Prof. Sanborn: I would call your attention to the fact that the Secretary has put in a bid for three or four items; for student labor, $1,000; experiment work, $2,000; sheep, $500; hogs, $250, and cattle $3,500. Dr. Laws: It seems to me this is analagous to the case of Dr. Paquin, and I think it could be carried in the same way. As to student labor, that is an exceptional case; I think the Dean can go forward and utilize that labor with the presumption that the Board will sanction what he does. Prof. Sanborn: Reading the section relating to this item, I only want the power to expend the money for the purchase of the animals. Dr. Laws: Could you not purchase the animals conditionally? The word "bid" there used as "offer." Prof. Sanborn: I bid as Sanborn; not as dean. Mr. Doud: Mr. President, I think the bid on the cattle is the easiest bid we have, and I will state just how it can be done. The dean in advertising for sealed bids can prepare specifications for that item. He can say, “I want so many Galloways, and names the kind, age and number wanted." He can do the same way with the Herefords, Angus and other varieties wanted. Now Mr. A wants to make a bid on such and such an animal. He stipulates the kind of animal, and offers his bid, and the Dean sends for this Board to receive or reject the bids, and we know how to act on them. And there will be no implication on the Dean offering a bid simply to comply with the law. This bid does not say whether there is one or one hundred animals to be bought. The motion is to settle the bid. Mr. Leonard: I make a motion that the first bid be received-the one on student labor. Carried unanimously. The next vote taken was on experimental work, with seven votes for and one vote against the motion. Mr. Doud: I will explain my vote. I think items of this kind should stipulate in what direction the money should go. That is why I voted no. Prof. Sanborn: I will explain it. Mr. Doud: The board will have to meet again, and you can explain it then. The next vote taken was for the purchase of hogs. To accept Prof. Sanborn's bid of $250. Mr. Coleman: I move we accept it. The roll was called, resulting in a unanimous vote for the motion. VOTE ON THE DEAN'S BIDS. 55 The next motion was to accept Prof. Sanhorn's bid of $500 for sheep. The vote stood seven for and one against; the motion was, therefore, lost. The next motion was on Prof. Sanborn's bid of $3,500 for cattle. Mr. Coleman: I know nothing about cattle, and am prepared to favor what those who do, think best. Mr. Fulbright: I think we ought to get perfect animals to show the boys. Everything used for the purpose of instruction ought to be the best of its kind. Dr. Laws: It is utterly impossible to get cattle in any other way. Mr. Doud: I would like to explain; there is nothing to show how many animals he wants. Prof. Sanborn: That cannot be shown when you have to spend different amounts for each animal. Some will cost mor and some less. Mr. Smith: I am a stock dealer and buy a good deal of cattle and this is the only way to get those cattle. One man can buy them better than all of us together can. Mr. Coleman: I think Mr. Doud's plan is just as impracticable as it possibly can be. Suppose you advertise for 16 Galloways. Mr. Doud: The Government in offering bids reserves the right to take more or less; the board can do the same. Dr. Laws: Let us have the vote; there is no use having all this talk, it don't amount to anything. Mr. Leonard: I look at it that there is no other way to do it. Mr. Doud: The point is right here; Prof. Taft said he needed a part of that money and it is not right to not give him anything. Dr. Laws: Prof. Taft is associated with Prof. Sanborn, and do you suppose Prof. Sanborn would take away from his colleague a part of the funds? Mr. Doud: We can dispose of this matter and then if any body wants to change it he can vote for a reconsideration. Dr. Laws: You are the only man that can vote for a reconsideration. Chair: The secretary will call the roll of the vote on the cattle: Chairman, aye; Dr. Laws. aye; Mr. Coleman, aye; Mr. Leonard, aye; Mr. Fulbright, aye; Mr. Doud, no; Mr. Smith, aye; Prof. Sanborn, aye. Motion lost, seven ayes and one no. Mr. Doud: Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote by which Prof. Sanborn's bid for experimental work was lost. Dr. Laws: I second the motion. The roll was called for another vote on the bid for experimental work, which resulted in the unanimous vote being cast in favor of the motion. The bids for the sheep and cattle are lost; and also those for the barn and house. Prof. Sanborn: I want these sheep now to put in the pasture to eat down the bushes. Chair: If I understand it, Mr. Doud, you changed your votes on the sheep and cattle. Mr. Doud: I am in favor of the sheep, but I have not changed my vote on the cattle. I will now move to reconsider my vote by which the bid on sheep was lost. The motion was seconded and the roll was called. Chair, aye; Dr. Laws, aye; Mr. Coleman, aye; Mr. Leonard, aye; Mr. Fulbright, aye; Mr. Doud, aye; Mr. Smith, aye; Prof. Sanborn, aye. Motion carried. Mr. Doud: How long before we are going the meet and see about the barn? Prof. Sanborn: As soon as possible. The motion for adjournment was voted on and carried. [Extract of report of Miss Laura Matthews, stenographer for the occasion.] J. W. SANBORN, Secretary. PROCEEDINGS OF THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE ROOMS, The State Board of Agriculture met in the Agricultural College rooms at 10 A. M., May 31, 1887, in pursuance with a call of the president, Mr. Potts, for the purpose of opening bids and letting contracts on items specified in Senate bill No. 95, that remained unlet from the meeting of April 29, 1887. House called to order by President Potts. Roll call showed the following members present: Dr. S. S. Laws, Hon. N. J. Colman, J. A. Potts, President, F. W. Smith, Esq., B. O. Cowan, Esq., M. F. Doud, Esq., J. W. Sanborn, Secretary, Prof. J. W. Sanborn read a communication from Prof. S. M. Tracy tendering his resignation as treasurer of the State Board of Agricul ture, the resignation to take effect immediately on notice of the election and qualification of his successor, or directions as to the disposi tion of the funds yet in his charge. : What is your wish; shall we accept the resignation? On motion of Gov. Colman and seconded by Mr. Cowan, the resignation was accepted. Mr. John S. Clarkson was nominated for treasurer by Prof. Sanborn, and seconded by Dr. Laws. Ballots was prepared and the vote taken, which resulted in five votes being cast for Mr. John S. Clarkson and two votes for Mr. F.W. Mr. Clarkson was declared elected. Moved by Prof. Sanborn that a committee be appointed to settle with the treasurer. Carried. The Chair appointed Messrs. Cowan and Smith to constitute the committee. Moved by Gov. Colman that a committee be appointed to notify Mr. Clarkson of his election at once, that he be requested to have a bond ready as soon as possible, and that he aid in the settlement. Prof. Sanborn: I ask, in regard to the $8,000 in dispute, that the Board go over the farm and see how badly the money is needed and if after that the Board sees fit to draft resolution, setting forth its great need it will aid the executive committee in its efforts to secure the same. Dr. Laws: After some deliberation, I have concluded that it is the treasurer's business to look after the money belonging to, or coming to the Board, and where there's a difference of opinion he should investigate it. He here explained the situation for the benefit of those present who were absent at the former meeting. If Auditor Walker should hesitate to pay over this amount, continued Dr. Laws, the treasurer would represent this Board by calling a writ of mandamus, which would give the court an opportunity to decide the case. All this could be done without ill feeling and the harmony now existing need not be destroyed. I deem it our duty to go for the whole amount. Gov. Colman: If we can get it legally, I say get it. Dr. Laws: Is this not legal? Gov. Colman: It seems so, surely. Mr. Cowan: I would like to ask what time and place will be most convenient to settle with the Treasurer. Chair: Exchange National Bank at 2 P. M., to-day. On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet at 7 P. M. EVENING SESSION. Board met according to adjournment. President Potts in the chair. The roll was called and showed the following present: Dr. S. S. Laws. J. A. Potts, President. |