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compelled Alderman Hart, very reluctantly, no doubt
to deny the gratifying duty of making them one" for
life. Both withdrew from the chamber, evidently dis
pleased, amid many curious speculatons-some remark
ing that the lady rich heiress who wished to be-
stow her hand on her favored Lothario. We hope that
kind hearted alderman will take their into
consideration, should they again call.
Board or Supervisors.
AuG 7.--Da. REEsE's CASE This Board met last
ming Alderman CHARLIcK in the Chair. The minutes
of the last meeting were read and approved.
Some few petitions asking relief from taxa
ton were received and referred.
The case of Dr. Reese was resumed.
THOMAS DoLAN sworn, eraminrd By Mn. EpwAnns-I
of the Trustees Of the Fourteenth Ward school,
never ordered any Of the teachers not to read the
Bible in the schools never came in contact with Dr.
Reese in his official capacity was present when Dr.
lpms. There something said there about the read
ing Of the Bible The Sisters said they read the Roman
Catholic version Of the scrpturoe for the children before
nine o'clock. DR.. sweeny was present.
Dn JAMES STEWART, swo,n- am Trustee of Com
DR.. Reese 29th January last requesting to meet
him the following day o'clock at the school house
Elm street met him there. The teachers in my ward
had been paid up to the previous October the lst
February, four months salary due to them. This
interview took place after the resolution Of the Com
mon Council MOTTO pay any schools that refused to read
the Bible At the time DR. Reese going to commence
his annual examination, got anony note inti-
mating Reese about to hold such examinations
got it from little boy, whose name did not know.
EDWARD j. CLoYN, sWorn-l am trustee of the 9th
Ward;I went wthDr Reese and showed him the schools;
ton and astonished to read his report afterwards;
he told Of any meeting Of ward officers be
held for the purpose of deciding if the Bible should be
read Dr. Reese notified mo to the Trustees;
got notice not sgned it purported to come from DR..
Reese.
Schools in llthWard since 9th June 1912; Dr. Reese
appointed in September last and since that time to my
knowledge he never sent any communication to the
ward officers; he has never advised counsecd with
any of the officers to knowledge; he has nterfered
far the books OF the school question; have
to all the teachers that the reading Of the Douay
Bible in the schools violation of the law; and il
any Bible was read should be the Protestant version
had a conversation with the teachers about their
pay but this gave directions about the reading not
reading OF the Bible Reeses conduct has been injuri
the interests of the Ward Schools; his report is
partial injurious to the Ward Schools and partial to
the Public Schools; his statement in relation to the
Orange street school is incorrect
[Wness here detailed the various items in relation to
the number of scholars and which he stated all in
These facts in relation the Ward and Public Schools
stated in vague and general in the report
not correctly given The remark in the report 'that
teachers OF foreign accent employed is false the
statement in relation to the want capacity the teach
is also ialsehood the books read in Ward
those used generally in the Public Schools book ent
tied scripture Lessons and also "Bbie History
both read Lesson Books in the schools advised the
teachers to their signed the order d.
rections Of Dr. Reese did not give the advice graui
tously.
Crosseramined by Mr.. KrrcHrs-I signed the peti.
tion never John W. Bloodgood John Ross in
the schools know the latter sends three children to the
schools know Philip O'Brien, whose is signed to
personal knowledge of the facts set forth the petitions
Many persons signed the petitions my represen-
tations to them; appear here counsel for myself and
of the petitioners Of the l4h Ward; heard
the name OF successor to Dr. Reese have heard my
spoken of as such, well as that Of ohers
am not sure OF getting the office.
CHArRMAN-Ths cross-examinaton is not to be ad-
mitted before the Board of Supervisors.
Mr.. KETcHuM-I merely want TO show the bias-the
motive in this matter.
CHAIRMAs-As question Of unnecessary waste Of
me the Board can take under consideration but
before
WirSEss-l have no objection to any question
that may be put me.
Mr.. KETcHUM--I want to show the bias but we shall
go Was there anything about ordering the Bible not
to be read before DR.. Reeses soming into Officer
WirNEssThe Bible discontinued in the schools
until DR. Reese came in, in September last The Bible
was read for about five weeks both versions alternately
until the Commissioners to the conclusion that in
asmuch the law forbid the reading Of the Douay Bible,
It should be excluded and they then determined not to
the schools would take offence and leave frequently
saw the children playing while the Bible being
read and not much reverence also paid by the teachers
who slurred the reading was in favor Of reading
the Bible in the schools provided class of christians
felt their consciences aggrieved by it.
AID. BRIGGs.-Mr Chairman, should like to know if
this of examination ought to be allowed We
going into the Bible question: matter quite foreign
from the business before us | shall stay here for
week on the inquiry have in view but this is
be allowed
CHAIRMAN.-Certainly
objected to DR. Reeses mode Of examining in the schools
never objected to his capacIty objected to his
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spects is incorect and calculated to produce false i'm
PRESTON The highest salary paid female teachers in
my ward Is $500 My daughter is one of the teachers,
and Mrs Dooly another The highest salary paid to
male teachers is $780, and $1,000. Mr.. McElroy
gets this salary in ward Some male teachers get
LAWRENCE J. DUFFY, sporn-Testifed that he is a
Trustee. Signed the petition for Dr. Reesc's removal;
considered he acted in partizan spirit contrary to the
interests of education Had of knowing it fur
ther than in his intercourse with the Doctor the sub
ect of the Bible. Is averse to reading any Bible The
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Catholic children, is because know the Catholic chill
dren would Withdraw. consider reading each version
alternately, every morning, real humbug. Uaughter)
We thouhgt it better to exclude altogether The chill
dren would object to it, and SO would their parents.
Dr. HAsBRoucK, recalled We dery the right or power
not Justify it. We deny the right of the County Super
inendent to decide any question appeal consider
ed the state Superintendent alone had jurisdiction.
got verbally from him that the Douay Bible read
would be contrary to law Dr. Reese decided that the
Douay edition may be read and did not appeal he
cause we considered he had right to make any de.
cison at all
CnAiHMaH-Ths is going out of the enquiry before MS
The Rfeonors presented two petitions against the
mova of DR.. Reese
Mr. EDWARDS here read several portions OF DR. Rcege,s
published reports 10 the Board of Education IN relation
to the subject matter before the Board which the press
has already frequently commented upon.
resolution of the Board of Education, declaring
December 1874, was read and admitted The case for
the compliments having rested.
Mr. krronuM hcreupon moved to adjourn to the So
coma tuesday IN September, the ground OF the all.
sence OF several of respondents witnesses.
Mr IDwARDs opposed the motion, affidavit bo.
ing made and delays being always dangerous In such
cases.
The RrcoRDER wished before the question was taken,
mat the Board should first decide if it necessary 70
driye The Respondent to defence for mere error OF
Judgment II such aprinciple established. every
gentleman holding Office would be liable to be fe'
moved.
Alderman IIsSRy would suggest if this was the time
and place discuss the mattcri There was no motion
pending
The RFooRprR--I will move that from this testimony
it is unnecessary to go into defence.
Alderman Benson considered no case was made out
lie therefore seconded the Recorder.
The question sustaining the motion was taken ana
negatived. Ayes, d-Nocs, H.
The question the motion OF the Respondent TO be