Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1894

Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1894

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Charleston (S. C.)

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Charleston S.C. 15 Feby. 1894

Board met
Present Genl. Johnson Hagood - Chairman
Dr S. B. Jones
Maj. C. S. Gadsden
Col. J. P. Thomas
Adjt. Genl. H. L. Farley
Supt. Ed. W. D. Mayfield
Genl. J. W. Moore - Chairman of Mily. Com. of Senate

Case of Cadet W. A. Moore
The Chairman submitted papers in the case of Cadet W. A. Moore, Pay Richland
Charge
Gross disrespect to, and in a written communication, threatening personal injury to his Superior Officer. All of the paper including an apology by the Cadet were carefully considered.
Ordered
That the Cadet be dismissed.

Death of Col. Youmans
The Death of Col. A. M. Youmans a number of the Board of Visitors. Ex. Officio as Chairman of the Military Committee of the House of Representatives was announced as having occurred since the last meeting.
Gen. J. W. Moore was requested to prepare resolutions expressing the feeling of the Board.

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These resolutions were subsequently presented and are appended to these minutes.
It was Ordered
That they be published in the Daily Charleston papers, and a copy sent to the family of the deceased.

Finances of the Academy
The Chairman then submitted a Report of the Superintendent, in regard to the Finances of the Academy.
This Report showed -
That the Board had heretofore directed a portion of current funds for sustaining the Academy to the restoration of the Building from damages sustained by the Cyclone and by fire.
That the amount thus diverted had been itemized and reported to the General Assembly with a request by special appropriation to return the same to the maintenance fund.
That this request had met with no response: and there was a deficit from this cause of $2560.75
The Report further showed that for the last five years there had been otherwise an annually increasing deficit excess of current expenditure over current income, arising from special circumstances set forth. That this deficit from this cause now amounted to

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$2921.86: and the result was that of date 1 Feby. 1894, the total past indebtedness of the Academy amounted to $5482.61. In applying [illegible] monthly indebtedness, payments are therefore deferred something like two months and the Academy was not upon the cash basis contemplated. Upon this statement the Supt. requested the advice and instruction of the Board.
The Supt. Report was informally but fully discussed and the following resolution adopted.
That Messrs Mayfield, Moore, & Dr Jones be appointed a Committee to examine the Books of the Qr. Master in conference with the Supt., and tomorrow at 12 N. to report with recommendation in regard to same. On motion the Chairman was added to the Committee.
Board adjourned.

February 16th 1894
Board met at 12 N.
Present
Same members and also Col. H. A. Gaillard
The Committee of which Mr Mayfield was Chairman Reported
That they had carefully examined the books of the Quarter Master which verified the figures of the Superintendent Report. That the expenditures for

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repair of damages to Building caused by the Cyclone & by the fire was no proper permanent charge upon the Maintenance fired of the Academy, and clearly brought to the attention of the General Assembly, it would as it should be provided for by a special appropriation at the next session.
That the remainder of the deficit would by the end of the fiscal year be met by the increased income from the larger number of Pay Cadets now in the Academy.
The Committee recommended renewed and urgent appeal to the General Assembly to provide payment for the portion of the deficit arising from repairs to Building, and that by careful and economic management the remainder be liquidated out of the income of the current year.
They also recommended certain modifications of detail in the financial management of the school, and asked to be discharged.
The Report of the Committee after careful consideration was adopted and its recommendations approved.
The following resolutions were passed.

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Resolved - That the Qr. Master be hereafter required to procure all large supplies of clothing, coal, wood and beef &c. by contract to the lowest bidder, after due advertisement specifying class and quality of supplies required.
The Qr. Master having the right to reject any and all bids -
Resolved -
That the Chairman of the Board be authorized to pay over to the Supt. of the Academy the remainder of the 2d installment of the Pay fund now in Bank; and that he pay over to the same officer the 3rd installment of the said fund as soon as it is collected.
Resolved -
That the Academic session for 1894 of the S.C. Mil. Academy close on the 15th June.
That the Corps of Cadets go into encampment immediately thereafter.
That the Superintendent in connection with Academic Board so arrange curriculum for the present term as to meet these changed conditions.
Resolved
That the further consideration of the question of the financial condition of the S.C. Mil. Academy be postponed to the regular semi-annual meeting of the Board.

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Board adjourned
H. A. Gaillard
Secty

Resolutions on the death of Hon. A. M. Youmans

The following preamble and resolutions in regard to the death of Col. A. M. Youmans were adopted -

Again are we called upon to mourn the loss of a member if The Board of Visitors - the Hon. A. M. Youmans of Campton, Chairman of the Committee on the Military in the House of Representatives. Col. Youman’s was born in St Peter’s Parish, Beaufort District (now Hampton County) April 21st 1846. He received his early education in the schools of his county, and attended for some time as a student at the Lantonville Academy.
He left school and joined the Army of the Southern Confederacy, as a member of the Third South Carolina Cavalry, when only seventeen years old. He continued with that command gallantly serving his country until the end of the war. As soon as hostilities ceased he went to work on his farm, devoting himself for years entirely to the pursuit of Agriculture. He was admitted to the

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Bar in 1878, and since that time up to his death was engaged in the practice of law, in connection with his planting interests. He was elected a member of the House of Representatives and served in that capacity three terms. He was a ready debater, a fluent speaker, and when he spoke always commanded the attention and respect of the House. He was always a devoted friend of the Military, and at the time of his death was Judge Advocate General of the First Division S.C. Volunteer Troops. He was Chairman of the Military Committee of the House of Representatives, and as such a member of this Board - His faithful service on this Board and his interest and zeal in all that tended to advance the South Carolina Military Academy are well known to all the members of this Board.
In 1892 he was elected to the House of Representatives for the third time. During the session of 1893, while at the post of duty, and remaining there to the closing hours of the session, he contracted the illness which was “the beginning of the end,” and returned to his home only to pass away forever.
He is gone from us. But still

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cherishing the kindly recollections which hover around his memory we can not refrain from some expression of our feelings of sorrow at his unexpected death, and our sad loss.
Resolved - That in the death of Hon. A. M. Youmans we have lost a valuable member of this Board, whose earnest and effective labors in behalf of the South Carolina Military Academy, contributed most effectively to the advancement of that Institution.
Resolved - That in his death the people of Hampton County have lost one of their most faithful citizens, ready to respond to any call of duty, and to undertake every burden of responsibility he might be required to assume: and the State, he has been called on so often to represent will miss from her legislative Halls one of her most tried and efficient law-makers.
Resolved - That we tender to his bereaved family our sincere sympathy in their affliction and assure them that we sorrow with them in their great and irreparable loss.
Resolved - That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his bereaved family, and that they be in-

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scribed in the minutes of proceedings of this Board.

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Yorkville So. Ca
27th June 1894

The Board of Visitors met this day in Yorkville So Ca
Present
Genl Johnson Hagood Chairman
Col Jno P Thomas
Maj C S Gadsden
H A Gaillard
Genl J M Moore, Chairman of Military Committee of the Senate
The Board visited the encampment of cadets - and inspected the competitive drills and other military exercises and adjourned to meet tomorrow

28 June 1894
The Board met at 10 A M
Present same members -
The minutes of Meeting of Board held in Charleston on 15 February 1894 were read and approved -

Case of Cadet H W. Dessaussure -Charleston-
Offence
Having and drinking intoxicating liquors in his room he at its time being its Orderly - and suspended by the Superintendent
All the papers in this case were read and carefully considered by the Board
Ordered
That the suspension be confirmed -

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Matter of Lt John M Jenkins
Commandant of Cadets
The letter of Lt Jenkins in relation to extra compensation as Commandant of Cadets, together with the Chairman’s reply written at the same time, were laid before the Board
The Board were impressed by the equity of the request made by Lt Jenkins and gave the matter its serious consideration
The following Resolution was adopted
Resd 1st
That the Board of Visitors have been impressed by the ability and zeal exhibited by Lt John M Jenkins in the discharge of his duty as Professor of Military Science and Tactics, and also in the responsible and [illegible] office of Commandant of Cadets.
They further recognize his devotion to his native State and to the Academy of which his Father was a distinguished Graduate, on accepting its appointment, when at the same time he had been offered a position of greater pecuniary advantage
Resd 2nd
With these views the Board reject that in view because of the existing condition of the resources of the Academy it is impracticable to increase its expenditures at the present time

The Board adjourned to meet at 9 A M tomorrow
H. A. Gaillard
Secy

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Yorkville So Ca
29 June 1894

The Board met at 9 A M
-Present the same members-

The Chairman submitted the following report of the Superintendent

(copy)
Yorkville June 28 1894

Gen Johnson Hagood
Chairman Bd of Visitors
Sir
“In consequence of having to leave Charleston, before the records could be fully made up, and of the inconveniences of my present camp residence, I respy ask to be excused from making at this time a full, formal report of the operations of the Academy during the term just ended”
I submit the following record of the Academic Board [illegible] to the results of the Annual examination pertinent thereto
(appended hereto and marked A)
“I beg to report for your consideration and action the following facts in reference to Cadet R L Hughes of the First Class.
In response to an urgent telegram from his Father I permitted Cadet Hughes to go to his home in Hampton Co, on condition that he report to me at Yorkville on the 19th inst
This condition he failed to comply with
On the 28 or 24 inst I [illegible] the following letter

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In reply I sent a telegram ordering Cadet Hughes to return immediately. To this telegram the following answer was received
See (“C”)
The Cadet is still absent. What complicates the matter is the fact that at the time, the Cadet was allowed to go home, he was under arrest for entering a bar room with two other Cadets, in Charleston on the night of the 13th inst
Besides the fact this serious offence has not been expiated I think the circumstances of the case show a lack of appreciation on the part of both father and son of the latters obligation to the Academy. Today the letter marked “D” with Physicians Certificate was received
I regret to report that Cadet Moroso of the First Class having received over 130 demerits, the limit fixed by the Regulations for that class is deficient in conduct and therefore subject to dismissal
At the request of Cadet C.C. Moore of the 4th Class I submit the following communication “E”, Cadet Moore is deficient in Algebra, on all other studies and in general average his record is [illegible] satisfactory
Signed
Asbury Coward
Supt

“Paper marked “A” referred to above
June 28 1894
Minutes of Meeting of Academic Board
The Academic Board met in the school Building of the Baptist High School Yorkville S C
Present, Col Coward Maj Cumming’s Reese & Thomas, Capt Mazyck, Lieuts Bond Coleman & Johnson, absent Lieut Jenkins

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Taking up the subject of Class record Lt Bond moved that all members of the First Class be recommended for graduation carried
Maj Reese moved that Cadet Beaty of the second class, deficient in Physics, be turned back to the next lower class - carried
Maj Cummings moved that Cadet Read of the second class, deficient in English for the year be dismissed
Maj Reese moved that Cadet Hall, deficient in Mathematics and in general average,
Cadet Friday deficient in English and
Cadet Halenes, W. deficient in Physics and English be turned back to rejoin the 4th Class
Maj Thomas submitted the following resolutions which were adopted by the Academic Board
I
Resolved that the following recommendation be made to the Board of Visitors, That for graduation or advancement in the course Cadets must make at least 50% of the maximum mark in each department or examination
In case of failure a second examination to be granted at the discretion of the Academic Bd
II Resolved that the following recommendation be made to the Board of Vs, that Cadets hereafter be charged with the Text Books issued to them and that they become their property. The cost of books issued to the recruits is low and at no time would the charge for Text Books reduce the allowance for clothing too much. This change would be a measure of economy for the Academy and the Cadets would have the great advantage of having these Books for reference
Changes in Text Books could be made without any [illegible] to the Academy and the Qr Master

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Department would be [illegible words]
The Academic Board then adjourned -

Paper Marked B
Col Asbury Coward
Superintendent
Yorkville SC
Dear Sir
I fear that my son will not be able to report to you at Yorkville before commencement
On his arrival at home I [illegible words] the stock in Georgia, and no doubt it will be some time before he returns. I am looking for him to send for me & in case he does I am sure that it will, from the nature of the Business, be so that he cannot report to you as I would like him to do
Please give him an extension of leave and send to me as early as possible. I am very sorry of the circumstance & if possible more so just at this time -
Dear Col if my son should be detained long enough to keep him away from commencement please give his Diploma to the [illegible words] oblige me
Yours truly
L F Hughes
[Illegible]
SC June 19 94
Paper Marked “C” Telegram
[Illegible] SC June 26 1894
To Col Asbury Coward
Supt
My son is sick Cannot come will write you
L F Hughes

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Paper Marked “D”
Dear Col Coward
My son was taken sick on last Sunday with dysentery and it would not be advisable for him to undertake the travel to Yorkville. In fact he is utterly unable to go
I regret very much that he must be absent at this time
I will send, enclosed a statement from Dr J W Mole concerning sons condition which I hope will be satisfactory
Please be kind enough to send me an extension of his leave & greatly oblige
Yours Truly
L F Hughes
[Illegible] SC
June 26 94
Col A Coward
Supt
Yorkville So Ca
Dear Sir - I have seen Cadet R L Hughes daily for several days and he is entirely unable to take the trip to Yorkville in his present condition. Being his physician must advise against his going
Yours Truly
J W Mole MD
[Illegible] SC
June 26 1894

Paper Marked “E”
Citadel Charleston
June 11/94
Genl Johnson Hagood
Ch Board of Visitors I
I have the honor to present in connection with the [illegible] certificate the following application

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To be allowed to go on with my class (4th) on the following conditions viz that I stand an examination in Mathematics at the beginning of the next session in October 1894. My reasons for making this application are as follows, During the first part of this session my eyes were diseased and it was then impossible for me to study at night (see surgeon’s certificate) and consequently I lost a great deal in my studies. My eyes improved and I was able to make up in part for what I had lost, in all of my branches but Algebra. The reason for my not making up in this is, that while my eyes were diseased, I lost the beginning and foundation of Algebra, and after I had lost that, it was impossible for me to make anything on that branch. Therefore for the above reasons, and on the conditions contained herein, I have the honor to apply to be allowed to go on with my class
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
Cadet C C Moore 4th Class
June 11 1894
Genl Hagood
Ch Board of Visitors
Sir
At the request of Cadet Moore 4th Class SCMA I would respectfully state that for the first half of this session he had sore eyes and his studies were interfered with, subsequently I had to adjust spectacles to [illegible] a material deficiency in vision, after which he was able to use them more regularly at night. During the first part of the course he could not study at

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night by lamp light
Very Respectfully
Thomas L Parker Surgeon
This application [illegible] the following endorsement
June 14 1894
Action of Academic Board
On account of the conditions stated and on the recommendation of the Surgeon, the Academic Board recommend that the request be granted if the examination in Algebra prove satisfactory. Otherwise that the Cadet be turned back to the Fourth Class of 1894-95
Asbury Coward
Supt

Action was taken as follows upon the report of the Superintendent and accompanying papers -

Case of Cadet Moroso

Cadet Moroso has completed the course and is reported proficient in studies, but deficient in conduct
The Cadet alleges and claims that upon re-investigation of his demerits the excess of ten which he has received can be removed
The Superintendent states that in the absence of records such reinvestigation can not be made now
Ordered
That the Diploma of Cadet Moroso be withheld until the reinvestigation asked for can be made by the Superintendent, the same to be done and reported to the Chairman within three weeks, upon the

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report of the Superintendent that the Chairman act in his best judgement

Case of Cadet Hughes

The Cadet a first Classman was reported for visiting a restaurant on the night of June 15th and admitted the offence. He was under arrest awaiting action of the Board upon report of Superintendent
Pending this he was released from arrest by the Superintendent to go home temporarily upon statement by his father of urgent necessity. The Cadet has failed to appear as directed before the Board at this meeting and forwards medical certificate of inability from sickness
Ordered
That his Diploma be withheld and that the Cadet appear before the Superintendent within three weeks for investigation into the irregularities of his case and a report thereon be made by the Superintendent to the Chairman - That the Chairman act upon the report in his discretion

Case of Cadet Moore

Ordered that the recommendation of the Academic Board made through the Superintendent be approved -

Recommendations of Academic Board in relation to Text Books and marks at Examination see page 404. Paper marked A -

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Ordered
That consideration of these recommendations be postponed until the next meeting of Board in September next

The Board then proceeded to attend the Graduation exercises held in the Court House and after the Annual address by Genl John D Kennedy and addresses by Cadets, Hunter and Stackhouse? - Diplomas were awarded and presented by the Chairman to the following Graduates -

First Class graduated June 29 1894
-52 Members-

Order of General Merit. Name County Class Pay or Beneficiary
1 O. F. Hunter Barnwell B
2 G. M. Stackhouse Marlboro B.
3 F. W. Gregg Florence B.
4 T. E. L. Lipsey Chester B.
5 W. P. Witsell Colleton B.
6 J. G. Johnston Newberry B.
7 J. T. West Greenville B.
8 J. E. Peurifoy Edgefield B.
9 R. E. Babb Laurens B.
10 W. P. Odom Chesterfield B.
11 C. C. Fishburne Charleston B.
12 W. S. Lee Anderson B.
13 R. H. McMaster Fairfield B.
14 P. E. Hutto Lexington B.
15 R. L. Hughes Hampton B.
16 S. P. Anderson Charleston P.
17 St C. B. Gwynne Spartanburg B.

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18 E. H. Jeffords Charleston P.
19 E. L. Ready Edgefield P.
20 T. C. Stevenson Chester B.
21 J. W. Rouse Hampton B.
22 H. Horlbeck Charleston P.
23 H. E. DePass Kershaw B.
24 F. E. Hinnant Fairfield B.
25 L. L. Gregory Lancaster B.
26 D. Kearney Charleston B.
27 S. J. DuPre Berkeley B.
28 W. W. Clement Berkeley B.
29 W. St. J. Jervey Charleston P.
30 A. E. Legare Orangeburg P.
31 B. R. Hiers Colleton B.
32 I. J. Burriss Jr Anderson B.
33 P. S. Norris Edgefield B.
34 A. C. Baskin Sumter P.
35 G. M. Stuckey Sumter P.
36 P. J. Peterkin Orangeburg P.
37 J. A. Moroso Charleston B.
38 J. E. Keith Florence P.
39 W. J. Fike Laurens B.
40 W. I. Langford Newberry P.
41 J. D. Cozby Newberry B.
42 T. C. Stone Greenville P.
43 E. C. Logan Greenville P.
44 E. L. McIntosh Newberry P.
45 E. A. McClellan Charleston P.
46 W. K. Jackson Charleston P.
47 F. L. Parker Jr. Charleston P.
48 J. P. Smith Berkeley B.
49 E. R. Tompkins York B.
50 W. T. Green Richland P.
J. G. Law Died August 1893
W. S. Jervey Died December 1893

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Columbia S. C.
Sept. 4th 1894

The Board met at Hotel Jerome at 10 A.M.
Present
Gen. Hagood - Chairman
Maj. C. S. Gadsden
Col. Jno. P. Thomas
Hon. W. D. Mayfield Supt. Ed.
Gen. Jas. W. Moore
Col. H. A. Gaillard Secy.

The Chairman submitted applications and accompanying papers, for Beneficiary Cadetships. These applications were carefully considered and acted upon by the Board and it was ordered that permits to appear before the examining boards of the several counties be issued to the following named applicants.
Anderson
Browne - David Oscar Gentry R. A.
Burriss - Oliver E. Gyles J. P.
Cunningham T. H. McAdams E. G.
Daniels J. G. Ligon G. H.
Elrod H. E. Scott W. A.
Barnwell
Abslame L. M. Matthews J. W.
Christie R. V. Mixson J. S.
Free Wm. E. Priester B. J.
Fishburne S. B. Smith D. P.
Hagood L. R. [Illegible] S. W.
Hammett H. J. Walker W. F.
[Illegible] Alfred M.

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Beaufort
Heyward, D. Screven, P. W.
Berkley
Freeman, W. E. McClellan J. P.
Dennis Wm. J. Royall R. M.
Gordon, L. C. Seabrook J. L. F.
Kennedy J. L. Simons K. L.
Charleston
Bull Wm Izard Langley J. E.
Holmes F. S. Milan Ruben
Langley C. P. Taylor H. M.
Chester
Bowles, Wm P. McKeown T. D.
Craig, A. R. Mills S. Y.
Fudge, Walter Prag J. F.
Horn, Franklin Roddey W. B.
Jones B. R. Steele C. S.
Latimer A. H.
Chesterfield
Guy D. L. Robeson T. D.
Hanna T. L. Wilson E. D.
Malloy Carl
Colleton
Ackerman A. B. King, M.
Breland E. P. Mears P. H.
Bryan W. M. Mims J. C.
Folk W. F. Mims P. S.
Foster H. P. Padgett L. C.
Hutto I. I. Stephens J. J.
Johnston J. B. Warner J. E.
Edgefield
Beall J. P. Latimer C. S.
Boozer S. L. Matthews T. B.
Courtney J. B. Merchant W. J.
Canghman Ira Nicholson R. H.
Collett Wm A. Resir D. R.
Derrick F. H. Self Jas. C.

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Fairfield
Boyd L. S. Owens E. L.
Boulware B. J. Rochi Wm J.
Matthews R. W. Steeler R. L.
McDonald H. F. Yarborough W.
Florence
Bethea, T. Dick, H. D.
Chase, M. I.
Georgetown
Beaty E. N. Palmer W. H.
Levy C. J. Strelitz B.
Greenville
Carson Chas. A. Lupo R. H.
Douny W. H. Whane J. W.
Hoverton G. M.
Hampton
Dowling B. D. Stokes J. R.
Fitts J. L. Tuten J. J.
Larisey Wm P. Tuten L. M.
[Illegible] H. M.
Kershaw
Johnson Wm E.
Lancaster
Blackman R. T.
Laurens
Balle J. H. Nance C. D.
Cook E. I. Philpot J. E.
Daniel J. W. W. McSwain L. F.
Glenn Thos. L. Vance Young H.
Lexington
Derrick Chas. C. Haives W. W.
Drafts, W. A. Martin Wm A.
Dreher E. G. West Oscar F.
Marlboro
Calhoun Burke Harrall H. D.
Easterling E. D. Liles S. E.

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Newberry
Boozer, David Greneker C. P.
Brown, A. T. Hawkins B. A.
Brown S. S. Holloway J. G.
Chandler T. E. Mayes Robert
Cannon O. B. Mittle D
Norris F. R.
Spartanburg
Bates Wm H. Woodruff Wm A.
Smith Alex
York
Barron P. D. Moore S. R.
Dobson B. M. Rooch J. K.
McConnell J. M. Sherfesee R. A.

The following Applications were considered, and action taken as follows: to wit:
Anderson
Case of Stephen J. McCully - Resolved -
That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of Jesse L. Sherard - Resolved -
That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of David S. Taylor - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board the amount of property shown is too

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much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -
Barnwell
Case of H. W. Johnson - Resolved - That in the opinion of of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of John P. Matheny - Resolved
That the Applicant be rejected, on the ground of over age

Case of Clarence J. Owens - Resolved
That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners.
Berkley
Case of A. D. Hare - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of J. H. W. Hutchinson - Resolved That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

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Gordon Wiggins - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -
Chester
Case of C. C. McAliley - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners.
Colleton
Case of E. D. Smoak - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected on the ground of over age.
Edgefield
Case of Geo. T. Swearingen - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of A. C. Watson - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected on the ground of over age -
Fairfield
Case of B. R. Rosborough - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected on the ground that the Application is improperly made out -

Case of R. W. Stewart - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown is too

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much, to warrant the granting of a permit, to appear before the County Board of Examiners -
Greenville
Case of C. J. B. DeCamps - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of H. K. Gray - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -
Hampton
Case of Jas. Goethe - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected, on the ground that he has had a Brother to graduate at the Academy, as a Beneficiary Cadet

Case of W. W. Vincent - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected on the ground of over age -
Kershaw
Case of Wm H. Pearce - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners

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Case of Chas. H. Zemp - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners
Lancaster
Case of R. C. Brown - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of J. C. Foster - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -

Case of M. S. Witherspoon - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit to appear before the County Board of Examiners -
Newberry
Case of D. Ellison - Resolved - That the Application be rejected, on the ground that it is improperly made out -

Case of Jesse J. Johnston - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected, on the ground of over age

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Case of Robert Norris - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected on the ground of over age
Spartanburg
Case of D. W. Anderson - Resolved - That in the opinion of the Board, the amount of property shown, is too much, to warrant the granting of a permit, to appear before the County Board of Examiners -
York
Case of H. McC. Dunlop - Resolved - That the Applicant be rejected, on the ground of over age.

The following resolution was offered, and adopted.
Resolved - That the Matriculation promise of Cadets hereafter admitted, shall embrace an obligation to abstain from hazing.

The Superintendent submitted his report upon the Finances of the Academy, as follows.
Report of Superintendent
Charleston, S.C. Sept. 1 1894
Gen. Johnson Hagood
Chmin. Bd. of Visitors
Dear Sir: - I submit herewith the Quarter Master’s (1) Balance Sheet, (2) Statement of Account Current, and (3) Statement of Cost of Maintenance, for the month of August, also (4) Statement of Balance Sheet as it will appear on 30th of Sept. From the latter (4) it appears that the excess of these

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liabilities over assets will be - $4873.80
As shown in my report to you under date Feby. 10 1894 this excess on October 31st 1893 was 5483.61
There has been therefore reduction of this excess amounting to $609.81
The total expenses of the last encampment amounted to $1238.13
The cost of subsistence in Charleston for two weeks would have amounted to 412.00
Difference $826.13 826.13
The reduction of the excess, if there had been no encampment, would have been $1435.94 if to this amount be added the 2490.96
$3926.90
which hope to receive from the General Assembly to cover the losses by fire and storm - and the sum - $3926.90 be subtracted from the - $4873.80, there would be a deficit of only $946.90 to carry forward Oct. 1st next. As it is, however, the amount of deficit will be $2382.84 after counting in the aid from the General Assembly. The month of October, which belongs to the current fiscal year will not increase this amount, but may sensibly decrease it; but this can not be definitely known until your regular meeting in November.
In dealing with this condition of affairs it is of first importance to obtain an appropriation to cover the loss of insurance property by the fire of March 1892 and the extraordinary expenses incident thereto

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to reimburse the Academy for the amount paid out of Academic funds to reinsure the property for the full original amount up to August 1895, and to cover the cost of repairing the storm damages of 1893. I trust that the Board of Visitors will take some measure to have the justness and equity of this claim effectively urged before the next General Assembly. Experience has shown that your urging the matter in your annual report is not alone sufficient to secure proper consideration on the part of the General Assembly.
The only recommendation additional to those made in my report of Feby 10th on the score of retrenchment is the requirement that all new Cadets hereafter bring each a pair of blankets and quilt or comfort, which will remain his own property. This will relieve the institution of a considerable burden of both expense and worry, without entailing any serious hardship on the cadet.
Very respectfully
(signed) Asbury Coward
Supt.

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After full consideration of the Report of the Supt. the following resolutions were proposed by Maj. Gadsden and adopted by the Board
Resolved
1 - That the position of Asst. Professor of English and History be abolished to take effect 1 Oct. next, and the duties of that office be distributed by the Supt. at his discretion.
2 - That Cadets be hereafter required to furnish themselves with books, blankets, and comforts, and that the Quarter Master be authorized to sell these articles now on hand and to keep a supply of these articles for sale to the cadets at lowest prices -
3 - That the Superintendent be required to inquire into & report at meeting of the Board in November next such other economies as in his judgement may judiciously introduced.
Resolved - That the Chairman of the Bd. be instructed to bring to the attention of the Governor of the Stat, before the next session of the Legislature the deficit in the sum annually appropriated for the Maintenance of the So. Ca. Mil. Academy, which has arisen from the application of a portion of that fund here tofore under urgent circumstances, to the repair and preservation of the buildings the property of the State, and to request

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that he bring to the attention of the General Assembly the equity & property of reimbursing the Maintenance fund to that extent.
The Board, learning of the illness of Dr S. B. Jones, sent the following telegram
Rev. S. B. Jones D. D.
Spartanburg S. C.
The Board Visitors of S.C.M.A. now in session sends to an esteemed associate affectionate greetings and the expression if heartfelt regrets for his absence, and invokes upon his head the blessings of God with the hope of your restoration to health.

(signed) Johnson Hagood
Chairman
To which the following reply was received
Spartanburg
Sept 4 1894
Gen Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board Visitors
Hotel Jerome
Columbia S.C.
We earnestly thank the Board of Visitors of South Carolina Military Academy, for sympathy and kind wishes, we hope our father was able to understand them, but he is exceedingly weak.
(signed) Wm. Jones

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Mr. Mayfield offered The following resolution was offered
Resolved - That from and after the opening of the session in Oct. 1895 applicants for Cadetships, both Beneficiary and Pay, shall not be less than 16 nore [sic] more than 20 years of age at the time of admission into the Academy.
At the request of Mr Mayfield the [illegible] the consideration of his resolution was postponed until the next further meeting of the Board

Case of Cadet Hughes -
The Board having carefully considered the papers in this case, and heard Cadet Hughes who appeared in person before it -
Resolved
That a diploma be issued to Cadet Hughes; but in consequence of his not having submitted himself to discipline for a serious offence against the Regulations, committed shortly before graduation, that his name be borne upon the Register at the end of his class roll -

Board adjourned
H. A. Gaillard
Secy.

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Charleston S. C. Nov. 6 1894
The Board met pursuant to a call of the Chairman, at St Charles Hotel 8 o’clock Tuesday evening;
Present Col. C. S. Gadsden
and Capt. Edward Anderson.
There being no quorum Board adjourned until Thursday at 10 o’clock AM at the Citadel -
Thursday Nov. 8th 1894
The Board met at 10 A.M. at the Citadel
Present
Gen. Johnson Hagood - Chairman
Col. C. S. Gadsden
Col. J. P. Thomas
Capt. Edward Anderson
Adjt. Genl. H. L. Farley
Supt. of Education W. D. Mayfield

Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed.
Berkley County
Case of Cadet J. L. Kennedy,
Charge of Non-Residence -
After examination of the papers in the case, and the witnesses who appeared, the appeal was dismissed.
The reports of the Supt. Commandant of Cadets and other officers were read -
Report of the Superintendent
Citadel - Charleston S. C.
Nov. 6 1894
Gen. Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors S.C.M.A.
Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report, supplemental to reports

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previously submitted since your last annual meeting:
Enrollment
After the graduation of the large class of 1893-94, at Yorkville, S.C., on the 29th of June last, there remained upon the roll of the Academy 34 beneficiary and 51 pay cadets.
Total 85
Casualties
By honorable discharge 4P
By permit to retire 2P
By dismissal 1B 7
78
There were, therefore, present at the opening of the current academic year, 78 old cadets, 33 beneficiary, and 45 pay.
During the month of October there were admitted on your warrants 35 beneficiary and 32 pay recruits, thus making the present enrollment 68 beneficiary and 77 pay, or a total of 145 cadets. Of the new cadets one, J. C. Mims, of Colleton County, was assigned to the Second Class; all the others were assigned to the Fourth Class.
Distribution of Work
The academic classification of cadets is as follows:
First Class 21 members
Second Class 23 members
Third Class 33 members
Fourth Class 68 members
145
The discontinuance of the Assistant Professorship of English has necessitated a new distribution of the academic work, which it is hoped

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will produce satisfactory results for the present term at least. According to the scheme now in force, the Superintendent has the First Class in Moral Science, five hours a week, and the Fourth Class in Elocution, four hours a week. -
Maj. Cummings has the Second, Third and Fourth Classes in English - in all twenty hours a week. -
Maj. Reese has the First, Second and Fourth in Chemistry and Physics - in all fifteen hours a week.
Maj. Thomas has the First, Second and Third in Mathematics - in all twenty hours a week.
Capt. Mazyck has the First and Second in German and the Third and Fourth in French - in all twenty hours a week.
Lieut. Bond has the First, Second and Third, in Drawing, and two sections of the Fourth in Mathematics.
Lieut. Coleman has the Third Class in Physics, and two sections of the Fourth in Mathematics - in all twenty hours a week.
Lieutenant Jenkins, besides his office duties as Commandant of Cadets and daily practical instructions in drill &.c., gives ten hours a week to the First and Second Classes in Military Law and Science.
Health
While we have had no serious case of illness since the opening of the session, we have had a number of cases of Fall

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fever, lasting from three to five days, and generally accompanied with much muscular soreness. It is hoped that with the coming of cold weather the occurrence of these cases will cease.
Condition of the Building
The sewer drains, water closets, cisterns and water service of the establishment are all, at present, in satisfactory condition. There is a leak in the roof of the East wing, over the Chapel; and the condition of the roof of the West wing is so bad that I found it necessary to instruct the Quartermaster to take immediate steps to remedy it, at least over the quarters at the back. It is believed that trebling the capacity of the valleys by adding a four inch strip of copper to the vertical flange, and a ten inch strip to the the slope flange under the slating, the possibility of the overflow will be hereafter obviated. The painting and color-washing of the whole premises needs renewing, the rotunda especially being in a very unsightly condition. Owing to the very narrow margin for repairs permitted by the income of the institution, I have been restrained from taking such measures as would keep the building and its surroundings in the neat and attractive condition appropriate to a well ordered military post. In view of this fact, I respectfully recommend that the General Assembly be asked to appropriate $750 a year, in addition to the

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amount annually given for the support of the Academy, for the purpose of keeping the property in good condition, and to keep up the Cadet Library. The expense of repairs &c., should be first met out of that amount, and any balance not thus expended should be used in purchasing new books for the Library. In suggesting $750 as the proper amount, I have been guided by the cost of repairs during the last twelve years, as shown by the Quartermaster’s accounts. The aggregate has been $8,807.57; thus making the average per year, $733.88. This aggregate does not include the amounts paid for repairing damages by cyclone, earthquake and fire, as those amounts were obtained from other sources - than the income of the institution.
Insurance
I also recommend that an appropriation of $868.80 be asked for to renew the insurance on the property and ordnance and ordnance stores of the Academy for three years. All the policies now held will expire by the 12th of August, 1895.
Young Men’s Christian Association
The cadet branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association has begun its work with commendable zeal and encouraging prospects. Already one-half of the recruits have joined the organization.
The bond of the Quartermaster is still regarded as sound and sufficient. Respectfully submitted, with the accompanying marked documents.

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Asbury Coward
Superintendent
Doc. A. - Financial Report of Supt.
B1. - Report of Lieut. Jenkins U.S.A.
B2. - Report of Maj. Cummings
B3. - Report of Maj. Reese
B4. - Report of Maj. Thomas
B5. - Report of Maj. Mazyck
B6. - Report of Lieut. Bond
B7. - Report of Lieut. Coleman
B8. - Report of Lieut. Johnson
B9. - Report of Dr F. L. Parker, Surgeon.

Report of Lieutenant Jenkins
Department of Military Science and Tactics
South Carolina Military Academy
Charleston, S.C. June 30, 1894
The Superintendent South Carolina Mil Academy:
Sir: I have the honor to make the following report of my department for the school year 1893-94:
In theoretical instruction, the First Class has completed the course in Military Law and The Service of Security and Information. The results show that much interest was taken by the class and are highly satisfactory. The course of study will be completed by the introduction of the Manual of Military Engineering, which will be brought out in time for the next class. All text-books in the course are the standards of the War Department for the examinations for promotion of officers of the Army.
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mastered thoroughly. Manual of Guard Duty will be added to the course of the next class.
In practical work, the feature of devoting one day in each month to military duty exclusively has proven most beneficial. The day in the country has been a stimulous to work, and many problems in minor tactics have been solved intelligently in varying ground. These exercises form a training that is exceeded by no body of men in the Army.
Military signaling was added to the course of instruction for the Second Class. Most intelligent interest was shown and such proficiency attained in the use of flag and heliograph as to merit the commendation of the Chief Signal Officer U.S. Army.
During the encampment of the Annual Military Session, the feature of marching with full field equipment was adopted. The Corps made the following marches: Rock Hill to Tirzah, 8 miles; Tirzah to Yorkville, 9 miles; Yorkville to Bethany, 10 miles; Bethany to King’s Mountain battle ground and return in the afternoon, 12 miles; Bethany to Yorkville, 10 miles. Rate of marching 3 ¼ miles per hour. Owing to the extreme heat and almost continual rains on the clay and sandy roads, these marches were made under difficulties that would have been trying to seasoned soldiers. The shelter tents being very old, did not stand

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the test of the storms, and much of the distance the roads were muddy and filled with water. The prompt and cheerful obedience to all calls of duty showed a state of morale and discipline I most highly commend. The usual duties of camp guard and police were performed and parades and exhibition drills given. In the company competitive drill Company “A” was successful in winning first place. In the individual drill for the “Star of the West” medal, Cadet Sergeant Levy was the successful competitor. I respectfully recommend that the West Point Cadet blouse be substituted for the fatigue jacket now in use, and that the stripe on the trousers be made of black doeskin in the place of the velvet now used. These changes would make a much more serviceable, comfortable and healthy uniform and at a trifling difference in cost. I recommend that the changes go into effect 1st October, 1895.
The three cadets most distinguished and reported to the Adjutant General U.S.A. are: Cadet Capts. J. E. L. Lipsey, H. E. DePass and H. Horlbeck.
Very respectfully your obedient servant
John M. Jenkins
1st Lieut. [illegible] U.S. Cavalry
Prof. Mil. Science and Tactics

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Report of Major Reese
Department of Chemistry and Physics
South Carolina Military Academy
Charleston, June 23 - 1894
Col. Asbury Coward
Superintendent
Sir: I have the honor to report that my classes have accomplished their work as usual during the past academic year. The work of the cadets, on a whole, has not been as satisfactory as could be desired, which I think is largely due to the low standard required in the separate departments, and particularly to the fact that according to the present regulation no definite standard is required on the term examination.
Under the present system the cadets who have special ambition for class standing (and these are the ones for whom a standard is necessary) can calculate toward the end of the term exactly how much they need to make during the rest of the term and on the examination; and in many cases they find that they need so little that they do practically no studying. In some cases I have known them to signify their ability and willingness to make [illegible] for the examination mark.
I would therefore suggest that some method be adopted by which the standard for the term mark in each department and for the examinations can be raised gradually

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so that no disastrous results will be apt to follow the change; and, to train with, it is my opinion that at least 50%, should be required on each examination for continuing the course or for graduation.
I still hope that before the end of next year we shall be able to start a course of practical work for the cadets in the study of Chemistry.
Very respectfully submitted
Charles L. Reese
Major and Professor of Chemistry and Physics

Report of Major Thomas
South Carolina Military Academy
Charleston, S.C.June 25, 1894
Col. Asbury Coward,
Superintendent
Sir: I have to make the following report for the department of Mathematics and Engineering.
The First Class, in two sections, was instructed in analytic, mechanics and applied mechanics. Merriman’s Text-Book on the Mechanics of Materials was adopted as a basis for the course in civil engineering.
This is a practical treatise on bearers, columns, and shafts, and numerous original and modern examples are introduced as problems to be worked by the student. The method of calculating the stresses in the numbers of bridge trusses was given by lecture. Recitations held upon these lectures, and also upon

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lectures given on hydrostatics. The theory of the stone arch was touched upon and illustrated by diagrams. From time to time the attention of the students was called to items of interest recorded in Engineering News.
The results of the final examination, though with few exceptions satisfactory, show the need of a standard to be attained on the examination. In one case a member of the class, who for the term had made an average of seventy-five % of the maximum on the examination made nothing. The mark for the term and examination was, however, above the standard established. I recommend that fifty % of the maximum mark on the examinations be required for graduation or for advancement in the course.
The Second Class was employed upon analytic geometry and upon the calculus. Lectures explanatory of the text were frequently given, and the philosophy of mathematics was incidentally presented throughout the course. The examinations of this class showed in a few cases the want of a standard.
The Third Class has been under the instruction of Lieutenant Bond.
The Fourth Class has been instructed by Lieutenant Coleman -
The reports of these officers are herewith forwarded

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Respectfully submitted
Robt. G. Thomas
Professor Mathematics and Engineering

Report of Major Mazyck
To Col Asbury Coward, Superintendent
Sir: I beg leave to make the following report as to the classes under my tuition for the past session:
The First Class, (two sections,) 50 members, has completed the course in German, and for so large a class made a good record, the progress being generally satisfactory.
The Second Class 24 members, (two sections,) began translation of German in February. They have made good progress and promise well.
The Third Class, 24 members, (not subdivided,) has completed the French course. With some exceptions the record is very good.
The Fourth Class, 37 members, (two sections,) has made very good progress in French translation. The record made on examination, with few exceptions, being a good one. On the whole the year’s work has been satisfactory.
The conduct in all classes has been good.
Very respectfully
P. P. Mazyck
Major and Instructor Modern Languages

Supplemental Report of Major Mazyck
To Col. Asbury Coward, Superintendent
Sir: I beg leave to make the following report in regard to the classes under my tuition:

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The First class 21 members, (undivided,) has resumed its readings in German, has made an excellent beginning and bids fair to accomplish the course satisfactorily.
The Second class, 23 members, (undivided,) has begun the study of German. With the exception of two or three members it is doing very well.
The Third class, 33 members, (two sections,) has resumed its readings in French, with special exercises in the verb forms. Some progress is being made, and in time I hope for satisfactory results.
The Fourth class, 68 members, (four sections,) has begun the study of French. At this early period in the session no very definite opinion can be formed as to its capabilities. While there is some excellent material in its composition, quite a number give evidence of great lack of elementary training. However, as the department is good and attention paid to the subject for recitation, I hope for improvement.
Very respectfully
P. P. Mazyck
Major and Instructor Modern Languages -  

Reports of Lieutenant Bond
At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. June 27, 1894
To Col. Asbury Coward,
Superintendent;
Sir: I have the honor to submit my annual report of the work done in

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the department of Drawing and Book-keeping.
The First class up to January 1st was engaged in architectural drawings and sketches. Since then they have taken a practical course in double entry book-keeping. This class has done well.
The Second class completed isometric and perspective the first term. The second term has been given to plans, elevations and detail drawings of architectural designs. The progress of some was indifferent.
The Third class gave the first term to practice in use of instruments and elementary geometrical problems. The second term was occupied with descriptive geometry and in drawing surveyors’ plats, profiles and contour maps. This class, with some notable exceptions, has not done very well.
The course is rather crowded just here perhaps.
Respectfully
O. J. Bond
Assistant Professor Mathematics, in Charge Drawing and Book-keeping.

At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. June 27, 1894
Major R. G. Thomas:
Sir: I submit my report of the work accomplished by the Third Class in Mathematics. This class has been “slow,” I could not take up spherical trigonometry with them. The geometry should have been completed by January 1st, but I had to extend the time over the entire 1st term. In the second

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term the class completed plane trigonometry and the principal parts of the surveying. In the latter they took considerable interest, and attained some degree of proficiency in the use of the compass, transit and level.
Respectfully
O. J. Bond
Assistant Prof. Mathematics

At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. June 27, 1894
Major C. L. Reese:
Sir: The First class, in two sections of twenty-five men each, has recited to me on alternate days in Young’s Astronomy. They completed the course with a fair degree of credit.
Respectfully
O. J. Bond
Assistant Prof. Mathematics

Reports of Lieutenant Coleman
At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. June 28, 1894
Major C. L. Reese,
Professor of Chemistry and Physics.
Sir: I beg leave to report that I have conducted the work in Physics with the Third class, and have secured as good results as can be expected from students undertaking this subject with no mathematical training beyond algebra.
I trust that some arrangement may be effected in the near future by which this study may be deferred until after Geometry and Plane Trigonometry

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have been completed.
Very respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Assistant Professor of Physics

At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. June 28, 1894
Major R. G. Thomas,
Professor of Mathematics
Sir: I beg leave to report that I have accomplished the work in algebra with the Fourth class with great satisfaction as regards most of that class, and the class entire has done very well in that subject.
Very respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Assistant Professor of Physics

Report of Lieutenant Johnson
At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. June 15th 1894
Maj. St James Cummings
Prof. of English in the S.C.M.A.
Dear Sir: I have the honor to report that the members of the Fourth class have completed - most of them satisfactorily - the course in English prescribed by the regulations.
Very respectfully
C. Edward Johnson

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Report of Dr Parker
At the Citadel
Charleston, S.C. July 15, 1894
Col. Asbury Coward
Superintendent S.C.M.A.
Sir: I respectfully submit the following report of the Medical Department of the South Carolina Military Academy.
The health of the corps, on the whole has been very good.
The usual number of catarrhal and catarrhs - malarial fevers have prevailed among the recruits, such as we have every year - a sort of acclimation which every new class undergoes. There were a few cases of malarial fever among the rest of the corps occasionally cropping out, but readily controlled. These were cases mostly of Salut malaria in the system, cumulative in character, coming out after some imprudence or exposure of the party affected.
There were some cases of orchitis, several of hydrocele which were operated on with good results; some cases of sore throat (acute) and several cases of chronic tonsilitis and chronic sore throat which were operated on at my office; two cases of deafness, which were much improved by special treatment at my office; one severe case of pneumonia, the first for six or eight years; one case of mumps, which was promptly furloughed and singular to say, the disease did not extend further.
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fever (typhoid in character). These were promptly furloughed.
I regret to report one death, from hip disease, the result of a fall, breaking the femur, in the hip joint some months before. This was Cadet Jervey, W. He was furloughed immediately after the accident and was afterwards treated by his family physician and died at his home.
The following furloughs were granted during the year - nine in all:
One. Hip joint disease. Died
One. Orchitis. Operation for.
Two. Continued fever, (typhoid).
One. Pneumonia.
One. Tonsilitis.
One. Effects of influenza.
One. Mumps.
One. General disability.
On the whole, we can congratulate the institution on its general good health.
Respectfully
F. L. Parker M.D.
Surgeon.

Addenda to Surgeon’s Report for the Year ending July 15th 1894 -
Charleston, S.C. November 7th, 1894
Col. Coward, Superintendent
Sir: The physique of the recruits is remarkable; they are the finest set of young men, with two exceptions, and are better educated than any previous class since the reorganization of the Academy in 1882.
A statement of the relative height

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and weight may interest the Board of Visitors and may be useful hereafter for statistics. Total number of recruits, 67.
One is 6 feet, 2 inches high and weighs 175 lbs -----1
Six are 5 feet 10 inches and over, average weight 147 lbs ----6
Thirty three are 5 feet ½ inch to 5 feet 10, average weight 134 ibs - 33
Twenty-five are five feet to 5 feet ½ inch, average weight 110 lbs - 25
Two under 5 feet, average weight 89 lbs ----2
67
During the month of October, and up to date, there have been a good many recruits sick with the prevailing Breakbone or Dengue Fever, now prevailing in the city. The cases are mild, as a rule lasting about two or three days, except in those who fight against it and try to keep up, these suffer from six to eight days severely. Some cases of this kind have taken place among the old cadet, though on the whole we have less sickness than usual so far in the session. We have on hand one case of continued fever (typhoid) who had the seeds of the disease in him before he came to the Academy.
Respectfully
F. L. Parker
Surgeon.

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Report of Inspection
Lieut. Col. G. H. Burton, Inspect. General U. S. Army
Charleston, June 4. 1894
To the Inspector General United States Army,
Washington, D.C.
Sir: I have the honor to submit to you the following report of an inspection of the military department of the South Carolina Military Academy made the 4th of June 1894, under instructions of the Secretary of War.
This institution was last inspected by Major J. P. Langer, Inspector General, May 22, 1893. For a description of its appointments, scope and objects, attention is invited to the accompanying catalogue and to the annual report of the military professor, which has been examined and found correct in statement and useful for reference.
At the inspection there were one hundred and thirty students present and five absent. None were absent without authority. All the students were in uniform. The condition of the arms was perfect with respect to care and cleanliness. The condition of the accoutrements, guns and carriages was excellent. The condition of the equipments and implements was good.
Condition of the signal property:
Only 2 foot flags, eight in number, good; two heliographs, [Grugan], very old and worn out. Unserviceable property: Two heliographs.

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The appearance and military bearing of the students were superb, by far superior to any military school I have inspected.
The military professor is suitable for this detail, and the general condition of the military department in all its appointments warrants its continuance. The military professor reported that problems in [illegible] tactics were practicable with the students, and they have had practice in the solution of twenty different problems in the broken country adjacent to the city.
Remarks
The South Carolina Military Academy is a military school in the best sense of the term, the expenses of which are mainly borne by the State. The military department is modelled after West Point and closely follows the national institution in all its details, especially with respect to discipline and infantry instruction.
The Cadet Corps is organized into a battalion of three companies, fully officered. They were exercised in review and inspection, in battalion form, and drilled in the various exercises in company and battalion drill, in close and extended order, the bayonet exercise and signaling with the flag and heliograph.
The discipline, military instruction, bearing and appearance of the Cadets, the general care and condition of arms

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and equipments and the entire military aspect of the military department of this Academy admits of no comparison to any of the colleges with which I have had experience. It is so superior in all its methods, scope, appointments, and its distinctive military features that it must be classed alone, and can only be compared to our National Military Academy. Their limited means does not permit the extended military curriculum that obtains at the West Point Academy, especially respecting advanced theory and practice in ordnance and gunnery, and practical instruction in cavalry drill; but in discipline, methods, and the practical and theoretical part of an infantry officer’s education they follow closely the West Point methods, and are but little inferior in accomplished work. In the set up, military bearing, cohesion, and drill of all kinds in the infantry tactics, this battalion equals any organization in the army, and is but little short of that suspect excellence generally believed to be possessed by the National Cadets.
Though Lieutenant Jenkins has entire control of the discipline and instruction of the corps, and with his facilities should accomplish commendable results, he is, I think entitled to greater commendation than is due even a good, zealous administration of his department. His work has produced

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results that are far in advance of even the best of the military professors that have fallen within my observation, in this, that he has inculcated fundamental principles rarely touched by civil schools and he has further insisted upon precise knowledge of first principles, and an exact execution of orders from the manual to the extended battalion movements, not observed by me outside of national troops. The College merits the best support the Government can give to the most advanced of the civil institutions where the art of war is taught, for the reason that the nation receives from it results corresponding to its greatest demands.
The Superintendent, Col. Coward, and his staff, are of course deeply and intelligently interested in maintaining the high state of instruction and discipline obtaining here, and what commendations the facts extort for the military professor are in a measure due to the high standard of their demands.
Gen. Greeley has, on my representation sent them one heliograph of improved pattern, and has authorized them to repair the old ones now in use.
The three cadets showing the most aptitude for the military profession are Cadet Captains T. E. Lipsey, H. E. DePass and H. Horlbeck.

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Very respectfully
G. H. Burton
Lieutenant Colonel, Inspector General

Board adjourned
Nov. 8 7.30 P.M.
Board met at 7.30 at the Citadel. In addition to morning attendance Gen. Moore was present.
The Supt’s report was considered and the following resolutions passed:
Resolved - That the Chairman be instructed to incorporate into the report of the Board to the General Assembly the recommendation of the Supt. as to a regular annual appropriation for repairs of buildings and property of the State; also the recommendation as to providing for the next three year’s insurance. As to the minor economies suggested by the Supt. ordered that he use the discretion in enforcing all that are practicable.
The recommendation of the several members of the faculty that no cadet be permitted to rise or graduate unless upon the examination he attains a mark of not less than 50% upon each and every branch regardless of his having attained upon all the branches by his previous academic record the required general average, came up for consideration. It was discussed and the following action taken:
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advancement and graduation be the required general average upon his whole academic record including his examination marks, and provided that if he attains this, but upon the same record shall fail upon any one branch to get at least 50% he shall not be permitted to rise or graduate.
Resolved further, that at the semi-annual examination, upon the report of the academic board and considering circumstances the Chairman be authorized to permit a cadet deficient in any one study, but of good record in other respects (both as to studies and conduct) to continue with his class and make up if he can the deficiency before the annual examination.
Par. 13 was then amended so as to read.
Par. 13 - Moral and Phisical [sic] Qualifications.
Applicants for cadetship shall not be less than 15 nor more than 20 years of age at the time of admission and not under five feet in height - Provided that in the case of Pay-cadets, where there is no competition for admission, the Board of Visitors may, as to a limited extent, in their discretion relax this rule. They shall be of good moral character, free from contagious diseases, and of a physical conformation and development which will qualify them for military service -
Meeting adjourned at 11 P.M.

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Nov. 9th
Board met at 11 A.M. at the Citadel, present same members as the night before.
After a discussion of the Laurens and Berkley Co. cases where gross irregularities in the conduct of the County examinations were alleged, which the Board could not consider under the existing rule that the decision of County Boards as to relative scholastic excellence shall be final, Par. 19 of the Regulations was amended to read as follows:
Par. 19 Competitive Examinations for Beneficiary Cadets.
The competitive examination for selection of Beneficiary cadets from the counties will be held at the respective County Seats, and the candidates will at as early a day as possible after vacancies are announced make application to the Chairman of the Board for permission to appear before the examiners.
There shall be selected by the Supt. of Education three suitable persons in each county who shall constitute the Board of Special Examiners for that County. The Superintendent shall superintend and conduct such examinations under such rules and regulations as he may announce. The result shall be reported to the Supt. of Education, who shall when satisfied that the competition has been fairly conducted under the rules and regulations announced, shall report the results to the Chairman of the Board of Visitors. The Chairman shall issue warrants of admission in accord-

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ance with the report of the Supt. of Education. Recurring to the matter of complaint of irregularities in the competitive examination for the appointment of Beneficiary cadets from Laurens County, at the request of one of the members of the Board the following minute was made:
Under rules of competition for Beneficiary appointments heretofore prevailing and always duly announced to competitors there is no right of appeal from the decision of the County Examiners as to relative scholastic standing of competitors. The decision of the County Board has always been final. In this case, however, charges of such gross irregularities have been made that the Board has investigated them. Upon papers and affidavits submitted the Board are of opinion that the charges have not been sustained.
The following Resolution was then passed.
Resolved - That Col. Thomas, the Adjt. General, and the Supt. of Education, member of the Board, be appointed a Committee to specially look after and have in charge the legislation recommended by the Board of Visitors, at this or any subsequent meeting, as well as any other matter affecting the interest of the Academy that may arise before the General Assembly, at this or any subsequent session.
A letter from Lieut. Jenkins with endorsement from the Supt. was laid

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before the Board. After discussion the following action was taken.
Resolved - That the recommendation of the Supt. be approved and that Lieut. Jenkins be paid for the extra services rendered by him as Commandant of Cadets the sum of Five hundred dollars annually, commencing from the 1st November instant.
Death of Rev. S. B. Jones
Since the last meeting of this Board, held September 4th, 1894, death has invaded our ranks and removed from this life an esteemed associate. It is a grateful thought now that the message of sympathy, conveyed by this body to its dying member, may have soothed some-what his closing hours. This message was transmitted on September 4th, and on September 8th the end came. A veteran soldier of the Cross had fallen, a visitor on earth’s final field of battle, attended by
“That which should accompany old age,
As hour, love, obedience, troops of friends.”
It is not the province of this Board to review the life and services of Samuel Barksdale Jones, or to analyse the elements of his sound character. Enough to say here that his career was that of an earnest and industrious worker in man’s highest spheres of effort, that his record as a citizen, as an educator, and above all, as a minister of the Gospel, invests his memory with enduring honor, and stands the shining attestation of his [illegible] and worth.
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educational mission, and to the church that he so long served by his able and fruitful ministry, to accord to him the just [illegible] of praise in the various offices that he filled, we shall restrict our tribute to the relation of the deceased to this Board and to the Academy of which he was one of the earliest graduates.
In civic achievements, in the field of Christian letters, in the womanhood that he fashioned and the manhood he influenced, no graduate has reflected more lustre upon his alma mater. Loyal always to the best traditions of the school, himself a type of elevated character, his career and his death vindicate his robust teachings of duty.
But it was in another relation that he illustrated the climax of his services to the South Carolina Military Academy. Entrusted in part with the management of this institution as a member of the Board of Visitors for seventeen years, he contributed to this body the fervor of his zeal, the wealth of his experience and the wisdom of his counsels. A man of affairs, on peculiarly equipped for his duties, the economy of the Academy has received the benefit of his sound judgement.
A conscientious officer who never deviated from what he deemed the right, or shrank from responsibility, the institution has borne in its dis-

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cipline the impress of his high ethical code.
A citizen, known and respected throughout the borders of the State, his name contributed no little strength to the [illegible] of the Citadel. To record their appreciation of such eminent services, the Board of Visitors deem it a privilege to unite in this testimonial. Be it
Resolved, 1. That in the death of the Rev. Samuel B. Jones, D.D. this Board, while bowing to the Divine will, deplores the loss of one of its most honored and efficient colleagues -
2. That this Academy, in its re-establishment and subsequent operations, owes much to his faithful labors and his judicious counsels in its behalf.
3. That a copy of these resolutions, with the expression of sympathy, be transmitted to the family of the deceased; and that they be published in the newspapers of the Capital and of this city.
4. That this testimonial be communicated on parade to the Corps of Cadets, and that a blank page of the minute book be inscribed with the name of the deceased member of the Board.

Resolved - That Capt. P. P. Mazyck be designated hereafter as Major an [sic] Prof. of Modern Languages, without an increase of compensation for his services.
The following resolution was adopted

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Resolved - That in view of the retirement of Genl. Moore and Gen. Farley Ex-Officio members of the Board, this body desires to express its appreciation of their faithful and efficient services and its best wishes for their future happiness. Genls Moore and Farley made suitable acknowledgements.
Board adjourned.
Edward Anderson
Acting Secretary.

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Samuel Barksdale Jones D.D.
Died 8 Sep 1894

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Columbia S.C.
Dec 5 1894
Board met at Hotel Jerome
Present
Gen. Johnson Hagood - Chairman
Col. Jno. P. Thomas
Maj. C. S. Gadsden
Capt. Edward Anderson
Col. H. A. Gaillard
Gov. Jno. Gary Evans
Hon. W. D. Mayfield - Supt. Ed.
Gen. Gary Watts - Adjt. G.
Hon. H. B. McInverney

The Chairman stated that the object of the meeting was a consideration of the affairs of the Academy, in connection with the recommendation of Governor Tillman in his late message to the General Assembly.
After a lengthy discussion it was agreed, to seek the appropriations heretofore recommended by the Board in their annual report; but if the Legislature in their wisdom deem it essential in connection with other economies to redeem the appropriation for Beneficiary maintenance, that it is the deliberate judgement of the Board that that [sic] reduction cannot fall below $18000, without destroying the scheme and efficiency of the school.
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Members at the Capital, constituting the Committee heretofore appointed to look after the interest of the school in Legislative matters, that they endeavor to impress these views upon the General Assembly.
Board adjourned
H. A. Gaillard
Secty.

Circular

To the Members of the Board of Visitors of the So. Ca. Military Academy.
At the last meeting of the Board in Columbia it was “agreed to seek the appropriation heretofore recommended by the Board in their annual report; but if the Legislature in their wisdom deem it essential in connexion [sic] with other economies to reduce the appropriation for Beneficiaries, that it is the deliberate judgement of the Board that the reduction can not fall below $18.000 without destroying the scheme and efficiency of the school.”
Steps were taken to have these views of the Board brought to the attention of the Legislature.
In the very full discussion at that meeting of the Board, as to the compliance with the reduced appropriation, if such should prevail, without lowering the grade and

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efficiency of the school, the following reduction of salaries was the only mode considered - and was apparently approved.
Superintendent $300.
Maj Cumming 300
Maj Reese 300
Maj Thomas 300
Quartermaster 100
Surgeon 200
Board Visitors 200
Economy in annual advertisements 300 $2.000
This does not appear upon the minutes in the shape of formal action by the Board for the instruction of the Chairman as it was still hoped that the appropriation would not be reduced.
The Legislature has reduced the Beneficiary appropriation to $18.000. The school is already in debt: and it is imperative that prompt action be at once taken to come within our income.
The Chairman therefore submits to each member of the Board the following question - Shall he announce that the salaries for the current year are reduced as above indicated?
Please for his guidance vote simply “yes” or “no.” - If the negation prevails he will call a meeting of the Board to take such other action as it deems proper.
The Chairman is [illegible] to obtain the instruction and direction

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of the Board in this somewhat unusual manner - first; because of the expense connected with convening the Board: and second; because it appears to him that the discussion of the subject matter at the last meeting, tho’ informal, was exhaustive.
Your prompt reply is requested.

Johnson Hagood
Chairman

To this circular, the following replies were rec’d -

I vote yes
C. S. Gadsden

Yes. Edward Anderson
29 Dec 1894

Vote yes.
H. A. Gaillard

The reduction meets my approval as agreed upon at the meeting in Columbia. I vote yes.
W. B. McSweeney

My judgement is that a meeting of the Board is demanded by the interest of the school.
John P. Thomas

Upon conference with the Governor & Supt of Education we have agreed that it is best for you

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to call a meeting of the Board
J. Gary Watts Adj. Gen.

The Chairman thereupon called a meeting of the Board at Charleston Hotel at 10 A.M. 11th Jany 1895

Subsequently a letter was read from Mr Dennis Ch Senate Com on Military & Ex Off Member of the Board - I vote yes on all reductions proposed of Supt & others of the So Ca Mily Acady.

The Chairman would have voted yes - But there being a tie vote previous to hearing from Mr Dennis & time pressing, the meeting was called as above stated.