The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-21
Dryden Wins
SCHOOL fight
HE IS REELECTED PRINCIPAL
OF THE HIGH SCHOOL.
A Large Crowd of Spectators Pres
ent Who Seemed to Be Brydenites
Chiefiy--A Petition Presented with
1873 Names on It-Mr. Hughes
Nominated Michael Hanlon, OF
Wayne County, as Mr.. Bryden's
Opponont
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At the school board meeting, held II
the Central High school of this city
last evening, w. D. Dryden. who wa'
ousted from his position as principal o
the High school on October of this
year, was nominated and elected prin-
cipal for the remainder of the schoo
year. This was made possible by
resolution of Mr.. Moon, one of the di,
.rectors. who named Mr.. Dryden as the
principal to fill the vacancy now ex,
listing. Mr.. Hughes, the secretary
nominated Michael Hanlon, of Wayne
county When the vote was taken /,
showed that Mr.. Dryden had four votes
against Mr.. Hanlon's two.
In anticipation of lively session of
the school board last evening the men,
bers and spectators to a large number
gathered in the building. The session
was held in the superintendent's room
and 1t proved inadequate to hold the
immense crowd of interested citizens.
The atmosphere was sitting and the
heat was added to by wrought-up feel
ings on the part of some of the men,
bers Of the board.
President Hockenberry called the
meeting to order at o'cock, all men,
bers being in their chairs. Secretary
Hughes read "a communication from
the Sperl Heating company of this city
in regard to the heating apparatus.
There was considerable discussion over
this question, and finally the board
asked their attorney, Harry c. Butler,
to draw up a resolution to present to
Hunt & Connell, of Scranton. Mr.. But
a f.
ing the attorney of the board to notify
Hunt & Connell to complete their con-
tract in two weeks or the board would
complete it for them and charge the
expense to the firm. This motion was
adopted.
A large number of bills We're read,
approved and ordered paid. The jani-
tor committee reported that it had
agreed on raising the salaries of the
ianitors employed by the board SIS for
the present month and $3.50 per month
hereafter. This report was received
and placed on file. The treasurer re-
ported that he had received from the
state school board s6,O32.29 the balance
due the local board. The superintend-
ent. E. f. Carr. presented his monthly
report, showing an attendance for the
2,427 pupils, Of which 1878 were girls
and liza boys. 1t was decided by an
unanimous report that Mr.. Dryden be
engaged as an additional teacher at
the High school at a salary of $50 per
month.
Mr.. Swigert then presented a petition
from the taxpayers of the city to the
board, praying that w. d. Dryden be
permitted to resume his position as
principal Of the High school. This petit
ton bore the signatures of large
number of the business and profess
sional men oe the city, headed by ex-
Mayor Hendricks, and in all there We're
123 sgners. 1t was moved and Sec
onded by Mr.. Moon that the petition be
placed on file. Mr.. Moon next moved
that the board proceed to fill the va
cancy existing in the principalship of
the High school. He nominated w. d.
Dryden at a salary Of $1,000, in equal
payments of s125 per month for the bal
ance of the term, If he would sign an
agreement to drop all claims against
the board or it's individual members.
Mr.. Hughes said that there was no
necessity of engaging an extra teacher,
as Mr.. Lesher was able to teach and
the board could save 800 a month if
the present system was continued. He
said he had nothing personally against
Mr.. Dryden, but he would be compelled
to vote against him. He asked why the
board should undo what had been done
months ago.
Mr.. Moon said that he desired to ef-
face the struggle that had been going
on. He did not believe the taxpayers
of the city would care to have the
board fight Mr.. Dryden for the sake Of
beating him.
He thought that Mr.. Bryden's resto-
ration would result in harmony and
would be grateful to the citizens of the
city. 1t was moved and seconded by
Mr.. Swigert that the nominations be
closed. Mr.. HOckenberry said that it
had been common rumOr that bribery
had been used, and he solemnly swore
with uplifted hand that he was not
guilty of that offense. He then insist
ed that Mr.. Hughes and Mr.. Moon do
likewise, and they did it, although Mr..
Hughes made a slight murmur of pro-
test.
Then Mr.. Swigert arose and in an
impassioned, fervid speech, denounced
AIR, Hockenberry for making such a
spectacle OF himself and the school
board. He declared 1t to be scan
dalous proceeding and told Mr.. Hook
enberry that It was his duty as a citi-
zen and as an officer of the board to
bring into court any one whom he
knew of having been bribed. He re-
fused to swear In the fashion set by
Mr.. Hockenberry and defed him to
make him do so. Mr.. Swigert was
greeted with great applause by the
large throng of spectators.
The other members, Mr.. Gallagher
and Mr.. Kerwin, took the oath. Mr.
Ilockenberry then presented three rea-
sons why he would not vote for Mr.
Dryden, saying that Q Mr.. Dryden
had lent himself to conspiracy TO
thwart the Will of the people; (2),
Mr. Dryden was not qualified to be
principal of the High school. saying
that he could not teach one-third of
the studies taught there, He offered
to pass competitive examination with
Mr., Dryden at any time, t3) He would
not vote for Mr.. Dryden because he
had used bribery in winning members
of the school board over to his side
He said that one of the nanha nf