Wichita eagle., 1889-03-05

Inc OOY agreed 10 90 the WOfk 6llu az
ranged for him to return when he would
comply. But he has failed to put in an
appearance.
! 1t seemed, and still seems to me, much
| better that an occasional boy should ex-
communicate himself by being stubborn.
than that the literary exercises, which are
| being made the means OF contributing 10
culture broader than mere grammar and
arithmetic should be weakened anc brok-
en- down In order to excuse such boys.
Lastly.-Of the scarlet fever | need say
nothing There are number OF cases in
city, but through the vigilance of the
board OF health, the promptness and EN-
cheney of the sanitary policeman, Who re
ports to superintendent every day, and
once of its whereabouts, we are not suffer-
ing much from it. The whole number Of
cases reported to Us TO date Is forty-three.
A few cases of diptheria have also been
reported.
Believing that the affairs of the school
arc in very good condition and that there
is no serious matter to report
The report was referred to committee
The clerk read report of funds showing
s39, 900 on hand. The state fund was
reported as about ready to receive and
would be about 5000 while s., 500 was the
amount for Shawnee county. 1t seemed
TO be the prevailing opinion that there Is
something worng with the superintendent
After some off hand remarks the matter
was referred to committee on finance.
Mr. FegtIey on finance found janitors
for Levy school making extra charges for
extra work, as stated. He failed to see
that it would be good plan to honor the
same. The bills, however. after some
chat were allowed. Bills amounting to
$500 were allowed
Mr. Fegtley moved no bills be considered
in meeting that has not been presented to
clerk on Saturday night prior to regular
monthly meeting on Monday evening.
Mr.. NcNair thought the plan proposed
would afford little relief. He seemed TO
want each committee TO do its own bust
ness before the regular meeting.
The motion prevailed. after some heroic
efforts in various directions
Mr.. McNair gave his experience at To-
peka in the semi-lobby circles, straining
himself over senate bill No. 0S. As ne
found it there was only two things he
recognized, the one being the number and
the other the title The desired relief was
secured by a special bill for Wichita.
Mr.. Campbell, on teachers and salaries,
stated Miss King had resigned her posi-
ton in the high school and place occupied
by Miss Florence Allen, who came here
some months ago from Indiana.
The clerk was instructed to call on the
board of examiners to hold an examination
at the high school building on Saturday
next.
Mr.. Fegtley stated number of certifi-
Gates of teachers would expire in few
days. He inquired if another examination
would be necessary before the close of the
term. The president stated that he pre-
sumed no more examinations would be re-
quired.
1t was moved that the president be in
structed TO appoint committee of three
to draw up set of rules and regulations,
to report at the April meeting. The mo-
ton prevailed, and as committee Nc
Mar, Fegtley and Clapp were appointed.
Mr.. Fegtley spoke of the especial school
law for this city. and inquired what the
section concerning qualifications of the
SUPERINTENDENT should be- The object of
the section as drawn by Wichita lobbyist
was to make it impossible for the board to
elect as superintendent anyone not hold
ing diploma from certain class of insti-
tutions.
Mr.. Flegtley submitted resolution as
follows:
Resolved, BY the board of education of
the city of Wichita in regular session as
sembled: that it is necessary to issue, nego-
tiate and sell the bonds of this board for
the purpose of raising funds to purchase
sites for school buildings and to erect and
furnish suitable buildings thereon to the
amount of 100000, and the mayor of said,
city is hereby requested TO call an election
for the purpose of taking the sums
of said city upon the question of issuing
said bonds.
Mr. Clapp seemed to think the bill Civ
ing power to vote bonds had not been
printed, and it whould be dangerous to
decide favorably on the resolution until it
is printed and the board is sure of the
entire programme of law-making is car
ried out.
1t was decided that wnen all business of
the meeting was over, the board take
recess until Friday night TO consider the
bond question.
Mr. McNair reported book stealing at
Lincoln building and he suggested that
some heavy locks he put on 70 guard.
Mr. Campbell stated that some morn
ings the principals of the schools were not
on time. He got little enthusiastic and
affirmed the superintendent was out Of his
office during office hours. He seemed 10
think there was good deal of late Sleep
ing in the corps Of city teachers.
The superintendent stated his Office
hours in forenoon was $50 10 500; in after
noon, TO and he was there always unless
called away for unexpected work.
After some spatting over rules, etc, a
recess was taken until Friday evening.