Newark post., 1912-03-20

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Trustee Derby of Kent county
came out boldly for wipiug cut the
old board and new charter
"uine men would be more eff
cicnt, he said land most ct us
know that about that many run it
anyhow" lie was the only speaker
to propose the affiliated college for
women and he was applauded at
the the close OF his speech.
Mr.. Peach. Of Horkessin. spoke
for d new charter. II new and
smaller board and an equal use for
the girls as well as the boys Of the
State.
MeSsrs. Derby ami Peach both
insisted on the State owning th>
college property.
Mrs. Z. G. Robinson. president
Of the Delaware State Federation
Of Women S Clubs. spoke by re-
quest Of the president. "GentIc-
men, she said, eve women are
here to ast, that our Young women
may be as we'll educated and equip
ped as the young men. | would like
to mention the people we represent
the State federation Of II clubs
with a membership of over 1900,
every club standing for the affili-
atcd college; also the college com
mlttee Of 90, which framed resolu-
tions that have been adopted by the
W. {. T. |. and other Organiza-
tions.' She then outlined the de
tails of the affiliated plan. Ap.
plause followed her address.
Speaking as a college woman
compelled to go outside for an edu-
cation. Miss NJ. II. Shearman cited
the young women now teaching in
our schools needing more educat-
ton to fit them.
Mr.. Naudain asked: Are our
girls and boys worse than in other
States that we can t have co-educa-
ton, and are we going to acknoWl-
edge it? Aside from wanting the
old board out | say that the college
needs the confidence Of the people.
and that it has neve" had. This
building ought to he filled with far
mers protesting that government
money should be used for the right
departments. lie concluded:
- want three trustees from each
county. appointed by the Supreme
Court. ana | want some place to
complain if they don t do right. -
Trustee Thomas Davis opposed
the affiliated college on the ground
Of the failure Of c0-educati0n and
he defended the size and harmoni-
ous condition IF the board.
Dir. \. Il. Neale wants IA board of
y members. nine from each county
and Of these three to be alumni.
three formers and three to repre-
sent mechanic arts appointed by
the Supreme Court He thinks that
il the government understood the
private ownership condition the ap-
preparations would be withdrawn.
lie thinks that if the old board
won t part with their property, let
the lawyers proceed as they do
with those who stand in the way of
progress.
Hervey Walker, an influential
granger. said Of the present board :
They admit when they say that it
ism t eXpedient to admit girls that
they are incompetent to conduct
the institution. The State Auditor
should credit the accounts and pub
lish them. ! would have one men,
ber from each county and one from
Wilmington appointed by Supreme
Court.
/ Chancellor Curtis and John Biggs
spoke in favor Of continuing the
present plan of college control.
in reply TO Mr.. Walkers in
quiry about college reports, DR..
Marshall said the reports he re-
ferred to were sent to Washington.
us was required.
/ At 2 O'Clock the meeting ended,
with no result being announced.
while no arrangements We're made
for any subsequent meetings.
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