 | Board of Visitors minutes June 13, 1904 |  |
Monday, June 13, 1904.
The regular annual meeting of the Board of Visitors was
held at the University on the above date.
Present: The Rector, and Visitors Moore, White, Harmon,
and Downing.
The Board was called to order by the Rector, at 3 o'clock
P. M.
The following reports were presented to the Board for
consideration,—
Report of the Chairman of the Faculty,
Report of the Proctor,
Report of the Commissioner of Accounts,
Report of the Hospital Building Committee,
Reports of Various Schools, &c, &c.
The following resolutions were adopted by the Board.-
Resolved: That the Valentine Birely Scholarship—in
pursuance of the recommendation of A. S. Brown, Esq.—be
and the same is hereby awarded Mr. Jesse W. Downey, Jr.,
for the session 1904-1905.
Resolved: That the John Y. Mason, Fellowship be awarded
to Mr. John W. Wayland, for the session 1904-1905.
Resolved: That the committee, consisting of the members
of the Medical Faculty and the Proctor, named in the resolution
of the Board adopted April 19, 1904, respecting the Hospital,
is directed to take all the necessary steps to complete
a south wing to the Hospital at a cost not exceeding $31,000.00
the contract to be approved by Mr. Moon, attorney of the Board,
The Chairman of the Executive Committee is added to said Committee.
The said resolution is to this extent modified.
The following report of a Committee from the Miller Board,
was presented, examined, approved, and adopted:-
| To Prof. A. H. Tuttle | $3,000.00 |
| To Prof. W. M. Thornton | 500.00 |
| To Prof. F. P. Dunnington | 500.00 |
| To Instructor in Biology | 800.00 |
| To Three Scholarships @ $250.00 | 750.00 |
| To Laboratory Equipment | 450.00 |
| $6,000.00 |
On motion the Board adjourned to meet at 9.30 o'clock,
June 14, 1904.
Tuesday, June 14th, 1904.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Board met at 9:30 A. M.
Present: The Rector and Visitors Moore, Downing, White,
Harmon, and Buchanan, (Visitor Glass arriving at 11 A. M.).
Present; afternoon session, 3:00 P. M.- The above named,
and Visitor Wallace.
The following resolutions were adopted by the Board:
Resolved:- That in accordance with the recommendation of
the director of the Observatory, Messrs. T. Mc N. Simpson, G.
F. Paddock, and F. W. Reed, be appointed fellows in Astronomy
for year 1904-'05.
Resolved: That the Proctor is hereby directed and authorized
to inquire into the propriety of allowing the General
Athletic Association to have the use of one of the upper rooms
of Temperance Hall, and if he approves the same, to grant the
application of the said Association.
Resolved: That Section 11 of the Regulations of the University
as contained in the Catalogue, in regard to leave of
absence from the University be extended so as to include the
Dramatic Club.
Resolved: That the Board heartily commends the efforts
proposed to be made by Dr. W. J. Humphreys to raise the funds
necessary to provide further equipment for the Physical Laboratory.
Afternoon Session, 3 P.M.
Resolved: That Messrs. Harmon, Jones, Glass, Moore, and
Hunton, be elected as the Executive Committee of the Board of
Visitors for the ensuing year.
Resolved: That the report of the Miller Trustees be
approved, recommending the appointment of William A. Kepner
as Instructor in Biology, at a salary of $800.00 per annum;
and the selection of Frank T. Lewis for the Agricultural
Scholarship from the Miller School; and Franklin P. Pyles
for the Miller Scholarship, on competitive examination.
Resolved: That the sum of $400.00, in addition to the
present allowance of $200.00 be appropriated for the appointment
by Dr. Kent of an assistant or assistants in his School,
subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.
Resolved: That the recommendation of the Faculty that
Mr. G. B. Davidson be allowed the privilege of taking books
from the Library to be used elsewhere than at the University,
be approved.
Resolved: That Dr. W. A. Lambeth be made Associate Professor
in the Schools of Hygiene and Materia Medica, and continued
as Director of the Gymnasium; that his salary be increased
to $2500.00 per annum, and that this promotion entitles
him to become a member of the Faculty.
Whereas, heretofore, pursuant to the terms and provisions
of the statute relating to the government of the University,
notice was duly given by publication that the Board would proceed
at the meeting therein designated, to elect a President;
and whereas the matter of such election was considered at the
said meeting, and has been considered at all subsequent meetings,
no conclusion being reached; and whereas the consideration
of the said matter has always been regularly continued
and adjourned from meeting to meeting, and whereas motion being
be elected, therefore, it is now resolved by the unanimous
vote of the Board, that Dr. Alderman be and he is now elected
President of the University, and that the Rector be requested
to communicate the fact to Dr. Alderman, and ascertain whether
he will accept the position.
The question as to the time when the President will enter
upon the duties of the office and all other details are postponed
for consideration at a meeting to be held upon the call
of the Rector, after he has been advised of Dr. Alderman's
decision.
Whereas, the Washington Alumni Association has inaugurated
a movement for securing an endowment fund of one million dollars
for the University of Virginia, to be known as the Jefferson
Fund of the University of Virginia, and
Whereas, an appeal is being made to all admirers of Mr.
Jefferson and of his educational ideas in all parts of the
country to contribute towards enabling his great foundation
to widen its sphere of usefulness and to respond more perfectly
to the educational demands of the age, and
Whereas, the present year which is witnessing the celebration
of the centennial of Mr. Jefferson's great endowment of
the territorial domain of this country brings before the American
people more prominently than ever before his contribution
to education and the potent influence the University has
always exercised in the intellectual development of this country,
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Visitors
hereby approve most heartily the efforts now being inaugurated
sanction.
Resolved: That Dr. C. S. Venable, and Dr. W. D. Macon,
be appointed Clinical Instructors, purusant to the recommendation
of the Faculty.
Resolved: That W. F. Fruin be appointed Mechanician for
the School of Physics, and that his compensation be remission
of fees and room rent.
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of Dr. W. G.
Christian, J. B. Pollard be appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy
for next session.
Resolved: That the request of the Portsmouth, Va. Association
of the Alumni of the University of Virginia, to be
listed among those entitled to fill a scholarship be granted.
Resolved: That the Chairman of the Faculty be appointed
to represent the University at the meeting of the Association
of State Universities at St. Louis, June 28th. The expense
of the same to be charged to the amount appropriated for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Resolved: That the request of the Faculty that such of
its members as have been invited to take part in the "International
Congress of Science and Art" at St. Louis, be granted
leave of absence from Sept. 19th to 26th, be approved.
See page 111, Alumni Bulletin, April 1904.
Resolved: That the rule requiring 25 members for the
organization of Alumni Associations be waived as to Porto
Rico and the Philippines.
Resolved: That until the further order of the Board,
the salary of Howard Winston as Secretary of the Faculty,
be the sum of sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents per
month.
Resolved: That the salary of Dr. J. C. Flippin be increased
to $1000.00 for the next session, and that he be designated
as Adjunct Professor of Bacteriology for the session
of 1904-'5.
Resolved: That the application of Prof. Thornton for
two instructors at $400.00 each, instead of one at $600.00
as at present, be granted as recommended by the Faculty.
Resolved: That the sum of $325.00 or so much thereof as
may be necessary is hereby appropriated for the purpose of
installing an air liquifyer, in accordance with the request
of Professor F. H. Smith.
On the recommendation of the Professor of Latin, be it
resolved that Mr. Robert H. Webb be appointed Instructor in
Latin at a Salary of $600.00; Mr. J. T. Walker, Tutor in Latin
at a salary of $400.00; and Mr. James S. McLemore, Fellow in
Latin at a salary of $200.00.
Resolved: That the request of Prof. James A. Harrison,
be granted, that Mr. W. H. Faulkner be continued as Adjunct
Professor of Teutonic Languages for next session—the compensation
for his services so far as payable from the funds
of the University, be two hundred dollars.
The report of Thos. H. Carter, Proctor, was read and
considered—whereupon the Proctor is empowered to expend the
improvements to the buildings and erections, as in his best
judgment may be absolutely necessary, during the current year,
the expenditure of the said sum to be with the approval of
the Finance Committee.
Resolved: That the Applications of F. B. Winston, O.
Humphries, V. Q. Ricks, Jeremiah Collins, H. W. Clowe, Jr.,
Frank C. Harris, A. K. Morrison, C. R. Williams, and C. L.
Davis, for rebate on fees paid by them during the last session,
be rejected.
Resolved: That one-third of the fees paid by A. M.
Camp during the last session, be remitted.
Resolved: That the recommendation of the Faculty for a
pro rata return of the fees paid by G. L. Dupre, for the past
session be approved.
Resolved: That Dr. J. M. Page be continued as Chairman
of the Faculty until the installation of the President.
The following standing committees were appointed by the
Rector for the ensuing year:
Finance— Wallace, Harmon, and Downing.
Library and Apparatus — Moore, Hunton, and White.
Conduct of Schools, &c—Glass, Hunton, and Buchanan.
Buildings and Grounds—Downing, White, and Wallace.
Health, Infirmary, Sewerage,& Drainage—Buchanan,
Harmon, & Wallace.
Miller Board Committee — Harmon, Glass, and Moore.
On motion the Board adjourned to meet at 9:00 A. M.,
June 15, 1904.
Acting Sec'y
Rector.
Wednesday, June 15th, 1904.
Pursuant to adjournment the Board met at 9:00 A. M.
Present: The Rector, and Visitors Harmon, Wallace,
White, and Buchanan.
On motion the following was adopted,-
Whereas, the Gilmore Furniture Company of Charlottesville,
Va., has proposed to rent to our students for $12.00
per session, furniture as specified in their letter of March
16th, 1904, addressed to the Chairman of the Faculty, on
consideration that the Proctor collect from the students taking
advantage of this offer, and settle the same with the
Gilmore Furniture Company—therefore, be it
Resolved: That whenever any student shall desire to
take advantage of this offer, and shall deposit the necessary
sum with the Proctor, he shall so notify the Gilmore Furniture
Company, and pay over the said amount upon being notified
of the delivery of the furniture.—It being understood that
there is to be no liability on the University for injury or
loss of the furniture, but only for the amount deposited as
rent thereof.
This Board has at all times held in the highest regard
the spirit of support and assistance always manifested by the
General Alumni Association of the University of Virginia, but
it records with unmeasured gratification the devotion of the
said Association as disclosed in a resolution adopted on yesterday,
and which it is directed shall be transcribed as a part
of the minutes of the Session of the Board.
The resolution referred to, is as follows,-
Resolved: That the Alumni Association of the University
of Virginia recognizes the supreme devotion of the
Board of Visitors to the best interests of the University
and pledges them its hearty support in all measures which
they have taken, or may take connected with the election
of a president.
The General Alumni Association having suggested that
the Board of Visitors co-operate in their efforts to organize
more effectually the Alumni of the University, and to obtain
and preserve complete lists of such Alumni with a view to securing
their active support and co-operation in the affairs
of this institution.
Resolved, That the Board looks with approval upon the
suggestion of the General Alumni Association, and stands ready
at the proper time to give efficient aid to this movement.
The following is adopted as the estimated Receipts and
Disbursements for the year 1904-'05, and ordered to be spread
on the record:
| From Annuity by the State | 50,000 00 | ||
| From Miller Board | 6,000 00 | ||
| From Interest on Corcoran Endowment | 6,000 00 | ||
| From Interest on Kent Endowment | 3,000 00 | ||
| From Interest on Observatory Endowment | 4,455 00 | ||
| From Interest on Library Endowment (Madison) | 156 00 | ||
| From Interest on Library Endowment (Gordon) | 300 00 | ||
| From Interest on Library Endowment (Byrd) | 460 00 | ||
| From Interest on Library Endowment (Paul) | 32 00 | 948 00 | |
| From Interest on Fellowship Endowment (Mason) | 210 00 | ||
| From Interest on Scholarship Endowment (Brown) | 120 00 | ||
| From Interest on Scholarship Endowment (Birely) | 220 00 | 550 00 | |
| From Interest on Sinking Fund for Old Debt |
2,118 00 | ||
| From Interest on Sinking Fund for New Debt |
537 00 | 2,655 00 | |
| From Interest on Bank balances | 700 00 | ||
| From Rents other than Dormitories— | |||
| (D. D. (Infirmary) | 450 00 | ||
| (Hotel, West Range | 300 00 | ||
| (Alumni Hall | 420 00 | ||
| (Mess Hall, Carr's Hill | |||
| (Dawson Cottage (Mr. Green) | 125 00 | ||
| (Tenant House (Barber) | @ $4.00 | 48 00 | |
| (Blacksmith Shop | @ $3.00 | 36 00 | |
| (Carr's Hill Tenant | 150 00 | 1,329 00 | |
| From Lights other than Dormitories, (residents on grounds)— |
700 00 | ||
| From Steam heat, other than Dormitories, (residents on grounds)— |
175 00 | ||
| From Deferred payments on students' fees (estimated) |
250 00 | ||
| From Students' fees, rents, lights, &c. 650 @ $106.00 |
68,900 00 | ||
| From Austin Estate, am't. estimated | 9,262 00 | ||
| From Cash balance in Proctor's hands at end of financial year 1903-'4. |
3,165 27 | ||
| — Expenditures. — | |||
| Salaries of Faculty and Instructors. | |||
| President | 5,000 00 | ||
| Professors | 23 @ $3000.00 | 69,000 00 | |
| Associate Prof. & Director of Gym. | 1 @ | 2,500 00 | |
| Adjunct Prof. of Engineering | 1 @ | 1,500 00 | |
| Demonstrator of Anatomy | 1 @ | 800 00 | |
| Adjunct Prof. of Biology & Pathology | 1 @ | 1,000 00 | |
| 79 800 00 | 158 089 27 | ||
| Forward | $ 79,800 00 | 158,089 27 | |
| Brought forward | $ 79,800 00 | 158,089 27 | |
| Instructors in Latin @ $200.00, $400.00, & $600.00 |
1,200 00 | ||
| Instructor in Physics | 1 @ | 1,300 00 | |
| Instructor in Engineering | 2 @ $400.00 | 800 00 | |
| Instructor in Biology | 1 @ $ | 800 00 | |
| Instructor in Moral Philosophy | 1 @ | 350 00 | |
| 84 250 00 | |||
| Salaries of Officers | |||
| Proctor & Sup't. Grounds & Buildings | 2,000 00 | ||
| Librarian | 1,150 00 | ||
| Assistant Librarian | 360 00 | ||
| Secretary of Faculty | 800 00 | ||
| Secretary of Proctor & Gen'l. Bookkeeper | 1,000 00 | ||
| Secretary of Visitors | 100 00 | ||
| Commissioner of Accounts | 150 00 | ||
| 5 560 00 | |||
| Fellowships and Scholarships | |||
| Astronomical | 3 @ $350.00 | 1,050 00 | |
| John Y. Mason | 1 @ | 210 00 | |
| Teutonic Languages | 1 @ | 200 00 | |
| Romance Languages | 1 @ | 200 00 | |
| English Literature | 1 @ | 200 00 | |
| Miller | 3 @ $250.00 | 750 00 | |
| J. Thompson Brown | 1 @ | 120 00 | |
| Valentine Birely | 1 @ | 220 00 | |
| H. C. Cabell | 1 @ | 50 00 | |
| 3600 | |||
| Interest and Sinking Fund | |||
| Interest on bonded debt (old) | 5,170 00 | ||
| Interest on bonded debt (new) | 10,000 00 | ||
| Sinking Fund old bonded debt | 2,050 00 | ||
| Sinking Fund new bonded debt | 2,000 00 | ||
| Sinking Fund Interest (for re-investment) | 2,655 00 | ||
| 21 875 | |||
| Wages of Employees. | |||
| University artisan (H. Noreck.) | 1,000 00 | ||
| Engineer Electric Plant (night) 12 mo. | 1 @ $50.00 | 600 00 | |
| Engineer Electric Plant (day) 12 mos. | 1 @ $40.00 | 480 00 | |
| Engineer Electric Plant & Steam 7 mos. | 1 @ $50.00 | 385 00 | |
| Day Policeman & Boss of hands | @ $50.00 | 600 00 | |
| Night Policeman & Watchman | @ $30.00 | 360 00 | |
| Janitor-Rotunda & Library- | @ $25.00 | 300 00 | |
| Janitor - Anatomical Hall- | @ $30.00 | 360 00 | |
| Janitor-s-New Buildings, -12 mos. | 1 @ $15.00 | 180 00 | |
| Janitor-s-New Buildings, - 9 mos. | 2 @ $15.00 | 270 00 | |
| Janitor-Museum -12 mos. | @ $15.00 | 180 00 | |
| Janitor-Medical Hall - 9 mos. | @ $15.00 | 135 00 | |
| Forward | $119,535 00 | 158,089 27 | |
| Brought forward | $119,535 00 | 158,089 27 | |
| Janitor-Chemical Laboratory | @ $15.00 | 135 00 | |
| Janitor - Gymnasium | @ $25.00 | 225 00 | |
| Janitor-Dispensary | @ $ 9.00 | 108 00 | |
| Janitor-s -Randall Building | 2 @ $15.00 | 270 00 | |
| Chairman's Stenographer | 1 @ | 600 00 | |
| Messenger, Chairman's Office | 1 @ $10.00 | 120 00 | |
| Laborers, (1 year) | 8 @ $18.00 | 1,728 00 | |
| Dormitory Servants, (9 mos.) | 15 @ | 1,774 00 | |
| Working Expenses | 4960 | ||
| Advertising Department | 3,000 00 | ||
| Astronomical Department | 405 00 | ||
| Anatomical Department, per cap. | |||
| Operating refrigerating plant | 100 00 | ||
| Agr. & Biol. Dept. (ex. & equip.) | 450 00 | ||
| Catalogue and Bulletin | 1,500 00 | ||
| Contingent Fund | 1,750 00 | ||
| Commutation of Rents, | 10 @ $300.00, 1 @ $60.00 |
3,060 00 | |
| Chemical Department | 350 00 | ||
| Chemical Department (Med.) per cap. | |||
| Dispensary | 400 00 | ||
| Diplomas | 200 00 | ||
| Engineering Department | 300 00 | ||
| Electric Light Department lamps & supplies | 600 00 | ||
| Fuel for heating and lighting | 3,200 00 | ||
| Gas for lighting, special for Library, Y.M.C.A., &c. |
100 00 | ||
| Hospital (general operating expenses) | 3,650 00 | ||
| Law Department (Library) | 500 00 | ||
| Med. Biology and Pathology, per cap. | |||
| Brooks Museum | 25 00 | ||
| Physical Department | 300 00 | ||
| Physical Department (Med.) per cap. | |||
| Printed Blanks | 200 00 | ||
| Reservoir and Water line | 180 00 | ||
| Library (Madison, Bordon, Byrd, & Paul) | 948 00 | ||
| Athletic Field horse (feed) | 100 00 | ||
| Repairs | 5,000 00 | ||
| Miscellaneous. | |||
| School of Methods | 1,500 00 | ||
| Law Library (Special) | 500 00 | ||
| Arc lights for drawing room | 150 00 | ||
| Alumni Banquet | 150 00 | ||
| Graduate Reception | 150 00 | ||
| Cercle Alliance Française | 100 00 | ||
| Liquifier for liquid air plant | 325 00 | ||
| Forward | $153,688 00 | 158,089 27 | |
| Brought forward | $153,688 00 | 158,089 27 | |
| Extra instruction in English Literature | 400 00 | ||
| Balance St. Louis Exhibit appropriation | 4,315 00 | ||
| Special Improvement account | 2,500 00 | ||
| Balance estimated deficit | 2,813 73 | ||
| $160,903 00 | 160,903 00 |
Resolved: That the Rector take such steps as he may
deem proper, either by the appointment of a committee, or
otherwise, looking to a conference with Dr. Alderman touching
his acceptance of the Presidency of the University.
On motion the Board adjourned, subject to the call of
the Rector.
Rector
Acting Secretary
Friday, June 24th, 1904.
At the call of the Rector, through the Chairman of the
Executive Committee, the Board assembled at 10:00 A. M. on
above date.
Present: The Rector, and Visitors, Wallace, Hunton,
Moore, Buchanan, Downing, and Harmon.
Upon the arrival of President-elect Alderman, the Board
went into Executive Session, and at 1:30 P. M. adjourned subject
to call of the Rector.
Rector
Acting Secretary
| Board of Visitors minutes June 13, 1904 | |