Morning journal and courier., 1893-09-06
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AN ENCELLENT SCHOOL TICKET.
| The widespread dissatisfaction with the
| performances of the Board of Education
has found expression in the formation of G
ticket which does not include any of tbs
| old members whose terms expire this year
We heartily approve this action, and We
also heartily approve the wisdom and
good judgment shown in making up the
| ticket. In the difficult work proper re-
gard has been paid to the old landmarks
| In school matters, and the election of the
new ticket will continue the arrangement
which has worked 30 well. There will be
four members to elect this year, owing to
the death of Major Strong. The new
ticket has on 1t the names of Frederick A.
Belts, James T. Moran, William E. Nor
gan, and Sherwood s. Thompson.
There is no need of calling names or re-
hearsing the reasons why q new deal Is
desirable. Everybody knows them. New
blood is needed in the Board, and more
independence of thought and action. Let
us try to get them by electing men of
known capacity to think for themselves, of
known capacity to act promptly and de-
cisiveiy, and of proven regard for the pub
lie interest. The new ticket answers these
requirements as we'll as any that could be
made.
Mr.. Belts Is one of the best known of
the young business men of New Haven. He
has long been prominent In public af-
fairs. He is unusually levelhesded,
loyal to duty aud uRcompromisingly
honest. He has made a study of educa-
tionsl matters here and has been active in
effort for the improvement of the schools.
None of the younger men of the city Is
more generally trusted or deservedly re-
spected than he. He has heretofore been
unwilling to become a candidate for mem
bership in the Board of Education, and
now that he Is willing those interested in
the schools can do no wiser thing than to
elect him.
Mr.. Moran is an active, vigorous
and successful lawyer. He has taken
much interest in the management of New
prominent and influential of the High
School alumni. He has a mind of his
own, and Isn't afraid to use 1t. He has
the confidence of the community, and is
we'll acquainted with the needs of the
schools. He would make a very useful
member of the Board.
Mr.. Morgan has been often talked of for
the place for which he has now been nom
mated, his excellent qualifications for 1t
having been long ard generally known.
He is psinstsking aud thorough and wants
things done right. His efficiency and in
tegrity in the public matters he has had to
deal with have been marked. and indicate
| what could be expected of him as mem
| ber of the Board of Education.
Mr.. Thompson ia just the kind of a man
that is most needed in the Board at this
time. He doesn't believe in huggermug.
| gering, secrecy and deals. iHis action when
he was a member of the city government
Is remembered. He did what he thought
was right, regardless of politics, and he
made himself felt by his strength, his up
rightness and his ability. He wouldn't bs
found in any Board of Education ring, and
he would be found working most vigor
ously and directly for the good of the
schools.
IL is very strong ticket. Those who
made 1t have done well. It is not an axe
grinder or a self-perpetuator. 1t will b.
elected unless the situation is very differ
ent than 1t appears to be.