The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-03-14
LOOKING OUT FOR A SITE
Bozeman People Taking the Proper
Action in Re the Agricul-
tural College.
A Desirable Site and Plenty of
Water to Be rendered
Free.
A Committee Appointed to Take Charge OF
the Matter-Going About 1t Ina
Proper Manner.

Special to Tho Independent.
BOHEMIAN. March IA large and enthu-
siastic meeting OF the citizens OF Bozemnn
and Gallatin valley was held In tho city
hall here this evening TO discuss the loca-
tion OF the agricultural college. The meet.
ing was presided over by Col. o. +. CHS
holm, who, in q neat speech. presented the
facts Of the selection of Bozeman for this
important institution. Speeches were m ad 6
by Col. G. G. Bradshaw, Hon. Caldwell
Edwards. T. j. Lynde, Peter Koch and
others. A great deal of attention WAS given
to the county poor farm as an excellent To-
cation for the college and experimental
farm. Other good sites were considered
and committee of seven, consisting Of
Col. G. G. Bradshaw. r. j. Lynde, Il. ID.
Ferguson. Peter Koch, s. M. Lindley, j. W.
lines and Walter Cooper. was appointed to
examine different locations adjacent tc the
city and bring them before the board of
state institutions, which will meet here
March 20. Another meeting was called for
Saturday. the 18th, when she committee will
report. A great deal of interest is being
taken in this important matter and u
hearty reception will be rendered the board
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The state board of education
will meet at the city of Bozemsn, March 20,
1853, agreeable to an act passed by the
last legislative assembly providing for the
selection of a site for the agricultural COL
lege, etc; and
Whereas. We appreciate the action of the
legislative assembly in locating the agricul-
tural college within three miles Of the city
of Bozemsn. and recognize the magnitude
of such institution. and final and perma-
nent contamination of modern aRricultu-
raj college and experimental station In
connection with the same. and realizing
that early success depends upon the favor
able action of future legislative assemblies,
and anticipating that our interest aud ac-
tion in the premises will, i'll great meas
ure. shape such legislation, and with the
due sense of the many advantages and ben
efts that will inure to the citizens of Boze-
man and Gallatin county through this
source; therefore, be il
Resolved, That il is the sense and wish OF
this meeting that at least 100 acres of land,
with necessary water rights, be donated to
the state as site for the agricultural col
lege of Montana; be it further
Resolved, That the southwest quarter of
section 13, township 9. south range east
and water rights TO same belonging. g.-known
as the county poor farm. and also as much
land from tho owners of Capital Hill addi.
tion as is necessary for the buildings of
said agricultural college, such land to join
said poor farm. be secured and rendered
the state of Montana for such purpose; be
it further
Resolved, That the president appoint such
committee or committees in or out of ses-
sion to properly carry out the objects of
these resolutions, and to report to meet
ing at the call of the president and to re-
port on other sites.