Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-11
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.

Special Cot7espondence OF Gazette and Journal.
New Castle, Sept. s.-The William Penn
memorial urn, which was upset from its
pedestal in the School Green was not thrown
down by men, but by a party of five young
misses who were out for Jolly prank and
seeing the urn, thought it would be great
fun to overturn 1t. Tho urn was broken in
the fall, but has again been placed in
position. The trustees of the Market Square
win look into tho matter and notify the
parents OF the young misses OF the occur
renee. They may also sue for damages.
John Baxter of Wilmington and Percy
Halifax of this city, negroes. became en-
gagged in fight during a game of crap,
near the home Of The latter, opposite potter's
held, yesterday morning. Officer Iobin was
notified and went to the scene, bat Baxter
ren away and escaped. The Eight was over
two cents and caused great excitement in
the neighborhood.
New Castle, Sept. 10.--At a special meet
ing of the Board of Education, last evening,
bids WE'RE received for furnishing two heaters
for No. 5cnoUl. The bids were: John L.
Shearer of this city, sla2.5 for Novelty A,
and S177. 80 for No. 40 Novelty; James +.
Wood, Wilmington, 500; William E. Will
liams, S196 for Novelty and 500 for Giant
heater; DIN S. Walton, steam and hot
water heater $40 anu 81 COO. The bids we're
referred to tho properly committee, with
power to act. A like course was pursued in
relation TO painting No. School, the bids
ranging from $50 to $40. The bid for
repairing and improving the waterways
around Nos. and . Schools, from A. NJ.
s14G.25. alr. Phillips thought the bid too
high. This was also placed in the hands Of
! the property committee.
! Prof. Holloway was asked by President
| Eliason whether he had any suggestions to
| offer TO the board. He replied by saying he
l knA .l-tt 30 be- IN
| reference to tho need OF books and changes
| in the studies. He commended the work of
| DR.. Richardson, especially his literary work.
| He recommended securing graded literature
readers reaching the highest series. He
! claimed he wns not an exponent of any
book company, as it was entirely out of his
| line of business. In reference to history,
| he advised tho use Of McG'aliister's History
| of American People. He referred TO the
| Biographies in use and said: We have
Monteith's, which have been in use since
| time irnlnemorinl." The claim was made
that the other teachers in the school had
become very tired of them. His iden was
1 that the Biographies in use did not give the
scholars chance to think for themselves,
but simply to inemoriae the answers in the
books. Aritkmetics for the primary depart
| nlent were asked for. The Latin books are
worn out. During this course he hoped to
increase the grade TO Cicero. The use OF a
/ spelling book with drHaitions was advised,
as they obviGte tho constant search OF the
/ dictionary by scholars.
President Eliason figured oct the possible
cost 10 be ab-ut s3iO. II was aEcertained
| that at least one-haif this amount would
need to be used in the purchase of books to
replace those worn out.
President Eliason said: 81 am greatly
pleased with your recommendations ana
suggestions, and am willing to do anything
that will assist in elegnting the standard of
the schools. The text book committee will
act on the suggestions.
The matter of holding one session on
stormy days was brought up and left in the
hands Of the principal, he to use his dis
erection. Scholars who reside in the country
are admitted to the school when the first
bell rings, but those residing in the city
are expected to reach the school at five
minutes before the opening and then enter,
Adjourned.