The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-22
THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Reinstatement Asked for Two
Suspended Pupils.
a LIBEL SUIT THREATENED.


portance were disposed Of.
Youse ExPExs SUSPENSION.
The early part of theovening was passed
In discussing the particulars relating to the
suspension of young Espen from the
South school last December by Professor
Atkinson Mr.. Espen notified Superin-
tendent Kennedy some time last week that
be would appear before the board at the
next regular meeting and endeavor TO prove
that his son was uninstiy treated while At
tending the school that the suspension by
the principal was unfair. and thathe would
endeavor to induce the board 70 reinstate
his son in the school. Mr.. Espen accordingly
came before the board last evening 70 plead
his case, and did so. stating his side of the
question in the best manner possible, but
Superintendent Kennedy had prepared for
him by having Professor Atkinson, prin-
cipal of the South school, and the other
ing to testify as to the unbecoming con-
duct of the pupil.
After considerable discussion II was de-
cided to let Professor Atkinson give his side
of the story, which he did in clear and
concise manner, and his remarks were sub
Stimulated by the other teachers present
to give his side Of the controversy, and
asked further time to bring his witnesses
before the board. Mr.. McDougall settled
the whole matter by saying that he could
have all the time he wanted. and that the
board would notify him when they were
ready to hear him. Mr.. Espen then
left the room, and Superintendent
Kennedy put stop to the
proceedings by recommending that
the boy be expelled, which recommends
ton will come up at the next meeting of
the board for action. Superintendent
Kennedy said that the public schools were
not conducted for the purpose of ref orming
unr1iy children, and she knew from the
experience the teachers had had with
young Espen ne was very bad boy and
never would learn anything while there,
but instead would just cause trouble
among other pupils.
TooKIE KALLocH's CASE.
School Clerk Haw thorne then read a
letter from Rochester, Lewis Il Gilman. the
attorneys, the substance of which
was in regard to the expul-
sion of Tookie Kalloch from the
public schools several months ago. 1t will
be remembered that young Kallock was
charged by Professor Richardson with the
theft of sixty dollars from the piano fund
Of the central school and was ac-
cordingly expelled. The case was
taken into the courts and Young
Kailock was acquitted. His attorneys now
want the boy reinstated. and say that if
the charge of larceny publicly made against
him by the board is not with
"A tai b. l.
mother to ''bring personal action
against the board individually for criminal
libel, and for damages for exhibiting
libel against Tookie Kelloch. charging him
with theft and making the exhibition pub
lie, at the university of this state
The board decided to employ conpe-
tant lawyer to take charge of the case.
STEAM HEATING QUESTION.
The question of heating the four new
school houses was then brought Up by Mr..
Dougall. At the last meeting of the board
it was decided TO accep. the Ruttan sys-
tenn of dry air heating. and Mr.. McDougall,
who has been championing the Haxtun
system OF steam heating claimed that
she board had no right to make any such
contract, inasmuch as he had been directed
several months before by the board to in
vestigate the different systems, and decide
upon one for its use. He had practically
consumated q deal with the Hax-
tun company, which power had
been given him by the board,
and he wanted to know why his suppes-
tons had not been given any considera-
ton. After considerable discussion il was
finally moved by Mr.. McDougall that the
Haxtun system be reinststed, and put in
the four new buildings. The motion car
ried by vote of three to two. as follows:
Ayes-McDougall, Colkett Hughes; aces
Smith, Frink.
BIDS FOR scHooLHoUsEs.
In consideration of the erection of the
four new schoolhouses, il was decided to
extend the time for opening bids for the
erection thereof one week.
THE VOTE CANvAssED.
The committee appointed to canvass the
vote OF the school election held Saturday
afternoon on the question of issuing bonds
to the extent of $3.50. 900, $io0 900 to be ex-
pended in erecting the four new school
buildings. and $4,000 with which to pur.
chase new sets for future use. made its
report. The vote was announced as 96 in
favor of issuing the bonds and against
Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. McDougal were
directed TO find out and report at the next
regular meeting the manner and per cent
in which the bonds would be issued.
The meeting then adjourned.