Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-06-13

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if there were any charges against
them as TO their efficiency or morality,
that the patrons were entitled to
know them, and also that the teachers
in question had a right to a hearing.
Mrs. Swienick next spoke for the
committee, and said that in the six
years during which her children had
attended Lincoln school she had
known Miss Myers and the other
teachers, and that she had found them
perfect ladies, obliging and competent
to perform their work. She also pre-
scented a report card Of one Of her
children, which spoke well for the
work Of Miss Smith. She also called
attention to the fact that the work Of
these teachers was marked ono. l."
at the st. Louis exposition last year.
She closed by asking to have these
three teachers in question restored.
She had, during the past week, visited
many Of the patrons of the school,
and all had spoken we'll of these young
ladies.
Mr.. Bayne asked Of the board that
they give the committee some infor-
nation as to why these teachers were
let out or what prompted the board to
take this action.
Mr.. Lee stated that he thought the
board had acted in good faith, and
that unless some one had "reported"
what had taken place at the private
meetings Of the board, nothing should
be revealed. He then stated that Su'
perintendent Traver had reported TO
some of the teachers what took place
at the secret meeting, and suggested
that, inasmuch as he had given this
information out in part, that the re-
mainder Of the proceedings Of the
board be made public.
Mr.. Condit stated that It was cus-
tomary to hold such secret meetings
at the election of teachers, and that
he was opposed to opening up the mat
ter. He then excused himself and
left.
Mr.. Carson then submitted the fol
lowing communication;
"To the Board of Directors Of the Sa-
lem School District;
"During the past year a large sum
of money was collected by your super
intendent from the teachers, pupils
and friends of the city schools for the
ostensible purpose Of purchasing pic
lures to decorate the school rooms,
and, as contributor and one of the
friends of the school and a taxpayer,
/ demand an accounting. / further re-
quest an investigation be held by you
to ascertain whether or not your SUI.
perintendent attempted TO graft $500
from the contractor Of the heating
plant to be installed in the high school
building now being erected by you.
Grating is not commendable any
where, but in our public school affairs
1t is most reprehensible. Yours truly,
"JOHN A. CARSON"
He then addressed the board, and
condemned the position of Mr.. Condit,
that the actions of the board are not
subject To review,
Mr.. Croisan objected to such state
ments being made in the absence of
Mr.. Condit. The chair sustained the
speaker, and said that Mr.. COndit had
been urged to remain. Mr.. Carson
then urged the reelection Of the three
teachers, aud stated that, in their dis
missal the teachers and a majority Of
the board had been trieked.
Mr.. MeMahan then asked that the
reasons for these dismissals be given
the committee. Mr.. Aeheson also
asked for the reasons.
Mr.. Bayne stated that he was glad
that Mr.. Carson had made the charges
against Supt. Traver, and that he had
expected TO make similar charges.
Mr.. Bayne asked if the board was