St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-08
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
A Quiet Business Meeting-John w
Willis and DR.. Murphy Elected
to the Vacancies.

to the Vacancies.
The board of education had their usual
monthly meeting last evening, when there
were present Inspectors Ohage, Minor,
Wampler, oppenheim. Gieson, Officer, Athey,
Gilbert, Hamilton, Berlandi, Dreher and
Mr.. President.
The secretary read the minutes of the
last general meeting and the several special
meetings held during the month.
Supt. Wright asked that the minutes be
so amended so that they read that the super
intendent is elected for two years, COM
mencing in September in place of June.
Mr. President, who had called Mr.. Berlandi
to the chair, stated that it would be awk-
ward for the next superintendent if the
the teachers. After some discussion
it was agreed that the minutes be amended
as requested by the superintendent. The
minutes were approved. A communication
was received from C. E. Kerr on behalf of A.
G. Desperis, threatening proceedings if the
bill for sash weights, &C., s4S3.60 is not paid
forthwith.
Inspector Gilbert thought the bill ought to
have been referred to committee on real
estate. Inspector Hamilton moved that it
be so referred. Carried.
An assessment for grading Eaton street
was referred to committee on real estate,
after Inspector Berlandi stating that no order
has been made for grading the street.
Assessment for grading on Rice street was
similarly dealt with, Inspector Athey stating
that the board have no property on that
street. The superintendent made brief
report, saying that the rolls showed 1O,2O2
pupils in the public schools, which would
give to the city population OF 10000.
The committee on real estate reported rec
ommending patent improved hlackboards
made by the American Soapstone Finish
company; that the secretary advertise for
electric bells for Neil, Rice, Sibley, Hum
boldt and Adams schools; that the most sat-
isfactory way to dispose of the old Neil and
Rice buildings will be by public sale, and
therefore recommend that the secretary be
instructed to advertise for bids at once. The
report was accepted.
Inspector Gilbert then read the following
report:
The undersigned, to whom referred the
matter of heating the new Neill school building,
begs leave to report that he has carefully con-
sidered the matter, having written letters to
several parties in this and other states asking for
information about the Ruttan system of heating
and ventilation. The replies received were uni
formly favorable and the Communications all that
could be desired, not only that it was more
heathful and economical, but also that there was
l1 r-f Inv
the use of soft coal. And will state that it is
my opinion that the Ruttan system would give
perfect satisfaction if once introduced into our
schools When, however, the residents
in the neighborhood of the new building
heard that the board proposed to introduce
a system of heating, using soft coal, they pre-
pared and presented your committee with paper
in which they protested in the strongest terms
against its use. / invited the gentlemen to lis
ten to the testimony in my possession, and as
they were not convinced that soft coal would not
be a nuisance, Iassured them that in Difference
to their wishes would not report favorably on
the Ruttau furnace OF the other furnaces upon
which bids were made at that time, / would rec
ommend that the bid of Prendergast Bros. be ac-
cepted, with the distinct understanding that No.
1873 furnaces be used instead of No. 1872, at same
price, This is larger furnace than first bid for,
and in my opinion will do much better service.
Respectfully submitted, L. A. GILBERT,
Committee.
Inspector Gilbert read a communication
from r. p. Lewis recommending that the
board move the old Rice school building to
their Rice street lots instead of selling the
building, being .scrviceable for ten years to
come, and at the end of that time sewers
will be made and the ground drained, SO that
foundations can be put in. Inspector Officer
to Mr. Gilbert-Has the committee on real es-
\ . L.. hoff %
them at all!
Inspector Officer said it had not been done
He stated that he had been shown by Mr.
Wilgus some lots out on Rice street; they
were high and dry, and if the lots purchased
were swampy and covered by water, they
were not the lots he looked at, and some
fraud had been practiced on the board and
on him Mr.. Gilbert, aud he would Ike some
enquiry be made so that he could be set
right
The communication was referred to the
committee on real estate with instructions to
visit the lots on Rice street and report their
fitness or otherwise for building.
Inspector Oppenheim rendered his resig-
notion TO take effect when his successor
should be elected and qualify. Inspector
officer moved that the resignation be accept
cd subiect to the conditions named. The
nresidentiru the motion out OF order.
Inspector Oppenheim then rendered his
resignation Internationally.
on motion of Inspector Berlandi Mr. OPP
penheims resignation was accepted. Car
ried.
On motion, the board proceeded to elect
successor to fill the seat of the retiring mem
Der. Inspector Athey nominated j. W.
| willis: Inspector officer nominated E. Rice,
Jr. The result OF the ballot was7 for Willis