Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1897

Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1897

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Charleston (S. C.)

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Anderson S.C. June 29 1897

Meeting of the Board of Visitors S.C.M.A. was held this day at Hotel Chiquola at 9.30 A.M.
Present
Gen. Johnson Hagood
Col. C. S. Gadsden
Gen. Edward Anderson
Col. J. J. Lucas
Gen. J. Gary Watts
Hon. H. C. Crum

Col. Lucas presented his commission as a member of the Board, dated Dec. 19th 1896.
Minutes last meeting read and confirmed.
The Superintendent submitted separate Reports in the cases of Cadets Heyward & Buist

Case of Cadet Daniel Heyward
Charge of Dishonesty - Fact proved and submitted by Cadet -
Ordered - That he be expelled -

Case of Cadet Buist
Charge Gross Disrespect to an Officer an Gross Insubordination - Suspended by the Superintendent
Suspension confirmed and ordered that Cadet Buist be expelled.

Superintendent submitted his an-

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nual report as follows -

The Superintendent’s Report
Citadel, Charleston, S.C.
June 29th 1897
To the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of So. Ca. Military Academy -
Sir: -
I have the honor to submit the following report of the affairs of the Academy since the report submitted at your annual meeting on November 4th 1896.
Enrolment - At that date there were enrolled 120 Cadets. On the first of January there were admitted on your warrants two pay cadets - (A. M. Buist, Charleston S.C. and J. J. Darby, Palatka, Fla.), and on the 15th of April, Cadet Josey B. of Darlington was readmitted. The total enrolment for the academic year now ending is therefore ----- 123
Of this number the following named Cadets have been permitted to retire:
E. McI. Sally, S. R. Todd, A. D. Williams, H. N. Crouch ------ 4
119
There are absent at this time
Sick - Cadet Steele (B) 2nd Class - 1
Suspended - Cadet Heyward (B) 2nd Class - 1
Suspended - Cadet Buist (P) 4th - 1 3
Leaving present in Camp 116
Health -
I am glad to report that the health of the Corps during the term has been unusually good.

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While the number of cases shown by the Surgeon’s report is somewhat large, the greater part of them was of a very slight character. Only one, an obstinate case of Malarial fever, was at all serious, and this one was not sufficiently so as to require the employment of a special nurse.
Property -
With the exception of the usual current repairs the building is in about the same condition as shown in my last report. The larger items of repairs have been purposely postponed for the vacation months. I am glad to report that the inadequate, unsightly arrangements for the Drawing department have been removed and there places supplied by strong convenient and neat individual drawing desks, made in Charleston after plans proposed by the Professor, Capt. Bond. The thirty desks were furnished at a cost of five dollars a piece. They are so substantial and satisfactory, that the department may be regarded as reasonably equipped for several years to come. The Chemistry branch of the department of Physics is now sufficiently equipped with apparatus, but the other branch under the immediate charge of Captain Coleman is very

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deficient in the appliances needed to illustrate the recent advances in physical science. A thousand dollars could be profitably spent in putting this branch on an equal footing for thorough instruction with other institutions in this and other states. I would respectfully recommend that this amount be asked for.
Academic work -
The Academic work of the year has in the main been quite satisfactory. There are laggards and trifters, of course, in every class; but their record, impartially made, differentiates them easily from the large majority of the faithful, honest workers, in whom the institution justly takes pride. After two years of trial the Faculty, is convinced that, except as to the aforesaid trifters, the system of monthly examinations is productive of the best results. The First Class completed in a very satisfactory maneuver the course taught by me. The text-books used was the same as those used last year, and the supplementary lectures covered much of the same ground as before, but with varied applications and illustrations.
(see reports of Professors - Docs - 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.
Discipline.
The standard of discipline has been maintained at the maximum of excellence,

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and the drill and military proficiency of the Corps at present, has never been surpassed in the history of the institution. This high standard of proficiency has been largely due to the invaluable services of the late Commandant of Cadets, Lieut. John M. Jenkins, U.S.A. whose four years of detail expired on the fifth of May last. His forceful personality, energetic interest in the Academy, loyalty to his profession and to the State of his birth, have left an abiding impress upon all connected with the institution. I am happy to state that in his successor, Lieut. Jno. B. McDonald U.S.A. I believe the institution will find a Commandant qualified in every way to maintain, and possibly improve upon, the high standard attained.
The two debating societies have been kept up with commendable spirit throughout the year. Their joint commencement exercises, held in the Hibernian Hall, Charleston on the night of the 14th inst. were highly creditable.
The Y.M.C.A. has kept up its organization with becoming spirit throughout the term; with much benefit I think, to the moral tone of the institution.
In conclusion I beg to say that the thanks of the institution are due to Col. Gadsden and a

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number of gentlemen of Charleston for the generous contributions which enabled us to bring on the encampment the Fourth Brigade Band, of Charleston. The excellent music and always genteel appearance and conduct of this fine body of men, added greatly to the impression made by the corps, as well as to the pleasure of the Cadets and their citizen friends.
The usual courtesies have been extended to us liberally by the Mayor and Council, and the citizens of Anderson. To Col. J. B. Patrick and his son Capt. J. M. Patrick our thanks are especially due for their unstinted surrender of the use of the premises of the P.M.I. and their unflagging interest and hospitable efforts to secure our comfort.
Very respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.

Report considered and on motion recommendations of same approved and ordered to be carried into effect

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Report of Commandant of Cadets
Citadel Charleston S.C.
June 30th 1897
To
The Superintendent South Carolina Military Academy
Charleston, S.C.
Sir: -
I have the honor to make the following report of the Military Department for the period from May 5th to June 30th.
The first class completed the course in Military Law displaying a creditable knowledge of the subject.
The second class recited in Infantry Drill Regulations, not completing the course, because of delay in commencing, awaiting the issue of a new text-book which has not yet been issued by the Government. In practical instruction the high state of discipline and efficiency, in Infantry Drill in which I found the Battalion was maintained.
Problems in minor tactics relative to advance and rear guards, outposts, picketts & sentinels, and patrols have been solved; also extended order drill applied to attack and defence of positions and disposition of Troops on varied ground.
The skill of the cadet officers in this work was very satisfac-

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tory.
The Battalion was transported by rail to Anderson, S.C. where the annual Military Session was held in Camp Calhoun.
The usual duties of soldiers in Camp, Castramentation, Guard, Police, Drill & Parade were performed.
The Battalion was marched to Pendleton, thence to Clemson College and return, thence back to camp at Anderson, a march of over forty miles which was made exceedingly hot weather and in very creditable time and manner.
The Competitive Company Drill resulted in Company “B” Cadet, Capt. F. A. Coward, winning first place.
In the Individual Drill for the “Star of the West” medal Cadet Corpl. [illegible] Co B was the winner.
The three cadets most distinguished and reported to the Adjutant General U.S. Army are Cadet Captains R. G. Epps, B. J. Tillman and F. A. Coward
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
J. B. McDonald
1st Lt. 10th Cavalry
Professor Military Science & Tactics
Commandant of Cadets

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Report of Major Cummings
Charleston, 28 June 1897
To
Col. Asbury Coward
Supt. S.C.M.A.
Sir: -
I have the honor to submit the following report of the work done in the department of English Literature and History for the past year.
The members of the Second Class, about thirty in number, were taught daily in one section and were examined in Micklejohn’s History of the English Language, and History of English Literature, Shaw’s History of American Literature, Alden’s Intellectual Philosophy, and Hudson’s Shakespeare.
The members of the Third Class, about thirty in number, were taught daily in one section, and were examined in Myer’s General History of the World, Scott and Denney’s Paragraph, writing, and Pollard’s Formal Logic.
The members of the Fourth Class, about forty-four in number, were taught daily in two sections, and were examined in Montgomery’s History of English and Salmon’s English Grammar.
The classes were practiced in making abstracts and analyses of the books they studied, also in individual

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reading and criticism of selections from the best literature, and in outlining and composing original essays on suitable subjects.
The work of the cadets has been very uneven; for with the exception of the leading members of the classes, the ambition of the young men seemed limited to making at the end of the year a general average sufficient to keep them from being dismissed or turned back
Respectfully submitted
St James Cummings
Major and Professor of Eng. Lit. & Hist.

Report of Major Thomas
South Carolina Military Academy
Charleston, S.C.
June 28th 1897
Colonel Asbury Coward
Superintendent
Sir: -
I have the honor to make the following report for the Department of Mathematics and Engineering.
The Fourth Class was instructed in Algebra by Captain Bond and by Captain Coleman. The text-book was Well’s Higher Algebra.
The other classes were under my instruction.
The Third Class while studying Plane and Solid Geometry were divided into two sections, one

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hour per day being given to each section. The usual course in Plane and Spherical Trigonometry was given. Well’s new text-books were used. Davies Surveying was the basis for the course in surveying. Some field practice with instruments was done. The area of Marion Square was determined by the members of the class.
The Second Class had the usual course in Analytic Geometry and in the Calculus.
The First Class was instructed in Analytic Mechanics, Hydromechanism [sic], and the Mechanics of Materials. The method of determining the stresses in the simple forms of bridge trusses was given by black board diagrams and by lecture. Recitation and examinations were made upon the lecture. Attention was called to existing bridges and the method of erection.
In all the classes explanatory lectures were delivered and some of the History and Philosophy of Mathematics presented from time to time.
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Robt. G. Thomas
Prof. Mathematics and Engineering

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Report of Major Mazyck
Charleston June 1897
To
Colonel Asbury Coward
Sir: -
I beg leave to make the following report in regard to the classes under my instruction for the past academic year.
The 1st Class completed the course in German all attaining the required average.
The 2d Class (2 sections) completed the first year’s work in German, and the final examination was very satisfactory. I am glad to note a decided improvement in this class.
The 3rd Class (2 sections) completed the course in French and the final examination was attended with gratifying results.
The 4th Class (2 sections) completed the first year’s course in French, with a few exceptions the record is good. This class is largely composed of excellent material and promises well.
Very Resply
P. P. Mazyck
Maj. and Prof. Mod. Lang.

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Report of Capt. O. J. Bond
Charleston, S.C.
June 28th 1897
To
Col. Asbury Coward
Supt.
Sir: -
I have the honor to submit my annual report of the work done in the department of drawing and book keeping.
In April, the drawing room was furnished with new desks, which were much needed. This has added very greatly to the efficiency of the department.
The First Class - completed with credit the usual course in double entry book-keeping.
The Second Class - was engaged all the year in Hume’s Senior Course in Mechanical Drawing, and made from six to ten drawings of engine details and gear wheels.
The First [sic] Class - has accomplished the usual Junior and Intermediate Courses in Mechanical Drawing, besides the usual topographic work in connection with the surveying -
The Fourth Class was divided and the sections alternated between Capt Coleman and myself in mathematics. This is a very promising class, and their work in algebra was generally satisfactory.

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Respectfully
O. J. Bond
Prof. Drawing and Bookkeeping and Asst. Prof. Mathematics.

Report of Capt. J. T. Coleman
To
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.
Sir: -
I have the honor to make the following report:
The first class has done the usual work in Astronomy.
The third class studied preparatory Physics with me, for the first half of the year and then changed to Chemistry, under Lieut. Parker. This class did very well with me.
The fourth class recited in alternate sections to Lieut Parker and myself in Physiology for the first half of the year, they then come to me in preparatory Physics.
The class is a very good one and many of them have done very good work in this department.
The change requiring one half year’s work in Physics in the fourth class preparatory to the study of Chemistry was a much needed one. It provides the necessary general preparation and gives the same amount of time to Chemistry besides allowing the necessary work in Mathematics to be done before

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completing their course in Physic, which will be done in the latter part of the second class year. This is in conformity with the general practice at other schools of like purpose and grade and takes into account the relative difficulty of the subjects.
Very respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Capt. & Prof. Physics

Report of Lt. F. L. Parker Jr.
Charleston June 18 1897
To Col Asbury Coward, Supt.
Sir: -
I have the honor to submit the following report of the work done by the classes under my instruction for the past academic year.
The 1st Class completed the course in General Chemistry, Inantative Analysis and Geology, and with few exceptions did very well -
The 2nd Class (2 sections) completed the 1st years course in General and Experimental Chemistry. The final examinations, however, were very unsatisfactory, and there was a decided lack of interest in the last month’s work.
The 3rd Class (2 sections) with one exception completed the 1st years work in General Chemistry, and the final examination was very gratifying.
I also had charge of two sections

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of the 4th Class in Physiology, and their work was satisfactory.
Very respectfully
Francis L. Parker Jr.
Lieut. & Asst. Prof. in charge of Chem.

The Surgeon’s Report
S.C.M.A. June 16th/97
To Col. Coward, Supt.
Sir: -
I have the honor to make the following report of the Medical Department for the session from Oct 1st 96 to June 15th 90, when the corps went on encampment to Anderson. Should any sickness of consequence occur while on encampment an additional report will be made.
October/96. There 39 cases on sick report, of these, there were 4 cases of Catarrhal fever, 4 of Catarrhs Malarial, and (3) cases of Dararrhoea [sic], making 11 Hospital cases, mostly confined to recruits of the 4th class not acclimated. The remaining 28 cases were not important, embracing Boils, sprains, sore feet, etc. Cadets suffering from the latter class of diseases, some were excused certain duties & some had permission to wear a slipper, or a cut shoe, requiring to be registered.
November - There were 55 on sick report, of these there were 5 of Catarrhs Malarial Fever, 5 of Diarrhoea, 2 Sprained Ankles, making 12 Hospital cases: the remaining

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43 cases came under the class above mentioned requiring requisition.
December - There were 85 cases, of these, 15 cases of Grippe, 5 cases of Catarrhs Malarial fever, making 20 Hospital cases - averaging from 3 to 7 days in Hospital; the remaining 65 cases came under the head of class above mentioned.
January/97 - There were 60 cases: of these 26 cases of Grippe, 7 of Catarrhs Malarial fevers; making 33 in Hospital, the remaining 27 cases came under the class above mentioned.
February - There were 52 cases, of these 18 of Grippe, 5 of sore eyes, 2 badly sprained wrists, making 25 Hospital cases, the remaining 27, cases came under class above mentioned.
March - There were 55 cases, of these 9 of Grippe, 1 Malarial fever, 10 Indijestion [sic] (imprudence on holidays or boxes); the remaining 35 cases came under class above stated.
April - There were 69 cases, 13 of Grippe, 11 sore eyes, 4 Catarrhs Malarial fevers, 2 Rheumatism, 3 Diarrhoea, 1 Broken arm, making 34; the remaining 36 cases came under class above mentioned.
May - There were 68 cases, 6 of Grippe, 1 Fractured arm, 5 of Diarrhoea, 7 sore eyes, 8 Indigestion, 11 sore feet, 2 Rheumatism, 1 Pleurisy, 2 Malarial fever making 43 Hospital cases; the remaining 25 cases came under class above stated.

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June to 15th - There were 42 cases; 4 sore eyes, 9 sore feet, 2 Rheumatism, making 15 Hospital cases the remaining 27 cases came under class above mentioned.
Respectfully
Francis L. Parker M.D.
- Surgeon -

Extracts Minutes
Academic Board S.C.M.A.
x x x x x x
The following recommendations were made to the Board of Visitors.
I That all the members of the First Class, having attained the required average, be graduated.
II That Cadet Boulware (B) of the Second Class, deficient in conduct be dismissed.
III That Cadets Steele (B) and Ashley (P) of the Second Class, and Cadet Tillman G. (P) of the Third Class, absent from the June examination on account of sickness, be not graded, but shall stand an examination in October next to complete their record for the year, in order to advance with their classes.
IV That all the other members of the Second Class be advanced.
V - That Cadet Anderson (P) of the Third Class, deficient in Math, English, and on the general average, be not advanced with his class.
VI - That Cadet Wilkinson (P) of the third class, deficient in Math,

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Physics, Drawing, and on the general average, be not advanced.
VII - That Cadet Josey J. (P) of the Third Class, deficient in Math, Drawing, on the general average, and in Discipline, be dismissed.
VIII - That all the other members of the Third Class be advanced.
IX - That the members of the Fourth Class with the exception of the following be advanced.
X - That Cadet Alston (P) deficient in Math, and on the General average, be turned back.
XI - * That Cadet Buist (P) deficient in English, French, Math, Physics, and on the general average be dismissed.
XII - That Cadet Cohen (P) deficient in Math, Physics, and on the General average, be turned back.
XIII - That Cadet Darby (P) deficient in French and Physics and on the general average, be turned back
XIV - That Cadet Lorick (P) deficient in English, Math, and on the General Average, be turned back.
XV - That Cadet Mathison (P) deficient on General average and in discipline be dismissed.
XVI - That Cadet Egan (P) deficient in Math, Physics, and on the General average, be turned back
XVII - That Cadet Lipscomb (P) deficient in English, Math, Physics, and on the General average, be turned back.
* See Special Report - June 26

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XVIII - That Cadet Weeks (B) deficient in General Average be dismissed.
XIX - That Cadet Linton (P) deficient in Math. and Physics be turned back.
XX - That Cadet Orvin (B) deficient in Discipline, be dismissed -
O.J. Bond
Sec. Acad. Board
(per) F.A.C.

- Report of Inspection -
St. Augustine, Florida
April 29, 1897
To the Inspector General U.S. Army:
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report of an inspection of the Military Department of the South Carolina Military Academy, made by me on April 26, 1897, in compliance with instructions from the Secretary of War, communicated in a letter from the Adjutant General, dated April 9, 1897.
First Lieutenant J. M. Jenkins, 5th Cavalry, is Professor of Military Science and Tactics. He has been entirely satisfactory to the school authorities; is reported to be remarkably well qualified for the duty. The general excellence of the battalion demonstrates that this opinion is well founded.
The Superintendent of the Academy accompanied the Inspector at the review and inspection.
The Cadets are organized into a battalion of three companies with staff and non-commissioned staff.
There is no Cadet field officer.

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Return of Cadets at Review and Inspection:
Present ------------ 113
Absent sick ------------ 3
With leave -------- 1
Guard -------- 3
Total present and absent ---- 120
The review was accurately and handsomely executed, except in the march past at double time. The hired band played so execrably that the battalion was thrown out of step, but subsequently, when it ceased to play the march at double time was executed remarkably well.
The appearance, bearing and steadiness during inspection were most excellent.
The rifles and leather equipments are old and shabby; they should be replaced by new ones.
The setting up exercises and the bayonet exercises were executed in an excellent manner, particularly the bayonet exercises - much life, vigor, and soldierly swap were shown.
Each Cadet Captain drilled his company in close order in a very creditable manner; no errors were observed.
The battalion was drilled in close and extended order by Lieut Jenkins; I have never seen a better drill by any troops; there were no errors in the commands of the officers or in performance by the individual members of the battalion.
The battalion was formed for attack and made it except the

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assault, which could not be delivered on account of the limits of the ground. The school is in the business centre of Charleston.
The Cadets have been instructed in Minor Tactics over diversified ground in the country.
A message of 20 1/5 words was sent through 3 stations (4 altogether) in 17 minutes and 20 seconds; it was sent and received between the last two stations in 4 minutes and 50 seconds. The new code was used.
There has been no instruction in Artillery, no gallery and no target-practice; there is no range available.
Two hours daily are alloted to theoretical instruction, and seven hours per week to practical instruction. Once a month, one day, from 7 to 8 hours, is devoted to practical work in minor tactics in the country.
Guard Mounting is held daily; Dress Parade and Inspection weekly; Reviews and Escort to Color, occasionally.
Theoretical instruction includes Military Engineering, Military Law and Security and Information.
Practical instruction includes Minor Tactics, Infantry Drill Regulations to include extended order in the battalion and ceremonies; Guard Duty and Signalling; construction of temporary bridges, fascines, etc.
The theoretical examination of the first class included the following subjects:
General Rules of Evidence
Advance Guard, one Battalion of Infantry - Disposition and Drill.
Outpost - Regiment of 12 Companies

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Details of the Triple Sling Bridge,
General Court Martial
Routine
Hasty Intrenchments
Shelter} Standing
Lying
Kneeling
The proficiency developed was creditable in a high degree, and evidenced intelligent, careful and systematic instruction.
To the Superintendent, to Lieut Jenkins, and to the Cadets themselves, is due the highest commendation for the high standard developed by this inspection, for it could not have been attained without their united effort; it speaks volumes for the espirit which must exist at this institution.
As I have said in a former report, any graduate of good standing from this institution is qualified for the position of Second Lieutenant in the Infantry.
Lieut. Jenkins has done most excellent work here, and has demonstrated that he possesses a remarkable quality for training young men; his services would be of the highest value in the tactical department at the United States Military Academy
Respectfully submitted
E. A. Garlington
Major, Inspector General

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The Supt. was instructed to comply with the recent law as to the time and form, of his financial report to the General Assembly.

The recent School Law of the state having transferred the appointment of Beneficiary Cadets from the Board of Visitors to the State Board of Education and a request from the State Board of Education, being submitted to the effect that the Board of Visitors should continue to discharge this duty for the present year 1897, under the existing rules and regulations
Resolved -
That the Board of Visitors comply with the request as made

Resolution as to Lieut. Jenkins
On motion
Resolved - That the Board of Visitors recognize with regret the necessity under the Regulations of the U.S. Army that the detail of Lt. Jenkins in the Academy as Commandant of Cadets and Professor of Tactics and Military Science should cease.
Without disparagement to other officers who have held the detail, the Board expresses its opinion of the unequaled benefit that the detail of Lt. Jenkins has been to the Academy. To his zeal, enthusiasm and thorough soldiership is largely due the high standard of instruction and

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discipline in the Corps so gratifying to its friends, and which has received the high commendation of successive Inspecting Officers of the General Government.
Resolved - That the Chairman furnish Lt Jenkins with a copy of this resolution and convey to him the best wishes for him of the Board, personally, and for the success he so well deserves in his professional career.
x x x x x x x
A true copy
Johnson Hagood
Chairman Board of Visitors
S.C.M.A.

Meeting then adjourned
Edward Anderson
Act. Sec.

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Columbia, S.C. Aug 2nd 1897

Board met at Hotel Jerome at 12 N.
Present
Gen. Hagood - Chairman
Maj. C. S. Gadsden
Gen. Edward Anderson
Col. J. J. Lucas
Hon. H. H. Crum
Col. John P. Thomas

Minutes last meeting read and amended so as to show that Col. J. P. Thomas was absent from the Anderson meeting on account of death in his family.

The following motion was adopted
Moved - That the Board of Visitors S.C.M.A. having this year, at the request of the State Board of Education, undertaken to award the Citadel Beneficiaryships, desire now to state that in the judgement of this Board it would be inconsistent with the State Constitution and the legislation taken there under for this Board longer to assume this function assigned by law to the State Board of Education

The applications for Beneficiary Cadetships from the different counties wherein vacancies existed, were then considered, and the following were acted on favorably

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Aiken - County
Asbill - W. S. Jackson - E. B.
Hardin - Norman Platt - R. E.

Beaufort - County
Bellows - Chas. A. Richardson W. E.
Martin - G. M. Sanders - J. O’H. Jr.
Haig - L. W.

Berkley County
Way - W. P. Thos. P. Lesesne

Charleston County
EsDorn - Chas. H. Howle - Olas
Fitzsimmons - W. S. O’Driscoll - Wm C.
Whaley C. C.

Fairfield County
Lathan M. L. Lyles - Thos. M.

Oconee County
Grant H. D. Stribling S. Leo
Harper Chas W. Tannery S. S.
Hughes W. C. Todd - R. C.
Smith Dresden A. Zimmerman W. M.

Orangeburg County
Fair - J. H. Melton W. M.
Heidtman Jno. D. Philips - Wm H.
Hopkins Harry Smoak - R. R.
Livingston S. E. Wolfe - D. H.

Sumter County
Barnwell - R. E. Muldrow Wm Jas.
Canty R. M. Pale - H.
Cain - Wm O. Tisdale John F.
Michan Wm F.

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Union County
Hamilton - Fred P. Kennedy Benj.
Howze - M. C. McWhirter - Jas. M.

Williamsburg County
Brunson - Robt. S. Steele - L. B.
Dunlop - W. J. Talhroost - J. Lide

The following applications were rejected for the reasons given -
Aiken - County -
Case of N. W. Coleman - On the ground “That the financial condition shown does not warrant the granting of a Permit” - J. R. Seigler - on same grounds -

Beaufort County
Case of J. R. Emery - Rejected - On the ground “That the financial condition shown does not warrant the granting of a permit”

Case of Frank Odell - Rejected - On the ground “That the financial condition shown does not warrant the granting of a permit.”

Fairfield County
Case of John R. Craig - Rejected - On the ground “That the financial condition shown does not warrant the granting of a permit.”

Case - R. E. Ellison - Rejected on same grounds.

Union County
Case of John G. Long - Rejected - On the

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ground “That the financial condition shown does not warrant the granting of a Permit” -

Williamsburg - County -
B. W. Jones Jr - Rejected - On the ground “That the financial condition shown does not warrant the granting of a Permit” -

Case of Cadet Boulware
Appeal dismissed -

Board adjourned
Butler Hagood
Secretary

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Charleston, S.C. Nov. 2d 1897

The Annual Meeting of Board of Visitors was held at Charleston Hotel:
Present
Gen. Johnson Hagood - Chairman
Col. C. S. Gadsden
Col. J. P. Thomas
Col. Gen. Edward Anderson
Col. Gen. J. Gary Watts
Col. J. J. Lucas
Hon. H. H. Crum
Hon. W. D. Mayfield

Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed.
Resignation Col. Galliard -
Whereas Col. Henry A. Galliard, having resigned his office as a member of this Board, his Colleagues desire to place upon record their appreciation of his personality and his official service:
therefore -
Resolved - That the Board of Visitors of the S.C.M.A., which recurring with pleasure to the unvarying courtesy of Col. Galliard, recall the zeal, the fidelity and the good judgement with which he discharged his duties as a member of this body, thus illustrating in place the devotion to the state which he has signally displayed in war.
Resolved - 2 - That in his retirement from this Board, our late colleague carries with him our best wishes for his happiness.

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Case of Cadet Westfeldt
Charge of Desertion sustained and
Ordered - that cadet be expelled.

Case of Cadet Crouch and Linton -
Case referred back to Col. Coward for his decision and for any punishment short of suspension.

Case of Cadet Martin -
Protest of appointment - ground non residence - Protest dismissed.

Athletics -
The question of authorizing Athletics in the Academy was discussed and the following resolution was adopted.
Resolved - That the subject be referred to the Superintendent to permit the practice of such athletic games, as he may deem proper, provided that he shall not permit the game of football, and that the games permitted shall in no wise conflict with the Academic or Military duties of the Academy.

Board then adjourned to meet at the Citadel 10.30 A.M. Nov. 3rd.

Nov. 3rd 1897
Meeting of Board at Citadel
Same members present as last night.

Inspection and review of Corps of Cadets and of the Barracks was made

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Case of Cadet Lesesne taken up
Protest on ground of non residence - Error of Board in making appointment. Protest sustained and the Chairman of Board, was directed to report to State Board of Education the fact of such vacancy -

Case of Cadet Way charged with Desertion and of Cadets Esdorn, Humphreys, Egan, and Walker A. charged with Hazing.

All papers read, including Report of Court of Enquiry ordered by Superintendent, the conclusions of which were as follows -
“Upon hearing the testimony in the case the Court concludes as follows: -
1st That Recruit Way with others was subjected to a form of hazing more or less mild; that by the boy’s own testimony he received no bodily injury, the alleged blow hurting “only a little” and leaving no wound or bruise. The chain put around his neck and that of another recruit was very light and no force was used to sufficient to be injurious.
2nd - That the Cadets present in room No. 7 do not seem to have been actually engaged in the hazing except perhaps Cadets EsDorn, Humphreys, Egan, Tennant, and Walker A., but no one of these seems to molested Way, except Cadet Tennant, who further acknowledges the act of putting the chain round his neck.
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the 1st Class, who entered the room since seem to be implicated in any way except Cadet Nance, who implicity denies however, any participation in the matter -
To sum up Cadet Tennant is the only one proved to have molested recruit Way.”

After consideration -
Ordered - That Cadet Tennant be restricted from leaves of indulgence for four months -
That Cadets EsDorn, Humphreys, Egan, and Walker A., be restricted for two months -
And that Cadet Way be allowed to re-enter the Academy, provided he return in ten days and that he be restricted for six months -
In this connexion the following Resolutions were adopted, and directed to be published in orders by the Superintendent, 
1 Hazing
2 Desertion

Hazing -
Resolved - That the Board of Visitors can not too earnestly impress upon the Corps of Cadets their determination to stamp out hazing in any and every form - Their utterances on several former occasions as well as their action in the discharge of 3 cadets for this offence, should sufficiently em-

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phasis their attitude on the subject
At the same time, the Board of Visitors makes another appeal to the Corps of Cadets to resolve of their own motion to abolish a practice so detrimental to the interests of the Academy, and discreditable to the Corps of Cadets -

Desertion -
Resolved - That which the Board of Visitors condemn in the severest terms the crime of desertion, still in as much as Cadet Way was subjected to a hazing in degree more or less mild, which modifies his offence in deserting, though not justifying it:
That Cadet Way be permitted to return to the Academy and be deprived of leaves of furloughs indulgence as a punishment for six months,
Provided - That he returns within the next ten days.

Increased Salaries -
Application for by Professors considered and following action taken.
In view of the present indebtedness of the Academy ($3900) and further in view of the fact reported to us that it requires 130 Cadets to defray the expenses of the present establishment -
Resolved - That the Board find it inexpedient to advance the salaries as asked for, at this time.
The Board will restore salaries at the earliest moment the

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financial condition will permit. This will be accomplished by an increased number of Pay Cadets - to which end the cooperation of each member of the faculty by personal solicitation or otherwise.

Board adjourned
Edw. Anderson
Acting Secretary