Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1901
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Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1901
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Columbia SC January 24th 1901
A meeting of the Board of Visitors was held this day at 12 oClock at the Columbia Hotel –
Present – Major C. S. Gadsden Chairman, and Major J J Lucas, Bishop Ellison Capers, Genl. Jno Floyd, and Hon Jno. J. McMahon –
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Chairman and confirmed, - In the absence of the Secretary, Major Lucas was requested to record the proceedings of this meeting –
The Chairman read that portion of the Annual Report of Mr McMahon, Supt of Education, relating to the Military Academy –
On motion of Mr McMahn, Major Gadsden, Bishop Capers, and Col Coward, were requested to address the Committee of Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, at the State House in the afternoon, which motion was complied with very effectively –
The speakers were accompanied by Major Lucas, Gen’l Floyd, and Mr McMahon –
On motion the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman
signed – J J Lucas
Sec’y Pro Tem –
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Charleston, S. C. March 14, 1901
Pursuant to call of Chairman a meeting of the Board of Visitors of the South Carolina Military Academy was called to order by Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman at the Citadel, at 12. M. on above date.
Present, Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman, Maj. J. J. Lucas, Bishop Ellison Capers, Gen J. W. Floyd, Altamont Moses, Esq., Hon. John J. McMahon, and W. W. Lewis, acting Secretary.
The minutes of a meeting held in Columbia, S. C. on January 24th 1901 were read and approved.
Upon motion – the matter of expending the fifteen hundred dollars appropriated for the putting in of a steam laundry was referred to the executive committee with instructions power to act.
The appropriation of seven hundred and fifty dollars, it was or for the physical laboratory, it was ordered, should be expended under the direction of the Superintendent of the Academy and the professor in charge of the department of Physics.
It was moved and adopted that the appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars for the academy library be expended for said purpose under the direction of the faculty.
On and after October 1st 1901, it was decided that the tuition of pay cadets be reduced to two hundred and fifty dollars per annum.
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The request of certain of the professors for a reinstatement of their salaries to former figures, was called to the attention of the Board and upon motion it was decided to defer action thereon until the annual meeting in December.
The salaries of Lieut J. W. Cantey, tactical officer and Lieut W. W. White were increased in each case to seventy five dollars per month, commencing April 1st 1901.
It was unanimously decided to accept the invitation of the City Council of Darlington to hold the annual encampment of the Cadet Corps in that city this year.
Upon request of the committee on the needs of the Citadel said committee was discharged from further consideration of the question of the substitution of Latin for French and German in the curriculum, but upon further consideration it was decided to defer action upon said substitution until the June meeting and that said subject be referred back to the committee on needs of the Citadel for consideration and report.
There being no further business brought to the attention of the Board the meeting was adjourned sine die.
W. W. Lewis
Acting Secretary
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Darlington S. C.
June 27th 1901.
Pursuant to a call of the Chairman the Board met at 10 oClock A.M. at the Armory of the Darlington Guards.
Present Col Gadsden, Bishop Capers, Maj. Lucas, Col Aldrich, Genl Floyd and Messrs McMahon, Lewis & Blythe.
The Chairman reported for the committee to investigate the needs of the Citadel and upon motion of Bishop Capers that committee was discharged.
Col Aldrich moved that the Resolution adopted June 25th 1900, providing for the substitution of Latin for French and German be rescinded.
After a full discussion the motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: Capers, Floyd, Gadsden & Lucas
No: Blythe, Lewis, McMahon
Col Aldrich not voting because of the absence of Mr Moses
Mr Lewis offered a resolution that a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman to enquire into the practicability of adding the study of Latin to the curriculum. Carried. The following committee was appointed: Lewis, Aldrich Lucas.
A communication from the Chairman to the Secty of War asking for the detail of an Acting officer to fill the position of Commandant, was read, also the reply from
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the Secty of War to the Chairman stating that in view of the great demand for the services of officers in effecting the reorganization of the Army it would at present be impracticable to make such an assignment.
Lieut Cantey the present tactical officer was reelected for the ensuing year at his present salary and a resolution was adopted requesting him to visit the Military Academy for a month during the ensuing vacation and appropriating for the purposes of defraying the expenses of such visit the sum of one hundred dollars if so much was necessary.
At 2 P.M. the Board took recess
E. M. Blythe.
Secty.
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Darlington S. C.
June 27th 1901.
At 3 P.M. the Board reconvened.
The resignation of Lieut Parker was read and accepted, the following Resolution being unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in accepting the resignation of Lieut F. L. Parker, at his own request, the Board takes the occasion to express its appreciation of the work he has done in his department, and feels pride in the reflection that as one of the graduates of the Academy, filling successfully an Assistant Professor’s chair in his Alma Mater, Lieut Parker has before him the prospect and promise of a bright and useful future.
The application of Col Lynes for the position made vacant by the resignation of Lieut Parker was next considered. Col Lynes was unanimously elected Professor of the Department of Chemistry and Geology with the rank of Major, and his salary was fixed temporarily at the sum of eight hundred dollars per annum.
A communication from Mr. G. Walter McIver was read asking that he be refunded 2/3 of one quarters tuition on account of the absence of his son who was permitted by the Chairman to retire because of a sickness. On motion of Col Maj Lucas the request was re-
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fused being opposed to Paragraph 28 of the Regulations.
A written request of Mr Frank C. [illegible] asking a deduction of tuition because of temporary absence of his son, caused by sickness was also refused.
A communication from August Kohn Secty of the S.C. and Interstate and West Indian Exposition Co, enclosing extract from Resolutions adopted by the Commission, designed to secure appropriations from the various Institutions of the State to meet the expense of the exhibitions of such Institutions in the said Exposition, in which resolutions the amount assessed against the Citadel was two hundred and fifty dollars and which amount was to be duplicated by the Directors of the Exposition Co. – On motion of Bishop Capers the appropriation was made.
The following Report was read by the Superintendent:
Camp Wm. H. Evans
Darlington S.C.; 6/27/01
Col. C. S. Gadsden
Chairman Bd. of Visitors S.C.M.A.
Dear Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following Report of the academic year just ending:
It was shown in my report of December that the proper enrolment [sic] at that date was sixty eight beneficiary and sixty two pay cadets; in
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all one hundred and thirty cadets. In January last one pay cadet was admitted thus making the total enrolment [sic] for the year one hundred and thirty one.
The casualties have been as follows:
By Permit to Retire 8
By Honorable Discharge 2
By Resignation 2
By Dismissal 2
Total 14
This leaves now upon our roll one hundred and seventeen (117) cadets, all of whom, except two absent sick, are now present in camp.
The building is in average condition, by which I mean that there is still a steady demand for constant repairs.
In view of the prospective Exposition in Charleston next winter, I respectfully recommend that the Board authorize such repairing and color washing as will give the building at least a genteel appearance. In view also of the uncertain and unsatisfactory water supply of the City of Charleston, I recommend that consideration be given to the ways & means necessary to secure a steady supply of water for bathing and other sanitary purposes.
The Chapel and Class rooms have now been furnished with comfortable seatings and suitable furniture and vouchers for the amount expended therefor are on
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file with the Comptroller General of the State. The Physical Laboratory has been greatly improved by the appropriation of 1900.00. The appropriation of $750.00 to complete its equipment will be expended by the Professor in charge who is now at the Chicago University, and in a position to make a judicious selection of the apparatus needed in keeping with the recent advances in teaching the science of Physics. I recommended that the Superintendent be empowered to authorize or effect the sale of any of the old and now in-serviceable apparatus in this and other departments and to apply the proceeds of such sales to the needs of the departments.
Discipline: In many respects the esprit of the corps has been entirely satisfactory. The disorderly element, always present in every institution, has been in a decidedly small minority with us this year. To the credit of the Corps I take pleasure in saying that they have boldly brought to my attention and under the discipline of the institution two very flagrant cases of improper conduct on the part of two members of the First Class who were consequently dismissed.
Recommendations of the Academic Board: I submit herewith (Doc 1) the recommendations of the Academic Board made at its meeting today
x x x x x (Inserted later) x x x
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Reports of Professors
Superintendent: The First class which is the only one I meet in the class room has accomplished fairly well the prescribed courses in Moral and in Political Science. The courses made up of text work and lectures were practically the same as pursued during the last six years. Since we have been without the services of an officer of the U.S. Army as Commandant and Military Instructor, I have divided the theoretical instruction with the Tactical Officer Lieut J. W. Cantey, giving to him the instruction of the Second and Third class in Tactics, in the Guard Manual, in signaling, in the service of security and information, and retaining for myself the instruction of the First class in Military Field Engineering and Military Law.
I submit the Reports of the other Professors:
2. Report of Maj R. G. Thomas, Prof of Mathematics
3. Report of Maj P. P. Mazyck Prof of Mod. Languages
4 Report of Maj O. J. Bond Prof of Drawing & Astron
5 Report of Capt J. T. Coleman Prof of Physics
6 Report of Col J. C. Lynes Prof of Chem. & Geol.
7 Report of Lieut J. W. Cantey Prof of Tact Officer &c.
Maj St. James Cummings being called away by the extreme and probably fatal illness of his mother has not yet been able to submit his report on the work of his department. As soon as he returns it will be prepared & placed in the hands of the Chairman.
I have been officially informed that the sum of $250.00 has been
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apportioned to this institution out of the appropriation made by the State for the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, on condition that the Academy supplement this amount by a like sum and make an appropriate display, illustrative of the character of its educational work. I am of the opinion that a creditable display of this kind can be made by our Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Drawing, Civil Engineering and Military Science, and I recommend, therefore, that the Faculty be empowered to take the necessary steps for preparing such an exhibit.
Health: The health of the Corps has been good throughout the year. Notwithstanding the occurrence of smallpox, mumps, measles and other contagious diseases in the State and in the City, no case of the kind has occurred in the Academy. Two cases of typhoid fever developed shortly after the opening of the academic year; but it was evident that the two cadets had the seeds of the disease in them when they left their homes. Both have made good recovery.
Very respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.
On motion of Mr Blythe the Supt was empowered requested to estimate the amount necessary for repairing and renovating the building and report to the Executive Committee who are
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hereby given power to act.
Col Aldrich moved that the Superintendent be empowered to sell all useless apparatus. Carried.
A motion made by Mr Lewis that the Superintendent be requested to furnish an itemized and detailed statement of the amount expended for the physical laboratory equipment [illegible] the Board at their December meeting, was carried.
The following Report of the Faculty was read:
(1). Resolved, That Cadets Steele, Hughes, Kennedy, Lyles, Michau, Hopkins, Still H., Jackson, Martin, Lesesne, Mann, Allen & O’Driscoll having completed the four years course, and met all the requirements for graduation, be granted the diploma of the Institution.
(2) Resolved, That Cadets McCall and Pate having failed to make the required average of 66 2/3 percent in the four years course, be not awarded the diploma of the Institution but in as much as these Cadets made a satisfactory average on the studies of their First Class year the Academic Board recommended that they be granted an honorable discharge.
(3) Resolved, That in absence of data to complete the record of the Second Class, it is recommended that the Board of Visitors authorize the Chairman to act upon any cases of deficiency in that class reported to him by the Supt. upon the completion
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of the record.
(4) Resolved, That Cadet Wright, deficient in English, be allowed a second examination at the Citadel on that branch as soon as the question papers can be received from the Professor.
(5.) Resolved, That Cadet McIver, Third Class, deficient in Math., Eng and the general average, be turned back to the Third Class of the next academic year.
(6). Resolved, That Cadet Bischoff, 4th Class, deficient in Phys., Eng., French and the general average; Cadet Broughton, 4th Class, deficient in all the studies of his class; Cadet Clement, 4th Class, deficient in Math., Phys., French and the general average; and Cadet Fischer, 4th Class, deficient in Math., Phys., and the general average, be not graded and be assigned to the 4th class of next year.
(7) Resolved, That Cadet Fair, 4th Class, deficient in Math., Phys., Eng., and the general average be turned back to the 4th class of next year.
(8) Resolved, That Cadet Garmany, deficient in Math., Eng,, and the general average be turned back to the 4th class of next year.
(9) Resolved, That Cadet Klauber R., 4th Class, deficient in Math, Phys, and the general average; Cadet Summer, 4th Class, deficient in the general average; and Cadet Wescott, 4th Class, deficient in Math and the general average be turned back to the 4th
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class of next year.
(10) Resolved, That, together with the requirements now in force, at the Annual Examination (i.e. the final monthly) each cadet must attain in each department at least 33 1/3 % of the maximum. Should any cadet fail to do this, he may be granted another trial before the end of the session to bring his mark up to 33 1/3 % of the maximum. Should he fail to make 33 1/3 % on this second trial he will be considered deficient.
In the consideration of the foregoing Recommendations of the Faculty nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 were adopted.
With regard to the second recommendation Bishop Capers offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That in view of the exemplary conduct of Cadets Pate & McCall, for the period of their four years cadetship, and in consideration of their having attained for each year of their course the average required to advance them from class to class, it is the sense of the Board that the Diploma of the Institution should be awarded them.
The following was also offered by Bishop Capers and adopted:
Resolved, That the standard for advancement from class to class shall be fixed at 10 out of a possible 15 and that for graduation the
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same standard shall be required.
At 5 P.M. the Board adjourned to witness the Review & Parade of the Corps of Cadets, held in their honor.
E. M. Blythe
Secty
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Darlington S.C.
June 27th 1901.
At 9 P.M. the Board reconvened in the Armory of the Darlington Guards.
The Superintendent read the Reports of the various Professors a follows: -
Report of the Department of Mathematics
Darlington S.C.
June 27th 1901.
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.
Sir: I have the honor to make the following report for the Department of Mathematics and Engineering:
The Fourth Class in two sections was instructed in Algebra & Geometry by Maj Bond. There was a change of text book for each of these studies.
The Third Class while studying Geometry was in two sections, one under Capt Coleman and the other under me, alternating each month. Upon the completion of the subject in January the class was examined upon the whole book by me. In one section the class was then instructed in Trigonometry & Surveying by me. Some field practice was given. The area of Marion Square was determined; a railway curve was staked off by Transit & Chain and also by Chain alone; the use of the Plane Table was practically illustrated and other surveying methods [illegible] demonstrated.
The Second Class was under my
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instruction. A new text book in Analytic Geometry was used, one of the Cornell series written especially for the needs of students in an engineering course. Emphasis was laid upon the practical application of the subject, and the text proved to be quite satisfactory.
In the Calculus, Taylor’s Revised Edition was used for the second time. This book while treating of both the Differential & Integral Calculus in a logical and concise manner has the further merit of giving in their essential features the three methods used in the Calculus. Especial attention was given to those [illegible] that are of practical use in Physics & Engineering.
The First Class was under my instruction in Civil Engineering. No change was made in the text books heretofore used. After completing Analytic Mechanics and Hydro Mechanics, the Mechanics of Materials was studied. As will be noticed Mechanics is made the basis for a correct understanding of the fundamental principles involved in Engineering. While no attempt is made to go into much detail in the various branches of Engineering, what is given is useful to any well informed man, and forms a solid foundation upon which to build for those who wish to pursue the study further after graduation.
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Respectfully submitted
R. G. Thomas
Major & Prof Math & Engineering
Report of the Dept. of Modern Languages
S.C.M.A.
June 1901.
To Col Asbury Coward, Supt:
Sir: I beg leave to make the following Report as to the classes under my instruction during the past session.
The 1st Class completed thoroughly the course laid out; the interest displayed was generally gratifying and the final Examination satisfactory
The 2nd Class entered upon the study of German, made good progress and passed a very satisfactory final examination.
The 3rd Class finished the course in French with good results.
The 4th Class began the study of French and by careful and assiduous attention to their development the final examination was passed satisfactorily
The discipline has been good.
Respectfully submitted
P. P. Mazyck
Maj & Prof. Mod Lang.
Rept. of Dept of Drawing & Astronomy
Camp Wm H. Evans
Darlington S.C.
June 26th 1901.
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.:
Sir: I respectfully submit here-
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with my report of the work done in my department during the past year.
The First Class came to me three hours per week in Book keeping from October 1st to Apr 1st. Taking the usual course in office routine and book keeping in which the transactions were actually carried out, vouchers filed, and record made as in business. Some of the class showed marked aptitude in this work, while a few were as noticeably slow, illustrating forcibly the difference in the best of students.
This class has also recited to me twice a week since Feb 1st in Young’s Elements of Astronomy, and generally attained a fair knowledge of the subject. They all observed with considerable interest the rare and wonderful phenomenon of the New Star last February. I had this class to make its calculations for a sun-dial which we wished to erect during the encampment. The dial was duly constructed and was erected in the garden of the Mayor of Darlington the day after our arrival here.
The Second Class was engaged throughout the year in machine drawing and design, all spending three hours per week, [illegible] a number considerable extra time in this work. A large number of drawings, tracings, blue and brown prints were
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made, and the work of the entire class was very satisfactory.
Some of the work executed will be creditable enough for our proposed exhibit at the So. Ca. Inter State & W. I. Exposition.
The Third Class in drawing completed satisfactorily the usual course in descriptive geometry, including isometric, cabinet and autographic projections, perspective and shadows. The last eight weeks of the sessions were given to topographic work making surveying plats, profile and contour maps, parallel with the course in engineering under the professor of that department. With the view of giving the class some valuable experience in the field of surveying, some of the equipment of that department was brought on the encampment, and surveys with the transit, leveling for contours, and railroad lines with profiles, were made, in which the Cadets took great interest. A “Proposed Trolley Line” to the mineral spring, two miles in the country, was run one morning between half past nine and one oclock, the transit and levelling parties keeping well together and doing excellent work. I strongly recommend the adoption of some work of this kind as a permanent feature of our encampments.
The Fourth Class recited to me five times a week in mathematics throughout the year. This class
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was the first one to come under the requirement of a knowledge of algebra to quadratics as a requisite for admission. A census of the class in October last showed that the members had previously studied the subject for periods varying from six months to two years, and with the exception of the students who have been found deficient, and who could not have accomplished the course under any circumstances (one or two excepted) their progress was up to that of any preceding class. The algebra, plane and solid geometry were all completed and reviewed easily and I feel confident that it is quite feasible to accomplish these subjects in a year.
I feel it my duty as Post Adjutant to call attention to the number of letters I receive from graduates of the Academy showing the lively interest that is taken in the graduating of the B. S. Degree. Since coming on the encampment I have received two letters from very worthy graduates desiring to know if they could obtain the Degree. Unfortunately neither of these graduates made the average of 85%, and under the present rule are, therefore, not eligible for it. One of these graduates is now at the University of Chicago desiring to pursue advanced work and is handicapped by the lack of a bach-
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elors degree. He graduated fourth in a class of seventeen, but did not quite reach the required percentage. I think we have shown conclusively that our curriculum is at least on a par with those of other Colleges of the South, all of whose graduates are given the bachelors degree, and that we are therefore very hard upon our graduates, if not unjust, in making the requirement so high. The diploma certifies to their proficiency, an average of 66 2/3 being required. I would respectfully urge the granting of the degree of Bachelor of Science to all who win the diploma, believing that all those who pass through our institution under our strict system of marking are every whit as worthy to receive it as the graduates of other colleges.
Respectfully submitted
O. J. Bond
Major, Post Adjutant, Prof. Drawing & Astronomy, Associate Prof. Math.
Report of the Department of Physics.
To Col Asbury Coward, Supt.,
Sir: I have the honor to make the following report upon the work of the session of 1900-1901.
I taught one section of the third class in plane and solid geometry for three and a half months; many members of the class took
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interest in the work and did well in it.
The Fourth Class recited to me in two sections in Physiology and Hygiene and preparatory physics for the entire year.
The First Class completed our work in advanced physics and did some laboratory work. I found most of the class interested especially in the laboratory work, where they were applying theory to practice.
The Second Class has had work in advanced physics and laboratory practice since January 10th. I have noticed with many members of this class also that they are interested in solving problems by experiment when the theory alone did not especially appeal to them.
With the laboratory work in proper shape I judge from the experience of the past session that the course in science will mean far more to the students than it could possibly mean before. Laboratory work in science is a fine exercise in manual training work especially is this true of the department of Physics where many principles enter a single problem and apparatus must be assembled in such a manner as to call out and emphasize each in its due proportion.
In conducting the works economically the Instructor is called
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upon to perform many operations that would usually be taken to a mechanic or a glass blower, and the simpler problems of this character will be taught to the students.
I have found it necessary to prepare instructions for each experiment undertaken by us as our equipment does not permit the use of any of the laboratory manuals thus far published.
Before the purchase of any apparatus with the money appropriated last year I visited Cooper Institute and Columbia University of New York City to observe the character of the apparatus used in courses of about the same grade as ours and to note their methods. While there I had ample opportunity for examining into these matters and I feel certain that our equipment thus far secured is of the most useful character.
During the present summer I shall have the opportunity of examining the apparatus employed in undergraduate work in [illegible] Institute and the University of Chicago before purchasing the supplies for which appropriation has been made this year.
Comparisons of this kind will certainly prevent costly mistakes and put us in line with the most approved practice.
Very respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Capt & Prof. Phys.
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Report of Dept. of Chemistry & Geology.
Col Asbury Coward Supt
Dear Sir: - I have the honor to submit as my report of the work done in the Department of Chemistry and Geology that the second class, composed of 42 members, completed the prescribed course in organic chemistry and qualitative analysis in January with a class average of over 95 percent of the maximum required.
The Third Class began the study of Chemistry in October, completing [illegible] General Chemistry in March including a treatment in brief of the compounds of carbon and carbo-hydrates, they began the study of Qualitative Analysis. No member has failed in this department, average over 90 percent. With special pride I would mention the work done in Geology by the First Class. They entered upon the work in January, which work they were introduced to by a public illustrated lecture by me given in the Chapel.
After completing a large volume of 540 pages supplemented with numerous charts and photographs, they were called on to deliver a public lecture on the epochs of the different geological periods from the nebular condition to the present psychological age. As to how the individual members treated
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the subjects, you and the Chairman of the Board being present, can reach a conclusion. The class averaged 98 percent.
Very respectfully
J. Colton Lynes Ph D
Prof Chem & Geology.
Report of Dept of Military Science and Tactics
Col Asbury Coward, Supt
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report of work done under my direction in the Department of Military Science and Tactics during the Academic year just ended.
The Second Classes completed quite satisfactorily the prescribed courses. The Third Class completed the course in signalling [sic] with flags but owing to the unserviceable condition of the heliographs no instruction with them could be given.
Discipline in the corps has not been as good as in former years (since Oct 98) owing however to a small minority of the corps. The result is evident in the number of demerits recorded against some members of the upper classes. The discipline on the part of the large majority is as good as ever and their esprit is commendable.
The corps has been exercised in the daily drills and ceremonies as in former years and has, I be-
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lieve, maintained the excellence in drill accredited to it in the past. Field practice in the solution of problems in minor tactics was gone through with very thoroughly and with gratifying results. Such practice is essential to a proper comprehension of the principle of Drill Regulations and the “Service of Security and Information.”
I believe the khaki uniform far superior to the linen formerly used, both in military appearance and serviceable quality.
Very respectfully
J. W. Cantey
Lieut & Tact. Officer
Report of Asst in English
Maj H J Cummings
Prof Eng Lit & Hist.
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following Report of work done in English under my direction during the Academic year just ended.
The fourth class excepting a few members, completed satisfactorily the course prescribed for them
Weekly compositions are an important feature of the course.
Respectfully submitted
J. W. Cantey
Lt & Asst Prof Eng.
Board adjourned – E M Blythe
Secty
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Darlington S.C.
June 28th 1901.
The Board met in the Armory of the Darlington Guards at 10 a.m.
The following Resolutions were offered by Maj. Lucas & were unanimously adopted:
Resolved: That the Board of Visitors desires to place on record its high appreciation of the many kindnesses and courtesies that have been extended by the Citizens of Darlington to the Corps of Cadets during their stay here.
Resolved, That the appreciative thanks of the Board of Visitors of the S.C.M.A. be tendered the officers and the members of the Darlington Guards for the use of their beautiful Library during Commencement week.
After the passage of the foregoing Resolutions of the Board adjourned to attend the Commencement Exercises of the Academy
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Columbia Hotel
Columbia S.C.
Aug 1st 1901.
Pursuant to a call of the Chairman the Board met at 12. m.
Present: Col Gadsden, Maj Lucas, Col Aldrich, Genl. Floyd and Messrs Moses, McMahan and Blythe – 7.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Applications for permission to stand the competitive examinations for admission to the Academy as beneficiary cadets were considered as follows:
[Written on the side of the page.]
Aiken Co
[Main page.]
W. M. Smoak. In this case it appeared that the applicant resided with his uncle in Aiken, but his parents were living and resided in Orangeburg Co. The ruling of the Chairman that the domicil [sic] of the applicant was regulated by the domicil of the parent and that the application should therefore be denied, was adopted by the Board.
Walter Martin, Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Beaufort
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Wallace Murrow Bratock – Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Berkeley
[Main page.]
J Marion [illegible] Granted
Harley Harvey Stevens Granted
Charles Mouzon Wiggins Granted
Thomas R. McKelsey Granted
James Ravenel Cain Granted
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[Written on the side of the page.]
Charleston
[Main page.]
Raymond Ervin Corcoran Granted
Frank C. Easterby Granted
John Harold [illegible] Granted
Frederic Francis La Roche Granted
Eugene John Corkle Granted
The following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved: That every application for admission received by the Chairman on Aug. 1st 1901, be acted upon by him, and authority is hereby conferred upon him to take such action.
[Written on the side of the page.]
Florence
[Main page.]
James Robert Dusenberry Granted
James Brown Hodges Granted
Herman Alfonso Smith Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Fairfield
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William Harold Gayden Granted
John La Fayette Dove Granted
Robert Eli Craig Granted
Holmes Hall Scott Granted
Robert Fleming Gooding. In this case, the application was referred to Mr McMahan to investigate the financial standing of the parent, and the Chairman was empowered to act upon receiving the report.
[Written on the side of the page.]
Orangeburg
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Mike A. Hartnett Granted
Cecil Walker Mack Granted
David Manoah Myers Granted
Herbert Axson Granted
William Wightman Fair Granted
Petition of Clarence Sawyer refused because applicant over age fixed by Regulations.
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[Written on the side of the page.]
Sumter
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William Marion Scott. – Referred to Mr Moses for investigation. Chairman empowered to act upon receiving Report.
Thomas Daniel Jenkins Granted
Charles James Lemmon Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Union
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Levi Walter Smith Granted
Fred Parhan Hamilton, denied, because applicant over 19 years of age.
[Written on the side of the page.]
Williamsburg
[Main page.]
Edward Chauncey Register Granted
Elbert Allen Simmons Granted
Albert C. Hinds Granted
Grover Cleveland Parsons Granted
C. W. Ervin Granted
Arthur Laidler Jones – Referred to Mr Moses for investigation. Chairman empowered to act upon receiving Report.
John LaFayette Marshall Rejected over 19 years of age.
Etto Capers Hinnant, Denied because of financial ability of parents.
Mr McMahan offered the following
Resolved: That all permits for admission are granted subject to the condition that any beneficiary Cadet shall forfeit his scholarship if he uses tobacco during his cadetship.
Referred to Committee consisting of Messrs McMahan, Moses and Floyd who are instructed to Report at annual meeting in December.
An appropriation of $127.00 was made for the purpose of putting in water closets and bath room in
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officers quarters in the Citadel building.
Superintendents Annual Report of Receipts & Disbursements for the year June 1900 to 1st July 1901 for the S.C.M.A.
[See original document for charts.]
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[See original document for chart.]
Asbury Coward
Supt
There being no further business the Board adjourned at 2 30 PM.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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At the Citadel
Charleston S.C.
Dec 10th 1901
The Board met at 12 M. with the Chairman presiding.
The Corps was reviewed and the Barracks &c inspected.
At 1.45 the Board reassembled for the transaction of regular business.
Present – Col. Gadsden, Maj Lucas, Col Aldrich and Messrs Lewis Moses, McMahan & Blythe – 7
Absent, Governor McSweeney, Bishop Capers, General Floyd
The case of Cadet J. T. Clement for violation of Paragraph 75 of the Regulations, disobedience to the orders of the Superintendent and Capt. Coleman was taken up.
Mr M. J. Clement appeared before the Board and made a statement on behalf of his son. On motion Mr Clements was invited to be present while the testimony before the Board was being taken.
Statements as to the offense were made by the Superintendent Capt Coleman, Cadets Raines, Hartnett and Clements.
After hearing again Mr. M. J. Clement on behalf of his son a vote was taken and Cadet Clement was found guilty of disobedience of the orders of the
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Superintendent and Captain Coleman. There was no dissenting vote.
On motion of Mr McMahan seconded by Col Aldrich, Cadet Clements was dismissed from the Academy. The vote was as follows:
Aye: Lewis, Aldrich, Blythe & McMahan
Nay: Lucas and Moses
Major Lucas called up the following which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved that the following be inserted in the Regulations as Paragraph 98 ½ :
“Paragraph 98 ½ Cadet officers when not on duty, will not be required to report breaches of duty discipline of a trivial or ordinary character, but will be expected to report all serious offenses, the penalty for which would be dismissal or expulsion from the Academy.”
Col Gadsden read the Report submitted to the Supt of Education and this on motion was adopted as the Report of the Board.
The Committee to examine the Bursars accounts was re-elected substituting however Mr Moses for Mr Blease.
The Superintendent submitted his report as follows:
Col C. S. Gadsden
Chairman, Board of Visitors
Dear Sir: From the Official Register for the academic year 1900-1901
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Embracing the graduation of the Class of 1901 and the results of your action at the Commencement meeting at Darlington, it is shown that there remained upon the roll of the Academy ninety seven cadets 97
Of these 3 were honorably discharged 3
And 4 were turned back, failed to return
and should be noted on the Register
as dismissed 4 7
Total number of Old Cadets Oct 1st 90
There have been admitted on your warrants
11 beneficiary and 28 pay cadets 39
Thus making total enrolled cadets to date 129
Casualties since opening of current academic year
By death 1
On Roll at present 128
Absent on Leave 1
Present 127
The death alluded to was that of Cadet Thomas G. Bath, Beneficiary Cadet from Georgetown and a member of the graduating class. Cadet Bath was quite unwell at home at the end of the vacation, but his sense of duty impelled him to return to the Academy against the advise [sic] of his parents. The day after his return he was assigned to the Hospital suffering from high fever of the malarial type and an ulcerated in growing toe-nail. Upon the recommendation of the Surgeon I communicated with the father who came for him and carried him home. About two weeks thereafter I received notice of death on the 28th October. He was a good student and an excellent Ca-
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det, and he had won the friendship of all his comrades and the esteem of all the members of the Faculty. Naturally his death cast a gloom over the institution.
The physical condition of the property is now fairly good; but it has involved much labor on the part of the Quarter Master during the Summer and Autumn and a heavy drain upon the financial resources of the Academy. I am thoroughly convinced that the sum of one thousand dollars a year is necessary to keep the buildings in proper condition. This opinion was expressed two years ago by Mr Henry Oliver an experienced builder. I recommend that the appropriation of this sum be asked for to cover the cost of current repairs.
The insurance policies will not expire until August 1st 1903.
I beg to call the attention of the Board to the present unsatisfactory and unsafe method of heating and lighting the building. In this connection I would ask a consideration of the use of the Babcock Fire Extinguisher as a means of safety. (Agents letter herewith submitted).
The academic work is progressing in a satisfactory manner. With very few exceptions in all the classes the Cadets seem to be earnestly at work in their studies; and generally speaking the deportment of
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the Corps has thus far been quite commendable.
I regret that the delay in covering the Palace of Agriculture has prevented us from having our exhibits at the Exposition ready for your inspection at this time. Every thing is prepared to be put in place as soon as our space section is ready. It will be necessary to have some one in charge daily at the Exposition, and I suggest that a request of your Board be made to the Exposition Directory looking to the [illegible] of the expense of this service might be more effective than any efforts of my own towards that end.
I beg to again ask your consideration of the matter of restoring the salaries unexpectedly cut down in 1894. The officers still affected by this reduction are the Superintendent, the Professor in English, the Professor in Mathematics - $300 each, and the Surgeon $100.00.
I respectfully submit herewith the documents respectively marked:
1. Supts. Financial Report for the financial year 1901
2 List of Cadets admitted October 1901
3 Battalion List October 1901
4 Scheme of Recitations
5 Report of Prof. Coleman on Laboratory
6 Communications of Profs Cummings & Thomas
7 Application of Cadet Harrison B. Cadet Spartanburg S.C.
Very Respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.
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The following are the documents referred to:
(1). Supts financianl statement not in record
(2) List of Cadets admitted October 1901
Names Pay Bfcy County
1 Bostock W. B Beaufort
2 Bourue B P Georgetown
3 [illegible] J. R. B Berkely
4 Chisolm T. H. P Charleston
5 Craig R. E. B Fairfield
6 Dickson R. C. B Oconee
7 Doty J. B. P Fairfield
8 Dunbar I. H. P State of Georgia
9 Easterby F. C. B Charleston
10 Erlich F. N. P Richland
11 Fretwell L. M. P Anderson
12 Fretwell R. R. P Anderson
13 Groeschel L. B. P Chester
14 Harley H. B. (readmitted) P Richland
15 Hartnett M. A. B Orangeburg
16 Heath G. D. P Chester
17 Hockaday W. W. B State of Georgia
18 James E. R. P Darlington
19 Lee, Fitzhugh P Greenwood
20 Lesesne F. K. P Dorchester
21 Martin W. B Aiken
22 Marshall D. F. P Hampton
23 Mason C. C. P State of Florida
24 Mason G. H. P State of Florida
25 McLaurin J P Marion
26 Muldrow C. W. P. Florence
27 Moffatt [illegible] P Chester
28 Register E. C. B Williamsburg
29 Rigby E. [illegible] P Clarendon
30 Ruff H. E. P York
31 Sanders J. C. P Walterboro
32 Scott W. M. B Sumter
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33 Simpson L. N. P Anderson
34 Smith H. A. B Florence
35 Smith L. W. B Union
36 Still I. F. (readmitted) P Barnwell
37 Still L. C. P Barnwell
38 Whitside A. N. P Chester
39 [illegible] R. F. P State of Georgia
(3 & 4) Omitted.
5 Report of Prof Coleman on Laboratory:
To Col Asbury Coward Supt.
Sir, I have the honor to make the following Report:
The entire amount appropriated for the Department of Physics has not yet been expended since some of the work in my laboratory has not been done, although contracted for, owing to the demand for labor at the Exposition. I shall soon be able to have this done and then place the remaining sum in supplies and apparatus.
It has been my purpose to arrange my laboratory conveniently for use and to supply it with such tools and supplies as are indispensable for the carrying on of student work in Physics by modern methods.
Conscious of the need for such work, so soon as I became the senior in the science work department I undertook the work of securing a physical laboratory.
It is now an accomplished fact
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and it has been possible because of the action of the Board of Visitors in presenting the need for it to the legislature: for doing so I desire to express my appreciation & thanks.
Very Respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Capt & Prof of Physics.
(6) Renewal of application for increase of salaries from Prof Cummings & Thomas referring to letters of Dec 1900.
Case of Cadet Walker Metts, Beneficiary, disqualified from drilling on account of an affection of the heart was considered.
After reading letters from Drs Parker & Manning Simons stating the Cadets condition, the matter was referred to the Executive Committee with power to act.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the exercises of the Institution be suspended during Christmas Holidays, and that those cadets who desire it be given leave from reveille Saturday the 21st to Saturday the 28th at midnight.
The question of obtaining a proper and sufficient water supply was on motion of Mr McMahan referred to the Executive Committee with power to act.
The Chairman reported that the contract for the establishment of
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A laundry had been made for the sum of $1550.00
Application of Cadet W. I. Harrison for leave each day from 230 P.M. until drill in order to attend business college was denied refused.
Upon motion the Executive Committee was empowered to investigate the condition of the building with reference to lighting & heating with power to act.
Board adjourned at 6.45 P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty
Columbia SC January 24th 1901
A meeting of the Board of Visitors was held this day at 12 oClock at the Columbia Hotel –
Present – Major C. S. Gadsden Chairman, and Major J J Lucas, Bishop Ellison Capers, Genl. Jno Floyd, and Hon Jno. J. McMahon –
The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Chairman and confirmed, - In the absence of the Secretary, Major Lucas was requested to record the proceedings of this meeting –
The Chairman read that portion of the Annual Report of Mr McMahon, Supt of Education, relating to the Military Academy –
On motion of Mr McMahn, Major Gadsden, Bishop Capers, and Col Coward, were requested to address the Committee of Ways and Means of the House of Representatives, at the State House in the afternoon, which motion was complied with very effectively –
The speakers were accompanied by Major Lucas, Gen’l Floyd, and Mr McMahon –
On motion the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the Chairman
signed – J J Lucas
Sec’y Pro Tem –
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Charleston, S. C. March 14, 1901
Pursuant to call of Chairman a meeting of the Board of Visitors of the South Carolina Military Academy was called to order by Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman at the Citadel, at 12. M. on above date.
Present, Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman, Maj. J. J. Lucas, Bishop Ellison Capers, Gen J. W. Floyd, Altamont Moses, Esq., Hon. John J. McMahon, and W. W. Lewis, acting Secretary.
The minutes of a meeting held in Columbia, S. C. on January 24th 1901 were read and approved.
Upon motion – the matter of expending the fifteen hundred dollars appropriated for the putting in of a steam laundry was referred to the executive committee with instructions power to act.
The appropriation of seven hundred and fifty dollars, it was or for the physical laboratory, it was ordered, should be expended under the direction of the Superintendent of the Academy and the professor in charge of the department of Physics.
It was moved and adopted that the appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars for the academy library be expended for said purpose under the direction of the faculty.
On and after October 1st 1901, it was decided that the tuition of pay cadets be reduced to two hundred and fifty dollars per annum.
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The request of certain of the professors for a reinstatement of their salaries to former figures, was called to the attention of the Board and upon motion it was decided to defer action thereon until the annual meeting in December.
The salaries of Lieut J. W. Cantey, tactical officer and Lieut W. W. White were increased in each case to seventy five dollars per month, commencing April 1st 1901.
It was unanimously decided to accept the invitation of the City Council of Darlington to hold the annual encampment of the Cadet Corps in that city this year.
Upon request of the committee on the needs of the Citadel said committee was discharged from further consideration of the question of the substitution of Latin for French and German in the curriculum, but upon further consideration it was decided to defer action upon said substitution until the June meeting and that said subject be referred back to the committee on needs of the Citadel for consideration and report.
There being no further business brought to the attention of the Board the meeting was adjourned sine die.
W. W. Lewis
Acting Secretary
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Darlington S. C.
June 27th 1901.
Pursuant to a call of the Chairman the Board met at 10 oClock A.M. at the Armory of the Darlington Guards.
Present Col Gadsden, Bishop Capers, Maj. Lucas, Col Aldrich, Genl Floyd and Messrs McMahon, Lewis & Blythe.
The Chairman reported for the committee to investigate the needs of the Citadel and upon motion of Bishop Capers that committee was discharged.
Col Aldrich moved that the Resolution adopted June 25th 1900, providing for the substitution of Latin for French and German be rescinded.
After a full discussion the motion was carried by the following vote:
Aye: Capers, Floyd, Gadsden & Lucas
No: Blythe, Lewis, McMahon
Col Aldrich not voting because of the absence of Mr Moses
Mr Lewis offered a resolution that a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman to enquire into the practicability of adding the study of Latin to the curriculum. Carried. The following committee was appointed: Lewis, Aldrich Lucas.
A communication from the Chairman to the Secty of War asking for the detail of an Acting officer to fill the position of Commandant, was read, also the reply from
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the Secty of War to the Chairman stating that in view of the great demand for the services of officers in effecting the reorganization of the Army it would at present be impracticable to make such an assignment.
Lieut Cantey the present tactical officer was reelected for the ensuing year at his present salary and a resolution was adopted requesting him to visit the Military Academy for a month during the ensuing vacation and appropriating for the purposes of defraying the expenses of such visit the sum of one hundred dollars if so much was necessary.
At 2 P.M. the Board took recess
E. M. Blythe.
Secty.
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Darlington S. C.
June 27th 1901.
At 3 P.M. the Board reconvened.
The resignation of Lieut Parker was read and accepted, the following Resolution being unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in accepting the resignation of Lieut F. L. Parker, at his own request, the Board takes the occasion to express its appreciation of the work he has done in his department, and feels pride in the reflection that as one of the graduates of the Academy, filling successfully an Assistant Professor’s chair in his Alma Mater, Lieut Parker has before him the prospect and promise of a bright and useful future.
The application of Col Lynes for the position made vacant by the resignation of Lieut Parker was next considered. Col Lynes was unanimously elected Professor of the Department of Chemistry and Geology with the rank of Major, and his salary was fixed temporarily at the sum of eight hundred dollars per annum.
A communication from Mr. G. Walter McIver was read asking that he be refunded 2/3 of one quarters tuition on account of the absence of his son who was permitted by the Chairman to retire because of a sickness. On motion of Col Maj Lucas the request was re-
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fused being opposed to Paragraph 28 of the Regulations.
A written request of Mr Frank C. [illegible] asking a deduction of tuition because of temporary absence of his son, caused by sickness was also refused.
A communication from August Kohn Secty of the S.C. and Interstate and West Indian Exposition Co, enclosing extract from Resolutions adopted by the Commission, designed to secure appropriations from the various Institutions of the State to meet the expense of the exhibitions of such Institutions in the said Exposition, in which resolutions the amount assessed against the Citadel was two hundred and fifty dollars and which amount was to be duplicated by the Directors of the Exposition Co. – On motion of Bishop Capers the appropriation was made.
The following Report was read by the Superintendent:
Camp Wm. H. Evans
Darlington S.C.; 6/27/01
Col. C. S. Gadsden
Chairman Bd. of Visitors S.C.M.A.
Dear Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following Report of the academic year just ending:
It was shown in my report of December that the proper enrolment [sic] at that date was sixty eight beneficiary and sixty two pay cadets; in
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all one hundred and thirty cadets. In January last one pay cadet was admitted thus making the total enrolment [sic] for the year one hundred and thirty one.
The casualties have been as follows:
By Permit to Retire 8
By Honorable Discharge 2
By Resignation 2
By Dismissal 2
Total 14
This leaves now upon our roll one hundred and seventeen (117) cadets, all of whom, except two absent sick, are now present in camp.
The building is in average condition, by which I mean that there is still a steady demand for constant repairs.
In view of the prospective Exposition in Charleston next winter, I respectfully recommend that the Board authorize such repairing and color washing as will give the building at least a genteel appearance. In view also of the uncertain and unsatisfactory water supply of the City of Charleston, I recommend that consideration be given to the ways & means necessary to secure a steady supply of water for bathing and other sanitary purposes.
The Chapel and Class rooms have now been furnished with comfortable seatings and suitable furniture and vouchers for the amount expended therefor are on
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file with the Comptroller General of the State. The Physical Laboratory has been greatly improved by the appropriation of 1900.00. The appropriation of $750.00 to complete its equipment will be expended by the Professor in charge who is now at the Chicago University, and in a position to make a judicious selection of the apparatus needed in keeping with the recent advances in teaching the science of Physics. I recommended that the Superintendent be empowered to authorize or effect the sale of any of the old and now in-serviceable apparatus in this and other departments and to apply the proceeds of such sales to the needs of the departments.
Discipline: In many respects the esprit of the corps has been entirely satisfactory. The disorderly element, always present in every institution, has been in a decidedly small minority with us this year. To the credit of the Corps I take pleasure in saying that they have boldly brought to my attention and under the discipline of the institution two very flagrant cases of improper conduct on the part of two members of the First Class who were consequently dismissed.
Recommendations of the Academic Board: I submit herewith (Doc 1) the recommendations of the Academic Board made at its meeting today
x x x x x (Inserted later) x x x
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Reports of Professors
Superintendent: The First class which is the only one I meet in the class room has accomplished fairly well the prescribed courses in Moral and in Political Science. The courses made up of text work and lectures were practically the same as pursued during the last six years. Since we have been without the services of an officer of the U.S. Army as Commandant and Military Instructor, I have divided the theoretical instruction with the Tactical Officer Lieut J. W. Cantey, giving to him the instruction of the Second and Third class in Tactics, in the Guard Manual, in signaling, in the service of security and information, and retaining for myself the instruction of the First class in Military Field Engineering and Military Law.
I submit the Reports of the other Professors:
2. Report of Maj R. G. Thomas, Prof of Mathematics
3. Report of Maj P. P. Mazyck Prof of Mod. Languages
4 Report of Maj O. J. Bond Prof of Drawing & Astron
5 Report of Capt J. T. Coleman Prof of Physics
6 Report of Col J. C. Lynes Prof of Chem. & Geol.
7 Report of Lieut J. W. Cantey Prof of Tact Officer &c.
Maj St. James Cummings being called away by the extreme and probably fatal illness of his mother has not yet been able to submit his report on the work of his department. As soon as he returns it will be prepared & placed in the hands of the Chairman.
I have been officially informed that the sum of $250.00 has been
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apportioned to this institution out of the appropriation made by the State for the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, on condition that the Academy supplement this amount by a like sum and make an appropriate display, illustrative of the character of its educational work. I am of the opinion that a creditable display of this kind can be made by our Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Drawing, Civil Engineering and Military Science, and I recommend, therefore, that the Faculty be empowered to take the necessary steps for preparing such an exhibit.
Health: The health of the Corps has been good throughout the year. Notwithstanding the occurrence of smallpox, mumps, measles and other contagious diseases in the State and in the City, no case of the kind has occurred in the Academy. Two cases of typhoid fever developed shortly after the opening of the academic year; but it was evident that the two cadets had the seeds of the disease in them when they left their homes. Both have made good recovery.
Very respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.
On motion of Mr Blythe the Supt was empowered requested to estimate the amount necessary for repairing and renovating the building and report to the Executive Committee who are
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hereby given power to act.
Col Aldrich moved that the Superintendent be empowered to sell all useless apparatus. Carried.
A motion made by Mr Lewis that the Superintendent be requested to furnish an itemized and detailed statement of the amount expended for the physical laboratory equipment [illegible] the Board at their December meeting, was carried.
The following Report of the Faculty was read:
(1). Resolved, That Cadets Steele, Hughes, Kennedy, Lyles, Michau, Hopkins, Still H., Jackson, Martin, Lesesne, Mann, Allen & O’Driscoll having completed the four years course, and met all the requirements for graduation, be granted the diploma of the Institution.
(2) Resolved, That Cadets McCall and Pate having failed to make the required average of 66 2/3 percent in the four years course, be not awarded the diploma of the Institution but in as much as these Cadets made a satisfactory average on the studies of their First Class year the Academic Board recommended that they be granted an honorable discharge.
(3) Resolved, That in absence of data to complete the record of the Second Class, it is recommended that the Board of Visitors authorize the Chairman to act upon any cases of deficiency in that class reported to him by the Supt. upon the completion
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of the record.
(4) Resolved, That Cadet Wright, deficient in English, be allowed a second examination at the Citadel on that branch as soon as the question papers can be received from the Professor.
(5.) Resolved, That Cadet McIver, Third Class, deficient in Math., Eng and the general average, be turned back to the Third Class of the next academic year.
(6). Resolved, That Cadet Bischoff, 4th Class, deficient in Phys., Eng., French and the general average; Cadet Broughton, 4th Class, deficient in all the studies of his class; Cadet Clement, 4th Class, deficient in Math., Phys., French and the general average; and Cadet Fischer, 4th Class, deficient in Math., Phys., and the general average, be not graded and be assigned to the 4th class of next year.
(7) Resolved, That Cadet Fair, 4th Class, deficient in Math., Phys., Eng., and the general average be turned back to the 4th class of next year.
(8) Resolved, That Cadet Garmany, deficient in Math., Eng,, and the general average be turned back to the 4th class of next year.
(9) Resolved, That Cadet Klauber R., 4th Class, deficient in Math, Phys, and the general average; Cadet Summer, 4th Class, deficient in the general average; and Cadet Wescott, 4th Class, deficient in Math and the general average be turned back to the 4th
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class of next year.
(10) Resolved, That, together with the requirements now in force, at the Annual Examination (i.e. the final monthly) each cadet must attain in each department at least 33 1/3 % of the maximum. Should any cadet fail to do this, he may be granted another trial before the end of the session to bring his mark up to 33 1/3 % of the maximum. Should he fail to make 33 1/3 % on this second trial he will be considered deficient.
In the consideration of the foregoing Recommendations of the Faculty nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 were adopted.
With regard to the second recommendation Bishop Capers offered the following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That in view of the exemplary conduct of Cadets Pate & McCall, for the period of their four years cadetship, and in consideration of their having attained for each year of their course the average required to advance them from class to class, it is the sense of the Board that the Diploma of the Institution should be awarded them.
The following was also offered by Bishop Capers and adopted:
Resolved, That the standard for advancement from class to class shall be fixed at 10 out of a possible 15 and that for graduation the
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same standard shall be required.
At 5 P.M. the Board adjourned to witness the Review & Parade of the Corps of Cadets, held in their honor.
E. M. Blythe
Secty
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Darlington S.C.
June 27th 1901.
At 9 P.M. the Board reconvened in the Armory of the Darlington Guards.
The Superintendent read the Reports of the various Professors a follows: -
Report of the Department of Mathematics
Darlington S.C.
June 27th 1901.
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.
Sir: I have the honor to make the following report for the Department of Mathematics and Engineering:
The Fourth Class in two sections was instructed in Algebra & Geometry by Maj Bond. There was a change of text book for each of these studies.
The Third Class while studying Geometry was in two sections, one under Capt Coleman and the other under me, alternating each month. Upon the completion of the subject in January the class was examined upon the whole book by me. In one section the class was then instructed in Trigonometry & Surveying by me. Some field practice was given. The area of Marion Square was determined; a railway curve was staked off by Transit & Chain and also by Chain alone; the use of the Plane Table was practically illustrated and other surveying methods [illegible] demonstrated.
The Second Class was under my
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instruction. A new text book in Analytic Geometry was used, one of the Cornell series written especially for the needs of students in an engineering course. Emphasis was laid upon the practical application of the subject, and the text proved to be quite satisfactory.
In the Calculus, Taylor’s Revised Edition was used for the second time. This book while treating of both the Differential & Integral Calculus in a logical and concise manner has the further merit of giving in their essential features the three methods used in the Calculus. Especial attention was given to those [illegible] that are of practical use in Physics & Engineering.
The First Class was under my instruction in Civil Engineering. No change was made in the text books heretofore used. After completing Analytic Mechanics and Hydro Mechanics, the Mechanics of Materials was studied. As will be noticed Mechanics is made the basis for a correct understanding of the fundamental principles involved in Engineering. While no attempt is made to go into much detail in the various branches of Engineering, what is given is useful to any well informed man, and forms a solid foundation upon which to build for those who wish to pursue the study further after graduation.
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Respectfully submitted
R. G. Thomas
Major & Prof Math & Engineering
Report of the Dept. of Modern Languages
S.C.M.A.
June 1901.
To Col Asbury Coward, Supt:
Sir: I beg leave to make the following Report as to the classes under my instruction during the past session.
The 1st Class completed thoroughly the course laid out; the interest displayed was generally gratifying and the final Examination satisfactory
The 2nd Class entered upon the study of German, made good progress and passed a very satisfactory final examination.
The 3rd Class finished the course in French with good results.
The 4th Class began the study of French and by careful and assiduous attention to their development the final examination was passed satisfactorily
The discipline has been good.
Respectfully submitted
P. P. Mazyck
Maj & Prof. Mod Lang.
Rept. of Dept of Drawing & Astronomy
Camp Wm H. Evans
Darlington S.C.
June 26th 1901.
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.:
Sir: I respectfully submit here-
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with my report of the work done in my department during the past year.
The First Class came to me three hours per week in Book keeping from October 1st to Apr 1st. Taking the usual course in office routine and book keeping in which the transactions were actually carried out, vouchers filed, and record made as in business. Some of the class showed marked aptitude in this work, while a few were as noticeably slow, illustrating forcibly the difference in the best of students.
This class has also recited to me twice a week since Feb 1st in Young’s Elements of Astronomy, and generally attained a fair knowledge of the subject. They all observed with considerable interest the rare and wonderful phenomenon of the New Star last February. I had this class to make its calculations for a sun-dial which we wished to erect during the encampment. The dial was duly constructed and was erected in the garden of the Mayor of Darlington the day after our arrival here.
The Second Class was engaged throughout the year in machine drawing and design, all spending three hours per week, [illegible] a number considerable extra time in this work. A large number of drawings, tracings, blue and brown prints were
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made, and the work of the entire class was very satisfactory.
Some of the work executed will be creditable enough for our proposed exhibit at the So. Ca. Inter State & W. I. Exposition.
The Third Class in drawing completed satisfactorily the usual course in descriptive geometry, including isometric, cabinet and autographic projections, perspective and shadows. The last eight weeks of the sessions were given to topographic work making surveying plats, profile and contour maps, parallel with the course in engineering under the professor of that department. With the view of giving the class some valuable experience in the field of surveying, some of the equipment of that department was brought on the encampment, and surveys with the transit, leveling for contours, and railroad lines with profiles, were made, in which the Cadets took great interest. A “Proposed Trolley Line” to the mineral spring, two miles in the country, was run one morning between half past nine and one oclock, the transit and levelling parties keeping well together and doing excellent work. I strongly recommend the adoption of some work of this kind as a permanent feature of our encampments.
The Fourth Class recited to me five times a week in mathematics throughout the year. This class
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was the first one to come under the requirement of a knowledge of algebra to quadratics as a requisite for admission. A census of the class in October last showed that the members had previously studied the subject for periods varying from six months to two years, and with the exception of the students who have been found deficient, and who could not have accomplished the course under any circumstances (one or two excepted) their progress was up to that of any preceding class. The algebra, plane and solid geometry were all completed and reviewed easily and I feel confident that it is quite feasible to accomplish these subjects in a year.
I feel it my duty as Post Adjutant to call attention to the number of letters I receive from graduates of the Academy showing the lively interest that is taken in the graduating of the B. S. Degree. Since coming on the encampment I have received two letters from very worthy graduates desiring to know if they could obtain the Degree. Unfortunately neither of these graduates made the average of 85%, and under the present rule are, therefore, not eligible for it. One of these graduates is now at the University of Chicago desiring to pursue advanced work and is handicapped by the lack of a bach-
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elors degree. He graduated fourth in a class of seventeen, but did not quite reach the required percentage. I think we have shown conclusively that our curriculum is at least on a par with those of other Colleges of the South, all of whose graduates are given the bachelors degree, and that we are therefore very hard upon our graduates, if not unjust, in making the requirement so high. The diploma certifies to their proficiency, an average of 66 2/3 being required. I would respectfully urge the granting of the degree of Bachelor of Science to all who win the diploma, believing that all those who pass through our institution under our strict system of marking are every whit as worthy to receive it as the graduates of other colleges.
Respectfully submitted
O. J. Bond
Major, Post Adjutant, Prof. Drawing & Astronomy, Associate Prof. Math.
Report of the Department of Physics.
To Col Asbury Coward, Supt.,
Sir: I have the honor to make the following report upon the work of the session of 1900-1901.
I taught one section of the third class in plane and solid geometry for three and a half months; many members of the class took
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interest in the work and did well in it.
The Fourth Class recited to me in two sections in Physiology and Hygiene and preparatory physics for the entire year.
The First Class completed our work in advanced physics and did some laboratory work. I found most of the class interested especially in the laboratory work, where they were applying theory to practice.
The Second Class has had work in advanced physics and laboratory practice since January 10th. I have noticed with many members of this class also that they are interested in solving problems by experiment when the theory alone did not especially appeal to them.
With the laboratory work in proper shape I judge from the experience of the past session that the course in science will mean far more to the students than it could possibly mean before. Laboratory work in science is a fine exercise in manual training work especially is this true of the department of Physics where many principles enter a single problem and apparatus must be assembled in such a manner as to call out and emphasize each in its due proportion.
In conducting the works economically the Instructor is called
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upon to perform many operations that would usually be taken to a mechanic or a glass blower, and the simpler problems of this character will be taught to the students.
I have found it necessary to prepare instructions for each experiment undertaken by us as our equipment does not permit the use of any of the laboratory manuals thus far published.
Before the purchase of any apparatus with the money appropriated last year I visited Cooper Institute and Columbia University of New York City to observe the character of the apparatus used in courses of about the same grade as ours and to note their methods. While there I had ample opportunity for examining into these matters and I feel certain that our equipment thus far secured is of the most useful character.
During the present summer I shall have the opportunity of examining the apparatus employed in undergraduate work in [illegible] Institute and the University of Chicago before purchasing the supplies for which appropriation has been made this year.
Comparisons of this kind will certainly prevent costly mistakes and put us in line with the most approved practice.
Very respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Capt & Prof. Phys.
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Report of Dept. of Chemistry & Geology.
Col Asbury Coward Supt
Dear Sir: - I have the honor to submit as my report of the work done in the Department of Chemistry and Geology that the second class, composed of 42 members, completed the prescribed course in organic chemistry and qualitative analysis in January with a class average of over 95 percent of the maximum required.
The Third Class began the study of Chemistry in October, completing [illegible] General Chemistry in March including a treatment in brief of the compounds of carbon and carbo-hydrates, they began the study of Qualitative Analysis. No member has failed in this department, average over 90 percent. With special pride I would mention the work done in Geology by the First Class. They entered upon the work in January, which work they were introduced to by a public illustrated lecture by me given in the Chapel.
After completing a large volume of 540 pages supplemented with numerous charts and photographs, they were called on to deliver a public lecture on the epochs of the different geological periods from the nebular condition to the present psychological age. As to how the individual members treated
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the subjects, you and the Chairman of the Board being present, can reach a conclusion. The class averaged 98 percent.
Very respectfully
J. Colton Lynes Ph D
Prof Chem & Geology.
Report of Dept of Military Science and Tactics
Col Asbury Coward, Supt
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report of work done under my direction in the Department of Military Science and Tactics during the Academic year just ended.
The Second Classes completed quite satisfactorily the prescribed courses. The Third Class completed the course in signalling [sic] with flags but owing to the unserviceable condition of the heliographs no instruction with them could be given.
Discipline in the corps has not been as good as in former years (since Oct 98) owing however to a small minority of the corps. The result is evident in the number of demerits recorded against some members of the upper classes. The discipline on the part of the large majority is as good as ever and their esprit is commendable.
The corps has been exercised in the daily drills and ceremonies as in former years and has, I be-
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lieve, maintained the excellence in drill accredited to it in the past. Field practice in the solution of problems in minor tactics was gone through with very thoroughly and with gratifying results. Such practice is essential to a proper comprehension of the principle of Drill Regulations and the “Service of Security and Information.”
I believe the khaki uniform far superior to the linen formerly used, both in military appearance and serviceable quality.
Very respectfully
J. W. Cantey
Lieut & Tact. Officer
Report of Asst in English
Maj H J Cummings
Prof Eng Lit & Hist.
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following Report of work done in English under my direction during the Academic year just ended.
The fourth class excepting a few members, completed satisfactorily the course prescribed for them
Weekly compositions are an important feature of the course.
Respectfully submitted
J. W. Cantey
Lt & Asst Prof Eng.
Board adjourned – E M Blythe
Secty
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Darlington S.C.
June 28th 1901.
The Board met in the Armory of the Darlington Guards at 10 a.m.
The following Resolutions were offered by Maj. Lucas & were unanimously adopted:
Resolved: That the Board of Visitors desires to place on record its high appreciation of the many kindnesses and courtesies that have been extended by the Citizens of Darlington to the Corps of Cadets during their stay here.
Resolved, That the appreciative thanks of the Board of Visitors of the S.C.M.A. be tendered the officers and the members of the Darlington Guards for the use of their beautiful Library during Commencement week.
After the passage of the foregoing Resolutions of the Board adjourned to attend the Commencement Exercises of the Academy
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Columbia Hotel
Columbia S.C.
Aug 1st 1901.
Pursuant to a call of the Chairman the Board met at 12. m.
Present: Col Gadsden, Maj Lucas, Col Aldrich, Genl. Floyd and Messrs Moses, McMahan and Blythe – 7.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Applications for permission to stand the competitive examinations for admission to the Academy as beneficiary cadets were considered as follows:
[Written on the side of the page.]
Aiken Co
[Main page.]
W. M. Smoak. In this case it appeared that the applicant resided with his uncle in Aiken, but his parents were living and resided in Orangeburg Co. The ruling of the Chairman that the domicil [sic] of the applicant was regulated by the domicil of the parent and that the application should therefore be denied, was adopted by the Board.
Walter Martin, Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Beaufort
[Main page.]
Wallace Murrow Bratock – Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Berkeley
[Main page.]
J Marion [illegible] Granted
Harley Harvey Stevens Granted
Charles Mouzon Wiggins Granted
Thomas R. McKelsey Granted
James Ravenel Cain Granted
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[Written on the side of the page.]
Charleston
[Main page.]
Raymond Ervin Corcoran Granted
Frank C. Easterby Granted
John Harold [illegible] Granted
Frederic Francis La Roche Granted
Eugene John Corkle Granted
The following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved: That every application for admission received by the Chairman on Aug. 1st 1901, be acted upon by him, and authority is hereby conferred upon him to take such action.
[Written on the side of the page.]
Florence
[Main page.]
James Robert Dusenberry Granted
James Brown Hodges Granted
Herman Alfonso Smith Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Fairfield
[Main page.]
William Harold Gayden Granted
John La Fayette Dove Granted
Robert Eli Craig Granted
Holmes Hall Scott Granted
Robert Fleming Gooding. In this case, the application was referred to Mr McMahan to investigate the financial standing of the parent, and the Chairman was empowered to act upon receiving the report.
[Written on the side of the page.]
Orangeburg
[Main page.]
Mike A. Hartnett Granted
Cecil Walker Mack Granted
David Manoah Myers Granted
Herbert Axson Granted
William Wightman Fair Granted
Petition of Clarence Sawyer refused because applicant over age fixed by Regulations.
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[Written on the side of the page.]
Sumter
[Main page.]
William Marion Scott. – Referred to Mr Moses for investigation. Chairman empowered to act upon receiving Report.
Thomas Daniel Jenkins Granted
Charles James Lemmon Granted
[Written on the side of the page.]
Union
[Main page.]
Levi Walter Smith Granted
Fred Parhan Hamilton, denied, because applicant over 19 years of age.
[Written on the side of the page.]
Williamsburg
[Main page.]
Edward Chauncey Register Granted
Elbert Allen Simmons Granted
Albert C. Hinds Granted
Grover Cleveland Parsons Granted
C. W. Ervin Granted
Arthur Laidler Jones – Referred to Mr Moses for investigation. Chairman empowered to act upon receiving Report.
John LaFayette Marshall Rejected over 19 years of age.
Etto Capers Hinnant, Denied because of financial ability of parents.
Mr McMahan offered the following
Resolved: That all permits for admission are granted subject to the condition that any beneficiary Cadet shall forfeit his scholarship if he uses tobacco during his cadetship.
Referred to Committee consisting of Messrs McMahan, Moses and Floyd who are instructed to Report at annual meeting in December.
An appropriation of $127.00 was made for the purpose of putting in water closets and bath room in
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officers quarters in the Citadel building.
Superintendents Annual Report of Receipts & Disbursements for the year June 1900 to 1st July 1901 for the S.C.M.A.
[See original document for charts.]
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[See original document for chart.]
Asbury Coward
Supt
There being no further business the Board adjourned at 2 30 PM.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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At the Citadel
Charleston S.C.
Dec 10th 1901
The Board met at 12 M. with the Chairman presiding.
The Corps was reviewed and the Barracks &c inspected.
At 1.45 the Board reassembled for the transaction of regular business.
Present – Col. Gadsden, Maj Lucas, Col Aldrich and Messrs Lewis Moses, McMahan & Blythe – 7
Absent, Governor McSweeney, Bishop Capers, General Floyd
The case of Cadet J. T. Clement for violation of Paragraph 75 of the Regulations, disobedience to the orders of the Superintendent and Capt. Coleman was taken up.
Mr M. J. Clement appeared before the Board and made a statement on behalf of his son. On motion Mr Clements was invited to be present while the testimony before the Board was being taken.
Statements as to the offense were made by the Superintendent Capt Coleman, Cadets Raines, Hartnett and Clements.
After hearing again Mr. M. J. Clement on behalf of his son a vote was taken and Cadet Clement was found guilty of disobedience of the orders of the
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Superintendent and Captain Coleman. There was no dissenting vote.
On motion of Mr McMahan seconded by Col Aldrich, Cadet Clements was dismissed from the Academy. The vote was as follows:
Aye: Lewis, Aldrich, Blythe & McMahan
Nay: Lucas and Moses
Major Lucas called up the following which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved that the following be inserted in the Regulations as Paragraph 98 ½ :
“Paragraph 98 ½ Cadet officers when not on duty, will not be required to report breaches of duty discipline of a trivial or ordinary character, but will be expected to report all serious offenses, the penalty for which would be dismissal or expulsion from the Academy.”
Col Gadsden read the Report submitted to the Supt of Education and this on motion was adopted as the Report of the Board.
The Committee to examine the Bursars accounts was re-elected substituting however Mr Moses for Mr Blease.
The Superintendent submitted his report as follows:
Col C. S. Gadsden
Chairman, Board of Visitors
Dear Sir: From the Official Register for the academic year 1900-1901
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Embracing the graduation of the Class of 1901 and the results of your action at the Commencement meeting at Darlington, it is shown that there remained upon the roll of the Academy ninety seven cadets 97
Of these 3 were honorably discharged 3
And 4 were turned back, failed to return
and should be noted on the Register
as dismissed 4 7
Total number of Old Cadets Oct 1st 90
There have been admitted on your warrants
11 beneficiary and 28 pay cadets 39
Thus making total enrolled cadets to date 129
Casualties since opening of current academic year
By death 1
On Roll at present 128
Absent on Leave 1
Present 127
The death alluded to was that of Cadet Thomas G. Bath, Beneficiary Cadet from Georgetown and a member of the graduating class. Cadet Bath was quite unwell at home at the end of the vacation, but his sense of duty impelled him to return to the Academy against the advise [sic] of his parents. The day after his return he was assigned to the Hospital suffering from high fever of the malarial type and an ulcerated in growing toe-nail. Upon the recommendation of the Surgeon I communicated with the father who came for him and carried him home. About two weeks thereafter I received notice of death on the 28th October. He was a good student and an excellent Ca-
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det, and he had won the friendship of all his comrades and the esteem of all the members of the Faculty. Naturally his death cast a gloom over the institution.
The physical condition of the property is now fairly good; but it has involved much labor on the part of the Quarter Master during the Summer and Autumn and a heavy drain upon the financial resources of the Academy. I am thoroughly convinced that the sum of one thousand dollars a year is necessary to keep the buildings in proper condition. This opinion was expressed two years ago by Mr Henry Oliver an experienced builder. I recommend that the appropriation of this sum be asked for to cover the cost of current repairs.
The insurance policies will not expire until August 1st 1903.
I beg to call the attention of the Board to the present unsatisfactory and unsafe method of heating and lighting the building. In this connection I would ask a consideration of the use of the Babcock Fire Extinguisher as a means of safety. (Agents letter herewith submitted).
The academic work is progressing in a satisfactory manner. With very few exceptions in all the classes the Cadets seem to be earnestly at work in their studies; and generally speaking the deportment of
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the Corps has thus far been quite commendable.
I regret that the delay in covering the Palace of Agriculture has prevented us from having our exhibits at the Exposition ready for your inspection at this time. Every thing is prepared to be put in place as soon as our space section is ready. It will be necessary to have some one in charge daily at the Exposition, and I suggest that a request of your Board be made to the Exposition Directory looking to the [illegible] of the expense of this service might be more effective than any efforts of my own towards that end.
I beg to again ask your consideration of the matter of restoring the salaries unexpectedly cut down in 1894. The officers still affected by this reduction are the Superintendent, the Professor in English, the Professor in Mathematics - $300 each, and the Surgeon $100.00.
I respectfully submit herewith the documents respectively marked:
1. Supts. Financial Report for the financial year 1901
2 List of Cadets admitted October 1901
3 Battalion List October 1901
4 Scheme of Recitations
5 Report of Prof. Coleman on Laboratory
6 Communications of Profs Cummings & Thomas
7 Application of Cadet Harrison B. Cadet Spartanburg S.C.
Very Respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.
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The following are the documents referred to:
(1). Supts financianl statement not in record
(2) List of Cadets admitted October 1901
Names Pay Bfcy County
1 Bostock W. B Beaufort
2 Bourue B P Georgetown
3 [illegible] J. R. B Berkely
4 Chisolm T. H. P Charleston
5 Craig R. E. B Fairfield
6 Dickson R. C. B Oconee
7 Doty J. B. P Fairfield
8 Dunbar I. H. P State of Georgia
9 Easterby F. C. B Charleston
10 Erlich F. N. P Richland
11 Fretwell L. M. P Anderson
12 Fretwell R. R. P Anderson
13 Groeschel L. B. P Chester
14 Harley H. B. (readmitted) P Richland
15 Hartnett M. A. B Orangeburg
16 Heath G. D. P Chester
17 Hockaday W. W. B State of Georgia
18 James E. R. P Darlington
19 Lee, Fitzhugh P Greenwood
20 Lesesne F. K. P Dorchester
21 Martin W. B Aiken
22 Marshall D. F. P Hampton
23 Mason C. C. P State of Florida
24 Mason G. H. P State of Florida
25 McLaurin J P Marion
26 Muldrow C. W. P. Florence
27 Moffatt [illegible] P Chester
28 Register E. C. B Williamsburg
29 Rigby E. [illegible] P Clarendon
30 Ruff H. E. P York
31 Sanders J. C. P Walterboro
32 Scott W. M. B Sumter
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33 Simpson L. N. P Anderson
34 Smith H. A. B Florence
35 Smith L. W. B Union
36 Still I. F. (readmitted) P Barnwell
37 Still L. C. P Barnwell
38 Whitside A. N. P Chester
39 [illegible] R. F. P State of Georgia
(3 & 4) Omitted.
5 Report of Prof Coleman on Laboratory:
To Col Asbury Coward Supt.
Sir, I have the honor to make the following Report:
The entire amount appropriated for the Department of Physics has not yet been expended since some of the work in my laboratory has not been done, although contracted for, owing to the demand for labor at the Exposition. I shall soon be able to have this done and then place the remaining sum in supplies and apparatus.
It has been my purpose to arrange my laboratory conveniently for use and to supply it with such tools and supplies as are indispensable for the carrying on of student work in Physics by modern methods.
Conscious of the need for such work, so soon as I became the senior in the science work department I undertook the work of securing a physical laboratory.
It is now an accomplished fact
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and it has been possible because of the action of the Board of Visitors in presenting the need for it to the legislature: for doing so I desire to express my appreciation & thanks.
Very Respectfully
J. T. Coleman
Capt & Prof of Physics.
(6) Renewal of application for increase of salaries from Prof Cummings & Thomas referring to letters of Dec 1900.
Case of Cadet Walker Metts, Beneficiary, disqualified from drilling on account of an affection of the heart was considered.
After reading letters from Drs Parker & Manning Simons stating the Cadets condition, the matter was referred to the Executive Committee with power to act.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That the exercises of the Institution be suspended during Christmas Holidays, and that those cadets who desire it be given leave from reveille Saturday the 21st to Saturday the 28th at midnight.
The question of obtaining a proper and sufficient water supply was on motion of Mr McMahan referred to the Executive Committee with power to act.
The Chairman reported that the contract for the establishment of
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A laundry had been made for the sum of $1550.00
Application of Cadet W. I. Harrison for leave each day from 230 P.M. until drill in order to attend business college was denied refused.
Upon motion the Executive Committee was empowered to investigate the condition of the building with reference to lighting & heating with power to act.
Board adjourned at 6.45 P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty
Citation
Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, “Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1901,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed May 3, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1335.