Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-19

rom prices per Report Commit
Tee Accounts. I34oo s5'6.o)
Sl73.71
[SgnedJ--F. S. Walsh, w. T. johnson, T.
Edw. CLARK, Sub Board
Mr.. johnson said he signed the report re-
luctlantly, as he desired that an examination
be made into the prices of articles on which de-
ductions had been made. He did not think de-
ductions should be made according to the prices
that other dealers sold for cash. As the one
who furnished the articles had to wait some
time for his money, he thought it but just that
he should be allowed good prices and not Ia We
his bill cut down to the lowest wholesale
prices In regard to the curtains mentioned in
the report he explained that he gave an order
for i've curtains which Mr.. Shepherd had
made, but were found to be too small for the
windows. He then requested Mr. Shepherd 10
change the curtains, but the person who made
them refused to do SO, and new ones had to be
ordered. Those that were too small We're now
at his MIR. Johnson's) house, and would be
placed in some school when req uired He de-
sired that justice be done to all, and that Mr.
shepherds bills should not be cut down to the
lowest wholesale prices.
Mr.. Clark said the reductions had been mad G
according TO the price list which Mr.. Brown =,
Chairman of the Committee on Accounts, had
received from other dealers He regretted that
Mr.. Brown was not present, as he could give
the full price list. Two other parties in this
city had offered TO furnish the charts spoken Of
at S16 a set.
DIR. Croggon moved that the report be accept
ed, and the committee be discharged from fur
Their considerat ion of the same.
Mr.. Clark said the Committee on Accounts to
whom was referred the other bills, with in
structions TO arrange for 4 settlement were now
negotiating with Mr.. Shepherd. He thought
this bill should also go TO the committee with
the same instructions, as Mr.. Shepherd objected
to some OF the deductions made.
DIR. Croggon said there was no communica-
ton before the Board from Mr.. Shepherd and
no notice should be taken of his objections,
unless properly brought before the Board.
Mr.. Woodward said Mr.. Shepherd was trans
acting business with the Committee on Ac-
counts, and had laid his objections before that
committee.
DR. Croggon thought il time to dispose of the
bill in some way.
Mr.. Tustin thought the chairman of the Com
mittee on Accounts-Mr. Brown-should have
attended the meeting or sent his report and the
accompanying papers TO the board. H. was
not willing to act on the bill before Mr.. Brown
could be heard from.
Mr.. Johnson explained that the globe charged
was mistake; an order for one had been given
by him, but subsequently countermanded. As
10 the National Dictionary, he had given an
order Tor one, but subsequently snapped it off
Mr.. Woodward said Mr.. Shepherd had fur
nished new bills for the lst I'd and Attn districts
with all the disputed items LETT ont leaving
the LIST district bill Slf669 I'd district. $50 50:
4th district S29l. G5. As to certain books the
price Of which had been disputed, Mr. Sher-
herd had furnished the committee with a list
from Mr.. Mohun giving his FETAL prices of
such books.
Mr.. Wilson said Mr.. Brown had lists from
dealers stating the lowest market price at which
they would furnish the schools with books and
other articles, and he thought such lists the
proper basis to make all reductions.
Mr.. Woodward suggested the new bills, for
all things not disputed, be approved.
Mr.. Wilson thought the Committee on Ac-
counts would have the whole bill settled in
few days, and it would be useless TO approve
portions of bills now.
The motion of DIR. Croggon to accept the re-
port of the committee was adopted.
Mr.. Iustln said he was not prepared TO vote
until Mr.. Brown had reported. That gentle
man should have attended the meeting, or
handed the papers over to the board
Mr.. Woodward said Mr.. Brown and the com.
mittee had been hard at work over these bills,
and he did not intend to allow the gentleman
from the First District (Mr. Tustin) TO give the
committee any lecture. That gentleman had q
lecture for some one every meeting, but ne
should not lecture the Committee on Accounts
after they had worked faithfully. Mr.. Brown
had important business, which prevented his
attendance at the meeting.
Mr. Tustin said he had no desire of Iecturing
any one.
Mr.. Fox offered resolution providing that
tt g items in the bill rendered by Mr. Shepherd
not disputed by the Committee on Accounts be
approved by the Board, and the committee re-
port on the disputed items at the next regular
meeting.
Mr.. Wilson thought the only proper way was
TO leave the whole matter in the hands of the
committee. and whatever action they might
take would be approved by the Board
MIR. johnson moved to adjourn. but with
drew his notion and DIR. CroggOn offered a res
oluton authorizing the appointment OF a COM
mittee OF four-one from each school district-to
ing uire into the efficiency of the Normal School
lately established, and to report at the next reg
ular meeting whether they regard said school
as an advantage a disad vantage TO public
education in this city. DIR. Croggon also asked
TO be excused from serving on the committee
and said he thought this Normal class a great
disadvantage to the schools, and was opposed
TO it A majority of the children in hi. district
school that they might learn to read, WRITE and
cipher: they had no time to waste with normal
school business, which he regarded as a great
bug bear.
Mr.. Wilson explained the advantages 10 he
derived from this Normal class. but hoped The
resolution would be adopted, and gentlemen
could ascertain for themselves that the class
was a benefit to the teachers.
The resolution was adopted, and the Chair
appointed as the committee Messrs Brown,
Rhees. johnson, and Wbyte.
MI johnson inquired If the committee 10 ex-
anime candidates would meet soon.
DIR. Walsh said no arrangements had been
made for meeting as there were no vacancies.
and no teachers wanted.
The resolution offered by Mr. Fox to approve
portion of Mr. Shepherds bills, was lost: and
the Board adjourned for one week.
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SELLING WITHOUT LICENsE.-Oficer Hill
of the fifth precinct yesterday evening arrested
a restaurant keeper, named Philip Selyen who
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