The morning call., 1891-09-17
HARNEY'S DEATH.
Respect to His Memory by the
School Directors.
No Business Transacted at Last Nights Meet
ing-High Tributes Paid to the Deceased
by His Associates

The sndden and sad death of School Direc-
tor William Harvey cast a gloom over the
Board of Education last night, and out of
respect to his memory no business was
transacted, except 10 approve a few bills
that could not be delayed
President Sabin announced officially
Colonel Harney's death. Il hope when l
die" he added briefly and sadly. II shall be
as sincerely mourned as Colonel Harvey"
Superintendent SWEET proposed the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That special committee Of three
be appointed by the board TO prepare appropriate
resolutions OF respect 10 the memory OF the late
That the Board Of Education attend the
funeral
That the board adjourn out of respect to the
memory of Colonel harney.
The Superintendent said he felt so keenly
the bereavement of Colonel Haruey's death
that he was hardly able to say anything in
reference to the sad event. He felt that he
spoke the sentiments of the members of the
board and all others who knew the Colonel,
that the board had lost valuable member,
the city an upright and honorable citizen
and his family loving aud devoted hus-
band and father.
Those who were so fortunate as to have
had his friendship held him in the highest
esteem, always felt that they could ap-
prOach him when trusted friends assist
ance was needed, and always had perfect
confden in his counsel. Such men are
not easily picked up, and the community
can Ill afford TO spare them
Colonel Harney'S place will be hard to fill,
because he was an honest, conscientious
official and had the true interest Of his ofic e
at heart,
Woodward seconded the resolution, say
Ing that lie hardly felt that anything could
ha odd .ynl =, /, ,or1-- of ha rim
tendent. Colonel Harvey had endeared
himself TO every member of the board.
(Here Mr.. Woodward broke down and
could not say any more.
Brooks said he wanted to give his testi-
mony TO tine worth Of tie deceased mem ber
They had become warm personal friends in
their work as members of the Classification
Committee. and he had had more than
chance opportunity to know the many good
qualities of the deceased. He recalled
with special interest his last talk with the
Colonel. 1t was his next turn to appoint
teacher, aud said he, Brooks, l have in
mind two young ladies who are very poor,
yet worthy and competent, and the only
question with me is, which one needs it most.
] shall find that out so that l may name my
choice when L get back.
I'VE were waiting for his return" added
Mr.. Brooks, 'and confidently expected TO
have him with us tonight"
HYde spoke in warm praise of the ColoneIs
G2ltutulneSS In the discharge oil duty. II
was always duty first with him; everything
else had 10 yield to that
President Sabn appointed, in response to
the first portion of the resolution, Superin-
tendent SWEET and Directors Woodward
Rnd Decker He also appointed Hyde and
Ames TO act as pall-bearers at the funeral.
1u strange and hdeOus contrast to the
soiemnity of the occasion was the lowering
near of the political vultures, greedy to
seize the official remains of the deceased
Director. Martin Kelly was the most con-
sDicuuus of this class on hand, but num-
Der Of lesser importance skulsed near
Kelly had never personally met Super
intendent SWEET, who has the appointment
of Colonel Harney'S successor h had to
be introduced, and he was.
Mr. SWEET stated afterward that Kelly
did not mention the subject of Colon el Har-
ney's successor at all, and he had no idea
who would be the man most agreeable to
tie small boss. More, he did not care. He
was determined to name his choice, and
would name man thoroughly competent
90 ill the place, one who had been tried, and
he therefore mad absolute confidence in him.
Il am satisfied" he continued, that the
public will approve of my appointment, and
l only trust the board will.
"Of course / shall not turn deaf ear to
Mr.. Kelly or Mr.. Crimmins, or any one else,
! Shall be glad to hear from anybody, but
you will bear in mind that l am going to
make the appoiu utmenL"
Ire board VIII meet on Monday night to
continue the unfinished business Of last
night