Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-17

The sudden illness of John Il. Hart
man, the genial member from the Fourth
ward, caused an episode which marked
the close of last Monday nights session
ofthe Board of Education and caused
his fellow. members no little anxiety.
President Baird had just put motion
to. adjourn and when Mr.. Hartman
attempted to rise to his feet he found
himself unable to do so. His knees
gave way and he sank helpless TO his
chair. The pallor of his couRtenance,
contrasted with the usual glow of his
cheeks, led many to believe that the
member was critically i'll and subse-
'qucnt events proved the wisdom Of that
Conclusion.
fortunately there were two physi.
clans in attendance at the time and
Mayor Shortlidge and Dr. John Palmer,
Jn, were among the first to reach the
sick mans side He was in semi
exhausted condition and was unable to
converse. without some .effort. The
windows Of the room were opened and
while the doctors raised him to a sitting
posture a third member created current
of air by bringing into requisition u
palmleaf fan. II was some time before
MIR. Hartman sufficiently recovered to
be sent home in carriage kindly pro-
vided by Mr.. Alexander. 1t is believed
he was suffering from apopleXy. Mr..
Hartman is retired druggist living at
! No. 413 East Fourth street and is
actively concerned in the welfare OF the
public schools.
The committee on teachers to whom
was referred the communication from
| the Patriotic Order Sons of America
relating to the reading of the Bible i'll
| the public schools reported that there
| was already resolution on the minute
book authorizing the reading OF the
Holy Scripture and the teachers had
been requested to observe this exercise.
n. Mr.. Alexander moved to amend rule
No. S6 of the board by making it cause
for dismissal for. failure of teachers to
observe the rule relating to the reading
| ofithc Bible.
II shall certainly object to that
| amendment in toto, ? said Mr.. O'Donnell.
II think the report, of the committee is
sufficient and | object to the Patriotic
Order Sons of America coming in here
Ito dictate to the members of this board.
I.I'al like to know when this board be-
came sectarian body"
Mr.. Baird interrupted the speaker
with the information that the amend
ment was not seconded aud that the
original motion was to adopt the report
of the committee, which motion pre-.
vailed. Mr.. Alexander's amendment
was lost.
On motion of Joseph Pyle an order
was drawn in favor of the Free Library
for $716.67. The proper officers were
also authorized to draw on City Council
for the usual appropriation.
On Mr.. Belts motion John Allen was
appointed janitor of No. 3 school at a
salary of $3.50.
Bradford & Vandegrift sent com
munication to the board relating to the
suit of Thomas L. Graham VS.. the Board
of Education, with view to reaching
some satisfactory adjustment of the
matter. Counsel desired to know the
pleasure of the members of the boart
touching the claim. MIR. Graham wa.
formerly principal of the Boys High
School, but was relieved of his duties By
dismissal, after an interesting investiga'
ton.
Senator Pyle objected to the boart
comprising its position touching tht
matter and like other members of tn,
hoard was unwilling to allow the claim
for salary.
The board decided to fight the bill ir
court and their attorney will be notified
of their intentions.
The secretary of the Board of Health
called the attention of the board to thu
, condition of cesspools at schools Nos.
and 4, and asked to have the sam
, abated in ten days. The matter wa
i referred to the health committees on TIL
] above schools, with instructions to con
suit the committee on health and abat
, the existing evil.
r The treasurer submitted the follow
, ing report for the month Of April;
: CIR.
$ Current expenses, ,...............S23,7l 7l3.C
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