The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-28


The school BOARD met and reorgan -
lied last evening. G. H. Won Storch
was elected chairman. Z D. Fellows
secretary, and H. A. Knapp, solicitor
John II. Williams had a child serious
ly i'll and could not attend.
Mr.. Wormser was elected temporary
president, and Mr. Fellows was elected
temporary secretary The secretary
called the roll and stated that he had
obtained the certificates Of election for
the members who had been elected last
Tuesday. The chairman asked
for nominations for chairman. Mr.
Mitchell nominated Mr.. Won
Storch and Mr.. Coar seconded the
nomination. Mr.. Jennings said Party
politics are not supposed TO enter into
the deliberations of this body. 1t is
not unusual for the representatives OF
each political party to make selection
rs to its choice of men for positions of
honor and Of trust. Such is the case
in this instance, aud in behalf OF the
minority desire to state that more
acceptable selection could not bs made.
Every action of his during the years he
mas served with us has shown spirit
of fRirmindedness that is very rare in
partisan politics Mr.. Won Storch is
learned gentleman. aud he will bring
to the position Of chairman much dig
nifty"
The roll was called and all the NOM
bers voted for Mr.. Won Storch.
Mr., yoN sToRCH ACCEPTS.
Mr.. Wormscr appointed NJ. Mitchell
aud Mr., Langstaff u committee to es.
cort Mr. Won Storch to the chair. That
gentleman declined their assistance
and said he desired to make a few re-
marks from his old place on the floor.
He said: "Dr. Spencer has said that
Scranton is no moan city. This is par
ticularly true regarding its school in.
terests Ths school property in this
city exceeds 5000 600 in value. The
high school committee whsn on tour
Of inspection last year saw very few
schools that were superior to the eight
and twelve room schools that have baeh
erected during the past few years.
still we have been erecting buildings
at the rate Of two year and still the
accommodation is not what 1t ought to
be. We have to rent apartments in
every section OF the city, and tnis year
We propose erecting two schools besides
the nigh school. This year will be a
very important one. The completion
of the high school will make it neces.
sary to rearrange the entire system of
districts, and We must, to act inteIli-
gently, begin early.
Coming here az the servants OF those
who sent US, we represent Republican
and Democratic warts, but it would be
unwise to act as psrtisGns in dellber-
ating for the common good We should
drop al political and personal coniid-
erations. Ii we attend to the duties
which we have assumed, IL we look
after the maintenance Of the schools
aud tho welfare OF their patrons, we
will have enough to do, without vast
ing time in political controversy"
Concluding, Mr. Won Storch said /:
During my term OF service / have
endeavored to make no enemies, and
think have succeeded fairly well.
make this pledge Of conduct for the fu
tlTe. If | err, | assure you before
hand it will be in judgment, not in in
terest,"
CONGRATULATED BY Mr.. WORMSER.
Mr.. Won Storck proceeded to the
presidents desk, and NJ. Worm5er
rose to meet him. The Eighth ward
gentleman said: 1T affords me much
pleasure to present you with this gavej
the insignia of your authority. | be-
lieye that you will make an ideal pre-.
siding officer. Your short term Of ser
vice has so impressed US with your
worth that | have no hesitation in pre-
dieting that the result of this night S
work will be e glorious one for You, as
well as for the entire district. Accept
my heartiest congratulations.
The new president asked for nomiaa-
tions for secretary. Mr.. Wormsel
named Mr.. Fellows and tbs motion
was seconded by Mr.. Mitchell. Mr..
Watrous and Mr.. Notz. The latter
gentleman said: 1--WE have been graf
| lneQ with MI. reliOWs cOnuuCJ during
the past year. He is the essence oi
courtesy and his ability is unsurpassed
He has shown his fitness and it pleaset
me rs Democrat to be able to say that
he shall be retained The roll wat
called and Mr.. Fellows made a nea
speech in accepting the election. HI
thanked the members and promised tc
serve as faithfully in the future as hi
did in the past
On motion Of Mr. Jennings. the sal.
ary Of the secretary remained un-
changed, and committee of three on
rules will be added to the regular lis
of committees
E. C. coURsER's ENTERPRISE.