The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-10-31

he does not know WnetneI ne suu ~ ~
or not l think these facts substantiete
the first two reasons that ! gave Tor witn,
holding my approval OF this Dill. ~ 70
the statement that I was under shs I'm.
Been era received by the school department,
was informed the next day after the
meeting that the 800 gross OF pencils hsd
edged 10 by the purchasing agent and his
assistant. notwithstanding that they were
on the bill. and the bill had been approved
by them and by the executive commit,se.>
In regard 10 the paper having been de-.
/ will say that at that time there were
ss cases OF the paper IN the name OF the
tinted States Mili supply company, and
that since that meeting there has been
stored in this warehouse nine cases .hs dol rr.
pany holding. as am informed, the
warehouse receipts for all OF ~ ana
more cases have arrived and been. stored
D . the , Sgsns ssn,S SccSRsa soReany Ds shows
that 20 cases had not arrived In our city.
or at least had not been removed from
the freight house by the iS Mil supp'sT sTSsse sc
% cases. averaging about 90 pounos 70
the case. amount TO over 70 tons OF paper
and have a value OF seversl tnoussnd GOT
lars Yet this IL the paper. so the pur-
shssing agent informs me. that was In
eludsd in the bill presented for payment
lasi month. and which the chairman OF
he executive committee said had pcch
leliyered and was all right
Now I submit that In view OF all these
facts I was warranted In expressing
doubt as to the proper delivery 10 the
school department OF this paper and IN
Withholding my sanction 10 the payment
OF a bill for goods that II seemed 70 me
as a business man had never peen osi,v-
cred and the ownership as well az the
possession OF which might well be claimed
10 be still in the United states Mil Sup
7 think that the above statement Of
facts will convince any unprejudic-
ed member OF this committee
that the committee or accounts
was justified In asking for an investtga-
ton OF this bill. and also that was act
ing for the best interest OF this commit
tee In bringing this matter to It's stten-
ton. and that the imputation cast upon
me az the last meeting by the president
OF the school committee was entirely un-
warranted.
STRETCHED PRIVILEGES.
Mr.. comstock who opposed the making
OF the statement by Mr.. Waterman rose
and casually remarked that the gentle
man had better have that printed ss he
understood II was all fixed.
Mr. Beagan rose and inquired II MT.
Waterman that II was within his privilege
to touch upon the very matters which
had been referred 20 the committee and
intimated that he considered the privilege
had been stretched considerably.
Mr.. waterman made no reply and the
superintendent made reports on evening
schools.
OBJECTED TO MCARTIN.
Mr.. Philbrick said he wished to have
th 80 ~ hn nm
separately and this was agreed upon and
the others selected as a whole.
This list was the same as last year with
the addition OF 10 teachers for the several
hundred new scholars that were enrolled
this year.
Mr.. Phlbrick said he wanted TO know
II Mr.. McCartin was the same one who
resigned from the board. and said he had
heard rumors that he was offered
place as teacher as a price for his resig-
nation. ees9
He said he thought the matter should
be investigated.
superintendent Small said Mr.. McCartin
had passed a fine examination and secur-
ed a teachers certificate from the state.
Mr.. Beagan said as matter OF decency
he must object TO the appointment Of a
man who resigned from the board TO get
a salaried position.
Mr.. Waterman said he would like to
know IL this was the only reason the gen.
tleman had for objecting.
Mr.. Beagan said II was currently
rimored that Mr.. McCartin was 20 re-
ceive the position as teacher In payment
for his resignation and thus 90 make way
for a successor.
Mr.. Comstock stated the matter should
be referred to the superintendent for In
Mr.. Barry said IL seems az though the
committee was making great deal out
OF thing which was not an unusual
occurrence. This young man Is am
bilious" he said. and not having any
great means. needed the help to 20 TO
school In Boston. He resigned to make II
possible to get position rs teacher.
I'VE have a grammar master, who was
appointed after he resigned from the
board and ne probably would not have
resigned unless he was assured the pc
sition.
I'VE certainly have a purchasing agent
that was appointed In that manner. When
the vote was taken as TO whether Mr..
McCartin would be elected, roll call
was taken and the result was tie:
Ayes--Messrs. Smith. Andrews, Barney.
Cranston. Grant, HIN, Manchester. Risk,
kcr and Waterman, ~ Noes--President
Gleason. Messrs. Kendrick. Reagan.
Beirne. Cain. Comstock. Crocker. un-
ningham. Farrell Martin. Mclaughlin.
Philbrick and Rattigan. i3
Mr.. Philbrick objected to Mr.. Kendricks =
voting on the ground that -officio mem
bers had no vote.
Mr.. Rarney said that they certainly
did have votes on every subject except
change of text books, when majority OF
the elective members was required
AS II was a tie. the chair ruled MIR. Nc
Cartin not elected. Es
Bills amounting TO is7ss.is were RECON-
mended by the committee on accounts and
payment was approved.
WANTED MORE TIME.
The executive COMMITTEES which was ap-
pointed 10 investigate the matter OF the
bill for sio.622.17. for supplies. reported
progress and asked for an extension cf
time In which To consider II as the United
State Mill supply company had asked
for hearing. II was read by w. r.
Gleason. chairman Of the committee
Mr.. Barney said. az a member OF the
executive committee. he took quite an In
terest In the matter and was ready 70 AZ.
tend the irst meeting When the mat
ter broadcned out and we felt the need
of more time he said. I'VE received the