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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

[October 18

Chapman and Cutler, Chicago. This firm r e p r e s e n t e d t h e University in legal matters relating to the airport, and reports on its services were made to the Board from time to time. This firm gave some services for a short time in relation to an accident compensation case; and it is now rendering services on the issuance of bonds connected with the construction of residence halls. Walter F. Dodd, Chicago. By special authorization of the Board, Mr. Walter F . Dodd was appointed to represent the University in the case of Sassetti et al. v. University of Illinois et al., in which case the constitutionality of the Public Accounting Act of 1043 is under attack. Arthur L. Barton, New York. By special action of the Board, Mr. Barton was appointed to represent the University in probate proceedings in the Edward C. Earl Estate, which is being probated in New York.

P A T E N T COUNSEL

T h e following firms have been employed as special counsel on patent matters by authorization of the present and previous Boards of Trustees. Since another member of the College of Law faculty, Professor M. I. Schnebly, is the law member of the faculty Committee on Patents, Dean H a r n o has had nothing to do with the employment of these firms but has included them in order to present a complete picture-of outside legal services performed during the past year. Brown, Jackson, Boettcher, and Dienner, Chicago. This firm was formerly retained by the University as Patent Counsel and is continuing to render services on cases previously referred to it which are still pending. N o new cases have been referred to this firm. Benton Baker, Chicago. Formerly retained as Patent Counsel for certain cases and still handling some unfinished business. Charles J. Merriam of the firm of Chritton, Wiles, Schroeder, Merriam, and Hofgren, Chicago, which is currently serving as Patent Counsel for the University.

On motion of Mr. Davis, the payment of these fees was authorized, and the Executive Committee was authorized to approve payment of the fee of Mr. Thomas L. Marshall, employed to conduct the hearing of Dr. Thomas E. Benner, when the statement is received.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS A N D DRAINAGE FOR HANGAR AT UNIVERSITY AIRPORT (7) The supervising engineer for the construction of the University of Illinois Airport submitted proposals for installations in connection with the erection of the hangar at the University of Illinois Airport as follows: Electrical Work. I have a proposal from the Wilson Electric Company of •Rockford, Illinois, to supply the electrical installations at the hangar. T h e John Felmley Company employed two electricians from this company to dismantle the electrical equipment at Grady, Arkansas, and these men will be sent to our airport to make the new installation. T h e price quoted is $1,048. I have inquired about this price, and feel that it is satisfactory. It would be impractical at this time to get plans and specifications ready to ask for bids on this contract. Since the company is familiar with the installation in great detail, we can avoid the expense of plans. I, therefore, recommend that I be authorized to accept the proposal of the Wilson Electric Company. Disposal System. W e have plans drawn for the temporary disposal system to provide for sanitary drainage from the hangar. T h e Chas. M. P o r t e r Company of Maywood, Illinois, is now engaged in doing the work in connection with the eastern drainage ditch and will have the necessary equipment, materials, and labor to expedite the installation of this temporary system. I do not have their written quotation at this time, but I am assured that it will not be in excess of $1,800. I have also checked this price, and am convinced that it is not out of line. I, therefore, request authority to accept the proposal of the Chas. M. Porter Company.