Board of Regents Minutes, Volume I, pages 226-250
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December 7th------------------------------------------- continued
Bills referred
Adjournedissue 1000 extra copies and mail to
members of the Territorial Legislature. $60.00
the amount to be charged for the same. The work to be
done under the direction of Prof. Montgomery. (signed)
A.R. Griffith. On motion of Regent Fulton proposition for the
University by the next Territorial Legislature, all voting aye. Bills of
McNicoll & McAdam
for $23.50 and of Jas. Reder for $50.00
were on motion referred to the resident members of the Board. On motion the
Board adjourned to meet at 7.30
P.M. Saturday the 11th inst. at office of Regent Cochrane, Grand Forks.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent Cochrane Grand Forks
Dec. 11th 1886.
Minutes
Report Special com on organization of Medical Dept.
Report accepted
School Com appointed
Report School Com on billsThe Board met per adjournment, all members present, President Twamley
presiding. Minutes of meetings held Dec. 7th and Nov. 30th
were read and approved. The special committee appointed to organize a Medical
Department submitted the following report, to-wit: To the Board of Regents of
the University of North Dakota. Your committee to whom
was referred the organization of a Medical Department in connection with the
University, beg leave to report that they have had the subject under
consideration, and upon examination of the law establishing the University of
North Dakota, are of the opinion that said law does not confer upon the Board
of Regentsm the power to establish and organize such
department, and that to accomplish such object, it will be necessary to obtain
further legislation specifically authorizing a Medical College
or Department in connection therewith. (signed) Chas. E. Teel. Chairman,
Jms. M. Cochrane, W.N. Roach Committee. It was moved that the forgoing report of the Committee
be received, accepted and filed and the Committee discharged. Motion seconded
and carried. Moved by Regent Cochrane, that Regents Fulton, Roach and Twamley
be appointed a Special Committee to recommend needed legislation for the
University. Motion lost. Regent Roach moved that the President appoint a
Special Committee of three, to draft a bill to be presented to the next
Territorial Legislature, for the purpose of perfecting the laws governing the
University. Motion carried and the President appointed as Special Committee, to
report to the Board Jan. 4/87, Regents Fulton, Cochrane and Teel. Committee to whom was referred bill of
McNicoll and McAdams reported as follows,
to-wit: "Your Committee to whom was referred bill
of M Nicoll and McAdams of $23.50,
respectfully report that the item therein of
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Bill Reiber referred
Bill R.R. Lumber Co. allowed
Janitor allowed $20.00 per month for
fireman
Adjourned
minutes suspended
Report of Special Com.$16.50 for five and one half days work
repairing storm sash, is for work done in completing McNicoll and McAdams
contract entered into in 1885 and we recommend that said item of $16.50
be not allowed, and that the balance of $7.00 be allowed and
paid out of the Student Inc. Fund. (signed) C.E. Teel, F.R. Fulton, J.M. Cochrane
Committee. On motion the foregoing report was adopted. On motion the Secretary
was instructed to pay to McNicoll and McAdams $7.00
from cash in the Student Inc. Fund, all voting aye. On motion bill of Jas.
Reder for $25.00 was allowed and voucher ordered
drawn on the Fuel and Light Fund, all voting aye. On motion bills of Jas.Twamley
for $42.00 and of W.N. Roach for $28.00
were allowed and vouchers ordered drawn on the General Fund, all voting
aye. Bill of J.B. Reiber for $36.00 was referred on motion to
Regent Teel. Bill of the Red River Lumber Co. for $7.00. =
was made on motion allowed voucher to be drawn on the Fuel and Light Fund when
appropriation is secured form the next Legislature, all voting aye. On motion
the Janitor, Jas. Guyot, was allowed $20.00 per month from
Nov. 1/86 to Apl 30/87 to pay for the services of a fireman, and the Secretary
was instructed to draw a voucher monthly for the payment of the same, on the
Janitors and Engineers Fund. All voting aye. On motion the Board adjourned to
meet a the office of Regent Lochrane in Grand Forks, January 4/87 at 7.30P.M.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent Cochrane, Grand Forks
Jan. 4th 1887
Board of Regents met per adjournment all the members present Pres't Twamley presiding. On motion reading of the minutes was suspended. The special committee on legislation reported, recommending that the following bill be presented for the consideration of the Territorial
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January 4th -------------------------- continued
On motion of Regent Roach the foregoing report of the Committee was accepted and adopted and the Committee discharged. On motion Regent Cochrane was authorized to draft a bill to legalize the certificates of the Normal Department of the University. On motion the Secretary was instructed to pay bill of Hunt, Holt and Garner Bros for $5.00 from Student Inc. Exp. Fund, all voting aye. On motion the meeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent [sic] Cochran-Grand Forks.
March. 1st 1887.
The Board of Regents met at 4 P.M. for regular session. Present - Regents Twamley and Teel. [Indention] There being no quorum present the Board adjourned to meet at call of the President.
Frank[.]Chanlenor- Secty
by C.C. Gowran
Office of F.R Fulton.
Grand Forks. D.T.
March 26th 1887
Report adoptedThe Board of Regents pursuant to the call of The President James Twamley assembled at the Office of Mr. Fulton. Present Regents Fulton Roach Teels and Mr President. the minutes of the preceding meeting is including the minutes of the three last meetings of the Execution committee were read and approved
Mr. Fulton moved that moved that [illegible] Hamilton be elected Temporary Secretary as Mr. Chalenor had removed from the Territory, which motion prevailed and [illegible] Hamilton was duly elected Temporary Secretary -
Sec. inst. pay bill.
AdjournedThe Board proceeded to the consideration of bills and the
following amounts were ordered paid to the respective persons named and that
Vouchers therefor be drawn against the following named accounts. viz.
M.L. McCormack. [illegible] [illegible] of laws relating to the University, $6.25
from Incidental Expense Fund. $148.50
Budge and Eschelman, Bill filed. Same Fund. [Light numbering]
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March 26" 1887 continued
| W.H. Roach. | Regents Expenses. General Fund. | $149.00 |
| F.R Fulton. | Do. Do. Do. Do. | 50.00 |
| James Twamley. | " " " " | 20.00 |
| H. Montgomery. | Bill, Incidental Expense Fund. | 60.00 |
| C.E. Teel. | Regents Expenses. Genl Fund. | 15.00 |
| B.O. Paulsness. | Bill filed. Fuel & Lights. | 121.64 |
| Trepanier Bros. | Bill filed. Nat. Sci. Chem & Phys | 63.79 |
| R.B. Griffith. | Bill filed. Fuel & Lights. | 31.47 |
| A.R. Griffith. | Bill filed. Incidental Expense. | 60.00 |
| Do. | " " " " | 10.00 |
| D.M. Holmes & Co. | Bill filed. Fuel & Lights. | 18.10 |
| Red River Lumber Co. | Bill filed. Fuel & Lights. | 700.00 |
| W.H. Bown & Son. | Bill filed. Fuel & Lights. | 53.95 |
| McNicol & McAdam. | Bill files. Do. Do. | 16.50 |
| Brooks Bros. | Bills filed. Do. Do. | 3.25 |
| D.W. Luke. | " " " " | 95.00 |
| E.W. Haseltine | " " Incidental Expenses. | 100.00 |
| J.B. Reicher. | " " Nat. Sci. chem & Phy Ap. | 36.00 |
| Rich & Monley. | " " Do. " " | 3.00 |
| Preston & Mott. | " " Water Supply. | 145.22 |
The Board next proceeded to the consideration of bids for the construction of a sidewalk to the Universtiy. Mr. Roach moved that the bid of McNicol and McAdam to construct a sidewalk six feet wide at the rate of Twenty seven cents (.27) a linear foot be accepted and the contract therefor be awarded them. The Contractors to gain Bond in the sum of Onehundred dollars for the faithful performance of the Contract and that the Secretary be directed to draw a Contract in accordance with the provisions of the Grand Forks Ordinance relating to Sidewalks, which motion prevailed.
Mr Fulton moved that the Secretary be instructed to confer with the Local Agents of Insurance Companies, as to Rates & Companies and report the same to the Governor and Communicate the result Thereof to the next meeting, which motion prevailed.
The following Communication was received
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March 26" 1887. Concluded.
from the Secretary of the Faculty.
March 22nd 1887
Secretary Board of Regents.
Dear Sir:
At a recent meeting of the University Faculty it was voted, subject to the approval of the Regents, that the Easter vacation begin Thursday Evening April 7" and continue till Tuesday morning April 19" next.
Truly Yours
W. Merrifield
Secretary of the Faculty
Mr. Roach moved that the action of the Faculty be approved, which motion prevailed.
Mr Teel moved to adjourn, which motion prevailed and the Regents adjourned. [Smugged A]
Attest:
J.G. Hamilton
Temp' Sec. President
University Building
April 13" 1887.
The Board pursuant to the call of the President met at the Regents Office at the University. James Twamley. President in the Chair. Present Regents Twamley, Fulton Roach Donovan & Heidel. The oath of office was administered to Regents Twamley, Donovan & Heidel by J.G. Hamilton Notary Public. The minutes of the preceeding [sic] meeting were read and approved. The Board proceeded to the election of Officers. Messrs Twamley and Fulton acting as Tellers. Wm Roach having received four votes as President and Mr. Fulton one vote. Mr. Roach was declared the duly elected President. Mr. Hamilton having received five votes was declared the duly elected Secretary of the Board.
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April 13" 1887. Continued.
Secretary Hamilton presented the following report which in motion of Mr Fulton was accepted.
Grand Forks D.T.
April 9" 1887
To the Honorable Board of Regents
University of North Dakota.
Gentlemen:
I have the honor to report that in pursuance of the request of the President of the Board, I have examined the books of the University and find as follows. The University has taken credit for the premium realized on Bonds in 1886. amounting to $768.00 and charged the Territorial Treasurer therewith. This amount has been disallowed by Governor Church vetoing the bill which appropriated the same to the University, and has been corrected, by changing the premium against the following accounts
| Building Fund. | $651.58. | Library | $32.00 |
| Improvement of Grounds | $16.00 | Water closets | $16.00 |
| Apparatus. | $32.00. | Water Supply | $20.42 |
The Books have been written up and balanced to April 8" 1887, upon which date the Auditor informed me as to the balances to the credit of the respective accounts of the University.
I submit herewith a balance sheet to that date.
The appropriations for the maintenance of the University for the ensuing two years are as follows.
| Salaries President etc. | $25000.00 | Library | $2000.00 |
| Scientific, Chemi & Phys Apparatus | $3000.00 | Museum | $2000.00 |
| Water Supply | $600.00. | Incidental Expenses. | $2000.00 |
| Fuel & Lights | 4000.00 | Secretary etc | 2000.00 |
| Medical Department | $1000.00 | Engineers etc | $2400.00 |
Adding balances of unexpected appropriations of preceding years makes the total sum of $45,550.00 available for the maintenance of the
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of the University. On the 26" March 1887 the Board allowed bills and accounts amounting to the sum of $1906.67 and charged the same as follows.
Incidental Expenses $384.75. Fuel & Lights $1039.91
Sci. Chemi & Phys Apparatus. $102.79 Water Supply $145.22
General Fund $234.00
As the Auditor has not as yet returned warrants for the respective amounts, these items have not been charged, as the prevailing practice has been to make the charge upon the Auditor's warrant. Vouchers were also drawn in payment of the Instructional Force and Janitor for the month of March 1887, amounting to $869.98. Warrants for which amount arrived by mail to day. Deducting these amounts less the sum of $23400 charged to the General Fund of the Territory leaves available the sum of $43007.35. The only outstanding indebtedness of any consequence is the amount due J.S.Bartholomew for work on the Main Building. This sum was provided for by a Deficiency Bill which the Governor of the Territory refused to sign on the ground that the sum already appropriated was ample to cover the needs of the University and I therefor recommend that the matter be referred to the Executive Committee for final adjustment.
Very Respectfully
John Hamilton
Sec.
The communication of the Auditor relating to Insurance together with the reply of the Secretary and subsequent correspondence thereon was presented and action thereon deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Fulton moved that the voucher in favor of Prof Montgomery for $6000 be canceled and a voucher for $4000 be issued in lieu thereof, which motion prevailed.
Mr. Twamley moved that the bills of
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W.H. Brown & Son & Charles Lowry be referred to the Executive Committee which motion prevailed.
Mr. Fulton moved that the bill of Ed.C. Rich[-]mond of $360 paid out of the Water Closet account and balance out of the Students Incidental Fun, which motion prevailed. All voting aye.
Mr. Twamley moved that the bill of E.F. Osborne &Co be referred to the Acting President of the University, which motion prevailed Mr. Fulton moved that the Executive Committee cause to be prepared by a competent architect plans to be approved by said Executive Committee for staining and striping the outside of the building above the basement and for cementing and striping the basement courses of the building, also for portions over the two South Entrances and for the West entrance, also for fencing the grounds and that as soon as the places are approved by the Executive Committee, the Secretary advertise for sealed bids for the work, the bids to be opened at eh next session of the Board of Regents, which motion prevailed.
Mr. Fulton moved that a voucher be drawn on the Incidental Expense Fund, in the favor of W.J Murphy for the bill of $23150 allowed him Septr 7th 1886. less the amount already paid him by the Territorial Auditor, which motion prevailed. All voting aye. Mr Donovan moved that the Executive Committee confer with the Telephone Company as to Telephone report at the next meeting which motion prevailed.
Mr. Fulton moved that the dead trees on the grounds be replaced by new ones under the Contract with Mr Haseltine and that such additional trees be planted as may be necessary which motion prevailed.
Mr. Fulton moved that the Library Committee prepare plans for decorating & furnishing the Library and Regents Room, which motion prevailed.
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Mr Twamley moved that the chairman of the Executive and Building Committee respectfully, proceed forthwith to Faribault Minna to examine the Dormitories, also to confer with Architects as to Plans & Specifications and make full report thereof to the Board which motion prevailed.
The President appointed the following standing Committees.
Executive Committee. Library Committee.
Fulton Heidel
Twamley Fulton
Roach. Twamley.
Building Committee. Museum Committee.
Twamley. Donovan
Fulton Heidel
Donovan. Fulton.
Farm Committee.
Donovan
Twamley
Heidel
Mr. Fulton moved:
That the duties of the Secretary under the law of 1887. Shall be such duties as the By Laws now prescribe for the Secretary and in addition thereto, he shall have the charge of the buildings & Grounds under the general supervision of the Committee on Grounds and the Executive Committee - he shall also prepare contracts for the Board and execute such orders as the Executive Committee may from to time give. That his salary shall be $100000 per annum payable monthly- to take effect from and after April 1st 1887. which motion prevailed.
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Mr Twamley offered the following resolution.
Resolved: That the Secretary be instructed to notify the Territorial Treasurer to advertise for bids for $2000000 Dormitory Bonds measuring ten years at 4 percent the proceeds to the used in building and furnishing a Dormitory for the University of North Dakota, which resolution was adopted.
The following bills paid out of the "Students' Incidental Fund" were approved. viz.
Assistant Librarian to March 10th/87. $600
Bill of F.R. Fulton $10000. H. Montgomery $600
J. Anderson $525 John Boney $1.50
Asst Librarian to April 10"/87 $600
On motion the Board adjourned
Attest
John G. Hamilton
Secr. President.
University Building
May 16" 1887.
The Board of Regents met at the University Building at 4.OC PM pursuant to the following call. Present Regents Heidel Fulton, Twamley and President Roach.
Grand Forks DT
May 3rd 1887.
A meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota is hereby called to meet at Grand Forks D.T. on Monday May 16" 1887 to consider plans for the building of the Dormitory and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
By order of the Executive Committee
WM. Roach
President.
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May 16" 1887. Continued
Mr Fulton moved that reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting be dispensed with - motion prevailed. The Board proceeded to open the proposals for fencing the University grounds according to the plans prepared by W. D Russell, as follows
For Building Fence. M.J. Moran. $1076.38
McNicol and McAdam $573.32
Alsif and Turner $690.00
McNicol and McAdam being the lowest bidders were awarded the contract and bonds for the faithful performance thereof were fixed at the sum of $50000 for painting or staining the Main Building
John MeLeod. $99000
McNicol and McAdam .50 [cents] a Sq. yd.
Alsif and Turner. $1425.
Harry Beyer. $700.49.
The Board took a recess for onehalf [sic] and hour. Upon reassembling Mr Twamley moved that the Board reject all bids for painting and staining which motion prevailed and then moved that the Board advertise for new proposals [for attaining] for one week. And that the opening of the bids and awarding the contract be referred to the President of the Board with full power to act which motion prevailed. Mr Heidel moved that the communication of commissioner McClure be referred to the Secretary with instructions to have the information requested, furnished at one which motion prevailed. Mr Twamely moved that the Board do now proceed to examine plans for building ['b' written over 'f'] the Dormitory. which motion prevailed. The President suggested as a matter of courtesy, that it would be best
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to have Prof. Montgomery present to give the Board the views of the Faculty on the subject, and thereupon further consideration of the subject was postponed unitl the arrival of Prof. Montgomery. Mr. Fulton. moved that the Secretary correct the Books by charging the Territory with $500000 on account of Salaries. President and Instructional Force in 1883 omitted at the time. Motion prevailed. The communication of F.A Fisher & Co was referred to the Building Committee. The application of D.C. Plannette for an advertisement of University in lies paper was referred to the Executive Com'
The following bills were audited and ordered paid out of the respective accounts. vz the City of Grand Forks, water rent to April 30. 1887.
Water Supply Account. $87.96
James Rae. 52 Gall's oil. 192 $10.14
Fuel & Lights Account
Red River Lumber Co. $56.25
25 cords wood. "Fuel & Lights."
The Bills of the Plaindealer for $1950 and W.R. Lasham of $450 were referred to the Secretary to report the facts.
Further consideration of the Communication of the Faculty as to Charges suggested by them was deferred until the annual meeting in June.
Mr Twamley moved that Mr Fisk be employed as the Architect to prepare plans for the Dormitory. His compensation to be $20000 and actual traveling expenses for inspection, which motion prevailed.
Mr Fulton moved that the Governor be requested to place the insurance on the University of North Dakota and its Contents in such companies as he may designate and approve of. the building to be insured for $3500000 and contents for $500000 which motion prevailed.
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Also moved. That the Secretary proceed forthwith to contract with Harry Beyers for decorating and painting the Library & Regents Office in accordance with said Beyer's proposition made to the Board this day. The expense not to exceed $20000 That the Library Committee purchase carpets and suitable furniture for the Library and Regents Office, $20000 of the total expense to be paid out of the Library fund and the balance out [runs into the margin] of the Museum Fund. The total expenses incurred under this resolution not to exceed ['ceed' boldened] $80000 which resolution was adopted, all aye.
Also moved: That the Secretary be instructed to present to the Board of Aldermen of the city of Grand Forks, the petition of this Board asking for free water from this date and up to March 1st 1889, to the end that the appropriation for Water Supply may be used for any one of the following purposes as the City Board may designate.
1st for planting trees upon and otherwise improving the University grounds.
2nd for carpeting and decorating the Library Room.
3rd for finishing the sidewalk from the City to the Grounds.
4" For the expense of a fountain costing not less then $50000 to be placed in the grounds of the University
Mr Twamley moved to amend by adding the "Chairman of the Executive Committee be" which amendment was adopted and the original motion as amended prevailed.
On motion the Board adjourned.
Attest.
John G. Hamilton
Secry
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Grand Forks D.T. June 7" 1887.
Regents Office.
University.
The Board met pursuant to the call for the Annual meeting. Present Regents Donovan Fulton, Heidel, Twamley and President Roach. The Minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Twamley moved that the Board proceed to the Election of Offices for the ensuing year_which motion prevailed. A ballot being taking for President, Mr Roach received four votes and Mr Fulton one vote. & so Mr Roach was declared the duly elected President of the Board. JG Hamilton was unanimously elected Secretary. The Secretary presented the Financial Statement for the year_showing available resources in hand for the coming year of $47.279.14 distributed as follows. viz.
| Building Fund. | $66.22. | Incidental Expenses. | $1801.23 |
| Apparatus. | 2949.01. | Ground Improvement. | 1.90. |
| Water Closets. | 3.49. | Salaries Pres' etc. | $29.577.50. |
| Library | $2079.49. | Fuel & Lights | $2.943.78 |
| Water Supply | $613.51 | Secretary. | 1.801.02 |
| Student Incidental Ex. | 16.35. | Engineers fireman and Janitors | 2425.64 |
| Museum. | $2000.00 | Medical Department | 1000.00 |
And further reported specifically and in detail the condition of the Main Building and the repairs required in each room thereof but furnished no estimates of the probable cost thereof. Mr Fulton moved that the consideration of the Secretary report be made a special order for June 8" at 10 OC AM which motion prevailed. And the President introduced Prof. Montgomery who presented and read his report as Acting President of the University- which report was received and order filled for future consideration.
Mr Twamley moved the Board Adjourn until June 8" 1887 at 9 OC A.M. which motion prevailed.
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Grand Forks June 8" 1887.
Mr. Fulton reported verbally that owning to the fact of the City leaving so much on hand for consideration at meetings of the council he had as yet been unable to present the subject of the use of the "Water Supply" Fund to their attention- report accepted and the matter left with Mr Fulton for further action, Mr Roach made the following report on bids for Staining the Building.
William Groves, bid. $750. Wm P. Alsif bid. 120000
William Goves being the lowest bidder for the work- the contract is awared to him. The Secretary will prepare the necessary bond, in the sum of five hundred dollars with good sureties, for the faithful performance of the work according to the specifications in every particular. Grand Forks D.T. May 23rd 1887
W.N. Roach.
Pres' Board of Regents.
Also that Mr Groves had furnished an acceptable bond with S.W. M Laughlin and P.McDonald as sureties.
Mr Twamley moved that the report be adopted- which motion prevailed.
Mr Fulton moved that the voucher issued to Joseph A. Guyot [insterted] for seventy five dollars be recalled and cancelled and a new voucher issued for sixty five dollars.
Which motion prevailed, all voting aye. Also moved that the voucher issued for $2000 be recalled and cancelled and a voucher for sixty dollars issued to John Boney for services rendered the University during the months of April- May & June /87 & that said amount be charged to the Janitor & Engineers' Fund
Which motion prevailed, all voting aye.
Recess until June 9" 1997.
Mr Twamley moved that the consideration of the Normal course be laid over until June 28" /87 and that the Secretary obtain from various
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Normal Schools, Catalogues containing their Course of Study" which motion prevailed Also moved that the study of Greek be optional in the "Arts" Course- motion prevailed. Mr Fulton moved that the Governor of the Territory be requested to loan the University the Dakota Exhibit of Animals. Minerals & Curiosities now stored in the Capital Building at Bismark D.T
This Board agreeing to properly care for the same and hold the "Exhibit" subject to the order of the Territorial Authorities and in the event, this request be granted, that the Secretary be instructed to forthwith proceed to Bismark safely pack the same & cause it to be transported to the University. The expense of packing and transporting the same to be charged to the Museum Fund. which motion prevailed.
Mr Heidel moved that the proposals for building Dormitory be also advertised in the Argus of Fargo & Times-Record of Valley City and that the bids be opened June 28/87
and if they& all of them exceeds the amount set apart for building the same-the contract should be let to the lowest bidder and the Board in connection with the architect & Bidder, eliminate certain portions of the work until the bid is within the prescribed limits. which motion prevailed.
Mr Fulton moved that Prof. Woodworth be made Principal of the Normal Department and that he be relieved of the work in Physics and Astronomy, he retaining this position in the Faculty and the title of Professor of Mathematics and Principal of the Preparatory Department which motion prevailed.
Recess until 9. A.M.
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The following bids were audited and allowed and ordered paid out of the respective Funds designated, all voting aye except where otherwise stated.
| Joseph A Guyot. | Genl Fund. | $9.80 | |
| John Boney. | Engineers etc. | $60.00 | |
| Swan & Mout. | Genl Fund. | $15.00 | |
| F.R. Fulton. | Genl. Fund. | Fulton not voting | $40.40 |
| P.C Donovan. | " " | Donovan " " | $33.00 |
| C.E. Heidel | " " | Heidel " " | $78.80. |
| Jas Twamley | " " | Twamley " " | $72.40 |
| W.R. Lasham. | Incidental Fund. | $1.50 | |
| Plaindealer | Do. Do. | $19.50 | |
| W.H. Brown & Son. | Fuel & Lights | $14.63. | |
| F.W. Iddings | Library Fund. | $28.70 | |
| John Buchanan. | Dormitory. | $16.10 | |
| Do. | Apparatus | $14.00 | |
| JB. Lippincott Ca | Library | 4.00 | |
| W.S. Russell | Dormitory | 61.00 | |
| Budge & Eshelman | Do | 232.62 | |
| D.D. Hebster | Do. | 24.00 | |
| William Graves. | Incidental Expense. | 100.00 |
Mr Fulton moved that the Board proceed to the election of a President of the University, who shall be assigned to the chair of Political Economy. Constitutional History and Mental and Moral Philosophy, which motion prevailed
A ballot being taken, resulted as follows.
Gilbert A. Pierce. Four votes- Blank one. Mr Twamley moved that Gilbert A. Pierce be unanimously elected President of the University which motion prevailed. Mr Fulton moved that the Salaries of the Instructional Force, be fixed for the ensuing year as follows. President, $300000
Prof. of Natural Science $235000
Each of the other members of the Facutly. $200000
and that the Secretary of the Faculty be paid $10000
in addition to the $200000 above provided for.
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and that the Lady Instructor be paid $90000 per annum which motion prevailed. All voting Aye.
Hunter & Smith of Grand Forks made a proposition to put Cole Bros ¾ copper covered Sectional star there flanged Lightening Rods upon the Building, furnishing the Board Cole Bros guaranty policy of $50000 against loss or damage by lightning, for 39 ½ cents per foot for the rod used.
Mr. Heidel moved that the subject matter be laid upon the table which motion prevailed.
The Library Committee gave notice that it would on June 28" / 87 present for consideration of the Board a revision of the By_Laws now governing the Board.
Reports of the Acting President & Faculty.
To the President and Members of the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota
Gentlemen:
As Acting President I have the honor to present to you the third Annual Report of this University, being for the year ending June 1887 accompanied by the Annual Report of the Professors, comprising report of classes organized and instruction given in the Ancient Classics, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Natural Sciences,
History and Mental Philosophy of the University proper, the Preparatory School and the Normal Department. Because of a limited income the past year the opportunity has not been afforded to report any important additions or improvements in or upon the building and grounds. With the appropriations recently made by the Territorial Legislature, however, many needed improvements in these will no [illegible] [printed curved on margin]
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be effected within the present year, operations in the way of planting trees and painting the Main Building having been already commenced.
In the matter of classes and instruction a well marked advancement has been made. The entrance examinations began September 29th and continued for three days, after which classes in the different branches were organized and the work of Instruction actively undertaken. In December carefully conducted written examin[-]ations were held upon the studies of the first term, and similar examinations are being held during the present month on the work of the entire year, besides which there have been frequent oral and written reviews and examinations on portions of the subjects in hand. During the college year the names of thirty-eight young men and thirty-seven young women, have been entered upon our list of students, and of these seventy five students about sixty-five are good attendance during the winter months, the others being more or less irregular. Each class has been composed of nearly equal numbers of both sexes as shown by the accompanying figures.
Sophomore class, 3 young men, 4 young women.
Freshman class. 9 young men, 9 young women.
Senior Preparatory )
and Normal ) . 12 young men, 11 Young women.
Junior Preparatory )
and Normal ) . 14 young men, 13 Young women.
The increase in the number of students in attendance on recitations and lectures has been particularly noticeable in the higher classes, that is, in those studies for which no provision exists in the High and Common Schools of the Territory. This is, of course, precisely when the increase ought naturally to be looked for.
The following statement shows the rate of increase in the number of students and classes, and the counties represented, since the opening of the University in 1884.
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Junior Preparatory. ) 84 & 85 85 & 86 .86 & 87
and Normal ) 18. 26. 27.
Senior Preparatory )
and Normal.) 10. 14. 23.
Freshman. 0 8. 18
Sophomore. 0 0 7.
In the year .84 & 85 the students came from four Counties of Dakota, and one County of Minnesota; in 85 & 86, they came from six Dakota Counties and from Minnesota, In 1886 & 7. they have been drawn from ten Dakota Counties & from Minnesota, Iowa and Manitoba as follows:-Grand Forks City-30. County 16. Traill Co. 5. Pembina 4. Walsh 3. Cass 3. Cavalier 3. Barnes 2. Miner 1. Nelson 1. Benson 1. Polk. Minna 4 H. Iowa 1. Winnipeg 1. Total 75. During the past year, therefore, sixty per cent of our students have come from places outside of the City of Grand Forks. It may be seen from the forgoing that the increase in the number of students admitted during the year now closing over that of the last year is fifty six per cent, and if the number above the point of admission to the Senior Preparatory alone for considered the increase is as 22 to 48; which is equivalent to 110 per cent.
In a period of unusual business depressions, such as the past autumn and winter have been, for the University to have held her own would have been creditable, But, when, notwithstanding the scarcity of money in many localities that supply the University with students, the increase has been so great, and especially in the number of those seeking instruction in the advanced studies, there seem to be substantial grounds for encouragement to the Regents, the Faculty and all others having the welfare of the University at heart. Moreover, the knowledge that the territory from which the students are drawn has radically widened and has grown from five Counties the first year to the counties at present, not counting Minna and Iowa & Manitoba, is additional cause for congratulation. Last year I took occasion to direct attention to the demand for students of the University to serve
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in the capacity of teachers for Schools throughout the Country. This demand has increased, and this year it has been greater than the supply. Upwards of 30 of our students are now engaged in teaching in the Counties of Pembina, Walsh, Cass, Cavalier, Traill, Polk and Grand Forks. While this increasing call for ou students to perform the important duties of teachers in the Public Schools may be highly gratifying to the University Authorities, and while it should form a practical means of advertising the Institution and of gaining the confidence of the people, it is found to be, to some extent a source of present inconvenience and detriment to the University by interruption to the work of the classes, and in some instances a “breaking up” of these classes altogether during the spring and summer.
Again, at this time of the year, many of the students are expected to give assistance on the farms, and this likewise contributes toward the reduction of our attendance during these months. It is obvious that so long as a large proportion of our students remain at the University but four or five months of the year (from about the middle of November to the beginning of April) the duties of the Instructional Force will be rendered much more laborious, the grading of the classes much more difficult, and the progress of the students less satisfactory than would be the case were they to continue their studies the entire year under the personal supervision of the Faculty. With a view in some measure to obviate this difficulty it is proposed, that at examinations for promotion to advanced classes or somewhat higher per centage be exacted from candidates who shall have been nonresident for a considerable portion of the year than that required from those whose qualifications the Professor & Instructors shall have had better means of judging. Regarding the discipline and conduct of the students in general I have only words of commendation to offer. The great majority have exhibited industry, earnestness and courtesy. Among the signs of intellectual activity manifested by them may be mentioned the writing of several essays for their literary society and also the publication of a monthly paper styled the “Educational News,” which being edited by a student & containing contributions from members of the Higher Classes, gives promise of usefulness to the University and the Dakota School System. About 417 volumes have been purchased and received for the Library, which now forms a useful collection for both students and teachers. Still, it is limited in several directions, and it is
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expected that some $1500 worth of books needed in the many different branches of literature, science, & Education will shortly be added to this exceedingly important department of this University. It is also expected that six more periodicals will be procured for the University Reading Room, which latter because of its useful[-]ness, has come to be regarded as wholly indispensable to the every[-]day life of students and Instructors alike. The museum collections, have not been very nationally enlarged since your last Annual meeting. These should soon receive useful and much needed additions to the Botanical, zoological & Geological subdepartments. The pressing wants enumerated in my last annual report of this department to your Museum Committee should soon be supplied through the means granted by the Legislature for these purposes. The specimens now in the Museum have rendered valuable aid to the Students in their studies of the past session. The Chemical and Biological Laboratories have rendered good service during the year. Throughout the greater part of the past winter there were 26 students prosecuting the practical labor[-]atory study of Chemistry in the Freshman class. These comprised 18 regular Freshmen 5 second year normal & 3 special students. There have also been 2 Sophomores doing practical work in Mineralogy, & 14 Freshman in Zoology. But in order that reasonably effective work may be undertaken, it will be necessary as soon as convenient to procure additional appliances and reagents [sic] & provide other suitable accommodations for successful laboratory practice. At least $1500 should be devoted to these laboratories. Some apparatus for the beginning of a Physical Laboratory should also be provided. To enable the Natural Sciences Professor to overtake the work required, it will be absolutely necessary to provide assistance in the laboratories. This may perhaps be accomplished at a trifling cost by means of student assistants. A Normal Department for the preparation of teachers for the public school was distinctly provided for in the Act by which the University was established. This department was organized soon after the University was opened, and four students were enrolled in it. In the following year there were ten Normal Students and during the past winter had 15 students taking the Normal Course, five of whom were in the Second year and two in the first year studies. Altogether there have been twenty-three teachers’ certificates granted in the Normal Department. These have been given in accordance with the results indicated by both classroom work and strict examinations in the subjects usually required, including English, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Physiology, Hygiene, Chemistry, History and Geography.
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Hitherto we have been obliged to place the Normal Students in almost all the studies of course for teacher in the same classes with students of the regular College Courses. It is scarcely necessary to state that such arrangement has not been wholly satisfactory and that it could not fail to become less and less satisfactory as years will on and the classes become larger & more numerous. The time of year at which the Normal students usually enter, of itself renders a change desirable and necessary. In fact the time has arrived when something must be done to place the Normal Department on a better footing than heretofore, and I am of opinion, that at least in some of the branches, better provisions can be immediately made for the accommodation of those who may enter this Dept next term. Accordingly it is recommended that the present Professor of Mathematics & Physics in the Departments of Arts and Science be transferred to the Normal Department and made Principal thereof, also having charge of its Mathematics. For the next year, at all events, the Principal can take charge of the Mathematics, History, and Theory & Practice of Teaching.
The Professor of Modern Language and the Lady Instructor can efficiently supply the required instruction in the English subjects, and the Professor of Natural Science can take the classes in Physiology, Chemistry & Botany. It will then remain to provide for three hours weekly instruction in Book-keeping and two hours in Reading and Voice Culture. Hence, I respectfully recommend that an effort be made to procure from among the students an Assistant Instructor competent to take charge of the classes in Book-Keeping Reading & Voice Culture. By the proposed transference of the Professor of Mathematics, Physics & Astronomy to the Normal Department, a vacancy would be created in this Chair, which would require to be filled at an early date in order that the Professor chosen might have proper opportunity for shaping the work belonging to the said Chair: If this vacancy shall be declared, I shall ask permission to submit the name of a scholarly and experienced candidate, whom I have good reason to regard as highly competent to discharge the duties of the professorship in question. In reference to this appointment as to all other appointments to positions in the Faculty, I would be unmindful of my duty did I fail to encourage and advise earnest effort to secure the very best man possible for the place. In the interests of the University, and of the public educational system of which the University is the [illegible word] I deem it my duty here
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to emphasize the importance of having first-class men appointed to Chairs in the Faculty. With a view to the best possible work for the country nothing is of so much value to a University as first-class instructors and appliances. This is the universal testimony of the most practical educators. No buildings however showy or attractive, can draw and retain the best class of students. The character of the instruction given can alone accomplish this. As a State University, this institution is in duty bound to do the best work possible in the matter of education, and therefore needs Professors of Thorough and liberal scholarship and of high teaching ability, men who are full of knowledge of their special subjects, and who are at the same time in a high degree capable of imparting their knowledge to others. In the report of the Professor of Ancient Languages the attention of the Regents is called to a proposed change in the University curriculum by which the study of the Greek Language is to be no longer compulsory for those taking the Arts Course. This is in agreement with the tendency in the best colleges and would [begin insert] appear to [end insert] be particularly desirable in the case of the University. Of course provision will continue to be made for all students who require a knowledge of the Greek Languages, and by means of English translation, the Professor of Classics will give to the Arts students a thoroughly instruction course in Greek Literature and Philosophy. And now, Gentlemen, I desire to express satisfaction with the results of the year’s labors taken as a whole. Much solid and useful instruction has been given in all the Departments of the University, and there is much for which to be grateful, and much to give us hope for the future. While the building is in need of some repairs and alterations, it has never been in a condition so satisfactory for the purposes required, as at the present time. Although comparatively little effort has been put forth to make the general public acquainted with the aims and character of this institution, it has had a sound and steady growth. Not quite three years has elapsed since its organization, its first students having been received in September 1884, yet I venture to state that the University of North Dakota has already earned an enviable reputation throughout the country, for the Thoroughness and intelligence that characterise [sic] its educational work. While the University may not, for some time, be in a position to accomplish all that may be desired by her friends, nor earn all that may be actually needed, yet it is our duty to keep constantly before us the great aims and objects of an institution of this kind
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It becomes the authorities of this, as of any similar institution for superior instruction to keep always in view the general character and scope of the work that belongs to it. It is our clear duty from the very outset in the organization thereof to have in mind the great lines along which the work of such an institution must be done. Let us from the very first build with intelligence and forethought, without neglecting the passing wants of the present. Let no expenditure be made in the purchase of furnishings and appliances where it can readily be foreseen that these must be discarded as useless within two or three years, and where perhaps others much more lasting and satisfactory can be obtained at but a small additional cost. In all matters the foundation should be broad, safe and abiding. This is the most economic policy for any university, and the policy, too, that will be production of the greatest and most enduring good, and, must, in time reflect the highest credit upon its advocates and promoters. In conclusion I express the hope that, with additions to our instructional force, to the library, laboratory and Museum, with the erection and equipment of a suitable dormitory building for Students, with the completion of the sidewalk to the University grounds and other contemplated improvements the year 1887&8 will, under Providence, for the University be a highly prosperous one.
Very Respectfully Submitted.
Henry Montgomery.
Prof. Merrifield.
I present to you herewith the third annual report for the department of Greek and Latin in the University of North Dak. Instruction in this department has been given during the year to 50 students classified as follows. Sophomores 3. Freshmen 13. Senior Prep. 15. Junior Prep. 19. Sophomore Class.
Greek—No in class 2. Hrs of recitation per week 1. Subject matter selection from Bks I and IIII of Herodotus. Latin—No in class 3. Hours per week 1. Subject matter—Selections from the Satire, Epistles and Odes of Horace. Freshmen Class—Greek. No in class 2. Hours per week 3. Subject matter. Cenophonis Auabasis. Latin No in class. 13. Hours per week 5. Subject matter—Cicero’s Orations against Catiline, Virgils Aeneid, Latin Prose Composition: Senior Prep’ Class, Greek. No in class 5. Hours per week 5. Subject matter. Greek grammar & Reader. Xenophon’s Anabasis. Latin No in class 15. Hours per week 5. Subject matter Ceasar’s Gallic War. Cicero’s Orations against Catiline. Junior Prep’ Class. Latin No in class. 19. Hours per week 5.
