Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-05
TEACHERS IN co UNCIL.
The Monthly Meeting of the Association
Yesterday.

The Monthly Meeting of the Association
Yesterday.
The monthly meeting of the teachers
of the public schools was held in the as
sembly room of the High school yester-
day forenoon The teachers were nearly
all present and the exercises proved of
unusual interest.
A motion was adopted, that the rec
Ommendation made at the last general
meeting, in regard to min imum per
cent. in examinations for promotion be
put in force at the next examination.
For the fourth grade a minimum of As
per cent. in each study. In the 5th, 9th,
9TH grades and 'sB'' class of the eighth
grade, so per cent. or 20 per cent below
the average per cent. required for promo
ton
Miss Davis, of the High school, reclted
the well known address OF Sparticus to
the gladiators, in which he appeals to his
fellow slaves in the amphitheatre to revolt
against the tyranny of Rome and flee to
the mountains. The selection was spoken
in an exceedingly able and pleasing man
ner. 'a'Aa
Prof PREM, instructor Of vocal music,
then examined the sixth grade of the
Madison school upon the rudiments of
written music, the object being to show
the proficiency of the pupils in vocal cul-
ture as taught by his method.
AS a key to the lesson or examination,
a staff was drawn on the blackboard with
the fundamental notes of the scale there
on. The pupils were then examined as
to the various signs of music and the rel
alive position and value in the scale.
The class, which consisted of twenty
boys and girls, showed remarkable de-
gree of proficiency in giving the exer-
else. The children gave every intrlcacy
of the gamut with the utmost ease, and
great credit is duesProf. PREM fol. thesa able
manner in which he is intoxicating a cor
rect knowledge of the principles of
music
Mrs. Haynes, of the High school, spoke
briefly of the influence of good literature
upon the mind of the pupil; she thought
it good idea to have the pupils study
the biographies of men who had impress
ed their genius on the generations, CIV
ing for an example the life and influence
of Carlyle. Mrs. Haynes also spoke OF
the benefits to be derived from reading
newspapers.
Prof. Taylor, from the committee on
library, submitted his report, showing
the receipts since the institution was
started to have been $15o. 81, and disburse-
ments S145.99, with an unpaid indebted
mess of S26.7l. A recess of ten minutes
was taken to raise the indebtness.
Mrs. Farrar sang an admirable selec
ton, which was we'll received
hn ~
provement in reading, submitted her re-
port, which is said to have been very en-
pertaining, but owing to the low voice in
which it was delivered, and the inter
minable buzz and racket kept up, the
conclusions of the learned lady were lost
on the tympanum Of the reporter.
She recommended fair, show, charity
ball, OR an appropriation, for the benefit
of a library, the establishment OF which
was urged in each of the schools.
The report was adopted, and 1t was de-
cided to appoint committees for the pur-
pose of raising funds.
Prof. Smith, chairman of the commit
tee on language, reported progress in the
several grades, and outlined the methods
employed in teaching composition.
Prof. Taylor, from the committee on
geography, submitted very interesting
report, which recommended different
branches of the study for the several
grades, and urged that more thorough
knowledge be given with reference to
the geography of the United States.
Chicago Crooks in Town.
A transaction occurred yesterday
which, if sifted to the bottom, might lead
to the apprehension of the gang Of cracks
men who bowed O'Leary's safe about
ten days ago.
Yesterday morning young lawyer
named Benjamin, came to the police
court and stated to Judge Burr that he
had been requested by two men to ask
for the release of George Gardner, who
was committed for vagrancy.
Mr. Benjamin stated that the two men
were friends of Gardeners, and that If
the latte1I WAS released they would prom
Use to leave the city and not return.
Judge Burr thought the case was fishy,
and conferred with Chief Weber, who
was decidedly opposed to his release.
Meantime the lawyer returned with $25,
the amount of Gardeners fine, and the
court ordered his release, at the same
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what was being done.
The latter detailed Detective Bresett to
look after the fellow and arrest him as
soon as released. Bresett repaired to the
Jail Just in time to see Gardner leave the
premises, and, on seeing the officer, he
took to his heels. Being lame from in
fammatory rheumatism, Bresett was I'M
able to give chase, and Gardner got away.
Gardner was arrested On the morning
the safe was blown by Sergeant Walsh.
He looked like crook and could give no
account of himself The action Of his
two pals shows they are the gang who
worked the job.
Chief Weber called Benjamin up yes
terday afternoon, but the latter vouch-
safed no knowledge which could Iced to
the capture of the men. They are Chi
cago crooks, and were to have lit out last
night.
A Brutal Husband.
But two weeks married and divorce
in prospect This is the sad sequel to
hasty and i'll matched marriage, which
took place few weeks ago at one Of the
flourishing little cities not 100 miles from
St. Paul.
Yesterday afternoon there came into
the police court shy young woman OF Is
years, whose face bore all the evidences
of culture and good breeding. She had
indeed made a terrible mistake in con-