Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1902
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Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1902
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At the Citadel
Charleston S.C.
June 27th 1902
Owing to the absence of the Chairman, Col Gadsden, on account of sickness, the meeting was called to order at 12.45 P.M. by Maj. Lucas, the senior member of the Board.
The following members were present:
Maj Lucas, Mr Lewis, Mr Blythe, Mr Sheppard, Governor McSweeney, General Floyd and Col. Aldrich. – 7.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Report of the Superintendent.
Col C. S. Gadsden
Chairman Board of Visitors
Dear Sir: In the partial report made to you on the 10th of December 1901 I showed that the total enrolment to that date was 129
One pay cadet received in January 1
Makes the total enrolment for the year 130
The following casualties have occurred:
By death, at home, in October 1
By Resignation at end of probation 12
By Dismissal 1
By Retirement 5
By Hon Discharge 2
By In Suspension 1 22
Living present in Barracks (66 “B”; 42 “P”) 108
Exposition
Shortly after your meeting in December our exhibit was placed in position in the north west part of the Palace of Agriculture and was cared for daily, Sundays excepted, until
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the close of the S.C.I-S & W.I. Exposition, by a detail of two cadets, one serving in the forenoon and the other in the afternoon.
The Exhibit was awarded a gold medal for Equipment and students work. The handsome picture of the Citadel drawn by Cadet T. I. Weston of the first class was very much admired, and has been presented to the Academy by him. As was foreseen the existence of the Exposition for six months in the City, causing a large influx of visitors, especially from all points parts of the State, greatly impaired the work of the Institution. The regular detail for attendance on our exhibit, the frequent imperative calls for service of the Corps on parades and other exercises made such inroads upon the time of the academic work that I felt it to be necessary to recommend that no Encampment be held. The most serious impairment, however, was the distraction of mind on part of the Cadets from the arrivals in the City of their parents and hosts of relatives. It was difficult and well nigh impossible for them to keep up to standard academic work, and much friction was felt by me in endeavoring to moderate the extravagant desires of both parents and cadets for frequent and unreasonable leaves of indulgence. In spite of all this stress on discipline
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and study, the usual courses have been accomplished fairly well, the esprit of the corps, with some individual exceptions, is healthy, and the discipline is good. That the educational value of the Exposition to the Cadets was great, goes without saying.
Laundry.
The laundry plant installed this year is now doing satisfactory work for the present size of the Corps. There was so much trouble at the start and some extra expenses to secure good work that the expenditures involved some draft on the academic funds outside the $1500.00 appropriated by the General Assembly of the State. The ordinary recurring expenses are about the same as the system previously employed. It will probably be necessary to supply a wide (shirt) body ironer before next spring.
A change from the open drying room to a sectional one would be of great advantage in economizing heat, but I am not yet prepared estimate the cost of the change.
Barracks &c.
The condition of the barracks is fairly good, with the exception of the bath rooms and water closet. The latter is the source of heavy expense annually on account of the yielding floor on which the
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basins are set. Nearly all the breakage is in the syphon neck which renders the basin at once unusable. The entire platform should be supported by an unyielding brick foundation. The bath room needs a new flooring and a general refitting.
Something should be done to render the chapel more attractive. With the exception of new seatings and an occasional coating of white wash nothing has been done to it since the rehabilitation of the institution nearly twenty years ago.
I regret to have to report that on the 12th of December an alarm of fire arising from a defective hearth took place; but the discovery being prompt very little damage occurred. On the 11th of January a much more serious affair took place. The fire started in the lamp room on the ground floor in which were all the recently filled lamps, and a half barrel of oil. The prompt arrival of the chemical engine of the City Fire Department prevented what might have been a most disastrous result. As it was the loss was estimated at $427.00 which was promptly paid by the insurance companies interested. It is thought that some cadet who did not go into supper, went into the lamp room to get his lamp, which he probably lighted and then carelessly threw the half extinguished
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match on the floor and went to his room. Sergeant Condon who has always had charge of the lamp room and personally filled and gave out the lamps, was ill at his home, and his duties had been performed by one of the mess hall servants, who inadvertently left the door of the lamp room unlocked when he went to wait on his table at supper. These occurrences serve to emphasize what I have, in previous reports, said on the subject of heating and lighting this large building by some system less fraught with danger, and ultimately less expensive than that now in use.
Health.
Up to March the health of the Corps was good, but about the middle of March both measles and mumps appeared. Of the former two cases occurred, both made good recovery and the diseases did not spread although there were about forty other cadets who were not immune. Of the mumps we have had eighteen cases occurring in groups of two to four at a time, at intervals extending to the present time. The last case is now out if the hospital but not quite fit for duty. There were about sixty cadets, who, according to their statements, had never had this disease. We had
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one severe case of inflammatory rheumatism, which has left the subject, Cadet Register of the fourth class, with heart somewhat affected. While he is at present able to keep up with his classes, he is not yet fit for military duty. His case, and the cases of Cadet Metts, heart disease, and Cadet Roberts, the same with increasing goitre [sic] require some special action by your Board, as they are all beneficiary cadets. The foregoing Record, however, gives no adequate idea of the sick record shown by the hospital books. An inspection of this might, probably would, give the impression that the Institution had become a kind of public infirmary. The physician has no absolute tests beyond the thermometer, the stethoscope and certain obvious physical signs; he must largely rely for his diagnosis upon the statements of the subject. Where the latter is at all inclined to simulate or exaggerate the physician must accept the statement or charge the patient with fraud or falsehood.
A free hospital, with free medical attendance, free medicines, free special diet and free opportunity to shirk work is too tempting a place for the idler and malingerer to avoid. The cost of drugs, special diet and service very largely adds to our item of miscellaneous expenses.
Perhaps the evil would be very much abated by a fixed rate of charges
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for all expenses in the medical department beyond the physical examinations and prescriptions.
Base Ball Team
I regret to state that I was forced to disband the Base Ball team this year in consequence of the violation of a rule of the article of agreement of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association of South Carolina, of which this Institution is a member. Those rules were made largely for the benefit of our cadets, the object being to place them on some degree of equality with students of other colleges in matters of athletic contests by ruling out anything like professionalism and confining the contests to bona fide students. The manager of the team, Cadet F. C. Marshall, and the Captain, Cadet L. N. Fishburne, persisted in playing a game with a Cadet on their team who was not qualified under the rules, in defiance of the warning and prohibition made by the Athletic Committee of the Faculty. As I could not treat this action as insubordination under the Academic Regulations, I published an order disbanding the team. In this connection I submit the accompanying recommendation of the Academic Board.
I take pleasure in handing to you a letter from Col J. C. Lynes Prof of Chemistry, donating to the
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Academy a large number of books and pieces of scientific apparatus. The books were placed in position the Library last October and the apparatus was turned into the laboratory stock last January. This generous gift will doubtless receive proper recognition from the Board of Visitors.
The following proceedings and recommendations of the Academic Board are respectfully submitted:
x x x x x x x
Reports of Professors – The Superintendent has had charge of the instruction of the 1st class in Moral Science, the work embracing text book of on Natural Theology and Christian Evidences, with lectures; and in Political Science embracing text book on State and Federal Constitutions, with lectures. He has also taught the class in Military Field Engineering and Military Law and the Law of War. Some of the practical work done by the members of the class out of such material as could be found, was placed in the exhibit at the Exposition. Much more could have been made, especially in the way of military bridges of different types, but, owing to the space arrangements the scale upon they would have to be reduced would have rendered them mere toys. There was enough however to illustrate the practical character of the course.
Very Respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.
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Report of Maj Cummings –
To Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir: I have the honor to make the following Report of the work done under my direction during the academic year about to close.
The First Class was divided in two sections, and each section came to me three times a week throughout the year. The text book studies was [illegible] Manual of English Prose Literature. The members of the class worked well, and I feel that I can trace to this study appreciable increase in their power of criticism and original composition. In addition each member of the class has submitted and delivered an original oration each month.
The Second Class came to me daily throughout the year. The subjects studied were English Literature, American Literature, Intellectual Philosophy and select plays of Shakespeare. Monthly essays have been handed in by the members of this class. Their progress in their studies has been very good.
The Third Class came to me daily throughout the year. Their studies were in General History, Logic and Composition and Rhetoric. They made satisfactory progress in these studies.
I submit herewith the report of Lieut J. W. Cantey who had charge of
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the Fourth Class.
Respectfully submitted
St James Cummings
Maj & Prof of Eng Lit. & Hist.
Report of Major Thomas.
Col Asbury Coward Supt
Dear Sir: I have the honor to make the following report for the Department of Mathematics and Engineering.
The Fourth Class was instructed in Algebra and Geometry by Major Bond.
The Third Class commenced the session with Trigonometry for the first time. Four months was given to it, the last month being given to Spherical Trigonometry. Crockett’s text book was used. – The next four months was devoted to Surveying. More field practice was given than heretofore. The class was taken out on the Square on eighteen days for using instruments. The area of the square was determined by each member of the class from the notes of the survey made by the Instructor with the assistance of the class. Railway curves were staked out, leveling was done, and the use of the transit, compass, level, sextant and plane table was demonstrated by actual practice. The direction of a true meridian was laid down on Marion Square by two observations at night on Polaris
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and by two altitudes of the sun taken by day.
The class accomplished a course in Theory of Equations during June. The text book in Surveying was Raymond’s Plane Surveying, used for the first time this year.
The Second Class used again the text book on Analytic Geometry, written especially for the needs of students in an engineering course, as emphasis is laid upon the application of the subject. The book used in Calculus treated the subject in a logical and concise manner, and gives in their essential features the three methods used in the Calculus. Especially attention was given to those processes that are of practical use in Physics and Engineering.
The First Class commenced the session with Analytic Mechanics, three months being given to it. Strengths of Materials and Stresses in Structures was studied for the next two months. – Hydromechanics also had two months given to it. The last two months was devoted to Elements of [illegible] Engineering. This last was introduced this year by shortening the time of the other subjects to some extent. It gives training and information valuable not to the engineer only but to every citizen.
With the exception of the Fourth Class, all the classes were under
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my instruction.
Respectfully submitted
Robt G. Thomas
Maj & Prof of Math & Engineering
Report of Maj Mazyck
To Col Asbury Coward Supt.
Sir: - I beg leave to make the following report as to the classes under my [illegible] during the past school year.
The courses designed at the beginning of the session have been thoroughly accomplished, in fact the academic session being somewhat prolonged there has been opportunity for valuable review and drill work.
The final examinations with two or three exceptions have been satisfactory and on the whole the years work has been very gratifying.
Very Respectfully
P. P. Mazyck
Maj & Prof Mod Languages
Report of Major Bond
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.
Sir: I respectfully submit herewith my report of the work done under my instruction in book keeping, astronomy, drawing, and mathematics.
The First Class completed the usual course in book keeping March 1st. Five members of this class did double work from Oct 1st until January 1st in order to complete some
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sets for the Citadel exhibit at the Exposition.
The First Class has come to me in two alternating sections in astronomy for the past four months, completing Todds text book in that subject.
The Second Class has been engaged throughout the year, every other day, in Lewis Elementary Machine Drawing and Design. In a system like ours, in which all students are required to take the same course, those who show special aptitude on certain lines do not have the opportunity of doing much extra work in these lines. Especially is this true in a subject which comes on alternating days, one week three times, and the next week twice. In this latter week it is not infrequently happens that cadets are absent sick or on duty one of the days, and consequently the subject receives their attention that week for only one hour. Their progress, therefore, cannot be satisfactory. The difference between students is very marked also, some showing great talent for engineering studies and others exhibiting an entire lack of interest and ability in those subjects. It seems a pity that an adjustment cannot be made which, while not radically by affecting our system, would yet permit an arrangement of the First
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Class studies into two or more groups and thereby enable our student to do better work in certain lines by giving more time to them.
The Third Class has been engaged for the year, three hours one week, and two the next, in projection drawing, perspective and topographical drawing, and has completed the usual course. The need for a set of lockers in connection with the drawing department, where students can keep their drawings and drawing instruments has been urgent for some years past. I respectfully urge that you will obtain the authority of the Board of Visitors for turning the small section room now occupied by the Tactical Officer into the drawing department by removing the wooden partition; and the construction of the necessary cases for the drawing instruments.
The Fourth Class has recited to me in two sections every day throughout the entire session. I was not able to complete the entire amount of work with them which was expected, and they will have to do some work in both Algebra and Geometry next session. One third of the members of this class whom we accepted on probation in October last were not prepared to take up the studies of our Fourth Class, and consequently had to “retire”. The remarkable fact in this connection is that the deficient
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students were all pay cadets, showing that a mis-apprehension as to the scope of the curriculum at the Citadel exists in the minds of its patrons. A review of the list of our graduates will similarly reveal that the percentage of pay cadets to complete our course is very small. That there is more than one reason for this, I am aware, but that the principal one is the acceptance of illy [sic] prepared applicants, I am convinced. It is the experience of all the other colleges in the State, and I hope that our recent action in adopting the Constitution of the Association of Colleges of South Carolina will be endorsed by the Board of Visitors, for one of the principal objects of this Association is the correction of the evil of students applying for admission to college when they should still be in the common schools
O J Bond
Major, Post Adjutant, Prof Drawing, and Astronomy, Associate Prof of Math.
Report of Major Lynes
Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir: - I have the honor to hand you the following Report for the Department of Chemistry
The course embraces the study of the fundamental ideas of chemical science. The object is to set forth
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clearly by lectures and laboratory work these principles and their application to the arts and industries. The lectures are supplemented by practical laboratory work, in which the students are required to perform such experiments and prepare such chemicals as will impress the principles of the science.
To do this the Third Class began Remsens Introduction to Chemistry in October consuming five hours a week until April. It then entered upon the study of Qualitative Analysis using the professor’s manual and Jone’s Qualitative Chemical Analysis. The remainder of the session, two months, was consumed in this work and during the entire session satisfaction was given as no man failed to make to make the required average.
In October the Second Class began Qualitative Analysis and consuming five hours a week ended in January. An exhibition of their work in the preparation of chemically pure salts and reagents was made at the S. C. I. S & W I. Exposition, and, receiving the very high commendation from educators and business men, aided, no doubt, in winning the gold medal given for “Equipment and Student Work.”
The texts studied by this class are Jones Qualitative Analysis, Laboratory Manual of Professor and [illegible] Practique D’Analyse
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[illegible words].
The study of Geology was taken up by the senior or graduating class in January, and consumed five hours a week until the close of the session. The course is intended to familiarize the student with geological processes thus embracing the early physical conditions of the earth; chemical and physical characteristics of rock forming minerals; division of geologic time, life and continental development. Geological sections, both horizontal and vertical, were drawn and described by members of the class, fossils, characteristics of each age and geological formation or system, were studied from actual specimens; and, observation made of the splendid exhibits of a scientific character at the Charleston Exhibition greatly facilitated the end to be attained in the study of Geology. The text used is Scotts Introduction to Geology, the works of Dana, Geikie, Le Conte and the lectures of the professor for reference. No member of the class has failed on either monthly or general average.
I have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
J. Colton Lynes Ph. D.
Prof Chem & Geol.
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Report of Captain Coleman
To Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir, - I have the honor to make the following Report:
The Fourth Class recited to me daily in two sections throughout the year. We completed the usual course in Physiology by January 15th, and then began an elementary book on Physics taking those subjects that will be especially useful in the course which this class undertakes next year.
The Second Class began the subject of Advanced Physics about January 15th. This class has had daily recitations on laboratory exercises. The practical work in the laboratory began about April 1st, and opportunity has been given for four hours works per week in the mornings, and one and a half hours in the afternoons to such students as desired to do so.
I am pleased with the spirit with which some of this class have worked. It is developing in them clearness, precision and a grasp of ideas scarcely attainable by any other means.
The First Class also had advanced Physics from October until about January 15th reciting daily in two sections. While several of this class did well, yet I must
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report a number of exceptions. Work in this course begins in the mid-year of the second class and continues until the corresponding time of the first class. It has been customary to average the grade in Physics with those made in an allied department thus giving opportunity for students to pass up without doing satisfactory work in one of these subjects – [illegible] on what is considered the more difficult subject and making it up on an easier one. This needs to be remedied, and I therefore suggest that the grades made in any one department should not be combined with those made in another or an allied department.
In this way we can require students to secure that general development which it is our aim to furnish.
Very Respectfully
J. T Coleman
Capt & Prof Physics
Report of Lieut Cantey as Tactical Officer.
To Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report as Tactical Officer:
The Second Class completed satisfactorily the prescribed course in Military Science and Tactics.
The Third Class completed satisfac-
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torily their course in signaling with flags (we have no serviceable heliographs).
I believe the battalion has attained a proficiency in close order and such extended order drill as is possible on our drill ground, certainly up to the standard of the last few years. The practice of “The Service of Security and Information” which is so thoroughly gone through with every year, has had to be omitted almost entirely this season owing to the facts that we could not get transportation to the country and have missed the opportunity afforded by encampment.
Our opportunity has been barely enough to illustrate all the principles without chance for practice. This is a source of much regret as I regard this as one of the most essential features of the department. I am sorry to report that I do not think the discipline good.
I would earnestly recommend the adoption of a dress hat, and suggest as a suitable pattern one very similar to the hat used here in former years; the principal difference is that the back of the new hat is a little straighter up. These hats are durable. A cadet need use only one during his cadetship. The appearance of a battalion in dress uniform is spoiled by a flat forage cap.
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I would further recommend that we adopt the new army regulation training for the khaki for the coming year. The new regulation is just out.
I availed myself of the opportunity to visit West Point last summer as soon as the information reached me and remained there until the Corps left for Buffalo. Through the courtesy of Capt Jno. M. Jenkins, formerly Comd’t of Cadets at this Academy, now Instructor in the Department of Modern Languages at West Point, I was afforded very favorable opportunities for observation and gaining information. It has been, I believe, of great practical benefit to me. Money not used for expenses was returned in October.
Very respectfully & obediently submitted
J. W. Cantey
Lieut & Tactical Officer.
Report of Lieut Cantey as Asst in English.
To Maj St James Cummings
Prof Eng Lit & Hist.
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report of work done under my direction in the department of English during the session 1901-02.
The Fourth Class, with a few exceptions, completed with a fair degree of proficiency the courses in History and Grammar prescribed for that
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class. In addition to this weekly compositions were required.
Very respectfully & obediently submitted
J. W. Cantey
Asst in English.
A letter from J. Colton Lynes, donating certain books and apparatus to the Academy was read by the Superintendent.
Communications by the Supt. and the members of the Executive Com. of the Bd. of Visitors were read, and the action of the Ex. Com. in dispensing with the annual encampment on account of the interference of the Exposition with the regular work of the Academy, was ratified.
A motion was made by Mr Lewis that the acting Chairman telegraph Col Gadsden, the Chm. of the Board, and express the sympathy of the Board for him in his illness, and their hope of his speedy recovery. Unanimously carried.
At 2 P.M. adjourned until 10.00 AM Saturday –
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Saturday June 28th 1902.
The Board met at 10 A.M. with Maj. Lucas presiding.
There were present, Maj. Lucas, Mr Sheppard, Mr Lewis, Mr Blythe & Gen Floyd – 5.
The matters of water supply, heating and lighting, which were referred to the Ex. Com. at a previous meeting, were continued on account of the absence of Col Gadsden, Chm of that Committee.
The following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
“Resolved, That the thanks of the Board of Visitors be extended to the faculty and students of the Academy for the creditable exhibition made by them at the S. C. I. S & W. I. Exposition, and especially to Cadet Thomas I. Weston of the First Class for the handsome drawing of the S. C. M. A. made by him an [sic] exhibited at the Exposition”.
The recommendation made by the Supt in his Report as to repairs to the water closet, bath rooms, and chapel was referred to the Chairman of the Board of Visitors, the Superintendent and the Quartermaster with power to take such action as they may think proper.
The recommendation of the Supt as to sick cadets was received as information and the consideration of the matter postponed until the meeting in December.
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The following Resolution was passed with reference to the action of the Supt. in disbanding the base ball team:
“Resolved: That the Board of Visitors pronounce the conduct of Cadet T. C. Marshall, Manager, and Cadet L. N. Fishburne, Capt., in persisting in playing on the team an ineligible member in the game against Davidson College, as reprehensible and prejudicial to good order and military discipline.
Resolved further, That the Superintendent be instructed to publish these resolutions in orders at dress parade.”
Resolution unanimously adopted with the exception of Gen. Floyd who asked to be excused from voting.
Upon motion the Faculty was authorized and empowered to regulate all matters pertaining to athletics in the Academy.
The action of the Academic Board in adopting the Constitution of the Association of Colleges of South Carolina, thereby making the Academy a member of the said Association, was ratified.
The following was unanimously adopted:
“Resolved, That the salaries and rank of the Superintendent and Professors of the Academy be fixed as follows, commencing October 1st 1902:
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Col. Coward, Superintendent 2300.00
Maj. Cummings, Prof Hist & Eng Lit 1700.
Maj Thomas, Prof Math & Engineering 1700
Maj Mazyck, Prof Mod. Languages 1700
Maj Bond, Prof Drawing & Astronomy & Associate Prof of Math. 1700
Maj Coleman, Prof of Physics 1200
Maj Lynes, Prof of Chemistry 1200
Capt Cantey, Tactical Officer 1000
Dr Parker, Surgeon 400
Lieut White, Quartermaster 900
The change with reference to the course of study, made by Maj Bond in his report, was referred to the Chrm. Of the Board, and the Supt., with power to make the change if they think it a desirable one.
The same disposition was made of the recommendation of Lieut Cantey with reference to the change in the caps and uniforms of the Cadets.
In reply to a question of the Act. Chrm. the Superintendent reported that the appropriation made for the library has not yet been drawn upon but will be used during the summer.
At 2.05 P.M. the Board took recess until 4. P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Saturday June 28th 1902.
Board called to order at 4 P.M. by the Acting Chairman, with the same members present who were present at the morning session, and Col Aldrich who was absent at that session.
The petition of Mr J. E. Smith asking that he be refunded $50.00 of the fund appropriated by the City of Charleston for the maintenance of beneficiary cadets from the City, was refused by the Board. The Supt was instructed to inform the City Authorities that on account of the reduction in the tuition of Cadets from $300 to $250 that the City of Charleston would be allowed six beneficiary cadets to be supported by the City appropriation of $1500 instead of five as heretofore allowed them.
After witnessing the company competitive drill, the individual drill for the “Star of the West” medal, and the Dress Parade, the Board took recess until 9 P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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June 28th 1902.
Board met at 9 P.M.
Present Maj Lucas, Mr Lewis, Mr Blythe Mr Sheppard and General Floyd – 5
The correspondence between the Supt. and Mr Alex. M. McIver, father of ex-Cadet W. W. McIver was read.
Mr McIver asked that the record of his son who had been turned back to the next succeeding class, failed to return and was noted on the Register as “Dismissed Deficient”, be changed to “Permitted to Retire” or “Honorably Discharged”. After a careful consideration of the matter the Secretary was instructed to inform Mr McIver that because of numerous precedents the Board found itself unable to grant the request.
The case of Cadet W. S. Harrison was considered by the Board.
Cadet Harrison had been reported for making false official answer, and after an investigation of the case the Superintendent had suspended him from the Academy and recommended that he be dismissed.
The action of the Superintendent was approved, his recommendation adopted and Cadet Harrison dismissed from the Academy.
A letter was read from Mr A H Marchant a graduate of the class of 1896, who had failed to make an
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average of 85%, asking that he be granted the Degree of B.S. conferred upon certain graduates of the Academy.
The faculty having established the rule that only those graduates of the Academy who had made an average of 85% for the four years course, were entitled to a degree, the request of Mr Marchant was refused.
The following extracts from the Minutes of the Academic Board were acted upon.
(1) Moved That all the members of the First Class, except Cadet Fitzsimmons, be graduated. Cd.
(2) Moved, That Cadets Russell, Craft, Wonson, Weston and Bethea, having attained an average of 85% or more on the four years course be granted the Degree of Bachelor of Science. Cd
(3) Moved, That Cadet Fitzsimmons, deficient on the First Class course, and deficient on the four years course, be discharged without a diploma.
(4) Moved, That all the members of the Second Class except Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster be advanced. Cd.
(5) Moved, That Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster be not advanced. Cd.
(6) Moved, That all the members of the Third Class except Cadets Mikell and Barron be advanced. Cd.
(7) Moved, That Cadets Mikell and Barron be not advanced.
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(8) Moved, That all the members of the Fourth Class except Cadets Sanders and Simpson be advanced. Cd.
(9) Moved, That Cadets Sanders and Simpson be not advanced. Cd.
Deficient Cadets
First Class.
Cadet Fitzsimmons made an average for the year of 9.74.
For the four years he made 484.76, whereas 520 was required.
Second Class
Cadet Workman Genl. Ave 9.73
Cadet Still, R. Genl. Ave 9.88
Cadet Brand Genl. Ave 9.43
Cadet McMaster Genl. Ave 9.60
Third Class
Cadet Mikell Genl Ave 9.69
Cadet Barron Genl Ave 9.98
Fourth Class
Cadet Sanders Eng 3.86 Phys 5.67 Genl Ave 6.50
Cadet Simpson Math 5.44 Genl Ave 9.01.
Recommendations (1) and (2) were adopted.
As to (3) Mr Lewis moved that the recommendation of the Faculty be adopted. Seconded by Blythe.
Aye – Lucas, Lewis Blythe – 3
Nay – Sheppard 1
Not Voting – Floyd 1
The motion was, therefore carried.
(4) & (5) In as much as the Exposition had greatly interfered with the work at the Academy, the Board by a unanimous vote decided not to enforce for this year the rule requiring a Cadet to have a
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general average of 10 for promotion, but that all cadets having made the average of 9, previously required, should be promoted.
The recommendations of the Faculty as to Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster were not adopted in as much as those Cadets had an average considerably greater than 9, and they were therefore advanced.
(6) & (7) For the same reasons the recommendation was not adopted and Cadet Mikell and Barron were advanced.
(8) & (9) The consideration of these two recommendations was deferred until the meeting on Monday.
It being near the hour of twelve the Board adjourned to meet again Monday morning at 10 oclock
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Monday June 30th 1902
Board met at 10 A.M.
Present Maj Lucas, Act. Chrm., Messrs Lewis & Blythe and General Floyd – 4
The appeals of Cadets S. F. Utsey and Cadet E. N. Mittle were dismissed and the action of the Superintendent approved.
The following, introduced by Mr Lewis was adopted:
Resolved: That the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry and Geology, be, and they are hereby declared to be, separate and distinct departments, and that the standing of Cadets in one department for passing shall be determined irrespective of his standing in the other.
Resolved further, That this Resolution shall take effect October 1st 1902.
The following supplemental Report was filed by the Faculty:
The Academic Board failed to make an important distinction between certain cadets reported to the Board of Visitors as deficient and begs to supplement that Report with the following statement:
Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster, Mikell, Harley, are deficient only on a general average of 10. (Cadet Harley by an oversight was not previously reported, but he is deficient on the
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general average, having only 9.90).
The following two cadets, however, are deficient under three Academic requirements:
(1) They failed to make the required minimum mark of 5 out of 15 in each subject on the final examination.
(2) They failed to make the required minimum average of 7.5 out of 15 in each department for the year.
(3) They failed to make the general average of 10 out of 15 as required.
The following table exhibits the averages of these two cadets, red ink indicating a failure to attain the required mark, - from which it appears that these Cadets are not prepared to go on with their class, and the Academic Board, therefore, respectfully recommend that Cadet Sanders be dismissed for deficiency and Cadet Simpson be turned back.
[See table on original document.]
The Recommendation of the Faculty was adopted, Cadet Sanders dismissed and Cadet Simpson turned back.
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The Supt reported the following
Vacancies in State Bfcy Scholarships
No Cause
Anderson 2 Graduation T. H. Russell, E. R. Tucker
Barnwell 1 Graduation B. M. Thomson
Beaufort 1 Graduation W. E. Hutson
Berkeley 1 Graduation E. E. Ballentine
Charleston 2 Graduation F. S. Miller, W. S. Fitzsimmons (Dis)
Chester 2 Graduation G. H. Miller, A. H. Cross
Chesterfield 1 Graduation A. T. Davis
Colleton 1 Graduation L. N. Fishburne
Darlington 1 Graduation T. E. Wilson
Dorchester 1 Graduation S. F. Utsey
Fairfield 1 Graduation B. J. Robinson
Georgetown 1 Death T. G. Bath
Greenville 2 Graduation H. E. Raines, D. K. Humphreys
Hampton 1 Graduation J. W. Manuel
Lancaster 1 Graduation J. M. Beaty
Laurens 1 Graduation C. E. Daniel
Lexington 1 Graduation C. C. Craft
Marlboro 1 Graduation L. A. McLeod
Marion 1 Graduation S. L. Bethea
Newberry 1 Graduation E. N. Mittle
Richland 1 Graduation T. I. Weston
Spartanburg 2 Graduation G. L. Rea – (W. S. Harrison Expld)
York 2 Graduation T. C. Marshall, J. L. Gardner
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Board took recess in order to attend Commencement Exercises of the Academy held at Hibernian Hall
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Monday June 30th 1902.
Board met at 4 P.M.
Present Maj Lucas, Act Chrm., Messrs Lewis & Blythe and Gen Floyd – 4.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That action upon the request of the Superintendent to the Board to rescind the increase in his salary made at this meeting, be deferred until another meeting of the Board.
The fact that the change in salary of the Superintendent was the unanimous action of 7 members of the Board and there are now present only 4 induces the Board to pass the aforesaid resolution.
Also the following: -
Resolved that the thanks of the Board of Visitors be and they are hereby tendered to Major J. C. Lynes for his generous gift of books and scientific apparatus to the Academy.
The thanks of the Board were by a unanimous vote extended to the Acting Chairman for the able courteous and considerate manner in which he has presided over the meetings at the present session of the Board.
All the business of the Board having been transacted, at 5 P.M. it adjourned to meet again on Friday August 1st 1902, at Columbia S.C.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Columbia Hotel
Columbia S. C.
August 1st 1902.
Pursuant to call of Maj. J. J. Lucas, Acting Chairman, the Board of Visitors met at the Columbia Hotel, Columbia S. C. on Friday August 1st 1902 at 12 M. Present Maj. J. J. Lucas Acting Chairman, Mr. Orlando Sheppherd, Governor McSweeny., Supt. of Education McMahan, and Mr. W. W. Lewis, Acting Secretary.
The Board at once proceeded to consider the various applications for permits to contest for vacancies in the beneficiary cadetships in the various counties, and ordered permits to be given the following:
Anderson: T. D. [illegible], E. P. King, F. L. Kay, J. W. Elgin, E. B. Brown, O. B. Anderson, R. L. Templeton, W. H. McFall, J. M. McConn, T. C. McGee, J. H. Reid, W. A. Sanders, J. G. Horton.
Barnwell: R. E. Gribben, and J. H. Hammond.
Berkeley: O. F. Connor and G. J. Smith H. H. Stevens
Beaufort: U. P. Pollitzer and S. I. Bond.
Charleston: J. W. Simons Jr., W. B. Porcher, F. F. La Roche, H. E. Cantwell, Holmes Simons, R. D. Eadie
Chester: R. F. Boyd, J. A. B. Boyd, G. M. Boyd, W. O. Pressley, L. B. Groeschel, J. R. Hamilton, D. S. Hollis, T. H. Moffett, W. A. Latimer Jr., J. J. McLure
Upon motion of Mr. Orlando Shepherd the consideration of the remainder of the applications was referred to the executive committee for action.
The following communication from Mr. W. A. Riley was read to the Board by the Chairman
Fairfax, S. C., July 28, 1902.
Col. Asbury Coward,
Supt. S.C.M.A.
Charleston, S.C.
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Dear Sir:
My son, James Wilson Riley, has been admitted as a cadet at West Point. I respectfully ask that you take such steps as to have him honorably discharged from Citadel as beneficiary cadet from Bamberg County.
Yours very truly,
W. A. Riley.
Endorsed as follows:
Hd. Qtrs. S. C. Military Academy.
July 30, 1902.
Respectfully forwarded. “B” Cadet, Bamberg Co., 2d Class. Has had two years tuition and maintenance. Application for Honorable Discharge. Record Satisfactory.
Asbury Coward, Supt.
Upon motion the following resolution in relation to the foregoing application was passed:
Resolved: That Cadet J. W. Riley, a beneficiary cadet from Bamberg County, be honorably discharged from the S.C.M. Academy, to enter in order that he may enter West Point, upon condition that he, within three years after graduation from West Point, or his discharge therefrom, fulfill the conditions of his matriculation bond.”
Wednesday September 10th 1902 was fixed as the day for holding the competitive examinations throughout the State for vacancies in beneficiary cadetships.
Upon motion it was decided to receive applications to fill vacancy in beneficiary cadet from Bamberg County caused by resignation of Cadet Riley up to noon on the 25th of August, 1902.
There being no further business the Board adjourned.
W. W. Lewis,
Act. Secretary
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S. C. Military Academy
Charleston S. C.
Sept 19th 1902.
Pursuant to the call of the Chairman of the Board met at the Citadel at 12 M.
Present, Col. Gadsden, Maj Lucas, Mr. Blythe, Gen Floyd, Col Aldrich and Col Moses.
The Chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the prospects and advisability of securing an officer of the U. S. Army to fill the position of Commandant, and read a communication from himself to the members of the Executive Committee. The communication showed the existing status, and that the matter in question was one that required for its consideration the presence of the full Board.
A letter from Senator Tillman was read stating that there was a limited number of Army Officers to be detailed for Military Colleges & stating that if the Board made the request he could probably secure such a detail for the Citadel.
Application of Capt Yates for the position was read.
After a full discussion by the Board the following resolution offered by Col. Aldrich was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the subject of applying
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to the War Department for the assignment of an Army officer as Commandant of Cadets and Instructor in Tactics &c, be referred to a sub committee to be composed of Col Gadsden, Chrm., Maj Lucas and Gen. Floyd, with the power to act, - the intention being that the action be taken as soon as practicable.
The following Resolution, introduced by Mr Moses, was also unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the event of the assignment of an Army Officer as Commandant &c, that it be referred to the Superintendent to assign Capt. J. W. Cantey to duty on the Academic Board as will best serve the interests of the Institution, and the Board takes occasion to express its unqualified satisfaction with the admirable work done by Capt Cantey during the time he filled the position of Tactical Officer, which work has been of the highest degree of efficiency and soldierly ability.
There being no further business the Board adjourned at 1.40 P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Citadel Academy
Charleston December 16th 1902
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Visitors which which according to Regulation #43 should have occurred on the 9th inst was postponed ‘till today by a joint letter signed by all members addressed to the Chairman (see files)
There were present at 12 noon, the hour of meeting, Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman, Maj J. J. Lucas, Mr O Shepard, Gen’l Floyd, and Mr Altamont Moses – In the absence of Maj Blythe, Secretary, Mr Moses was requested to act as Secretary – The minutes of the Board of the meetings of the 1st August and 19th September were read and confirmed.
The act of the Chairman in postponing the Annual Meeting from the 9th to the 16th was approved, the Board here took a recess –
The Corps of Cadets was inspected and passed in review – The quarters of the Cadets, as well as the several offices, were then inspected
The Board again convened in the office of the Superintendent – The Report of the Committee appointed at the meeting of the 19th September on the selection of a Commandant of Cadets was read as follows –
“A meeting of the Committee to nominate a Commandant, for appointment by the War Dep’t of the U S Army, was held this day at 12 M, at the Citadel – Present Maj C. S. Gadsden, Chr’m, Adjt Gen’l Floyd and Maj J. J. Lucas – The Chairman read strong testimonies in favor of Captains McMaster, Yates, Parker and Simons, and letters from Captains Yates and Parker, withdrawing their names as candidates – A letter from Cap’t Jervey’s father, was the only application made in his behalf – On motion of Maj Lucas it was unanimously agreed, to submit the names of Capt George H. McMaster – 24th Infantry
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Capt W. S. Simons – 6th Infantry and Capt Eugene P. Jervey – 6th Cavalry, preference being given, in the order named. The Chairman, Maj Gadsden, was requested to communicate this action to the Secretary of War. The Committee then adjourned
J. J. Lucas
Acting Secretary
The Annual Report of the Board of Visitors was read by Chairman and adopted as the report of the Board (see printed report)
The Report of the Executive Committee on beneficiary scholarships (appointed at the meeting of August 1st) was read and approved (see file E)
The Report of the Superintendent from 1st October to 16th December was read, submitting documents –
First – Bid of W. F. Paddon, water closets, no action by Board
Second – Maj Bond’s proposition as to curriculum – referred to Faculty and Superintendent Education to report on at June Meeting 1903 –
Third – Schedule of Recitations – received as information –
Fourth – Roll of Cadets admitted October 1902
Names Pay Benef County
1 Atkinson B. H. P Marion
2 Auld F. G. P Richland
3 Baum D. H. P Kershaw
4 Blake G. S. P Anderson
5 Blake W. A. P Anderson
6 Blank E. J. P Charleston
7 Brown E. B. B Anderson
8 Caldwell C. J. D. B Colleton
9 Colrin C. F. B Fairfield
10 Corcoran R. E. P Charleston
11 Craig J. O. P York
12 Cully F. B. B Richland
13 Dial H. P Laurens
14 Dick W. W. P Charleston
15 Dickson I. R. B York
16 Eadie R. D. P Charleston
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17 Eason F. Y. P Charleston
18 Edwards P. S. P Charleston Macon Ga
19 Fitts J. E. B Hampton
20 Folk J. W. B Georgetown
21 Gribben R. E. B Barnwell
22 Harby H. W. P Sumter
23 Harrison P. J. B Greenville
24 Hatzog R. B. B Bamberg
25 Hilliard J. C. B Lancaster
26 Holmes J. P. P Macon
27 Howe E. M. P Charleston
28 Irby J. L. M. B Laurens
29 Johnson J. H. P Barnwell
30 Jones C P Richland
31 Lane R. L. B Marion
32 Langston L. E. B Spartanburg
33 La Roche F. F. B Charleston
34 Libby W P Dorchester
35 Lowry J. G. B Chester
36 McDonald J E P Fairfield
37 McGee T. C. B Anderson
38 McKinney F. H. B Greenville
39 McSure J. J. B Chester
40 Moore R. C. B York
41 Moorer J. M. B Dorchester
42 Muncaster J. H. P Charleston
43 Muldrow C. W. P Florence
44 Oakes F. J. B Darlington
45 Pollitzer W. P. B Beaufort
46 Rogers J. C. B Marlboro
47 Roof C. A. B Lexington
48 Schofield A. D. P Macon Ga
49 Simons – J. W. B Charleston
50 Smith W. A. P Charleston
51 Smith H. G. P Orangeburg
52 Stevens H. H. B Berkley
53 Taylor K. F. B Chesterfield
54 Waring C P Richland
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55 Watkins E. M. P Anderson
56 White R. G. P Marion
57 Whitemire J. M. P Greenville
58 Wingo R. W. B Spartanburg
59 Wyche C C B Newberry
Fifth – Financial Statement
Referred to a Committee consisting of Mr Sheppard and Gen’l Floyd, who subsequently reported that after examination the books of the Quarter Master were found correct –
Sixth – Letter of Capt G. H. McMaster
Referred to Chairman for reply that the understanding was he was to be allowed no additional compensation –
Seventh – Letter of Maj J. T. Coleman for front quarters
The action of the Superintendent of this matter approved.
Eighth – Report of Committee on Library –
as to purchase of books, received as information
Heating and Lighting –
Resolved – That the Chairman of the Board be requested to employ an expert to look into the heating of the Academy, and that on receipt of the report of such expert the Chairman make a supplementary report to the Legislature, presenting the needs of the Academy in this matter, and that he also bring to the attention of the General Assembly the fact that the Fire Insurance on the building will expire on August 1st 1903, and ask that the sum of $1275- be appropriated for their insurance for five (5) years from that date.
At 2 30 pm the Board took a recess and reassembled in Superintendents office at 4 30 p.m –
Financial Statement
Report of the Committee on the
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Financial Statement having been made (as before noted) it was ordered that as this statement embraced the period from July 1st to December 1st the Chairman be authorized to examine the financial statement for the month of December before the closing report for the year be presented to the Legislature –
Arms and Equipment
Resolved – That this matter as referred to in the report of the Superintendent be referred to the Adjutant and Inspector General Floyd to take up with the War Department of the United States, and that particular attention be directed to the personal bonds given many years since by Governor Tillman, Gen’l Hagood Chairman of the Board of Visitors, and Col Gadsden, with the object of relieving these persons of their responsibility under the bond, and having the State of S.C. distribute to the Corps of Cadets its quota of arms as to other military bodies in the State –
Sergeant Congdon
Resolved – That Sergt Condon be paid $8.00 per additional from October 1st to assist the Quarter Master in such duties as may be assigned him by the Superintendent –
Case of Cadet J. W. Riley –
Letters from Hon Robt Aldrich and Mr W. A. Riley, the father, read, - and on motion it was – Resolved – That in reply to these letters it be stated that the Board have no power to waive the law in the payment of bond, but are willing to allow Cadet Riley four (4) years to pay his instalments –
Case of Cadet G. H. Mason –
His application having been read asking for Honorable discharge it was –
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Resolved – That his suspension be confirmed and Cadet dismissed
Annual Hop –
Invitation of the cadets was read and accepted.
Gymnasium
Mr Sheppard read the resolutions from the Association of Graduates in reference to a gymnasium asking that the action of the Association be presented to the Legislature by the Board of Visitors, on motion it was – Resolved – That in the judgement of the Board it would be better for such action of the Association of Graduates to be presented direct –
Christmas Holiday –
Resolved – That the exercises of the Institution be suspended during the x mas holidays and that those cadets, who desire be given leave from Reveille Saturday the 20th inst to Friday 2d January at midnight –
Type Writer –
Resolved – That the Superintendent be authorized to buy a Type Writer for use of the Academy, at a cost not to exceed Fifty dollars ($50)
Superintendents Salary –
Resolved – That the salary of Sup’t Coward be made $2500 – a year from the 1st October, provided the State appropriation for 1903 is made $25000 – otherwise salary to remain $2300 –
Adjournment
There bring no further business the Board adjourned at 7 PM –
J. E. Smith
Acting Secretary
At the Citadel
Charleston S.C.
June 27th 1902
Owing to the absence of the Chairman, Col Gadsden, on account of sickness, the meeting was called to order at 12.45 P.M. by Maj. Lucas, the senior member of the Board.
The following members were present:
Maj Lucas, Mr Lewis, Mr Blythe, Mr Sheppard, Governor McSweeney, General Floyd and Col. Aldrich. – 7.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Report of the Superintendent.
Col C. S. Gadsden
Chairman Board of Visitors
Dear Sir: In the partial report made to you on the 10th of December 1901 I showed that the total enrolment to that date was 129
One pay cadet received in January 1
Makes the total enrolment for the year 130
The following casualties have occurred:
By death, at home, in October 1
By Resignation at end of probation 12
By Dismissal 1
By Retirement 5
By Hon Discharge 2
By In Suspension 1 22
Living present in Barracks (66 “B”; 42 “P”) 108
Exposition
Shortly after your meeting in December our exhibit was placed in position in the north west part of the Palace of Agriculture and was cared for daily, Sundays excepted, until
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the close of the S.C.I-S & W.I. Exposition, by a detail of two cadets, one serving in the forenoon and the other in the afternoon.
The Exhibit was awarded a gold medal for Equipment and students work. The handsome picture of the Citadel drawn by Cadet T. I. Weston of the first class was very much admired, and has been presented to the Academy by him. As was foreseen the existence of the Exposition for six months in the City, causing a large influx of visitors, especially from all points parts of the State, greatly impaired the work of the Institution. The regular detail for attendance on our exhibit, the frequent imperative calls for service of the Corps on parades and other exercises made such inroads upon the time of the academic work that I felt it to be necessary to recommend that no Encampment be held. The most serious impairment, however, was the distraction of mind on part of the Cadets from the arrivals in the City of their parents and hosts of relatives. It was difficult and well nigh impossible for them to keep up to standard academic work, and much friction was felt by me in endeavoring to moderate the extravagant desires of both parents and cadets for frequent and unreasonable leaves of indulgence. In spite of all this stress on discipline
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and study, the usual courses have been accomplished fairly well, the esprit of the corps, with some individual exceptions, is healthy, and the discipline is good. That the educational value of the Exposition to the Cadets was great, goes without saying.
Laundry.
The laundry plant installed this year is now doing satisfactory work for the present size of the Corps. There was so much trouble at the start and some extra expenses to secure good work that the expenditures involved some draft on the academic funds outside the $1500.00 appropriated by the General Assembly of the State. The ordinary recurring expenses are about the same as the system previously employed. It will probably be necessary to supply a wide (shirt) body ironer before next spring.
A change from the open drying room to a sectional one would be of great advantage in economizing heat, but I am not yet prepared estimate the cost of the change.
Barracks &c.
The condition of the barracks is fairly good, with the exception of the bath rooms and water closet. The latter is the source of heavy expense annually on account of the yielding floor on which the
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basins are set. Nearly all the breakage is in the syphon neck which renders the basin at once unusable. The entire platform should be supported by an unyielding brick foundation. The bath room needs a new flooring and a general refitting.
Something should be done to render the chapel more attractive. With the exception of new seatings and an occasional coating of white wash nothing has been done to it since the rehabilitation of the institution nearly twenty years ago.
I regret to have to report that on the 12th of December an alarm of fire arising from a defective hearth took place; but the discovery being prompt very little damage occurred. On the 11th of January a much more serious affair took place. The fire started in the lamp room on the ground floor in which were all the recently filled lamps, and a half barrel of oil. The prompt arrival of the chemical engine of the City Fire Department prevented what might have been a most disastrous result. As it was the loss was estimated at $427.00 which was promptly paid by the insurance companies interested. It is thought that some cadet who did not go into supper, went into the lamp room to get his lamp, which he probably lighted and then carelessly threw the half extinguished
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match on the floor and went to his room. Sergeant Condon who has always had charge of the lamp room and personally filled and gave out the lamps, was ill at his home, and his duties had been performed by one of the mess hall servants, who inadvertently left the door of the lamp room unlocked when he went to wait on his table at supper. These occurrences serve to emphasize what I have, in previous reports, said on the subject of heating and lighting this large building by some system less fraught with danger, and ultimately less expensive than that now in use.
Health.
Up to March the health of the Corps was good, but about the middle of March both measles and mumps appeared. Of the former two cases occurred, both made good recovery and the diseases did not spread although there were about forty other cadets who were not immune. Of the mumps we have had eighteen cases occurring in groups of two to four at a time, at intervals extending to the present time. The last case is now out if the hospital but not quite fit for duty. There were about sixty cadets, who, according to their statements, had never had this disease. We had
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one severe case of inflammatory rheumatism, which has left the subject, Cadet Register of the fourth class, with heart somewhat affected. While he is at present able to keep up with his classes, he is not yet fit for military duty. His case, and the cases of Cadet Metts, heart disease, and Cadet Roberts, the same with increasing goitre [sic] require some special action by your Board, as they are all beneficiary cadets. The foregoing Record, however, gives no adequate idea of the sick record shown by the hospital books. An inspection of this might, probably would, give the impression that the Institution had become a kind of public infirmary. The physician has no absolute tests beyond the thermometer, the stethoscope and certain obvious physical signs; he must largely rely for his diagnosis upon the statements of the subject. Where the latter is at all inclined to simulate or exaggerate the physician must accept the statement or charge the patient with fraud or falsehood.
A free hospital, with free medical attendance, free medicines, free special diet and free opportunity to shirk work is too tempting a place for the idler and malingerer to avoid. The cost of drugs, special diet and service very largely adds to our item of miscellaneous expenses.
Perhaps the evil would be very much abated by a fixed rate of charges
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for all expenses in the medical department beyond the physical examinations and prescriptions.
Base Ball Team
I regret to state that I was forced to disband the Base Ball team this year in consequence of the violation of a rule of the article of agreement of the Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association of South Carolina, of which this Institution is a member. Those rules were made largely for the benefit of our cadets, the object being to place them on some degree of equality with students of other colleges in matters of athletic contests by ruling out anything like professionalism and confining the contests to bona fide students. The manager of the team, Cadet F. C. Marshall, and the Captain, Cadet L. N. Fishburne, persisted in playing a game with a Cadet on their team who was not qualified under the rules, in defiance of the warning and prohibition made by the Athletic Committee of the Faculty. As I could not treat this action as insubordination under the Academic Regulations, I published an order disbanding the team. In this connection I submit the accompanying recommendation of the Academic Board.
I take pleasure in handing to you a letter from Col J. C. Lynes Prof of Chemistry, donating to the
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Academy a large number of books and pieces of scientific apparatus. The books were placed in position the Library last October and the apparatus was turned into the laboratory stock last January. This generous gift will doubtless receive proper recognition from the Board of Visitors.
The following proceedings and recommendations of the Academic Board are respectfully submitted:
x x x x x x x
Reports of Professors – The Superintendent has had charge of the instruction of the 1st class in Moral Science, the work embracing text book of on Natural Theology and Christian Evidences, with lectures; and in Political Science embracing text book on State and Federal Constitutions, with lectures. He has also taught the class in Military Field Engineering and Military Law and the Law of War. Some of the practical work done by the members of the class out of such material as could be found, was placed in the exhibit at the Exposition. Much more could have been made, especially in the way of military bridges of different types, but, owing to the space arrangements the scale upon they would have to be reduced would have rendered them mere toys. There was enough however to illustrate the practical character of the course.
Very Respectfully
Asbury Coward
Supt.
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Report of Maj Cummings –
To Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir: I have the honor to make the following Report of the work done under my direction during the academic year about to close.
The First Class was divided in two sections, and each section came to me three times a week throughout the year. The text book studies was [illegible] Manual of English Prose Literature. The members of the class worked well, and I feel that I can trace to this study appreciable increase in their power of criticism and original composition. In addition each member of the class has submitted and delivered an original oration each month.
The Second Class came to me daily throughout the year. The subjects studied were English Literature, American Literature, Intellectual Philosophy and select plays of Shakespeare. Monthly essays have been handed in by the members of this class. Their progress in their studies has been very good.
The Third Class came to me daily throughout the year. Their studies were in General History, Logic and Composition and Rhetoric. They made satisfactory progress in these studies.
I submit herewith the report of Lieut J. W. Cantey who had charge of
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the Fourth Class.
Respectfully submitted
St James Cummings
Maj & Prof of Eng Lit. & Hist.
Report of Major Thomas.
Col Asbury Coward Supt
Dear Sir: I have the honor to make the following report for the Department of Mathematics and Engineering.
The Fourth Class was instructed in Algebra and Geometry by Major Bond.
The Third Class commenced the session with Trigonometry for the first time. Four months was given to it, the last month being given to Spherical Trigonometry. Crockett’s text book was used. – The next four months was devoted to Surveying. More field practice was given than heretofore. The class was taken out on the Square on eighteen days for using instruments. The area of the square was determined by each member of the class from the notes of the survey made by the Instructor with the assistance of the class. Railway curves were staked out, leveling was done, and the use of the transit, compass, level, sextant and plane table was demonstrated by actual practice. The direction of a true meridian was laid down on Marion Square by two observations at night on Polaris
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and by two altitudes of the sun taken by day.
The class accomplished a course in Theory of Equations during June. The text book in Surveying was Raymond’s Plane Surveying, used for the first time this year.
The Second Class used again the text book on Analytic Geometry, written especially for the needs of students in an engineering course, as emphasis is laid upon the application of the subject. The book used in Calculus treated the subject in a logical and concise manner, and gives in their essential features the three methods used in the Calculus. Especially attention was given to those processes that are of practical use in Physics and Engineering.
The First Class commenced the session with Analytic Mechanics, three months being given to it. Strengths of Materials and Stresses in Structures was studied for the next two months. – Hydromechanics also had two months given to it. The last two months was devoted to Elements of [illegible] Engineering. This last was introduced this year by shortening the time of the other subjects to some extent. It gives training and information valuable not to the engineer only but to every citizen.
With the exception of the Fourth Class, all the classes were under
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my instruction.
Respectfully submitted
Robt G. Thomas
Maj & Prof of Math & Engineering
Report of Maj Mazyck
To Col Asbury Coward Supt.
Sir: - I beg leave to make the following report as to the classes under my [illegible] during the past school year.
The courses designed at the beginning of the session have been thoroughly accomplished, in fact the academic session being somewhat prolonged there has been opportunity for valuable review and drill work.
The final examinations with two or three exceptions have been satisfactory and on the whole the years work has been very gratifying.
Very Respectfully
P. P. Mazyck
Maj & Prof Mod Languages
Report of Major Bond
Col Asbury Coward, Supt.
Sir: I respectfully submit herewith my report of the work done under my instruction in book keeping, astronomy, drawing, and mathematics.
The First Class completed the usual course in book keeping March 1st. Five members of this class did double work from Oct 1st until January 1st in order to complete some
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sets for the Citadel exhibit at the Exposition.
The First Class has come to me in two alternating sections in astronomy for the past four months, completing Todds text book in that subject.
The Second Class has been engaged throughout the year, every other day, in Lewis Elementary Machine Drawing and Design. In a system like ours, in which all students are required to take the same course, those who show special aptitude on certain lines do not have the opportunity of doing much extra work in these lines. Especially is this true in a subject which comes on alternating days, one week three times, and the next week twice. In this latter week it is not infrequently happens that cadets are absent sick or on duty one of the days, and consequently the subject receives their attention that week for only one hour. Their progress, therefore, cannot be satisfactory. The difference between students is very marked also, some showing great talent for engineering studies and others exhibiting an entire lack of interest and ability in those subjects. It seems a pity that an adjustment cannot be made which, while not radically by affecting our system, would yet permit an arrangement of the First
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Class studies into two or more groups and thereby enable our student to do better work in certain lines by giving more time to them.
The Third Class has been engaged for the year, three hours one week, and two the next, in projection drawing, perspective and topographical drawing, and has completed the usual course. The need for a set of lockers in connection with the drawing department, where students can keep their drawings and drawing instruments has been urgent for some years past. I respectfully urge that you will obtain the authority of the Board of Visitors for turning the small section room now occupied by the Tactical Officer into the drawing department by removing the wooden partition; and the construction of the necessary cases for the drawing instruments.
The Fourth Class has recited to me in two sections every day throughout the entire session. I was not able to complete the entire amount of work with them which was expected, and they will have to do some work in both Algebra and Geometry next session. One third of the members of this class whom we accepted on probation in October last were not prepared to take up the studies of our Fourth Class, and consequently had to “retire”. The remarkable fact in this connection is that the deficient
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students were all pay cadets, showing that a mis-apprehension as to the scope of the curriculum at the Citadel exists in the minds of its patrons. A review of the list of our graduates will similarly reveal that the percentage of pay cadets to complete our course is very small. That there is more than one reason for this, I am aware, but that the principal one is the acceptance of illy [sic] prepared applicants, I am convinced. It is the experience of all the other colleges in the State, and I hope that our recent action in adopting the Constitution of the Association of Colleges of South Carolina will be endorsed by the Board of Visitors, for one of the principal objects of this Association is the correction of the evil of students applying for admission to college when they should still be in the common schools
O J Bond
Major, Post Adjutant, Prof Drawing, and Astronomy, Associate Prof of Math.
Report of Major Lynes
Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir: - I have the honor to hand you the following Report for the Department of Chemistry
The course embraces the study of the fundamental ideas of chemical science. The object is to set forth
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clearly by lectures and laboratory work these principles and their application to the arts and industries. The lectures are supplemented by practical laboratory work, in which the students are required to perform such experiments and prepare such chemicals as will impress the principles of the science.
To do this the Third Class began Remsens Introduction to Chemistry in October consuming five hours a week until April. It then entered upon the study of Qualitative Analysis using the professor’s manual and Jone’s Qualitative Chemical Analysis. The remainder of the session, two months, was consumed in this work and during the entire session satisfaction was given as no man failed to make to make the required average.
In October the Second Class began Qualitative Analysis and consuming five hours a week ended in January. An exhibition of their work in the preparation of chemically pure salts and reagents was made at the S. C. I. S & W I. Exposition, and, receiving the very high commendation from educators and business men, aided, no doubt, in winning the gold medal given for “Equipment and Student Work.”
The texts studied by this class are Jones Qualitative Analysis, Laboratory Manual of Professor and [illegible] Practique D’Analyse
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[illegible words].
The study of Geology was taken up by the senior or graduating class in January, and consumed five hours a week until the close of the session. The course is intended to familiarize the student with geological processes thus embracing the early physical conditions of the earth; chemical and physical characteristics of rock forming minerals; division of geologic time, life and continental development. Geological sections, both horizontal and vertical, were drawn and described by members of the class, fossils, characteristics of each age and geological formation or system, were studied from actual specimens; and, observation made of the splendid exhibits of a scientific character at the Charleston Exhibition greatly facilitated the end to be attained in the study of Geology. The text used is Scotts Introduction to Geology, the works of Dana, Geikie, Le Conte and the lectures of the professor for reference. No member of the class has failed on either monthly or general average.
I have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
J. Colton Lynes Ph. D.
Prof Chem & Geol.
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Report of Captain Coleman
To Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir, - I have the honor to make the following Report:
The Fourth Class recited to me daily in two sections throughout the year. We completed the usual course in Physiology by January 15th, and then began an elementary book on Physics taking those subjects that will be especially useful in the course which this class undertakes next year.
The Second Class began the subject of Advanced Physics about January 15th. This class has had daily recitations on laboratory exercises. The practical work in the laboratory began about April 1st, and opportunity has been given for four hours works per week in the mornings, and one and a half hours in the afternoons to such students as desired to do so.
I am pleased with the spirit with which some of this class have worked. It is developing in them clearness, precision and a grasp of ideas scarcely attainable by any other means.
The First Class also had advanced Physics from October until about January 15th reciting daily in two sections. While several of this class did well, yet I must
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report a number of exceptions. Work in this course begins in the mid-year of the second class and continues until the corresponding time of the first class. It has been customary to average the grade in Physics with those made in an allied department thus giving opportunity for students to pass up without doing satisfactory work in one of these subjects – [illegible] on what is considered the more difficult subject and making it up on an easier one. This needs to be remedied, and I therefore suggest that the grades made in any one department should not be combined with those made in another or an allied department.
In this way we can require students to secure that general development which it is our aim to furnish.
Very Respectfully
J. T Coleman
Capt & Prof Physics
Report of Lieut Cantey as Tactical Officer.
To Col Asbury Coward Supt
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report as Tactical Officer:
The Second Class completed satisfactorily the prescribed course in Military Science and Tactics.
The Third Class completed satisfac-
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torily their course in signaling with flags (we have no serviceable heliographs).
I believe the battalion has attained a proficiency in close order and such extended order drill as is possible on our drill ground, certainly up to the standard of the last few years. The practice of “The Service of Security and Information” which is so thoroughly gone through with every year, has had to be omitted almost entirely this season owing to the facts that we could not get transportation to the country and have missed the opportunity afforded by encampment.
Our opportunity has been barely enough to illustrate all the principles without chance for practice. This is a source of much regret as I regard this as one of the most essential features of the department. I am sorry to report that I do not think the discipline good.
I would earnestly recommend the adoption of a dress hat, and suggest as a suitable pattern one very similar to the hat used here in former years; the principal difference is that the back of the new hat is a little straighter up. These hats are durable. A cadet need use only one during his cadetship. The appearance of a battalion in dress uniform is spoiled by a flat forage cap.
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I would further recommend that we adopt the new army regulation training for the khaki for the coming year. The new regulation is just out.
I availed myself of the opportunity to visit West Point last summer as soon as the information reached me and remained there until the Corps left for Buffalo. Through the courtesy of Capt Jno. M. Jenkins, formerly Comd’t of Cadets at this Academy, now Instructor in the Department of Modern Languages at West Point, I was afforded very favorable opportunities for observation and gaining information. It has been, I believe, of great practical benefit to me. Money not used for expenses was returned in October.
Very respectfully & obediently submitted
J. W. Cantey
Lieut & Tactical Officer.
Report of Lieut Cantey as Asst in English.
To Maj St James Cummings
Prof Eng Lit & Hist.
Sir: - I have the honor to submit the following report of work done under my direction in the department of English during the session 1901-02.
The Fourth Class, with a few exceptions, completed with a fair degree of proficiency the courses in History and Grammar prescribed for that
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class. In addition to this weekly compositions were required.
Very respectfully & obediently submitted
J. W. Cantey
Asst in English.
A letter from J. Colton Lynes, donating certain books and apparatus to the Academy was read by the Superintendent.
Communications by the Supt. and the members of the Executive Com. of the Bd. of Visitors were read, and the action of the Ex. Com. in dispensing with the annual encampment on account of the interference of the Exposition with the regular work of the Academy, was ratified.
A motion was made by Mr Lewis that the acting Chairman telegraph Col Gadsden, the Chm. of the Board, and express the sympathy of the Board for him in his illness, and their hope of his speedy recovery. Unanimously carried.
At 2 P.M. adjourned until 10.00 AM Saturday –
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Saturday June 28th 1902.
The Board met at 10 A.M. with Maj. Lucas presiding.
There were present, Maj. Lucas, Mr Sheppard, Mr Lewis, Mr Blythe & Gen Floyd – 5.
The matters of water supply, heating and lighting, which were referred to the Ex. Com. at a previous meeting, were continued on account of the absence of Col Gadsden, Chm of that Committee.
The following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
“Resolved, That the thanks of the Board of Visitors be extended to the faculty and students of the Academy for the creditable exhibition made by them at the S. C. I. S & W. I. Exposition, and especially to Cadet Thomas I. Weston of the First Class for the handsome drawing of the S. C. M. A. made by him an [sic] exhibited at the Exposition”.
The recommendation made by the Supt in his Report as to repairs to the water closet, bath rooms, and chapel was referred to the Chairman of the Board of Visitors, the Superintendent and the Quartermaster with power to take such action as they may think proper.
The recommendation of the Supt as to sick cadets was received as information and the consideration of the matter postponed until the meeting in December.
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The following Resolution was passed with reference to the action of the Supt. in disbanding the base ball team:
“Resolved: That the Board of Visitors pronounce the conduct of Cadet T. C. Marshall, Manager, and Cadet L. N. Fishburne, Capt., in persisting in playing on the team an ineligible member in the game against Davidson College, as reprehensible and prejudicial to good order and military discipline.
Resolved further, That the Superintendent be instructed to publish these resolutions in orders at dress parade.”
Resolution unanimously adopted with the exception of Gen. Floyd who asked to be excused from voting.
Upon motion the Faculty was authorized and empowered to regulate all matters pertaining to athletics in the Academy.
The action of the Academic Board in adopting the Constitution of the Association of Colleges of South Carolina, thereby making the Academy a member of the said Association, was ratified.
The following was unanimously adopted:
“Resolved, That the salaries and rank of the Superintendent and Professors of the Academy be fixed as follows, commencing October 1st 1902:
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Col. Coward, Superintendent 2300.00
Maj. Cummings, Prof Hist & Eng Lit 1700.
Maj Thomas, Prof Math & Engineering 1700
Maj Mazyck, Prof Mod. Languages 1700
Maj Bond, Prof Drawing & Astronomy & Associate Prof of Math. 1700
Maj Coleman, Prof of Physics 1200
Maj Lynes, Prof of Chemistry 1200
Capt Cantey, Tactical Officer 1000
Dr Parker, Surgeon 400
Lieut White, Quartermaster 900
The change with reference to the course of study, made by Maj Bond in his report, was referred to the Chrm. Of the Board, and the Supt., with power to make the change if they think it a desirable one.
The same disposition was made of the recommendation of Lieut Cantey with reference to the change in the caps and uniforms of the Cadets.
In reply to a question of the Act. Chrm. the Superintendent reported that the appropriation made for the library has not yet been drawn upon but will be used during the summer.
At 2.05 P.M. the Board took recess until 4. P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Saturday June 28th 1902.
Board called to order at 4 P.M. by the Acting Chairman, with the same members present who were present at the morning session, and Col Aldrich who was absent at that session.
The petition of Mr J. E. Smith asking that he be refunded $50.00 of the fund appropriated by the City of Charleston for the maintenance of beneficiary cadets from the City, was refused by the Board. The Supt was instructed to inform the City Authorities that on account of the reduction in the tuition of Cadets from $300 to $250 that the City of Charleston would be allowed six beneficiary cadets to be supported by the City appropriation of $1500 instead of five as heretofore allowed them.
After witnessing the company competitive drill, the individual drill for the “Star of the West” medal, and the Dress Parade, the Board took recess until 9 P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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June 28th 1902.
Board met at 9 P.M.
Present Maj Lucas, Mr Lewis, Mr Blythe Mr Sheppard and General Floyd – 5
The correspondence between the Supt. and Mr Alex. M. McIver, father of ex-Cadet W. W. McIver was read.
Mr McIver asked that the record of his son who had been turned back to the next succeeding class, failed to return and was noted on the Register as “Dismissed Deficient”, be changed to “Permitted to Retire” or “Honorably Discharged”. After a careful consideration of the matter the Secretary was instructed to inform Mr McIver that because of numerous precedents the Board found itself unable to grant the request.
The case of Cadet W. S. Harrison was considered by the Board.
Cadet Harrison had been reported for making false official answer, and after an investigation of the case the Superintendent had suspended him from the Academy and recommended that he be dismissed.
The action of the Superintendent was approved, his recommendation adopted and Cadet Harrison dismissed from the Academy.
A letter was read from Mr A H Marchant a graduate of the class of 1896, who had failed to make an
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average of 85%, asking that he be granted the Degree of B.S. conferred upon certain graduates of the Academy.
The faculty having established the rule that only those graduates of the Academy who had made an average of 85% for the four years course, were entitled to a degree, the request of Mr Marchant was refused.
The following extracts from the Minutes of the Academic Board were acted upon.
(1) Moved That all the members of the First Class, except Cadet Fitzsimmons, be graduated. Cd.
(2) Moved, That Cadets Russell, Craft, Wonson, Weston and Bethea, having attained an average of 85% or more on the four years course be granted the Degree of Bachelor of Science. Cd
(3) Moved, That Cadet Fitzsimmons, deficient on the First Class course, and deficient on the four years course, be discharged without a diploma.
(4) Moved, That all the members of the Second Class except Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster be advanced. Cd.
(5) Moved, That Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster be not advanced. Cd.
(6) Moved, That all the members of the Third Class except Cadets Mikell and Barron be advanced. Cd.
(7) Moved, That Cadets Mikell and Barron be not advanced.
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(8) Moved, That all the members of the Fourth Class except Cadets Sanders and Simpson be advanced. Cd.
(9) Moved, That Cadets Sanders and Simpson be not advanced. Cd.
Deficient Cadets
First Class.
Cadet Fitzsimmons made an average for the year of 9.74.
For the four years he made 484.76, whereas 520 was required.
Second Class
Cadet Workman Genl. Ave 9.73
Cadet Still, R. Genl. Ave 9.88
Cadet Brand Genl. Ave 9.43
Cadet McMaster Genl. Ave 9.60
Third Class
Cadet Mikell Genl Ave 9.69
Cadet Barron Genl Ave 9.98
Fourth Class
Cadet Sanders Eng 3.86 Phys 5.67 Genl Ave 6.50
Cadet Simpson Math 5.44 Genl Ave 9.01.
Recommendations (1) and (2) were adopted.
As to (3) Mr Lewis moved that the recommendation of the Faculty be adopted. Seconded by Blythe.
Aye – Lucas, Lewis Blythe – 3
Nay – Sheppard 1
Not Voting – Floyd 1
The motion was, therefore carried.
(4) & (5) In as much as the Exposition had greatly interfered with the work at the Academy, the Board by a unanimous vote decided not to enforce for this year the rule requiring a Cadet to have a
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general average of 10 for promotion, but that all cadets having made the average of 9, previously required, should be promoted.
The recommendations of the Faculty as to Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster were not adopted in as much as those Cadets had an average considerably greater than 9, and they were therefore advanced.
(6) & (7) For the same reasons the recommendation was not adopted and Cadet Mikell and Barron were advanced.
(8) & (9) The consideration of these two recommendations was deferred until the meeting on Monday.
It being near the hour of twelve the Board adjourned to meet again Monday morning at 10 oclock
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Monday June 30th 1902
Board met at 10 A.M.
Present Maj Lucas, Act. Chrm., Messrs Lewis & Blythe and General Floyd – 4
The appeals of Cadets S. F. Utsey and Cadet E. N. Mittle were dismissed and the action of the Superintendent approved.
The following, introduced by Mr Lewis was adopted:
Resolved: That the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry and Geology, be, and they are hereby declared to be, separate and distinct departments, and that the standing of Cadets in one department for passing shall be determined irrespective of his standing in the other.
Resolved further, That this Resolution shall take effect October 1st 1902.
The following supplemental Report was filed by the Faculty:
The Academic Board failed to make an important distinction between certain cadets reported to the Board of Visitors as deficient and begs to supplement that Report with the following statement:
Cadets Workman, Still R., Brand and McMaster, Mikell, Harley, are deficient only on a general average of 10. (Cadet Harley by an oversight was not previously reported, but he is deficient on the
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general average, having only 9.90).
The following two cadets, however, are deficient under three Academic requirements:
(1) They failed to make the required minimum mark of 5 out of 15 in each subject on the final examination.
(2) They failed to make the required minimum average of 7.5 out of 15 in each department for the year.
(3) They failed to make the general average of 10 out of 15 as required.
The following table exhibits the averages of these two cadets, red ink indicating a failure to attain the required mark, - from which it appears that these Cadets are not prepared to go on with their class, and the Academic Board, therefore, respectfully recommend that Cadet Sanders be dismissed for deficiency and Cadet Simpson be turned back.
[See table on original document.]
The Recommendation of the Faculty was adopted, Cadet Sanders dismissed and Cadet Simpson turned back.
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The Supt reported the following
Vacancies in State Bfcy Scholarships
No Cause
Anderson 2 Graduation T. H. Russell, E. R. Tucker
Barnwell 1 Graduation B. M. Thomson
Beaufort 1 Graduation W. E. Hutson
Berkeley 1 Graduation E. E. Ballentine
Charleston 2 Graduation F. S. Miller, W. S. Fitzsimmons (Dis)
Chester 2 Graduation G. H. Miller, A. H. Cross
Chesterfield 1 Graduation A. T. Davis
Colleton 1 Graduation L. N. Fishburne
Darlington 1 Graduation T. E. Wilson
Dorchester 1 Graduation S. F. Utsey
Fairfield 1 Graduation B. J. Robinson
Georgetown 1 Death T. G. Bath
Greenville 2 Graduation H. E. Raines, D. K. Humphreys
Hampton 1 Graduation J. W. Manuel
Lancaster 1 Graduation J. M. Beaty
Laurens 1 Graduation C. E. Daniel
Lexington 1 Graduation C. C. Craft
Marlboro 1 Graduation L. A. McLeod
Marion 1 Graduation S. L. Bethea
Newberry 1 Graduation E. N. Mittle
Richland 1 Graduation T. I. Weston
Spartanburg 2 Graduation G. L. Rea – (W. S. Harrison Expld)
York 2 Graduation T. C. Marshall, J. L. Gardner
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Board took recess in order to attend Commencement Exercises of the Academy held at Hibernian Hall
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Monday June 30th 1902.
Board met at 4 P.M.
Present Maj Lucas, Act Chrm., Messrs Lewis & Blythe and Gen Floyd – 4.
The following was adopted:
Resolved, That action upon the request of the Superintendent to the Board to rescind the increase in his salary made at this meeting, be deferred until another meeting of the Board.
The fact that the change in salary of the Superintendent was the unanimous action of 7 members of the Board and there are now present only 4 induces the Board to pass the aforesaid resolution.
Also the following: -
Resolved that the thanks of the Board of Visitors be and they are hereby tendered to Major J. C. Lynes for his generous gift of books and scientific apparatus to the Academy.
The thanks of the Board were by a unanimous vote extended to the Acting Chairman for the able courteous and considerate manner in which he has presided over the meetings at the present session of the Board.
All the business of the Board having been transacted, at 5 P.M. it adjourned to meet again on Friday August 1st 1902, at Columbia S.C.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Columbia Hotel
Columbia S. C.
August 1st 1902.
Pursuant to call of Maj. J. J. Lucas, Acting Chairman, the Board of Visitors met at the Columbia Hotel, Columbia S. C. on Friday August 1st 1902 at 12 M. Present Maj. J. J. Lucas Acting Chairman, Mr. Orlando Sheppherd, Governor McSweeny., Supt. of Education McMahan, and Mr. W. W. Lewis, Acting Secretary.
The Board at once proceeded to consider the various applications for permits to contest for vacancies in the beneficiary cadetships in the various counties, and ordered permits to be given the following:
Anderson: T. D. [illegible], E. P. King, F. L. Kay, J. W. Elgin, E. B. Brown, O. B. Anderson, R. L. Templeton, W. H. McFall, J. M. McConn, T. C. McGee, J. H. Reid, W. A. Sanders, J. G. Horton.
Barnwell: R. E. Gribben, and J. H. Hammond.
Berkeley: O. F. Connor and G. J. Smith H. H. Stevens
Beaufort: U. P. Pollitzer and S. I. Bond.
Charleston: J. W. Simons Jr., W. B. Porcher, F. F. La Roche, H. E. Cantwell, Holmes Simons, R. D. Eadie
Chester: R. F. Boyd, J. A. B. Boyd, G. M. Boyd, W. O. Pressley, L. B. Groeschel, J. R. Hamilton, D. S. Hollis, T. H. Moffett, W. A. Latimer Jr., J. J. McLure
Upon motion of Mr. Orlando Shepherd the consideration of the remainder of the applications was referred to the executive committee for action.
The following communication from Mr. W. A. Riley was read to the Board by the Chairman
Fairfax, S. C., July 28, 1902.
Col. Asbury Coward,
Supt. S.C.M.A.
Charleston, S.C.
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Dear Sir:
My son, James Wilson Riley, has been admitted as a cadet at West Point. I respectfully ask that you take such steps as to have him honorably discharged from Citadel as beneficiary cadet from Bamberg County.
Yours very truly,
W. A. Riley.
Endorsed as follows:
Hd. Qtrs. S. C. Military Academy.
July 30, 1902.
Respectfully forwarded. “B” Cadet, Bamberg Co., 2d Class. Has had two years tuition and maintenance. Application for Honorable Discharge. Record Satisfactory.
Asbury Coward, Supt.
Upon motion the following resolution in relation to the foregoing application was passed:
Resolved: That Cadet J. W. Riley, a beneficiary cadet from Bamberg County, be honorably discharged from the S.C.M. Academy, to enter in order that he may enter West Point, upon condition that he, within three years after graduation from West Point, or his discharge therefrom, fulfill the conditions of his matriculation bond.”
Wednesday September 10th 1902 was fixed as the day for holding the competitive examinations throughout the State for vacancies in beneficiary cadetships.
Upon motion it was decided to receive applications to fill vacancy in beneficiary cadet from Bamberg County caused by resignation of Cadet Riley up to noon on the 25th of August, 1902.
There being no further business the Board adjourned.
W. W. Lewis,
Act. Secretary
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S. C. Military Academy
Charleston S. C.
Sept 19th 1902.
Pursuant to the call of the Chairman of the Board met at the Citadel at 12 M.
Present, Col. Gadsden, Maj Lucas, Mr. Blythe, Gen Floyd, Col Aldrich and Col Moses.
The Chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the prospects and advisability of securing an officer of the U. S. Army to fill the position of Commandant, and read a communication from himself to the members of the Executive Committee. The communication showed the existing status, and that the matter in question was one that required for its consideration the presence of the full Board.
A letter from Senator Tillman was read stating that there was a limited number of Army Officers to be detailed for Military Colleges & stating that if the Board made the request he could probably secure such a detail for the Citadel.
Application of Capt Yates for the position was read.
After a full discussion by the Board the following resolution offered by Col. Aldrich was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the subject of applying
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to the War Department for the assignment of an Army officer as Commandant of Cadets and Instructor in Tactics &c, be referred to a sub committee to be composed of Col Gadsden, Chrm., Maj Lucas and Gen. Floyd, with the power to act, - the intention being that the action be taken as soon as practicable.
The following Resolution, introduced by Mr Moses, was also unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the event of the assignment of an Army Officer as Commandant &c, that it be referred to the Superintendent to assign Capt. J. W. Cantey to duty on the Academic Board as will best serve the interests of the Institution, and the Board takes occasion to express its unqualified satisfaction with the admirable work done by Capt Cantey during the time he filled the position of Tactical Officer, which work has been of the highest degree of efficiency and soldierly ability.
There being no further business the Board adjourned at 1.40 P.M.
E. M. Blythe
Secty.
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Citadel Academy
Charleston December 16th 1902
The Annual Meeting of the Board of Visitors which which according to Regulation #43 should have occurred on the 9th inst was postponed ‘till today by a joint letter signed by all members addressed to the Chairman (see files)
There were present at 12 noon, the hour of meeting, Col. C. S. Gadsden, Chairman, Maj J. J. Lucas, Mr O Shepard, Gen’l Floyd, and Mr Altamont Moses – In the absence of Maj Blythe, Secretary, Mr Moses was requested to act as Secretary – The minutes of the Board of the meetings of the 1st August and 19th September were read and confirmed.
The act of the Chairman in postponing the Annual Meeting from the 9th to the 16th was approved, the Board here took a recess –
The Corps of Cadets was inspected and passed in review – The quarters of the Cadets, as well as the several offices, were then inspected
The Board again convened in the office of the Superintendent – The Report of the Committee appointed at the meeting of the 19th September on the selection of a Commandant of Cadets was read as follows –
“A meeting of the Committee to nominate a Commandant, for appointment by the War Dep’t of the U S Army, was held this day at 12 M, at the Citadel – Present Maj C. S. Gadsden, Chr’m, Adjt Gen’l Floyd and Maj J. J. Lucas – The Chairman read strong testimonies in favor of Captains McMaster, Yates, Parker and Simons, and letters from Captains Yates and Parker, withdrawing their names as candidates – A letter from Cap’t Jervey’s father, was the only application made in his behalf – On motion of Maj Lucas it was unanimously agreed, to submit the names of Capt George H. McMaster – 24th Infantry
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Capt W. S. Simons – 6th Infantry and Capt Eugene P. Jervey – 6th Cavalry, preference being given, in the order named. The Chairman, Maj Gadsden, was requested to communicate this action to the Secretary of War. The Committee then adjourned
J. J. Lucas
Acting Secretary
The Annual Report of the Board of Visitors was read by Chairman and adopted as the report of the Board (see printed report)
The Report of the Executive Committee on beneficiary scholarships (appointed at the meeting of August 1st) was read and approved (see file E)
The Report of the Superintendent from 1st October to 16th December was read, submitting documents –
First – Bid of W. F. Paddon, water closets, no action by Board
Second – Maj Bond’s proposition as to curriculum – referred to Faculty and Superintendent Education to report on at June Meeting 1903 –
Third – Schedule of Recitations – received as information –
Fourth – Roll of Cadets admitted October 1902
Names Pay Benef County
1 Atkinson B. H. P Marion
2 Auld F. G. P Richland
3 Baum D. H. P Kershaw
4 Blake G. S. P Anderson
5 Blake W. A. P Anderson
6 Blank E. J. P Charleston
7 Brown E. B. B Anderson
8 Caldwell C. J. D. B Colleton
9 Colrin C. F. B Fairfield
10 Corcoran R. E. P Charleston
11 Craig J. O. P York
12 Cully F. B. B Richland
13 Dial H. P Laurens
14 Dick W. W. P Charleston
15 Dickson I. R. B York
16 Eadie R. D. P Charleston
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17 Eason F. Y. P Charleston
18 Edwards P. S. P Charleston Macon Ga
19 Fitts J. E. B Hampton
20 Folk J. W. B Georgetown
21 Gribben R. E. B Barnwell
22 Harby H. W. P Sumter
23 Harrison P. J. B Greenville
24 Hatzog R. B. B Bamberg
25 Hilliard J. C. B Lancaster
26 Holmes J. P. P Macon
27 Howe E. M. P Charleston
28 Irby J. L. M. B Laurens
29 Johnson J. H. P Barnwell
30 Jones C P Richland
31 Lane R. L. B Marion
32 Langston L. E. B Spartanburg
33 La Roche F. F. B Charleston
34 Libby W P Dorchester
35 Lowry J. G. B Chester
36 McDonald J E P Fairfield
37 McGee T. C. B Anderson
38 McKinney F. H. B Greenville
39 McSure J. J. B Chester
40 Moore R. C. B York
41 Moorer J. M. B Dorchester
42 Muncaster J. H. P Charleston
43 Muldrow C. W. P Florence
44 Oakes F. J. B Darlington
45 Pollitzer W. P. B Beaufort
46 Rogers J. C. B Marlboro
47 Roof C. A. B Lexington
48 Schofield A. D. P Macon Ga
49 Simons – J. W. B Charleston
50 Smith W. A. P Charleston
51 Smith H. G. P Orangeburg
52 Stevens H. H. B Berkley
53 Taylor K. F. B Chesterfield
54 Waring C P Richland
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55 Watkins E. M. P Anderson
56 White R. G. P Marion
57 Whitemire J. M. P Greenville
58 Wingo R. W. B Spartanburg
59 Wyche C C B Newberry
Fifth – Financial Statement
Referred to a Committee consisting of Mr Sheppard and Gen’l Floyd, who subsequently reported that after examination the books of the Quarter Master were found correct –
Sixth – Letter of Capt G. H. McMaster
Referred to Chairman for reply that the understanding was he was to be allowed no additional compensation –
Seventh – Letter of Maj J. T. Coleman for front quarters
The action of the Superintendent of this matter approved.
Eighth – Report of Committee on Library –
as to purchase of books, received as information
Heating and Lighting –
Resolved – That the Chairman of the Board be requested to employ an expert to look into the heating of the Academy, and that on receipt of the report of such expert the Chairman make a supplementary report to the Legislature, presenting the needs of the Academy in this matter, and that he also bring to the attention of the General Assembly the fact that the Fire Insurance on the building will expire on August 1st 1903, and ask that the sum of $1275- be appropriated for their insurance for five (5) years from that date.
At 2 30 pm the Board took a recess and reassembled in Superintendents office at 4 30 p.m –
Financial Statement
Report of the Committee on the
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Financial Statement having been made (as before noted) it was ordered that as this statement embraced the period from July 1st to December 1st the Chairman be authorized to examine the financial statement for the month of December before the closing report for the year be presented to the Legislature –
Arms and Equipment
Resolved – That this matter as referred to in the report of the Superintendent be referred to the Adjutant and Inspector General Floyd to take up with the War Department of the United States, and that particular attention be directed to the personal bonds given many years since by Governor Tillman, Gen’l Hagood Chairman of the Board of Visitors, and Col Gadsden, with the object of relieving these persons of their responsibility under the bond, and having the State of S.C. distribute to the Corps of Cadets its quota of arms as to other military bodies in the State –
Sergeant Congdon
Resolved – That Sergt Condon be paid $8.00 per additional from October 1st to assist the Quarter Master in such duties as may be assigned him by the Superintendent –
Case of Cadet J. W. Riley –
Letters from Hon Robt Aldrich and Mr W. A. Riley, the father, read, - and on motion it was – Resolved – That in reply to these letters it be stated that the Board have no power to waive the law in the payment of bond, but are willing to allow Cadet Riley four (4) years to pay his instalments –
Case of Cadet G. H. Mason –
His application having been read asking for Honorable discharge it was –
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Resolved – That his suspension be confirmed and Cadet dismissed
Annual Hop –
Invitation of the cadets was read and accepted.
Gymnasium
Mr Sheppard read the resolutions from the Association of Graduates in reference to a gymnasium asking that the action of the Association be presented to the Legislature by the Board of Visitors, on motion it was – Resolved – That in the judgement of the Board it would be better for such action of the Association of Graduates to be presented direct –
Christmas Holiday –
Resolved – That the exercises of the Institution be suspended during the x mas holidays and that those cadets, who desire be given leave from Reveille Saturday the 20th inst to Friday 2d January at midnight –
Type Writer –
Resolved – That the Superintendent be authorized to buy a Type Writer for use of the Academy, at a cost not to exceed Fifty dollars ($50)
Superintendents Salary –
Resolved – That the salary of Sup’t Coward be made $2500 – a year from the 1st October, provided the State appropriation for 1903 is made $25000 – otherwise salary to remain $2300 –
Adjournment
There bring no further business the Board adjourned at 7 PM –
J. E. Smith
Acting Secretary
Citation
Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, “Minutes of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel, 1902,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed May 2, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1336.