Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-16
Objects to Statement.


life of any one of us.
Objects to Statement.
II object to the statement that the board
Is merely to follow my Recommendation
and not Judge the case by reason Of per-
sonal study of the testimony. But it is en-
tirely unnecessary to continue the exam
nation, and will not change. as decline
to reconsider a Judgment which was made
on sufficient testimony and which made
in the best interests of the school. That re-
port 1 have most respectfully submitted TO
the board
The defense of Mr.. Gardner was led by
Mr.. E. Southland Parker, who maintained
that he approved such lack Of discipline as
characterizes the Mckinley school.
Speaking of the teachers making the
charges. he said: They determined from
the time of this conspiracy they would
make up a case. and with their muck rake
they have gone over the whole garbage
plant I protest against change of prin-
cipals and believe to make such change
will bring Disgrace on any one participating
in such dishonorable act.
Had the strict letter Of the literary re-
quirement been insisted upon. my son.
Charles j., would not have been admitted
to the school three years ago. Mr.. caro-
ner wisely exercised his judgment, and
manual training has aroused my boys en-
thusiasm. A year ago, during his vaca-
tIpn. he took entire charge of black
smith shop and turned out the best tools
that had been made in the place. Re-
Gently he turned out In two days nearly
$40 worth of excellent drawings of engi-
neering plans. This is result of Mr.. Gard
ner's lack of discipline, and l approve It,
Approves MI. Stuart's Judgment.
"In a large majority of cases we do. but
in every case we may not consider the
wishes of the parents and the pupils" DR..
R. Kingsman remarked. "Mr. Stuart be-
lieves the schools Will be the better for a
change. and I approve his Judgment"
THAT the charges touch the moral
character of the pupils and the conduct or
the pupils under the principal have been
entirely dlsproved and. on the contrary,
the evidence shows that the conduct of the
students in the Mckinley Manual Training
School has been good and discreet, was
moved by DIR. Needham and adopted by the
board
Does anybody in this room propose to
think that I have at heart less interest
said. Il vote not on the spur of the mo-
ment. but conscientious man 1 have
after careful study reached q conclusion.
cannot say Mr.. Gardner. retain your
place 1 believe that everything Mr.. Stuart
has said should be maintained. My con-
science tells me things there are as has
been stated. The school needs a head. If
without head the institution during these
past years has so progressed, what would
it's future be with a head. The testimony
shows the man not capable execu-
tive. / would vote to sustain the superin-
tendent."
A letter called to the attention of the
board and said to have been circulated In
the school was responsible for the gather
ing of the parents.
Letter to Parents.
1t was addressed as follows:
ITO the parents and guardians of pupils of
Mckinley Manual Training School:
Through lack of appreciation of the
- :.-.l
of the Mckinley Manual Training School,
there Is danger that decision adverse to
him will be rendered by the board of edu-
cation at its meeting Tuesday, May Is,
at the Franklin School, 18th and L streets,
at 8 O'Clock pm.
'.As this is probably our last opportunity
to show our approval of the policy and
administration of Principal Gardner. let us
adj be present at that meeting. Our letters
and appeals to the superintendent have
doubtless been withheld from the board
At any rate, the influence of our presence
at this meeting Is sure to have weight with
the board and We trust will result favor
cS.y to the principal.
Notwithstanding the addresses made by
G. A. Weber. j. ]. jacob. Samuel Cans
and others to the effect that the charges
reflected more on the character OF the
pupils than on Mr.. Gardner, a poll Of the
board showed five against Mr.. Gardner one
for him and one doubtful.
In Favor Of Strike.
After the meeting Mr.. Stewart was beset
by people begging HIN, to try to be fair,
and one gentleman who had watched the
proceeding with great interest and who
This demonstration tonight In conse-
quence OF letter. the details Of which we
all believe, but which Is framed In undiplo-
matte language. 10 unfortunate. 1t will
react against US. The matter as far as
the board Is concerned Is settled. and the
only thing now II to make more signi-