Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-08-10


MR.. HovEY STICKS TO IT.
Mr.. Hovey said he desired to remark that
he did not blame Mr.. Thompson for the per-
soDalfties. His next friend, Mr.. Crosby
Noyes, was chargeable with the personali-
ties, and he (Hovey) had no personal feeling
towards Mr.. Thompson.
VIEWS OF OTHER TRUSTEES.
Mr.. Mitchell remarked that he had first
made up his mind to vote for the minority
report, but after hearing the evidence he
could not vote for 1t. He thought that the
trustees OF that district.
Mr.. Brooks said that Mr.. Mitchell was
bad done their duty they would not have
had this Investigation. 1t was to be regret
ted that the trustees could not agree except
In drinking With Mr.. Thompson. Laugh.
teri While he was sure that the psOple of
South Washington want Mr.. Thompson,
under the evidence he could not crafty
them. As for The STAR, he did not think
that the editor hal thought that by crack
Ing bis whip he could force the board to do
as he advised, but that he thought that q
great wrong was being done. He felt sorry
that the public had not been properly in
formed Of the proceedings. While a change
in the fourth district would unsettle matters
there for time, he was compelled under his
oath to vote for change.
HOME SHOT FROM DR. REYBURN.
Mr.. Reyburn remarked that there were
Two things abOut this matter very painful
to him, viz that the personal habits OF Mr..
Thompson had been brought into question
in the manner they had, for in proving that
these parties b ad disgraced themselves. If
they had been wise they would not have
brought 1t ont. He could lever vote against
man convicted I'm such way.
Mr.. Hovey said he had brought In this ties
timoDy as to personal habits, ahd If he had
disgraced himself he was willing to stand
IT. He had acted In the interests of the citi-
Zens OF the fourth district.
Mr.. Randolph read from the rules that the
committee on teachers are requir, to in
quire into fhe personal habits OF teachers,
and said IN this case Mr.. Thompson had
cOurted full investigation. He (R } acted
under bis oath. and would have been remiss
and unfit TO set as member had he not pur.
sued tic Inquiry as TO the moral character
of Mr.. Thompson.
WHY MR.. RYDER WOULD VOTE FOR
THOMPSON.
NJ. Ryder said that he had not heard OF
any OF Mr.. Thompsons pupils having be-
come drum kards by his example: He felt
proud that he could vote for hiIh, for he was
sure he would he carrying ont the wishes of
the people of South Washington almost to
man. As TO personal habits, there were
but few men who could stand such an inves-
legation. AS an evidence of the efficiency OF
Mr.. Thompson as q teacher he had only to
refer TO the citizens of South Washington.
Look at the part her business men-the
Grays, the Noyes, the Goldens and others
who are credit TO any place, had taken in
this controversy. Yet, after "a years OF
faithful service we are told that Mr.. Thomp-
son is not the proper man. Before he set
down he desired to inquire how far princi-
pals authority extended after the pupils
leave the buildIng-must he follow each one
TO his home.
THE MINORITY REPORT REJECTED.
The question was taken on the minority
report, recommending Mr.. Thompson for re-
appointment, and IL was lost. Yeas-Trus-
tees Johnson, Lloyd, Moffat, Ryder and Rey
burn-5. Nays-Trustees Brown, Brooks,
Champlin, Curtis, DERRICK, Dyer, French,
HOvey, Mitchell, Packard and RandOl phil.
Mr.. Brown, in explaining his vote. said
that the evidence showed that Mr.. T. had
been dere'ict in duty, allowing forbidden
things to be done; guilty of conduct unbe-
coming a gentleman, an habitual drinker
and requenter of SALOONS.
Mr.. Lloyd denied that there was any such
evidence.
Mr.. Brown continued, saying that he was
his own judge of the evidence, and that the
use OF tobacco was forbidden, and yet he did
not stop its use 1t was also in evidence
that a large proportion OF the population de-
sired change-frOm % to 80 per cent.
Mr.. Johnson said he regretted that under
the evidence he had TO vote against a gentle
stated, has such high reputation among
MR.. THOMPSON DISMISSED.
The majority report was then adopted
sThUGGLE AS TO THE SUCCESsOksHIP.
MIR. Randolph reported from the committee
on teachers the name of Strong John TnDm-
son as principal of the fourth district, with
Mr.. Lloyd nominated Mr.. A. T. Stewart,
formerly assistant in the first district, aud
now secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Gs
Mr.. johnson inquired-What are the per-
sOnal habits of Mr.. S. j. Thomson?
Mr.. Randolph replied that some OF the
committee had stat. j that they could not
vote for him becau-e he had done as Mr.. j.
f. Thompson did-drank beer. He had a.
m1tled IL under oath before the committee,
and they had concluded TO report his name
as he had dOne-W1thOut recommendation.
Mr.. French asked IL Mr. Il. had not in
formed the committee that he never drank
when teacher.
NJ ar ro,t;a1 W tho a
Mr.. JOhBson.-Does he use tobacco?
Mr. HOVey presented letter from Mr..
Stuart stating that he was not n Candidate
Mr.. Derrick explained that MIR. Thomson
had been some months unemployed. and at
times had taken little beer. He would
condemn beer drinking in a teacher, but not
In pri vate citizen.
Mr.. Johnson remarked that he had heard
that Mr.. ThOmsOn's name was used in con-
nection with the first district. and the trus-
Ices had rultd him out, remarking that he
was 10 improvement on Mr.. Mckee. If this
was true, 1t would not be fair TO put him on
the fourth district.
Mr.. Randolph spoke In favor OF Mr.. Stuart
remarkiDg that his appointment would go
lar towards restoring good feeling, and he
suggest ted that Messrs. Champlin and Lloyd
shake hands on the nomination.
DECLINATIoN WHICH DIDN'T MEAN
ANYTHING.
Mr.. Champlin referred TO the letter of de-
elination as settling the matter as TO Mr..
sDy other light than he was not pushing
himself, and he had no doubt but IL Mr.,
Stewart was elected he would accept.
Mr.. Champlin moved that the nomination
OF Mr.. Thomson be acted upon.
Mr. Lloyd made the same motion in regard
to Mr.. Stewart.
STRONG JOHN THOMSON DEFEATED.
Mr.. Brown expressed surprise that there
should be any opposition to Mr.. 8. j. Thom-
son, whose reputation was known to all.
He asked when they had entered into the
personal habits Of candidates before, and
said 1t would be proper to reject any one
who was common bar room lOafer. Mr..
Thomson was not such q one.
Mr.. Motfatt.-"Mr. President it Is now II
Mr.. Brown.-"Tbis is an important matter
There is no man who has hi CHER reputation
as d teacher than Strong John Thomson"
CUT 1T SHORT.
Mr. Rey burn.-"If you have the interest OF
MI Thomson at heart you will make your
address short"
Mr.. Brown opened q package OF letters.
and after some further dtscussio he asked
what Strong John Thomson ever did that
he cannot harmonic the difficulties in the
fourth district.
A voice-"Been drinking"
Mr.. Champlin said that IL had been charged
that Mr.. =. j. L. had been trying to supplant
Mr. J. +. Thompson, for the purpose ~ ei wing
the place TO a Yankee, which we not true,