, 1884-08-21
TO BE OR NOT TO BE7
That Is the Question Regarding the
PrincipaIship.
Some Expressions of Opinion on
the Subject.
What Is Thought of the Examina-
ton Proposition.

Il wonder when Judge Carey examined
Professor Stark?n inquired a well known
citizen of a LEADER reporter yesterday
afternoon.
The reporter intimated a profound ig-
noranee of the date when this interesting
event occurred.
II guess it must have happened since
the school meeting last May"
"Why2n inquired the reporter.
well. at that meeting Judge Carey
presided, and some disposition was shown
to elect him a member of the Board of
Education. He then firmly and positive
ly declined. He said there was a very
strong feeling of opposition against the
Principal, and if he Carey were elected
he could not consistently vote for him.
As you know the two gentlemen who rep
resented this sentiment of antagonism to-
ward Professor Stark were elected by big
majorities. Nothing can more clearly
demonstrate the bitter feeling against
Professor Stark's further continuance in
the Office of Principal than the vote
given on that OCCASION"
Talking about the Stark matter, " said
another gentleman who had just happen
ed along, 81 cannot for the life of me see
the consistency ofthe SUMS course
Consistency isn't considered a very
high priced jewel around that Office" sug-
gested the reporter
Il guess you're right said the gentle
man. Just after the school election
last May, Mr.. Slack came to me and
congratulated himself on the election.
The gentlemen elected were known to be
opposed to Mr.. Stark. Mr.. Slack knew
it, claimed all the credit OF electing them
himself and yet he seems this morning
disposed to uphold Mr.. Stark. Asee-
saw would be a very good coat of arms
for the Sun"
While | am opposed to Professor
Stark | still wish to treat him fairly"
said another gentleman. During all the
time he has been in the position of Prin-
ciDal he has never once stood a thorough
examination. He has always heretofore
wlggled out of it, either by hook or by
crook. Now | simply say that if Mr..
Stark will pass an examin-
alton before properly qualified
persons and secure from them a certificate
that he possesses the ability and knowledge
necessary for the position of Principal,
then ! will cheerfully accord him my sup
port. Until he does so | cannot con
s%cientiously do it
"Mr. Stark carries his school discipline
to the verge of tyranny" said another.
You remember what indignation was
caused by his persistent refusal to permit
a recess, either in the morning or in the
afternoon, and by his refusing to allow
the pupils to go out, on any provocation
whatever, during school hours. Several
delicate children were made i'll by it,"
Mr.. Stark's article in the Sun of yes
terday endeavors, by inference, to create
the impression that $50 signatures were
secured in one day to a petition demand
ing the retention in his position of Mr..
Stark, who for thirteen years has been
Principal Of the High School. This is
AMI able-bodied yarn, but even if that
number of signatures were obtained after
several weeks of hard work, a number of
gentlemen who signed their names would
now very cheerfully recant. The petition
already before the Board asking for his
removal speaks for itself.
II the day is not too cold some more
developments may be expected.