Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-06
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
An Adjourned Meeting Last Night-Multi-
tudtnous Discussion on Various Topics
Several Bills Giving Rise to Debate-Poor
Fuel Supplied-The High School.

Fuel Supplied-The High School.
An adjourned meeting of tho board Of
education was held last night, President
Kerr in the char.
Inspector Abbott, from the committee
on property. reported in favor of allowing
the final estimate to Wilkin & Remer,
of 81, 7S0S0 for work done on the Van
Buren, and Webster school buildings, less
penalty of $40 per day, for failure to
complete the work in the time specified
in the contract, making the amount
81, 143 20. A lively discussion ensued,
the opinion being about evenly divided
as to whether the deduction should be
made or not On motion, the report of
the committee was adopted.
The same committee returned the final
estimate of Henry Jansen, for work done
on the Franklin school building, amount
ing to 1924. 10, and recommended that
certain reductions be made in the bill for
extras. The extras amounted to $760.22,
of which amount they reported in favor
of allowing $411, which, with deductions,
left the sum 81, 625.22 as the amount due.
Another lengthy discussion ensued, re-
marks being made by Inspectors DON
nelly, Abbott, Oppenheim, Wilgus, Gill
bert, Benz, Murphy and Hamilton.
On motion of Inspector Benz it was
decided to allow the sum of $4,000 on &C
count, and the remainder of the bill was
referred back to the committee.
Mr.. Pilkington addressed the board
concerning what he deemed the injustice
of requiring his protege, pupil in the
High school to pay tuition. 1t was ex-
planned that the lad had attended the
High school for year and half, the
period of-his residence in this city, and
that he had come to stay. 1t was decided
to remit the tuition.
SHUTTING OFF CAB.
Inspector Oppenheim offered resolu-
ton prohibiting any member of the board
from speaking more than twice on any
subject. Unanimously adopted.
Inspector Donnelly presented resolu-
tien authorizing the publication of the
official advertisements of the board in the
VOlkszetto1,q, the same as in the GLOBE
Inspector ,Schiffman moved to amend
by also inserting the advertisements in
the Pioneer Press A division of the
question was called for by Inspector OPP
penheim, who desired to see each of the
latter papers slaughtered separately
Inspector Murphy moved to further
amend by laying the motion on the table.
Carried.
The question of heating the new High
school building came up on motion by
Inspector Benz to reconsider resolution
passed at previous meeting, providing
for the use of furnaces. The resolution
was reconsidered A discussion followed
on the best means of heating the build
ing, and the sentiment favored the use
of steam. The subject was referred to
the committee on property.
FINANCE AND FUEL.
Inspector Athey, from the committee
on finance, reported that there were little
or no funds to the credit of the board
and that it would be necessary to negoti-
ate at least two loans between now and
June.
The bill of the Northwestern Fuel COM
pany for 81, 1916 was returned disapproved.
A warm discussion followed as to what
disposition to make Of the bill Inspector
Oppenheim explained the provisions of
the law and urged the payment Of the
bill.
Inspectors Murphy and Athey, the dis
senting members of the committee on
finance, explained that the quality of the
wood was inferior to that called for in
the contract.
Inspector Berlandi had also inspected
the wood which he said was of poor
quality.
Inspector Donnelly was in favor of al
lowing the bill. After lengthy discus
sion the sum of $1,000 was allowed on
account.
On motion the fuel question was re-
ferred to Inspectors Athey, Murphy, Alb
bolt and Berlandi.
On motion of Inspector Abbott it was
decided to stop pending negotiations for
the purchase of additional property for
the High school, the opinion being that
the board had better curtail expenses and
remain satisfied with the property al
ready in its possession.
The plans for the proposed new High
school were referred to the committee on
property with power to act. Adjourned.