Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-08
INVESTIGATION BEGUN
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL MATTER
BEFORE BOARD.
Principal swartxell Makes Statement
Regarding the Controversy
Others to Be Heard.

Mr.. Mascheim r. F. Swartzell, over
whose administration OF the Eastern High
School there has been considerable con-
troversy. appeared last night before tho
board OF education. which was In special
session. Sitting az committee OF the
whole behind closed doors the board be-
gan the investigation Of the charges made
against~the principal by various associa-
lions. committees and individuals.
Mr.. Swartzell, having at all times since
the trouble OF last June courted an inves-
ugation Of his methods, ~ said to be
pleased with the present procedure. He
stated his side Of the controversy and was
closely questioned by the members OF the
board, all Of whom were present
After a session of more than three hours,
during which 1t Is said Mr. Swartzeil prac.
tically completed his statement. the board
adjourned until this evening. when the IN
Quiry will continue. 1t is officially given
out that the faculty of the Eastern High
School has been notified Of the intention
of the board to summon the teachers ana
several who are still out of the city are
returning In order to be present.
There were no delegates present last
night from any Of the various associations
which have presented resolutions, Mr
Swartzell being given the whole attention
Of the board. The clerk in the general Of
fee was kept busy answering telephone
Inquiries from those anxious 20 Know Know
whether visitors will be allowed, whether
any one may present testimony and even
as to the results Of the inquiry.
Nothing Given Out.
The various members of the board and
Mr.. SwartzelI were absolutely reticent as to
the progress Of the investigation, but 1t Is
understood that after the examination OF
the faculty of the school invitations will be
sent out to those individuals who have
made specific charges. and to members OF
associa tons, to attend the sessions. one
such request was sent by the board 10
Thomas w. Smith, president OF the East
Washington Citizens Association. inviting
him to designate two delegates from that
organization to attend the meeting OF the
board tonight and make any statement they
NAV care to have the board consider in the
case.
Mr.. Smith said today: 81 have received
the communication of the board OF educa-
ton to send delegates from the East WASH
ington Citizens Association to the meeting
tonight, but 1 have not as yet determined
what course to pursue. l do not know
what is the nature of the investigation OF
lust what is expected of the association,
and the time allowed Is hardly sufnclent 1oF
me to obtain representatives.
Letters were also sent to several parents
of students at the Eastern High School. but
the names were not announced. TWO ladleS
who have been, 1t is said. particularly active
in the controversy have been asked 10 De
come witnesses.
The minutes of the meeting have been
taken from stenographic reports, MT VIII
liam w. Conner, secretary or the poaro,
having his stenographic clerk present at the
session A copy of these reports and OF
those Of all meetings will be supplied to
Mr.. SwartzeIl from day to day, although II
Is expected that he will attend all suDse-
quent sessions.