The herald., 1893-08-29

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In reply to q question from Mr.. Trask
as to the difference In price of the books,
Mr.. Jones said didn't cars what book is
accepted, but wanted to sell 1t.
GETTING WEARY OF IT.
Mr.. Stein moved that the discussion
be brought to close, ss he didn't want
to stay there all night.
The matter then assumed livelier
aspect. and DR.. Wills said he wanted to
get to the bottom OF the matter.
Mre. Hughes, after presentation OF
raised list OF text books by Mr.. Stein,
said the prices OF the books are in keep
ing with the salaries Of she teachers.
The spectators could not contain their
approval, and loud applause was the re.
suit.
IT WAS REcoNsIDERED.
Mr.. Ashman then moved that the
adoption Of the Normal review system OF
copybooks be reconsidered. The mo-
tion was carried.
This leaves the question where It was
two weeks ago, and it is presumed the
schools will use the books used last
year.
THE JUNKETING TRIP.
The finance committee made its re-
port, in which 1t was shown that the
junketing committee cost the city $780,
80 to investigate the heating question.
JANIToRs RE.INsTATED.
The committee on janitors recon-
mended that that portion of their report
adopted at the last meeting OF the board,
whereby Mrs. ]. Baker was appointed
and assigned janitress of the Fremont
avenue school and Mrs. W. W. Wilson
was appointed and assigned janitress Of
the Union avenue school BIZ reconsid
cred, and that Mrs. Annie Fagorty be
now elected and assigned as janitr ess Of
the Fremont avenue school, and Mrs. j I,
Baker be now elected and assigned jani-
tress OF the Union avenue school. The
report was adopted, DR.. Mills amend
ment being defeated.
4 VACCINATION OF PUPILS.
The superintendent of the city schools,
Professor Brown, presented communi-
cation giving the law on the vaccination
of pupils. He advised that the board
should instruct the superintendent to
ascertain the number Of children in the
schools who have not been vaccinated.
The board should provide good reliable
vaccine virus for school use, as the law
provides.
Superintendent Brown and DR.. Wills
were appointed committee to which
the matter was referred.
WANT LEAVE OF ABaENCE.
The following teachers in the city
schools asked for leave OF absence:
Mrs. E. Parsons, Miss Hattie Taylor,
Mary Il. Foy, Miss Lizzie B. Moore,
Hiss Maud Miles, Frances v. Heron,
Marion A. Rouse, Anna G. Murphy.
THEIR JOBS GONE.
Mr.. Platt moved the adoption of the
following resolution:
Resolved, That leave of absence as
requested be granted, with the proviso
that when said teachers report for duty
they will be assigned such positions
as may be vacant in the schools and
thst their salaries will begin with the
date of their assignment"
THAT HINT.
A communication from the city clerk
was read, showing the resolution
adopted by the council regarding the
expensive habits Of the school board
and hipiing that the school fund should
be drawn on with more leniency. Filed.
THE CITY LOSER.
A communication was received from
NJ. O. Neuner, stAtioner, showing that
in the award tastswaadAaNsasnppliss as
xiysn to E. 7; goex yssgHttx agPSH;Hta loses over
MrNensr saa f,dsid 1saas iso board that
his, bid was less thai, K,s Cooks, yet
was not accepted q sa 10 gIaF
DR.. Wills asked that thArwhole matter
be fully explained y He said an idea
prevailed that something was wrong and
asked the supply committee to explain.
Chairman Platt of the supply commit
tee said he had no explanation to make.
s'Mr. Platt has no right to refuse to
explain this matter" said DIR. Wills.
ut looks rather queer that the lowest
bidder did not get all Of the award. 1t
looks queer that the bid should be cut
in two."
The matter was referred back to the
supply committee to be remsdied.
MINOR MATTERS.
Communication were presented from
the Western Heating and Ventilating
company and from the Baker Iron
works regarding the meritF of their
systems, which were filed with their for
mer bids.
Mrs. Eugenia Weinshank rendered
her resignation as teacher in the
schools, which was accepted.
Mrs. Annie Fogarty and Mrs. Ida
Schubert presented petitions asking to
ho rainntated aa ianitrnnaan nj fhA
schools from which they were dis
charged. Referred to the janitors'
committee, who reported as before mem
toned.
ASSIGNMENT OF TEACHERS.
The board adjourned to Saturday
evening, when meeting will be held
for the assignment of teachers for the
ensuing year.
A Wonderful Engine.
CANNOT BE SURPASSED An engine exerting
surpassing power is always source Of wonder,
and yet how many are entirely forgetful of the
existence within themselves OF an en- pfne more