The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-10
D'MALLEY'S Quick WORK
Lackawanna Member Secures Two
Special Orders in one Day.
COMPULSORY EDUCATION BILL
| delegation OF pittsburgcrs Seek to
Infuse Ginger" Into MIR. Farr's
Measure A Lively De-
bate Follows.
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specis to the Scranton Tribune.
Harrisburg, April "a striking IL
Alstration of Scrantonian modesty was
Inhibited in the house today in the
FORK OF Charles O'Malley. Last Fri
lay O'Malley secured two special or
hers. II is considered Il great favor to
Becure one and the idea of asking two
10 completely amazed the house that
he orders were granted before the sit
hation was realized. The bills provide
That territory annexed to cities of the
third class becomes part of the poor
and school district of such city. Both
of these bills passed the house finally
today; as did also the bin relating to
the Carbondale poor district, providing
that each ward Shall elect u member
and that the president judge of Lacta-
wanna county shall fill the vacancies,
Two bills in one day is pretty good
work for a first termer.
The Farr compulsory education
bill was given a jolt today by
delegation of Pittsburgers. The
measure has passed the house, and
was up for final passage in the senate
Today Senator Vaughan had the bill
commltted to the committee on edu-
Isn for hearing The Allegheny
people are ia favor of compul
lication, but they think the Farr
pt severe enough. 1t was to in
title ginger into it that they
re. The delegation represented
Flsory council of the patriotic
and Principals Farrer Snyder
lain. for the Allegheny County
Is association. Professor Far
aimed what the western people
rhey recommended that the
be modified in two particulars,
e the truant officers with au-
to arrest truant children on
Ind to authorize school boards
aside a truant room for incorrigi-
oungsters. Professor Farrer left
committee under the impression
the unmana geable boys would be
tisoned there. Senator Upperman
liarked that such a scheme was
dni-house of refuge and he did not
nike it. The senator favors the separ-
ate room, but thinks the children should
be allowed to come and go to and from
their homes to school,
Senator Vaughan thought a truant
room would put a ban upon the chill
dren and they would be Stunned by
their fellows. Professor Farrer replied
that it would certainly act as a deter
\,
Of Bradford, suggested that it would
be better TO begin with a mild law and
then make it severe after the people
are educated to the idea. Mr.. Farrer
answered that the Massa chusetts and
New York laws had been made more
drastic in response to public Sentiment.
Mr.. Farr claimed that under his bill
the truant officers have the authority
to arrest children. The bill provides
mat the officers shall look after the
youngsters but the word arrest is not
used 1t was the opinion that the Farr
bill. as 1t now is, does not confer the
necessary authority.
Mr.. Farr said the house committee
on education objected to arresting tru-
ants. Professor Farrer argued that
fning the parents did not reach the
children. In the case Of widows for ex-
ample they may be defed by their
children. Parents want their children
educated, but often the parental gov
eminent Is weak, and it is not the fault
of the father or mother. The idea of a
truant room scares the rural members
as some expense is attached
Professor Snyder suggested that the
mandatory feature be Knocked out, and
give school districts who want such
truant rooms the authority to set them
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Biils Passed Finally
In the senate these bills passed final
Iy: Creating the office Of deputy audi
Repeating the act fixing the fees to
be charged by justices OF the peace
aldermen, magistrates and constables
Providing for the teaching of vocal
music in the public schools.
Enlarging the equity jurisdiction of
fommon pleas courts.
To punish pool selling, receiving and
transmitting bets, or aiding in pool
belling or betting.
Eompanes to ] supply materials for re-
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