Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-09-01
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School Board Drops Music end Con-
tinues the Language Teacher
CHARGES Against Prof.

caused SO much agitation and that have
been bone of contention between the
members since they were brought up for
consideration. One question went one
way and one the other. They were set
tied thus: The teaching of music In the
public schools was dropped and il was de.
cided to employ an assistant teacher in
the Fourth room at the High School, tc
teach languages and other branches.
The meeting was attended by a large
mum er of spectators and il proved in
teresting to all. Ii was called TO order al
eight o'clock, President kilmer presiding
and all commissioners present.
A communication from Prof. !. "Trip
lett asking that a position Of assistant
principal OF the High School, with the
power OF the. principal, be created and
that bis salary be fixed at SIS per month
was read and action on same was deferr-
ed until the next regular meeting
The question OF appointing a language
| teacher. or assistant teacher in tie fourth
room at the High School, was then
brought up. Com. Wellinger started the
ball rolling by asking Prof. Cole how
many branches he taught, to which he re-
Piled he taught five. Com. Bentz then
arose and sta ed that that question had
once been settled. He SAID Let US
transact the regular business and go home.
That question was settled, but the dark
lantern has decided otherwise. There
wasn't person who thought it hadn't
been but you, Mr.. President, called for il
aga n
Com. Bentz moved, which was seconded
by Con. Welllnger, that the regular order
Of business be suspended and that the APP
pointment OF a language teacher be de-
ferred until later on in the proceedings.
The motion was lost.
Com. Bentz then moved that they adj
journ until Monday night week. The
motion shared the same fac OF his pre-
vious motion.
The President stated that motion for
the appointment of language teacher
was in order, whereupon Com. McKown
made motion TO that effect which was
seconded by Com. Whetzel.
Conn., Bentz moved that they amend the
motion by fixing the salary OF the Ian
guage teacher at 81 900. The amend
mem was put and lost, every member
voting against it.
Com. Bentz then moved that the Board
adjourn The motion was lost by vote
OF 3 TO 2.
Com. Bentz then offered an amendment
to Com. MeKowns motion by mali X il the
appointment Of two language teachers,
instead Of one. 1t was seconded by Com.
Wellnger. The motion was lost, Com.
Wellinger voting for and Com. Bentz, to-
gether with the other commissioners.
voting against his own motion.
Com. Bentz seemed determined that il
the other side was going to win he was
going to put it off as long as possible and
made another motion 10 adjourn, which
was lost by the same vote as before.
Com. Wellinger arose and said
1--WE, as board, were elected for the
purpose CT opposing the expense OF APP
pointing music teacher and assistant
teacher in the fourth room and am will
ing. in order to settle the matter finally.
to submit it to the vote OF the people and
move that an election for that purpose be
held two weeks hence. Ii will not cost the
district one cent. |, for one, am willing
to contribute my share toward the ex-
penses of the election. 1t would give the
people chance 10 express their opinion
fairly as TO whether they wanted 1t or
not
Com. Bentz "Yes, now IF you want to
be fair and honest and don't want TO
throw any mud in peoples eyes, vote for
the election"
Pres. Kilmer, IN language resenting the
e . ~
what are you talking about ? What do
you mean in addressing the Board in Ian
guage of that sort 1t is perfectly in
sultlng and beyond toleration.'
Com. Bentz Are you through ESQ
| will proceed. 95 per cent. of the peo-
pie are in favor OF abolishiug the music
and assistant teachers. | find none but
a few Hessians in favor of language
teacher. | have been congratulated on
the street al almost every turn for taking
the stand | have. gou want TO throw
mud in the peoples eyes. You go now
and defy the people and trade the devil
off for a witch. These words take srom
YOUR own mouth; Prof. Cole has in
creased the studies to require another
teacher To defy tse people that elect
ed you is simply outrageous
Com. Mekown: Il don't know what
platform ! was elected on don't think
either of those gentlemen Eeferriag to
CONS. Bentz and Wellinger) know
whether they are standing or sitting. IT.
seems to zle the people elected US to
transact the business Of the schools and
why refer il to them TO. Transact We
are supposed to be men Of sense and u
think we ought to be able 10 transact il.
Why can'twe settle this thing as men.
and not make chiAd's play out Of it. /
don't approve of this thing OF adjourn
ing six times in one night.
Com. Wellinger, when asked by Pres.
Kilmer what he wanted. said: ''In plain
language / tell you want 10 do away
with this bicycle riding and not have the
Professor riding around the streets at a
salary Of $1,000 year. II you propose
TO override the verdict Of the people then
go on and do it now.
Pres. Kilmer; Are you not willing TO
submit IL TO the will Of the Board?"