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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28

erence to High School Work in Mathe-
mates and Science was the first topic
discussed, Principal D. c. Cloyd, of the
Minneapolis East side high school, lead
irg. Supts. A. J. Jones, Of Redwood
Falls, and P, p. Kennedy, of Fairmont,
also participated. Prof CIoyd departed
from the subject matter of the topic long
enough to give the text book publishers
rap over the knuckles for standing in
the way Of reform in methods of teach
ing arithmetic. lie next addressed his
shafts to what he termed third-class
school journals, declaring they also, by
suggestion from publishers and incom-
petent teachers, stood In the way of
reform In mathematical instruction. He
said there were number of school jour-
nails of the flrst-class which had force
and independence enough to speak out
for reform, and that such journals were
in reality in advance of the present in
dividual reformers on account of their
advocacy of many changes in many
methods of teaching.
Miss Lydia T. Lagerstrom read what
was declared on ali hands to be supe-
rior paper on High School Work in
Algebra
The final topic taken up for discussion
was High School Work in Geometry,
and Principal M. M Case, of the ST.
Cloud high school, followed by Supt. b.
E. Mcintyre, of the Glencoe schools, who
held the floor propounding- and answer
ing questions until darkness compelled
adjournment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
HIGH SCHOOL WORK.
Its Supervision Discussed by Super
intendents and Council.

city superintendent and the high school
council held joint session yesterday aft
ernoon In the house of representatives,
with large number of educators from
these branches present. "Close Super Wis
ion of High School Work. was the sub
ject Of a paper read by Principal John
N. Greer, of the Minneapolis Central high
school. The speaker urged that high
school work should be watched very
closely, as its Importance only demanded
close scrutiny by school officials.
Supt. l.. p. Cravens of Lake City, fol-
lowed with discussion of the paper.
Prof. Conway Macmillan, author of
Minnesota Plant Life" discussed in an
address New Developments in Botanical
Pedagogy" He secuted the idea that
nature study was one of the fads of mod
ern education. He asserted that 1t was
studied by men before the foundation Of
popular education was laid. lie classified
the different students of botany, and
claimed for 1t one Of the most important
places in the school system
Prof. c. A. Ballard, Of the Moorhead
normal school, discussed the paper
Inspector Alton submitted a report
upon the requirements necessary for en-
trance to the state university. Since the
last meeting of the association certain
less difficult for high school graduate
to enter the university. The report was
well received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
LATIN ROUND TABLE.
Opinion as to the Manner Latin
Should he Taught.

In Room 26, at the Central high school,
the Latin round table assembled over 200
strong. Most of those in attendance were
ladies, and during the whole of the after
noon the most instructive and entertain
ing discourses and demonstrations were
accredited to the ladies. Supt. V. R.
WATSON, of the Blue Earth City schools,
was in the chair Miss Margaret Newell
of the Northfield high read the first pa
per entitled Shall We. Read Caesar In
Secondary Schools?' Miss Eleanor Glad
stone, of Jackson, was the first speaker
on the topic. She had asked her pupils
for written answers to the question based
upon their own sentiments. None of
them she said, were entranced with the
reading of Caesar, because they were not
able to take up a sufficient amount Of the
study at one time to preserve a natural
interest in the events Of history the study
embraces Miss Gladstone was of the
opinion that Caesar, as studied or read by
pupils is not interesting, and cannot be
made so without a change in the plan of
reading Miss Gladstone favored the
reading of Caesar rather than Its dis
continuance, but declared strongly in ia
vor Of more extended preparation on the
part of the pupil. Many agreed with her
on the last proposition, declaring their
belief that Caesar should not be put in
until the fourth year, or just before the
student enters college.
Methods of scanning" in the instruc-
ton of Latin was demonstrated in a most
succinct and interesting manner by Miss
Lucia e. Danforth, Of Carleton college.
Among the prominent educators who took
part in the discussion were: Profs Clark
and Granrud, of the University of Mime
sofa; Miss Robinson of Parker college,
Winnebago, and Prof DoweIl, of Fart
bault
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
MAKE MUSIC A MUST.
Some Would Make 1t Requisite for
school Teaching.

The county superintendent and music
section, held joint confab in the senate
chamber yesterday afternoon and dis
cussed the subject of music as a part Of
the school work all the afternoon A
resolution was offered by Supt. Williams,
asking the legislative committee to go be-
fore the legislature and ask that music
be made one of the requisites for teach
ing in the schools There was lively dis
cussion, and it was evident that music
had no charms for some of the county
superintendent; at any rate, the resolu-
ton was laid over until today.
Supt. Freeman stated that If the county
superintendent section passed the res
olution 1t would be necessary for the
graded school section to take similar ac-
ton to have any weight.
Miss Granting. of Saltwater, read a pa
per upon Music in the Rural Schools"
written by Caroline V. Smith, of WI
mona.
President Parke announced the appoint
ment Of the following committee on res
olutions: Supt. Schules of Nicollet; Supt.
Freeman, Of Blue Earth, and Mrs Eek
lund, Of Ktttson county.
Miss Ellis, of Mower county, was ap-
pointed as a member Of the commit ee on
nominations.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
DAYS NEWS IN BRIEF,

Merrill, Wis.-The large three-story
main building Of the tannery operated in
this city by the American Hide and
Leather company, formerly William Tidd
q Co, of Boston. Mass, was totally
burned today
Springfield, Drank B. Coe shot and
Killed Killed his wife today, then shot himself.
dney We're found side by side. Mrs. Coe
dead, but Coe still living. He was taken
to the hospital. Jealousy is thought to
have been the cause.
Milwaukee, Wis.-Ald. George Hill, of
the First ward, residing at 6ss East Water
street, committed suicide today by shoot
ing himself through the head Worry
over the street railway ordinance is said
to be the cause.
Lisbon-King Carlos today gave an au-
dienee to the new United States minister
to Portugal, John n. Irwin
Washington-The British ambassador,
LORD Pauneefote. entertained Sir Henry
Irving at luncheon at the British embassy
at noon today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
OTIS REMOVAL.

Again the demand is heard all over the
country for the removal of the hopeless
incompetent who has been so long act
ing as civil and military head of affairs
in the Philippines. We doubt whether
the demand will be acceded to. Otis has
done the political work assigned to him
well. He has stood between the admin
istration and the public contempt, and he
has prolonged the present wretched
state of things in the East sufficiently
to answer any purpose whatever on th.
part Of President Mckinley and his i'm
mediate advisers.
1t is a notable fact that this great
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
HERE IS AN ESSENTIAL.

Some time ago one or other school Of
ficial-we are disposed to think it was
the state Observation-Disclosures a plan
whereby 1t might be made feasible to give
to pupils of our public schools who enter
upon practical life, chiefly owing to the
circumstances of their parents, without
the advantages of high school training
some at least of the advantages Of such
a training by the addition of an additional
term to the graded school period. The
the time as being a very good one
AS practical men and women, members
Of the teaching profession cannot close
their eyes to the truth that a very large
proportion OF American children are
taken away from school at the end of the
graded school period, and indeed often
before. The boys not infrequently, in the
large cities at least, at once enter upon
commercial pursuits Of one kind or other.
Their health, education and natural gifts
are their stock in trade, so to speak.
Neither health nor natural brightness,
however exceptional, will ever make up
for the absence of certain lines of schol-
astic knowledge on the part of young
people so situated.
Combining the consideration of the sub
ject What Are Essentials?" considered
at recent session Of the teachers, with
in narrower limits than perhaps any edu-
Gator would be disposed to ratify. the
be takes the liberty of directing
the attention of city teachers especially
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Wisconsin Teachers, Association

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Dee 27-Over six
hundred school teachers from all over the
state are in attendance at the twenty-sey-
Teachers association, which opened at the
Grand Avenue Congrega tlonal church to-
day. Acting President Prof. w H. FL
son. Of Superior, presided. At the open
university, read a paper on THE General
influence Of Art in Relation to Schools
and Society" Brief addresses on art in
school work We're delivered by Mrs Jean
Sherwood, of Chicago; May B. Monlton,
of Oshkosh Mary E. Tanner, of the wis
consin Free Library commission; H H
Belfeld, Chicago. Manual training was
discussed by M. S. Frawley, Eau Claire;
j. Turner. Burlington, and E. w Walker,
Superior. .
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28

pier on the farm? If not, then such
schools were not succeeding in their chief
mission.
State Superintendent Of Instruction
Lewis said there was too much Of exper-
imentation. Many of the teachers were
young men and women too eager to at
tain distinction by the adoption of new
methods. The result was a lack of uni
formity.
At the close of the session the nominal
ting committee reported that it was
deemed best to make no report, but Supt
Denfeid thought the committee should be
compelled to make report Such a mo,
ton was carried and the committee will
report this morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28


Mayor Kiefer's expedition outside the
ranks of police work for detective ap-
pointees has rapidly produced its natural
results. Both the men appointed have
themselves. They have shown that it is
not difficult to descend to depths of in
competency which even the former force,
bad as it has been, had never quite sue
ceeded in reaching.
There are quite number of very capa-I
BILE men on our police force walking
beats, who have not yet been democrat
lied by the prevailing worthlessness Of
the police administration or by the mis-
cradle displays of distrust on the one
side and contempt on the other which
have been in progress between the mayor
and chief Goss for the past year or over.
If Mayor Kiefer had had any understand
ing of his duty as head of the police
force, combined with courage and intelli-
gence enough to enforce such understand
ing he could never have been guilty Of
the miserable laundering makeshift which
his latest appointments represent.
Neither in such an event, could such APP
pointments as these react so seriously on
the entire police force as they have, be-
cause the unf1tness of one or two men
would be more than compensated for by
the prevailing efficiency.
In these appointments, as, indeed,
throughout his entire administration.
Mayor Kiefer has shown that he is unfit
to be charged with the duties which the
charter imposes on him in connection
with the police administration.
A few days ago Mayor Kiefer united in
a recommendation to the charter COM
mission that the police be placed under
the control of police commission. This
may be the mayors method of expressing
his consciousness of his own unfitness to
act as the head of the police department.
Whether or not this be the case, the rec
ommendation was a wise one, and the
clio b sincerely hopes that the charter
commission will see its-WaE to putting it
into effect The present police admins
tration, from Mayor Tziefer Down, is a
mass of ridiculous incompetency. 1t is
the product of petty politics, and its con-
tinuance is due to the same operating
force. The selection by Mayor Doran Of
a deputy sheriff without a days expert
ence In police or detective work, COM
III,
tents, to replace trained and capable
men, has been followed by the natural
results, for which this city has paid dear
lv. No police commission, however the
creature of politics, would feel under
compulslon to call such an aggregation
into existence, or to perpetuate 1t in
power for a single month after It's worth
lessness had been made so apparent. The
sense of official responsibility OF such
body would prevent such insane conduct,
and the fear Of political consequences
could not operate with it as it does with
Mayor Kfefer; and, If 1t did, no self
respecting mayor would continue such a
commission in existence.
The charter commission ought to try
and accommodate Mayor Kiefer by dis
placing him as head of the police depart
ment He has the bee of reelection buzz
zing around him, and it would be alto
gether a calamity to the city should he
by any mischance be reelected and the
power to do nothing remain with him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
ASSOCIATED BOARDS.
F. H. Peterson, of MoOrhead, Causes
Some AstOnishment.


In Room Is about seventy delegates to
the. session Of the associated school
boards assembled at 8 o'clock ]. M.
Brown, of the Alexandria board, who is
also secretary of the Minnesota Educa-
tional association, occupied the chair.
Owing to the enforced absence of Presi-
dent Salter of Duluth, and Dr.. Hunt, Of
Mortified, two important papers were
left unread, and that read by F. n Peter
son, of Moorhead on the subject Of
Compulsory Education" furnished ma
terial for extended discussion. In this
paper the enforcement of compulsory
education laws was eloquently urged, and
the good results of it's. enforcement in
Minnesota was dwelt upon at length, the
speaker urging members of all state
boards to urge municipal village or town
ship authorities to enforce the law. The
general sentiment of the members pres
ent who spoke to the topic was strongly
in favor Of compulsory education Toward
the close of the session, when the topic
under discussion was Of q general char
acter, Mr.. Peterson astonished his audi
tors by declaring lack of faith in the
promote anything except fads. That's
what the meetings generally result in,
he said, land, as 1 don't believe in fads, [
don't. as a rule, believe in the meetings
that promote fads" The report of the
treasurer was read and received, and a
committee of three was appointed to re-
port nominations for offices for the en-
suing year.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
SCIENCE ROUND TABLE.
Demand for "a Change In Text Books
Here Also.

At the session of the science round
table Prof. II. w. Schmidt presided and
read a paper defining chemical valence,
with explanations of variance. Prof.
Riggs. Of the biological department, Of
the Central high school, presented a
treatise on instruction in physiology by
the laboratry method as exemplified by the
work Of the students. Prof. o. T. Den
ny's paper, Ought Certain Mathematical
Preparations to the Study Of Physics Be
Insisted Upon, and What Should 1t Bet"
provoked a general discussion. In pre-
senting the paper Prof. Denny declared
for a change or Encouragement Of the Or
der of the text books now in use and
spoke affirmatively to the question. He
thought the course Of study should be
algebra and geometry, preceding physics,
chemistry to be taken up as final. Gen
eral concurrence was manifested in his
proposition for the organization Of
science teachers for the purpose of con-
sidering the proper place in the curricu-
lum of each science study and the order
Of subjects to be pursued in each. 1t was
stated that such an organization would
be formed during the present conven-
ton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28

civil and military administrator has suf-
fered no wounds and endured no single
hardship since his advent at Manila. He
is too we'll guarded for anything like
that. His life is too precious Brave mel
like Gen. Lawton may go down to their
death, as the result to some extent of
his worthessness, and share with their
comrades in arms the hardships and
dangers of an active campaign; but this
mans fitness for his work is not expected
to find expression outside of his CEN
sored dispatches or beyond the imme-
date precincts of his spacious head
quarters in Manila.
British and Boer generals drop in their
tracks in South Africa. Gen. Symons, IN
chief command lays down his life in the
discharge of his duties. His successor,
Col. Yule, Lecomes insane under the fear
full responsibilities of the moment. Gen.
Butler, himself, is wounded at the head
of his men. But the hero of the Phil
ippines is so absorbed in his delicate du-
ties at Manila that the military opera
tons OF his soldiers may be said to have
for him all the enchantment which dis
lance alone can lend to the view.
For the present at least it Is next to
useless to ask why this man is not re-
called, or made to go out and meet the
enemy at the head of his men. But If
the public sentiment which found such
ardent expression up to the recent events
which occasioned the belief that the Phil
ippine struggle was nearing its end will
just reassert itself with sufficient force
in the immediate future there Is little
danger but that the administration will
rid itself of its Jonah.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Mine workers cnnfar

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. .H.-An executive
session Of the United Mine Workers of
America was begun in this city today
John Mitchell and Secretary W. C. Pearce
are: John Beam F. Ream, president Dis
tr1ct No. IL, of Beacon. To-; Edwin Perry.
Oska1oosa, To-; William Johnson, Wester-
VILE Ill, and Andrew Davidson, of Pitts
burg, Pa.
President Mitchell says the object of
convention to be held In Indianapoiis.
Jan. 10. and the joint conference of min
ers and coal operators which meets here
Ian 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Iowa Teachers Meet.

DIES MONIES, 10, Dec. 27-The forty
fifth annual session of the Iowa State
Teachers association opened here today
ing of the educational council today, a
resolution to form division IN each
county in the state. if necessary, was
adopted. The association faVors the cur
few ordinances and compulsory education
of children. President Beardshear, Of
Ames. lectured during the Afternoon.
Murat Halstead will make an address to-
morrow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
American Negro Academy.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27-The Amer
lean Negro academy, an organization of
educators, clergymen and other prominent
men of the race met here in annual SEES
sion today at the Lincoln Memorial Con-
gregational church At an afternoon ses-
sion papers We're read on Higher Educa-
ton; its relation to the future of the
negro by W. S. Scarborough. of Wilber-
force university, and "Epldemics. with
Reference to the Southern Situation" by
Peter. H. Clark, of the Sumner high
school
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
INFORMAL RECEPTION.
For Visiting Members OF minnesota
Educational Association.

An informal reception was held in the
parlors of the Ryan last evening from 80
to 1920 for the visiting members of the
Minnesota Educational association. The
guests were received by Gov. and Mrs
John Lind. State Superintendent and Mrs
J. H Lewis Mr.. ana Mrs j. D. Bond and
Mrs. L. P. Williams. The parlors were
decorated with cut flowers and palms.
During the receiving hours Miss Hopes
Ladies orchestra played After the re-
ception the guests adjourned to the din
ing room, where an entertaining pro-
gramme was carried out. Bart and Sc
well, of the Minneapolis Journal, enter
tained the guests with cartoons and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
WARM TIME PROMISED.
There Is an Apparent Deadlock over
Selection of Officers


The nominating committee hid itself
away for several hours during the early
part OF the evening, and wrestled with
the list Of officers to be presented to the
convention today for confirmation
During the day there was every prospect
that there would be an open fight TODAY
on the floor of the convention between
certain factions over the election of Of
hcers. Later peace treaty was fixed I'D.
but whether 1t will last over todays SEES
sion is difficult to predict.
1t is understood that the committee has
decided upon Prof w. A. Shoemaker, of
81 Cloud, for president, but 1t could not
oe learned who will succeed Mr. Smith
as general secretary. E. E. Parke. coun-
~ superintendent of schools of PIpestone.
MADE quite a canvass for the place. but II
Is noised about that another man will
nave the place If the report of the com
mlttee Is adopted. 1t would not be sur
prlsing If the committee brought In a
majority and minority report this morn
/ ing, In which event warm time is prom
lsed. Prof. Shoemaker will, as stated be
the choice of the majority g the commit
tea
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Teachers scIect omcors.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 27.-At a
meeting of the superintendent and Su-
pervising Principals association, a branch
of the Wisconsin teachers, the following
officers Were elected: President, H L.
II W Rood, Shawano; second vice pres
ident Principal w w Jones. Washburn:
secretary Principal H. c. Buell., White
water; treasurer, ]. L. Healey. Milton
Junction.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
COLLEGE SECTION.
Difference of Opinion as to COnsid-
Grafton of Greek.


Grafton of Greek.
In the college section the session was
opened by Prof. Andrew Fossum, of st.
Olaf's college, who discussed the ques-
ton, Should Greek Be Required for the
Degree of A. B. 2" Prof. Fossum spoke
affirmativsIy and was followed by DR..
James Wallace. of Manchester college,
who favored the study of Greek per Sc,
but did not think it an essential for the
degree In question. Prof. L. w CLANCY
Jr., Of Carleton college, thought there
was little in Greek as a culture study
and that all courses should be rewarded
by the degree of A. B. Prof. Folwell eX-
pressed his preference for and belief in
the old-fashioned method Of study in the
classics, but would not insist upon Greek
as requisite for a B. A. degree. Prof.
Eddy, of the state university, withheld
approval of a degree for scientific studies
alone.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Fire at Fort WAYNE.

which started at o'clock this morning
destroyed the wholesale and retail dry
goods establishment of George Dewald SS
Co, and the crockery store of NJ f.
Kaag, causing an aggregate loss Of $780,
GEO. on which there is a total insurance Of
SS5,0OO. distributed among several COM
panieS.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28

BROWNSVILLE, Pa, Dec. 27.-Anoth-
er victim of the Brazenell mine expIe-
sion was found today. The body was
terribly decomposed, and when brought
that people were almost driven from the
buildings. Some Hungarians who accom-
panied the remains claimed that the
body was that of~Andrew Zamiclky
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Rn1and Reedn Condition.

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-An operation for
cancer of the stomach has been per-
formed on Roland Reed, the actor. His
condition last night was very serious.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
DEATHS OF A DAY.

laghan, well known physician of Jersey
City, died suddenly today, while making
a professional call. After the doctor en-
tered the sick room, he asked for a spoon
returned the doctor was lying on the
floor unconscious and died before aid
could be summoned.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-28
Schooner FIying Fox Sioux.

LONDON, Dec 27.-The British steam
er Starlight, which arrived here on Dec
25, from Bahia, while bound in, Dec "a,
collided with and sunk the schooner Fly
ing Fox. No lives were lost