1884 [pdf for printing]: Board Minutes of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama

1884 [pdf for printing]: Board Minutes of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama

Minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings held in 1884210 Auburn, Alabama January 21, 1884 At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the A & M College of Alabama held on Jaunary 21, 1884, there were present: H. D. Clopton, Chairman,. and l-ir. Annstrong, Mr. Ligon and M...

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description Minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings held in 1884210 Auburn, Alabama January 21, 1884 At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the A & M College of Alabama held on Jaunary 21, 1884, there were present: H. D. Clopton, Chairman,. and l-ir. Annstrong, Mr. Ligon and Mr. Hardie. Mr. Barnes abs:el1t. By Mr. Clopton: RESOLVED, That Cadet W. D. Hoob be paid the sum of ten dollars for plan furnished for an Assembly room. RESOLVED: That the Executive Committee recommend to .the Board of Trustees that hereafter the incidental fee be five dollars for the collegiate year, to be paid in advance · by each .student, and that the Secretary be directed to correspond with the Board of Trustees and if the change be unanimously concurred in; then the Treasurer is instructed to conform thereto and collect no fee, for the next tem. from these cadets who have already paid $7.00 as an incidental fee. RESOLVED, By Mr. Ligon, That one hundred dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary be appropriated to pay Professor Stubbs for the purpose of chemical analyses. RESOLVED, by Mr. Clopton, That the Secretary be instructed to record the deeds to prop~rty conveyed to the Board of Trustees in the records of the Board after the same have been probated and put upon the records of the Probate Court. RESOLVED, That the Treaaurer be instructed to take out an additional .policy of ten thousand dollars on the college building. RESOLVED: That the sum of $55.00 be allowed Professor J. H. Lane for the purpose of repairing instruments, and purchasing chair and books. RESOLVED, That when lllventories of College property are filed with the Treasurer that the Secretary copy then into the records. RESOLVED, That this Committee will recommend to the Board of Trustees, at their next regular meeting, the sum of fifty dollars to the Chaplain appointed by the Faculty for the present session. RESOLVED, That the sum of fifteen dollars per month beginning 1st January. inat." in addition to the sum already allowed, be appropriated to the payment of musicians­the same to be paid by the Treasurer on the order of the Commandant •. F. M. Reese, Secretary to Board of Trustees Copy of Deed from E. R. Rivers The State of Alabama Lee County A-- 211 . ' This indenture made and entered into this the 21st day of August 1883, between E. R. Rivers of the City of Tallahasee County of Leon and Stat·e of Florida, of the first part, and E. A. ONeal, Governor of Alabama. H. C. Armstrong, superintendent of Education, C. C. Langdon, J. W. Hardie, W. H. Barnes, H. D. Clopton, Jonathan Haralson, R. F. Ligon, John W. Bishop, M. L. Stansel and J. N. Malone, Trustees of the Agridultural and Mechanical College of Alabama of the second part, witnes­seth that the part of the first part for and in consid~ration of the sum of five hundred dollars, to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, both bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant and convey to Governor E.. ' A. ONeal, H. C. Armstrong, Super i ntendent df Education, C. C.- Langdon, J.W • . Hardie, \,i. H. Barnes,. H. D. Clopton, Jonathan Haralson, R. F. Ligon, John W. Bia­hop, ·M., L. Stansel and J. N. V~lone, . s aid T~lstees of the Agricultural and Mecha­nical College of Alabama at AuburByoAlabama' and their successors in office, the following parcel of land to wit; thirty seven (37) acres more or less lying and being in the town of Auburn in the county of Lee and State of Alabama and bounded on the North by the lot known as the J:L-n Foster lot now owned by Mrs. Susan Turner. A. J. Holifield, P. H. Mell, Jr~ and the lot known as the G. C. Dil lard lot, on the East by the public road~ running in front of the A & M College, on the South by the Straten estate, and J. B. Gay. On the West by land deeded by E. R. Rivers to J. H. Drake together with all and singular the tenements and hereditaments and appertenances thereunto belonging. To have and to hold the aforesaid land unto them, the said Trustees and their suc­cessors in office in fee simple forever and the said party of the first part doth hereby cOKenant and agree with the said party of the second part that he is the lawful owner of the premises above granted and seized thereof in fee simple absolute and that he will warrant and deferred to the said Trustees and their successors in office in the quiet and peaceable possession of the above described land. Against the claims of all parties Whatsoever. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 21st day of August one thousand eight hundred and eighty. Before being witnessed the words "H. C. Armstrong, Superintendent of Education were interlined between 7th and 8th lines, and between the 24th and 25th lines. Witnesses: O. D. Smith E. T. Glenn The State of Alabama Lee County E. R. Rivers I, F. M. Reese, a Notary Public in and for said county hereby entify that E. T. Glenn, a subscribing witness to the foregoing conveyance, known to ourself ap­peared before me this day, and being sworn stated that E. R. Rivers, the grantor - - - .--- --------------- f( 212 in the conveyance, voluntarily executed the .s~e in his presence and in the presence of the other subscribing witness, on the day the same bears date. That he attested the same as witness in the presence of the grantor and the other subscribing wit­ness, and that such other subscribing, subscribed his name as witness in his pres­ence. Given under my hand, this the 2Znd day of December 1883. The State of Alabama Lee County F. M. ,Ree.se . Notary Public I, Thomas L. Frazer, Judge of Probate for the County of Lee and State of Alabama, do her~by cert~fy tha~ tpe annexed deed of conveyance fram E •. R. Rivers to A & M College was filed on the 8th day of January, lS84 , in ~ pffice for record,. was recorde~ the 14th day of January 1884·in Record of Deeds Vol. 00 on page 3 & 4. Given under my hand on this 14th day of January 1884. Thomas L, Frazer Judge of Probate f 213 Inventory of College property in possession of Professors and Officers of College In possession of W. C. Stubbs, Professor of Chemistry: Belonging to the A & M College: 1 gas machine and fixtures (vol) 2 pairs balances 1/75 1/30 Chemicals and Chemical apparatus Fixtures Total Inventory of State Laberatory $ 300.00 105.00 ;500.00 200.00 $1105.00 Chemicals, chemical qpparatus and fixtures $ 18.00 January 24, 1884 E. T. Glenn, Treasurer Dear Sir: In obedience to the order of the Board of Trustees, I have the honor to report the following College property in my Department: 2 transits, 2 levels, 2 surveyor's compasses, 1 sextant, 1 English chain and pins, 1 tape line, 2 leveling rods, 2 flag rods, 1 extra plumb bob, 1 hatchet, 1 hammer, 1 pair chalk · dividers, 1 set wooden models, 2 books French drawings, 21 Pang's American Drawing, 2 books of French drawings, 1 album German drawings, 1 lot of loose French and German draw­ings, 6 picture frames containing advertisement of locomotive works, 1 lot of mechan i cal specimens turned over by Professor Mell, 22 dilapidated chairs, 2 large rough tables, 4 small ricketty tables, 1 old bookcase, 1 bucket. And the following books: 1 basic l-ianual for Engineers, 1 Rankin's Civil Engineering, 1 Warren's MeChanical Drawings and Plates, 1 Gellespie's Higher Surveying, 1 Whipples' Bridge Building, 1 Smith Top Drawing. There is also a large case in the office of Com. Agriculture which belongs to my Department. It was left there with the under-standing through the President, that the Commissioner of Agriculture would give me one equally as good. Respectfully submitted, James H. Lane Professor of Engineering 214 A & M College January 21, 1884 E. T. Glenn, Treasurer A & M College Dear Sir: In accordance with ,the requirement of the Board of Trustees, I furnish you the following inventory of College property in my charge: 1 spherical blackboard 1 bOI of models cost " Total $20.00 ~ $23.5-0 The black board has been injured recently, by whom I am ignorant, as my room was for some time exposed, there being no locks on the doors. o. D. Smith Professor of Mathematics Auburn, Alabama January 28, 1884 The following -is a list of the Coll~ge property in the posses~ion of the Professor of Natural History: 1 old microscope with 3 objectives, ? eye pieces. 1 Passgrograph 1 bQX wood models of aysta.l,.s 1 box glass I~ "" 1 Porte Lumiere 1 Battery of 19 cells 4 Telegraph instruments 1 Relay 1 Lightning arrester & switch Box of weights for blowpipe 22 Electric Insulators 1 Wash basin, 1 water bucker, 1 dipper 1 Programme Clock 13 Electric Bells in the ProfessQrs rooms throughout the Building with necessary insulated wire. 6 boxes of standard weights, consisting of the following: 1 measure of length 25, 10, 5, 5, 2, 2, 1 lb •• weights 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/4 ounces 500, 200, 200, 100, 50, 20, 20, 10, 5, 2, 2, 1 grams 1 gallon meausre, 1 quart, 1 pint 1 half bushel measure, 1 peck, 1 1/2 peck, 1 quart, (dry) A rapidly growing museum over 26,000 specimens 1 coal stove in recitation room 21 desks (students seats) 4 dilapidated tables 1 alcohol lamp 2 Bell glass jars 3 old dilapidated chairs 2 gallons alcohol for museum 1 agate iron t ray A very few chemicals that are being consumed Also the following books: 1 Annual Report, Ontario School of Agriculture, 1882 4 Vols. Professional papers, signal service 3 II Heat, light and force 1 II Lessons in Electricity 7" Bulletin of the States Museum 9 II Geological Survey 1" Department Agriculture WashingtQll 1 II American Wasps 3" Alabama Geological Survey 1874, 5, 6 1 II American Entomologists 1 II Report on Cotton Insect 1879 4" Smithsonian Reports 1872, 9, 80, 80 7" Miscelleaneous Vols. 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 22, 27. 2" Reports Entomological Commission 2" R.eport of Signal Officer 1875, 1877 1" Ocean by Reches 1" Harris Insects 1 Industrial University Report 1882 ~ 215 16 Report on Expln. on R. R. from Mississippi River to Pacific 1 U. S. Japan Expedition 1 U. S. Coast Survey 3 Report of Commissioner of Fisheries 1871, 3, 9 1 Senate Miscellaneous 1880 9 Report U. S. International Exposition 6 "" Geological Survey C. King 1 "" " II Hayden 1 "" " II Wheeler 3 Department of Agriculture 1878, 81, 81 1 II Emma Vdne investigation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 12 6 The above is correct. P. H. Mell, Jr. Mr. E. T. Glenn, Treasurer Dear Sir: I have the honor to submit the following inventory of all property in my charge: The Commandants Office: 1 iron sofa, condition good 1 desk " " 2 tables " bad 3 chairs " " 1 water bucket " good 1 clock " " 4 record books " " 2 ink stands 2 sample caps 2 file holders 2 pen " 1 ruler 1 coal bill Recitation Room: 20 desks for students, condition bad 3 benches 1 tavle 1 black board 4 " " Armory: rubbers " " " " " n g60d bad 139 Bright Breach Loading Muskets generally in good condition, but seriously damaged. 96 Bayonets , generally in good order, but battered about the shanks and some with-out clasps. 168 Cartridge boxes, in good order considering service seen. 256 Bayonet scabbards, generally worthless 189 Leather waist belts, very badly damaged 187 U. S. Plates, badly battered and some with broken hooks. 100 Oval plates in good order. 24 Sergeant s swords, almost worthless 2 silk Battalion Flags, one in good order, the other damaged and 2 belts. 6 Markers Flags, 2 new and others badly used. 2 small drur.IS, both new and 1 old shell 1 Bass drum new and 1 old shell 2 crimson worsted sashes, badly used. 3 sample dress caps 1 Fife and 1 Bugle 3 new drum heads, 1 Bass and 2 small Yours truly, J. H. Frazer I 217 Profes~or Dunklin reports only one or two ordinary chairs, benches and tables in his possession. Mr. E. T. Glenn Treasurer Dear Sir: I submit the following inventory of College property in my care; 2 Pine tables 2 Chairs 7 W & AK Johnston's Maps 1 Joslin's 12 inch semmetri cal globe 1 Water bucket and pi tcher. E. T. Glenn Treasurer Respectfully, G. W. Maxson Auburn, Alabama January 15, 1884 By order of the Board of Trustees, I herewith transmt an estimate of the articles (and value) of furnit~re, etc. in the President's 0 'fice belonging to the College: 5 Old East Alabama Coll ege study desks 1 II round table commonp!i.ece 3 " study tables, drawers gone 6 " split bottom chairs 1 miscellaneous lot of stationery ( small) 1 pair tongs 1 wash bowl and towel $1.25 .50 1.50 1.50 1.00 .25 ~ $6:-25 The above is I believe a fair statement of College property in the President's Office and a full valuation for it. And in the class room adjoining under my charge are two old church benches used for class purposes. Value .50. Respectfully submitted, D. F. Boyd President r 218 There is nothing in my office of any special value belonging to the College. An old iron sofa which I received from East Alabama College, a desk wh!ch belongs to me is about all belonging in the office. Mr. E. T. Glenn Treasurer E. T. Glenn Treasurer A & M College Auburn, Alabama In compliance with an order of the Board of Trustees, I have for you this report of the furniture and apparatus under my care during the last year: Apparatus: For general Properties of matter: Acoustics Pneumatics and Hydraulics: ::lound Heat Magnetism Electricity Light Value Furniture: 5 chairs 2 . tables 2 black boards l .bucket Value RespeGtfully, C. C. Thach $670.00 10.00 J. 680.00 219 Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama June 23, 1884 This being the day designated for the regugular Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama and the roll being called, there were present: His Excellency E. A. O'Neal, Governor of the State and ex officio President of the Board, and Messers H. C. Armstrong, Superintendent of Education, W. H. Barnes, H. D. Clopton, Jno. Haralson, Ligon, and Malone. Absent: Messers Bishop, Hardie, Langdon, and Stansel. The repcrt of the President of the College was read and submitted; and on motion referred to the Committee on Finance. On next page resolutions in reference to the resignation of Colonel David F. Boyd President of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. Appropriations for 1884-5: General expense account Printing Stationery Int. and Exchange Music Military Servants Hire Postage Fuel Speakers Chemicals and fees Refund Library acct. $100.00 250 .00 60.cO 75.00 100.00 200.00 125.00 . 250.00 100.00 30.55 ( 220 By Mr. Barnes, The President of the College, Colonel David F. Boyd, having tendered his resignation 1st Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees in session, that the same be ac­cepted. 2nd Be it further resolved, . that we the Board of Trustees of the College, hereby tender to the said David F . Boyd, o ; ~r thanks f or the efficinet manner in which he has discharged t he duties of the Presidency of this College, for the time he has had charge of the s~e. 3rd That the Board of Trustees fully appreciate the many virtues and accomplieh­ments of the retiring President, and hereby commend him to the public wherever he may go, as a true gentleman, an eminent scholar, and highly qualified to be a public instructor. 4th Resolved, That these resol utions be spread and recorded on a separate page of the minutes of the Board of Trustees and a copy of the same be furnished to Colonel Boyd. On Motion, the r esoltuions were unanimously adopted. On Motion, of Mr. Malone,that the ~ ecret ary furnish Colonel Boyd with a copy of the resolution$. .- .,. 221 ON MOTION of Mr. Malone, Mr. Haralson was added pro tempore to the Committee .on College lands and property. ON ~ OTION of Kr. Haralson, That Messers Ligon and Armstrong be added to the Com­mittee on F'inance protempore. ON MOTION of Mr. Malone, Mr. Clopton was added pro tempore to the Committee on Agriculture. A communication from the President of the College to Mr. E. T. Glenn, Treasurer, was read and referred to the Committee on Finance. The Treasurer read his several reports which were referred to the Committee on Finance. ON MOTION of Mr. Barnes, a written communication from Colonel Langdon was laid before the Board by Mr. Clopton, which with an accompanying document was laid on the table. The Board adjourned until 10 o'clock a.m. tomorrow. F. M. Reese Secretary The Board met at 10 o'clock a.m. June 24, 1884 and there were present His Excel­lency E. A. O'Neal, Governor of the State, and essers H. C. Armstrong, Superinten dent of Education, Barnes, Clopton, Haralson, Ligon, and Malone. Absent Messers Bishop, Hardie, Langdon, and Stansel. By ~~. Clopton see opposite (next) page • 222 By Mr. Clopton: The Board of Trustees of the Alabama State Agricultural and Mechanical College, have heard with deep regret of the serious and painful sickness of the Honorable Charles C. Langdon, which has prevented his attendance upon the present meeting of the Board; and in token of our appreciation of his valuable services in behalf of the College an d of our high estimate of him as a citizen of whom Alabama is and ought to be proud; and of our uniformly pleasant personal inter-course in this relation. RESOLVED 1st: That the new Hall .recently erected be named Langdon Hall. RESOLVED 2nd: That a cozmnittee of the Board be appointed to procure a portrait of Colonel Langdon to be placed conspicuously in the Hall; and that they communicate a copy of these resolutions to him with the expression of the hope, that he will soon be restored to heath. That h& will again meet with us, many times and live long to see this Institution all that his heart has, desired~ and for which he has labored with such earnestness and fidelity. The resolutions were unanimously adopted and the Committee named are Messers Clop­ton, Haralson and Barnes. I' 223 ON MOTION of Mr. Barnes; . That the Board of Trustees go into executive session at 3 b'clock for particular purposes. The Board adjourned. June 25, 1884 The Board met at 8 o'clock a.m. and there were present E. A. O'Neal, Governor of the State and Messers H. C. Armstrong, Superintendent of Education, Barnes, Clop­ton, Haralson, Ligon, and Malone. Absent: Messers Bishop, Hardie, Langdon and Stansel. The. Board then went. into Executive session. Proceedings in Executive Session: Mr. Malone acting ~ecretary. ON MOTION of Mr. Malone; 1bat the Board do now proceed to elect by ballot a Presi­dent of the College. On summing up the ballot, Doctor William Leroy Broun was unanimously elected. By Mr. Ligon: . That a committee be designated to inform Doctor Broun of his elec­tion. The committee named was Messers Clopton, Haralson and Ligon. It was unanimously resolved That the salary of the President be fixed at three thousand dollars per annum and a house. The committee through their chairman reported that they had interviewed. Doctor Broun and that he would accept. Doctor Broun then appeared before the Board and accepted the position to which he had been elected. 4 o'clock p.m. June 25, 1884 In Executive Session: Mr. Malone acting Secretary. Tee Board met in executive session and there were present Messers Barnes, Clopton Haralson, Ligon and Malone. In the absence of the Governor, Mr. Barnes was call ed to the Chair; Doctor Broun was requested to come before the Board and express his views in regard to the Faculty. Governor O'Neal appeared and resumed his part as President of the Board pro tern. Mr. Armstrong was added to the committee on Revision of Laws in the place of Mr. Stansel, absent. Mr. Haralson was granted leave. of absence after tod~. Colonel Newman submitted a report which was referred to the Commissioner on Agri­culture. 224 Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Barnes until tomorrow. The Board adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow. June 26, 1884 The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session, pursuant to adjournment and there were present: Mr. Malone~ acting Secretary, Messers Barnes, chairman, Armstrong, Clopton, ,Ligon, and ¥~one. The Rules and Regulations were taken, discussed and the following action had there­on: That uection 1 be amended so as to read. as follows: Section 1. The President, Com­mandant and other Professors constitute the Faculty. Section 2. be amended to read as follows: Section 2. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the College who shall have original and appellate jurisdic­tion of all matters of academic instruction, discipline and police; and be held responsible for the proper management of the Institution. He shall ~reside at all meetings of the Faculty and shall be allowed a vote on all questions and will recommend suitable persons to fill vacant chairs. Section 21. Amended to read as follows, Section 21, The President shall have powers to make all needful rules and regulations not in comflict with the laws enacted by the Board of Trustees. Section 68. Amended by striking on the word IIFacultytt and inserting in lieu IIPresident ll • Strike out all of Section 101. Section 99. Strike out the word "Facultyll whereever it occurs and insert in liell "President". Section 102. Amend to read as follows: Section 102. The President is anthorized to remove cadets from boarding houses, etc. Section 120. Amended by striking out the words liThe Faculty will exercise their discretion" and insert the "President will exercise his. discretion. II ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong, the Rules and Regulations as amended were adopted. By Mr. Clopton, RiSOLVED: That the President be authorized t o have printed. as many copies of the Rules and Regulations 'as he deems advisable. ON MOTION of Mr. Clopton, the claim for fees of Doctor J. H. Drake, Surgeon, was laid on the table. By Mr. Clopton, RESOLVED, That the President of the College be invited to attend all the meetings of the Boa~ of Trustees. Adopted. On Motion of Mr. Clopton, the Board do now proceed to the election of the Faculty. - --- - - -- /' 225 J. S. Newman Professor of Agriculture and Director of Experimental Station J. T. Dunklin Professor of Latin and History 0. C. Smith Professor of 11athematics w. C. Stubbs Professor of Chemistry P. H. Mell Professor of Natural History and Geology J. H. Lane Professor of Civil Engineering G. W. Maxson Professor of English and Principles of Grammar School .Salary $1,600.00 Charles C. Thach Professor of Modern Languages and English Literature Salary $1200.00 T. H. Frazer Commandant and Instructor in Mathematics and Languages Salary $1, 200.00 w. LeRoy Bro~ Jr. Assistant Professor of Chemistry with salary of $1,200.00 F. M. Reese Secretary Salary $100.00 E. T. Glenn Treasurer Salary $1,000.00 ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That ·the Faculty shall perform such other duties as may be assigned them by the President. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That $200.00 be allowed E. T. Glenn for extra services in superintending erection of Langdon Hall. Adopted. ON MOTION of ¥~. Clopton: That the sum of $200.00 be allowed Professor Stubbs for extra services. Adopted. RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees decline to consider or pay the claim presented by Professor Hogg. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That the sum of $50.00 be paid Reverend E. W. Solomon for services rendered as chaplain. Adopted. By Mr. Clopton, RESOLVED, THat the Executive Committee be authorized to apportion and direct th4 expenditure of funds unexpended of the appropriation by the General Assembly tor the purposes for which it was and is to be devoted. J..- 226 Auburn, Alabama June 26, 1884 4 o'clock P. M. The Board met and there we e present Hessers Barnes, Acting Chairman, Clopton" Ligon, Y~lone and Armstrong. The Secretary to the Board resumed his seat with the Board. By ¥~. Clopton, RESOLVED, That all work sent by private parties to the chemist in charge of the State Laboratory shall be analysed free only when he considers t ,he , work of public interest,otherwise, the parties sending shall be charged a fee fof ,such services. ON MOTION all analyses done by the Chemist for the Commissioner of Agric~ture under Section 2, Act 12 of the Act of the General Assembly be the subject of agreement by the Chemist and Commissioner as to fees for such analyses. Adopted. ON MOTIQR: ,That Professor Stubbs be authorized to employ an add:i,tional assistant, in his Department at a sum not to exceed ~ 500.QO, as salary for such assistan~ • Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That the sum of $28.)0, an account pre,sented by Profes­sor Newman for travelling expenses, be allow~d him and for which an itemized state­ment be furnished covering said amount. Adopted. ON MOTION: That the sum 'of $400.00 be ~llo~ed to purchase books of reference for the Department of Professor Stubbs. Adopted. ON MOTIlN of Mr. Ligon: That an additional sum of $110.00, be allo~~d Professor St ubbs, when the amount now due from Commissioner of Agriculture is collected. A.uopted . R3JCLV2J, THAT The reports of the different Professors so far as they relate to appropri~tiQn be referred to the ~ecutive Committee. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Ligon: That the sum ~f $500.00 'or so much thereof as may be necessary be allowed to purchase chemicals for the State Laboratory., Adopted,. ON MOTION of Mr. Ar.mstrong: Thatal matters of appropriations, not referred to the Executive Committee, and not acted on, be submitted to said committee for their action; and that the President of the College be requested to furnish esti­mates and advise the Committee when he is read,y for their action. Adopted. The Committee on Finance, through their sUb-committee to which was referred the examination of the books and accounts of the Treasurer of the College, ask leave to report that they have performed that duty; and that they find them conrect and regular, and that proper vouchers have been exhibited, examined and passed on for all amounts expended; and on count, the balance in cash was in the Treasury. Con­curred in. Signed. Malone. ON MOTION of Mr. Clopton, That the sum of $500.00 or so much as may be necessary be appropriated for the purpose of ascertaining the prpper place for the construc­tion and erection of a building for Mechanical uses and purpose; and for travelling expenses therefor in the interest of the College, by the President or any other Professor under his direction. Adopted. 1\. 227 ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong, That the sum of $39.00 be allowed President Boyd for moneys expended by him in clearing the College building and Langdon Hall; and for six policemen on duty commencement night. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong. That the Treasurer be instructed to buy the desk for the use of the President of the College now in the office of Colonel Boyd, for whi ch he is to be paid the actual cost of the same. Adopted. By y~. Armstrong, That the Treasurer be directed to pay the expenses of the Reverend Lansing Burrows, D. D. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Clopton, That Governor O'Neal be invited to participate in the proceedings of the Board, and allowed the right to vote on all questions coming before them in body. Adopted. . . ~ F. M. Reese Secretary to' Board of Trustees The report of the President, Faculty and Treasurer are to be found following . the regular proceedings. Report of the President of the College Auburn, Alabama June 23, 1884 To the Honorable, the members of the Board of Trustees Gentlemen: The scholastic year of this Institution is now about to close; and I have the honor to enclose herewith, the reports of the several Professors and Instructors; also ,that of the 'Commandant of Cadets, giving in detail the hi story of the Departments and classes in their charge. Some derangement of the classes became necessary in January--to carry out the order of the Board, restricting the number of recitati ns in the . regular courses to fifteen recitations per week. This change has I think worked injuriously to the scientific and industrial character of the school; and it would seem to have been made with-out due re lection as to consequences. I am glad to report a graduating class of 11 members; some of whom in my opinion are very intelligent, with well disciplined minds and I predict their lives will reflect great credit and honor on this Institution. Nothing further need be said by me as to the reports of the Professors and Comman­dant except that I think all have done their duty faithfully by their classes; and that very satisfactory progress 'has been made. I would respectfully call attention to the communications made to the Board in July and Oc~ober last, concerning the apparatus, Library, Furniture, etc. Those estimates as made by my able predecessor and the Professors whom I found in charge and forwarded by me in July and which I fully approved later on examination and called attention again in October I now reindorse as necessary for the well being of thiB Institution. Much has been done this year, to carry out the Boards inter est--to make this a science college in fact as well as name. I believe it is only necessary to hold 28 fast to the present line, and to clear the trash a little more of studies, not rightfully pertaining to industrial education to insure more beneficial results. In this day literary education is a luxury; scientific education a necessity. And I say this in general any where, with great regret, for much of my life has been spent teaching Latin and Greek. I love the old classics; and I say away with the classics, with particular pain here for it may affect that one of my colleagues in this Faculty, for whom I entertain a most profound respect--as perhaps all sides of his character considered--the very best man you have here. It would be a great misfortune to lose him from the College; and I hope it will never be even if . the motto becomes the law and usage in Alabama, "To Tuscaloosa for the classics--to Auburn for the Technics." The numbe:' of matriculates this session is 127. Exactly the same figures as last year. Would not t his indicate approval of scientific or technical education by the mass of the peopie. Clearly would it seem to do so , in the light of the slan­derous report circulated last su~er and actively since by interested parties with motives and purposes of thefur own, that the President of the College was an infidel or atheist. That report did as I believe, as its circulation was intended to do, keep many from here, say 50 cadets to respond to the Boards new departure in Technical Education. Should be 177 instead of the apparent . number 127. May the Board forgive the parties, as I do for the injury done me. I enclose herewith a copy of a communication made to the Treasurer which will ex­plain itself. On the 23rd of September last, I sent to the Honorable Mr. Armstrong, State Super­inten4ent of Education, my resignation as President of this College to be for­warded to your Honorable body. For prudential reasons, mutual friends of the College and myself so advising, that resignation has not yet been acted upon. I have requested Mr. Armstrong to have it presented for acceptance. 1 My reasons for resigning were sufficiently made known to the Board verbally at the meeting in December last, to render any repetition ,now necessary. I may only repeat that I cannot do proper or successful work under the reorganization and management which I find here. In severing my connection with the College, I beg leave to tender it my most hopeful wishes for its welfare, and to predict for it eminently great success. I regret that I found it necessary to witbdraw from the Institution. I came here to do my best for it--to throw my whole soul . into my work. There is a bright future here for some one with a proper charter in his hands, and with proper authority to carry it , out eventually. This science school is bound to secceed. One untoward circumstance or another may retard its progress for a time, but it will only be a matter of little time, for it to overleap its petty barriers and to command success for itself. It matters . little who is Presi­dent of this College, so it succeeds, and my successor whom the Board 1m its best wisdom will select has my most hearty wishes for his success. To the members of the Faculty, and others with whom I have been officially con­nected. I extend a friendly farewill of good feeling and ~ desire for their health, happiness and prosperity; and to you Honorable Gentlemen of the Board of Trustees, do I tender my grateful acknowledgeme~ts of the confidence and. trust reposed in me, in considering me worthy of the high honor of the Presidentcy of your College. I shall always treasure that honor very sacredly, and teach my children to remember, You with feelings of gratitude and to love the proud state in whose name you honored me. I am very respectfully, Your obedient servant, D. F. Boyd - 229 Report of E. T. Glenn, Treasurer-A & M College for the Fiscal Year ending June 16, 1884 State Appropriations Receipts September 23 To. State Treasurer October 8 " " " November 28 " " " May 7 " " " May 9 " " " Disbursements By amount paid for Land " "Interest and Ekcrnnge " "Carpenters on College " "Painters " II Water Closet II "Repairing Roof " II Paints . and Painters tools " "Brick, glass, cement, nails, " II Lumber . II II Brick work and plastering II II Other labor II "Freight and drayage " "Opening drain around College " II Asphalt drain " "For old chapel II "Taking down and moving same " "Excavating for Building II "Lumber . " "Lime " " II " II " " " II " " " " " II Srick, .cement, nails, etc. Paint Doors sash, etc. Drain pipe Freight and drayage Carpenters work Brick work, Plastering Painters Other labor Seats . etc. " II " " " " " " " II " State Chemical Accts. Jan., March, June Balance Agricultural Bureau Account Cash on Hand $ 2,500.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 7,500.00 5,000.00 i 22,500.00 $ 2,844.55 9.22 995.75 1,205.84 139.25 137.20 1,044.00 809.72 552.12 1,001.45 169.19 323.82 111.85 415.56 350.00 90.55 68.53 942.38 95.00 646: 75 232.43 290.41 25.00 424.48 1,338.40 416.26 217.06 46.10 300.00 1,806.09 153.43 5,297.59 $22,500.00 230 Agricultural Bureau Act Receipts January 9, 1884 February 6, " To amount received from Commissionar " 8, " March 3, April 19, June 10, " II " Bal.ance " " " " II " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Disbursements By amount paid Professors Newman and Broun "" II Experimental Station II" "Printing Press Analysis Act " " " " " January 17, 1884 To cash received from Professor February 6, . " II " " " II ~1arch 3, " " " 11 " " " 7, II II II 11 " " " 17, " " II " " II June 10, " II " 11 !1 II Recapitulation Stubbs " " " " " E. T. Glenn, Treasurer To College A~count " II " dtate App~opriation Account Agricultu~al Bureau Account Analysis 4ccount Credit By paid on Coll ege Account " " St~te Appropriation " " Ag~icultura1 Bureau Total ,Balance on hand $1,000.00 1,785.00 361.00 2,356.05 1,135.00 478.08 122·~2 $ 7,368.56 $ 2,375.00 3, 968.56 925.00 $ 75.00 .50.00 150.00 65.00 50.00 ~o.OO $370.00 $21,537.20 22,500.00 . 7,215.13 370.00 $51,622.33 $20,481.84 17,048.98 7,368.56 6 722.~ $51)22.33 Respectfully submitted, E. T. Glenn, Treasurer Report of Treasurer for Fiscal Year ending June l~, 1884: College Account Receipts: To cash received of State Treasurer II II II II Incidental Account $20,280.00 745.00 430 .00 60.00 22.20 II " II II Surgeon II " II " Expense II " II II Fuel Disbursements By amount paid balance Expense of Professors II acct. " II at Corrunencement II Printing account " Stationery account " Interest and Exchange II Natural History " Music " Military II Trustees " Servant Hire (diploma) " Special Appropriations II Engineering Department " Salary apc. " Postage apc. " Fuel " Speaker II House rent II Insurance II Chemicals II Surgeon II Advertising Balance $ 310.11 100.00 115.59 96.27 285.30 54.73 86.25 150.00 100.00 179.70 500.56 336.65 293.03 157.00 16,225.00 104.13 255.62 10.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 430.00 196.90 1.055.36 $21,537.20 Respectfully submitted, E. T. Glenn Treasurer A 231 232 Report of E. T. Glenn, Librarian Receipts: October 31, 1883 December , 1883 To cash received of cadets " " Disbursements: To cash paid " " " " " " " " " for Books "Maps " :Periodicals " freight " " " $170.00 20.00 30.55 $220.55 $115.50 20.00 79.·10 5.95 $220.55 In addition to th~ Public Documents received last year, I have received from the different departm~nt6 at Washington this year 52 volumes together with several from Senator Pugh .and Representative Oates. We have purchased .157 volumes of Historical and Literary works and have renewed subscriptions to about 20 of the leading eriodicals, embracing scientific and literary magazine~. The library now aggregates 1,513 bound volumes together with a number of miscel­laneous magazines ,and pamphlets. A large portion being Congressional and State doings, and many of no value whatever • . I respectfully suggest that adequate appropriations be made by the Board to be placed at the disposal of a judicious committee from the Faculty for the equip­ment of the Library and the purchase of books. It is the experience of all coll eges that nothing conduces more to the improve-ment of and elevation of young men in college than a well ordered and well furnished library. A & M College Auburn, Alabama June 21, 1884 Respectfully, E. T. Glenn Librarian Governor E. A. O'Neal President, Board of Trustees: Alabama A & M College Auburn, Alabama June 23, 1884 , 233 In ~egard trr ~ duties as Directon of the Experimental Station, I desire to make only' a report of progress, SDlce the work has been too recently commenced to jus­tify one of any other character. Since your meeting in December last, much has been done in the way of clearing a­way rubbish, ditching swamps and fencing in the commons purchased last Fall. A variety of experiments is under way, covering many of the crops usually cultivated in this section •• some demonstration of facts and principles known to advanced agri­culturalists; others having for their object the discovery of the tenth ���• It is not deemed necessary to enumerate these in this report, as the object and scope of each experiment will be fully set forth in the report of results when attained. The experiments in oats commenced last fallon the north farm, which is surrounded by residence lots, were so far vitiated by the depredations of puultry, that no reliable comparison of the flats could be made. The work is being concentrated on the farm proper with a view to permanence. Experiments are in progress there with cotton, corn, rice, Irish and pweet pota­toes, grass, melons, and vegetables. About 80 varieties of fruit trees and forty two of grasses have been planted. Abundant crops of forage have been planted, be­sides oats already harvested to supply all stock that are or may b~ on the farm next winter. You are respectful l~ invited to make a thorough inspection of the farm and the crops growing on it. Carp Ponds The old pond was drawn off in April last, and the dam repaired. Five of the carp put in by Mr. Gay two years before were found averaging in weight about three pounds each, two leather and three of the se,ale variety. The two leather carp were r.e­tur~ ed and thirteen from my, own ponds near Atlanta, Georgia, were added. These have spawned and the young fish have been seen in small numbers. The. three se a·,.l e carp with thirteen others from my ponds were placed in the new pond in rear of the College building. In this a multitude of young fish were seen within three weeks after the spawns were placed in it. If it meets with your approval, these young carp will be distributed among the farmers of the State next Fall, without charge, other than the cost of cans, in which to ship them, and t he freight from Auburn, t o their destination. Stock I respectfully recommend that a f~w thorough bred sheep, swine and ~ttle be pur­chased next fall as a nucleus of flocks and herd with which tG experiment, and by means of which additional and valuable facilities for practical ins~uction will be aff orded the cadets. ~\ 234 More Farm Buildings Needed The stone stable already on ·the farm, is sufficient for housing the work stock needed but additional buildings will be needed for housing corn, and forage, and for sheltering horned cattle during the winter. Expensive barns for stock, are neither necessary nor desirable in our climate, but some protection is required. There is much old material on the farm which can be utilized in building shelters for stock and store room for forage, but this will need be supplemented with some new material. It will be necessary to build two more houses for farm laborers. They can be better controlled and are more efficient when living upon the farm. The North Farm The far.m south of the College will in future be amply sufficient for· the purposes of experiment. I therefore recommend that the North farm be sold and the proceeds devoted to improvements of a permanent character upon the other. .. Chemical Work I have as yet made very limited demand upon the laboratory, partly because of the initial condition of my work, and partly because of the pressure of other work,de­manding the attention of the Chemists. I will in future however,· need constantly to call upon the laboratory for assistance if the station is to be developed into its maximum usefulness. I respectfully recommend that the chemical force be in­creased under the guidance and direction of Professor Stubbs, that my work may be promptly done. As soon as stock are supplied, I propose to conduct careful and accurate experiments with different feeding stuffs, and their combinations for the purposes of ascertaining the most profitable crops to be grown for feeding our domestic animals. Indeed, commencing with next October, it is probable that I will need the entire time of a competent Chemist. Three times as much of my own time will be required next ses ~ ion in the lecture ~oom as has been during the ses­sion just ended. The limited number of lectures allowed me during the session just ending has enabled me to spend much of my time in the field and much more could have been profitably thus employed. As the work accumulates and becomes more complicated, an assistant who can relieve me of personal supervision of the details of the work on the farm and the records of experiments will become neces­sary. I will be pleased to have such an assistant as soon as in your opinion the means at your command will justify his employment. Members of my class cannot be thus utilized without encroaching upon the time allotted to instruction by my col­leagues. It would afford a material economy of my time were I supplied With a horse to faci­litate visiting the crops on the farm whi ch shoul d come under my own eye almost daily. Bulletins I propose issuing bulletins more frequently in future than I have in the past, and as early as practicable to prepare for the use of the farmers of the State manuals on subjects of most vital interest to them. Printing Press In accordance with your instructions, a neat and complete outfit for printing has been purchased and established in two rooms of one of the towers of the College building. The total cost of the outfit and running expenses to date, after being in operation three weeks amounts to $1,081.12. The work done to date, $159.00. I' 235 Expenditures: The following statement shows the amounts expended and for what pur­poses since your last meeting in December last. The report of the Treasurer shows the gross expenditures and receipts. For repairs, including fencing II farm labor II II II II II fertilizers seeds, plants and stock feed implements freight and express charges stamps and stationery Donations: '. $ 982.11 436.55 492.87 176.28 86.23 80.50 38.00 $2,292.55 I desire to acknowledge the following donations to the Station, viz: P. J. Berckman, August, Georgia-a select list of fruit trees and grape vines In. L. L. Varnadoe, Thomasville, Georgia Leconte and Bartlett pear trees Doctor R. F. Kolb, Eufaula, Alabama-Leconte pear trees and melon seed Doctor Landreth and sons, Philadelphis, Pennsylvania-varieties of garder seeds and tubers of wild potatoes from Montana Henry A. Duer, Philidelphia, Pennsylvania-varieties of garden seeds, and Hiram Sibley, Rochester, New York-garden and field seeds A. B. Cleveland and Co., Cape Vincent, New York-beans and peas Mr. Charles Farwell on behalf of New Orleans Sugar Exchange-samples of sugar George W. Scott, Atlanta, Georgia-one t o of Gossyplum phospho fertilizer Stems Fertilizer Manufacturing Ce., New Orleans-one ton of stems Ammd. super phosphate. G. Ober and Sons, Baltimore, Maryleand-one half ton of dissolved raw bone and potash and one half ton of South Carolina phosphate dissolved. Stono Phose Co., Charleston, South Carolina-half ton of Stono acid phose . O. Nelson, President, Montgomery Oil Words-two tons of cotton seed meal W. B. Cli ves, inventor through Deinmansur and Company, St. Louis, Missouri-a banner cotton planter The Globe Planter Co., Atlanta, Georgia- a Clobe Cotton planter Liberal discounts allowed by the Syracuse Chilled Plow Co. of N. Y.j the Thomas Harros Co., Geneva, N. Y.; Teague Barnett and Company, Montgomery, Alabama and others. Mr. W. T. Webb ' of Sycamore, Alabama presented some very fine seed corn. Respectfully submitted, J. S. Newman Director Colonel D. F. Boyd President pf A & M College Sir: Auburn, Alabama 1884 I have the· honor he ~ ewith to present to you, the annual report of the work done in the Department of Natural History during the year 1883-4. Throughout: the. session the following six classes have been under ~ charge: First in Geology four weekly exercises " "Mineralogy two weekly exercises " "M.eteorology One weekly exercise " "Botany three weekly exercises Third " Physiology two weekly exercises Fourth" Botany three weekly exercises The other two topics of my chair in Zoology and Entomology were oot ta~ght during the session, because these were no students in the First class pursuingthe course in Agriculture. So these subjects were assigned three recitations per week. The subject of P~siology was required for all students of ,the third class in order to carry out the wishes of the Board in introducing it into the Institution; viz: to enable these young men who proposed to enter the public ~chools of the state , as teachers to satisfactorily carry out the interests and purposes of the law on the subject. I am pleased to know and say that the interest taken ,in the,course by the whole ,class was far beyond my expectation~. I must say no subject of my chair was taught with a greater degree of satisfaction on my part. I received applications ,from member s of the 1st class to permit them to attend ~ lectures. This request was of co rse granted, and they attended th~ recitations until pressure of work in their regular classes compelled them to discontinue. I mention this to ,show ~w important it is, the student regards this topic. My , course of instruction was an effort not only to give knowledge of his organization, but also to point out to him the injurious _effects produced upon the different vital organs of the system by the habitual use of intoxicating stimulants and the abuses which re~ul~ from ,physical exercises. . . I trust the .whole work of the Department under ~ charge has been of a satisfac~ tory nature. Each year I try to make the exercises in the class room more practi­cal in their scope as the facilities at my command will permit. Telegraphy was taught during the year tQ lZ students who made progress in the topic. Museum The growth of this important adjunct to my chair has been about equal to that of past years. And might have been better off if the disorder resulting from the improvement inaugurated throughout the building could have passed without enter­ing my rooms. But throughout the whole ses sion, ~r quarters have been in t he 'lands of t he carpenters and painters and I found it advisable to pack away the specimens in order to protect them from dust and handling. It was out of the question therefore to prepare boxex for my correspondents. During the year I have received boxes from Amherst, Massachusetts, Cold Springs, N. Jersey, San Jose, California, Athens, Georgia, Jalaha, Florida, Glascon, Missouri, and an invoice of boxes of fossils and shells shipped by the Marquis Antonio deGregorio of Palermo, Sicily. Two suits of Esquimanx clothing from William H. Lamar of the Signal Ser­vice, and a recent graduate of the college. In December of last year, I visited the coast of Florida for the purpose of making a collection of sea shells. This trip was taken in accordance with the permission and appropriation granted me by the Board at their session in June 188) • . 1 car­ried with me Cadet W. D. Wood of the first class who was at the time taking a course in Geology under my. He was not only benefitted himself, but was of great assistance to me in the tedious work I had undertaken. I was successful in ob­taining a very large and varied collection of shells in the short time I was absent from my classes. These shells are being named and classified as fast as possible. I will send off quite a large portion of duplicates to other sections of the conntry in exchange for specimens illustrating dther branches of Science. In the hands of the Treasurer is an itemized statement of the expenses of this trip. I trust that a sufficient sum will be set aside by the Board at its coming meeting to enable me to put up suitable cases, tables, crawer., etc. for properly displaying and protecting this rapidly growing Museum. Besides the shells and some alcoholic specimens obtained during the trip to Flori­da, the additions to the Museum during the past year have been as follows: Zoological specimens Botanical " Mineral .. Fossil II Shells, Sea & Fresh \"rater specimens 146 20 )62 72 ~ 2J57b Histological Laboratory In the proper studying of plants and animals, it is necessary that an examination should be made into the adaptability of parts to make a whole; and to do this it is necessary a good microsco e should be at hand with its accessories, such as chemicals, dissecting instruments, etc. It is my desire to teach the subjects of Natural History in the higher classes especially by requiring the student to look beyond generalized forms into minutiae. To examine through the microspope the action of the small cells that make up the tissue of the plant or animal, to teach him how to avoid diseases by giving the water he drinks a microscopical examination for germs and or ganisms; by passing under rigid inspection the food he eats--In other words, I desire to give the student a view of the "invisible world". To carr.y out .this plan, I ask for the funds specified in the accompanying schedule. Insects in most of their forms are destroying the plants upon which we live--the farmers are crying for assistance in the shape of remedies for this great pest. It is very desirable then that the young men who expect to become farmers should distinguish between noxious and ·beneficial II sects and what should be done when an attack is made upon their crops. This knoWledge can only be attained by a long series of examinations with the m croscope of the egg--various stages of develop­ment, frequent handling and a close careful study of the habits of the insects. In such a laboratory as I desire t o open with all the improved forms of apparatus, a student will learn how to study to the best advantage, the organisms that fill the , 238 animal and vegetable kingdoms. Natural History as thus studied becomes the right hand of the intelligent husbandman. The farmers are beginning to realize this fact as shown by the number od diseased plants and injurious insects, that are being constantly sent me from all sections of Alabama, and from neighboring states, for the purpose of giving the names of these pestilences and the remedies for their suppression. If your boys were taught how to handle. the microscope, and how to watch intelligibly these agricultural troubles, they would be furnished with a poserful weapon with which to contend with the common ene~. The rapid accumulation of material in our Museum should be rendered more available than for the illustrations in the lecture room. The duplicate specimens should be used for the purpose of dissection and cellular study by the student himself. This is the only way to obtain a correct knowledge of anything. I would therefore urge the appropriation of the funds asked for in the accompanying . schedule. I would suggest that the art of taxidermy or the art of stuffing and mounting ani­mals be taught in connection with the chair of Natural History as a feature in this Histological laboratory. This can be done with but little additional work on my part. This subject might be required from the students who will pursue the agricultural course. Two important results will accrue from this practice: 1st, the knowledge obtained concerning the relation between parts of the anin~l system will be considerable and 2nd, the work of the student in this line, will soon fill our shelves with all the native birds and other animals of this section. By the help of the student in this branch I will be able to carry out the plan suggest.ed in ~ report of last year, viz; To supply the Agricultural branch of the Museum. With skeletons of all the domestic animals and the stuffed skins of the same. These skeletons can thus be articulated and mounted with but little cost to the Institution, and the value of each, a collection to the instructor as a means of illustration cannot be over­estimated. Alabama Weather Service TIis system was placed under ~ charge by the Signal Officer, January 17. But be­fore accepting the position I considered it .~ duty to commUnicate first .with the members of the Board, and these gentlemen having expressed to me not only their approbation but how important they coneidered the service to the College I entered immediately upon the discharge of the duties of the Officer. My first bulletin was issued at the close of March, since which time I have .ent out these circu­lars on the lOth of each month. The Commissioner of Agriculture has kindly con- .sented to print these reports, until the system can be made self-supporting. As Congress has made no appropriation for sup orting these organizations, General Ha­zen has been forced in great measure to rely upon the liberality of the different sta\es to render these systems self sustaining. This office furnishes me with all the stationery and literature needed and franks all mF correspondence. Within a short time he will telegraph me each day's predictions of the weather 24 hours in advance, and with this data I will expose flag signals at all the telegraph sta­tions in the state, 200 or more. The main railways of the state have liberally consented to send over their lines free of charge the telegraphic signals that will be prepared in the Auburn ~entral Office each day. As soon as suitable parties can be obtained in various towns and villages to take charge of these flags, I will begin the signalling system. ~239 I consider that the location of the Central Off ice of this Weather Servi ce in Auburn is quite valuable to the Institution for several reasons: 1st, it brings the College every month before the eyes of a large class of readers, ~ostly busi­ness men, not only in Alabama, but other states of the Union who receive my cir­culars. 2nd, it gives our students a knowledge of the new science of Meteorology that is so rapidly gaining ground as a practical science and opens babre them a new field for employment. It is my intenti on to establish here a Central Observat ory suppli ed with all the improved instruments for recording the changes of the weathe~ and circulations of the atmosphere. This must however be done gradually as the means are placed at my disposal. Before closing this report, permit me sir to express to you my appreciation for the uniform kindness you have extended to me throughout the session and the degree of interest you have always taken in the successful working of my Department. Ver,y. respectfully, P. H. Mell, Jr. Professor of Natural History Itemized statement of money asked for the Department of Natural History to carry our the plans specified in the annual report of 1883-4. Dr. Anzoux model of plants and animals Chemicals and glass ware 6 Chrouch's Histological microscopes & apparatus Insect pins and cages and artificial eyes for birds Alcohol f or preserving Museum specimens Arsenic to protect from insects in Museum Chloroform Photographic outfit and chemicals for Histological Laboratory Boxes and labels for Museum specimens Herbarium cases Books of reference Shelving, drawers, glass cases, etc. for properly protecting Museum specimens from dust and handlins, viz: 43 Glass doors @ $2.50 Hangings and weights for same 30 Drawers 8 Tables for microscopic work 4 Large glass cases for Zoological specimens 2 Lar ge glass covered tables & drawers - - - - - - - - --------- $ 350 .• 00 100.00 600.00 20.00 30.00 5.00 5.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 107.50 50.00 30.00 24.00 100.00 30.00 $1,751.50 Department of Moral Philosopht and English Colonel D. F. Boyd, President State Agricultural and ~~chanical College Auburn, Alabama June, 1884 I have the honor to submit the following report of my work in my Department during the session now closing. My classes have completed the study of the subjects required by the curriculum in the various courses. I have heard 470 recitations from the several classes and corrected 713 essays. This does not include the daily exercise in composi­tion and declamation written in the class roam. An immense amount of drill and labor is made necessary by the low standard of English in the most of our primary schools. A thorough knowledge of his own language LS the foundaticn of the students attain­ments in Technical Science, and he is compelled to acquire a knowledge of its ele­ments in his College course. My work in Elocution has been greatly interrupted by necessary repairs going on in the College. I desire to establish a course of weekly lectures on this important branch of English Education. The Deportment in the class room has been remarkably good. In addition to this brief report., permit me to call your attention to the request of the Young Men's Christian Aasociation, asking a room for a permanent place of meeting. They have been meeting in my church and are welcome to its use as long as they need it, but a room in the College with facilities for securing a library and periodicals would add much to their strength and influence for good. With hearty thanks for your own unvarying courtesy and cooperation in my work, I am respectfully your obedient servant, G. W. ¥w.xson ~ olonel D. F. Boyd Preltident Dear Sir: Auburn, Alabama June 16, 1884 A & M College I herewith present you the report of the academic work under my charge, for its school year just ending. The following table exhibits the classes taught and the entire number of students in attendance. ~ub.iect No. Recitations No. Students N. B • . French 132 6 In addition to German 132 3 this, I gave 4th Physics 78 37 instructions 2nd Physics & Mech. 132 10 daily for two months 1st Mechanics 54 5 to a class of 10 in English. As you will see the attendance on French and German has been meagre, and I regret to say the progress of these classes has been unsatisfactory, in fact that the benefit afforded to the College by that Department has been but little. On the other hand, I take pleasure in informing you of the very satisfactory results with the 3 classes in Physics and Mechanics. I have endeavored to make the instruction in these subjects as practical as possible and have, when convenient, required its students to handle the apparatus and con­duct the experiments themselves. I find this method quite an aid to them, both in comprehending and remenbering the principles involved, and think it is best cal­culated to develope the scientific spirit and scientific manner of investigation. Unfortunately, as you know the apparatus is not full. While adequate for many · general experiments, it is entirely unfit for giving a student any idea of the scientific accuracy. It is to be sincerely hoped steps can be taken in the near future for its improve­ment. As to the course of French and German, I feel it may be my duty to declare that it seems to me eminently desirable to make it a part of the required course of study. I think that you and the Professors of the Natural Sciences, will bear me out in saying that the best and most desirable information in regard to the methods and apparatus of science is continually appearing in those languages, and that a student who is able to read them easily enjoys great advantages. Respectfully submitted, t;. (;. Thach 242 Colonel D. F. Boyd President A & M College Dear Sir: Department of Latin Auburn, Alabama June 16, 1884 It becomes ~ duty at the close of the scholastic year, to submit to you and through you to the Board of Trustees, a report of my classes and their work during the session just endings. I have given instruction in Latin to the four college classes and alsp to a class in the preparatory course. The classes have made satisfactory progress consider­ing the circumstances. It is to be remembered in relation to thea, except the First class, that they have had to do the regular work of their respective classes and the Latin extra with­out receiving any credit for it in class standing. Whilst their classmates were confining themselves to the prescribed courses, these had to do the same work with .the Latin superadded, unrewarded by any marit achieved as far as class promotions or military distinction were concerned. Several who attempted this task, seeing and feeling t he . disadvantage they incurred in the competition with their class mates gave up Latin at least for a time, le~ng for learning's sakw or parental advice has caused many to persevere. That fact that the College deems the study so unnecessary as not to require it be pursued in the most elementary forms is not likely to attract its pursuits any but the most ambitious, or such as may be so directed by their parents. It will be a difficult matter to keep these vigorously to the work when they see that the time · devoted to this subject may prevent them from attaining class promotion or military distinction, I have seen and felt the trouble during the present session and have not been able to press my classes up to the point attainable under other circumstances. I have deemed this statement (perhaps digressive) due to my classes and myself. In addition to the classics in Latin, I have given instruction in Greek during the session to the First calss in Literature. This class during the 1st term consisted of seven members, during the 2nd term of six members, one ¥.r'. D. B. Williams hav­ing withdrawn. The same students constituted the class in Latin and Latin Litera­ture. It gives me pleasure to state in reference to the class that the different members have accomplished their work with me in the College during the se s sian ~ and in tneir examinations with various degrees of success, ranging from 60 to 95. Such being the case, I ask so far as the subjects taught by me are concerned that the,y be passed for graduation. To summarize: The following members in the different classes have been under my instruction during the session: Preparatory Latin-16, in two sections; 4th class Latin-8; 3rd-4; 2nd class-2; lst-7. 1st in Greek-7. To instruct these classes has required ~ presence in therecitation room every hour during the College duty. 1 243 The omission of Greek from the studies of the College will give me more time to devote to Latin, which I hereafter propose to teach in three classes in ~ College course. These classes will not include the preparation required for admission to the lowest college Latin class. In ~ instruction in Latin, I try to keep these special objects in view ••• a knowledge of the Latin Language and literature, the disciplinary ef-fect and its subsidiary bearing on the English languages. Colonel D. F. Boyd President A & M College Dear Sir: Respectfully submit ted, J. T. Dunklin Professor of Latin Department of Mathematics I have the honor to submit the following report touching the work done in this Department for the year ending June 25, IB84. First Class - Mathematics The 1st term-5 members of the 1st class in Engineering had 4B recitations in Inte­gral Calculus. Second Class - t1athematics The 1st berm-5 members of the 1st class and 6 members of the 2nd class and one special student had 38 recitations in Analytical Geometry. (loomis) The second term-5 members of the 2nd class in Engineering had 51 recitations in Differential Calculus (Loomis). Third Class - Mathematics The first term-25 members of the 3rd class and 3 special students had 76 r ecitat ions in Nentwo~th 's Solid Geometry and Olney's Trigonometry. The second term-22 members of the 3rd class and 1 special student had 5B recita­tions in solid Geometry, Analytical Trigonometry and Surveying. Fourth Class - Mathematics First terni-8 regular and 3 special members of the 3rd calss and B members of the 4th class had 80 recitations in Olney's Algebra. The second term-8 regular and. 1 speci al member of the 3rd class and 12 regular and 2 special of the 4th class had B6 recitations in Olney's Algebra and Wentworth's Geometry. Sub-Fourth Math$matics A class of 10 members of the 4th class ~ho were not suffiCiently advanced to enter the 4th class mathematics recited to me daily in Algebra ar Geome;r,y. They com­pleted Algebra to Anadratic Equations and 1 book in Wentworth's Geometry. This class is prepared to enter the 4th class mathematics next year. ----- ---------- 244 Bookkeeping Six members of the 3rd class and 34 members of the 4th class had 45 recitations in Bookkeeping. There were two sections on this subject. The 1st numbering 4 completed Double Entry; the 2nd numbering 36, completed Single Entry. Levelling An extra class composed of 9 members of the 3rd class had 1 recitation a .week from April 4th to the end of the Term. Recapitulation: Subject No. Students Total No. at Total no. recitations during the lear close .of lear in lear 1st Mathematics 5 48 2nd " 10 5 99 3rd " 29 23 134 4th II 26 13 165 Sub-4th" 10 9 165 Bookkeeping 40 45 Levelling extra 9 Total recitations ~ Per week 20 Total number of students in this department during the year 72. Total number at close of the year 50. In addition to their regular class work in ~urveying, the 3rd class in sections had about 3 hours filed work once a week. The most of this time was devoted to a sur­vey of the College farm, which furnished an unusual amount and variety of practice in field work plotting and calculation of areas. The work of the Mathematical Department during the past year has been conducted on the plan indicated in previous reports. The only variation in the order and a­mount of work heretofore indicated, has resulted from the reduction of the number of hours assigned to the .3rd class Mathematics from 165 hours in previous years and 175 hours last year to 135 hours this year, being 40 hours less than was assigned to it last year and 30 less than has ever been assigned to it. This reduction of time compelled the omission of Spherical Geometry and Spherical Trigonometry and Levelling from the prescribed course. The number of hours assigned to this class is less than in any similar institution with which I am acquainted. If the Department of Mathematics is to maintain the position it has always held :il lthis College, the time alloted to this class must be restored or the standard to ad­mission raised. The average scholarship of the present classes is creditable and in the case of several individuals very gratifying. The deportment in the class room has been uniformly good. Three objects are sought to be attained in the course of Mathematics: 1st, mep ~ al discipline, expecially in the mental habit of exactness and con­centration, not only indispensable for the mastery of pure Mathematics, but the first requisite for all branches of science. 2nd, a thorough knowledge of prinCiples as the result of demonstaation. I 245 3rd, skill and facility in the practical operation of the principles. In the attainment of these, I feel that I have been reasonably successful .with my classes. I have not expended the appropriation of $100 amount made to the Department at your annual session. It seemed better to defer the expenditure until the amount appro­priated to the Department of Engineering was known. Thus the duplication of instru­ments, models, etc. would be avoided. I trust the appropriation will be continued. Colonel D. F. Boyd President A & M College Dear Sir: Respectfully sUBmitted, O. D. Smith A & M College June 17, 18aL. I have the honor to submit the following report of work done in my Department during the scholastic year just closing. Preparatory Department: In this Department, I have taught Algebra, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Orthography and Penmanship. During the year, 23 students have been admi tted to this Depaetment by the Faculty. My classes in t1athematics have numbered 41, the complement having been made up of students assigned to the 4th class and who were not prepared to take 4th class mathematics. Attendance and recitations have been good, and progress in studies as good as could be desired. Military Department: When I entered on my duties as Acting Commandant in the Department, I received from General James H. Lane former Commandant and receipted for the same the following arms, equipments, etc.: 139 breach loading muskets, generally in good condition, but variously damaged 96 bayonets, generally in good order, but about the shanks and some without clasps. 168 cartridge boaes in good order, considering service seen. 256 bayonet scabbards, generally worthless. 2 silk battalion flags, one in good order, the other damaged 2 belts 6 marker's flags, two new and others badly used. 2 small drums, one new and the other badly used. --- - --------- 246 1 new bass drum and 1 old shell 189 leather waist belts, some badly damaged. 187 U. S. Plates badly battered and some with broken hooks 100 oval plates 2 sample dress caps 2 crimson worsted shashes badly used 1 samply fatigue cap, college property 1 fife and a bugle 2 new drum heads, 1 bass and 1 small The money appropriated to this Department has been spent in cleaning arms, buying one small drum and paying drummers and fifers. The drills have been well attended and the corps has been drilled in the school. of the soldier, the Company and Battalion and ~s received practical instruction in guard mounting, inspection, dress parade, and reviews. The senior class has re­cited once a week in Upton's tactics, and completed the school of the soldier and company. Allow me to suggest that "Reids Revised Tactics" (a volume that costs only 50¢ ; be put in the hands of 3rd classmen, and that they be required to recite ~ce a week in the same. By this means the officers many of whom come from the 3rd class would become more efficient and theoretical as well as practical instructors would be given to a large number of cadets who do not reach the junior class. Respectfully submitted, F-. H. Frazer Instructor and Acting Commandant ~olonel D. F. Boyd, President Dear Sir: Alabama A & H College Auburn, Alabama ;- 247 I herewith transmit in accordance with the custom of this Institution, the report of the chair of . Agriculture for the session of 1$83-4 to which your attention is respectful1y.mvited. Very respectfully, J. S. Newman Professor of Agriculture June 16, 1884 Report of the Chair of Agriculture Appreciating the difficulties with which I would be confronted in t~aching a sub­ject so old and yet so new; so intricate and generally supposed to be so simple, not only without available text beoks, but without any previously established course of study; and realiziag the prejudices that must be overcome before effi­cient work could be done, by consent of the Pr esident and Faculty, a series of introductory lectures was delivered during the first week of the session in the Go11ege assembly hall before the whole ~orps in which the following subjects were discussed: 1st, Agriculture-Its antiquity, history and influence in promoting civilization 2nd, Agriculture-Its dignity and scope as a study and as a profession. 3rd, Agriculture~Its progress as an art, as an applied science, and the instru­mentalities of such progress. 4th, Agriculture-The necessity for and advantages and manner of teaching it. 5th Southern Agriculture-Its peculiarities and needs, how studied and supplied. The object had in view in delivering these lectures to t he whole school was to introduce the subject to the cadets to disabuse their minds of the impression which I understood prevailed, that there was but little to be learned in the study of Agriculture to remove the resulting prejudice against it, and to impress them with the true dignity and importance and scope of the study. The measure bore good fruit and though some still entered the class with reluctance, all soon became interested and this interest has increased as the work advanc ed until now the chair of Agriculture occupies its proper position in the estimation of the cadets. During the first term, no text books were used, instruction being given entirely by lecture. During the second term "Oemler's Truck Farming for the South", "A Manual on Cattle" and "A Manual on Sheep Husbandry"--the last two prepared by myself for the Department of Agriculture of GeDDgia, have been used. The defects of all being supplemented by lectures as we pregressed. The Manuals were kindly presented for the use of the class by Han. J. T. Henderson, Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia. 248 The instruction has not been entirely sat~factory to myself on account of the limi­ted time allowed--only two lectures a week. Instruction in Agriculture commences with the 3rd class, which has. numbered in­cluding special students, taking it 44. In addition two from the Junior Class, received instruction with the Sophomores, owing to the fact that no Agriculture had been previ ously taught below the Junior. The total number on the class roll for the session is therefore 46. Agriculture is taught as an applied sCi ence, making the application of the teach­ings of the Natural Sciences to Art. Less field instruction has been given than· was desirable on account of the fact that having 50 recently come into possession of the farm, which was in a very dilapidated condi tion, much of the labor upon it was devoted t o cleaning away rUbbish and planning for future operations. As opportunity was afforded, how­ever, the class has been instructed in the field. President Boyd has manifested a deep interest in my work, and has availed himself of every means at his com­mand to facilitate its progress. Indeed, I wish to acknowledge the hearty and cordial cooperation and moral support not only of the President but every member of the Faculty. The conduct of the cadets while att ending my instruction has been exemplary in every respect and their application satisfactory. Respectfully, J. S. Newman Professor of Agriculture Golonel D. F. Boyd President Sir: Auburn, Alabama JWle 16, 1884 I have the honor of making the following report of the work done this session in the Department of Givil Engineering and Drawing. Civil Engineering The first class which has always numbered three members has been through and has revised the whole of Mahans Civil Engineering, which embraces theoretical instruc­tion in Building materials, strength of materials, foundations of structures on land and in water, masonry, graveing, roofs, bridges ot different kinds, roads, railways, canals, rivers and sea coast improvements. In practical instruction, the class was made to establish grade. to area around the College Building, preparatory to laying the asphalt pavement--to rWl several lines of level to determine the excavation for the new Assembly Hall; to rWl a contuur line for the fish pond in rear of the .College; and to ascertain with the transit if the tower and other portions of the New Hall were vertical. In addition to the above, the class spent from four to five hours daily for about four weeks in running a preliminary line of over a mile, with transit and level including topograpbical notes. The line subsequently located embraced a variety of curves connected by short tangents, on all of which the grade was frequently changed. The scope stakes were set with transit, level and graphically or with cross section paper, the latter being a popular method now on some of our most important roads. This was made to embrace various kinds of cuts and fills and reference points were also established. It gives me pleasure to state that in running this line, we were very kindly as­sisted by Mr. B. B. Ross and J. W. Persons, former students of this Gollege under ~olonel Hardaway and young gentlemen who have had considerable experience in M.exico as ~ ivil Fngineers. At the opening of the session, the 2nd class had seven students and it now num­bers five. The first half session it completed and reviewed Hencks Field Book for Engineers, which embraces instruction in laying out simple curves by deflec­tion, ordinates, curving rails, reversed and compoWld curves, turn outs, crossings, miscellaneous problems-Heights, slope stakes, cirrectuibs fir tee earths curvature and refraction--elevation for the outer rails for curves, excavations, embankments and other subjects. The second half session, it completed and received Bangs Railway Appliances, which treats of Ballast sleepers, chairs, fish plat$s and other fastenings, rails, guages, switches, Signals, turn tables, coal drops, locomotive depots, construction of station and platfomms, rolling stock, weight on wheels, oscillations of locomo­tives and coaches and other subjects. l 250 This class devoted two afternoons .a week for nine weeks to field work. It was instructed in running tangents and curves of different kinds, expecially curves with sub-chords--also lines of level including contour lines. Each member was made to act as chairman and roacisman, and to make his own calculations wben in charge of the transit and level. Drawing The first class was taught to draw in water colors locomotives and other railway appli ances--bridges, reofs, etc. also Ren topography and plateing and Profileing the engineering work done in the field. At the request of the Board of Trust ees," Lieutenant Wood, furnished the new design f or the Assembly wall and his work was done in a manner that reflected great credit upon himself. ! . The 2nd class drew all ~ the ~lates in Minefees Mechanical Drawings.Leights, Collier, and Thach also drew several extra peices in a ver,y creditable manner. I gave instruction to thirty five students in Third Drawing, although the class now numbers only twenty-nine. This class completed Davidsons Orthographic and Isometric Projectiles and his Practical Perspective, an excellent work in the subject intoduced by me this session. Each member was also required to cut from their projections a large number of models of geometrical figures and some of their intersections. The 4th class now numbers 23 students--it has had as .many as B5. It completed Davidson's Linear Drawing and Model Drawing by the same author. All of the plates in the 3rd class and the 4th class courses were drawn by me on the blackboard in colored crayons, preparatory to meeting the classes, requiring a large amount of time and labor; but I have been fully repaid in the very com­mendable progress made by both of these classes. I need not go more into detail in reporting the work done in this Department as the drawings are upon exhibition and I hope the Board of Trus£ees will inspect them •. I corresponded this session with some of the professors in several of the leading technical institutions. Professor Morris of Cornell University very kindly sent me a large number of drawings made by students under him, that I migbt see the character of the work done there, and I find that many of his plates are identi­cal with· those used in this College. Wants The wants in my Department have already been furnished you, inddetail in a former report. We specially need a plane table and attachments, a hand level and clino­meter, an Aneroid Barometer, an Optical .Square and a Rod and Level and about $30 to repair the other transit and its Solar Att~chment; also more books of reference and complete sets of furniture mmdels of brid~es, etc. are needed; but they are ver,y expensive. A smill amount of money ought to be placed annually to the credit of these departments, to repair slight damage, and to buy as needed note books, t 251 profile topographical ffild cros ~e ction, paper, tacks, plumb-bob lines, colored crayons, rulers, and other minor articles. To D. F. Boyd, President A & M College Sir: Respectfully submitted, James H. Lane, Professor Civil Engineering and Drawing Auburn, Alabama June 17, 1884 I have the honor to report that in November and December last, I taught an elemen­tary class in English; also an elementar,y class in Latin, both of which made fair progress. And during the 2nd term of the session, I have taught the senior class Astronomy, the text book Laskyer. The members of this class made satisfactory progress; all have passed the final examination, and Cadets Duke, Lockhart and Wood have attained distinctions receiving 90% of the maximum merit marks. Colonel D. F" Boyd President A & M College, Alabama Sir: Respectfully, D. F. Boyd Instructcbr June 19, 1884 I have the honor to report .that during .the past session, we have had three classes in Chemistr,r--the 3rd class consisting of 30 members, reciting 5 times per week till January 1st, then 3 times per week till May 10th and 4 ti~es per week remainder of the session. The 2nd class consisting of 3 members, rec i ting 5 times per week till January ·l, and three times since, and the 1st class in Science conSisting of 2 mem­bers, meeting daily throughout the year. Both the 1st and 2nd classes have worked from 3 p.m. until drill every evening. I have col lected $50 in fees and $100 special appropriations, all of which has been expended on the College Laboratory. I can report fair progress in my classes. Since the determination to have a course in Agricultural Chemistry in this College, it is decidedly advisable that a thorough foundation be laid in general chemistry upon whi ch the 2nd and 3rd classes can build. To do this effectually, three reci­tations per .week will not in my judgement suffice. With the imperfect preparation of most of our young men, the reception of chemical principles is necessarily slow, making daily drills and training a necessity. Hence much more time must be allowed f<252 to the 3rd class in this College, than is done to the regular class in general chemistry in a large university. The number of recitations in the 2nd class, has also with detriment to my class , been reduced from five to three. There being no 1st class in Agricultural Chemistry during the past session, I have t herefore had no class in Agricultural Chemistry as usual. I respectfully ask for continuation of same appropriation for ensuing year, viz: $100 and fees. All of which is respectfully submitted, To the Hon. Board of Trustees A& M College Auburn, Alabama Sirs: w. C. Stubbs Professor of Chemistry Laboratory of State Chemist Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College Auburn, Alabama Jun3 20, '1884 I have the honor to report that since your last meeting in June 1883, a State Labo­ratory a~ed to all the requirements for analyses of subst ances likely to be pre­sented has been fitt ed up. Before undertaking this wor k, I visited several of the leading Laboratories of the . North, and obtained much valuable information rela­tive to the details of the work. A considerable quantity of the glassware and apparatus were imported directly from Europe, saving the excessive protective tariff of 40%. I append herewith fudlibit A, showing the entire cost of this Labora­tory to date; and exhibit B, giving the work done for whom with receipts, ete. The former shows a total of $1,816.24 with a credit of $1806.09 as received from E. T. Glenn, Treasurer. A bill of $10.15 has been contracted and paid for by me, for chemicals purchased since the closing of Mr. Glenn's report June 15. This amount $1,816.24 includes the $100 special appropriations made by your Board for chemicals at their meeting .in December 1883. Exhibit B. Shows that 138 substances have been quantitatively analysed, viz, 14 for Judge Betts under the law free; 62 for Judgee Betts under Section 2, Act 12 of the Act to establish a Department of Agriculture and for which a charge of $420 has been made; 10 for Colon~l Newman, -Director of ExperimentalStation; 22 for other chBmists and private parties, and 28 samples for manufacturers and dealers The total amount charged for the above work has been $990 of which '370 has been collected, and this together with an order on Judge Betts for 420 has been handed over to the Treasurer, leaving a balance unpaid of $200, which I have no reason to doubt its collection, since most of this work has been necessarily done. Beside the above we have done a large amount of qualitative work for parties allover the state. We have also had an extensive correspondence, and aided in the pre­paration of the farm bulletins issued by the Department of Agriculture. , There is still on hand in Laboratory a large amount of unfinished work, which will require some time for its completion; and almost daily additions are made thereto by express and amil receipts. We have every reason to believe that this work will steadily increase, as our facilities become known. 253 The five kinds of work as you will see from Exhibit B required of this Laboratory are as follows: 1st, the free analysis of commercial fertilizers r equired by law, when taken by the farmers in accordance with instructions furnished by the ~ommissioner of Agri­culture. This work up to this time is very small and we have no r eason to believe it will be larger in the near future. For various reasons, our farmers have not availed themselves for the privileges of protection afforded them by the law and until the law itself becomes better known and appreciated are not likely to do so to any extent. 2nd, In Section 2, Act 12 of an 'Act to Establish a Depart~ent of Agriculture (a copy of which I enclose), it is made the duty of the Commissioner to collect speci­mens of agricultural, minera+ and marl deposits of the State, and cause correct analyses of such as may be deemed expedient to be made and recorded in a substantial book to be kept for this purpose. Under this head we have analysed 22 samples, marls, mucks, gold, iron and other ores and 40 samples of the recently discovered phosphates of this Stat e. Obtaining the latter in a body, we took the liberty of charging only $5 each or $200 for the lot. In a short while ~e propose at the re­quest of Judge Betts to issue a bulletin set ting forth the analyses, together with such remarks as may be of interest to the public. Permit me under t his head to inquire whether this policy at least at present would not . suggest the perfo~nce of this work without charge, especially since the legitimate work required of us by the Department of Agriculture is so small. Reasons will doubtless present themselves to each one of you for such action. 3rd, Analytical work of the Experimental Station. Every well conducted st ation in t his country has from one to six chemists who give their entire time to the work of the station. Agricultural work in this field, stable, and gard~n to be both of scientific and practical importance must be suppl~ented by laboratory work. This year the Director has been mainly engag~d in establishing the Station, and has re­quired but little of the Department . Even that little we have not entirely per­formed, he kindly consenting to give precedence to work from a distance. He inform~ me, however, that he will need the entire time of a chemist next year. Provision t herefore must be made for this want. 4th, Analyses for Manufacturers. Maker s of ' comMericial fertilizers have manifested a disposition to have their wares analysed, before offering them for sale in this State. A number. of such analyses have been made the past. year from all parts of the country. Our .home factories at Montgomery, Troy and Qi~us have also had their work done here. Recently, I have been requested to act as ~ onsulting Chemist to "Sugar Exchange" of , New Orleans. To which I deferred a reply till you could be consulted.6losely upon the above request came two samples of corn tests with in­structions to analyse and report vpon the adaptability to sugar c4Ue. This work I have done and forwarded. What will be required and what ~omp ensation will be paid for this position has not been investigated, preferring your counsel, before ~ntering upon further correspondence. Th~ 600sa Mining Company have ~ecently sent us three samples of iron ore--thus showing that our farmers will add to our work in the future. All this class of work is paid for as it should be and will yield, in my opinion, a goodly amount in the future. IX 254 5th, Work for Private farties. Samples are received almost daily of ores, marls, phosphates, clays, waters, etc. from private parties from all parts of the State. The impression is that such work is or should be done here free. To refuse to do such work without 'charge renders our Institution unpopular. To charge for it makes open hostility. In few instances where charges have been made, great complaint was the result in many instances after consultation with my colleagues the charges were remitted. Such work should be left to the discretion of the Chemist in charge and analyzed only when he considers the work of public interest. Otherwise a charge should be made if the work is done. I am satisfied that such a course woul d not only pepu­larize the Institution, but serveto further the double purpose of educating the public and developing -the rich resources of our State. Commissioner Betts informs me if he can find the law for his action, have analyses made of every brand sold in the State, the coming seasion. As there were nearly 150 brands sold in the State last season, we can easily reckon the magnitude of this additional work. Now, gentlemen, all this means work, incessant work. That this is its meaning the past year plainly demonstrates. Mr. Broun and myself have worked as laboriously as it was possible for us to do and at no time have we cleared our Laboratory and Commencement finds us with -a large quantity of work on hand. The work is on us and unless we decline it, will continue to come in increasing amounts. We have been enabled ~y hard labor to do this work the past year, but additional assistance will be needed next session. I therefore request that I be permitted to employ of my graduating class such as may be needed at salaries of $500 each. During the session, Mr. Broun and myself visited and examined the phosphates beds of Perry County; subsequently Mr. Broun spent several weeks examining for these deposits between Tuskegee and Georgia line. Samples collected on these trips were analyzed and as before remarked will form -basis of an early bulletin from Agricultural Depar tment. We also attended the convention of Chemists in May at Atlanta, called to decide upon a uniform method of analyzing com. tests. I enclose a printed extract from these minutes. I cannot close this report without bearing testimony to the efficient manner -in which my assistant, Mr. Broun, has done the work required of hia. There will be needed for chemicals next year from $200 to $500. I therefore' recommend that the larger sum or aa much thereof as may be needed be appropriated for this purp0se. We will take great care to see that only what is absolutely necessary be purchased. . I again urgently renew my application for $20G to my reference books on chemistry. I am using my limited private library and feel greatly the need of a larger one. The College does not own a single work on Chem~stry. Remembering that we -have taught three regular classes in College and su~lemented the work of the College classes in the Laboratory every evening from -one to two hours, beside the work enumerated above, and we think you will concur with us in A 255 thinking that we have not had much leisure time. In invite you all to examine the Laboratory at your vonvenience--vouchers to Exhibit A and receipts for Exhibit B are in my possession and will be fur nished i f requested. Respectfully submitt ed, w. U. Stubbs Respectful ly forwarded, D. F. Boyd, President Exhibit A Account of money expended on fitting up State Laboratory by W. C. Stubbs: Name of Account Personal expenses Nort h II II Atlanta H. Troemner, N. Y 10 • Trt. Bills, etc., N_ Y. A. M. Raynor, N. Y. J. Wiley & Sons, N. Y. PerY.ins Br os., Atlanta Ermer & Amand, N. Y. Traywham & May, Atlanta Frt . Bills, Atlanta J. & H. Berge, N. Y. J. C. Givin, Mobile And Blackmon, Auburn Gilbert & Barker, N. Y. II "" " Lamar, Rankin, & Lamar, Atlanta Ermer & Amond, N. Y. R. J. Tramwell James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia Freight bills, N. Y. James ~c Queen & Co., Philadelphia Freight Bills, Philadelphia Ermer & Amond, N. Y. Express, N. Y. U. P. McElhaney, Auburn Freight Bill, Auburn Express, Auburn G. W. Dixon, Auburn Freight Bill, Auburn Carpenters Bill Freight on Fixtures, Atlanta Freight Bill A. B. Stewart & Co. Freight Bill Brick l'lB.son Freight Bill " " " " " " " " II " " Voucher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 16 15 18 19 21 12 20 22 23 24 25 26 28 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Amount 50.00 12.40 90.40 9.25 51.38 · 7.89 175.00 226.00 35.35 24.65 25.00 25.50 .90 14.78 14.07 12.50 37.08 38.85 20.00 16.80 125.90 6.55 1.02 1.00 2.50 1.70 2.00 1.15 8.05 101.75 5.30 .65 150.00 1.55 1.50 5.45 3.90 1.50 f" 256 w. S. J. Lampkin, Atlanta Blacksmith " Jas. W. McQueen & Co.,Phi1ade1phia . A.P. Stewart & Co., Atlanta " " Miss McElhaney Express Henry Troenmer Enner & Amend " L. B. Pace & Co. Burton Bros. II Thos. Sherman(see note) Gilbert & Barker A. P. Stewart & Co. Freight Bill Burtons bill Dixons bill By cash Col. Newman for Frt. & Board .t::!y cash Mr. Glenn $10.2.3 A bill to Thos •. Sherman Atlanta has been gotten & paid for since settlement with Mr. Glenn June 15, 1884. .39 40 41 42 4.3 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 5.3 54 55 .2 ;5 .10 191.68 97.00 25.00 .75 11.25 88.27 9.00 6.00 10.15 15.15 50.00 8 • .35 1.50 2.65 $1,826.47 1,816.24 1,806.09 i 10.15 W. C. Stubbs Auburn, Alabama July 21, 1884 I have examined ,the vouchers and find the amounts and receipts correspondingly correct. Wm. LeRoy Broun PresidBnt Exhibit B Labo~atory of State Ghemist Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College Work done in Laboratory since October 1, 1883: Name of Article For Whom N. A., Adams B. St,rickland Frank; Knight Acid ,Phosphate P erf~ct Guano Kanit,e Acid Phosphate Farm~rs Pike II " " II II II II II II II II II II Marl Enon II II }1ack Greenville Guano Savannah II II " " " Marl II Montgomery " Golumbus Savannah Baltimore Troy II Acid ,Phosphate Savannah " II II Marl Union Spaings II Lowndes II Eufaula II " Acid ,Phos. Montgomery II II II Guanq New Orleans " Troy Acid ,Phos., Greenville Guanq II Acid ,Phos., Montgomery Iron Ore Arkansas Guano Montgomery II II Marl II -- - - ------- Judge Betts II II II II Doctor Tennville " II II II N. H. Holmes Judge Betts II II II II II II II II II II II 'II II II II II II II " " II II " II " II Savannah Holmes II Byrne H H & Co. S & Go. Judge Betts II II H H & Co. II II Judge Betts II II " II " II J. R. Rogers II " Steins Darby D & S " J. R. Rogers L. B. McFarland N. H. Holmes II II J~ W. Haildie G,harge free II " Private II II II Free II II II II II " " " II II II Private " " II II II Private II Free Pri'Vate II " Free II Judge Betts 257 Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 , 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3l. 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 , 42 43 44 45 $10.00 10.00 10.00 $30.00 ~10.00 10.00 $10.00 10.00 ,$10.00 $25.00 15.00 25.00 $25.00 2S.00 10.00 25B Guano Eufaula It Atlanta Muck Eufaula Marl " Muck Selma Asphalt Cullman Guano Opelika II Montgomery " Baltimore " Mobile II Hontgomery II Baltimore " II Marl Eufaula Guano Griffin Soap Montgomery Drugs Tuskeegee t'iarl Glarke Co. Guano Tuscaloosa It Apalachicola Marl Eufaula Acid Phose Troy Gold ore Montgomery T. P. Cuares W Wh. & Co. J. J. Kaigler " II w. D. Wood C. L. Cole H. L. J. & Co. N. H. Holmes Raisin J. F. Irvin M&F Patopsco II E. H. Jones W. T. Cole Centre Mg. Co. M. B. Swanson L. R. Smith W. H. Jemison Lt. L,;. Hartman J. J. Kaigler Doctor Lenile Gen. Holtzclaw " " Verbena Jas. R. Mime " " Opelika Dis. Bone & Pot. Stono. A. Phos. Mur. Pot R. T. Collier Auburn J. S. Newman Kanit.e Nitrate ::>oda C. S. Meal Floats Dis. Bone Phose G. S. C. Dried BJ.ood Broun. ore, Montgomery Phosphates, Hamburg Limestone, Talladega Iron Ore, Brundidge " II It Phospaates tiamburg Acid Phose Atlanta Gold ore Montgomery Iron Ore Tuscaloosa " " Gadsden II II It II " " 1/ II Gov. O'Neal W. C. Stubbs T. S. Planman S. Fert & Co. II w. " " C. Stubbs Doctor Pratt A. D. Sayre Gov. O'Neal Coosa Farmers II " " II Titantium Ore, Montgomery O. Stoneker Acid Phose Golumbus H. Bussey Clay, Selma H. A. Haralson Phospaates, State Dept. of Agric. Guano,. New Orleans Sugar Ex. " "II "It Phosphates, State Dept. of Agric. By Cash turned over to E. T. Glenn Order on Judge Betts $370 ~ II Free Judge Betts Not Analyzed Judge Betts Free Judge Betts Free Judge Betts Judge Betts Free " It " " " II " II II Judg~ Betts Judge Betts Complimentary Judge Betts " " Judge Betts Judge Betts II It Judge Betts 46 47 4B 49 52 53 54 55 56 57 5B 59 60 61 62 63 64 $25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 $25.00 25.00 . 25.00 · 25.00 25.00 25.00 2 5.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 65 $10.00 66 67 $25.00 6B 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 84-92 $45.00 93 10.00 94 10.00 95 10.00 101 102 103 " 104 105 " 106 107-110 10.00 $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 111 25.00 112 25.00 113-13B125.00 $990.00 Balance Due 9C .00 200".00 W. C. Stubbs -f 259 Report of the Board of Trustees of the State Agricultural and ¥echanical College for the years 1882-3, 1883-4. Board of Tru~tees o and their tenure of expiration of office: His Excellency ~ A. B'Neal, Governor of Alabama Ex Officio President Hon. Soloman Palmer, Superintendent of Education Ex Officio 1st District Han. e. G. Langdon 2nd District Hon. J. G. Gilchrist 3rd District Han. rI . H. Barnes Hon. H. D. Clopton 4th District Hon. Jonathan Haralson 5th District HOl1. R. F. Ligon 6th District Hon. Jno. W. Bishop 7th District Han. M. L. Stansel 8th District Hon. J. N. l-Ialone E. T. Glenn, Treasurer F. M. Reese, ;:3ecretary February 28, 1887 January 4, 1885 Feb ruar ° 28, 1887 " " " January 4, 1887 " " " " " II January 4, 1885 " II " Note: Messe~s Gilchrist, Stansel and Mal one. were reappointed and confirmed by the S~nate during the session of the Legislature 1884-5. ;' 260 Report of Treasurer A & M College for Collegiate Fiscal year ending June 15, 1883 which is embraced in the report of the Board of Trustees will be found on pp. 260-1. Report of Treasurer f or the year ending the 15th June 1884 on pp. 313. State Appropriation and Agricultural Department-Report of Treasurer for fiscal year ending September 30, 1884. To amount from State Treasurer Disbursements: To amount paid for land for Experiment Station Repairs on College buildings and improvement of grounds Building and seating Langdon Hall Balance Agricultural Department Receipts: To amount received of Commissioner Balance Disbursements: By amount }JIi.d Equipment State Chemical Department Part Salary, Director of Station Salary Assistant Ghemist Experiment Station Act. Printing Press Experiment Station Account: Receipts: To amount from farm products Sales of excess of fertilizers & other sources Balance Disbursement: To equipment & current expenses of Station Stock Purchased $30,000.00 2,844.55 7-,297.51 5,483.32 14,374.62 ·$30,000.00 $ 7,229.31 -2,768.09 $ ·9,997.40 1,806.09 700.00 1,200.00 5,294.35 996.96 $9,997.40 $ 627.86 207.75 5,294.3~ $ 6,129.9 $ 5,195.76 934.20 $ 6,129.96 E. T. Glenn, Treasurer A & M College Appropriation by the State The last Legislature appropriated to the College $30, 000.00 for the purposes speci­fied in the Act approved February 28, 1883. The report of the Treasurer herewith presented shows that there has been expended of this appropriation for repairs in the main College building $7,297.51, for the construction of Langdon Hall to be used as an audience Hall and for a Mechanical Art Laborator,y $5,483.32, and for an Experimental Farm $2,844.55. Appropriation 'from the amount remaining have been made for the Library, for lecture room furni-ture, to furnish ap ~aratus and appliances for teaching the principles and appli­cations of the sciences and also to furnish the appliances required to teach practical mechanics. , Agricultural Experiment Station and Chemical Laboratory Section 17 of the Act, establishing the Department of Agriculture for the State of Alabama; approved February 23, 1884, appropriates one third of the net proceeds re­ceived by the Commissioner of Agriculture, for the development of the Agricultural and ~lechanical Department of this t;ollege. According to the report of the Treasurer, there has been received from the Com­missioner of Agriculture $7,229.31. There has been expended up to September the 30th, 1884, in partially equipping the experimental farm and the chemical laboratory to do the work required by the Uommissioner and for other purposes as demanded to meet .the requirements of the law the sum of $9,997.40. This amount is in excess of that received from the Commissioner by $2,768.09. Time will be required for the beneficial effects of the Experiment Station, to the agri­cultural interest of the State to be fully recognized. Though laboring under the diff iculties the past year of making all necessary preparations for work, many ex­periments were conducted, the results of which will be published by the Commissioner of Agriculture in bulletin No.7. There have been made in the State Chemical Laborator,y by the Professor of Chemistry and his Assistants two hundred and thirty three analyses of fe rtilizers, soils, marls, etc., the results of which were published and distributed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. There was also prepared for the Commi ssioner by the Director of t he Experiment Station and the Professor of Chemistry, in part at least, bulletims numbers 1 to 6. These bulletins containing valuable information have been widely distributed over the State. The Trustees have thus endeavored to meet ,the requirements of the law, and as the Experiment Station and State Chemical Laboratory have now been partially equipped, the opinion is confidently entertained that with a more complete equipment, under the management of the ef ficiant officers, who have charge of these departments re­sul ts of substantial value to the Agricultural interests of the State will be rea­lized. The Experiment Station is intended to be not a model farm, but a place where experi­ments and scientific investigations in Agriculture are to be made at the public ex­pense for the common good, and where the young men at the College may receive in­struction in the methods applied. 262 It cannot be self-sustaining, but will require an require an annual appropriation to defray the cost of conducting the necessary experiments and investigations. 'Lechanic Art Laboratory Of the appropriation made by the State, there has been set aside $5,000.00 to equip as far .as it may, the Mechanic Art Laboratory for the purpose of giving in­struction in practical mechanics. The first story of Langdon Hall recently erected will be used for t his pur.pose. Education of this character is much needed in our State, and up to the present time has received but little attention, if any. The Mechanic Art Laboratory will be designed to be used as an auxiliary in industrial education and not to teach any special trade, but to instruct in the arts which constitute the foundation of various industrial pursuits and thus aid in giving mentally and morally in theory and practice t hat sound education, that will in a measure qualify a young man to enter upon one,.of the associated industries; that educat ion which comes of training the eye and hand as well as th~ mind and tends to associate and not dissociate as was often the tendency of .literary culture, skilled mental and manual labor. The industrial pursuits of life, must in the end add in a large degree to the power and wealth of the State. The Trustees are aware that the me agre amount appropriated for equipping the Kecha­nical Art Laboratory is wholly inadequate to accomplish what is required and will only serve to make a beginning. They would hesitat e tQ inaugurate this department but for the aid that is required under the Act as passed February 23, 1884, from the Commissioner of Agriculture, by the continuance of which they hope to be enabled in a few years to give a fairly complete equipement to the Agricultural and Mechanical Departments. It should be well under stood that coll eges adapted to t each the sciences and their applications, demand a large outlay of money to s ecure the "plant" the outfit necessary to teach its applications, a very much larger amount than is required to equip an ordinary college. No management can possibly devise any way of equip­ping a Technical College to meet the demands that its successful t eaching requires without a large expenditure of money to secure the necessary appliances. Practical Instruction The COU8es of education in this instirution is general and disciplinary .as well as instructive in the applications of the sciences. Praciical instruction is now given in the applied sciences in the following department: 1st Agriculture and Horticulture 2nd In practical Chemistry in Chemical Laboratory 3rd In Surveying, Engineering, etc. 4th In Printing and Telegraphy 5th In Mechanical Drawing 6th And will be in Practica~ l echanics as soon as the Mechanic Art Laboratory is equipped. 7th It is also designed as soon as practicable to establish and equip a Physical Laboratory, wherein special attention will be given to the study of electricity and its various industrial applications. The hope is entertained that by the College thus in fact becoming a polytechnic inst itute, it may continue to do work of gr eat value to the youth of the State, in fitftin . them by thorough science discipline for the successful and honorable per­fo~ e of the responsible duties of life. Since the last report of this College was presented to the Legislature, the Trustees have had occasion to lament .the death of a member of their Board, J. W. Hardie, of r ontgome cy, who died October 5,1884. They desire herein to express their sincere regard for his many virtues and their high appreciation of his wisdom and sound discretion in managing the affairs of the Institution. Changes in the Faculty In June 1883, Col . David F. Boyd the former President of Louisiana State University was elected President. Upon his resignation in June 1884, Dr. Wm . LeRoy Broun, then of the University of Texas, was elected to the position. The ~hair of Agriculture was filled in June 1883 by the election of Professor J. S. Newman of Georgia, who was also made Director of the Experiment Station. In June 1884, C. C. Thach of Alabama, was made Professor of English and Modern Languages, and }~jor T. H. Frazer appointed Commandant of the Corps of Cadets. Matriculates and Graduates in 1882-3 and 1883-4-­Matriculates in 1882-3: 128 Graduates in 1882-3: Bachelor of Arts 5 Bachelor of Enpineering 3 Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture 3 Bachelor of Science 1 Number of Graduates 12 Matriculates in 1883-4: 126 Graduates in 1883-4: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science Number of Graduates 6 3 2- 11 Faculty and officers are named for 1884-5 in report, but not put in the ecord. Course of Stu~ The subjects taught in the College are so grouped as to present three courses of study--two special (1) a course in Agriculture and Chemistry, (2) a course in Mecha­nics and Engineering; and one general (3). A Latin Science course which includes the s'bmdy of the Ancient and l'lodern Languages. Each course of study leads to the Degree of Bachelor of 0cience, and requires four years for its completion. Students are admitted at the age of fourteen and during the 1st and 2nd years, all are required to enter upon a general course of discipli­nary study embracing English, ¥~thematics and Drawing. Students not candidates for a degree who are qualified by previous study are per­mitted with the advice of the Faculty to select those special studies to which they may be lead by their tastes or by their proposed vocation in life. Military Tactics Regular exercises in Ydlitary Drill are conducted by the Comn~ndant with the corp of cadets. The members of the Senior Class are excused from drill; all others I 264 unless physically disabled, are required to take part in the exercjses. All the cadets wear an . inexpensive uniform of cadet gray cloth. Expenses Tuition is free to al J students. A small incidental fee is charged each term. The students board in private homes at 12 to 15 dollars per month, including fuel and lights. Some of the older students by messing here reduced the expenses of board to less than nine dollars per month. Executive Committee (H. D. Clopton, Chairman (W. H. Barnes (S. Palmer
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spelling 1884 [pdf for printing]: Board Minutes of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of AlabamaAuburn University (formerly Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama); Board of TrusteesMinutes of the Board of Trustees meetings held in 1884210 Auburn, Alabama January 21, 1884 At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the A & M College of Alabama held on Jaunary 21, 1884, there were present: H. D. Clopton, Chairman,. and l-ir. Annstrong, Mr. Ligon and Mr. Hardie. Mr. Barnes abs:el1t. By Mr. Clopton: RESOLVED, That Cadet W. D. Hoob be paid the sum of ten dollars for plan furnished for an Assembly room. RESOLVED: That the Executive Committee recommend to .the Board of Trustees that hereafter the incidental fee be five dollars for the collegiate year, to be paid in advance · by each .student, and that the Secretary be directed to correspond with the Board of Trustees and if the change be unanimously concurred in; then the Treasurer is instructed to conform thereto and collect no fee, for the next tem. from these cadets who have already paid $7.00 as an incidental fee. RESOLVED, By Mr. Ligon, That one hundred dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary be appropriated to pay Professor Stubbs for the purpose of chemical analyses. RESOLVED, by Mr. Clopton, That the Secretary be instructed to record the deeds to prop~rty conveyed to the Board of Trustees in the records of the Board after the same have been probated and put upon the records of the Probate Court. RESOLVED, That the Treaaurer be instructed to take out an additional .policy of ten thousand dollars on the college building. RESOLVED: That the sum of $55.00 be allowed Professor J. H. Lane for the purpose of repairing instruments, and purchasing chair and books. RESOLVED, That when lllventories of College property are filed with the Treasurer that the Secretary copy then into the records. RESOLVED, That this Committee will recommend to the Board of Trustees, at their next regular meeting, the sum of fifty dollars to the Chaplain appointed by the Faculty for the present session. RESOLVED, That the sum of fifteen dollars per month beginning 1st January. inat." in addition to the sum already allowed, be appropriated to the payment of musicians­the same to be paid by the Treasurer on the order of the Commandant •. F. M. Reese, Secretary to Board of Trustees Copy of Deed from E. R. Rivers The State of Alabama Lee County A-- 211 . ' This indenture made and entered into this the 21st day of August 1883, between E. R. Rivers of the City of Tallahasee County of Leon and Stat·e of Florida, of the first part, and E. A. ONeal, Governor of Alabama. H. C. Armstrong, superintendent of Education, C. C. Langdon, J. W. Hardie, W. H. Barnes, H. D. Clopton, Jonathan Haralson, R. F. Ligon, John W. Bishop, M. L. Stansel and J. N. Malone, Trustees of the Agridultural and Mechanical College of Alabama of the second part, witnes­seth that the part of the first part for and in consid~ration of the sum of five hundred dollars, to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, both bargained and sold and by these presents doth grant and convey to Governor E.. ' A. ONeal, H. C. Armstrong, Super i ntendent df Education, C. C.- Langdon, J.W • . Hardie, \,i. H. Barnes,. H. D. Clopton, Jonathan Haralson, R. F. Ligon, John W. Bia­hop, ·M., L. Stansel and J. N. V~lone, . s aid T~lstees of the Agricultural and Mecha­nical College of Alabama at AuburByoAlabama' and their successors in office, the following parcel of land to wit; thirty seven (37) acres more or less lying and being in the town of Auburn in the county of Lee and State of Alabama and bounded on the North by the lot known as the J:L-n Foster lot now owned by Mrs. Susan Turner. A. J. Holifield, P. H. Mell, Jr~ and the lot known as the G. C. Dil lard lot, on the East by the public road~ running in front of the A & M College, on the South by the Straten estate, and J. B. Gay. On the West by land deeded by E. R. Rivers to J. H. Drake together with all and singular the tenements and hereditaments and appertenances thereunto belonging. To have and to hold the aforesaid land unto them, the said Trustees and their suc­cessors in office in fee simple forever and the said party of the first part doth hereby cOKenant and agree with the said party of the second part that he is the lawful owner of the premises above granted and seized thereof in fee simple absolute and that he will warrant and deferred to the said Trustees and their successors in office in the quiet and peaceable possession of the above described land. Against the claims of all parties Whatsoever. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 21st day of August one thousand eight hundred and eighty. Before being witnessed the words "H. C. Armstrong, Superintendent of Education were interlined between 7th and 8th lines, and between the 24th and 25th lines. Witnesses: O. D. Smith E. T. Glenn The State of Alabama Lee County E. R. Rivers I, F. M. Reese, a Notary Public in and for said county hereby entify that E. T. Glenn, a subscribing witness to the foregoing conveyance, known to ourself ap­peared before me this day, and being sworn stated that E. R. Rivers, the grantor - - - .--- --------------- f( 212 in the conveyance, voluntarily executed the .s~e in his presence and in the presence of the other subscribing witness, on the day the same bears date. That he attested the same as witness in the presence of the grantor and the other subscribing wit­ness, and that such other subscribing, subscribed his name as witness in his pres­ence. Given under my hand, this the 2Znd day of December 1883. The State of Alabama Lee County F. M. ,Ree.se . Notary Public I, Thomas L. Frazer, Judge of Probate for the County of Lee and State of Alabama, do her~by cert~fy tha~ tpe annexed deed of conveyance fram E •. R. Rivers to A & M College was filed on the 8th day of January, lS84 , in ~ pffice for record,. was recorde~ the 14th day of January 1884·in Record of Deeds Vol. 00 on page 3 & 4. Given under my hand on this 14th day of January 1884. Thomas L, Frazer Judge of Probate f 213 Inventory of College property in possession of Professors and Officers of College In possession of W. C. Stubbs, Professor of Chemistry: Belonging to the A & M College: 1 gas machine and fixtures (vol) 2 pairs balances 1/75 1/30 Chemicals and Chemical apparatus Fixtures Total Inventory of State Laberatory $ 300.00 105.00 ;500.00 200.00 $1105.00 Chemicals, chemical qpparatus and fixtures $ 18.00 January 24, 1884 E. T. Glenn, Treasurer Dear Sir: In obedience to the order of the Board of Trustees, I have the honor to report the following College property in my Department: 2 transits, 2 levels, 2 surveyor's compasses, 1 sextant, 1 English chain and pins, 1 tape line, 2 leveling rods, 2 flag rods, 1 extra plumb bob, 1 hatchet, 1 hammer, 1 pair chalk · dividers, 1 set wooden models, 2 books French drawings, 21 Pang's American Drawing, 2 books of French drawings, 1 album German drawings, 1 lot of loose French and German draw­ings, 6 picture frames containing advertisement of locomotive works, 1 lot of mechan i cal specimens turned over by Professor Mell, 22 dilapidated chairs, 2 large rough tables, 4 small ricketty tables, 1 old bookcase, 1 bucket. And the following books: 1 basic l-ianual for Engineers, 1 Rankin's Civil Engineering, 1 Warren's MeChanical Drawings and Plates, 1 Gellespie's Higher Surveying, 1 Whipples' Bridge Building, 1 Smith Top Drawing. There is also a large case in the office of Com. Agriculture which belongs to my Department. It was left there with the under-standing through the President, that the Commissioner of Agriculture would give me one equally as good. Respectfully submitted, James H. Lane Professor of Engineering 214 A & M College January 21, 1884 E. T. Glenn, Treasurer A & M College Dear Sir: In accordance with ,the requirement of the Board of Trustees, I furnish you the following inventory of College property in my charge: 1 spherical blackboard 1 bOI of models cost " Total $20.00 ~ $23.5-0 The black board has been injured recently, by whom I am ignorant, as my room was for some time exposed, there being no locks on the doors. o. D. Smith Professor of Mathematics Auburn, Alabama January 28, 1884 The following -is a list of the Coll~ge property in the posses~ion of the Professor of Natural History: 1 old microscope with 3 objectives, ? eye pieces. 1 Passgrograph 1 bQX wood models of aysta.l,.s 1 box glass I~ "" 1 Porte Lumiere 1 Battery of 19 cells 4 Telegraph instruments 1 Relay 1 Lightning arrester & switch Box of weights for blowpipe 22 Electric Insulators 1 Wash basin, 1 water bucker, 1 dipper 1 Programme Clock 13 Electric Bells in the ProfessQrs rooms throughout the Building with necessary insulated wire. 6 boxes of standard weights, consisting of the following: 1 measure of length 25, 10, 5, 5, 2, 2, 1 lb •• weights 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/2, 1/4 ounces 500, 200, 200, 100, 50, 20, 20, 10, 5, 2, 2, 1 grams 1 gallon meausre, 1 quart, 1 pint 1 half bushel measure, 1 peck, 1 1/2 peck, 1 quart, (dry) A rapidly growing museum over 26,000 specimens 1 coal stove in recitation room 21 desks (students seats) 4 dilapidated tables 1 alcohol lamp 2 Bell glass jars 3 old dilapidated chairs 2 gallons alcohol for museum 1 agate iron t ray A very few chemicals that are being consumed Also the following books: 1 Annual Report, Ontario School of Agriculture, 1882 4 Vols. Professional papers, signal service 3 II Heat, light and force 1 II Lessons in Electricity 7" Bulletin of the States Museum 9 II Geological Survey 1" Department Agriculture WashingtQll 1 II American Wasps 3" Alabama Geological Survey 1874, 5, 6 1 II American Entomologists 1 II Report on Cotton Insect 1879 4" Smithsonian Reports 1872, 9, 80, 80 7" Miscelleaneous Vols. 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 22, 27. 2" Reports Entomological Commission 2" R.eport of Signal Officer 1875, 1877 1" Ocean by Reches 1" Harris Insects 1 Industrial University Report 1882 ~ 215 16 Report on Expln. on R. R. from Mississippi River to Pacific 1 U. S. Japan Expedition 1 U. S. Coast Survey 3 Report of Commissioner of Fisheries 1871, 3, 9 1 Senate Miscellaneous 1880 9 Report U. S. International Exposition 6 "" Geological Survey C. King 1 "" " II Hayden 1 "" " II Wheeler 3 Department of Agriculture 1878, 81, 81 1 II Emma Vdne investigation 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 12 6 The above is correct. P. H. Mell, Jr. Mr. E. T. Glenn, Treasurer Dear Sir: I have the honor to submit the following inventory of all property in my charge: The Commandants Office: 1 iron sofa, condition good 1 desk " " 2 tables " bad 3 chairs " " 1 water bucket " good 1 clock " " 4 record books " " 2 ink stands 2 sample caps 2 file holders 2 pen " 1 ruler 1 coal bill Recitation Room: 20 desks for students, condition bad 3 benches 1 tavle 1 black board 4 " " Armory: rubbers " " " " " n g60d bad 139 Bright Breach Loading Muskets generally in good condition, but seriously damaged. 96 Bayonets , generally in good order, but battered about the shanks and some with-out clasps. 168 Cartridge boxes, in good order considering service seen. 256 Bayonet scabbards, generally worthless 189 Leather waist belts, very badly damaged 187 U. S. Plates, badly battered and some with broken hooks. 100 Oval plates in good order. 24 Sergeant s swords, almost worthless 2 silk Battalion Flags, one in good order, the other damaged and 2 belts. 6 Markers Flags, 2 new and others badly used. 2 small drur.IS, both new and 1 old shell 1 Bass drum new and 1 old shell 2 crimson worsted sashes, badly used. 3 sample dress caps 1 Fife and 1 Bugle 3 new drum heads, 1 Bass and 2 small Yours truly, J. H. Frazer I 217 Profes~or Dunklin reports only one or two ordinary chairs, benches and tables in his possession. Mr. E. T. Glenn Treasurer Dear Sir: I submit the following inventory of College property in my care; 2 Pine tables 2 Chairs 7 W & AK Johnston's Maps 1 Joslin's 12 inch semmetri cal globe 1 Water bucket and pi tcher. E. T. Glenn Treasurer Respectfully, G. W. Maxson Auburn, Alabama January 15, 1884 By order of the Board of Trustees, I herewith transmt an estimate of the articles (and value) of furnit~re, etc. in the President's 0 'fice belonging to the College: 5 Old East Alabama Coll ege study desks 1 II round table commonp!i.ece 3 " study tables, drawers gone 6 " split bottom chairs 1 miscellaneous lot of stationery ( small) 1 pair tongs 1 wash bowl and towel $1.25 .50 1.50 1.50 1.00 .25 ~ $6:-25 The above is I believe a fair statement of College property in the President's Office and a full valuation for it. And in the class room adjoining under my charge are two old church benches used for class purposes. Value .50. Respectfully submitted, D. F. Boyd President r 218 There is nothing in my office of any special value belonging to the College. An old iron sofa which I received from East Alabama College, a desk wh!ch belongs to me is about all belonging in the office. Mr. E. T. Glenn Treasurer E. T. Glenn Treasurer A & M College Auburn, Alabama In compliance with an order of the Board of Trustees, I have for you this report of the furniture and apparatus under my care during the last year: Apparatus: For general Properties of matter: Acoustics Pneumatics and Hydraulics: ::lound Heat Magnetism Electricity Light Value Furniture: 5 chairs 2 . tables 2 black boards l .bucket Value RespeGtfully, C. C. Thach $670.00 10.00 J. 680.00 219 Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama June 23, 1884 This being the day designated for the regugular Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama and the roll being called, there were present: His Excellency E. A. O'Neal, Governor of the State and ex officio President of the Board, and Messers H. C. Armstrong, Superintendent of Education, W. H. Barnes, H. D. Clopton, Jno. Haralson, Ligon, and Malone. Absent: Messers Bishop, Hardie, Langdon, and Stansel. The repcrt of the President of the College was read and submitted; and on motion referred to the Committee on Finance. On next page resolutions in reference to the resignation of Colonel David F. Boyd President of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. Appropriations for 1884-5: General expense account Printing Stationery Int. and Exchange Music Military Servants Hire Postage Fuel Speakers Chemicals and fees Refund Library acct. $100.00 250 .00 60.cO 75.00 100.00 200.00 125.00 . 250.00 100.00 30.55 ( 220 By Mr. Barnes, The President of the College, Colonel David F. Boyd, having tendered his resignation 1st Be it resolved by the Board of Trustees in session, that the same be ac­cepted. 2nd Be it further resolved, . that we the Board of Trustees of the College, hereby tender to the said David F . Boyd, o ; ~r thanks f or the efficinet manner in which he has discharged t he duties of the Presidency of this College, for the time he has had charge of the s~e. 3rd That the Board of Trustees fully appreciate the many virtues and accomplieh­ments of the retiring President, and hereby commend him to the public wherever he may go, as a true gentleman, an eminent scholar, and highly qualified to be a public instructor. 4th Resolved, That these resol utions be spread and recorded on a separate page of the minutes of the Board of Trustees and a copy of the same be furnished to Colonel Boyd. On Motion, the r esoltuions were unanimously adopted. On Motion, of Mr. Malone,that the ~ ecret ary furnish Colonel Boyd with a copy of the resolution$. .- .,. 221 ON MOTION of Mr. Malone, Mr. Haralson was added pro tempore to the Committee .on College lands and property. ON ~ OTION of Kr. Haralson, That Messers Ligon and Armstrong be added to the Com­mittee on F'inance protempore. ON MOTION of Mr. Malone, Mr. Clopton was added pro tempore to the Committee on Agriculture. A communication from the President of the College to Mr. E. T. Glenn, Treasurer, was read and referred to the Committee on Finance. The Treasurer read his several reports which were referred to the Committee on Finance. ON MOTION of Mr. Barnes, a written communication from Colonel Langdon was laid before the Board by Mr. Clopton, which with an accompanying document was laid on the table. The Board adjourned until 10 o'clock a.m. tomorrow. F. M. Reese Secretary The Board met at 10 o'clock a.m. June 24, 1884 and there were present His Excel­lency E. A. O'Neal, Governor of the State, and essers H. C. Armstrong, Superinten dent of Education, Barnes, Clopton, Haralson, Ligon, and Malone. Absent Messers Bishop, Hardie, Langdon, and Stansel. By ~~. Clopton see opposite (next) page • 222 By Mr. Clopton: The Board of Trustees of the Alabama State Agricultural and Mechanical College, have heard with deep regret of the serious and painful sickness of the Honorable Charles C. Langdon, which has prevented his attendance upon the present meeting of the Board; and in token of our appreciation of his valuable services in behalf of the College an d of our high estimate of him as a citizen of whom Alabama is and ought to be proud; and of our uniformly pleasant personal inter-course in this relation. RESOLVED 1st: That the new Hall .recently erected be named Langdon Hall. RESOLVED 2nd: That a cozmnittee of the Board be appointed to procure a portrait of Colonel Langdon to be placed conspicuously in the Hall; and that they communicate a copy of these resolutions to him with the expression of the hope, that he will soon be restored to heath. That h& will again meet with us, many times and live long to see this Institution all that his heart has, desired~ and for which he has labored with such earnestness and fidelity. The resolutions were unanimously adopted and the Committee named are Messers Clop­ton, Haralson and Barnes. I' 223 ON MOTION of Mr. Barnes; . That the Board of Trustees go into executive session at 3 b'clock for particular purposes. The Board adjourned. June 25, 1884 The Board met at 8 o'clock a.m. and there were present E. A. O'Neal, Governor of the State and Messers H. C. Armstrong, Superintendent of Education, Barnes, Clop­ton, Haralson, Ligon, and Malone. Absent: Messers Bishop, Hardie, Langdon and Stansel. The. Board then went. into Executive session. Proceedings in Executive Session: Mr. Malone acting ~ecretary. ON MOTION of Mr. Malone; 1bat the Board do now proceed to elect by ballot a Presi­dent of the College. On summing up the ballot, Doctor William Leroy Broun was unanimously elected. By Mr. Ligon: . That a committee be designated to inform Doctor Broun of his elec­tion. The committee named was Messers Clopton, Haralson and Ligon. It was unanimously resolved That the salary of the President be fixed at three thousand dollars per annum and a house. The committee through their chairman reported that they had interviewed. Doctor Broun and that he would accept. Doctor Broun then appeared before the Board and accepted the position to which he had been elected. 4 o'clock p.m. June 25, 1884 In Executive Session: Mr. Malone acting Secretary. Tee Board met in executive session and there were present Messers Barnes, Clopton Haralson, Ligon and Malone. In the absence of the Governor, Mr. Barnes was call ed to the Chair; Doctor Broun was requested to come before the Board and express his views in regard to the Faculty. Governor O'Neal appeared and resumed his part as President of the Board pro tern. Mr. Armstrong was added to the committee on Revision of Laws in the place of Mr. Stansel, absent. Mr. Haralson was granted leave. of absence after tod~. Colonel Newman submitted a report which was referred to the Commissioner on Agri­culture. 224 Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Barnes until tomorrow. The Board adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow. June 26, 1884 The Board of Trustees met in Executive Session, pursuant to adjournment and there were present: Mr. Malone~ acting Secretary, Messers Barnes, chairman, Armstrong, Clopton, ,Ligon, and ¥~one. The Rules and Regulations were taken, discussed and the following action had there­on: That uection 1 be amended so as to read. as follows: Section 1. The President, Com­mandant and other Professors constitute the Faculty. Section 2. be amended to read as follows: Section 2. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the College who shall have original and appellate jurisdic­tion of all matters of academic instruction, discipline and police; and be held responsible for the proper management of the Institution. He shall ~reside at all meetings of the Faculty and shall be allowed a vote on all questions and will recommend suitable persons to fill vacant chairs. Section 21. Amended to read as follows, Section 21, The President shall have powers to make all needful rules and regulations not in comflict with the laws enacted by the Board of Trustees. Section 68. Amended by striking on the word IIFacultytt and inserting in lieu IIPresident ll • Strike out all of Section 101. Section 99. Strike out the word "Facultyll whereever it occurs and insert in liell "President". Section 102. Amend to read as follows: Section 102. The President is anthorized to remove cadets from boarding houses, etc. Section 120. Amended by striking out the words liThe Faculty will exercise their discretion" and insert the "President will exercise his. discretion. II ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong, the Rules and Regulations as amended were adopted. By Mr. Clopton, RiSOLVED: That the President be authorized t o have printed. as many copies of the Rules and Regulations 'as he deems advisable. ON MOTION of Mr. Clopton, the claim for fees of Doctor J. H. Drake, Surgeon, was laid on the table. By Mr. Clopton, RESOLVED, That the President of the College be invited to attend all the meetings of the Boa~ of Trustees. Adopted. On Motion of Mr. Clopton, the Board do now proceed to the election of the Faculty. - --- - - -- /' 225 J. S. Newman Professor of Agriculture and Director of Experimental Station J. T. Dunklin Professor of Latin and History 0. C. Smith Professor of 11athematics w. C. Stubbs Professor of Chemistry P. H. Mell Professor of Natural History and Geology J. H. Lane Professor of Civil Engineering G. W. Maxson Professor of English and Principles of Grammar School .Salary $1,600.00 Charles C. Thach Professor of Modern Languages and English Literature Salary $1200.00 T. H. Frazer Commandant and Instructor in Mathematics and Languages Salary $1, 200.00 w. LeRoy Bro~ Jr. Assistant Professor of Chemistry with salary of $1,200.00 F. M. Reese Secretary Salary $100.00 E. T. Glenn Treasurer Salary $1,000.00 ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That ·the Faculty shall perform such other duties as may be assigned them by the President. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That $200.00 be allowed E. T. Glenn for extra services in superintending erection of Langdon Hall. Adopted. ON MOTION of ¥~. Clopton: That the sum of $200.00 be allowed Professor Stubbs for extra services. Adopted. RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees decline to consider or pay the claim presented by Professor Hogg. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That the sum of $50.00 be paid Reverend E. W. Solomon for services rendered as chaplain. Adopted. By Mr. Clopton, RESOLVED, THat the Executive Committee be authorized to apportion and direct th4 expenditure of funds unexpended of the appropriation by the General Assembly tor the purposes for which it was and is to be devoted. J..- 226 Auburn, Alabama June 26, 1884 4 o'clock P. M. The Board met and there we e present Hessers Barnes, Acting Chairman, Clopton" Ligon, Y~lone and Armstrong. The Secretary to the Board resumed his seat with the Board. By ¥~. Clopton, RESOLVED, That all work sent by private parties to the chemist in charge of the State Laboratory shall be analysed free only when he considers t ,he , work of public interest,otherwise, the parties sending shall be charged a fee fof ,such services. ON MOTION all analyses done by the Chemist for the Commissioner of Agric~ture under Section 2, Act 12 of the Act of the General Assembly be the subject of agreement by the Chemist and Commissioner as to fees for such analyses. Adopted. ON MOTIQR: ,That Professor Stubbs be authorized to employ an add:i,tional assistant, in his Department at a sum not to exceed ~ 500.QO, as salary for such assistan~ • Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong: That the sum of $28.)0, an account pre,sented by Profes­sor Newman for travelling expenses, be allow~d him and for which an itemized state­ment be furnished covering said amount. Adopted. ON MOTION: That the sum 'of $400.00 be ~llo~ed to purchase books of reference for the Department of Professor Stubbs. Adopted. ON MOTIlN of Mr. Ligon: That an additional sum of $110.00, be allo~~d Professor St ubbs, when the amount now due from Commissioner of Agriculture is collected. A.uopted . R3JCLV2J, THAT The reports of the different Professors so far as they relate to appropri~tiQn be referred to the ~ecutive Committee. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Ligon: That the sum ~f $500.00 'or so much thereof as may be necessary be allowed to purchase chemicals for the State Laboratory., Adopted,. ON MOTION of Mr. Ar.mstrong: Thatal matters of appropriations, not referred to the Executive Committee, and not acted on, be submitted to said committee for their action; and that the President of the College be requested to furnish esti­mates and advise the Committee when he is read,y for their action. Adopted. The Committee on Finance, through their sUb-committee to which was referred the examination of the books and accounts of the Treasurer of the College, ask leave to report that they have performed that duty; and that they find them conrect and regular, and that proper vouchers have been exhibited, examined and passed on for all amounts expended; and on count, the balance in cash was in the Treasury. Con­curred in. Signed. Malone. ON MOTION of Mr. Clopton, That the sum of $500.00 or so much as may be necessary be appropriated for the purpose of ascertaining the prpper place for the construc­tion and erection of a building for Mechanical uses and purpose; and for travelling expenses therefor in the interest of the College, by the President or any other Professor under his direction. Adopted. 1\. 227 ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong, That the sum of $39.00 be allowed President Boyd for moneys expended by him in clearing the College building and Langdon Hall; and for six policemen on duty commencement night. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Armstrong. That the Treasurer be instructed to buy the desk for the use of the President of the College now in the office of Colonel Boyd, for whi ch he is to be paid the actual cost of the same. Adopted. By y~. Armstrong, That the Treasurer be directed to pay the expenses of the Reverend Lansing Burrows, D. D. Adopted. ON MOTION of Mr. Clopton, That Governor O'Neal be invited to participate in the proceedings of the Board, and allowed the right to vote on all questions coming before them in body. Adopted. . . ~ F. M. Reese Secretary to' Board of Trustees The report of the President, Faculty and Treasurer are to be found following . the regular proceedings. Report of the President of the College Auburn, Alabama June 23, 1884 To the Honorable, the members of the Board of Trustees Gentlemen: The scholastic year of this Institution is now about to close; and I have the honor to enclose herewith, the reports of the several Professors and Instructors; also ,that of the 'Commandant of Cadets, giving in detail the hi story of the Departments and classes in their charge. Some derangement of the classes became necessary in January--to carry out the order of the Board, restricting the number of recitati ns in the . regular courses to fifteen recitations per week. This change has I think worked injuriously to the scientific and industrial character of the school; and it would seem to have been made with-out due re lection as to consequences. I am glad to report a graduating class of 11 members; some of whom in my opinion are very intelligent, with well disciplined minds and I predict their lives will reflect great credit and honor on this Institution. Nothing further need be said by me as to the reports of the Professors and Comman­dant except that I think all have done their duty faithfully by their classes; and that very satisfactory progress 'has been made. I would respectfully call attention to the communications made to the Board in July and Oc~ober last, concerning the apparatus, Library, Furniture, etc. Those estimates as made by my able predecessor and the Professors whom I found in charge and forwarded by me in July and which I fully approved later on examination and called attention again in October I now reindorse as necessary for the well being of thiB Institution. Much has been done this year, to carry out the Boards inter est--to make this a science college in fact as well as name. I believe it is only necessary to hold 28 fast to the present line, and to clear the trash a little more of studies, not rightfully pertaining to industrial education to insure more beneficial results. In this day literary education is a luxury; scientific education a necessity. And I say this in general any where, with great regret, for much of my life has been spent teaching Latin and Greek. I love the old classics; and I say away with the classics, with particular pain here for it may affect that one of my colleagues in this Faculty, for whom I entertain a most profound respect--as perhaps all sides of his character considered--the very best man you have here. It would be a great misfortune to lose him from the College; and I hope it will never be even if . the motto becomes the law and usage in Alabama, "To Tuscaloosa for the classics--to Auburn for the Technics." The numbe:' of matriculates this session is 127. Exactly the same figures as last year. Would not t his indicate approval of scientific or technical education by the mass of the peopie. Clearly would it seem to do so , in the light of the slan­derous report circulated last su~er and actively since by interested parties with motives and purposes of thefur own, that the President of the College was an infidel or atheist. That report did as I believe, as its circulation was intended to do, keep many from here, say 50 cadets to respond to the Boards new departure in Technical Education. Should be 177 instead of the apparent . number 127. May the Board forgive the parties, as I do for the injury done me. I enclose herewith a copy of a communication made to the Treasurer which will ex­plain itself. On the 23rd of September last, I sent to the Honorable Mr. Armstrong, State Super­inten4ent of Education, my resignation as President of this College to be for­warded to your Honorable body. For prudential reasons, mutual friends of the College and myself so advising, that resignation has not yet been acted upon. I have requested Mr. Armstrong to have it presented for acceptance. 1 My reasons for resigning were sufficiently made known to the Board verbally at the meeting in December last, to render any repetition ,now necessary. I may only repeat that I cannot do proper or successful work under the reorganization and management which I find here. In severing my connection with the College, I beg leave to tender it my most hopeful wishes for its welfare, and to predict for it eminently great success. I regret that I found it necessary to witbdraw from the Institution. I came here to do my best for it--to throw my whole soul . into my work. There is a bright future here for some one with a proper charter in his hands, and with proper authority to carry it , out eventually. This science school is bound to secceed. One untoward circumstance or another may retard its progress for a time, but it will only be a matter of little time, for it to overleap its petty barriers and to command success for itself. It matters . little who is Presi­dent of this College, so it succeeds, and my successor whom the Board 1m its best wisdom will select has my most hearty wishes for his success. To the members of the Faculty, and others with whom I have been officially con­nected. I extend a friendly farewill of good feeling and ~ desire for their health, happiness and prosperity; and to you Honorable Gentlemen of the Board of Trustees, do I tender my grateful acknowledgeme~ts of the confidence and. trust reposed in me, in considering me worthy of the high honor of the Presidentcy of your College. I shall always treasure that honor very sacredly, and teach my children to remember, You with feelings of gratitude and to love the proud state in whose name you honored me. I am very respectfully, Your obedient servant, D. F. Boyd - 229 Report of E. T. Glenn, Treasurer-A & M College for the Fiscal Year ending June 16, 1884 State Appropriations Receipts September 23 To. State Treasurer October 8 " " " November 28 " " " May 7 " " " May 9 " " " Disbursements By amount paid for Land " "Interest and Ekcrnnge " "Carpenters on College " "Painters " II Water Closet II "Repairing Roof " II Paints . and Painters tools " "Brick, glass, cement, nails, " II Lumber . II II Brick work and plastering II II Other labor II "Freight and drayage " "Opening drain around College " II Asphalt drain " "For old chapel II "Taking down and moving same " "Excavating for Building II "Lumber . " "Lime " " II " II " " " II " " " " " II Srick, .cement, nails, etc. Paint Doors sash, etc. Drain pipe Freight and drayage Carpenters work Brick work, Plastering Painters Other labor Seats . etc. " II " " " " " " " II " State Chemical Accts. Jan., March, June Balance Agricultural Bureau Account Cash on Hand $ 2,500.00 2,500.00 5,000.00 7,500.00 5,000.00 i 22,500.00 $ 2,844.55 9.22 995.75 1,205.84 139.25 137.20 1,044.00 809.72 552.12 1,001.45 169.19 323.82 111.85 415.56 350.00 90.55 68.53 942.38 95.00 646: 75 232.43 290.41 25.00 424.48 1,338.40 416.26 217.06 46.10 300.00 1,806.09 153.43 5,297.59 $22,500.00 230 Agricultural Bureau Act Receipts January 9, 1884 February 6, " To amount received from Commissionar " 8, " March 3, April 19, June 10, " II " Bal.ance " " " " II " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Disbursements By amount paid Professors Newman and Broun "" II Experimental Station II" "Printing Press Analysis Act " " " " " January 17, 1884 To cash received from Professor February 6, . " II " " " II ~1arch 3, " " " 11 " " " 7, II II II 11 " " " 17, " " II " " II June 10, " II " 11 !1 II Recapitulation Stubbs " " " " " E. T. Glenn, Treasurer To College A~count " II " dtate App~opriation Account Agricultu~al Bureau Account Analysis 4ccount Credit By paid on Coll ege Account " " St~te Appropriation " " Ag~icultura1 Bureau Total ,Balance on hand $1,000.00 1,785.00 361.00 2,356.05 1,135.00 478.08 122·~2 $ 7,368.56 $ 2,375.00 3, 968.56 925.00 $ 75.00 .50.00 150.00 65.00 50.00 ~o.OO $370.00 $21,537.20 22,500.00 . 7,215.13 370.00 $51,622.33 $20,481.84 17,048.98 7,368.56 6 722.~ $51)22.33 Respectfully submitted, E. T. Glenn, Treasurer Report of Treasurer for Fiscal Year ending June l~, 1884: College Account Receipts: To cash received of State Treasurer II II II II Incidental Account $20,280.00 745.00 430 .00 60.00 22.20 II " II II Surgeon II " II " Expense II " II II Fuel Disbursements By amount paid balance Expense of Professors II acct. " II at Corrunencement II Printing account " Stationery account " Interest and Exchange II Natural History " Music " Military II Trustees " Servant Hire (diploma) " Special Appropriations II Engineering Department " Salary apc. " Postage apc. " Fuel " Speaker II House rent II Insurance II Chemicals II Surgeon II Advertising Balance $ 310.11 100.00 115.59 96.27 285.30 54.73 86.25 150.00 100.00 179.70 500.56 336.65 293.03 157.00 16,225.00 104.13 255.62 10.00 100.00 300.00 100.00 430.00 196.90 1.055.36 $21,537.20 Respectfully submitted, E. T. Glenn Treasurer A 231 232 Report of E. T. Glenn, Librarian Receipts: October 31, 1883 December , 1883 To cash received of cadets " " Disbursements: To cash paid " " " " " " " " " for Books "Maps " :Periodicals " freight " " " $170.00 20.00 30.55 $220.55 $115.50 20.00 79.·10 5.95 $220.55 In addition to th~ Public Documents received last year, I have received from the different departm~nt6 at Washington this year 52 volumes together with several from Senator Pugh .and Representative Oates. We have purchased .157 volumes of Historical and Literary works and have renewed subscriptions to about 20 of the leading eriodicals, embracing scientific and literary magazine~. The library now aggregates 1,513 bound volumes together with a number of miscel­laneous magazines ,and pamphlets. A large portion being Congressional and State doings, and many of no value whatever • . I respectfully suggest that adequate appropriations be made by the Board to be placed at the disposal of a judicious committee from the Faculty for the equip­ment of the Library and the purchase of books. It is the experience of all coll eges that nothing conduces more to the improve-ment of and elevation of young men in college than a well ordered and well furnished library. A & M College Auburn, Alabama June 21, 1884 Respectfully, E. T. Glenn Librarian Governor E. A. O'Neal President, Board of Trustees: Alabama A & M College Auburn, Alabama June 23, 1884 , 233 In ~egard trr ~ duties as Directon of the Experimental Station, I desire to make only' a report of progress, SDlce the work has been too recently commenced to jus­tify one of any other character. Since your meeting in December last, much has been done in the way of clearing a­way rubbish, ditching swamps and fencing in the commons purchased last Fall. A variety of experiments is under way, covering many of the crops usually cultivated in this section •• some demonstration of facts and principles known to advanced agri­culturalists; others having for their object the discovery of the tenth ���• It is not deemed necessary to enumerate these in this report, as the object and scope of each experiment will be fully set forth in the report of results when attained. The experiments in oats commenced last fallon the north farm, which is surrounded by residence lots, were so far vitiated by the depredations of puultry, that no reliable comparison of the flats could be made. The work is being concentrated on the farm proper with a view to permanence. Experiments are in progress there with cotton, corn, rice, Irish and pweet pota­toes, grass, melons, and vegetables. About 80 varieties of fruit trees and forty two of grasses have been planted. Abundant crops of forage have been planted, be­sides oats already harvested to supply all stock that are or may b~ on the farm next winter. You are respectful l~ invited to make a thorough inspection of the farm and the crops growing on it. Carp Ponds The old pond was drawn off in April last, and the dam repaired. Five of the carp put in by Mr. Gay two years before were found averaging in weight about three pounds each, two leather and three of the se,ale variety. The two leather carp were r.e­tur~ ed and thirteen from my, own ponds near Atlanta, Georgia, were added. These have spawned and the young fish have been seen in small numbers. The. three se a·,.l e carp with thirteen others from my ponds were placed in the new pond in rear of the College building. In this a multitude of young fish were seen within three weeks after the spawns were placed in it. If it meets with your approval, these young carp will be distributed among the farmers of the State next Fall, without charge, other than the cost of cans, in which to ship them, and t he freight from Auburn, t o their destination. Stock I respectfully recommend that a f~w thorough bred sheep, swine and ~ttle be pur­chased next fall as a nucleus of flocks and herd with which tG experiment, and by means of which additional and valuable facilities for practical ins~uction will be aff orded the cadets. ~\ 234 More Farm Buildings Needed The stone stable already on ·the farm, is sufficient for housing the work stock needed but additional buildings will be needed for housing corn, and forage, and for sheltering horned cattle during the winter. Expensive barns for stock, are neither necessary nor desirable in our climate, but some protection is required. There is much old material on the farm which can be utilized in building shelters for stock and store room for forage, but this will need be supplemented with some new material. It will be necessary to build two more houses for farm laborers. They can be better controlled and are more efficient when living upon the farm. The North Farm The far.m south of the College will in future be amply sufficient for· the purposes of experiment. I therefore recommend that the North farm be sold and the proceeds devoted to improvements of a permanent character upon the other. .. Chemical Work I have as yet made very limited demand upon the laboratory, partly because of the initial condition of my work, and partly because of the pressure of other work,de­manding the attention of the Chemists. I will in future however,· need constantly to call upon the laboratory for assistance if the station is to be developed into its maximum usefulness. I respectfully recommend that the chemical force be in­creased under the guidance and direction of Professor Stubbs, that my work may be promptly done. As soon as stock are supplied, I propose to conduct careful and accurate experiments with different feeding stuffs, and their combinations for the purposes of ascertaining the most profitable crops to be grown for feeding our domestic animals. Indeed, commencing with next October, it is probable that I will need the entire time of a competent Chemist. Three times as much of my own time will be required next ses ~ ion in the lecture ~oom as has been during the ses­sion just ended. The limited number of lectures allowed me during the session just ending has enabled me to spend much of my time in the field and much more could have been profitably thus employed. As the work accumulates and becomes more complicated, an assistant who can relieve me of personal supervision of the details of the work on the farm and the records of experiments will become neces­sary. I will be pleased to have such an assistant as soon as in your opinion the means at your command will justify his employment. Members of my class cannot be thus utilized without encroaching upon the time allotted to instruction by my col­leagues. It would afford a material economy of my time were I supplied With a horse to faci­litate visiting the crops on the farm whi ch shoul d come under my own eye almost daily. Bulletins I propose issuing bulletins more frequently in future than I have in the past, and as early as practicable to prepare for the use of the farmers of the State manuals on subjects of most vital interest to them. Printing Press In accordance with your instructions, a neat and complete outfit for printing has been purchased and established in two rooms of one of the towers of the College building. The total cost of the outfit and running expenses to date, after being in operation three weeks amounts to $1,081.12. The work done to date, $159.00. I' 235 Expenditures: The following statement shows the amounts expended and for what pur­poses since your last meeting in December last. The report of the Treasurer shows the gross expenditures and receipts. For repairs, including fencing II farm labor II II II II II fertilizers seeds, plants and stock feed implements freight and express charges stamps and stationery Donations: '. $ 982.11 436.55 492.87 176.28 86.23 80.50 38.00 $2,292.55 I desire to acknowledge the following donations to the Station, viz: P. J. Berckman, August, Georgia-a select list of fruit trees and grape vines In. L. L. Varnadoe, Thomasville, Georgia Leconte and Bartlett pear trees Doctor R. F. Kolb, Eufaula, Alabama-Leconte pear trees and melon seed Doctor Landreth and sons, Philadelphis, Pennsylvania-varieties of garder seeds and tubers of wild potatoes from Montana Henry A. Duer, Philidelphia, Pennsylvania-varieties of garden seeds, and Hiram Sibley, Rochester, New York-garden and field seeds A. B. Cleveland and Co., Cape Vincent, New York-beans and peas Mr. Charles Farwell on behalf of New Orleans Sugar Exchange-samples of sugar George W. Scott, Atlanta, Georgia-one t o of Gossyplum phospho fertilizer Stems Fertilizer Manufacturing Ce., New Orleans-one ton of stems Ammd. super phosphate. G. Ober and Sons, Baltimore, Maryleand-one half ton of dissolved raw bone and potash and one half ton of South Carolina phosphate dissolved. Stono Phose Co., Charleston, South Carolina-half ton of Stono acid phose . O. Nelson, President, Montgomery Oil Words-two tons of cotton seed meal W. B. Cli ves, inventor through Deinmansur and Company, St. Louis, Missouri-a banner cotton planter The Globe Planter Co., Atlanta, Georgia- a Clobe Cotton planter Liberal discounts allowed by the Syracuse Chilled Plow Co. of N. Y.j the Thomas Harros Co., Geneva, N. Y.; Teague Barnett and Company, Montgomery, Alabama and others. Mr. W. T. Webb ' of Sycamore, Alabama presented some very fine seed corn. Respectfully submitted, J. S. Newman Director Colonel D. F. Boyd President pf A & M College Sir: Auburn, Alabama 1884 I have the· honor he ~ ewith to present to you, the annual report of the work done in the Department of Natural History during the year 1883-4. Throughout: the. session the following six classes have been under ~ charge: First in Geology four weekly exercises " "Mineralogy two weekly exercises " "M.eteorology One weekly exercise " "Botany three weekly exercises Third " Physiology two weekly exercises Fourth" Botany three weekly exercises The other two topics of my chair in Zoology and Entomology were oot ta~ght during the session, because these were no students in the First class pursuingthe course in Agriculture. So these subjects were assigned three recitations per week. The subject of P~siology was required for all students of ,the third class in order to carry out the wishes of the Board in introducing it into the Institution; viz: to enable these young men who proposed to enter the public ~chools of the state , as teachers to satisfactorily carry out the interests and purposes of the law on the subject. I am pleased to know and say that the interest taken ,in the,course by the whole ,class was far beyond my expectation~. I must say no subject of my chair was taught with a greater degree of satisfaction on my part. I received applications ,from member s of the 1st class to permit them to attend ~ lectures. This request was of co rse granted, and they attended th~ recitations until pressure of work in their regular classes compelled them to discontinue. I mention this to ,show ~w important it is, the student regards this topic. My , course of instruction was an effort not only to give knowledge of his organization, but also to point out to him the injurious _effects produced upon the different vital organs of the system by the habitual use of intoxicating stimulants and the abuses which re~ul~ from ,physical exercises. . . I trust the .whole work of the Department under ~ charge has been of a satisfac~ tory nature. Each year I try to make the exercises in the class room more practi­cal in their scope as the facilities at my command will permit. Telegraphy was taught during the year tQ lZ students who made progress in the topic. Museum The growth of this important adjunct to my chair has been about equal to that of past years. And might have been better off if the disorder resulting from the improvement inaugurated throughout the building could have passed without enter­ing my rooms. But throughout the whole ses sion, ~r quarters have been in t he 'lands of t he carpenters and painters and I found it advisable to pack away the specimens in order to protect them from dust and handling. It was out of the question therefore to prepare boxex for my correspondents. During the year I have received boxes from Amherst, Massachusetts, Cold Springs, N. Jersey, San Jose, California, Athens, Georgia, Jalaha, Florida, Glascon, Missouri, and an invoice of boxes of fossils and shells shipped by the Marquis Antonio deGregorio of Palermo, Sicily. Two suits of Esquimanx clothing from William H. Lamar of the Signal Ser­vice, and a recent graduate of the college. In December of last year, I visited the coast of Florida for the purpose of making a collection of sea shells. This trip was taken in accordance with the permission and appropriation granted me by the Board at their session in June 188) • . 1 car­ried with me Cadet W. D. Wood of the first class who was at the time taking a course in Geology under my. He was not only benefitted himself, but was of great assistance to me in the tedious work I had undertaken. I was successful in ob­taining a very large and varied collection of shells in the short time I was absent from my classes. These shells are being named and classified as fast as possible. I will send off quite a large portion of duplicates to other sections of the conntry in exchange for specimens illustrating dther branches of Science. In the hands of the Treasurer is an itemized statement of the expenses of this trip. I trust that a sufficient sum will be set aside by the Board at its coming meeting to enable me to put up suitable cases, tables, crawer., etc. for properly displaying and protecting this rapidly growing Museum. Besides the shells and some alcoholic specimens obtained during the trip to Flori­da, the additions to the Museum during the past year have been as follows: Zoological specimens Botanical " Mineral .. Fossil II Shells, Sea & Fresh \"rater specimens 146 20 )62 72 ~ 2J57b Histological Laboratory In the proper studying of plants and animals, it is necessary that an examination should be made into the adaptability of parts to make a whole; and to do this it is necessary a good microsco e should be at hand with its accessories, such as chemicals, dissecting instruments, etc. It is my desire to teach the subjects of Natural History in the higher classes especially by requiring the student to look beyond generalized forms into minutiae. To examine through the microspope the action of the small cells that make up the tissue of the plant or animal, to teach him how to avoid diseases by giving the water he drinks a microscopical examination for germs and or ganisms; by passing under rigid inspection the food he eats--In other words, I desire to give the student a view of the "invisible world". To carr.y out .this plan, I ask for the funds specified in the accompanying schedule. Insects in most of their forms are destroying the plants upon which we live--the farmers are crying for assistance in the shape of remedies for this great pest. It is very desirable then that the young men who expect to become farmers should distinguish between noxious and ·beneficial II sects and what should be done when an attack is made upon their crops. This knoWledge can only be attained by a long series of examinations with the m croscope of the egg--various stages of develop­ment, frequent handling and a close careful study of the habits of the insects. In such a laboratory as I desire t o open with all the improved forms of apparatus, a student will learn how to study to the best advantage, the organisms that fill the , 238 animal and vegetable kingdoms. Natural History as thus studied becomes the right hand of the intelligent husbandman. The farmers are beginning to realize this fact as shown by the number od diseased plants and injurious insects, that are being constantly sent me from all sections of Alabama, and from neighboring states, for the purpose of giving the names of these pestilences and the remedies for their suppression. If your boys were taught how to handle. the microscope, and how to watch intelligibly these agricultural troubles, they would be furnished with a poserful weapon with which to contend with the common ene~. The rapid accumulation of material in our Museum should be rendered more available than for the illustrations in the lecture room. The duplicate specimens should be used for the purpose of dissection and cellular study by the student himself. This is the only way to obtain a correct knowledge of anything. I would therefore urge the appropriation of the funds asked for in the accompanying . schedule. I would suggest that the art of taxidermy or the art of stuffing and mounting ani­mals be taught in connection with the chair of Natural History as a feature in this Histological laboratory. This can be done with but little additional work on my part. This subject might be required from the students who will pursue the agricultural course. Two important results will accrue from this practice: 1st, the knowledge obtained concerning the relation between parts of the anin~l system will be considerable and 2nd, the work of the student in this line, will soon fill our shelves with all the native birds and other animals of this section. By the help of the student in this branch I will be able to carry out the plan suggest.ed in ~ report of last year, viz; To supply the Agricultural branch of the Museum. With skeletons of all the domestic animals and the stuffed skins of the same. These skeletons can thus be articulated and mounted with but little cost to the Institution, and the value of each, a collection to the instructor as a means of illustration cannot be over­estimated. Alabama Weather Service TIis system was placed under ~ charge by the Signal Officer, January 17. But be­fore accepting the position I considered it .~ duty to commUnicate first .with the members of the Board, and these gentlemen having expressed to me not only their approbation but how important they coneidered the service to the College I entered immediately upon the discharge of the duties of the Officer. My first bulletin was issued at the close of March, since which time I have .ent out these circu­lars on the lOth of each month. The Commissioner of Agriculture has kindly con- .sented to print these reports, until the system can be made self-supporting. As Congress has made no appropriation for sup orting these organizations, General Ha­zen has been forced in great measure to rely upon the liberality of the different sta\es to render these systems self sustaining. This office furnishes me with all the stationery and literature needed and franks all mF correspondence. Within a short time he will telegraph me each day's predictions of the weather 24 hours in advance, and with this data I will expose flag signals at all the telegraph sta­tions in the state, 200 or more. The main railways of the state have liberally consented to send over their lines free of charge the telegraphic signals that will be prepared in the Auburn ~entral Office each day. As soon as suitable parties can be obtained in various towns and villages to take charge of these flags, I will begin the signalling system. ~239 I consider that the location of the Central Off ice of this Weather Servi ce in Auburn is quite valuable to the Institution for several reasons: 1st, it brings the College every month before the eyes of a large class of readers, ~ostly busi­ness men, not only in Alabama, but other states of the Union who receive my cir­culars. 2nd, it gives our students a knowledge of the new science of Meteorology that is so rapidly gaining ground as a practical science and opens babre them a new field for employment. It is my intenti on to establish here a Central Observat ory suppli ed with all the improved instruments for recording the changes of the weathe~ and circulations of the atmosphere. This must however be done gradually as the means are placed at my disposal. Before closing this report, permit me sir to express to you my appreciation for the uniform kindness you have extended to me throughout the session and the degree of interest you have always taken in the successful working of my Department. Ver,y. respectfully, P. H. Mell, Jr. Professor of Natural History Itemized statement of money asked for the Department of Natural History to carry our the plans specified in the annual report of 1883-4. Dr. Anzoux model of plants and animals Chemicals and glass ware 6 Chrouch's Histological microscopes & apparatus Insect pins and cages and artificial eyes for birds Alcohol f or preserving Museum specimens Arsenic to protect from insects in Museum Chloroform Photographic outfit and chemicals for Histological Laboratory Boxes and labels for Museum specimens Herbarium cases Books of reference Shelving, drawers, glass cases, etc. for properly protecting Museum specimens from dust and handlins, viz: 43 Glass doors @ $2.50 Hangings and weights for same 30 Drawers 8 Tables for microscopic work 4 Large glass cases for Zoological specimens 2 Lar ge glass covered tables & drawers - - - - - - - - --------- $ 350 .• 00 100.00 600.00 20.00 30.00 5.00 5.00 50.00 25.00 25.00 200.00 107.50 50.00 30.00 24.00 100.00 30.00 $1,751.50 Department of Moral Philosopht and English Colonel D. F. Boyd, President State Agricultural and ~~chanical College Auburn, Alabama June, 1884 I have the honor to submit the following report of my work in my Department during the session now closing. My classes have completed the study of the subjects required by the curriculum in the various courses. I have heard 470 recitations from the several classes and corrected 713 essays. This does not include the daily exercise in composi­tion and declamation written in the class roam. An immense amount of drill and labor is made necessary by the low standard of English in the most of our primary schools. A thorough knowledge of his own language LS the foundaticn of the students attain­ments in Technical Science, and he is compelled to acquire a knowledge of its ele­ments in his College course. My work in Elocution has been greatly interrupted by necessary repairs going on in the College. I desire to establish a course of weekly lectures on this important branch of English Education. The Deportment in the class room has been remarkably good. In addition to this brief report., permit me to call your attention to the request of the Young Men's Christian Aasociation, asking a room for a permanent place of meeting. They have been meeting in my church and are welcome to its use as long as they need it, but a room in the College with facilities for securing a library and periodicals would add much to their strength and influence for good. With hearty thanks for your own unvarying courtesy and cooperation in my work, I am respectfully your obedient servant, G. W. ¥w.xson ~ olonel D. F. Boyd Preltident Dear Sir: Auburn, Alabama June 16, 1884 A & M College I herewith present you the report of the academic work under my charge, for its school year just ending. The following table exhibits the classes taught and the entire number of students in attendance. ~ub.iect No. Recitations No. Students N. B • . French 132 6 In addition to German 132 3 this, I gave 4th Physics 78 37 instructions 2nd Physics & Mech. 132 10 daily for two months 1st Mechanics 54 5 to a class of 10 in English. As you will see the attendance on French and German has been meagre, and I regret to say the progress of these classes has been unsatisfactory, in fact that the benefit afforded to the College by that Department has been but little. On the other hand, I take pleasure in informing you of the very satisfactory results with the 3 classes in Physics and Mechanics. I have endeavored to make the instruction in these subjects as practical as possible and have, when convenient, required its students to handle the apparatus and con­duct the experiments themselves. I find this method quite an aid to them, both in comprehending and remenbering the principles involved, and think it is best cal­culated to develope the scientific spirit and scientific manner of investigation. Unfortunately, as you know the apparatus is not full. While adequate for many · general experiments, it is entirely unfit for giving a student any idea of the scientific accuracy. It is to be sincerely hoped steps can be taken in the near future for its improve­ment. As to the course of French and German, I feel it may be my duty to declare that it seems to me eminently desirable to make it a part of the required course of study. I think that you and the Professors of the Natural Sciences, will bear me out in saying that the best and most desirable information in regard to the methods and apparatus of science is continually appearing in those languages, and that a student who is able to read them easily enjoys great advantages. Respectfully submitted, t;. (;. Thach 242 Colonel D. F. Boyd President A & M College Dear Sir: Department of Latin Auburn, Alabama June 16, 1884 It becomes ~ duty at the close of the scholastic year, to submit to you and through you to the Board of Trustees, a report of my classes and their work during the session just endings. I have given instruction in Latin to the four college classes and alsp to a class in the preparatory course. The classes have made satisfactory progress consider­ing the circumstances. It is to be remembered in relation to thea, except the First class, that they have had to do the regular work of their respective classes and the Latin extra with­out receiving any credit for it in class standing. Whilst their classmates were confining themselves to the prescribed courses, these had to do the same work with .the Latin superadded, unrewarded by any marit achieved as far as class promotions or military distinction were concerned. Several who attempted this task, seeing and feeling t he . disadvantage they incurred in the competition with their class mates gave up Latin at least for a time, le~ng for learning's sakw or parental advice has caused many to persevere. That fact that the College deems the study so unnecessary as not to require it be pursued in the most elementary forms is not likely to attract its pursuits any but the most ambitious, or such as may be so directed by their parents. It will be a difficult matter to keep these vigorously to the work when they see that the time · devoted to this subject may prevent them from attaining class promotion or military distinction, I have seen and felt the trouble during the present session and have not been able to press my classes up to the point attainable under other circumstances. I have deemed this statement (perhaps digressive) due to my classes and myself. In addition to the classics in Latin, I have given instruction in Greek during the session to the First calss in Literature. This class during the 1st term consisted of seven members, during the 2nd term of six members, one ¥.r'. D. B. Williams hav­ing withdrawn. The same students constituted the class in Latin and Latin Litera­ture. It gives me pleasure to state in reference to the class that the different members have accomplished their work with me in the College during the se s sian ~ and in tneir examinations with various degrees of success, ranging from 60 to 95. Such being the case, I ask so far as the subjects taught by me are concerned that the,y be passed for graduation. To summarize: The following members in the different classes have been under my instruction during the session: Preparatory Latin-16, in two sections; 4th class Latin-8; 3rd-4; 2nd class-2; lst-7. 1st in Greek-7. To instruct these classes has required ~ presence in therecitation room every hour during the College duty. 1 243 The omission of Greek from the studies of the College will give me more time to devote to Latin, which I hereafter propose to teach in three classes in ~ College course. These classes will not include the preparation required for admission to the lowest college Latin class. In ~ instruction in Latin, I try to keep these special objects in view ••• a knowledge of the Latin Language and literature, the disciplinary ef-fect and its subsidiary bearing on the English languages. Colonel D. F. Boyd President A & M College Dear Sir: Respectfully submit ted, J. T. Dunklin Professor of Latin Department of Mathematics I have the honor to submit the following report touching the work done in this Department for the year ending June 25, IB84. First Class - Mathematics The 1st term-5 members of the 1st class in Engineering had 4B recitations in Inte­gral Calculus. Second Class - t1athematics The 1st berm-5 members of the 1st class and 6 members of the 2nd class and one special student had 38 recitations in Analytical Geometry. (loomis) The second term-5 members of the 2nd class in Engineering had 51 recitations in Differential Calculus (Loomis). Third Class - Mathematics The first term-25 members of the 3rd class and 3 special students had 76 r ecitat ions in Nentwo~th 's Solid Geometry and Olney's Trigonometry. The second term-22 members of the 3rd class and 1 special student had 5B recita­tions in solid Geometry, Analytical Trigonometry and Surveying. Fourth Class - Mathematics First terni-8 regular and 3 special members of the 3rd calss and B members of the 4th class had 80 recitations in Olney's Algebra. The second term-8 regular and. 1 speci al member of the 3rd class and 12 regular and 2 special of the 4th class had B6 recitations in Olney's Algebra and Wentworth's Geometry. Sub-Fourth Math$matics A class of 10 members of the 4th class ~ho were not suffiCiently advanced to enter the 4th class mathematics recited to me daily in Algebra ar Geome;r,y. They com­pleted Algebra to Anadratic Equations and 1 book in Wentworth's Geometry. This class is prepared to enter the 4th class mathematics next year. ----- ---------- 244 Bookkeeping Six members of the 3rd class and 34 members of the 4th class had 45 recitations in Bookkeeping. There were two sections on this subject. The 1st numbering 4 completed Double Entry; the 2nd numbering 36, completed Single Entry. Levelling An extra class composed of 9 members of the 3rd class had 1 recitation a .week from April 4th to the end of the Term. Recapitulation: Subject No. Students Total No. at Total no. recitations during the lear close .of lear in lear 1st Mathematics 5 48 2nd " 10 5 99 3rd " 29 23 134 4th II 26 13 165 Sub-4th" 10 9 165 Bookkeeping 40 45 Levelling extra 9 Total recitations ~ Per week 20 Total number of students in this department during the year 72. Total number at close of the year 50. In addition to their regular class work in ~urveying, the 3rd class in sections had about 3 hours filed work once a week. The most of this time was devoted to a sur­vey of the College farm, which furnished an unusual amount and variety of practice in field work plotting and calculation of areas. The work of the Mathematical Department during the past year has been conducted on the plan indicated in previous reports. The only variation in the order and a­mount of work heretofore indicated, has resulted from the reduction of the number of hours assigned to the .3rd class Mathematics from 165 hours in previous years and 175 hours last year to 135 hours this year, being 40 hours less than was assigned to it last year and 30 less than has ever been assigned to it. This reduction of time compelled the omission of Spherical Geometry and Spherical Trigonometry and Levelling from the prescribed course. The number of hours assigned to this class is less than in any similar institution with which I am acquainted. If the Department of Mathematics is to maintain the position it has always held :il lthis College, the time alloted to this class must be restored or the standard to ad­mission raised. The average scholarship of the present classes is creditable and in the case of several individuals very gratifying. The deportment in the class room has been uniformly good. Three objects are sought to be attained in the course of Mathematics: 1st, mep ~ al discipline, expecially in the mental habit of exactness and con­centration, not only indispensable for the mastery of pure Mathematics, but the first requisite for all branches of science. 2nd, a thorough knowledge of prinCiples as the result of demonstaation. I 245 3rd, skill and facility in the practical operation of the principles. In the attainment of these, I feel that I have been reasonably successful .with my classes. I have not expended the appropriation of $100 amount made to the Department at your annual session. It seemed better to defer the expenditure until the amount appro­priated to the Department of Engineering was known. Thus the duplication of instru­ments, models, etc. would be avoided. I trust the appropriation will be continued. Colonel D. F. Boyd President A & M College Dear Sir: Respectfully sUBmitted, O. D. Smith A & M College June 17, 18aL. I have the honor to submit the following report of work done in my Department during the scholastic year just closing. Preparatory Department: In this Department, I have taught Algebra, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Orthography and Penmanship. During the year, 23 students have been admi tted to this Depaetment by the Faculty. My classes in t1athematics have numbered 41, the complement having been made up of students assigned to the 4th class and who were not prepared to take 4th class mathematics. Attendance and recitations have been good, and progress in studies as good as could be desired. Military Department: When I entered on my duties as Acting Commandant in the Department, I received from General James H. Lane former Commandant and receipted for the same the following arms, equipments, etc.: 139 breach loading muskets, generally in good condition, but variously damaged 96 bayonets, generally in good order, but about the shanks and some without clasps. 168 cartridge boaes in good order, considering service seen. 256 bayonet scabbards, generally worthless. 2 silk battalion flags, one in good order, the other damaged 2 belts 6 marker's flags, two new and others badly used. 2 small drums, one new and the other badly used. --- - --------- 246 1 new bass drum and 1 old shell 189 leather waist belts, some badly damaged. 187 U. S. Plates badly battered and some with broken hooks 100 oval plates 2 sample dress caps 2 crimson worsted shashes badly used 1 samply fatigue cap, college property 1 fife and a bugle 2 new drum heads, 1 bass and 1 small The money appropriated to this Department has been spent in cleaning arms, buying one small drum and paying drummers and fifers. The drills have been well attended and the corps has been drilled in the school. of the soldier, the Company and Battalion and ~s received practical instruction in guard mounting, inspection, dress parade, and reviews. The senior class has re­cited once a week in Upton's tactics, and completed the school of the soldier and company. Allow me to suggest that "Reids Revised Tactics" (a volume that costs only 50¢ ; be put in the hands of 3rd classmen, and that they be required to recite ~ce a week in the same. By this means the officers many of whom come from the 3rd class would become more efficient and theoretical as well as practical instructors would be given to a large number of cadets who do not reach the junior class. Respectfully submitted, F-. H. Frazer Instructor and Acting Commandant ~olonel D. F. Boyd, President Dear Sir: Alabama A & H College Auburn, Alabama ;- 247 I herewith transmit in accordance with the custom of this Institution, the report of the chair of . Agriculture for the session of 1$83-4 to which your attention is respectful1y.mvited. Very respectfully, J. S. Newman Professor of Agriculture June 16, 1884 Report of the Chair of Agriculture Appreciating the difficulties with which I would be confronted in t~aching a sub­ject so old and yet so new; so intricate and generally supposed to be so simple, not only without available text beoks, but without any previously established course of study; and realiziag the prejudices that must be overcome before effi­cient work could be done, by consent of the Pr esident and Faculty, a series of introductory lectures was delivered during the first week of the session in the Go11ege assembly hall before the whole ~orps in which the following subjects were discussed: 1st, Agriculture-Its antiquity, history and influence in promoting civilization 2nd, Agriculture-Its dignity and scope as a study and as a profession. 3rd, Agriculture~Its progress as an art, as an applied science, and the instru­mentalities of such progress. 4th, Agriculture-The necessity for and advantages and manner of teaching it. 5th Southern Agriculture-Its peculiarities and needs, how studied and supplied. The object had in view in delivering these lectures to t he whole school was to introduce the subject to the cadets to disabuse their minds of the impression which I understood prevailed, that there was but little to be learned in the study of Agriculture to remove the resulting prejudice against it, and to impress them with the true dignity and importance and scope of the study. The measure bore good fruit and though some still entered the class with reluctance, all soon became interested and this interest has increased as the work advanc ed until now the chair of Agriculture occupies its proper position in the estimation of the cadets. During the first term, no text books were used, instruction being given entirely by lecture. During the second term "Oemler's Truck Farming for the South", "A Manual on Cattle" and "A Manual on Sheep Husbandry"--the last two prepared by myself for the Department of Agriculture of GeDDgia, have been used. The defects of all being supplemented by lectures as we pregressed. The Manuals were kindly presented for the use of the class by Han. J. T. Henderson, Commissioner of Agriculture of Georgia. 248 The instruction has not been entirely sat~factory to myself on account of the limi­ted time allowed--only two lectures a week. Instruction in Agriculture commences with the 3rd class, which has. numbered in­cluding special students, taking it 44. In addition two from the Junior Class, received instruction with the Sophomores, owing to the fact that no Agriculture had been previ ously taught below the Junior. The total number on the class roll for the session is therefore 46. Agriculture is taught as an applied sCi ence, making the application of the teach­ings of the Natural Sciences to Art. Less field instruction has been given than· was desirable on account of the fact that having 50 recently come into possession of the farm, which was in a very dilapidated condi tion, much of the labor upon it was devoted t o cleaning away rUbbish and planning for future operations. As opportunity was afforded, how­ever, the class has been instructed in the field. President Boyd has manifested a deep interest in my work, and has availed himself of every means at his com­mand to facilitate its progress. Indeed, I wish to acknowledge the hearty and cordial cooperation and moral support not only of the President but every member of the Faculty. The conduct of the cadets while att ending my instruction has been exemplary in every respect and their application satisfactory. Respectfully, J. S. Newman Professor of Agriculture Golonel D. F. Boyd President Sir: Auburn, Alabama JWle 16, 1884 I have the honor of making the following report of the work done this session in the Department of Givil Engineering and Drawing. Civil Engineering The first class which has always numbered three members has been through and has revised the whole of Mahans Civil Engineering, which embraces theoretical instruc­tion in Building materials, strength of materials, foundations of structures on land and in water, masonry, graveing, roofs, bridges ot different kinds, roads, railways, canals, rivers and sea coast improvements. In practical instruction, the class was made to establish grade. to area around the College Building, preparatory to laying the asphalt pavement--to rWl several lines of level to determine the excavation for the new Assembly Hall; to rWl a contuur line for the fish pond in rear of the .College; and to ascertain with the transit if the tower and other portions of the New Hall were vertical. In addition to the above, the class spent from four to five hours daily for about four weeks in running a preliminary line of over a mile, with transit and level including topograpbical notes. The line subsequently located embraced a variety of curves connected by short tangents, on all of which the grade was frequently changed. The scope stakes were set with transit, level and graphically or with cross section paper, the latter being a popular method now on some of our most important roads. This was made to embrace various kinds of cuts and fills and reference points were also established. It gives me pleasure to state that in running this line, we were very kindly as­sisted by Mr. B. B. Ross and J. W. Persons, former students of this Gollege under ~olonel Hardaway and young gentlemen who have had considerable experience in M.exico as ~ ivil Fngineers. At the opening of the session, the 2nd class had seven students and it now num­bers five. The first half session it completed and reviewed Hencks Field Book for Engineers, which embraces instruction in laying out simple curves by deflec­tion, ordinates, curving rails, reversed and compoWld curves, turn outs, crossings, miscellaneous problems-Heights, slope stakes, cirrectuibs fir tee earths curvature and refraction--elevation for the outer rails for curves, excavations, embankments and other subjects. The second half session, it completed and received Bangs Railway Appliances, which treats of Ballast sleepers, chairs, fish plat$s and other fastenings, rails, guages, switches, Signals, turn tables, coal drops, locomotive depots, construction of station and platfomms, rolling stock, weight on wheels, oscillations of locomo­tives and coaches and other subjects. l 250 This class devoted two afternoons .a week for nine weeks to field work. It was instructed in running tangents and curves of different kinds, expecially curves with sub-chords--also lines of level including contour lines. Each member was made to act as chairman and roacisman, and to make his own calculations wben in charge of the transit and level. Drawing The first class was taught to draw in water colors locomotives and other railway appli ances--bridges, reofs, etc. also Ren topography and plateing and Profileing the engineering work done in the field. At the request of the Board of Trust ees," Lieutenant Wood, furnished the new design f or the Assembly wall and his work was done in a manner that reflected great credit upon himself. ! . The 2nd class drew all ~ the ~lates in Minefees Mechanical Drawings.Leights, Collier, and Thach also drew several extra peices in a ver,y creditable manner. I gave instruction to thirty five students in Third Drawing, although the class now numbers only twenty-nine. This class completed Davidsons Orthographic and Isometric Projectiles and his Practical Perspective, an excellent work in the subject intoduced by me this session. Each member was also required to cut from their projections a large number of models of geometrical figures and some of their intersections. The 4th class now numbers 23 students--it has had as .many as B5. It completed Davidson's Linear Drawing and Model Drawing by the same author. All of the plates in the 3rd class and the 4th class courses were drawn by me on the blackboard in colored crayons, preparatory to meeting the classes, requiring a large amount of time and labor; but I have been fully repaid in the very com­mendable progress made by both of these classes. I need not go more into detail in reporting the work done in this Department as the drawings are upon exhibition and I hope the Board of Trus£ees will inspect them •. I corresponded this session with some of the professors in several of the leading technical institutions. Professor Morris of Cornell University very kindly sent me a large number of drawings made by students under him, that I migbt see the character of the work done there, and I find that many of his plates are identi­cal with· those used in this College. Wants The wants in my Department have already been furnished you, inddetail in a former report. We specially need a plane table and attachments, a hand level and clino­meter, an Aneroid Barometer, an Optical .Square and a Rod and Level and about $30 to repair the other transit and its Solar Att~chment; also more books of reference and complete sets of furniture mmdels of brid~es, etc. are needed; but they are ver,y expensive. A smill amount of money ought to be placed annually to the credit of these departments, to repair slight damage, and to buy as needed note books, t 251 profile topographical ffild cros ~e ction, paper, tacks, plumb-bob lines, colored crayons, rulers, and other minor articles. To D. F. Boyd, President A & M College Sir: Respectfully submitted, James H. Lane, Professor Civil Engineering and Drawing Auburn, Alabama June 17, 1884 I have the honor to report that in November and December last, I taught an elemen­tary class in English; also an elementar,y class in Latin, both of which made fair progress. And during the 2nd term of the session, I have taught the senior class Astronomy, the text book Laskyer. The members of this class made satisfactory progress; all have passed the final examination, and Cadets Duke, Lockhart and Wood have attained distinctions receiving 90% of the maximum merit marks. Colonel D. F" Boyd President A & M College, Alabama Sir: Respectfully, D. F. Boyd Instructcbr June 19, 1884 I have the honor to report .that during .the past session, we have had three classes in Chemistr,r--the 3rd class consisting of 30 members, reciting 5 times per week till January 1st, then 3 times per week till May 10th and 4 ti~es per week remainder of the session. The 2nd class consisting of 3 members, rec i ting 5 times per week till January ·l, and three times since, and the 1st class in Science conSisting of 2 mem­bers, meeting daily throughout the year. Both the 1st and 2nd classes have worked from 3 p.m. until drill every evening. I have col lected $50 in fees and $100 special appropriations, all of which has been expended on the College Laboratory. I can report fair progress in my classes. Since the determination to have a course in Agricultural Chemistry in this College, it is decidedly advisable that a thorough foundation be laid in general chemistry upon whi ch the 2nd and 3rd classes can build. To do this effectually, three reci­tations per .week will not in my judgement suffice. With the imperfect preparation of most of our young men, the reception of chemical principles is necessarily slow, making daily drills and training a necessity. Hence much more time must be allowed f<252 to the 3rd class in this College, than is done to the regular class in general chemistry in a large university. The number of recitations in the 2nd class, has also with detriment to my class , been reduced from five to three. There being no 1st class in Agricultural Chemistry during the past session, I have t herefore had no class in Agricultural Chemistry as usual. I respectfully ask for continuation of same appropriation for ensuing year, viz: $100 and fees. All of which is respectfully submitted, To the Hon. Board of Trustees A& M College Auburn, Alabama Sirs: w. C. Stubbs Professor of Chemistry Laboratory of State Chemist Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College Auburn, Alabama Jun3 20, '1884 I have the honor to report that since your last meeting in June 1883, a State Labo­ratory a~ed to all the requirements for analyses of subst ances likely to be pre­sented has been fitt ed up. Before undertaking this wor k, I visited several of the leading Laboratories of the . North, and obtained much valuable information rela­tive to the details of the work. A considerable quantity of the glassware and apparatus were imported directly from Europe, saving the excessive protective tariff of 40%. I append herewith fudlibit A, showing the entire cost of this Labora­tory to date; and exhibit B, giving the work done for whom with receipts, ete. The former shows a total of $1,816.24 with a credit of $1806.09 as received from E. T. Glenn, Treasurer. A bill of $10.15 has been contracted and paid for by me, for chemicals purchased since the closing of Mr. Glenn's report June 15. This amount $1,816.24 includes the $100 special appropriations made by your Board for chemicals at their meeting .in December 1883. Exhibit B. Shows that 138 substances have been quantitatively analysed, viz, 14 for Judge Betts under the law free; 62 for Judgee Betts under Section 2, Act 12 of the Act to establish a Department of Agriculture and for which a charge of $420 has been made; 10 for Colon~l Newman, -Director of ExperimentalStation; 22 for other chBmists and private parties, and 28 samples for manufacturers and dealers The total amount charged for the above work has been $990 of which '370 has been collected, and this together with an order on Judge Betts for 420 has been handed over to the Treasurer, leaving a balance unpaid of $200, which I have no reason to doubt its collection, since most of this work has been necessarily done. Beside the above we have done a large amount of qualitative work for parties allover the state. We have also had an extensive correspondence, and aided in the pre­paration of the farm bulletins issued by the Department of Agriculture. , There is still on hand in Laboratory a large amount of unfinished work, which will require some time for its completion; and almost daily additions are made thereto by express and amil receipts. We have every reason to believe that this work will steadily increase, as our facilities become known. 253 The five kinds of work as you will see from Exhibit B required of this Laboratory are as follows: 1st, the free analysis of commercial fertilizers r equired by law, when taken by the farmers in accordance with instructions furnished by the ~ommissioner of Agri­culture. This work up to this time is very small and we have no r eason to believe it will be larger in the near future. For various reasons, our farmers have not availed themselves for the privileges of protection afforded them by the law and until the law itself becomes better known and appreciated are not likely to do so to any extent. 2nd, In Section 2, Act 12 of an 'Act to Establish a Depart~ent of Agriculture (a copy of which I enclose), it is made the duty of the Commissioner to collect speci­mens of agricultural, minera+ and marl deposits of the State, and cause correct analyses of such as may be deemed expedient to be made and recorded in a substantial book to be kept for this purpose. Under this head we have analysed 22 samples, marls, mucks, gold, iron and other ores and 40 samples of the recently discovered phosphates of this Stat e. Obtaining the latter in a body, we took the liberty of charging only $5 each or $200 for the lot. In a short while ~e propose at the re­quest of Judge Betts to issue a bulletin set ting forth the analyses, together with such remarks as may be of interest to the public. Permit me under t his head to inquire whether this policy at least at present would not . suggest the perfo~nce of this work without charge, especially since the legitimate work required of us by the Department of Agriculture is so small. Reasons will doubtless present themselves to each one of you for such action. 3rd, Analytical work of the Experimental Station. Every well conducted st ation in t his country has from one to six chemists who give their entire time to the work of the station. Agricultural work in this field, stable, and gard~n to be both of scientific and practical importance must be suppl~ented by laboratory work. This year the Director has been mainly engag~d in establishing the Station, and has re­quired but little of the Department . Even that little we have not entirely per­formed, he kindly consenting to give precedence to work from a distance. He inform~ me, however, that he will need the entire time of a chemist next year. Provision t herefore must be made for this want. 4th, Analyses for Manufacturers. Maker s of ' comMericial fertilizers have manifested a disposition to have their wares analysed, before offering them for sale in this State. A number. of such analyses have been made the past. year from all parts of the country. Our .home factories at Montgomery, Troy and Qi~us have also had their work done here. Recently, I have been requested to act as ~ onsulting Chemist to "Sugar Exchange" of , New Orleans. To which I deferred a reply till you could be consulted.6losely upon the above request came two samples of corn tests with in­structions to analyse and report vpon the adaptability to sugar c4Ue. This work I have done and forwarded. What will be required and what ~omp ensation will be paid for this position has not been investigated, preferring your counsel, before ~ntering upon further correspondence. Th~ 600sa Mining Company have ~ecently sent us three samples of iron ore--thus showing that our farmers will add to our work in the future. All this class of work is paid for as it should be and will yield, in my opinion, a goodly amount in the future. IX 254 5th, Work for Private farties. Samples are received almost daily of ores, marls, phosphates, clays, waters, etc. from private parties from all parts of the State. The impression is that such work is or should be done here free. To refuse to do such work without 'charge renders our Institution unpopular. To charge for it makes open hostility. In few instances where charges have been made, great complaint was the result in many instances after consultation with my colleagues the charges were remitted. Such work should be left to the discretion of the Chemist in charge and analyzed only when he considers the work of public interest. Otherwise a charge should be made if the work is done. I am satisfied that such a course woul d not only pepu­larize the Institution, but serveto further the double purpose of educating the public and developing -the rich resources of our State. Commissioner Betts informs me if he can find the law for his action, have analyses made of every brand sold in the State, the coming seasion. As there were nearly 150 brands sold in the State last season, we can easily reckon the magnitude of this additional work. Now, gentlemen, all this means work, incessant work. That this is its meaning the past year plainly demonstrates. Mr. Broun and myself have worked as laboriously as it was possible for us to do and at no time have we cleared our Laboratory and Commencement finds us with -a large quantity of work on hand. The work is on us and unless we decline it, will continue to come in increasing amounts. We have been enabled ~y hard labor to do this work the past year, but additional assistance will be needed next session. I therefore request that I be permitted to employ of my graduating class such as may be needed at salaries of $500 each. During the session, Mr. Broun and myself visited and examined the phosphates beds of Perry County; subsequently Mr. Broun spent several weeks examining for these deposits between Tuskegee and Georgia line. Samples collected on these trips were analyzed and as before remarked will form -basis of an early bulletin from Agricultural Depar tment. We also attended the convention of Chemists in May at Atlanta, called to decide upon a uniform method of analyzing com. tests. I enclose a printed extract from these minutes. I cannot close this report without bearing testimony to the efficient manner -in which my assistant, Mr. Broun, has done the work required of hia. There will be needed for chemicals next year from $200 to $500. I therefore' recommend that the larger sum or aa much thereof as may be needed be appropriated for this purp0se. We will take great care to see that only what is absolutely necessary be purchased. . I again urgently renew my application for $20G to my reference books on chemistry. I am using my limited private library and feel greatly the need of a larger one. The College does not own a single work on Chem~stry. Remembering that we -have taught three regular classes in College and su~lemented the work of the College classes in the Laboratory every evening from -one to two hours, beside the work enumerated above, and we think you will concur with us in A 255 thinking that we have not had much leisure time. In invite you all to examine the Laboratory at your vonvenience--vouchers to Exhibit A and receipts for Exhibit B are in my possession and will be fur nished i f requested. Respectfully submitt ed, w. U. Stubbs Respectful ly forwarded, D. F. Boyd, President Exhibit A Account of money expended on fitting up State Laboratory by W. C. Stubbs: Name of Account Personal expenses Nort h II II Atlanta H. Troemner, N. Y 10 • Trt. Bills, etc., N_ Y. A. M. Raynor, N. Y. J. Wiley & Sons, N. Y. PerY.ins Br os., Atlanta Ermer & Amand, N. Y. Traywham & May, Atlanta Frt . Bills, Atlanta J. & H. Berge, N. Y. J. C. Givin, Mobile And Blackmon, Auburn Gilbert & Barker, N. Y. II "" " Lamar, Rankin, & Lamar, Atlanta Ermer & Amond, N. Y. R. J. Tramwell James W. Queen & Co., Philadelphia Freight bills, N. Y. James ~c Queen & Co., Philadelphia Freight Bills, Philadelphia Ermer & Amond, N. Y. Express, N. Y. U. P. McElhaney, Auburn Freight Bill, Auburn Express, Auburn G. W. Dixon, Auburn Freight Bill, Auburn Carpenters Bill Freight on Fixtures, Atlanta Freight Bill A. B. Stewart & Co. Freight Bill Brick l'lB.son Freight Bill " " " " " " " " II " " Voucher 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 17 16 15 18 19 21 12 20 22 23 24 25 26 28 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Amount 50.00 12.40 90.40 9.25 51.38 · 7.89 175.00 226.00 35.35 24.65 25.00 25.50 .90 14.78 14.07 12.50 37.08 38.85 20.00 16.80 125.90 6.55 1.02 1.00 2.50 1.70 2.00 1.15 8.05 101.75 5.30 .65 150.00 1.55 1.50 5.45 3.90 1.50 f" 256 w. S. J. Lampkin, Atlanta Blacksmith " Jas. W. McQueen & Co.,Phi1ade1phia . A.P. Stewart & Co., Atlanta " " Miss McElhaney Express Henry Troenmer Enner & Amend " L. B. Pace & Co. Burton Bros. II Thos. Sherman(see note) Gilbert & Barker A. P. Stewart & Co. Freight Bill Burtons bill Dixons bill By cash Col. Newman for Frt. & Board .t::!y cash Mr. Glenn $10.2.3 A bill to Thos •. Sherman Atlanta has been gotten & paid for since settlement with Mr. Glenn June 15, 1884. .39 40 41 42 4.3 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 5.3 54 55 .2 ;5 .10 191.68 97.00 25.00 .75 11.25 88.27 9.00 6.00 10.15 15.15 50.00 8 • .35 1.50 2.65 $1,826.47 1,816.24 1,806.09 i 10.15 W. C. Stubbs Auburn, Alabama July 21, 1884 I have examined ,the vouchers and find the amounts and receipts correspondingly correct. Wm. LeRoy Broun PresidBnt Exhibit B Labo~atory of State Ghemist Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College Work done in Laboratory since October 1, 1883: Name of Article For Whom N. A., Adams B. St,rickland Frank; Knight Acid ,Phosphate P erf~ct Guano Kanit,e Acid Phosphate Farm~rs Pike II " " II II II II II II II II II II Marl Enon II II }1ack Greenville Guano Savannah II II " " " Marl II Montgomery " Golumbus Savannah Baltimore Troy II Acid ,Phosphate Savannah " II II Marl Union Spaings II Lowndes II Eufaula II " Acid ,Phos. Montgomery II II II Guanq New Orleans " Troy Acid ,Phos., Greenville Guanq II Acid ,Phos., Montgomery Iron Ore Arkansas Guano Montgomery II II Marl II -- - - ------- Judge Betts II II II II Doctor Tennville " II II II N. H. Holmes Judge Betts II II II II II II II II II II II 'II II II II II II II " " II II " II " II Savannah Holmes II Byrne H H & Co. S & Go. Judge Betts II II H H & Co. II II Judge Betts II II " II " II J. R. Rogers II " Steins Darby D & S " J. R. Rogers L. B. McFarland N. H. Holmes II II J~ W. Haildie G,harge free II " Private II II II Free II II II II II " " " II II II Private " " II II II Private II Free Pri'Vate II " Free II Judge Betts 257 Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 , 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 3l. 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 , 42 43 44 45 $10.00 10.00 10.00 $30.00 ~10.00 10.00 $10.00 10.00 ,$10.00 $25.00 15.00 25.00 $25.00 2S.00 10.00 25B Guano Eufaula It Atlanta Muck Eufaula Marl " Muck Selma Asphalt Cullman Guano Opelika II Montgomery " Baltimore " Mobile II Hontgomery II Baltimore " II Marl Eufaula Guano Griffin Soap Montgomery Drugs Tuskeegee t'iarl Glarke Co. Guano Tuscaloosa It Apalachicola Marl Eufaula Acid Phose Troy Gold ore Montgomery T. P. Cuares W Wh. & Co. J. J. Kaigler " II w. D. Wood C. L. Cole H. L. J. & Co. N. H. Holmes Raisin J. F. Irvin M&F Patopsco II E. H. Jones W. T. Cole Centre Mg. Co. M. B. Swanson L. R. Smith W. H. Jemison Lt. L,;. Hartman J. J. Kaigler Doctor Lenile Gen. Holtzclaw " " Verbena Jas. R. Mime " " Opelika Dis. Bone & Pot. Stono. A. Phos. Mur. Pot R. T. Collier Auburn J. S. Newman Kanit.e Nitrate ::>oda C. S. Meal Floats Dis. Bone Phose G. S. C. Dried BJ.ood Broun. ore, Montgomery Phosphates, Hamburg Limestone, Talladega Iron Ore, Brundidge " II It Phospaates tiamburg Acid Phose Atlanta Gold ore Montgomery Iron Ore Tuscaloosa " " Gadsden II II It II " " 1/ II Gov. O'Neal W. C. Stubbs T. S. Planman S. Fert & Co. II w. " " C. Stubbs Doctor Pratt A. D. Sayre Gov. O'Neal Coosa Farmers II " " II Titantium Ore, Montgomery O. Stoneker Acid Phose Golumbus H. Bussey Clay, Selma H. A. Haralson Phospaates, State Dept. of Agric. Guano,. New Orleans Sugar Ex. " "II "It Phosphates, State Dept. of Agric. By Cash turned over to E. T. Glenn Order on Judge Betts $370 ~ II Free Judge Betts Not Analyzed Judge Betts Free Judge Betts Free Judge Betts Judge Betts Free " It " " " II " II II Judg~ Betts Judge Betts Complimentary Judge Betts " " Judge Betts Judge Betts II It Judge Betts 46 47 4B 49 52 53 54 55 56 57 5B 59 60 61 62 63 64 $25.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 $25.00 25.00 . 25.00 · 25.00 25.00 25.00 2 5.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 65 $10.00 66 67 $25.00 6B 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 84-92 $45.00 93 10.00 94 10.00 95 10.00 101 102 103 " 104 105 " 106 107-110 10.00 $10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 111 25.00 112 25.00 113-13B125.00 $990.00 Balance Due 9C .00 200".00 W. C. Stubbs -f 259 Report of the Board of Trustees of the State Agricultural and ¥echanical College for the years 1882-3, 1883-4. Board of Tru~tees o and their tenure of expiration of office: His Excellency ~ A. B'Neal, Governor of Alabama Ex Officio President Hon. Soloman Palmer, Superintendent of Education Ex Officio 1st District Han. e. G. Langdon 2nd District Hon. J. G. Gilchrist 3rd District Han. rI . H. Barnes Hon. H. D. Clopton 4th District Hon. Jonathan Haralson 5th District HOl1. R. F. Ligon 6th District Hon. Jno. W. Bishop 7th District Han. M. L. Stansel 8th District Hon. J. N. l-Ialone E. T. Glenn, Treasurer F. M. Reese, ;:3ecretary February 28, 1887 January 4, 1885 Feb ruar ° 28, 1887 " " " January 4, 1887 " " " " " II January 4, 1885 " II " Note: Messe~s Gilchrist, Stansel and Mal one. were reappointed and confirmed by the S~nate during the session of the Legislature 1884-5. ;' 260 Report of Treasurer A & M College for Collegiate Fiscal year ending June 15, 1883 which is embraced in the report of the Board of Trustees will be found on pp. 260-1. Report of Treasurer f or the year ending the 15th June 1884 on pp. 313. State Appropriation and Agricultural Department-Report of Treasurer for fiscal year ending September 30, 1884. To amount from State Treasurer Disbursements: To amount paid for land for Experiment Station Repairs on College buildings and improvement of grounds Building and seating Langdon Hall Balance Agricultural Department Receipts: To amount received of Commissioner Balance Disbursements: By amount }JIi.d Equipment State Chemical Department Part Salary, Director of Station Salary Assistant Ghemist Experiment Station Act. Printing Press Experiment Station Account: Receipts: To amount from farm products Sales of excess of fertilizers & other sources Balance Disbursement: To equipment & current expenses of Station Stock Purchased $30,000.00 2,844.55 7-,297.51 5,483.32 14,374.62 ·$30,000.00 $ 7,229.31 -2,768.09 $ ·9,997.40 1,806.09 700.00 1,200.00 5,294.35 996.96 $9,997.40 $ 627.86 207.75 5,294.3~ $ 6,129.9 $ 5,195.76 934.20 $ 6,129.96 E. T. Glenn, Treasurer A & M College Appropriation by the State The last Legislature appropriated to the College $30, 000.00 for the purposes speci­fied in the Act approved February 28, 1883. The report of the Treasurer herewith presented shows that there has been expended of this appropriation for repairs in the main College building $7,297.51, for the construction of Langdon Hall to be used as an audience Hall and for a Mechanical Art Laborator,y $5,483.32, and for an Experimental Farm $2,844.55. Appropriation 'from the amount remaining have been made for the Library, for lecture room furni-ture, to furnish ap ~aratus and appliances for teaching the principles and appli­cations of the sciences and also to furnish the appliances required to teach practical mechanics. , Agricultural Experiment Station and Chemical Laboratory Section 17 of the Act, establishing the Department of Agriculture for the State of Alabama; approved February 23, 1884, appropriates one third of the net proceeds re­ceived by the Commissioner of Agriculture, for the development of the Agricultural and ~lechanical Department of this t;ollege. According to the report of the Treasurer, there has been received from the Com­missioner of Agriculture $7,229.31. There has been expended up to September the 30th, 1884, in partially equipping the experimental farm and the chemical laboratory to do the work required by the Uommissioner and for other purposes as demanded to meet .the requirements of the law the sum of $9,997.40. This amount is in excess of that received from the Commissioner by $2,768.09. Time will be required for the beneficial effects of the Experiment Station, to the agri­cultural interest of the State to be fully recognized. Though laboring under the diff iculties the past year of making all necessary preparations for work, many ex­periments were conducted, the results of which will be published by the Commissioner of Agriculture in bulletin No.7. There have been made in the State Chemical Laborator,y by the Professor of Chemistry and his Assistants two hundred and thirty three analyses of fe rtilizers, soils, marls, etc., the results of which were published and distributed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. There was also prepared for the Commi ssioner by the Director of t he Experiment Station and the Professor of Chemistry, in part at least, bulletims numbers 1 to 6. These bulletins containing valuable information have been widely distributed over the State. The Trustees have thus endeavored to meet ,the requirements of the law, and as the Experiment Station and State Chemical Laboratory have now been partially equipped, the opinion is confidently entertained that with a more complete equipment, under the management of the ef ficiant officers, who have charge of these departments re­sul ts of substantial value to the Agricultural interests of the State will be rea­lized. The Experiment Station is intended to be not a model farm, but a place where experi­ments and scientific investigations in Agriculture are to be made at the public ex­pense for the common good, and where the young men at the College may receive in­struction in the methods applied. 262 It cannot be self-sustaining, but will require an require an annual appropriation to defray the cost of conducting the necessary experiments and investigations. 'Lechanic Art Laboratory Of the appropriation made by the State, there has been set aside $5,000.00 to equip as far .as it may, the Mechanic Art Laboratory for the purpose of giving in­struction in practical mechanics. The first story of Langdon Hall recently erected will be used for t his pur.pose. Education of this character is much needed in our State, and up to the present time has received but little attention, if any. The Mechanic Art Laboratory will be designed to be used as an auxiliary in industrial education and not to teach any special trade, but to instruct in the arts which constitute the foundation of various industrial pursuits and thus aid in giving mentally and morally in theory and practice t hat sound education, that will in a measure qualify a young man to enter upon one,.of the associated industries; that educat ion which comes of training the eye and hand as well as th~ mind and tends to associate and not dissociate as was often the tendency of .literary culture, skilled mental and manual labor. The industrial pursuits of life, must in the end add in a large degree to the power and wealth of the State. The Trustees are aware that the me agre amount appropriated for equipping the Kecha­nical Art Laboratory is wholly inadequate to accomplish what is required and will only serve to make a beginning. They would hesitat e tQ inaugurate this department but for the aid that is required under the Act as passed February 23, 1884, from the Commissioner of Agriculture, by the continuance of which they hope to be enabled in a few years to give a fairly complete equipement to the Agricultural and Mechanical Departments. It should be well under stood that coll eges adapted to t each the sciences and their applications, demand a large outlay of money to s ecure the "plant" the outfit necessary to teach its applications, a very much larger amount than is required to equip an ordinary college. No management can possibly devise any way of equip­ping a Technical College to meet the demands that its successful t eaching requires without a large expenditure of money to secure the necessary appliances. Practical Instruction The COU8es of education in this instirution is general and disciplinary .as well as instructive in the applications of the sciences. Praciical instruction is now given in the applied sciences in the following department: 1st Agriculture and Horticulture 2nd In practical Chemistry in Chemical Laboratory 3rd In Surveying, Engineering, etc. 4th In Printing and Telegraphy 5th In Mechanical Drawing 6th And will be in Practica~ l echanics as soon as the Mechanic Art Laboratory is equipped. 7th It is also designed as soon as practicable to establish and equip a Physical Laboratory, wherein special attention will be given to the study of electricity and its various industrial applications. The hope is entertained that by the College thus in fact becoming a polytechnic inst itute, it may continue to do work of gr eat value to the youth of the State, in fitftin . them by thorough science discipline for the successful and honorable per­fo~ e of the responsible duties of life. Since the last report of this College was presented to the Legislature, the Trustees have had occasion to lament .the death of a member of their Board, J. W. Hardie, of r ontgome cy, who died October 5,1884. They desire herein to express their sincere regard for his many virtues and their high appreciation of his wisdom and sound discretion in managing the affairs of the Institution. Changes in the Faculty In June 1883, Col . David F. Boyd the former President of Louisiana State University was elected President. Upon his resignation in June 1884, Dr. Wm . LeRoy Broun, then of the University of Texas, was elected to the position. The ~hair of Agriculture was filled in June 1883 by the election of Professor J. S. Newman of Georgia, who was also made Director of the Experiment Station. In June 1884, C. C. Thach of Alabama, was made Professor of English and Modern Languages, and }~jor T. H. Frazer appointed Commandant of the Corps of Cadets. Matriculates and Graduates in 1882-3 and 1883-4-­Matriculates in 1882-3: 128 Graduates in 1882-3: Bachelor of Arts 5 Bachelor of Enpineering 3 Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture 3 Bachelor of Science 1 Number of Graduates 12 Matriculates in 1883-4: 126 Graduates in 1883-4: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Science Number of Graduates 6 3 2- 11 Faculty and officers are named for 1884-5 in report, but not put in the ecord. Course of Stu~ The subjects taught in the College are so grouped as to present three courses of study--two special (1) a course in Agriculture and Chemistry, (2) a course in Mecha­nics and Engineering; and one general (3). A Latin Science course which includes the s'bmdy of the Ancient and l'lodern Languages. Each course of study leads to the Degree of Bachelor of 0cience, and requires four years for its completion. Students are admitted at the age of fourteen and during the 1st and 2nd years, all are required to enter upon a general course of discipli­nary study embracing English, ¥~thematics and Drawing. Students not candidates for a degree who are qualified by previous study are per­mitted with the advice of the Faculty to select those special studies to which they may be lead by their tastes or by their proposed vocation in life. Military Tactics Regular exercises in Ydlitary Drill are conducted by the Comn~ndant with the corp of cadets. The members of the Senior Class are excused from drill; all others I 264 unless physically disabled, are required to take part in the exercjses. All the cadets wear an . inexpensive uniform of cadet gray cloth. Expenses Tuition is free to al J students. A small incidental fee is charged each term. The students board in private homes at 12 to 15 dollars per month, including fuel and lights. Some of the older students by messing here reduced the expenses of board to less than nine dollars per month. Executive Committee (H. D. Clopton, Chairman (W. H. Barnes (S. PalmerAuburn University Board of Trustees18841880sAuburn University LibrariesEducation -- Higher Education; History -- 1875-1929: The New South EratextpdfBOT_1884Auburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archiveseng1884This image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.http://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/bot/id/7348

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