The morning call., 1892-11-05
How nhnnf the children ?

city.
They control the gamblers vote-the
votes of thieves and criminals OF all kinds
and themselves are keepers of one Of the
lowest resorts for the gamblers, hoodlums
and criminals of every description.
They are the kind OF men who are re-
sp0nsible for the opening or that vile eglme
hatchery, the CremOrne.
Through their influence the dives exist
to-day. and Nike de Young expects to buy
his way into the Senate Tomorrow
Ii isn't likely that you needed this defni-
tiOn OF the term bosses, but here you have
may count fer the good in stamping the
truth indeliby upon your mind.
This Is the tine Of all times that you-f
an honest citizen and vOter--muSt consider
such Important and far-reaching questions
as these.
DO you want such men as Kelly and
Crimmns TO govern the education of your
children and appoint their teachers?
Assuredly not
But there is only one alternative, only one
set Of candidates for School Directors who
DO OF wear the collar Of the bosses.
They are the y Non-PsTtisan nominees.
Their names, together with their number
on the official ballot, are as follows:
222-J. T. BURKE
Z3S-CHARLES a. CLINTON.
229-E. J.. COLE.
256-S. Z. DUTT0N.
23S-F. n. EATON.
14I-F. j. FRENCH.
24j-0. NJ. G0LDARACENA
zae-F. A. HYDE
15i-G. a. MERRILL.
261-C. b. PERKINS.
263-EDWARD POLLITZ.
273-IHOMAS STEALEY.
You should bear in mind these numbers
and when you come 10 vote save time by
stamping the cross after the names sue
ceeding them.
The Non-Partisan convention spent more
time over the selection of its School
Directors than it did in deciding upon the
other officers combined. AS result il has
placed before the voters OF San Francisco
ticket which should receive the hearty
support of all honest men.
he partisan character of school boards
il this city has heretofore been the bane Of
the department, permeating every branch
thereof and embarrassing teachers In the
discharge Of their duties.
No man can accept a nomination from A
political boss without being under obliga-
tons to him, aud, as rule, the price that Is
paid for such a nomination Is the surrender
to the boss OF a part or the whole OF the
patronage Of the Office.
HIS consists Of tile nomination of teach
eTs, aud when the bosses are allowed 10
name who shall teach our children IL is
evident that the schools must suffer there
from.
In Buckley's time he regularly appointed
twenty-four teachers in each board and
the price of sueh appointments was S500
apiece. This netted quite a revenue, and
the fact could be testified to by many Of the
: teachers now IN the department who have
been paying debts of that kind out Of their
slender salaries.
The Non Partisans nominated three dIrec-
tors from the present Board of Education
who are known to have opposed the bosses
from the beginning, and the Republicans
'renoininated four from the present board
Who have not been free from the orders Of
the bosses on all occasions.
There are many applicants for the ofice
OF School Director. Notwithstanding the
lact that there is no pay attached thereto
tDere seems to be an extraordinary desire
70 secure the position. There are many
reasons therefor.
In the first place it is esteemed AN honor
able position. and the ambitious politician
sees therein stepping stone to higher
nOnOrs.
Then. again, the opportunity for appoint
Ing teachers is eagerly sought for by those
who have daughters, relatives or friends
who want places.
Then, to every dishonest School Director
every appointment is worth considerable
money--Ilot less than $500
1t viii be interesting at this time IN know
something OF the twelve directors who nave
been nominated on the Nom Partisan ticket.
r. A, Hyde. president of the present
scnool board. has been faithful and indus
Magazine has spoken of him as follows:
f. A. Hyde, the president of the Board
OF EducatcB, IS "A years of age and a
native OF New York. For the past twenty
SIX years he has been resident OF San
Francisco. He is a land LAWYER. in which
business he has been actively engaged ever
since his arrival In this city. Ia January.
1891, Dir. hyde look his seat as mem Der
OF the Board Of Education. and in October
upon the Teslenation Of John l. sabin, be
From the time of his connection with the
NdepaTtment Mr.. Hyde has exhibited a
lively interest IN the work and progress OF
lour public schools, and by familiarizlng
= himself with the various educational and
business details of the department and
conscientiously discharging bis dufv. he
has succeeded in winning the confidence of
the teachers and tie approval OF his asso
ciates.
He is a man of exceptionally pleasing
manners, refined tastes and social nature
beng a member Of the Pacific Union
bohemian and Union League clubs.
graceful speaker and an able parlin-
mentarlan, his administration has been
characterized by spirit of inyaria BILE dig
nifty and honesty.
5. H. DuttoD, member Of the present
school board and chairman Of the Committee
on Supplies. During Mr. Dutton's term of
Office be has had under his sole care the
expenditure of from $4,000 to $4,000
School Department
To his honesty, economy and intelligence
the schools are indebted for an abundant
supply of all that has been needed. and the
city owes to him lasting obligation, for he
: has saved many thousand dollars that
under previous administrations were either
wasted or, worse yet, stolen. He Is an old
resident OF San Francisco, with family.
and is well and favorably known in tie
mercantile community.
No breath Of scandal has ever been con-
Dected with his name in the administration
Of school affairs. He has always been
found On the side of right, and has assisted
In defeating many obnoxious measures that
have been proposed in the present board.
Frank j. French is a lawyer, the head OF
family and man of very high character.
de IS implicitly trusted and believed iu
by all those who know him. AS chairman
OF the Committee on the Qualifications of
Teachers he has shown very intelligent
appreciation of the necessity for careful dis
elimination in the selection of teachers in
the department. and, at the same time, has
won the confidence and respect of all en-
ployes with whom be has been brought in
contact.
While secretary of the Board of Ex-
anlners DR.. Charles A. Clinton took an