Evening journal., 1900-07-10
GeOrgeW. TWitmyer, Of Beth
Iehem, Pa, Chosen
MUCH INTEREST DISPLAYED
Caleb G. TindaI, Of Kent County, Was
Defeated by a Vote Of Thir-
teen to Six

OF Education George w. Twitmyer. of
Bethlehem, Pa, was unanimously
elected to succeed David w. Harlan as
superintendent of the Wilmington pub
lie schools.
The session was an interesting one
throughout, and much feeling was ex-
pressed by friends OF the different can
didates. The Committee on Teachers
reported unanimously in favor Of Pro
fessor Twitmyer although it is said
that their meeting, held prior to the
regular session, was not entirely har-
moniOus.
WANTED A DELAWAREAN.
In open meeting, Robert c. Adair, a |
member Of the Teachers Committee, |
said that he felt that if a Delawarean |
of equal ability as an outsider could be !
obtained to fill Mr.. Harlan's place he |
should be chosen. He then nominated
Caleb G. Tindal, of Kent county, for
the position He said Mr.. Tindal had
passed a high examination for super
vising principal in Philadelphia, and
was highly recommended by the judges
of the state courts and others.
Mr.. Parker also spoke favorably of
Mr.. Tindal. and urged his election.
Mr. Fraim said the Teachers Com
mittee had carefully considered all the
applications and believed that Mr..
Twitmyer was the best suited to the
place.
President Evan G. Shortlidge called
James d. Carter to the chair and spoke
briefly in favor of Mr.. Twitmyer. He
believed he had better qualifications
than any candidate mentioned DR.. b.
r. Veasey also addressed the members
in favor of Mr.. Twitmyer.
Lewis b. Morrow was another who
urged Mr.. Twitmyer's election, and
agreed with President Shortlidge that
the situation was a serious one He
said that no Teachers Committee ever
studied a matter more carefully than
did the Teachers Committee this mat
ter. The credentials of the Delaware
men were good so far as they go. Many
OF the letters are the same for the va
rious candidates. Some. Of them had
duplicate letters from the same people.
The endorsements of Mr.. Twitmyer are
from educational people.
DR.. A. +. Frantz spoke strongly in
favor Of Mr.. Twitmyer. William Tur-
ner and George ROmmel also favored
his selection.
Daniel Ross and Thomas O'Donnell
advocated the election Of Professor A.
II. Berlin. principal of the High School,
although his name had not been placed
in nomination. Mr.. O'Donnell then
nominated Professor Berlin.
WANT NO LOBBYING.
Mr.. Parker said he did not see how
the board could expect much favor
from the people if they go out Of the
state to select a man for this position.
How can the board expect favor from
the Legislature when a man whom the
people believe entitled to this position
has been turned down?
President Shortlidge-"Do you want
a superintendent to go to the Legisla-
ture and lobby?'
Mr. Parker-"Not lobby, but he
might go there with the president if
there was a measure needed
President Shortlidge-"lt has never
been done, and I hope to God it never
will"
Mr.. Morrow said one argument used
in favor Of Mr. Tindal was that he
sIobbv sGglS go to the Legislature and
1na Mr. Adair said lobby" was not the
word used.
Mr. Morrow said lobby" was used to
him.
A call for a vote was then made, and
Mr. Morrow and DR.. Frantz were ap-
pointed tellers.
The vote resulted: Twitmyer, 10;
Tindal. 6; Berlin. 3.
The chair declared Mr. Twitmyer
elected, and upon motion Of Mr. Ross
the election was made unanimous.
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
George w. Twitmyer. the newly
elected superintendent of public
schools, ia 81 years old, and has been
engaged in educational pursuits for
many years. He is now superintendent
Of the Bethlehem schools. Mr.. Twit-
myer is a graduate Of a Pennsylvania
college He is a prominent member OF
the NJ r. Church and Sunday school
worker, and also a Knight Templar. He
is a Republican.
The committee TO draft resolutions
on the resignation of Superintendent d.
w. Harlan made its report Two copies
were ordered to be engrossed. one OF
which is to be framed and hung in
the board room. and the other present
ed to Mr.. Harlan.
The resolutions as adopted, paid
high tribute to Mr.. Harlan's ability as
superintendent. and regretted that he
felt compelled to resign.
TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT.
Treasurer Benjamin f. Bartram pre-
sented his annual report to the board
IL shows that during the year S73,905.6I
was expended for new building, Sl3G
3O4.S6 for salaries, and $500 for heat
ing apparatus. There was an over
draft June 30, 1899, Of slO,69717 II,
also presented his report for June
which showed there was an overdraf
OF S2.5S704. The total expenditures
were sl5.55OS3.
Mr. Carter reported the cost of tn,
liPh Schci commencement 10 bt
S2l3.06 and receipts S1S3 leaving
shortage cf S20.06. An order in favo
Of Professor A. II. Berlin was draw
to pay the amount. He also rerortet
the cost OF the Howard School com
mencement to be s271.24; receipts
S259.S0, leaving a shortage of S1144
An order for the amount was drawn il
favor OF Miss Edwina B. Kruse.
Mr.. Turner withdrew his resolution
offered at the previous meeting in ref
srsnse to borrowing money fer the new