Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-11-16

pulled" He had seen John Ewing once
knocked on a chair by Mr.. Bird for |
talking back He was put In cell, |
dusty ana dark. warm, but which had |
been occupied by dog which had the |
mango
Another Of the Alleged Victims.
Charles NJ Caldwell was the next wit
ness. He was put In school November,
1890, and released on June 23, 1894 He
had been whipped, but not with his
clothes of. He saw Harry LlnghRm
whipped with his clothes off while in the
eleeping hall, with q gas hose; saw
Assistant Gould place sticks in boys
mouths for talking; they were not tied
In. He did not think the boys were
brutally treated said Mr. Halnes treated
him right, and acted pretty much as a
father would The Ewing boy was
saucy, aud would humble when spoken
to-
Robert Rlakely was IN the school from
April 10, 1893. TO October rs. 1898 He
saw lots OF whipping and had been
whipped himself and had had wood put
IN his mouth for talking. lie raw four
boys wearing chains for running away
These chains we're heavy under the
superintendent preceding Mr. Haines.
but he hsd replaced them with lighter
ones He thought the boys weren't
whipped any more than they deserved.
When asked as to John Il wing, he said he
was one Of those hard headed boys; you
could not tell him anything.
William Miller, colored lad, was In
the school from 0stober 8. 1883, to pril
| l. 1898 Had been whipped but not with
| clothing oil BE said the boys were
treated az well "a they deserved and he
never knew boy being punished except
when he broke the rules. Mr. Haines
always treated him all right.
The Superintendent Denies.
Superintendent Haines said he never
used the garden hose as a corrective, nor
used the whip on a naked boy. he
produced the strap, ruler and gas hose
| used
Secretary Palmer read a letter from
Frank Lord, one OF the boys said to be
used cruelty, to the effect that be had
been treated well, had the benefit OF
religious Influences. had plenty to eat
and fair treatment
r. Wafd Springer who resides near the
school, said he had visited the institution
twice week for the past seven years,
and had never heard Of any abuse or
maltrestment although he had had ample
opportunity to hear them.
A letter was read from George
Umplatt. another nelgbbor, one
from s. j. Bird and one from
Mrs S O House, both OF whom
have been connected with the institution,
which spoke of the good management
and its favorable comparison with other
institutions
Lewis Armstrong1said that he lived
near the farm, aud had never heard OF
any ill.treatment The boys were we'll
fed and well-housed. were hearty and
contentsd, and didn't get half the pun
ishmsnt they deserved. They we're tbs
scum Of the city and a firm hand was
required TO control them.
Leonard Crawford. instructor Ia Oh,
manual department told OF the impnden
and lazy nature Of the boy Ewing, an'
said be was a bad boy. He had neve
heard any complaints from the boys
although they had opportunities
The Application withdrawn.
Mr. Marvel then said:
"Mr. Chairman, ladies aud gentlemen
members Of the board, / now Withdraw
my application for the discharge of Johr
j. twing. / have heard sufficient con
Trajectory evidence on the part Of wit
nesses. and don't hesitate to say thai
the charges Of cruelty made to me. wer'
largely overdrawn, grossly exaggerated
and very much misstated. / regret tina
In my zeal on behalf Of my client l hav'
given the board so much trouble. A
the same time am glad to admit TO thu
board that the management Of thiI
institution Is far better than the one
sided statements made to me purporteC
to show
Judge WaIes-"The evidence as givei
has not substantiRted one single charge
made
Alfred Gawthrop- ut Is good thinl
to have met and given these charges al
Investigation. It has resulted in tbs
vindication Of the school and the man
sgement
Judge Bali presented a resolution I,
the effect that the charges bad been In
vestigated and found groundless bu
Messrs. Warner, Lea and Gawthrol
believed them unnecessary in view OF tn
withdrawal by Mr.. Marvel Of the charges
and said they should vote against il
whereupon the resolution was with
drawn.
The meeting then adjourned