New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1891-04-22

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possessed the minds of the mem bers Of
the school board concerning the item
that appeared in the Review in regard
to the introduction Of gymnastics in the
public schools. The majority of them
are inclined to think that we intended
to criticise them for their action, and,
while claiming that they have been
done injustice, offer other reasons for
their opposition than were given in last
weeks issue. One of these is that it will
take up too much time. One or two
studies, members of the board tell.us,
are already taught in excess Of pre-
scribed rules, and the addition of gym
nastics, which would naturally occupy
in the neighborhood of two hours
week, would be detracting time from
other studies that cannot well be spared.
These are the arguments of a number of
the members. For ourselves we are
not Versed in the manner of division of
studies in the schools to an extent that,
would warrant us in expressing an
opinion, and for that reason would glad
~ invite a discussion of the subject
through these columns by those who
have reason to be posted. OF one thing
however, we are certain, that as to the
desirability of teaching gymnastics for
short period each day, when it does
not prevent thorough instruction in
other branches, there can be no doubt.
And this too, we believe, that with
little of such exercise each day, more
can be accomplished in other lines in
less time than is effected at present.
That sluggishness and inactivity that is
noticeable now IN all schools would then
be absent to a great degree, and the
faculties of the pupils would be quick
ened and strengthened so as to be bet
ter fitted for enduring tedious studies
day in and day out the year round.
It hardly seems possible that the ques-
LlOQ SlOulO De one OF Clmc.
The determination of the political
farmers to manufacture binding twine
at any cost ana in any quantity that
may suit their purposes is very ma
tural one, especially as they do so at
others expense. But by the time they
have carried the experiment a sufficient
distance they will probably find that
thev have made just enough twine to
etfectually bind themselves, politically,
hand and foot, from proceeding any fur
ther. St. Paul Dispatch.
The present Legislature has surpassed
all previous ones in its multitude of
bills to reform everything and every
body but its own body, which appears
to have needed reform more than all
else. If there has ever been legisla-
tive body that appeared to have con.
summate desire to revolutionise every
thing within range of the members
mental vision, to the extent the present
Minnesota Legislature has, we have not
heard of it. It has demonstrated thai
instead of 80 or 108 days session once in
two years, a 60 days session would be
long enough, if not too long. The Lord
himself could not anticipate what such
body would not attempt if the session
could be prolonged another 80 DAYS. It
might have become necessary to build
another insane asylum. J. Green
in lie Sueur Sentinel.
Hon. w. P. Hepburn, Of Iowa, sol.
icitor of the treasury, who has been es-
pecially charged with an investigation
of the customs business Of the republic
for the past six months, says: ..I am
impressed with the belief that the Dutch
standard No. 16 will be sugar Of the
people in the very near future. It is a
great deal better sugar than 1 ever saw
on the tables of the common people be-
fore the war. It is better for everyday
use than refined sugar. It is perfect
crystal, absolutely pure sugar, aud in
comparable for all purposes Of home
consumption. Moreover, mark you, it
will be sold throughout this country at
the rate Of twenty-five pounds for the
dollar. w hen asked why this wasn'
known to the voters of the country be I
fore the last election, he replied; .Simp-
" because our republican leaders we're
not posted, or we're unable to counteract
the aYalanch of democratic fabricadons
which deluged the country and swept
all sense and reason from the people.
The Mckinley bill took effect just before
the election and was not understood. Il
was misrepresented in . systematic
manner, and most persiste ntly, and
therefore the people were misIed. The
sugar schedule is now in effect, and the