Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-28


lars. The bill of 500, presented by Wilson q
Rogers for balance due on putting in furnace
in the West st. Paul school, was discussed and
finally allowed.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT.
Superintendent Wright had no regular report
to submit, as the school month did not end I'M
til to-day. He, however, suggested it was
the custom elsewhere, that the board of educa-
ton appoint from the citizens at large
committee OF visitors to visit
the schools at examination, and make written
report of the result of their investigation to
the board. He thought the public too little
plan would be advantageous to all concerned
The superintendent also suggested that a
weeks vacation be given the pupils and teach
ers at the end of each term.
On motion of Inspector Kerr the matter of
selecting visitors was referred to the committee
on schools to make a selection of proper per-
sons. The suggestion for a vacation was
adopted.
WHOSE PET wOoDCHUCK?
Inspector Scheffer, from the committee on
legislation, reported that a bill had been draft
Cd by the boards committee. Then they had
called upon the Ramsey county legislative dele
cation, had been very courteously received by
them had then passed the bill over to their
keeping. Since then nothing had been learned
about what had been done, or left undone.
oUTRAaEoUsLY OUTRAGED.
Inspector Kerr further explained that the
bill embodied the expressed views of the board,
1t had been presented to the Ramsey county
delegation, and it was referred to a sub-com-
mittee composed of Senator Gilfllan and Rep
resentative James Smith, Jr. The understand
ing was that any amendments or changes the
delegates might have to make they would be-
fore incorporating them in the bill, consult
with the board: This understanding dis
tinct, and the promise made, and taken in good
faith by the board. Inspector Kerr then re-
marked that bill had passed
the legislature, both houses: which was
wholly different from what the board
recommended. The bill passed was the Roche
bill, or the one drawn up by Bill Murray and
Senator Gilfllan without the change of word
except embodying some minor suggestions made
by the board in reference to the charter. The
bill had been dishonorably passed by supter-
fuge. Knowing James Smith, Jr he could
not and did not attribute any dishonorable mo-
tive or conduct to him. Mr.. Kerr had heard
the bill had passed the Senate, he went there
and saw to Senator Gil6llan about it. He
replied it had gone to the House. There he
found it had passed under suspension of the
rules, and had been engrossed and gone to the
Governor. Inspector Kerr then characterized
the bill as the greatest and most outrageous
stroke ever aimed at public education. 1t
made the board a small caudle appendage to
the pot house politicians, who formed the
corrupt ring that warmed their feet around
the coal stoves at the city hall
He claimed to feel badly on this subject, be-
cause it was deadly blow to the public schools
The practical workings of the bill would place
the board in the power and control of local
politicians, contrary to the aim and purposes
which should actuate any board of education
The effect of the bill would be to drive every
high-minded and honorable gentleman from
the board. He proclaimed the bill an insult
and indignity to the honor Of the board
Niger IN THE wooD-PILE.
Inspector Benz had few words of explana-
alton to make. Mr.. Benz had seen Senator Gil
all right-passed Just as the board wanted it,
Afterwards he made inquiry and learned of
the insertion Of the clause making Comptroller
Roche the boards auditor. Inquiry about
it from Messrs. Wiley, Oppenheim and
Reauey showed they knew nothing about it.
Afterwards Senator Gilfllan came along, and
he in an off-hand way had said to the others,
that OF course they knew all about it, for it
was the unanimous declaration or decision Of
the delegation to insert the provision. Mr.
Benz believed there had been some great trick
cry about the whole affair.
NOT AFRAID.
Inspector Donnelly didn't see the appalling
horror in the bill, that the other members were
frightened. It gave Mr.. Roche the duties to
the board, which he discharged most satisfac-
torily to the council. As to MIR. Murray he was
falr-mlnded gentleman, and as highly favored
the public schools.
TAKING OFF THEIR ROBES.
Inspector Kerr said he'd resign if the bill
became operative.
Inspector Benz said it showed distrust in
the board. He would not serve.
Inspector Merriman thought man would be
an ass to serve. He wasn't an ass by any man
ner of means.
Inspector Cullen had no intention of serving
as tail to any body's body.
Inspector Kerr put all the blame on Gilillan.
He had ignored the board treated them dis
courteously, rudely and without any respect.
He had said this before, and appealed to the
board, if he had not said this would be the
course pursued,
All-Yes, yes.
WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN.
President Murphy knew that the suspension
of the rules under which the bill passed had
been moved by St. Paul man. He wanted
that man spotted. MIR. Gilfllan's conduct
ought to be inquired into.
Inspector Cullen interrupted to know if the
board wanted to resign, would John Roche al
low them to resign. Naughter.)
President Murphy, resuming, suggested that
the board call up at the capitol tomorrow, and
make inquiry as to how the fraud was clandes
timely perpetrated.
Inspector Kerr to Inspector Donnellv-Would
you serve under John Roche?
Inspector Donuelly-I intend to serve. Mr..
Roche's supervision of the boards accounts
would be good thing, if run as formerly.
Now he didn't see the necessity, as Secretary
McCardy was a strict, honest, Woodworking
and faithful officer.
Inspector Benz moved that the committee of
legislation be directed, and as many of the
board possible, to proceed to the capitol to-
morrow, and have a talk with the Ramsey
county delegation. Carried with forcibie
unanimity.
Inspector Kerr moved that when the board
adjourn it adjourn to meet next SATURDAY. at
clock P. M. to hear the report of the above
proposed visit. Carried.
REGULAR WORK.
The board got settled down to regular bust
ness. report from the wood committee, In
spectors Donnelly Weed and Dufrene, about
wood at Lincoln school, was read. They found
the wood a quarter of a cord short and recon-
mended it be deducted from the bill. So or
dered.
BY Mr.. REM, resolution allowing Mr.. MORT
$50 on contract for digging well at Sixth ward
school. Carried.
Bills to the amount of 81, sol. so were passed.
The teachers salaries were allowed. "a foI.
lows:
Madison school. $500 IN
Franklin school. AK m
Rice street school. .............1 45 M |
Vine street school. 90 mn |
Adams school,. ..................... 1852 90 |
dlgh scnool $780,. .................... 975 so |
Lincoln school. Observation-Disclosures. 442 so !