The Washington herald., 1907-11-14
CHANCELLOR IN ROW
WITH SCHOOL BOARD
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Of Latin and German centers in the
graded schools Is impractical. and that
the superintendent is hereby directed 10
reverse any tentative action he may have
taken toward the formation Of such cen
ters''
Chancellor Charges Misstatement.
Before it could be put, DIT. Chancellor
said:
I have never been consulted with re-
gard 10 the matter by Prof. Evermann.
could have shed considerable light on
the question for him. There are many
misstatements OF fact IN his statement,
and many important omissions. II IS
contrary 10 fact He overlooked the fact
that the board authorized tentative plans
have not put these plans into opera
ton"
Evermann-These plans seem 10 have
been put into operation. and the board
has heard nothing OF It from you. /
did not see the superintendent. was
furnished with data by Assistant Super
intendents Hughes and Bruce.
ChanceHor-Except for the appointment
of two men designated BY you lthe board.
the plans have not yet been competed.
ard they have not yet reported TO me.
] should Ike a chance 10 reply and pre-
sent these plans along educational lines.
Evermann--I submit that the superin-
tendent should be in touch with matters
under his supervision.
HOrner. at the same moment-Yes. but
how about the actual conyeuing OF these
classes2
Chancenor-I did not know anything
about 1t.
Cox-I was absent when action was
taken in September, but II 7 had been
here, I would have objected TO the intro
duction OK language IN the graded schools.
I DO not think the primary schools are
the place 20 prepare for College. Educe-
ton IN the grades should be along prac-
teal lines. the children should be taught
practical knowledge. that win enable
them 10 take care OF themselves. Tax
payers and others tell me that education
In the district is already too high. and
IL Is a mistake to teach the children 70
become doctors. philosophers. lawyers
&c, and leave no one TO do the work.
favor the resolution. but ! also favor
hearing from the superintendent Il
seems that the plan has progressed much
further than was contemplated. in view
OF the fact that German teachers have
already been appointed.
Languages Receive Support.
AT this point Mrs Terrell entered a
criticism Of President Eliot, OF Harvard
for speaking against Latin and German.
II Is amazing, she said. that he should
say pupils cannot get a better grasp OF
English through German and Latin.
Prof. Evermann-As showing the I'M
portant bearing on the subjects already
assigned IN the grades, let me call at
tention 70 the fact that the pupils are
already overloaded: the seventh and
eighth grade pupils have eighteen sub
iects.
DR.. ChanceIIor-This count Is a mere
Juggling of terms. II is patent that they
are great deal less when their unity IS
considered. II l had been given the
chance I would have saved DR. Ever
mann all this trouble. 1 could have ex-
planned to his satisfaction.
Evermann-If YOU had informed the
board as you should have then we
would have known. Your original letter
said that you would keep US informed
Chancellor-Those to whom you have
talked about this matter did not tell me
Of the conversation. Mr.. Hughes or Mr.
Bruce have not spoken 10 me.
Capt Oyster-That is Just the sor
Of thing We criticise.''
Mrs HILL put IN q plea for the mod
ern languages / would rather have my
daughter study them than arithmetic
Mrs Mussey tcalmly pulling out her
watch)-It is now quarter after C.
move that we hear fully from the super.
intendent, and give this matter ample con
sideration az q special meeting to be call.
ed by the president. and that we now ad
journ
Hoover-The consensus of opinion
among business men and others is in IA
vor Of the teaching OF mere English il
the schools. l favor action at this time
Evermann-I only want proper con
sideration. / am not condemning the pla1
itself.
Mrs. Terrell seconded Mrs Mussey'.
motion. but Il was lost. every other mem
Der voting against It with the exception
of Mrs. Hill.
Chancellor-Then. in order TO expung,
the record and make K clear. move tha-
the persons designated 10 carry out tn,
scheme be relieved of that function"
Resolution Is Adopted.
oyster (quiclxly)-Make your recon-
mendation."
Chancellcr-I do.
Oyster-In writing.
Evermann-My resolution covers tha
part. I think. If not. I make the motion
The resolution was read and adopted.
A motion 10 spread a memorial on th'
minutes to Gen. Birney was approved
and the board adjourned DR.. Chancellor
left the room Immediately. The member
grouped In conversation.
Superintendent Chancellor submitted hi
first quarterly report at the opening o.
the meeting. He said that he could no
make the report in as detailed form al
he would like to, for the reason that h,
! had no executive clerical assistance, and