The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-18
THE SANITATION IS BAD
AND THE NATTER Is FREELY DIS
CUSsED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD.
A New Sewer VIII NE Constructed
School Buildings Accepted-The
Boards Routine Matters.

The members of the School Board, at
their meeting last night, talked about the
sanitary condition of school buildings.
Commissioner Robson said that part of
the State Board of Health had been inspect
ing the school buildings of the city because
complaints had been made TO the board.
Mr.. Robson said he accompanied members
of the board to School No. % yesterday
morning. Here the greatest trouble seemed
to be with the heating and ventilating
system in use. Mr.. Robson said that in
this respect the building was in deplor-
able condition. The thermostat system Is
in use in all the rooms at No. 40. Mr. Rool-
son urged that all the thermostats be taken
out and placed on the desk of the presi-
dent of the School Board. where all could
see them. lie suggested that each be lab
eled with these words: Know all men by
these presents, L have cost the children of
No. 40 more stiff necks by reason of colds
than anything else possibly could"
The board also discussed the sanitary con-
dition of school building No. %, at Thir-
teenth and Howard streets. Colored chill
dren attend this school. 1t was said that
the sanitary condition of the building is
wretched and that one of the teachers had
already complained that her health was i'm
paired because Of this condition. Some OF
the members were infavor Of constructing
the members were in favor of constructing
Baker. however, opposed this, saying that
he did not think the finances of the board
would permit 1t. He suggested that the mat
ter be left for the new board to dispose
of. One of the commissioners declared that
II some action was not taken at once the
State Board of Health would probably
compel the School Board TO construct
arrar rHl M motion
finally prevailed in favor of the sewer and
bids on the work will be asked for.
Ine Sa n bS Sd thS
ments at schools Nos. 8, 10 and 10. The re-
port of the committee that Nos. and 10
be accepted from the contractors was con-
Cured in. Afterward IL was decided, how
ever, to reject No. 10 until some of the
stairways can be changed. as they are said
to be too steep. AS to No. IL. the water
demands and a larger pipe will have to be
put in before the work is satisfactory. The
improvements at No. 10 are in accordance
with the plans and specifications, however.
Jesse c. Harrington was before the board
last night In the lnteres 5 of scheme which
lean Revolution has started in connection
with the high schools. The society offers
two prizes for the best ESSAYS written by
revolutionary period. The board approved
Mr.. Tarkington's scheme.
Superintendent Goss reported that he had
SO to donate TO the department of draw
ing. This money was sent to him by Prof.
W. L. Bryan, of the State University, who
delivered a lecture before the teachers of
indianapolis schools last September. Pro-
lessor Bryan was allowed SIS for his eff
fort. and the money was sent to him. He
now sends ii back, requesting that IL be used
in promoting art in the schools of the city.
The following new teachers have been
appointed by the board: Harry Fletcher
Scott. to teach in the High School, at a
salary Of $3.50 year; Eta Blazer, to teach
in the district schools, subject to assign
ment; Adelaide Birch, to teach in the dis
trict schools from Nov. 20 TO Feb l; Kate
Walton, TO teach in the district schools, her
appointment to date from Nov. TO-
A special meeting Of the board will be held
next Friday night, when finances will be
discussed.