Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1893-04-06
THE SCHOOL ELECTION.

THE SCHOOL ELECTION.
In an editorial several weeks ago on
the coming school election, we took the
ground that all local prejudice should
be east aside in the selection oftrustees,
aud that every section should haveiust
representation on the school board.
One object in calling "A meeting was to
discuss the claims of different parts
of the district, apportion, representa-
ton, and consider the availability of
candidates. The aim was to avoid any
friction or opposition, rs we understood
it. We believe in concessions and conf
promises. They are necessary in a re-
publican form of government, where
all have equal rights. Had these points
been fully considered beforehand and
the matter taken under discussion at
the meeting, We believe Il ticket could
have been named that would nave
aroused no opposition. The ticket
chosen on Thursday evening was COM
posed of good men-citizens who
| would have taken pride in furthering
the interests IF our school. Yet, it Is
not always the most capable men who
can secure the popular vote. There is
nothing gained in putting up men to be
knocked down. Besides, not enough
care was taken in choosing candidates
from different parts of the district.
Castle Butte should have been repre-
scented on the ticket. Though the east
side was fairly represented on the
board, yet for the sake of harmony, a
gentleman from that side should have
been named. As it now stands, this
side of the creek has only one trustee on
the board, though Henry Brooks may
be regarded as trustee-at-large.
As the chief object to be gained is a
good school, and Tvs the ncwly-elected
members are a unit on this PROPOSE
ton, there is nothing to regret. The
Office carries no emoluments with it,
while the honors are few and curses
many. We believe w. W. Dewitt will
d. his duty to the people fcarlessly.
He does not hesitate to declare his
position and sentiments as regards the
present school. Ii. p. Brooks, as much
as any other citizen of Lewistown,
should favor an excellent school and
work to that purpose. We understand
he will cooperate with Mr.. Dewitt
heartily to that end. Mr.. Sherwood is
Il good citizen, and all he has is in
vested here, and we believe he will
give his voice aud vote for progress
ion. Henry Butts declared himself
before the election for a good school at
any Price. So there is no need Of any
one wearing mourning over the result
of the school election.
That IA school is not now what it
Should he l. declared on every hand
4 school will neyer rise above the
board Of trustees no more han water
Will rise above it's source. Favoritism
should be done away with by the school
board. While Il man may look after he
interests of his relatives in his private
blellto-s IL i assuming II ST'h ueai W
suppose tic public is particularly in
terested in their welfare. The school
should not lie made Il place of refuge
for dependent kindred. Nepo,ism has
been carried to the extreme in this dis
trict and should be abolished, now thai
the school has been made to suffer
thereby.
The present principal of our school is
an excellent gentleman and a good
citizen, one for whom we entertain the
highest regard, but he anuoc be oblivi-
Gus to Tia. fact that there Is a great deal
of fault found with the school. L.eav-
ing other pursuits, which he followed
for years, he assumed a great obligt-
ton; and, although we b lieve he has
been Industrious and p~ainstaking in
his position, he must realize that ii Is
one in which only II trained educator
can hope to give satisfaction. The
ARGUS does not deal in abuse, and it
has no uukind words for Mr.. Hoge-
land; yet, we believe Il change would
be greatly 10 the advantage of our
school, and we presume Mr.. Hogeland
has no intention of becoming AN app'i-
cant before the new board.