Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-01

showing the total enrolment of pupils in
the public schools to be 3,258: average at
tendance 1881; number studying German,
217; number studying French (High SchooD
16; pupils in High School 1893; number
studying German in High School 50. The
report showed that the transfers recon.
mended last term we're made. The report
dwelt at considerable length upon the
reflections cast upon the pupils
and the school management
in the public press. It referred especially to
a communication in the Pioneer Press
signed 3D." and another in the Dispatch,
| the latter mentioning teachers and inspectors
by name. The teachers feel as though the
insinuations are very unjust. The superin-
tendent's inquiries led to the fact that the
pupils behave well; school property is re-
spected and the teachers obeyed and treated
with the greatest possible respect. He found
that Mr.. McClung's daughter was not insulted
by any pupils in the schools, and Mr.. Nc
Chung knew that himself before writing the
communication which appeared in the Dis
patch.
The report also referred to the "pistol
firing" case. The superintendent had
made the atrictest investigation, and found
that the affair was pure accident. The
pistol had been used by the two boys during
the day, and Luckert placed it in his pocket
When jumping it slipped from his pocket,
and while replacing it, it by some means
was discharged. He found that the boys
had not been in the habit of carrying pistols,
except toys, which were quite harmless.
DR.. Hagan, of the committee on schools,
reported, showing in detail the changes made
in teachers, transfers, retirements, appoint
ment of new teachers, and the engagement
of extra ones, giving the amount of salary
in each case. The report was accepted with
out comment.
DIR. Sweeney, chairman of the committee
on finance reported, showing the esti-
mates for the next year $3.50 to be $780,
600. This estimate was based upon the ex-
act expenses of the last and present years.
1t included salaries of teachers, $48,8O0;
janitcrs', 1850. Officers (superintenden Mt,
secretary, etc. $4,000. Supplies, rent, re-
pairs, ETC., $12,35O. Interest, $11, 500, and
new buildings Sixth and Fourth wards),
$4,000.
The report was accepted and Mr.. Cullen
moved that the secretary be instructed to
present the estimates to the common coun-
Gil The motion was adopted.
THE THoMsoN-DoNNE11Y INVESTIGATION.
The committee appointed to investigate
the Thomson-Donnelly affair reported as
follows:
The undersigned, committee to whom were
referred the charges of Inspector Thomson
against j. G. Donnelly, principal of Sixth
Ward school, hereby submit the following as
their findings
As t. the first charge the committee find that
on or about the 10th day of July, 1877, Ian
SAID Donnelly in regard to DR.. Hagan, chair
man of the committee on schools. The remarks
were made while on friendly visit at the
house of Inspector Thomson and his wife in
private conversation and not with the intent
or purpose of being made public. Mr.. Thorn
! acquaint any member of the board or any one
else with the facts. Some days later Mr. Dom
| nelly stated to Mr.. Thompson that he had done
Or. Hagan injustice in thus expressing him
self and said he regretted having used
the the language referred to. At Mr..
on DIR. Hagan, acknowledged the wrong done
him, made due apology, and asked and re-
celved his forgiveness fully and unqualifedly.
There the matter rested and your committee
think very properly SO.
As to the second charge, your committee find
! that
| flrst-Mr. Donnelly was not absent from
school, as charged, on Monday, May 9Th.
Second-Donnelly was absent from his
school on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday,
may otn, having applied tor and received per-
mission from DIR. Hagan, chairman of the COM
mittee on schools, on the ground of important
business requiring prompt action, viz, the Sc
curing of a loan against person about TO leave
the city.
Third-The school did not suffer during his
absence, as Mr.. Donnelly's place was satisfac-
torily. filled by the substitution of Miss
Mcguire.
Fourth-Mr. Donnelly did attend to the bust
ness stated during . part of Tuesday, May
1th, but spent the balance of
the day at the polls in the interest
of his brother candidate for school inspector
in the Second ward. Your committee are of the
opinion that Donnelly's conduct is not COM
mendable in this that he, the said Donnelly.
principal Of the Sixth ward school did on Tues
day the seventh day Of May take advantage of
his leave of absence for the purpose of solicit
ting votes at the polls in favor of the candidate
for the office of school inspector, thus laying
himself open to criticism and tending to lower
the standard of his profession.
Respectfully submitted,
! ALBERT ScHEFFER,
CHARLES D. KERR,
ROBERT E. E. Whitley.
The report was accepted.
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