day from
the time of the earliest formation of the berry till dead-ripeness, the
specimens to be gathered daily and at the same hour of the day; also
the composition and feeding value of the straw at the same successive
periods.
II. The composition of milk as influenced by the food of the cow:
the nature and amount of material given off by the milk in the process
of airing, and the effect of aerating milk.



[Stock at Fair]
It was resolved that the college exhibit live stock at the State
Fair under the direction of the Farm Committee and the head of the De-
partment.
Resolved that the bull pen be renewed.
[Phys. Maps.]
Also that a set of physical maps costing $50. be provided for the
Farm Department.
[Range.]
Also that a range costing not over $50. be provided for the Farm-
house.
[Farm House Refrig.]
Also that the question of a refrigertor and a couch for the Farm-
house be referred to the Sec'y and Prof. Harwood.
[Dam gate.]
Also that the question of a gate in the dam be referred to Messrs.
Butterfield, Harwood and Vedder, to be reported upon in July.
[Wool Samples.]
Also that the question of wool samples be referred to the Farm De-
partemnt [partment?] for further information.
[Stock Pictures]
Also that the matter of frames for the cuts of live stock be laid
on the table.
Adjourned to July 13, 1892.

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Lansing, Mich., Aug. 8, '92
7:30 P.M.
Adjourned meeting of July 13; Absent, Gov. Winans, Mr. Garfield,
and the Sec'y.
Minutes of the meetings of June 15 and16 were read and approved.
Adjourned to the college at 8:30 A.M., Aug. 9


College, Aug. 9, 1892.
9:00 A.M.
Board reconvened with the same members present. Recess taken till
11:00 o'clock.
Reconvened with the same members present.
[Drill for farm.]
It was resolved that the Farm Department be authorized to purchase
a Superior drill for $80.
[Drainage.]
Resolved that the question of drainage be put over till the next
meeting.
[Wools.]
Also that the question of wools be laid on the table till mat-
ter of World's Fair exhibit is taken up.
[Cattle Sale.]
Report of Mr. Phelps as special committee to cattle sale at Chica-
go was accepted and the purchase of a heifer approved.
[Cows.]
Resolved that Prof. Harwood be given authority to purchase cows of
different breeds, as needed, with the advice and consent of the Farm
Comittee.
[Hort Labels.]
Resolved that 800 labels be authorized for the Horticultural Dep't
Recess for dinner.


2:30 P.M.
Reconvened with the same members present.
[Grass Plat.]
Resolved that the recommendation of the committee with regard to
change in grass plat be adopted, i.e., from the "Delta" to near river.
[No. 11]
Also that the drainage of No. 11 be completed.
[Microscope]
Also that $150. for stage microscopes be allowed the Botanical De-
partment.
[Gr. H. Rep.]
Also that repairs to Greenhouse be made from fund for rebuilding
greenhouse, if enough funds are left when the work on the greenhouse is
done.

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[VanD. Rooms]
Resolved that the two parlors, Nos. 1 and 2 in Suite F. of Howard
Terrace be assigned to the use of Mr. VanDervoort.
[Coryell " ]
Also that Nos. 3,4 and 5 be assigned to the use of Mr. Coryell and
that a door be cut between 4 and 5 and a sink be put in when agreed up-
on by the President and Mr. Coryell.
[McNair " ]
Resolved that Suite G be assigned to the use of Prof. Mc Nair.
[Holden, " ]
Also that Nos. 3, 4 and 5 of Suite E be assigned to the use of Mr.
P.G.Holden
[Harwood, sink]
Resolved that a sink be allowed at Prof. Harwoods.
[Φ Δ Θ Fireplace.]
Also that the Phi Delta Theta fraternity be allowed to put a fire-
place in their rooms.
[Zoöl. Tables.]
Also that six table[s] and twelve chairs be allowed the Zoological
Department.
[ " Cases.]
Also that an insect case be allowed the same department.
[Typewriter.]
Resolved that a type-writer be allowd the Secretary's office.
[Letter copier.]
Also that a roller letter copier be allowed the Director's office.
Also that 150 copies of Robinson's responsive readings be procured
[Blk. bds.]
Also that a slate black-board be allowed the Physical Department.
[Phys. App]
The following apparatus was also allowed the same department :-
2 Glass tanks, exp' ts in Light, at $3.50 $7.00
3 Mirrors " " " at $2.00 $6.00
5 Mechanical slides, " " at $5.00 $25.00
4 Hand telephones – electric, at $3.50 $14.00
10 Special Incandescent lamps, at .50 $5.00
1 Galvanized iron tank for compressed air, $10.00
[Coal Room.]
Resolved that Prof. Breckenridge be authorized to have plans made
for a coal room, at no expense to the college.
The question of repairs in the Mechanical Department was laid over
till the December meeting.
Resolved that the question of a successor to Prof. Corbin be left
with the committee on employees, with power to act.
[Salaries.]
Mr. Gulley's request for increase of salary was not granted.
Mr. Gladden's salary was raised to $600. from Sept. 1st.
Mr. Coryell's salary was raised to $500. from Sept. 1st.
Mr. Goodenough's salary was raised to $750. from Sept. 1st.
Mr. O'Bryan's salary was raised to $28. per month from June 1st.
[Hogs.]
Resolved that the hogs be disposed of.
[Theodore.]
Also that Prof. Breckenridge be authorized to employ Paul Theodore
at $2.25 per day and four students at $1.25 per day, to work during the
vacation.
[Military, filing case.]
Resolved that a Shannon filing case be allowed the Military Dep't,
and that the purchase of the same be left to the President and Lieut.
Lewis.
[Shank's bill.]
Resolved that bill of $14. of Dr. Shank be paid.
[Lowe, Asst.]
Resolved that V.H.Lowe be employed as an assistant to Prof. Cook
for the fall term, 1892, on half time, at $75. for the full term.
[Corbin's Resig]
The resignation of Prof. Corbin was accepted.
The report of Prof. Corbin on college extension was received and
placed on file.
[(illegible in original) Electives.]
Resolved that one term of Civil Engineering be added to the course
for Senior elective studies.
[ " " ]
Also that one term of Inductive Logic and one term of English Mas-
terpieces be placed in the course for one year.

["Columbian" Report]
Resolved that the report of the Board for 1892 – 3 be a special
"Columbian" report, to contain articles by competent men on the various
agricultural and horticultural resources of Michigan and on the culti-
vation of the main crops, with full reports of the condition, equipment
and work of the various departments of the college and the Experiment
Station.
[Aid Comm. on
Report.]
Also that the chairmen of the Farm committee, the Garden Committee
the Committee on the Mechanical Department, and the President of the
college, be a special committee to aid the Secretary in preparing said
"Columbian" report.
[World's Fair Com.]
Resolved that all matters in regard to the college exhibit at the
World's Fair, be referred to the World's Fair committee, - Pres. Wells,
Mr. Chamberlain and Pres. Clute.
[Larrabee.]
Resolved that Mr. Larrabee be continued till Oct. 1st. at his for-
mer salary.
Resolved that when we adjourn, it be to the Capitol, Tuesday, Sep!
13, at 7:30 P.M.
[B.S.]
On recommendation of the faculty, the degree of Bachelor of Sci-
ence ws conferred upon the following:

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Howard B. Baker, Horace B.Fuller, Thomas S.Major,
Albert N. Bateman, Albert H.Gillett William E. Palmer,
Frank Bauerle, Walter D.Groesbeck, Harvey N. Peck,
Louis C.Brooks, Clarence A.Hathaway, Bert W.Peet,
Leander Burnett, George A.Hawley, Dor N.Stowell,
Charles M. Conner, William P.Hawley, David W.Trine,
George W.Davis, Gilbert H.Hicks, Harry A.White,
George E.Ewing, John E.Hinkson, Charles R.Winegar.
Edwin J.Freeman, Mabel E.Linkletter

[M.S.]
The degree of Master of Science was conferred upon the following:
J.C.Duffey,
J.H.Smith,
W.M.Munson,
A.F.Gordon.
Adjourned to Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1892, at 7:30 P.M.
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Lansing, Mich., Sept. 13, 1892.
7:30, P.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment; absent, Gov. Winans, Mr. Gar-
field and the Secretary. Minutes of the meetings of Aug. 8 and 9 were
raed [read?] and approved.
Pres. Wells was excused and Mr. Chamberlain took the chair.
[Books for Lib'y.]
Resolved that the sum of $100. is hereby appropriated for the pur-
chase of books for the agricultural department of the Library, and $100
for books for the horticultural department of the Library.
[Winter School]
Resolved that Pres. Wells, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Chamberlain, and
Pres. Clute are hereby appointed a special committee to consider the
practicability of having at the college a winter course of instruction
specially adapted to those agriculturists who, form [from?] any cause,are una-
ble to enter the regular classes.
[McBride]
The committee on employees reported having engaged Mr. Mc Bride to
succeed Prof. Corbin at a salary of $900. without residence. Report
accepted and adopted.
[Drain No. 12.]
Resolved that the drainage of that portion of field No. 12 which
can be conducted through the present system, be completed, the work to
be done by student labor.
[Wheel Scraper.]
Resolved that a wheel scraper be authorized for the Farm Depart-
ment.
Recess taken until the call of Pres. Wells.
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Lansing, Sept. 14, '92. 7:30P.M
Reconvened; absent, Mr. Garfield, Mr. Butterfield, Gov. Winans,and
the secretary.
[Band Insts.]
The sum of $22. for repairs of instruments, and of $122.50 for new
instruments and new music was authorized for the Military Department.
[Institutes]
Resolved that sixteen institutes be held during the coming winter,
four of which shall be long ones; the short institutes not to exceed
five sessions, and the long ones not to exceed ten sessions each.
[Aldine Grate.]
Resolved that Mr. Van Dervoort be authorized to have an Aldine
Grate put in the room he is to occupy, at his own expense.
[Secy's Office.]
Resolved that Pres. Clute and Mr. Estabrook are hereby authorized
to have the front and rear offices of the Secretary properly repaired,
including painting, papering and kalsomining of both rooms, and putting
linoleum on the rear room.
[Repair rooms at
How. Terr.]
Resolved that Pres. Clute be authorized to have the rooms to be
occupied by Messrs. Mc Nair, Van Dervoort and Coryell, kalsomined and
painted.
[Hist. Office]
Resolved that when Mr. Gladden removes to the Sub-faculty building
the room now occupied by him in the Horticultural Laboratory be assign-
ed to the Professor of History and Political Economy as an office.
[Davis, lv. of Abs.]
Resolved that Mr. G.C.Davis be granted leave of absence during the
winter for purposes of study.
[Mrs. Landon Sink]
Resolved that a small sink with water connections be put into Mrs.
Landon's room.
[Straw Mill]
Resolved that a mill for grinding straw for chemical analysis be
bought for the Experiment Station, at an expense of $50.
On motion, adjourned to Oct. 5th ( Wednesday ), at 7:30 P.M.
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Lansing, Oct, 5, 1892, 7:30, P.M.
Board met pursuant to adjournment; absent, Pres. Wells, Mr. Glid-
den, Gov. Winans, Mr. Garfield and the Secretary. On motion, Mr. Cham-
berlain took the chair.
Minutes of the meetings of Sept. 13 and 14 were read and approved.
[Hort. Repairs etc.]
It was resolved that the Horticultural Department be authorized to
build several small bins for fertilizers, in the tool room of the sta-
ble at the Hort. Dept. barn, to provide bins and racks for storing of
crates of potatoes in the cellar of the Laboratory, to relay the drains
through the low land east of the Farmhouse, with 3" tile and to secure
one dozen hot-bed sash for use at the Greenhouse.
[Weather Signals]
Resolved that the weather signals be displayed from a staff to be
erected near the Agricultural Laboratory, or on some building in its
vicinity, under the direction of the President and Prof. Harwood.
[Am. Hort. Socy]
Bill of Prof. Taft for attending the meeting of the American Hort-
icultural Society at Chicago, was allowed.
[Office of Botanist.]
It was resolved that the committe[e] on Experiment Station be request
ed to confer with Dr. Beal regarding a room in the new Botanical Build-
ing for the office of the Botanist of the Station, and to assign for
such use the room that may be agreed upon.
[Bot. Bld'g Picture.]
Resolved that a picture of the new Botanical Building, similar to
those of other buildings now on hand, be procured for the next catalog,
and when received, its use be granted for insertion in one issue of the
Speculum
[Insect Cases]
Resolved that 50 insect cases, similar to ones now used, be pro-
cured for the entomological exhibit at the Columbian Exposition, same
to be paid for from the "World's Fair Fund".


The resolution to appropriate $300. each to the Mechanical, Mathe-
matical and Physical Departments for the purchase of books for the gen-
eral library, was laid on the table till the next meeting.
[Mounts.]
Resolved that $25. be appropriated to mount drawings from the Zo-
ological Department, for the Columbian Exposition.
[Insects]
Resolved that $15. be appropriated for the purchase of insects
from H.F.Wickham.
[Space at Fair]
Resolved that the "World's Fair Directors" be earnestly requested
to provide more space for the exhibits of educational institutions, so
that sufficient room may be afforded for a liberal display from the Ag-
ricultural College, and that the President ask for 4000 feet of space.
[Leaves of Abs.]
Resolved that Prof. Breckenridge, Prof. Vedder, and Mr. Hicks be
granted leave of absence from the college during the winter vacation.
Also that Dr. Beal be excused from class and institute work during
the winter vacation.
[Bot'l Furniture]
Action regarding the purchase of furniture, etc., for the Botani-
cal Department, was postponed till the next meeting.
[Buildings near Grounds.]
Resolved that Pres. Wells, Pres. Clute and Mr. Chamberlain consti-
tute a committee to consider the question of encouraging outside par-
ties to undertake the building of houses near the college, for the ac-
commodation of employees and students, with the idea of eventually do-
ing away with the dormitory system.
[Stove at Farm H.]
Resolved that the President and Prof. Harwood look up the necessi-
ty of a stove at the Farmhouse, and provide the same if necessary.
[Harness.]
Resolved that a new harness for the Farm Department be purchased
under the direction of the Farm Committee.
[Mach. shop. Asst.]
Resolved that an assistant be engaged in the Machine Shop at a
per year
salary not to exceed $500. ^ for the remainder of this year, $600. for
the next year, and $750. thereafter.
[Mech. Off. Clerk.]
Resolved that a clerk be engaged for the Mechanical Department, at
a salary of $35. per month.
[Curtiss Salary.]
Resolved that $150. be allowed Mr. Curtiss, per year, in lieu of
rooms now furnished.
[N.O. meeting.]
Prof Harwood
Resolved that Pres. Wells, Mr. Chamberlain ^ and Pres. Clute be del-
egates to the meeting of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations,
at New Orleans in November.


[Libri time & Saly.]
Resolved that the Librarian be expected to give to the Library her
entire time, with the exception of four weeks of vacation during the
year, and that her salary be fixed at $625. per year, beginning with
Sept. 1st.
[Cataloguing Liby]
Resolved that Pres. Clute be authorized to secure for six months,
a competent expert to classify and arrange the Library, and to carry
forward the work of cataloging, as far as possible.
[Purchases & Accts.]
Resolved that the system of purchasing supplies and auditing bills
for the college be referred to a committee of three, with Pres. Wells
for transacting college business; and that pending such report, all the
bills for the several departments shall be made and approved by the
heads of the departments. Pres. Wells, Mr. Butterfield and Mr. Phelps
were appointed as the committee.

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[Pay on bldgs.]
Resolved that Mr. Chamberlain, Pres. Clute and Mr. Estabrook be
appointed to examine the new buildings at the college and allow such
payments as may, in their judgment, be made, pending the acceptance of
the buildings by the Board.
Adjourned to meet Monday, December 12th, at 7:30 P.M.


Lansing, Mich, Dec. 13, 1892.

[Dr. Abbot's
death]
Board met pursuant to adjournment; all present but the Governor.
Pres.Wells announced the death of Dr.Abbot.
[Resolutions]
It was resolved that Pres.Wells and Mr.Garfield be a committee to
draft suitable resolutions, expressing the sentiment of the Board upon
this event.
The minutes of the meeting of Oct. 3 were read and approved.
It was resolved that the action of that meeting ( at which there
was no quorum) be adopted as the action of the Board.
[Bot'l Labty
accepted.]
It was resolved that the Botanical Laboratory be accepted, and the
settlement made by the architect and secretary, with the contractor,Mr.
P.F.Cleveland, be approved.
Adjourned to 9 A.M. at the college.

Agricultural College, 9 A.M. Dec. 14, 1892.
Board reconvened; same members present.

[Dr. Grange,
W's. F.]
It was resolved that, in view of the shortness of time, the added
expenses and the large amount of work involved, which would unavoidably
interfere with his college work, it is not expedient that Dr.Grange ac-
cept the position tendered him on the Experiment Station Department of
the World's Fair.
[Requisitions on
W.F. Com.]
It was resolved that the Secretary be instructed to immediately
make requisition on the World's Fair Commission for the amounts agreed
upon for an exhibition at the World's Fair; viz. $500. for wax models
and $3000. for general exhibit.
[L.D. Watkins]
Pres.Wells read two letters from L.D.Watkins relative to injury to
bicycle from fumigation. It was resolved that Pres.Wells be instructed
to notify Mr.Watkins that the bill has been considered by the Board of
Agriculture and the same disallowed, and that the Baord [Board] considered that
it would be improper for them to pay any bill presented in connection
with implied threats.
[Plant trays]
It was resolved that not to exceed $40. be spent from Garden Spec-
ial Appropriation for trays for plant growing.
[Road & college
gates]
Resolved that Prof.Taft be authorized to open, at his discretion,a
drive way for the convenience of college people, in the vicinity of the
arboretum, to close the gate north of Howard Terrace and place a gate
with suitable fastenings at the east entrance, with a notice at the
west gate, forbidding conveyances the use of our drives in crossing the
college grounds, without business upon the grounds; to the end that the
college driveways shall be used solely for the purposes intended in
making them.
[Salaries]
The committee on employees reported on several requests for advance
in salary, recommending that they be not granted. The report was ac-
cepted and adopted.
[Lantern etc
for Inst's]
Resolved that Prof. Woodworth be authorized to procure for use at
Farmers' Institutes, the following: One lantern microscope,$25., one ver-
tical attachment, $50.,slides, screens, etc. $25. total,$100.
[Office of Agrlst.]
The committee on Experiment Station reported unfavorably on a re-
quest for furnishing the office of the Agriculturalist. Report accept-
ed and adopted.
[Vety Dept]
The request of the Veterinary Department for apparatus was laid on
the table.
[Retrenchment]
Resolved that the President of the college be, and is hereby re-
quested to instruct the heads of all departments to at once reduce the
expenses to a minimum and to cut off all extra labor, and in arranging
plans for conducting their departments to have in view the fact that the
funds of the college are so reduced as to demand retrenchment in all di-
visions of college work.
[Bill on
Farmer's Inst]
It was resolved that a committee consisting of Mr.Garfield and Sec-
reatry [retary] Reynolds be appointed to draft a bill to present to the Legisla-
ture, embodying the views of the Board on Farmers' Institutes.

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[Bill to transfer
College Lands]
It was resolved that the Land Grant committee be authorized to in-
vestigate the management of the college lands and requested to draft a
bill to transfer the powers and duties of the Land Grant Board to the
State Board of Agriculture.
[Ex. Sta. Horse.]
It was resolved that the Experiment Station horse be bought by the
college Farm Department, the value to be fixed by the committees on
Farm Department and Experiment Station.
[ " " Farm work]
It was resolved that the committees on Farm Department and Experi-
ment Station determine the price at which Experiment Station term work
shall be charged for by the Farm Department.
Adjourned to 9 A.M. at the Capitol.

Lansing,Mich, Dec.15, 1892.
Board reconvened with the same members present.
[Dairy building]
It was resolved that, in the judgment of the Board, it is not ex-
pedient to ask the Legislature for a dairy building.
[Appropriations]
Also that $275. be put in the estimates for a team and harness for
the Farm Department.
Also that $200. be asked for fencing for the Farm Department.
Also that $500. be asked for drainage for two years.
Also that $500.be asked for Mechanical Department equipment.
Also that $4000.be asked for walks and graveled roads.
Also that $250.be asked for a team for the Garden Department.
Also that $12,000.be asked for repairs on buildings,steam and wat-
er works.
Also that $1000.be asked for furnishing and equipping the Botani-
cal Laboratory.
Also that $225.be asked for cases for the general museum.
Also that $2000. be asked for the Library.
It was resolved that a special bill be presented to the Legisla-
ture, asking them to appropriate for Farmers' Institutes $1000. for the
winter of 1892-3, $3000. for the winter of 1893-4 and $3000. for the
winter of 1894-5.
It was resolved that $1500.be asked for a Foundry and for enlarg-
ing the Blacksmith shop.
Also the $300.be asked for additional sheds.
Also that $500.be asked for fitting up rooms and closet in the Ag-
ricultural laboratory for the use of the State Board of Agriculture.
Also that $1000.be asked for a gallery on the north side of the
Library.
Also that $500.be asked for an addition to the dwelling of the
Professor of Horticulture.
Also that $2500.be asked for building and furnishing a Hospital.
Also that $1000.be asked for a sewer system on the college grounds.
Also that $300.be asked for an outhouse at Wells Hall.
Also that $8000.be asked for student labor.
[World's Fair]
It was resolved that the participation of the different departments
of the college and Experiment Station in the Eductional, Experiment
Station, Agricultural and Horticultural and Cooperative exhibits at the
Columbian Exposition be referred to the committee on Columbian Exposi-
tion, with power to act.
[Inst. lecturers]
Resolved that all applications for lectures at Farmers' institutes
during the present season, be referred to the President of the college
with power to act, and that he send only where the expenses are paid by
the localities concerned.
[93 Commencement.]
Resolved that the next Commencement be held on Wednesday, August
9 and that the times for examinations at the end of the next summer
term be referred to the Faculty, with power to act.
[93 Fall term.]
Resolved that the fall term, 1893, begin on Wednesday, Aug,30, at 8
o'clock.P.M. when
[Hymn book]
Resolved that the Faculty shall determine upon a hymn book for use
in the college chapel, the Secretary be authorized to procure the same.



[Sesser negatives]
Resolved that Prof.Holdsworth be given charge of the negatives of
the college scenes and life recently taken by Mr.Sesser and of any oth-
ers of a similar kind that may be owned by the college in the future.
[ " pictures]
Also that Prof.Holdsworth be uathorized [authorized?] to sell photographs taken
from the college negatives at 25% above the cost of printing and mount-
ing.
[Lantern views]
Resolved that all stereopticon views owned by the college now, or
that may be received in the future, be deposited with the Professor of
Physics for safe keeping and that the same be loaned by him to any heads
of departments for use.

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[Reading circle
course.]
Resolved that Pres.Clute, Prof.Taft and Prof.Harwood are hereby
appointed a committee to assist a committee of the State Grange in pre-
paring a course of readings for individuals and circles, in Agriculture,
Horticulture, Veterinary Home-making and the sciences and literature al-
lied therewith, provided there is no cost to the college except for pos-
tage and printing.
[Fac. row wood lot.]
Moved that Prof.Taft is hereby authorized to repair the fence a-
round the wood lot north of Faculty Row so that horses may be turned
into the lot. Laid on the table.
[Paper on Dr. Abbot.]
Resolved that Pres.Clute is hereby requested to prepare a paper on
the Life and Servises of Dr.Abbot for publication in the next report.
[Picture Dr. A.]
Resolved that a photogravure of Ex-President Abbot be procured for
insertion in the next report.
It was resolved that when we adjourn, it be to Tuesday, Jan.3, '93
at 7:30 P.M.
[Mailing list]
It was resolved that the secretary place the printing of the bul-
letin mailing list at his discretion.
Adjourned.


EXPERIMENT STATION.
Agricultural College,March 6,1891.

Special meeting at the call of the Director of the Station.Presen[t]
Clute,Davenport,Tart,Cook,Beal,Kedzie,and the Secretary.Reading
of minutes dispensed with.
The question of an exhibit at the World's Fair in con-
nection with the U.W.Experiment Stations of the U.S.Dep't. of
Agriculture,was discussed.
It was resolved as the sense of the Council that the E
Experiment Station assistants shall be expected to do 8 hours
work per day for 6 days in the week.
It was resolved that when we adjourn it be to 4 P.M.
Tuesday March 17.
The Council then adjourned.
EXPERIMENT STATION,
Agricultural College,
March 17, 1891.

Special meeting as per adjournment. All present. Reading of min-
utes om