Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-03-01

As to State Educational Institutions.
The special committee which was APP
pointed to investigate educational insti-
buttons of the state has made its report,
covering the condition of the several in
situations, and making recommendations
for their improvement and benefit. The
report is a quite extensive one and con-
tains some interesting comments. The
work of inspection was commenced at
the state normal school at Valley City,
where they found the manner and the
construction, state of affairs and sanitary
condition fairly good. The number of
students in actual attendance in the diff
ferent departments at the time of their
visit was 22S. The school uses North
Dakota coal exclusively, costing about
$3.50 per ton. The total appropriations
recommended are $24,40O. An appro-
prlation of $1,000 is recommended for
storm windows, cloak room and other
improvements.
At the agricultural college the condi-
ton of buildings, manner and quality
Of construction and state of repair
were found to be very satisfactory. The
sanitary condition would be much i'm
proved by some needed drainage. The
condition of the school was found good.
The number of students in actual atten-
dance. fifty six; fourteen in the college
department and forty-two in the prepara-
tory department. The total number en-
rolled in all departments during the two
years past is elghty-three, as shown by
the last catalogue. The average age of
students is 20 years. So far as the CON-
mittee were able to judge the quality
and character OF the work done is thor
ough. and such as to compare favorably
with that OF like institutions in other
states.
All kinds OF fuel is used in this insti-
tuition.
At the School for the Deaf the condi-
sion of buildings was poor. Recon-
mendations for Improvements are made,
and also for a better salary to teachers
who are said to be harder worked than
at any other institution in the state.
There are thirty pupils present at th 9
school, from sixteen different counties.
An appropriation OF $1,000 is recon-
mended. The state university at Grand
Forks was found in good condition,
buildings in good repair, and character
of work done is thorough. There were
l60 pupils from twenty-five counties and
twelve from Minnesota. Appropriation
recommended s66,84O.
The Mayvllle Normal school is pro-
nounced by the committee the best con-
structed and finished of any school
visited. Sanitary condition good. At
tendance is III, with ftty-three from
Trail county. Work done is pronounced
frst-class and a credit to the state. APP
preparation recommended is 1921 1900, the
same as for the Valley City school.
The committee says, in conclusion:
The work in general at these institutions
of learning is most excellent. The men,
bers of the different faculties are able, con-
scientious and painstaking, the students
are enthusiastic, obedient and teachable.
The normal schools, together with the state
university, are. in our Judgment doing much
to create an educational spirit OF high
standard, and which will, as a natural re-
suit, make more efficient our system of edu-
cation in this state. Were it not for the
absolute necessity Of rigid economy along
all lines we would be pleased indeed to
recommend liberal appropriations.