Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1920
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498 BOARD OF TRUSTEES [July 12 Mr. John H. Harsch, of Peoria, in place of Mr. J. C. Wheatcroft, whose term has expired. Mr. P. D. Roark, of Macomb, in place of Mr. G. C. Lescher, deceased. On motion of M r . H o i t , these appointments were m a d e . NEW GENERAL ASSEMBLY SCHOLARSHIPS (30) A statement that the Legislature at its last session passed two new scholarship laws. One of these extends the present General Assembly scholarships to our professional schools. The other creates a new set of scholarships for men discharged from the service. This s t a t e m e n t was received for record. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY UNION IN EUROPE (31) A request from the American University Union in Europe for a contribution in addition to the annual membership fee. N o action was taken in this m a t t e r . DAMAGE* TO PAPER AND BOOKS IN T H E BASEMENT OF T H E ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (32) A statement that in the last week in June a severe and somewhat prolonged rain storm caused the backing up of water through the storm sewer into the basement where the printing plant is located. The direct damage to paper and books was slight, but some may be caused by mildew. The following damage was also done: Loss of % bale of rags 4 hours time cleaning presses 50% damage to rollers on one press 25% damage to rollers on Illini press 50% damage to set of Miehle Rollers 40%-50% damage to Platen Press and Colt Rollers. The damage arising from condensation of moisture on the delicate steel parts of machinery like the linotype machine is considerable. The above report was made to me by the Director of the Press, Mr. H. E. Cunningham, who is anxious to have a building erected for th§ Printing Press. This s t a t e m e n t was received Jjfbr record. INSURANCE OF FEDERAL PROPERTY (33) A statement that the War Department directs us to take out insurance for the full value of all government property issued to us, which is at present $95,000. The approximate cost of insurance for one year is $1,600. The University has already been required to file bond for the full value of this property and it seems to me that the request is unreasonable. Unless the Board directs otherwise, I shall make a protest to the War Department against this request and also against holding the University to accountability for missing military property which they insist shall be under the direction of the military commandant. I t was the opinion of the Board t h a t the Acting President should try to secure a change in the government policy in this matter.
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