Morning journal and courier., 1888-09-20

been held in some time. Certain ones
pitched into the High school, and even went
so far az to suggest that it be done away with
entirely, while the friends of that institution
tried to defend it.
The meeting was called to order by POST
master English, and Alderman Kleiner was
chosen moderator. The following, presented
by the board of education, was read:
Resolved, That district tax of three and one
o s New sne a4e c Be LAID
on the Erand list Of 1889 the same to Be payable on
Resolved. That the bonds of the treasurer and
81 q sc fb 20 f9s on o
| their duties.
George Hotchkiss, 2nd, didn't lose mo-
ment in getting on his feet Mr.. Hotch-
kiss appearance at the High school meetings
has become regular, and he annually opposes
| all efforts to have the tax increased. He said
\ the High school was utilized by rich folks,
1 and that the raising of the tax would only
l be squandering the money. He said expense
could be curtailed by dispensing with the
services of Professor Jepson as music teacher
In answer to request made by Vice Pres
ident George A. Butler, vice president of the
Tradesmen's bank, Maier Zunder Of the
/ board of education explained that the total
| income of the school district at three mill
tax, as at present in force, is $253, 500, and
that the ordinary expenses are $253, 800.
1 necessarily erected and new teachers given
employment. This year, therefore, the board
estimates that unless the tax can be increased
the funds will run about $24, 900 short.
Mr.. Butler then took the floor and said
some scathing things against the High school.
He was opposed to this increase in the tax.
He protested against the consolidation of che
| High and Hopkins Grammar schools as he
had heard such plan rumored. 'fI am in
favor of taxation for as good an education of
the children between the ages of five and six
teen as can be had in the grammar schools of
New Haven. But to increase the present tax
on q community already heavily pushed is
not just. As for the High school, those who
wish a superior education there will find
| way to pay for it. If they haven't such an
opportunity they are certainly minus the
| ability. I would not now vote to abolish the
High school, but if it were not in existence I
| would vote against it. Every dollar should
| go to the grammar schools, and they should
be equipped with all the sanitary conven-
| fences. That in my opinion, is every
cent the citizen should be taxed for. It is
certainly all any child in New Haven needs
1 This question has for long time been press
| cd upon the board of education and citizens
Now care not what the expenses amount to
in the grammar schools If 1t is 30 per cent
In addition to that at present, but it should
not be increased mill in schools of higher
grade. What for the new buildingsa Are
they to give child an education by which
he can gain q livelihood by simply the exer-
else of brain, not muscle. If there are youth
full ones who desire this, they should get it at
their own cost and exerti0n. The child who
hasn't the ability to get such can't use 1t
anyway"
Frederick Botsford spoke in the same vein
rs Mr.. Butler. He thought that the sooner
the High school expenses are done away with
the better. The poorer people are entitled to
/ consideration, for they can't afford generally
II n GN far &hA JiesA1
school. Expenses of the High school, which
| it for higher than manual labor, is a tax,
not legal expenditure.
Mr.. Butler again took the fsor and said
that the tendency now was to inculcate into
the minds of cur young that they must strive
/ to get living without manual labor at is
false to educate child to a genteel educa-
\ ton. There is nothing so destructive, 80
paralyzing, 90 demoralizing to unfit them for
4 this life. II is an idea that they must earn
their living without the soiling of their hands.
I'll vote in favor of the grammar schools and
am willing to pay to make the children good
1 citizens"
Mr.. Hotchkiss' voice was heard. He
moved to lay tax of three mills.
President WEIGH of the board of education
hoped that such move would not prevail
\ and stated that three and one half mills win
Just carry the board through the coming
year, figuring from the ordinary expenses.
He further added that the addition did not
pertain to the High school to any extent and
L that If the citizens wished the High school
abolished they had better call meeting for
that purpose. "Later on,n he added sarcas-
II ticAlly, lyon might take in Yale college and
other seminaries of learning and overthrow
II them"
The scene that followed ressmbled polit:-
/ cal ward caucus. Several were on their feet
4 trying to be recognize by the chairman.
Walter Leigh was finally recognized. He
asked President WEIGH If any of this money
was for the High school, and the latter said
stNo."
The resolution for the increase of half q
mill was then carried, although many OPP
posed.
The following resolution was then read:
Whereas, The New Haven city school district has
an OF SIG COG WHICH is to be increased
ana
the payment Of said debt and for further school
accommodations which are greatly needed, there
\ Resolved, That the board of education is hereby
authorized and instructed to obtain from the legis
Of the school district such sum or sums Of money as
may be neceasary for the purpose aforesaid not ex
district bearing interest at rate not exceeding
four per cent, per annum, said bonds to be made
whole issue shall Be paid for and retired within for
z years from the date Of issue i being undeTstood
6SRas only for t6e s Of PAYING existing in
houses and purchase necessary land therefer as
may be authorized at q legal meeting OF the school
Maier Zunder explained It by saying that
\ 1t was not proposed to build High school
but to reduce the Indebtedness of the in
ereasing grammar schools with the fund.
i "Another grammar school will probably be
necessary in the Skinner district before long"
+ he said, sfand by issuing these bonds free of
taxation they can be obtained at rate Of 8
or 81 per cent. interest. As for the High
school, we have 800 girlsfrom there now acting
Il nm teachers in the city. This saves the em-
ploying of foreign labor. We want high
grade school that the children may educate
the people. You may save St, 900 by taking
times demand that we have it. am proud
Of the High school"
Amid considerable excitement Mr. Bots
ford made an amendment that no part of
this money should be expended for the High
school. but that it should all go to the gram
mar schools.
Attorney Moran ably defended the High
school. He said that thsreweremany pupils
in the High school the children of wealthy
parents. He thought that She High school
question had bean settled yeals ago.
ATTORNEYS Ashor and Goodhart spoke in
Then Harry Leigh, who was elected
member of tho board Of education on Tues
\ day, said that the board of education had all
the say at these meetings, while the people
had very little. HssthouRht that sths grade
Of the grammar schools should be raised
from their present standard.
]. d. Plunkett, q member OF the board,
got in his say by fnsinuating that Mr.. Leigh
I was pretty fresh for new member of the
board.
The amendment was put to vote and
lost. The original resolution was carried.
Attended the shoot.
J. II. Gould, ]. B. Savage, L. Mitchell, G.
B. Bristol and several Of the members of the
New Haven Gun ciub left yesterday morning
| for Avon TO participate in the shoot Of the
club In that town yesterday.