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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.

fSept. 8,

A F T E R N O O N SESSION, SEPTEMBER 8, 1903. The same members were present when the Board met after the recess as during the morning.

URBANA AND CHAMPAIGN RAILWAY, GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY.

The following resolution offered by Mr. Bullard was adopted:

Resolved, That the Board authorize the President of the Board to consent on the p a r t of the University to the granting of a new right of way for a single track to the Urbana and Champaign Bailway, Gas and Electric Company through Springfield avenue and University avenue upon agreement by the railroad company to convey by quit-claim deed all rights said company may have to the old right of way through the University grounds between the Metal Shops and the Wood Shop, and from Wright street to the eastern boundary of the University grounds and to one-half of said right of way from said boundary to Mathews avenue, and that the litigation now pending between the University and the Eailway Company be discontinued without costs to either party.

The following resolution offered by Mr. Nightingale and seconded by Mr. McLean was adopted:

Whereas, The Trustees of the University of Illinois have heard with deep sorrow of the death of Mrs. Thomas J . Smith, therefore Resolved, That we extend our profound sympathy to Captain Smith, our former associate in the Board of Trustees in this time of his bereavement. Resolved, That we remember the many kindnesses extended to this Board by Mrs. Smith, her unbounded hospitality, her sterling womanly qualities, and her benign influence as an intelligent, earnest, and devoted member of society. Resolved, That this minute be spread upon our records and a copy properly engrossed be presented to Captain Smith.

Mr. Weaver's bill of $78.60 for services as special master in chancery was ordered paid.

BUSINESS MANAGER'S REPORT.

The Business Manager presented his report which was referred to the Finance Committee. September 8, 1903. Mr. Frederick L. Hatch, President Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois:

S I R : — ] have the honor to hand you herewith the following financial statement and papers: ( Paper A is a statement of the current appropriations, J u n e 30, 1903. Paper B is a statement of the State appropriations, June 30, 1903. Paper C is a statement of the United States fund, J u n e 30, 1903. Paper E is a statement of the United States Agricultural Experiment Station appropriation, June 30, 1903. Paper F is a statement of the School of Pharmacy appropriations J u n e 30, 1903. Paper G is a statement of the College of Medicine appropriations, J u n e 30, 1903. Paper H is an estimate of receipts and expenses for the twelve months ending J u n e 30, 1904. Paper I is a list of appropriations the Board is requested to make a t this time. Paper L is a report of receipts for the three months ending J u n e 30, 1903.