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Date: 1897

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Transcript: Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – 1897

[Begin page 173]

Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at College
Thursday, February 25th 1897
Present: Mr Wells, Garfield, Moore, Monroe, Bird, Marston
President Snyder and Secretary.
[Franklin Well elected
President.]
On motion of Mr Garfield, Mr Franklin Wells was elected
President for the ensuing two years.
[IH Butterfield
elected Secy]
On motion IH Butterfield was elected Secretary
[PF Davis elected
Treasurer.]
On motion Mr P.F. Davis was elected Treasurer of the
Board, with the understanding that 3% Shall be allowed
on daily Balances of College funds in Bank.
[CJ Monroe Vice Pres]
On motion CJ. Monroe was elected Vice President.
[Minutes approved.]
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
President Snyder presented a report from the Director of
Experiment Station, which was received and ordered placed
on file
[Prof Agrl College
on Special short
course]
President Snyder presented report of Prof of Agriculture
on special short courses. This was recorded and ordered placed on file

[End page 173]

[Begin page 174]

[Request for purchase
of corn sheller, wagon,
& soil apparatus]
Also request for purchase of a corn sheller, Wagon and
soil apparatus. the latter at a cost of 7500 was referred
to Farm Committee.
A recess was taken until Friday morning at 8 am

________________

Friday morning Feby 26. 1897
Board met at 830 am
Same members present.


[Standing committees
appointed]
President Wells announced committees as follows:
Finance Garfield, Bird
Farm Management Marston, Bird
Botany and Horticulture Garfield, Monroe
Employees Monroe, Moore, Snyder
Buildings and College Property Moore, Monroe.
Institutes Monroe, Garfield
Mechanical Moore, Marston
Veterinary Bird, Marston.
Military Marston, Moore.
Land Grant Bird, Garfield
Experiment Station Garfield, Moore
Weather Service Monroe, Marston
Library Bird, Garfield
[Draft of Bill
for Institutes]
A draft of Bill for appropriation for Institutes was presented
by Supt. of Institutes, asking for an appropriation of $600000
each for the years 1897 and 1898, which was approved
[Piano of
Delta Tau Delta
Fraternaty]
It was resolved that President Snyder be authorized to
examine the Piano belonging to Delta Tau Delta Fraternity,
and purchase in his discretion.
[Board expense
accounts.]
[Exhibit of College
at Tennessee Centennial]
The matter of Board expense accounts unpaid was left
with the Finance Committee. The matter of College exhibit at
Tennessee Centennial Exposition was refered to President of
Board and President of College.
The following resolution was offered.
[Relating to
the publishing
of bulletins.]
Resolved, As the sense of this Board that the bulletins of the
Experiment Station should be issued with some regularity, and
that the council of the Station is hereby requested to consider the
feasilbity of so arranging the publications of bulletins as to provide
for one each month, according to the spirit of section 2 of the law
under which our bulletins are printed.
[Relating to
short summer
course]
It was Resolved, that the Faculty of the college is hereby
requested to consider the feasibility of giving a short Summer
course in Normal instruction along Agricultural lines,

[End page 174]

[Begin page 175]

adapted to the use of teachers in rural schools, and report to
the Board at next meeting.
[Relating to Bill
relating to Agrl
Course in District
schools.]
It was resolved that Mr Garfield, President Snyder and
Mr Bird be appointed a committee to confer with the
introducer of the Bill relating to a course in District
Schools to be called the Agricultural College course.
[Natural
Science for
District Schools]
It was Resolved, That it seems equally desirable to bring
the rural schools in touch with the Agricultural College, and
to reach the individual farms with the results of work
at the Experiment Station. In order to make both the
College and Station most effective it is important to reach
the people, old and young, with something of practical
value that emanates from the Institutions :- to this end
the Board of Agriculture desires to call attention of the
College Faculty and council of the Station to the desirability
of putting into book or pamphlet form, lessons in
familiar science as applied to rural occupations, to be
used as reading text for advanced classes in our rural
schools, to report at next meeting of Board.
[Prof Noble]
Request of Prof Noble for leave of absence during spring
term was referred to the President with power to act.
[Prof Hedrick asked
leave of absence]
Prof. Hedrick asked for leave of absence for Fall term.
Referred to President, with power.
[Prof Mumford
asks for leave of
absence]
Prof Mumford requested leave of absence from May 15,
to beginning of Fall term. Referred to the President
and Prof. Smith, with power to act.
[Purchase of corn
sheller, wagon & soil
apparatus ordered.]
The Farm Committee reported recomending that the Farm
Department be authorized to purchase a corn sheller,
wagon and soil apparatus.



[Advertising
committee consists
of Pres, Secy &
field Agent]
It was Resolved That the advertising Committee of the
College shall consist of the President, Secretary and College
Field Agent. The Field Agent shall be clerk of the committees
and may be required to perform the detail duties of the
committee. He shall be furnished with sufficient clerical
help to properly perform said duties.
[Management of
MAC Record]
Resolved further. That beginning with the next Term,
the advertising committee of the College shall have the
business management of the M.A.C. Record: that the size
of the paper be reduced, as soon as practicable, to four
pages of about the present size:- that all outside advertising
be eliminated as soon as practicable: and the expense
of publishing be reduced to the lowest possible limit consis-
tent with good busines management and in compliance with
Postal regulations.

[End page 175]

[Begin page 176]

[Legislative
committee]
Mr Garfield and the Secretary were appointed Legislative
Committee.
[next meeting
april 7.]
It was resolved to hold the next meeting Wednesday
evening April 7th at 730 PM.
[Military]
It was resolved that the President be authorized to expend
not to exceed $5000 in his discretaion, out of the appropriation
to Military Department, for athletic apparatus.
[40th anniversary
of college]
It was resolved that the President, with two associates to
be selected by himself, be a committee to arrange for the
40th Anniversary of the opening of the college.
Adjourned.


Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at College Wednesday
evening April 7th 1897

Present. Pres. Wells Mr. Garfield, Monroe, Moore,
Bird, Marston, President Snyder and Secretary.

[Minutes approved.]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

[College land]
President Snyder presented a communication from
Mr Ingerson, relating to College lands, which was
placed on file: also request of Dr Beal for approval
of Sale of microscopes to Farm Department, Sale authorized

[Bulletins]
A report from the Station Councel regarding regularity in
issuing bulletins was presented. The report was received
and ordered placed on file
Adjourned to Thursday at 815 AM


Thursday April 8. 1897, Board met at 830 AM
Same members present

[Assignment of
rooms to Society's]
It was Resolved That the Delta Tau Delta rooms in
Williams Hall be assigned to the Columbian Society.
and that the rooms in Wells Hall now used by the Columbian,
be assigned to the Fironian Society.

It was Resolved, That the matter of assistant in Women's
Department be referred to committee on employees, to report at
this meeting

[End page 176]

[Begin page 177]

[Thorn Smith]
Moved that the Salary of Thorne Smith as assistant in
Chemistry be placed at $60000. Lost.

[Microscopes]
The expenditure of $10000 for microscopes was authorized
for Entomological Department out of appropriation to that department

[Burglary of
Vault in Secys
office]
Damage to vault and robbery of same by burglary on night
of April 6th, was reported by the Secretary. The repair of vault
left
and purchase of safe was ^ with Chairman of Finance Committee
and Secretary.


[Tuberculosis]
Dr Grange and Director Smith were invited before
the Board to confer regarding the work in tuberculosis.

A recess was taken to 130 PM

Board met at 130 PM

[Tuberculosis]
Director Smith and Dr Grange appeared and
explained condition of work on tuberculosis.

[Buildings]
The committee on Buildings and Property, to whom
was referred the matter of building a viranda on Dr
Beal's house, reported adversely. The same committee
reported that no recommendation could be made for
any expenditure of money in connection with the boys
Bath house.

[Next meeting
May 4th.]
It was Resolved, That, the next meeting be held Tuesday,
May 4th at 730 PM.

A recess was taken to evening

Evening

[Military]
The Committee on Military reported, recommending
certan repairs in Armory, adopted, to be done under
direction of Secretary.

[Military]
On motion $50.00 was transferred from the Special
appropriation for athletics to the general fund apportioned
to the Military Department

[End page 177]

[Begin page 178]

The following was adopted

[Relative to the
deposit of funds
& use of vault]
Resolved, That, after this date the College will not receive
funds on deposit except from students or students association
or from those who have bills due or soon to become due to the
College. nor allow its [vauts?] or safes to be used for the
purpose of storing private funds, or valuables.

The following was adopted:

[Payment of
bills by Secy]
Resolved. That, after this date all bills against the
College. presented for payment at the office of the Secretary
shall be paid by checks or bills of exchange, unless it shall
be more convenient for the Secretary to pay the same in currency

The following was adopted.

[Relative to
Student labor.]
Resolved. That, in constructing the act which appropriates
money for required labor at the college, the Board hereby
authorizes the Secretary to pay properly certified bills for
Student labor. not performed in the regular hours, provided
the hours of labor shall not exceed the required number
and shall not exceed in rate of payment that named in
resolution of the Board, and provided also that said labor could
not be performed in regular hours because of the requirements
of educational labor.
Adjourned.

Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at College
May 4. 1897.

Present. President Wells, Mr Garfield, Moore, Monroe Bird
Marston Pres Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield

[Minutes]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

[C.E. Marshall
for leave of absence]
President Snyder presented request of C.E. Marshall for leave
of absence for Six Weeks from July 7. for study. Granted.

[Relative to pur-
chase of bottles
for museum]
Request of Prof Barrows for purchase of bottles for Museum
not to exceed $10000 from apportionment, was allowed

[End page 178]

[Begin page 179]



[Relative to
Mechanical Dept]
Mechanical Departments requested for purchase of wood working
tools. $12500; Bench Lathe 15000; and typewriter. Referred to committee
on Mechanical Department

[Relative to
Hospital]
The President presented request for use of Hospital. Referred
to committee on employees, to report at this meeting.

A recess was taken to 9 AM. Wednesday

Wednesday 9 AM.

Called to order by Vice Pres Monroe.

[Bulletins]
President Snyder called up matter of familiar science
bulletin books for district schools. Referred to Mr. Garfield to
report later

[Request of
Prof. Woodworth]
President presented request of Prof Woodworth to attend
meeting of Electric Light Association, at Niagara Falls June 8 – 9
also request for additional apparatus for Physical Dept
All put over till next meeting

It was moved that Mr Westcott be made Asst Prof.
of Mechanical Engineering, at a Salary of $1000.00 Motion lost

[Relative to
Instruction in
Music.]
It was moved that instrumental music be made elective
in Women's course for two years. the course to be arranged
by the President of the College, and to consist of not more
than one lesson per week, with one hour per day for
practice Instruction to be furnished by the College, but
fee to be collected for use of instrument.
This resolution refers only to students taking the regular
Women's course, and not having more than two conditions

[Fees for
music]
Resolved That fees be collected from classes in cooking, in such
amount as may be determined by the President.

[Board Room]
Resolved, That, the President is authorized to use the Board
rooms in Agricultural Laboratory in case of sickness of students
if needed for balance of this term or until the Hospital can
be used for that purpose

[End Page 179]

[Begin page 180]

The following was adopted

[Relative to
the State Board
Faculty and
Alumni]
Resolved, That, it is the unanimous beleif of the members
of this Board that the continued prosperity and future growth
of this College will, of necessity, be largely dependant upon
the loyal and practical support given it by the Alumni:
and that the best means of securing such support is to bring
about a feeling of earnest and active co operation between
the State Board and Faculty, and the Alumni.
Be it further Resolved, that, in accordance with the spirit
manifested in the foregoing resolution, the State Board of
Agriculture hereby suggests and recomends that at the
business meeting of the Alumni to be held at the College
June 17, there be elected from the Alumni an Advisory Council,
of six members, whose duty it shall be to confer together from
time to time upon the general welfare of the Institution
And, finally be it Resolved, by this Board in regular
session, that we hereby extend to such Advisory Council, as
soon as it shall be organized, an invitation to meet with us
at least once each year, and as much oftener as said
Council shall consider desirable, for the purpose of mutual
conference upon all matters pertaining to the work of the College.

[Relative to
additional
appropriation
for Physical
Department]
Mr Garfield, of the Finance Committee, reported on the matter
of additional apportionment for Physical Departments for
present six months as follows
We can simply regret that the apportionment of funds to
the Physical Departments for the current six months is
so far consumed as to render this request necessary. The
present condition of College finances will not justify a
further appropriation of funds to any department until
the regular apportionment of funds, June 30.th for the
subsequent half year.

The following preamble and resolution was adopted

[Relative to
trienual
meeting of the
Alumni]
The occurrence of the triennial meeting of the Alumni
suggests that the Board of Agriculture should extend to
our visitors on that occasion certain hospitalities appropriate
to the anniversary and an estimate of the expense of badges,
music, and banquet has been placed at about 16000. the
generosity of the attachers of the College will undoubtedly
care for a portion of this amounts but the Board desire to

[End page 180]

[Begin pge 181]

assist and to this end it is.

Resolved. That. an appropriation of $10000 from current
funds is hereby authorized to be added to the local subscription
to care for the necessary expense connected with the Alumni
reunion

The following was offered and adopted.

[Relative to
Books or bulletins
for use in
rural Schools]
Resolved. That, in carrying out the spirit of the resolution
of two meetings ago, concerning the preparation of bulletins
suitable to be used in rural schools for dissemination of scientific
information of value in rural ife, the Faculty of the College
and Council of the Experiment Station is hereby authorized to
prepare, at the earliest possible opportunity, through a
committee, a bulletin having this end in view, and
Submit it to this Board for approval.

[Mechnical
Dept. appr-
opriation]
The Committee of Mechanical Departments reported.
recomending that the Mechanical Department be allowed
to expend for wood-working tools, 12500 a Bench Lathe 150.
and typewriter, 10000 Recomendation adopted.

A recess was taken to 4. P.M.

4 OClock PM. Board met, same members present.



[Relative to
tuberculous tests]
Dr Grange and Prof Smith appeared before the Board in
reference to the recent tuberculin test of cattle, and made
recommendations regarding the management of cattle.

[Management of
cattle]
It was Resolved, That, the management of the cattle
relating to tuberculosis be left with Prof Smith to act in
his judgment.

[Related to
College Labor]
It was Resolved That, hereafter all manual labor upon
the College premises, except that performed by the regular
teamsters, both during the college year and vacation,
be furnished to the students, providing competent students
apply for same.

[Fironian
Society]
It was Resolved, that, the Fironian Society be requested
to vacate the rooms in Wells Hall

[End page 181]

[Begin page 182]

[Y.M.C.A. &
Fironian Society]
It was Resolved. That, the President of the College be requested
to make some arrangemetn regarding the joint use of
the Y.M.C.A. rooms by the Firnoian Society.

[Next meeting
June 16]
It was Resolved, That, the next meeting be held Wednesday
June 16th at 10 o'clock AM.

[Relative to
Special Winter
course]
The committee on Farm Department reported, recomending
that, if the funds will permit, arrangements be made to
give instruction in cheese making and butter making by
power. for Special courses during the next Winter
The matter was laid over till next meeting




[FC Kinney s
salary.]
It was Resolved, that, the salary of F.C. Kinney be increased
$5000 from September 1st next, in lieu of house.
"Adjourned"



Meeting State Board of Agriculture held at College
June 16th 1897.

Present. President Wells Mr. Monroe, Garfield, Moore, Bird,
Marston. President Snyder, and Secretary IH Butterfield

[Minutes]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved

[Relative to
apportionment]
It was resolved that a committee be appointed to aportion
the funds of the several departments for the next six months.

President Appointed Mr Garfield, and the Secretary.

[Cold Storage]
President, Snyder presented recomendation for cold storage
fruit house made by experiment Station council. Referred
to the committee on Experiment Station

[Relative to
Improvement]
Also a communication from Prof. Smith relating to
improvements buildings and work on the farm Referred to
Farm Committee.

[Employment]
Also request of L Dr Kedzie for employment of LS Munson
for one month in fertilizer analysis.

A recess was taken to 1.30 P.M.

[End page 182]

[Begin page 183]

Board met: Same members present

[Senior Class]
Delegation from senior class presented some matters for consideration.



[Prof WW Danuls
degree of
Doctor of Science]
It was resolved that in consideration of the valuable scientific
work done by Prof. W.W. Danuls and the honor to the College
by his work that the honorary degree Doctor of Science be
conferred on Prof Danuls.

[Relative to
Cold Storage]
The committee on experiment station reported as follows
The committee on experiment station to whom was referred
the report of the council of the experiment station concerning
the erection of a fruit house with station funds at an expense
of $100000 beg leave to recomend that the report be approved
by this Board. and that the building be erected upon plans
approved by the station council and under the immediate
direction of Prof Taft. the total expense not to exceed
$100000 and the site for the building to be chosen by
the President of the College, Prof. Smith and Prof Taft
Report adopted.

[Relative to
assistance in
the analyses of
fertilizers]
The same committee also reported.
The committee on experiment station to whom was
referred the communication of Director CD Smith concerning
assistance to the chemist of the station in connection with
the analysis of fertilizers , recomend that Mr L.S. Munson
be employed by the director of the station for one month
to assist Dr Kedzie. Adopted.

The following was adopted.
[Inventory]
Whereas the importance of promptness in perfecting the
College Inventory immediately after the close of the finan-
cial year June 30, has not usually been heeded, therefore,
Resolved that the heads of departments are hereby requested
to complete the inventory of college property and report
a copy thereof to the Secretary of this Board during the
first week in July.

[Monroe County
Institute]
Request of Monroe county Institute association for $2500
for use of association, was presented and on motion
allowed according to law. The amount to paid on approved
vouchers

[End page 183]

[Begin page 184]

The Committee on apportionment reported as follows

[Relative to
Apportionment]
Your committee charged with the duty of apportioning the
College funds for the ensuing six months, beg leave to submit
the following report and schedule.
The estimated increase for the next year is
From the interest fund 45,000.00
From the new Morrill fund 23000.00
Receipts from other sources 12000.00
Total $ 80,000.00
The estimated salaries for the year aggregate $ 38,00000
There are certain expenditures for building purposes, that
can not be paid from the interest or Morrill funds and for
which we can not legitimately use our special legislation
appropriation ; so that your committee recomend that $200000
of the receipts from other sources be set aside, and placed
in the contingent building fund. This amount added
to the salary item makes $4000000 nor if we take this
from the gross income for the year, it will leave us $4000000
to be employed for the other college expenditures

Our safe was burglarised, and the loss from this theft
was $217090
A conference with the Auditor General, resulted in the decision
that proper vouchers to cover this amount should be properly
certified, and we recommend that this bill or loss, be paid out
of the current funds during the next six months, that will leave
the sum of $1782010 to be apportioned to the different departments.

The committee on apportionments of funds recomended the
following schedule for the adoption of the Board
Agricultural Department {including deficiency} 2900.00
Horticultural " 1900.00
Mechanical " 1400.00
English " 25.00
History " 25.00
Chemical " 500.00
Botany " 400.00
Zoology " 300.00
Mathematical " 25.00
Physical " 250.00
Veterinary " 100.00
Amount forward $ 7825.00

[End page 184]


[Begin page 185]

Brought forward $ 7825.00
Drawing Department 200.00
Military " 100.00
Ahtletic apparatus 175.00
Library {including periodicals} 600.00
Womens Department {including deficiency on a piano} 400.00
Offices 1500.00
Heating and Lighting 6000.00
Contingency 1029.10
Total $ 17829.10
It is somewhat annoying for your committee at the
opening of each half year, to repeat the injunction, that it
is a discredit to any department, to over-run its apportionment.
unless an extraordinary emergency arises: and we desire to
emphasize the suggestion that the head of each depart-
ment scrutinize the balance that stands to the credit of
the deparment very carefully from time to time, so there
shall be no deficiency to carry over into the ensuing half year.
Very respectfully
Chas W Garfield\
I.H. Butterfield / Committee.
A recess was taken to evening

Evening, Board and some members present.

[Mrs JKL Haner
instructor in
sewing]
The committee on employees reported, recomending that Mrs
JKL Haner be appointed instructor in sewing at a salary
of $50000 per annum and room.

The purchase of a hay tedder and mower if needed
were authorized.

[Apparatus for
cheese making]
The Farm committee presented the following statement and
recomended that apparatus and facilities for cheese
manufacture be put in the cost of the apparatus and other
matters connected with the introduction of the cheese course
on the first of December next to be followed by work in
buttermaking on the creamery place will not be far
from the following Supplies, rennet, color & incidentals 125.00
5 Vats for 300# milk @ 4200 210.00
Piping & fittings 50.00
Removal of partition & change in room 150.00
Laying Pipe & heating building 800.00
Total 1335.00

[End page 185]

[Begin page 186]

It was resolved that the sums mentioned be appropriated and
the changes be mde in the building s ????.

[Bachelor of
Science on
Senior class
members as
(given?)]
On recomendation of the faculty the following persons were
granted degrees of Bachelor of Science
Champion, Sadie D. Amos, Walter G.
Brown, Albert S. Cartland, Albert L.
Dibble, Henry A. Eastman George N.
Elliott, James A.
Fulton, Sanford K.
Goodrich, John N.
Goodwin, William R.
Green, Edward C.
Hagadorn, Herbert A.
Hart, Herbert W.
Howland, W.S.
Herrmann, Charles F.
Laitner, Chas B.
McLouth, J DeWitt.
Manson, Lewis F.
Parker, George A.
Redfern, Scott J.
Rigerterink, John W.
Robinson, Ernest A.
Sanderson, E Dwight
Shaw, Elwood.
Simmons, Irving L.
Van Norman, Herbert E.
Vaughn, Amy.
[Zovernikoff, Vadive?]
Master of Science
Charles P. Close, '95

A recess was taken to Friday June 18th at 8 o'clock am

Friday, June 18th 8 o'clock am Board met Same members
present.

[Delegates to
Association of
Colleges and
Exp Stations]
President. Snyder was elected delegate of College to the association
of Colleges and Experiment Stations. The Secretary of the Board was
elected delegate from Experiment Station to same association
Hon Henry Chamberlain, was elected honorary delegate to
same meeting

[End pge 186]

[Begin page 187]

[Gunson granted
leave of absence]
Mr Gunson was granted leave of absence for two weeks
at some time during the summer.

[Music]
The matter of instruction in music was left with the President

[Request for room]
The application of Master of College Grange for room was
laid over till next meeting.

[Next meeting
July 6, 97]
It was resolved that the next meeting be held July 6th
at the College
"Adjourned"

Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at the
College July 6th 1897

Present. President Wells, Mr Garfield, Moore, Monroe, Bird,
Marston, President Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield

[Minutes]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

[Resignation
of CC Pashby]
President presented resignation of Instructor C.C. Pashby, to
take effect August 20, 1897 Resignation accepted.

[Expenditures for
Veterinary dept
Exp Station]
Also communication from Director of Experiment Station
relating to expenditures for Veterinary department. Referred to
Experiment Station committee

[Closets]
Closets for Howard Terrace and Greenhouse referred to committee
on Buildings and College Property

[College Hall]
Change of rooms in College Hall for sewing room referred to
same committee.

[Relating to
Interest]
Mr Garfield, of committee on Finance, reported request of Treas.
Davis for reduction of interest on College deposits in bank,
Referred to committee on Finance

[Prizes]
The offering of prizes to short course students referred
to Farm committee

The special committee to confer with Unviersity authorities relative
to course in Mechanical Engineering, reported as follows

[End page 187]

[Begin page 188]

[Relative to
University and
College
Mechanical
Engineering]
Your committee, to whom we referred the practicability of
securing co operation between the respective departments of
Mechanical engineering in the University of Michigan and
the Agricultural College, respectfully report that we secured
audience from the Unviersity authorities on July 5.th and received
from them every encouragement that some satisfactory arrangement
can be entered into. The conferrees in behalf of the University
were acting President Hutchins, Prof Green, dean of the engineering
department, and Prof M L Cooley, at the head of the Mechanical
engineering department.
Three distinct plans were discussed: first, that an arrange-
ment be made whereby the graduates of the Mechanical
engineering department of this College may be allowed to
enter upon their work at the university with full credits, without
examination, at the beginning of some definite years work,
hereafter to be determined after due consideration of the
respective courses at the two institutions; second that the
mechanical engineering course at the university be advanced
one year or more and that the present first years work at
the university be hereafter given at this college; third that
the university shall create a special course in Mechanical
Engineering for the express purpose of taking our graduates, with
full credits for work pursued here, and giving to them, and
such other advanced students as may apply, the best
Mechanical Engineering course in the country.
While these gentlemen were not prepared to represent the
university officially without previous consultation with their
faculty and the Board of Regents, yet each and all of them
agreed that some arrangement might be and ought to be entered
into whereby the courses in mechanical engineering in the two
Colleges could be in a measure united Prof Cooley was
especially pleased with the idea.
Since neither the university faculty or the Board of Reg-
ents will hold meetings until October nothing officially
can be done until that time. At the suggestion of acting
Pres Hutchins, however, it was arranged that a conference
might be called at the option of the College authorities here
here between the respective heads of the mechanical departments
and such others as the authorities of the two institutions
might desire. This suggestion was was concured in on
behalf of your committee and we respectfully recomend
that a committee be appointed by this Board to confer with
the appointees of the university conferrees with a view

[End page 188]

[Begin page 189]

toward further development of the plan all of which
is respectfully submitted

Report accepted and referred to committee on Mechanical
department, the special committee, and the President of the College

[Physical
Departments]
Request for changes in rooms in Physical Laboratory, referred
to committee on Buildings and Property

[Request for
room]
Request for room in Wells Hall for Grange referred to
committee on Buildings

[Armory]
Matter ofchanges in Armory referred to committee on
Millitary

The committee on Farm reported

[Dairy herd
and quarters
for same]
The Farm committee recomended that the sum of $120000
be expended under Prof Smith's direction, in the purchase
of a dairy herd. Also that a committee be appointed to
make arrangements for a cheap but practical quarters for
the above mentioned herd, at the cost of not over $60000
It is our disire that these dairy operations be put
upon a practical and business-like basis from the
beginning; that all accounts in connection therewith
shall be kept distinct and seperate from all other farming
operations and experimental works
T.T. Marston\
A.C. Bird / Committee
Made special order for 10 o'clock AM Wednesday

A recess was taken to 9 AM. Wednesday July 9th 1897

Wednesday July 9th 9 AM. Board met, same members
present.

[Mechanical
course at univ]
The joint committee on affiliation with the University
on Mechanical course reported, asking for further time,
and that a committee be appointed for further conference

[Committee]
Report accepted and Mr Moore, Prof Weil, and Dr
Edwards were appointed such committee.

[End page 189]

[Begin page 190]

[Relative to
Electric Lt]
The committee on Buildings and Property reported, asking
for further time on the matter of Electric Light Plant, it was
moved that the matter be left with the committee, with
power to act; carried.

[Appropriation
veterinary
department]
The committee on Experiment Station reported on the
communication from Director Smith relating to appropriations
for the Veterinary department. Experiment Station, for the
ensuing year, covering material and expenses for that
department, as follows, recomending that the schedule
be allowed.

To President Snyder
The veterinarian places in my hands a
request for all appropriation by the Board of funds to
meet the following items of expenditure

Gasoline for the year 56.00
Crematory (sic) 40.00
Extra Guinea Pigs 25.00
Disinfectants, acids and chemicals 100.00
Glassware – test tubes etc 100.00
Current Expenses 110.00
Hardware, apparatus, baskets, burners 50.00
Balances for chemical work in bacerial products 65.00
[illegible in original] for diagnosis 25.00
Microphotographic apparatus 35.00
Distilling apparatus for Water 15.00
Formaldehyde apparatus 12.00
$633.00
About one-half of the above may be looked upon as permanent
material. In addition the following expenses will necessarily arise

Salary of herdsman (Steele) 372.00
Feed for 16 animals 12 months 400.00
Laboratory expenses above 633.00
Total 1405.00
Report adopted

Mr Garfield offered the following, which was adopted

[Flat iron]
Resolved, that we adopt the platt drafted by FE Skeels
for the division of the peice of land designated Flat I

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"The Flatiron" and that hereafter it be known as the
"College Delta"

[Damage of
College Delta]
Resolved That, the drainage of the "College Delta" be made
under the direction of the President, and Secretary and
$20000 is hereby appropriated from current funds for the
purpose; So much thereof as necessary to be used and
the balance, if any, returned to current funds.

[Drives on
College Delta]
Resolved That, the drives on the plat be constructed
under the same direction, and that $10000 or so much
thereof as shall be found necessary, is hereby appropriated
from current funds for the purpose.

[Sale of lots
authorized]
Resolved, That, the President and Secretary are
hereby authorized to put prices upon the lots in the
"College Delta" according to their judgment, the average
price to be 13000, which is hereby designated as a
reasonable figure, based upon a present value of the
plat of land as $100000 and the added improvement
at $30000.

Resolved, That, the Secretary of the Board is hereby author-
ized to negotiate sales of lots upon the College Delta at
the appraised values to person's whom, in his judgment,
will be entitled to purchase because of their connection
with college affairs, provided that no one person shall
be allowed to purchase more than one lot, and no
Sale Shall be entertained except that contract be entered into
to erect a residence costing not less than 80000

[Report of
Farm committee]
The report of Farm committee on dairy herd and barn
was taken from the table

The report and recommendation was adopted, to be
carried out under the direction of the Farm committee
and Prof. Smith.

[Interest on
bank balances]
The committee on Finance reported on the matter of interest
on bank deposits as follows:
The committee on Finance to whom was referred the
matter of rate of interest paid upon College funds in the
City National Bank, recomend that until further action

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of this Board we accept 2½% on balance in bank

[Next meeting
at Kalamazoo]
It was Resolved That the next meeting of the Board be held
at Kalamazoo, Tuesday evening August 10th at 730

The following was adopted.

[Deputy
Sheriff]
Resolved That, the President of the College authorized
to use his good offices in Securing the appointment
of a Deputy Sheriff upon the College premises


[Repairs etc
to Greenhouse]
The committee on Buildings recomend that closets be
put in Greenhouse, in accordance with proposition of
Mr Gunson, Adopted. Also that the flat roof of south
put above work room be repaired or charged in discretion of
Secretary.

[Physical
Laboratory]
Also in regard to charge in Physical Laboratory referred
to President and Secretary, with power.

[Howard Terrace]
Also in regard to closets in Howard Terrace left north the
President and Secretary

[Bath house]
The Secretary was authorized to repair bath house, in his
discretion

[Armory]
The committee on Military was authorized to instruct
such changes in armory as in their discretion they deem best.

[Report of
Finance
committee.]
Mr Garfield, of the committee on Finance, reported that
all loss, damage, and expense connected with vault robbery,
April 6th 1897 had been made good without loss to College

The following was adopted.
Resolved That Devere Miller and Clinton
D. Butterfield be forbidden the privileges of
these grounds, from and after July 9. 1897
until further action of this Board concerning
them.
adjourned.

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[Begin page 193]

Meeting State Board of Agriculture held at Kalamazoo.
August 10. 1897.

Present, President Wells, Mr Garfield, Moore, Monroe, Bird,
Marston, President Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield.

[Minutes]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

[Street car line]
President Snyder presented matter of extension of street car line

[Relation of prizes]
The Farm Committee, to whom was referred the matter of
prizes to short course students, reported in favor of offering
such prizes.
It was moved to lay the report on the table. "carried."

[Relative to
Dairy shed]
The same committee reported, recomending that a new
shed or stable for dairy herd be built, at a cost as
authorized at last meeting, to be located south of herdsman's
house, Report and recomendation adopted.

[Electric Light]
Committee on buildings and property reported progress
in regard to Electric Light Plant.

[Resignation of
Thorn Smith]
President Wells, presented resignation of Thorne Smith,
assistant chemist Experiment Station, to take effect
July 15. 1897. accepted.

[Resignation of
Dr EAA Grange]
Also resignation of D EAA Grange as professor of
veterinary Science and consulting Veterinarian of the
Experiment Station, to take effect August 15th 1897

[Relations to
Dr. Grange]
On motion President Wells and Mr Garfield were
appointed to prepare suitable resolutions relating
to the resignation of Dr Grange
The committee reported the following which was adopted.

[Resolutions
Dr Grange]
"In recording the acceptance of the resignation of
Dr. Grange, the Board of Agriculture desire to express
its high appreciation of his services since he has
been in the employ of the College and Experiment
Station. Our relations have always been of the most
pleasing and cordial character. We have ever
found him a painstaking educator; a skillful

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[Begin page 194]

practitioner; a sincere and warm-hearted friend, and a
thoroughly honest man. We keenly regred the loss we
sustain through the severance of Dr Grange's connection
from this College, and assure him of our continued
interests in his welfare and prosperity.

[Relative to Mr
Munson]
It was Resolved, That Mr Munson be paid to September
1st at the same rate as agreed for previous months work. Authorized

[Instructor in
Mathematics]
The committee on employees recommended that the selection of
an instructor in Mathematics be left with the President of
the College, with power. Adopted.

[Relative to
University of
Michigan]
Mr Moore, of the committee to confer with the committee
on the part of the university regarding affiliation with the
Mechanical Department of the university, reported as follows
"Your committee appointed to confer with representatives
of the university, consisting of Dr Edwards, Prof Weil and
C.F. Moore. met Profs Green, Cooley, and [Conhart?] on
July 14th at the Cook House in Ann Arbor. After talking
over the question of harmony between the Mechanical courses
of the university and the Agricultural College it was thought
best to have Prof. Cooley and Prof. Weil take the matter
up between themselves and see what they would propose.
They were therefore appointed a special committee for
this purpose, and will report to the joint Committee at
some future time. Your committee would therefore
respectfully ask for further time."
C.F. Moore
Chairman of committee
Report accepted and adopted.

[State Fair]
It was moved that the President and Secretary be
authorized to establish headquarters at State Fair
with such exhibits as will advertise the College

A recess was taken to Wednesday, August 11th at 10 A.M.

Wednesday August 11th 10 A.M.

Board met at South Haven Station, All members present

[Relative to
selection of
Veterinarian]
It was moved that Mr Monroe be requested to visit

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[Begin page 195]

such candidates for chair of Veterinary Science as the
committee on employees direct.

[Relative to
Secretarys
accounts]
It was Resolved. That a special committee be appointed
to examine and verify the accounts of the Secretary, and
report at its pleasure. The first examination, to be made
of accounts October 1st, 1897, and each six months there-
after.

President appointed Finance Committee as such committee.

[PO Longyears
salary.]
It was Resolved, That the salary of P.O. Longyear be
increased to $55000, in lieu of room, to take effect
when room is vacated.

[Relative to
rooms in
Station Terrace
Dormitories]
It was Resolved, That all employees on the regular
payroll, receiving an annual salary, and at present
occupying rooms in Station Terrace or the Dormitories,
and these who may hereafter be assigned such rooms
by the President of the College, may occupy them in the
discretion of the President, and shall pay rent for the
same at the rate of $5000 per annum. payable
monthly, provided that two may occupy one room
at the same rent, to take effect September 1st next.

Also, Resolved, That employees occupying rooms in
Station Terrace, or the dormitories, and affected by
previous resolution, shall be granted an addition to
present salary to the amount of $5000 each per annum.
To take effect September 1st, next.

[Relative to
Employees]
It was Resolved, That hereafter in the employment of
instructors or assistants with less than one year's
experience in the line of work in which they are to be
employed the salary shall begin at $35000 per annum.

[Mr Munson
ass't chemist.]
It was Resolved, That Mr Munson be appointed assistant
in Chemical Department , Experiment Station, at $350.
per annum to begin September 1st

[Dairy Stable]
It was Resolved. that $10000 be added to the amount
heretofore appropriated for dairy stable, and that the
building be 16 feet high from sill to plate.

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[Begin page 196]

[Relative to South
Haven Station]
It was Resolved. That no person be allowed on the Station
grounds at South Haven without permission of the
Superintendent.

It was Resolved That Mr. Lyon be instructed to prepare
one sign, to be put up at some proper place on the grounds,
to read as follows. No person allowed on this station
grounds without permit of the superintendent." Also
another, prohibiting the ????? of fruit or other property,
under penalty of prosecution.

[Abbott Hall]
The President and Secretary were authorized to furnish
the remaining rooms in Abbott Hall, now unfurnished,
and charge to contingent building.

[Gospel Hyms]
The President was authorized to purchase 200 copies of
Gospel Hyms.

[Work in Secy's
office]
It was Resolved, That the President of the Board, Mr Garfield
Pres Snyder, and the Secretary, be requested to consider
the matter of a reorganization of the work in the Sec'ys
office, and report thereon at next meeting.

[Next meeting
Sept 7th 1897]
It was Resolved. That, the next meeting be held at
Morton House Grand Rapids. Tuesday evening September 7.

[San Jose Scale
Act]
It was Resolved, That the President appoint a committee of
two, to report on the action needed to be taken by the Board
in relation to the execution of the San Jose Scale Act.
President appointed. Mr Garfield and the Secretary.

[Relative to
P.O.]
The Secretary was directed to correspond with Congressman
S.W. Smith and ask him to aid in establishing the
Agricultural College P.O. as a third class office

Mr Bird offered the following, which was adopted

[Relative to
University of
Mich.]
Resolved, That the State Board of Agriculture accept the
proposition of the University of Michigan to furnish Institute
workers under the conditions set forth in the letter from
President Hutchins of the university; and that we tender
to the authorities of the university our sincere thanks for
their kindly offer, and our hearty appreciation of the spirit

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[Begin page 197]

of friendly co-operation manifested in the suggested
arrangement.
"Adjourned"

Meeting of State Board of Agriculture held at the Morton
House Grand Rapids Mich September 7th 1897. at 8 o'clock
P.M.

Present Messrs. Monroe, Garfield, Bird, Marston. Pres
Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield

[Minutes]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

President Snyder, presented the matter of steam power for
Agricultural Laboratory.

[Crozier, leave of
absence]
Asst. Crozier was granted leave of absence for six months,
he to furnish [name illegible in original] to do his work.

[WO Beal]
President reported that Mr W.O. Beal had been engaged
as instructor in Mathematics.

[Armory.]
The heating of the Armory was left with the President
with power to act.

[Electric Lt]
President Snyder presented contract for furnishing electric
light and power as agreed on by the committee on buildings
and property.


[Pratt
contract]
The President and Secretary of the Board were authorized
to enter into contract with Mr AA Pratt for furnishing
Such light and power, Prof Woodworth was designated
as electrical engineer under the contract, The electrical
machinery and wiring of the grounds to be done under
specifications to be approved by President Snyder.

[MAC Record]
It was resolved that the subscription price of the M.A.C.
Record be fifty cents per annum, additional subscriptions
to be furnished Subscribers at ten cents for each name, and
provided when students are subscribers, a copy shall be sent
to their parents or guardians free.

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[Begin page 198]

It was resolved that the advertising committee be authorized
to contract for not to exceed four colums of local advertising
of Such character as not to conflict with other newspapers.

[Reference to
Board committees]
It was resolved. That hereafter in meetings of this Board all
committee reports and resolutions offered, which involve
matter for record in the minutes, shall be made in writing

[M.A.C. Record]
It was resolved. That commencing with the College year,
Sept 12. the editorial management of the M.A.C Record shall
be exclusively in the hands of the President of the College.
and the Board of Agriculture hereby requested every [attachie?]
of the College to render the assistance under the Presidents
direction that will make the publication a means of com-
municating to the people of Michigan, in an attractive
manner, the amount and character of the work done at the
College in the interests of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts.

[Relative to
digging on
College campus]
It was resolved, That the Board desires to call the attention
of College employees to the record of the proceedings under
which all digging upon the College campus which breaks
turf for laying of drains and other improvements shall
be done under the direction of the professor of Horticulture,
and all drains and sewers shall be placed under the direction
of the Professor of Civil Engineering, that proper and permanent
record shall be made

[Steam heat agrl
& Vet. Lab.]
The Secretary was instructed to have pipe laid for steam
heating of Agriculture Laboratory and Veterinary Laboratory.

[Reorganization
of work in
Secys office]
Mr Garfield, of the special committee to report on organization
of work and force in theoffice of the Secretary reported as
follows. That the law establishing this Board and providing
a Secretary therefor, contemplates the gathering and disseminating
of valuable information concerning the rural industries of this
State which requires a good deal of time and thought on the
part of the Secretary. During these later years it has been
the Policy of the Board to center in the office of the Secretary
all the business interests of the Board. the College and the
Experiment Station. The results of which commend the plan
is worthy of continuance. This involves the management of
all repairs and the supervision of lands and a large amount
of work connected with the experiment station. All this work,

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[Begin page 199]

the limited amount of help in the office has prevented the
prosecution of field work and the publication of valuable statistical
information greatly needed in our State. Therefore, be it resolved,
That a re-arrangement of employees be made to take effect October 1
and one new one added to the roster of the office, the names and
salaries to be as follows
Secretary. IH Butterfield Salary 1800.00 and house
Asst " F.E. Skeels " 1200.00 less amt received on acct of
work on College lands
Post Office Clerk P.M. Lyman " 550.00
Book Keeper [FE Kenny?] " 700.00 and rooms
Stenographer " 350.00
In this arrangement it is expected that the Assistant Secretary
shall at all times carry on the work outlined by the Secretary, but
that he shall especially have as one feature of his work the
supervision of the college lands. in compensation for which work
he shall as heretofore present his bills for per diem and expenses
to the State, according to law.
The Secretary is hereby requested at his earliest convenience to
undertake a careful investigation of the special rural industries
of the State, gathering information and statistics for publication
in his annual report. Also to make a very thorough compilation
of the societies devoted to the interests of progressive Agriculture
and rural improvement within our borders, together with such
details of work, accomplishing through these agencies as will
be of itnerest to the general public and of value to those seek-
ing homes in Michigan
The Secretary shall, immediately upon the adoption of the plan
of reorganization, clearly outline the duties of each employee
and arrange a very complete method of all transactions of his
office, together with a daily tickler of memoranda for
future dates. The report was adopted.
A recess was taken to three o'clock PM
September 8th 3. PM
Board met, same members present.

[Prof Marshall]
Mr Monroe of the committee on employees reported, recommending
that Mr Marshall have charge of the Bacteriological work of the
experiment station, and that a Professor of veterinary science be
elected.
[Geo Waterman
elected Prof Vet
Science]
It was resolved that Mr. Geo Waterman be elected Professor
of Veterinary Science and consulting veterinarian of the
experiment Station at a Salary of $150000 per annum without house.

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[Begin page 200]

[RH Pettet]
It was resolved, That RH Pettet be appointed inspector
of Orchards and Nurseries under San Jose State act. The details
regarding his work to be arranged by Mr Garfield and the Secretary.

[Poultry]
It was resolved, That the poultry be placed in charge of the
Veterinary Department, in the discretion of the President of the College

It was resolved, To adjourn to Tues day evening, Sept 21.
at the college
"Adjourned."

Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture held September
21.st 1897 at Agricultural College

Present. President Wells, Messrs Garfield, Monroe, Marston
Bird, President Snyder and Secy IH Butterfield.

[Minutes]
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

[HE Smith.]
President Snyder presented request of HE Smith for additional
Salary. no action taken.
[Students]
Also, regarding excusing students from drill for work in
milking
It was resolved, That in the matter of excusing students from
drill for the purpose of allowing them to assist in the dairy
the President is hereby authorized to act in his discretion

[Cheese course]
President presented matter of Instruction for cheese course
referred to Farm Committee to report at this meeting

[Harrison
House]
The action of the President and Secretary in renting of Harrison
House was approved.

The action of the President in securing temporary assistance
in instruction was approved

[San Jose Scale]
Committee on San Jose Scale act, reported.
The following report and its recommendations made
by Messrs Garfield. and Butterfield. the special
committee, appointed at last meeting was adopted.

The committee to whom was referred the matter of
arrangeing the details under the San jose Scale law.

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find that the appointment of Mr Pettet will interfere materially
with the arrangement for conducting the Zoological Department,
and under the circumstances, Mr Pettet thinks it unwise to accept.
In the emergency your committee interviewed Prof U.P Hedrick,
and found that he would be willing to accept the position of
inspector if it should be offered him. We learned that Prof
Hedricks had had experience with the San Jose Scale on the
Pacific Slope, and he is certainly well equiped with knowledge
of plant diseases, after careful consideration of the necessities
in the case, we recommend the appointment of Prof UP. Hedrick,
as inspector. Prof Hedrick was appointed. Inspector of orchards
& nurseries Adjourned to meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday Sept 22, 1897
Wednesday Morning
Board met at 9 o'clock Same members present
[Relative to
free paper]
It was resolved, That the resolution of this Board which
provided blank paper pads for examination purposes free
to students is hereby rescinded and recommend that the co-
operative Book-buying association keep them on hand for
sale to students.

[Farm Committee]
It was Resolved. That the Farm committee be instructed to
take into consideration the advisability of a re-organization
of the work of the Agricultural Department of the College.

It was Resolved to hold the next meeting Tuesday Nov 2. at
the college

[Cheese making]
The employment of an Instructor in chessmaking was left
with the President and Professor of Agriculture
"Adjourned"


Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture held
November 2 nd 1897 at the Agricultural College. Board
met at 730 PM

Present: Messrs Monroe, Bird, Moore, Garfield,
President Snyder and Secretary IH Butterfield
Mr Monroe in the chair

Minutes of last meeting read, and approved.

[Employment of
Mr. Adderhold]
President Snyder, reported that Mr Adderhold of

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[Begin page 202]

Wisconsin had been engaged as instructor in cheese-making
for the short course.


[B.S. degree
granted to
F.W. Lewis]
On recommendation of the faculty, the degree of B.S.
was granted to F.W. Lewis.

[Heater for
Howard Terrace]
The President presented a communication from occupants of
[Station?] Terrace regarding heater for that building. Also
from Prof Barrows relating to typewriter and mounting of
Seal Skins. Prof Barrows was authorized to have the seal skins
mounted and placed in the Museum.

[Apportionment
Farm Dept.]
A communication from Prof. Smith was received regarding
additional appropriations for the farm department. Referred
to committee on farm department and finance.
[Microscopes]
Also from Prof Beal, relative to microscopes for
Botanical Department. Referred to committee on Botany &
Horticulture .

[Change of
title. Committee
Military Dept.]
It was resolved that the title of committee on Military
Department be changed to committee on Military and Athletics

[Appropin. Athletics]
President Snyder asked for appropriation for athletic purposes.

[Substitute
for Miss McDermott]
The President reported the engagement of substitute during
absence of Prof McDermott. Also the temporary engagement
of a matron, and asked that the employment of matron
be made permanent. Referred to committee on employees.

Two communications were received form the Professor of
Military Science and Tactics

[Communication
from Lieut. Bandholtz]
On motion the communications of Prof Bandholtz. were referred
to the President of the Board of Agriculture, with the request from the
Board that, at his earliest convenience, he visit the college, and
investigate the matters treated, and is hereby given full authority
to act in the premises.
A recess was taken to Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock

Wesnesday 9 o'clock, A.M.

Board met same members present

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[Report
of
Committee on
Farm
Management]
The committee on farm management and finance, reported on
request for additional appropriations for farm department as follows.

The recommendations of Prof Smith, referred to joint committee on
finance and farm departments, were reported upon with
form of resolution, as follows:
I First. Resolved, That two hundred dollars, or as much thereof
as shall be needed, is hereby appropriated from current funds,
to be employed in the purchase of feed for the new dairy herd.
II Second: Resolved That the Secretary is hereby requested to pass to
the cridit of the Farm Department apportionment for this half
year Three hundred dollars ($30000) for extra student labor
employed in vacation, this amount to be deducted from
the new apportionment for first half of 1898 for this
department.
III Third: Resolved. That the Professor in charge is hereby authorized
to put in such piping for cheese vats as is required to equip
them for use in the special dairy course. to be paid from the
fund already set aside for that purpose.
IV. Fourth. Resolved. That Prof Smith is hereby permitted to
arrange for the necessary milk supply for the special
dairy course. The expense to be paid from current funds.

The committee on Botany and Horticulture reported on
request of Dr Bel for microseope, as follows.
[Microscope
for
(illegible in original) Dept.]
The committee on Botany, to whom was referred the
accompanying request of Dr Beal, desire to say that the
matter of receipts for sale of microscopes has no
relationship to the quantity of necessary funds for carrying
on the academic department of Botany. The voucher
covering the Sale of microscopes should have been
reported to the Secretary in the month of April, when the
Sale was made, that the books and inventory could have
the proper entries
We recommend that fifty dollars be appropriated from
current funds to pay for equipment required in department
of Botany, incident to the increased number of students to be
provided for

[Heating Station
Terrace.]
The matter of heating apparatus for Station Terrace was
left with the President and Secretary

[Mechanical
Institute]
The President presented a request from the Y.M.C A. of Detroit

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[Begin page 204]

for a Mechanical Institute to be held at Detroit
during the winter. Referred to committee on Institutes and Superintendent

[Sale of
Lands]
It was resolved, That the commissioner of the State Land
Office be and that he is hereby authorized to withhold from
sale all lands which shall hereafter revert to the Michigan
Agricultural College for non-payment of interest, or for other
causes, until such lands have been examined and reappraised
by the agent appointed by this Board for the examination of
lands belonging to the College.
It was Resolved, that in future sales of the Agricultural
College lands, the commissioner of the State Land Office is hereby
authorized to sell such lands for cash, or as part payment
as seems in his judgement to be for the best interests of the
Michigan Agricultural College, such judgement to be based
upon the value of said lands for farming purposes, or for
timber only, and that a proper book be prepared by the
agent of the College for the information of the commissioner,
showing the location of such lands, and the timber estimated
to be upon each lot at the time of last examination.

[Purchase of
lambs by
Farm Dept.]
Resolved. That the Farm Department be authorized to
purchase lambs or sheep for feeding purposes to an amount
not exceeding seven hundred dollars, and that the same
be paid from the current funds account.

[Visiting
Colleges]
Resolved, That the Chairman of the Farm Committee be
authorized to visit such Agricultural Colleges as he may
deem necessary in the interst of the contemplated re-organization
of the work of the department

[Mrs. Bacon
elected
Matron]
Resolved, That Mrs H.G. Bacon be elected matron at
three hundred dollars per annum and furnished with room;
that she be placed in full charge of Abbot Hall, excepting
the cooking laboratory; that all teachers or others rooming or
boarding in Abbot Hall be subject to the same regulations as
that exacted of the students rooming in the Hall, and that
such teachers and employees occupying such rooms be requested
and are expected to give the matron their loyal support in carrying
out such regulations as may be adopted.

It was Resolved, That from this date all matters, excepting
the issuance of licenses under the San Jose Scale act are

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[Begin page 205]

hereby turned over to the State Instpector Appointed by the Board.

[Appropriation
Athletics]
It was Resolved, That one hundred and fifty dollars be approp-
iated for the year to be expended in the discretion of the President
for athletic puposes.

[Heating
Vet. Lab'y.]
It was Resolved, That the Secretary and Superintendent of
the Mechanical department be instructed to put in the system
of steam heating for Veterinary Laboratory immediately.

[Add. to misc.
fund.]
It was Resolved That, Two hundred dollars ($20000) be
added to the miscellaneous fund.

[Request from
State Diarymen's
Ass'n.]
Mr Moore presented a request from the Secretary of the
State Dairymen's Association for assistance at the annual
meeting. Referred to committee on Institutes and Superintendent.
With Power.




[Report of
Finance
Comm.]
The Finance Committee reported, as follows:
Messrs Garfield and Bird having been appointed as
special committee to look over the college accounts made
the following report:
The Special committee charged with the duty of examinaing
and verifying the Secretarys October statement, find every-
thing correct, and we have suggested some minor
changes in method, which meet the approbation of the
Secretary, and will be carried into practice
Adjourned

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