The Washington herald., 1907-05-09
TWO employees QUIT
Board Accepts Resignation
of Clerk and Operator.
MONTGOMERY REPORT ASKED
Capt. Oyster Wants Light on Arm
strong Manual Training school
ARairs-Dr, Chancellor Tells Board
the Report VIII BE an Unpleasant
One-FaiIIngs of JanitoFs.

Edwin Balllnger, clerk, and Randall
Gardner. telephone operator, in the Office
of the secretary Of the board OF educa-
ton in the Franklin Building, rendered
their designations TO the board at yester-
days meeting.
Capt Oyster. chairman Of the commit
tee on the investigation of the Office
force. said that he was not opposed to
the acceptance OF the designations of
these or any other men. and accordingly
such action was taken. Both Mr.. Bal
linger and Mr.. Gardner said that they
had resigned TO accept more lucrative
positions.
There was a general discussion at yes
terday's meeting of the buying of supplies
for the cooking schools. and il was unani-
mously agreed that the District could
save money by purchasing staple sup
plies by wholesale. There was a second
extempore discussion Of the responsibility
Of janitOrs in the care Of school yards,
and the members of the board agreed
with fiat 5wellers and others who have
had experience that janitors are trials
Of tempers. Mr.. Cox said II had been
brought to his attention that some of the
school yards contained a heterogeneous
collection of tin cans and other emblems
OF civilization that were Objectionable.
The committee on rules was instructed TO
report on the subject
Owing TO the absence from the city Of
Admiral Baird. Prof. Evermann, vice
president. presided, and the many iuves-
legations being conducted by the commit
tee of which Admiral Baird is chairman
were allowed TO so over. A report was
asked by Capt oyster, who expressed II
as his belief that at the last meeting As
sistant Superintendent Montgomery. OF the
colored schools. had been instructed to re-
port his Investigations OF the Armstrong
Manual Training School.
Report VIII BE Unpleasant.
The captain was readily convinced that
he was mistaken in this. but insisted that
the board have the facts as early as posi-
bic, so that they might be submitted TO
Attorney Stuart Mcnamara and action
taken. DR.. Chancellor stated in response
that he was very willing to make a report.
but that it would be a very unpleasant
one. It was voted that the matter be sub
mitted to Mr.. Mcnamara.
John c. Early. who was dismissed from
his position as janitor OF the Montgomery
School several weeks ago as a result Of a
slight fire in that building. was yesterday
reappointed.
A letter from Belva 4. Lockwood rela-
tive 10 the celebration Of Peace Day. Nav
II, in the schools, was referred to the su-
+ perintendenL Action was also taken on
a communication to Mrs. Hill from Henry
S. Curtis, relative to the erection Of steel
.rae-s a-.-Hua IL
thur and Magruder schools. Their cree
ton was authorized to be made at such
time as there were funds available for the
work. No action was taken on d letter
from Chief Belt. OF the fire department
relative to the purchase Of fire-alarm
books.
Any property donated TO the use Of the
District Of Columbia is thereafter the
{ property Of the District of Columbia
This is the decision received from the
District building relative to the old
swords used by the officers Of the High
3 School Cadet Regiment The regiment
F was recently provided with new and mod
ern ones by the War Department 10 re-
place the old ones. obtained in some in
stances through the holding of luncheons
and other entertainments by the various
schools.
Must Be Sold at Auction.
In view Of this fact several Of the Off
GERS requested that they be allowed TO re-
tain, or to purchase the old swords as
mementos. A decision was asked, and
it was held that they were the property
Of the District, and would have 10 be sold
at public auction. Several members Of
the board were reluctant in agreeing 10
this, but Mrs. Mussey explained that it
is the law
The matter of the selection of a site
and the erection Of building for the col
ored schools at Brookland. for which. it
is said, an appropriation of $4,000 has
been lying idle for five years, was taken
up yesterday and was a fruitful topic of
discussion. 1t was decided to push the
matter, in that it was a hardship to the
children 20 have been deprived of the
school for this length Of time
The following recommendations OF the
superintendent were approved.
Promote A. z, Thomas from first 20 third grade.
Accept resignation of Louise Coleman teacher Of
fourth srade, Twelfth division
Transfer q. T. Tibhs from third 10 fourth grade.
Appoint Albert Dyson as teacher fourth grade,
Twelfth division.
Grant leave Of absence TO Miss l. c. Fawcett from
May 5 TO end Of school year on account OF Ill
health.
Accept resignation Of Dr. Alice Littlejohu. teacher
Of physical culture in high schools to take effect
June IS.
Three months extension Of leave Of absence TO
take effect September I.
Accept resignation Of Isaac Vasseis. earetaker Of
manual training room IN Force School. Andrew
Weaver appointed TO that place.