The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-03-23

tions. The recommendations they
make strike us as being exactly what
the situation calls for, and we feel
sure the citizens will cheerfully en-
dorse what the committee has done
and will do all that is necessary to
make Newberry's school equipment
and efficiency equal to that Of any
town or city in the State. Newberry
wants the best.''
Inconsistent Positions.
At that time it seems that the OBJ
server endorsed the recommendations
of the committee and the trustees.
In very strong and unmistakable
language that recommendation was
for two buildings, an issue Of $4,000
in bonds.
Overlooking that report the Obser-
yer charges the board with lack of
information and Inconsistency.
We do not desire to have any con-
troversy, as stated, with the Obser-
yer, but the question will neverthe-
less arise how it can square its posi-
tion now with its declaration in No.
vember, 1908.
Action Urged by Herald and News.
The Herald and News, speaking Of
the recommendations Of the commit
tee in its issue of November II, 1905,
says:
"The committee appointed to look
into school conditions in Newberry
and submit report has done its work.
The report is published. Two plans
are submitted. Either one can be
carried out without an increase OF
taxes. Even if taxes have to be III
creased something ought to be done.
"Tlre report i concise and give
full information as to present condl-
tions.
''The plan to erect two buildings
in different parts Of the cltv-one for
HIGH school and one for lower grades
zseems to be the favorite with the
committee. It would be better to have
the high school department in a sep
arate building.
"The present facilities as pointed
ont by the committee were only ade-
quate nearly twenty years ago, and Ill
that time the city has more than
doubled in population and We have
neglected our schools. This should
not be permitted longer to be the
case.
"Our whole system needs reorsan-
izing. There should be principal
with a living salary, and the salary
of the superintendent should be in
creased to $500, and the teachers
should have not less than $50 to $50
PER month. and then we should have
and could command efficient and
trained teachers, who should be
elected on their merits and for no
other reason.
1The people are ready to furnish
the facilities and if the committee
will submit their plan to the peo-
pie the people will endorse it,
Newberry Has Outgrown Schools.
We are still Of that opinion and we
believe that the people will vote
the issuance Of bonds and the addl-
tional tax for the maintenance Of tine
schools.
It is only question Of the amount
we shall put in buildings. The OBJ
server in 1908 favored $4,000. Now
it is opposing $4,000, and says that
$4,000 will be sufficient.
If it took 100000 in 1908 and two
buildings were needed then why
should we want only one building now
aid only $4,000.
The city ha grown a great deal IN
the last few years ana the CROWN
continues. and we should build not
for our immediate necessities but
with a view of the enlargement Of the
school. It will be economical in the
end to do this.
Condition of Schools.
It may be interesting in this con-
nection to state that in the report
submitted by the board in July. 1908,
which is the annual report for the
year which closed in June. the enroll
ment of white pupils Of the school is
stated at 6S4 with an average attend
ance of 602.
The county treasurer states the in
come for the school for that year as