Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07
ORGANIZED.
THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD..M. w
LEVY CHAIRMAN.
Election Of Other 0fficers--CaldWell
Wants Back in the BOard--
Tax Levy.
ORGANIZED.

Wars and rumors of wars were in circu-
lation last evening around the city offices
prior to the converting OF the school board.
The Caldwell fight" so called, was the
| funny theme'' of discussion.
1t was the last meeting of the old board
and considerable interest centered in this
fact The organization Of the new board
was also to take place.
The board convened at Sis. After the
reading of the minutes Mr.. j. D. Cald-
well arose and asked the chair for recognl
ton, and chairman said he could not rec
ognize Mr.. Caldwell except by the unani-
nous consent of the board. There seemed
to be no objection and Mr.. Caldwell stated
that he wanted to hear the minutes read
which referred to the election of another
man, Mr.. Pallett, in his place, as
he understood on information since he had
left the CITY, He wished 20 state that he
never had left the city with intentions to
stay away. He had ever been resident Of
the city and had certificate Of election by
the people which made him a member of
the board for one year.
The minutes devised were read and Mr.
| Caldwell again asked recognition by the
board The chair again said he could not
| recognize him unless by the unanimous
consent of the board.
CALDWELL propose to have a say. l
propose to act with the board. expect to
vote and be heard on such questions as L
may see fit to speak upon.
/ There seemed to be no objection to the
gentleman speaking and he continued.
Caldwell-Have been on tour of inves-
| tigation to see the country. The board
cannot throw me out of this posi-
ton. You had no information
justifying such action. want it under
stood that intend to speak and as long
as please and as often as please.
Campbell-Make your remarks brief.
CALDWELL propose to speak as long as
the question requires. am member of
this board and | want this formally under
stood
Mr.. Caldwell took his seat at one of the
tables.
The minutes were passed upon apd the
chair said the next thing in order was a
reorganization of the board according to
law.
Mr. Campbell-In taking my leave de-
sire to express my thanks to the board for
Have been on the board three years and as
far as I know not single cent has been
misapplied and have detected no mem
Der in a jobbing trick. As parting shot
leave with you some applications for city
superintendent and leave them to
your tender mercies. l hope you
will keep up the system of employing spe
cial teachers. Again allow me TO thank
you.
Mr.. Levy-Move the thanks of this
board be rendered to ". p. Campbell and
\. katz for their untiring zeal in behalf
of the schools
The motion was duly seconded and
passed unanimously.
On motion of Wingard a vote of thanks
was rendered the chairman, Rev. Brown.
Brown-A year ago l accepted this posi-
ton with great reluctance, and If | have
met your expectations it is more than L
expected. | am not parliamentarian and
in many questions that have been new to
me have been sprung and sometimes called
upon for impromptu rulings But have
not had occasion to reverse any of my rul-
ings The next in order is nominations
for president of the board.
CAMPBELL wish to place in nomination
for chairman of the board, Mr.. NJ. w.
Levy.
A vote was taken, showing to be the
unanimous choice of those present.
Levi thank you from the bottom of
my heart for this honor. / have been a
member of the board for ten years, and
eight years have teen chairman and hence
the gavel is not new instrument. | shall
endeavor to do the best in my power.
Mr. Van Ness was made vice president,
and rendered thanks for the same.
Nominations for clerk were in order and
Wingard placed in nomination Mr.. Bur
well. Mr.. Fegtly, a new member, said:
Il want to place in nomination an old set
tier. Mr. Taylor" The nomination by no
means was a surprise, as it was not forgot
ten that Mr.. Campbell's majority was
threatened during election days if he
would not promise TO cast his vote for
clerk in a certain direction.
While the hat was being passed Mr.
Caldwell desired recognition from the
chair but was informed that his name did
not appear on the roll as member of the
board and hence he could not recognize
him.
CALDWELL am a member all the same
and propose to act.
Van Ness read the ballot showing six for
Burwell and three for Taylor. The chair
announced Mr.. Burwell duly elected
clerk.
This brought the reorganization down
TO committees, and the chair announced
that the committees would be prepared
during the week.
The old committees were called. Mr..
Wingard, chairman committee on build
| ings and grounds, stated that he had been
trying TO rent building in the fifth ward
by way of relief in accommodating the in
l. creased school population. He had talked
with Mr.. r. T. Lawrence and was investi-
eating with him on a building
fifty dollars per month which would ac~
| commodate number.
The report was adopted on recommended
/ ton of Wingard-
/ Another building was rented at Burton
/ Car Works. Work was reported as get
/ ting along nicely on the Paramount brick
school house.
| Campbell submitted a report on text
| book which started of on an essay about
the concrete and abstract. After chase
/ up and down school house walks about
cause and effect and 50 forth, he favored
! the adoption of Haryey's series of gram
mars and Barnes history for primary and
Ridpath for high school.
Caldwell.-Mr. Chairman
! Levy-Mr. Caldwell, if you want TO be
recognized as a citizen and there is no OBJ
/ jections yon can speak.
CALDWELL Won can take IL any way yor,