The Washington times., 1908-01-04

have sent oertiaoases Of his illness to
khis board have perpetrated profess
Aionsi fraud upon this board and upon
khs community let II appoint It's own
bhysicians 20 examine the Euperin-
ET,st us get one or two Of the most
A9ninent and highly respected Pnysl-
nlans IN this city TO examine Dr. Chan-
cellor IN addition TO the three pnysl-
clans who have been attending him,
and let them report TO this board TO-
morrow whether he is able TO proceed
with the trial or able to dictate a state
snent to a stenographeF IN MS deIehse.
Ready to Withdraw.
z eff the board Is not willing to DO this,
having announced that Il Is going 10
conclude this case tomorrow, I see no
reason why I should take up any more
of the boards time in the cross-exam-
anation OF its witnesses. In the light
OF such declaration the trial devOlves
into only a form and II IS merely
xJuestion OF the time that the form is
10 end. 1 submit do not care &c con
sumo more OF your time. Let the board
announce its decree and let the matter
be settled we are ready then to take
such steps as we may see mt
In view OF what the president or the
board has said that either he or the
superintendent must 90. II other mem
bers OF the board are of similar mind,
there can be but one verdict regardless
OF any testimony we may Offer. / would
like for the board to act on my sug-
gestion."
You attend to your business and I
will conduct this case" said Mr.. Me
LNamara-
Captain Oyster and Mr.. Mcnamara
both reminded Mr.. Fulton thaJ some
time ago. at the beginning OF the trial,
the board had made suggestion lhat
physicians be appointed 10 examine the
superintendent and the proffer had
been declined by his attorneys
Captain oyster ordered that the trial
proceed, and Mr. Mcnamara called
witness. Mr.. Fulton began to protest.
but was tCil by the chairman to take
a seat. Captain oyster informed MI
Fulton that the board would act upon
his suggestion. when IL saw lit.
7 merely want 10 say, Mr. Presi-
dent rejOined MI Fulton, that !
want action or some kind right now.
Either refuse or accept the proposition.
It is useless to continue this way.
Oyster Refuses Request.
1.-THE board will consider the PROPOSE
fion in due time, as Il sees mt. Pro
coed with the examination of your wit
mess. Mr. Mcnamara" rejOined Captain
Oyster. mOttoning Mr.. Fulton to his
lEeat
+ mo, the board should. at least. act
upon the suggestion 1 have made. I in
Eist upon It." replied Mir. Fulton.
The board wants no suggestions
from you, Mr.. Fulton came from
President oyster We have a. counselor.
and will proceed under his advice. As -
the suggestion you make. IL viii be
considered at the proper time. Let the
examination Of witnesses proceed
IF the board is going 10 refuse to
appoint the physicians as 1 have sug
sested and If 1t is going TO refuse 10
give DR.. Chancellor q chance 10 be
heard in his own behalf, l do no care
10 proceed further with this case. said
Mr. Fulton, as he gathered the papers
about his desk
Proceed with your witness" said
Captain Oyster again to the boards at
torney.
Il decline to go further with this
case II Is useless. said AIr Fulton,
as he walked from the room.
Good night came from one or two
members OF the board
Mr.. Fulton said good night" and
slowly left the room.
Fulton Surprises Board.
4 little gasp Of surprise went around
the room. A moment later Mr.. McNa-
mara was requesting that the stem
ographer note In the record that the
board had not actually refused TO aCr
upon Mr. FuItou's suggestion. Captain
oyster was placed upon the stand for
moment 10 testify that DR.. Chancellor
had told him when charges We're ursJ
preferred that he would not appear for
trial. and that a TRIAL would be a farce.
Mr.. Mcnamara then proceeded with
the examination Of Witnesses. saying
that IL was proper that the board should
90 so. Captain Oyster suggested that
tuasmuch as there were three attorneys
upon the board. one OF them might be
appointed as counsel 10 represent Dr.
Chancellor. Mt Mcnamara replied that
This was not necessary
The rest Of cue evening was consumed
IN hearing the testimony OF teachers,
who spoke Of the unrest IN the school
system and the ilfrequCucy with which
the Superintendent visited certain
schools. Captain Oyster, addressing the
teachers present during the evening
told them that the appointment of the
present Superintendent had been a mis-
take, but that the board would 90 what
IL could 10 right the wrong
Chancellor Soon WiLhdTaWs.