New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-12
ANOTHER TRUSTEE RESIGNS
TWO MORE READY TO GO, But COOK
WANTS TO STAY
EXPORTS TO DISCOUNT THE TESTIMONY AGArSs1
THE MATRoN OF STATE INDUSTRIAL

EXPORTS TO DISCOUNT THE TESTIMONY AGAINST
THE MATRoN OF STATE INDUSTRIAL
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
Trenton. Aug. II (speclaD-Governor voorhees,
was at the State House to-day, and Of his
nrst official acts 10 accept the resignation Of
Edward II. Stokes prominent millionaire OF this
city. as one Of the Board OF Trustees Of the
state Industrial School for Girls.
Mr.. Stokes. in his resignation. gave no reason
tor desiring TO be relieved OF his office. II Is
known. however. hat he was prompted to the
step BY reason Of the lack Of harmony in the
board and the criticisms which for the last three
weeks have 1eluged the institution. Mr.. Stokes de-
pended for the proper management Of the school.
as did the other trustees. Mr.. Cook who Wis
ION IN the hoard in the last few days Lewis
Parker. the cashier OF the Trenton Savings Fund.
already having resigned.
The Governor wDuId be pleased to have the res
ignations OF the 81 the Board and 1t s thought
Maddox and F1tzgbbon VINO made the original
SnaTgeS. are willing 10 step out. Ins VIII ieaEe
Mr.; Cook the only member Of the old Board. II
Is believed that pressure enough can ne orougn'
or Mr. Cook to cause him 10 resign; though ne DIS
ikes the Idea Of retreating under IRE after having
been so long connected with the institution 49,.
Governor voorhees, said he had not read tne
newspaper accounts Of the testimony or MISS Day,
who told in detail how girl was driven insane by
six weeks Of torment and now girl was whipped
plant potatoes Immediately after being confined six
days IN dungeon whence she came sqreT III
until the womans deposition was brought oefore
him officially
the school has just made arrangements 10 get a
deposition from Miss Hammill former teacher,
who is now in California Il is limited that she
VII tell the most startling tale OF all. 49,
81 Ms EYER say thai o1. ,aT
httle While It was taken under oath which would
su9lect The witnesses to prosecution tor PerjGgs
or jury and before giving the testimony the wit
nesses knew that they would not ne subjected 10
~ secured their dismissal from the institution. and
her friends contend that their testimony is only
such partial statement OF the truth as may nave
the effect OF entire falsehood.
Lawyer Backes said to-day that the depositlons
were regular and that their facts were no more
eN parte than those obtained az the hearing a 70"
DAYS ago conducted by the Governor -
ernor should not delay his decision moment
longer than necessary. The feeling against the
every day. and there Is considerable talk Of calling
the attention OF the Grand Jury which meets next
mSnh' 10 me punisnments innicted al me g. S
decision OF the Governor is not Of such character
RACES This threat is made because the issue Is
so grave that Il cannot be settled 10 appease the
pePRe oj ne state IN any 9nesdeS m ma R,r q,
Managers. not OF the Governor. and he feels that
is also convinced that with the present Board
there can be no harmony as the rival factions
have antaEonized each other almost every ques-
Governor voorhees, is not opposed 70 Mrs. Eyler.
Is he convinced that she has used undue Sc
verify in dealing with the girls. He feels. never
theess that while she has introduced many val
liable reforms al the school her usefulness may be
impaired through lack OF tact and failure 10 get
along with her subordlnates.
When asked concerning the suggested investiga-
ton by the joint legislative committee Governor
voorhees, expressed the opinion that the legislative
committees are now dead. ana mat no acton coud
oe taken by them until the new Legislature as
Governor voorhees, said he would receive all the
testimony be presented before making any state
ment as 20 the course he will pursue.