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Pocahontas star herald., 1912-01-26
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klnm Star Herald:
lS1 not realize to what extent l
var showing my head into hornets
mesa when l undertook to say a few
rords some weeks ago through
ysHy popular and widely circulated
iouyDal in defense Of athletic train
ing for the young men of our coun'
Try, neither did | count the conse'
gnepses, nor do / finch from a con-
iinunaiop of my line of argument.
Iaba not grasp at preference to
Ia1nisy and religious differences as a
asbaiowy straw" and rather ez-
pcr&Vss to be misconstrued IN my
Uean5ng, and not misunderstood.
I, a0O, am proud to own the people
of Randolph as my own, for it was
jn abas progressive, prosperous
connsy where my eyes first opened
on ibp light of day, and where l
grew 70 yonng manhood; therefore
I Eee3 lhat l am entitled to speak to
ray own people just as plainly on
Dpc side of question as someone
who 10 so sanctimoniously inclined
lhal he can see no good IN anything
ibas Is not directly connected with
The yhBYeb. Far be it from me to
beli,sle Christianity, for | hold mem
bcrsbip in a church that recognizes
y.o gan made creed and is content
10 aaDd on the one good Book and
prpas.b Jesus Christ as His character
rs portrayed by the letters and
epis,les of the apostles, and | defy
my opponents IN this argument to
poins 80 one single instance in the
Bible where we are enjoined to go
fOyah always, 3654 days in every
year, wearing long, dismal, God
TDrsaken countenance and refrain
ing from enjoying any sport that is
rleaB and wholesome, benefit to
bsalth, mind and bodily develop
1neDI. But my argument is flimsy,
SO my dear Mr. Short informs you.
What about the assertion that all
Gihlssie sports, and baseball In
ksraieular, tends to sobriety, morali-
1y ,D6 a general betterment of those
professionally engaged in that
sysst2 If be is as well posted In
'SSpaSdiDg's textbook" as he
speas 20 be, he must agree with me
thas sDless a man is almost total
absssirer from intoxicating liquor.
iohacSo-in fact, all indulgencies
lbAs take for the deterioration of
bealih-that he cannot get a con-
Jzsa 30 play the game. If a man
is EDosaI, sober and honest he is a
good citizen, no matter whether he
Is regular attendant at prayer
Snessipg, Sunday school and church.
And g0od citizens Is the demand of
ibts eSnntry today May Randolph
County and Arkansas be flooded
w5iS men of such character, and
that, s0O, at an early day is the de-
sirc es every man who has the wei,
fare s9 the state at heart.
Gt course, we don't expect every
]rap 10 be an athletic devotee, there
fore there is no cause for alarm
tStJt ehe business OF the nation VIII
be absolutely turned over to that
eleTBcOt. Every man is not expect
"a So lie a farmer, either, and if we
were lhe farmer would have no
market; neither should we all be
lEaIsbeys, for then there would be no
pnDjh. 1t takes all kinds of people
10 EEake ap this world, and each
and syeTy one of us has his place
and bis work to do, according to
HoBiS plan, and all the "new-
Iapslsa" meth DDS of modern times
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-01-26

plan, and our Lord and Savior il
not gong to refuse His mercy to
we poor deluded, so.called sinners
who are broad-minded and toleran
enough to see some good IN al
things and are able to distinguish
the good from the bad. Although
| have sincere desire that my sou
will find its peace with God In thu
great hereafter, still am not sc
much concerned that | think II
necessary to don long black coat
assume a woebegone look, take on 8
sanetimonlous stride and greet every
person that | meet with disserta.
tion on the wickedness of this world.
when every sane man knows that il
is growing better and brighter
very day and the unfolding Of
Gods goodness is demonstrated tc
us on every hand-in every field,
in every house, in every place Of
business you will find Gods pres
ence more at this time than at any
other.
Fad or no fad, athletics is an in
stitution firmly established in oul
schools of learning. These schools
are headed bay board of governor,
or directors, every one of whom has
given the proposition deep and
mature consideration and has given
his unqualified endorsement to all
classes Of clean sports. The opinion
Of these men is worthy Of respect
and will not be torn to pieces by
one who possibly is speaking with
prejudice his only adviser.
The idea Of the woodpile for the
hoy and the armchair for father
is not a new one. Every straight
laced pedagog "back to the time
when the memory of man runnetI
not to the contrary" has advocated
this theory. But has it been {
success? Every boy is not a borI
newer of wood and many of them
would funk on the job when indeed
he might make crackerjack ceuteI
fielder on his baseball team or
center rush on the football eleven
But, seriously speaking, why de
mand that the boy, who has beel
brought into this world through n,
choice of his own, devote all BIZ
spare moments to manual labor an'
be denied innocent pleasure an,
compelled to do ceaseless toll whel
not engaged in the study of som
musty old book? There Is a tim
for work, a time for study and ;
time for play. Let the time b
Systematically devided so that non
will go to waste and all will b
proftably utilized. If, afte
necessary duties are performed AM
the time for study has been cor
scientiously used there should b
anv time to spare, then what harr
can there possibly be IN the lndulg
ence in sane, safe twentieth cen
Jury sporI!
OF course, athletics Is not th
work. of SATAN, and no one vii
take such an assertion seriously
Why, the last year that league bal
was played IN Little Rock one o
the best rooters the home team hat
was minister Of the gospel, and h
did not occupy secluSive place il
the grandstaud, but took pot'lucl
with the regular occupants of tn
bleachers. No one thought to crit
icise him because he was an athleti
enthusiast, and it did not proven
him from occupying his pulpit oil
Sunday morning or detract from hi
religious arder in unceaslng worl
for the Masters cause.
Now, Mr.. Short, be honest wit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
Conference of Charities.

State Senator William NJ. Frank
lin of Madill passed through here
today en- route to Enid where he
will attend the annual meeting of the
Conference of Charities and Correc-
tions. Mr.. Franklin is president of
the conference and has devoted much
time to the thought and study Of
the social problems that confront
the American people. For several
years he has been interested in this
work and has attended conferences
in Boston, Nashville and other cit
les of the country. At this meeting
Mr. Franklin will deliver the address
in response to the address of well
come and will also deliver an address
as president OF the conference.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
AUSTRIAN SERVlAN DISPUTE
REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN AM
lCABLY SETTLED.
MAY RESTORE HAM|D
Reports from Turkish Capital Say
that Abdul Hamid May be Restored
to the Turkish Throne-Jealous
Between Allies.

London, Nov. 13.-"The crisis is
over, declared the Vienna press to-
day in commenting upon the Aus
trian- Servian dispute. But despite
the confident assertion new angles
to the complication arise among the
triumphant allies and in Constantine
pie itself.
Communication from Constantine
pie today broadly limited that Abdul
Hamid will soon be restored to the
Turkish throne.
Jealousies among the allies became
more apparent today, especially be-
twee nthe Greeks and Bulgarians.
Servia has not yet replied to Aus
trias Albanian demands.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
CARL MORRIS WINS
IN SECOND ROUND
SCHEDULED -ROUND MATCH
WAS ENDED IN sEcOND-CANA-
DIAN TOOK THE COUNT.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 12.-Carl Morris,
the Sapulpa, Okla, heavyweight pu-
gilist, who was for q time the lead
ing white hope knocked out Jack
Heating, the Canadian heavyweight
champion, in the second round Of a
scheduled ten round bouC here to-
night.
Three right uppercuts to the chin
put Heating down for a count Of
nine and Morris put him out a few
seconds later with left hand blow
to the body Keat'ng was carried
from the ring and did not revive un
til after he reached his dressing
room
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
PERRY Kenmore, BRAKEMAN
SWEETHEART OF THE TARRED
GIRL, TE5TlFlES. -.
A THREATENING NOTE.
Note to Minnie LaveIly Today
Threatens Her With Death If De-
PENDANTS in Present trial are Found
Guilty

Norwalk, Ohio, Nov. 13.-Perry
FeIimore, the brakeman sweetheart
of Minnie Lavelly, testified today
at the trial of the six men charged
with having tarred her that shortly
after the tarring he visited Minnie
and later was threatened by "sev-
eral of the fellows"
He said among trem were Ernest
and Harlow Welch, two Of the de,
PENDANTS. Fenimore said that one
man told him, I'VE intend to stop
Minnie's seeing men from other
towns or stop her clock, and We
will give you worse than she goLl
Take this warning and stay out of
town"
Minnie Lavelly today received an
anonymous note threatening her with
death if the defendants, now on trial,
are found guilty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
A NEW FIELD
FOR ARDMORE|TE
PAPERS WILL BE DELIVERED BY
CARRIER BOYS IN SEVERAL
TOWNS EAST OF HERE.

The merchants are pleased with the
new Rock Island motor car which
makes the trip daily from Lehigh
to Ardmore and return. Persons
living between here and the coal min
ing city can come to Ardmore, re-
main here four or five hours, attend
to their shopping and any other bus
mess they have in the city and re-
turn the same day.
This train does not carry mall but
The Daily Ardmoreite has arranged
to have The Ardmoreite sent out by
this train and will have them deliver
ed by carrier boys in the towns of
Mannsville, Tishomingo, Milburn and
in other towns where the number OF
subscribers will justify the employing
Of carrier boy. The car leaves here
in the afternoon and The Ardn J-cite
will reach the people of the towns be-
tween here and Lehigh on the same
day of issue. The Ardmoreite will
carry the Associated Press news to
these people several hours ahead of
any other daily paper.
J. II. Snyder will srend several
days out on the Rock Island solicit
ing new readers and arranging for
newsboys to deliver the papers in
these towns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
NEW YORK WOMAN SHOT AND
KILLED BY HER DAUGHTER ON
PENNSYLVANIA TRAIN.
GIRL AND MAN HELD
w. n. Cuthbert Of Lynchburg, VIr-
ginia and Daughter of Dead Wom-
an Detained by PoIice-Their Sto-
res Do Not Agree.

Philadelphia. Pa, Nov 13.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Meyers of New York was
shot and killed by her daughter,
Gladys, on a Pennsylvania railroad
train near here today.
Gladys and w. II. Cuthbert OF
Lynchburg. Virginia. who said he
rushed in to give assistance, when
he heard the shot, we're detained.
According to the police. Gladys said
she mistook her mother for a robber
She said she was dreaming that an
intruder pulled aside the curtains Of
her berth and ATTEMPTED 10 climb in.
Reaching under her pillow. she seiz-
ed revolver and while half awake
fired, killing her mother.
Cuthbert said that when he rushed
into the car, the mother lay in the
aisle in her night dress with her
daughter standing over her shrleking
Historically.
The police say that the stories of
Cuthbert and Gladys do not agree.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
DAILY ARD0RETE WILL RER TOWNS EEN RD And EH
ON TO WASHINGTON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cutler Of Coalgate Re-
serve Berth in Inauaura. Special.

serve Berth in Inaugural! Special.
c. i. B. Cutler, a prominent demo-
crat of Coalgate, has written to Rob
ert Gillian of this city reserving a
berth for himself and wife on the
Woodrow Wilson Inaugural train that
will leave oklahoma for Washington
City to carry 1000 Oklahomans to
attend the inaugural ceremonies
scores of others are writing asking
for information about the route t.aI
will be taken and the expense 0 tn
trip The questions concerning ths
route and the expense cannot be an
swered until a definite contract has
been entered into with the transpor
tation company. This democrat from
Coalgate asks no questions. he Is
going to make the trip, he believes
the best route and the best rates
will be secured and is willing to
trust that part OF it to the democrat
ic committee :. .aaded by Mr. Gillian.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
SECOND
COMING OF CHRIST
WILBUR VOlIVA, THE ZION CITY
LEADER, SAYS WILL COME
WHEN TURKEY FALLS.

Zion City, ILL.,, Nov. 12.-With the
fall Of Turkey, Christ will revisit
earth, Wilbur Glenn Voliva told a
band of his followers in Zion City
founded by John Alexander Dowie.
"The very minute that Turkey is
driven out of Europe" he said, "and
the flags of Great Britain and the
United States float over Palestine
YOU can look for the second coming
of Christ. Read the eleventh and
twelfth chapters of Daniel"
Speaking of Zion City, Voliya said
that it is the little stone taken out
of the mountain without hands and
that it is to become great nation,
grinding all other nations to powder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
Water Power Site For Sale.

r. E. Wade. treasurer of the K.
O. G S. W. Ry., with headquarters
at Perry this state, is seeking to
open negotiations with the prope'
authorities in this city, leading up to
the disposal by bis company OF the
water power site which it owns in
the canyon in the Arbuckle noun
tains. Mr. Wade writes that his
company is willing to dispose of this
right to this city on very liberal
terms.
What action the mayor and board
Of commissioners NAV see fit to take
in the matter we do not know, but it
is more than probable that the ques-
tion will be taken up and thorough
ly Investigated
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
PASSENGER TRAIN RUNS INTO
OPEN SWITCH AT SUBURB OF
INDIANAPOLIS.
RAN At HIGH SPEED
Train Was Running Forty Miles an
Hour When Accident Occurred -
z. Vreckage Caught Fire-Holes Chop.
in Coaches to Remove Dead.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov 13.-SiX-
teen persons were killed and fifteen
seriously injured when an inbound
Cincinnati Hamilton & Dayton passen.
ger train ran into an open switch and
crashed into a freight train at Irving
ton, suburb, today.
The passenger was running forty
miles an hour.
The train caught fire following the
accident and the police and firemen
had to chop holes in the roof Of the
coaches to remove the dead and in
iured Most of the dead were in the
first car of the passenger train, which
was completely telescoped by the bag
gage car.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
BISHOP CANCELS
ALL ENGAGEMENTS
BISHOP HOSS SUFFERS FROM
NERVOUS BREAKDOWN - CAN
GELS ALL WORK FOR.YEAR.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 12.--Suffer-
ing from nervous breakdown brought
about by hard work, Bishop e. L.
Hoss of Nashville, Tenn, one of the
best known members of the episco-
pacy of the Southern Methodist
church, came to Baltimore several
days ago and went to Johns Hopkins
hospital to consult DR.. Lewellyn +.
Barker. AS a result of DR.. Barker's S
examination, Bishop Hoss will can
eel all his assignments to preside
over fall conferences of Southern
Methodists
Most of his speaking engagements
will also be called off and but little
active work will be undertaken. On
his trip to Baltimore Bishop Hoss
was accompanied by his son, DR..
Sessler Hoss of Muskogee, Okla.
Several years ago Bishop Hoss was
attacked with facial paralysis, and in
spite of the efforts of a number of
physicians, he was never completely
restored to health. He was ordered
to give up episcopal work, but feel
ing that he was not i'll enough TO
require such step, Bishop Hoss con-
tinued to hold conferences and visit
districts in various sections OF the
country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13

George S. Cravens, who arrived
here from Milton, Iowa, last night,
states that the people OF his state
are interested in Oklahoma and sew
erai prospective investors will leave
there next Tuesday on an Oklaho-
ma excursion to visit Ardmore. These
men will look over the country with
a view Of investigating the land
which the government offers for sale
and will also investigate the lands
listed for sale with the commercial
club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
ESCAPE Of D|Az
IS REPORTED
MEXICAN REBEL LEADER BRIBED
SENTRlES AND GOT AWAY
FROM PRISON, SAYS LETTER.

Louisville, Ky. d., Nov. 12.-Gen. Fe-
lix Diaz, leader of the latest revolu-
tion in Mexico, has escaped from rris-
on, according to letter received here
by R. G.. Kirwan OF this city, from
Ii. II. Dickerson, at Oaxaca, Mex.
Dickerson is from Boston, and Is in
terested in mining, in Mexico. The
letter was dated Oaxaca, Nov. 3, and
that part of it bearing on Diaz' re-
ported escape follows:
This afternoon special edition
came out here, saying Gen. Felix
Diaz had escaped from prison 10y
bribing sentries and gone by boat
down the coast. The whole town is
wild and Emilio goes with a broad
grin on his face. Emilio says he is
going with several other Mexicans
here
Kirwan says the Emilio referred to
is Felix Diaz' nefhew. Kirwan, who
recently returned from Mexico, said
he inferred from Dickerson's letter
that news of the escape of Diaz was
suppressed by the government, be-
cause of the effect it would have on
rebels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
SECOND TRIAL OF
J. B. SNEED BEGINS
SLOW WORK SECURING JURY TO
HEAR CASE. FROM 115 TALES
MEN TWO ARE CHOSEN

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 12.-With
the overruling of defendants motion
for a continuance the j. B. Sneed
case went to trial in the Seventeenth
district court this morning and the
tedious process of procuring a jury
from the special venire Of 800 was
commenced. Sneed stands charged
with killing Capt. A. G.. Boyce, Sr.,
in this city some months ago. This
is the second trial on the charge,
the first having resulted in a mis-
trial.
From morning until night talesmen
were examined one by one, until 1l5
had occupied the witness stand and
told their names, residences, ages
and various other details concerning
themselves not generally known.
Nearly all We're excused on account
of having formed opinions from hear
ing the case discussed or from having
read the papers, and a few were per-
emptorily challenged.
At nightfall two unqualified jurors
had been procured. These were plac-
ed in the custody of the sheriff and
will be kert under close surveillance
from day to day and be allowed to
communicate with no one on the out
side not even members of their fam
lies, without express permission Of
the court.
OF the special venire. after many
had been excused at their own re
quest or passed upon by the attor-
neys, only about a score remained,
and these will be quickly disposed of
tomorrow so that it will be necessary
to summon another large special ve-
nire by Thursday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
Sloan Sherher Nuptials.

Miss Eta Sloan, for several years
a popular employe of the Ditzler Dry
Goods Company, was united in mar.
riage to Robert Sherber ranchman
from Arbuckle by Father Wallrapp
at the home of the Catholic priest
in this city last Sunday, They left
Immediately for brief bridal trip
TO Fort Worth, returning here last
night and left today for their home
which will be on Mr. Sherber's ranch
in the Arbuckle Mountains, near Ar
buckle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
1toco ACRES OF LAND SOLD.
Timber Tract Near Hugo Brisgs to
Tribes $3t6.O34 81.

Muskogee, Okla, Nov. l2.-Eleven
thousand acres of timber land near
Hugo, Oklahoma, was sold today by
j. George Wright, commissioner of
the five tribes, for a total price of
$3l6,O34 81. The hardwood timber
was bought by +. w, Dodd of Hugo
for $29, the pine timber by w. NJ q.
Waterman and j. b. Wilson of Dal-
las, Tex, for $2S7000
The land was sold under a recent
act of congress, and the sales must
be approved by the department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
$4,000 DIDN'T FREE PUGlLlsT.
Jack johnson Held in Chicago to
Await Trial.

Chicago, H., Nov 12.-United
States Judge Carpenter this after
noon refused $4,000 cash bail for
Jack johnson. champion pugilist
confined in the county Jail awaiting
trial on charges Of violating the
Mann act
The $4,000 cash bond was offered
bv counsel fer Johnson. When Ii
was refused the lawyers announced
that new sureties would be offered
the government tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
Attempted Suicide.

Just before going to press, word
was telephoned to this city that
Race Allen. a prominent citizen of
the neighborhood of Legate in Love
county had attempted suicide by
drinking a bottle Of chloroform. The
telephone message stated that bus
mess troubles was he cause of the
rash act.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
WILSON AGAIN LEADS.
Leads Roosevelt by Few Votes on OF
ficiaI Vote So Far Reported.

San Francisco, Calf, Nov. 13.-|
Woodrow Wilson again took the lead
over Roosevelt in California today
with plurality of forty-seven with
thirty-six counties officially reported
out of fifty eight.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13

Latest reports from the Ringing
railroad proposition states that it will
be a question of but a very short time
until the contract for the construction
of the road will be signed by that gen
tieman. 1t is understood that the
bonus which Duncan agreed to raise
will be up within the next day or so.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
MAN KILLS MOTHER AND SELF

Shawnee, Okla, Nov. 12.-E. II.
Herndon, a farmer living northeast
Of Shawnee, this morning shot and
killed his mother, aged so, with a
shotgun and then committed suicide
The wom2n's head was blown off and
Herndon's body badly mutilated II.
sanity is believed to have been the
eause of the crime.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
EXAM NATION OF ScHRANk.
Five Alenists to Report on Sanity Of
Man Who Shot Teddy.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 19.-Five
alienists today began an examination
of the mental condition of John
Schrank, who shot Theodore Roose.
welt Moderator Dewey of the sanity
commission announced that the ses-
sions would be secret.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
Rebekah Notice.

Lest you forget Regular meeting
of Ardmore Rebekah Lodge No. 26
!. O. o. F.. will be held tomorrow
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock, A
full attendance desired
Mrs. SALLIE LEE y. G.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
RUBE MAR0UARD
A HEARTBREAKER
BASEBALL STAR MADE DEFEND
ANT IN BIG DAMAGE SUIT BY
INJURED HUSBAND

New York, n. Y, Nov. 1S.-Sult
for $4,000 damages was filed today
against 'Rube" Marquard, the Giants
pitcher by Joseph Kane, husband OF
Blossom Seely,' an actress, charging
that Marquard has alienated her af-
fections
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
NO REASONS FOR
GRANTING BAIL
GOVERNMENTS BRIEF OPPOSES
GRANTING BAIL TO BLACK
FIGHTER.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 19.-No
reasons exist for which Jack John
son should be admitted to bail by
the federal supreme court, accord
ing to the brief filed for the govern
ment today by Solicitor General Bull
lit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-11-13
SUGGESTS BIPARTISAN 8 oARD.

Superintendent Wilson of Board Of
Education Gives Reasons TO Governor
Oaklohma City, Nov. Estate
Superintendent Wilson in a letter to
Governor Cruce today recommends
that the state board of education
be composed of six members, three
of whom shall be each from the two
dominant political parties. The state
superintendent, who is elected by
the people, would be the seventh
member. The state superintendent
says he is led to make the recon-
mendation on account Of the criti-
cisms of the present board