The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-05-12
TEACHERS NOT JEALOUS
Principal Sweeney and Pro-
fessor Maekey Deny Charges
Against Them.

William G. Sweeney, Principal of the
High School, was seen this morning at his
home, No. IS Crescent avenue, by a reporter
asked if he desired to say anything concern
ing the exclusive publication in this paper Of
the exact and positive condition Of affairs at
the High School, as considered by the Board
Of Education. The article in question set
forth that jealousy and ill-feeling existed at
the High School, and was frequently ex-
hibited by Principal Sweeney, Vice Princi-
pal Paddock aud Professor Mackcy. 1t also
charged Principal Sweeney with having
failed to pay publishers for books purchased
By him and sold to th Q school children pre-
sumably at a profit. In regard to these
charges AR. Sweeney said
u think there is perfect harmony in the
High School faculty. | do not sec how 1T
could be otherwise. Each member has his
or her own depar 5ment, and there is no
clashing of those departments. I have the
kindliest feelings for each member of the
faculty, and l know they nave for me. 1t
would be well for you to interview tie
teachers in regard to this.
There is no truth at all as far as I know
in the report that Vice President Paddock,
Professor Mackey and myself are jealous of
elCn 0tneF- Inc SCHOOL rs uOlaS SACCileHb
work, and Director Beach has, on a number
OF occasions spoken well of the discipline
there. Director Cowles has also expressed
himself as being pleased with the condition
of the school.
Concerning the report that would not
hold faculty meetings, / lave only this to
say. I have never been requested by any
ore to hold faculty meetings and | have
never made q move without consulting the
faculty and high School Committee"
THE BUYING OF OOK
What truth is there in the statement that
you have failed to pay publishers or book
sellers for books which you have sold to
pupilss"
THAT is a personal matter, it seems to
me. 1t is popularity believed that principals
make some money by the sale of these books.
That is not a fact. The principals lose money
each year by selling books to pupils. Since
I have been in the High School I have put
in it several hundred dollars worth of books
and APPARATUS at my own expense and for
which l have never been paid. / never be-
fore was aware that the publishing houses
had been to members or the Board of Educa-
ton to see about collecting money from me.
This fact was news to me.
81 think that High School is now in better
condition than ever before
ssDid you receive a letter from members of
the board requesting you to resign your
positaon?''
Yes"
"What have you done in regard to it?n
81 have answered the letter. | wrote to
Director Cowles.a
WIN you let me have a copy Of the let
term
Il think l had better not"
This ended the interview.
PROF. MAcKEY's DENIAL.
Prof. Mackey, like Principal Sweeney,
denies that there exists any Jealousy. He
says he is on the best Of terms with Prin-
cipal Sweeney, and has nothing for him but
the kindliest of feelings. The two gentle
men nave no differences whatever. As to
Vic-Principal Paddock, Prof. Mackey says
he is not acquainted with him further than
to bid him the time Of day. He has never
had any conversation with him. In the
matter of his appearing before the Board of
Education, he say he only on those oc-
casions talked of matters affecting the
schools.