Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-08-07

! Second Observation-Disclosures. Lii
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! Fifth. S94
| Total. Observation-Disclosures. o,ioO
| 1t was decided to open schools on the
second Monday of August, and should in
elude members of the board or any one
who may call.
| Tucker-Chidister visited some Of the
schools only once in the school year, and
had known this it might have made
difference in his position. | want to know
what he is doing.
An amendment was made including the
visits of members of the board and the mo-
! ton carried.
Examining board was appointed as fol-
! lows Rev. j. II. Parker, c. +. Coffin,
ESQ.,, and Amos Burns, Esq.
Mr. Tucker offered tablet to be filled
out by the principal OF each school, show
ing the number of visits of city superin-
tendent of schools. time spent and re-
marks as to object of visit.
1t was moved to adopt the report and
Van Ness spoke against it, thinking it was
in bad taste and detrimental to their best
interests 1t was establishing system of
detectives and cast suspicion on the man
in charge.
Wingard looked upon it as a matter OF
record.
The time for examination was set for
the 4th and 5th of August.
Bills We're allowed amounting to 800.
The motion of the previous meeting to
declare the Office of city superintendent
vacant, being referred to this meeting, was
called up by Mr.. Brown, who moved to in
definitely postpone the motion. Carried
unanimously.
| The matter of teachers and salaries was
referred to the committee on teachers and
| salaries.
The question of the time the city super
| intendent's salary should commence was
decided to be on the first of August.
| The most striking feature of the meeting
was the action of Mr.. Caldwell, was rec
ognized as an eX-member, which in
/ straight English means citizen Of Wich-
| tia, or the United States. 1t seems that
at the last meeting of the board a com
munication was received by the board
( from Mr. Caldwell's brother, of this city,
who is well and favorably known, to the
/ effect that J. d. had gone TO Australia as
|
the board that il was not likely he would
| return in time to fill out his
unexpired term as member of the board
| which at that time was over a year in dur
alton. On this information the board
| thinking that the First ward should be
| fully represented in the board and their
! interests cared for by force equal to that
| from the other wards and acting according
| to the law as they understood 1t means
! relating to the matter in hand appointed
| Mr.. Pallett to fill out the unexpired term
of Mr. Caldwell. 1t seems that Mr. CaId-
! we'll did not go to Australia as he had an
! ticipated in the letter to his Brother but
/ some days ago as is known returned 70
| this city. He expressed himself as being
| very indignant at the action taken and
! made assertions to the effect that he would
regain his place on the board which IN his
| Judgment had been wrongfully taken
! the session OF the board as reported above.
| 1t might be added that Mr..
! Caldwells manner at times was quite
positive bordering serio usly on rudeGesS
at times. especially at the first OF the ses-
/ sion, but as his temper gave him ease he
acted more IN accord with the rules that
are most commonly observed before the
school board. At first lie seemed deter
mined TO fight it out by main strength
| making purely bluff or bull dog play Of
! it, but this not meeting with the desired
! effect on his part it simmered down to a
more intellectual contest He proceeded
/ 10 vote whenever the name OF Mr.. PalletU
was called, but il was treated with
nothing less than silent contempt by the
chair. both old and new, and by all mem
/ bcrs of the board. On questions OF debate
and consideration he would insist on be-
ing heard but was ALWAYS given the place
equal TO a common citizen who desired to
make few suggestions.
1t seems quite evident that neither bull
doing nor physical force well
applied will win for Mr.. Caldwell
his place back On the board,
/ He stated after the board adjuorned that
| he would bring suit for his place and try
| the effect of law. The opinion as 10 the
result OF this action seems to be varied.
J Some members OF the board are OF the
opinion that he can regain II. while others
| express doubt. Public sentiment called
| from the best authority also seems divided
| and the whole looked upon as rather IN
fortunate occurrence, especially coming
up in the school board IS IL does, which
/ long since was accorded the reputation OF
sailing on troubled waters. II IS suggest
ed by some that Mr.. Pallett, who happens
20 be il Colorado now. Will surrender
the place respectfully 70 Mr.. Caldwell
on his return while others who claim 10
| know his mind on the question think he
| has developed tendency 20 hold on 10 4
| as long as possible.
The present board is as follows: j. W
Wingard- W. r Tucker. J. j. tegtly. ".
p. McNair. T. Howard. L J. Brown, Geo.
/ T. Campbell. c. 4. NanNess, l. ID. Pallet,
with NJ ". Levy chairman
| The retiring members OF the board are
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