The Washington herald., 1913-11-04
DAVIDSON URGED
TO REMAIN HERE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

ceive in ten years for his service 5000
more than in this city. to say nothing
of being furnished an automobile and a
chauffeur by Pittsburgh for use in visit
ing the schools. DR.. Davidson is now
flcty years of age. and the next ten years
may mark. an approach to the close of
his active work. They are, therefore,
his friends say. important years for
him.
1t is known that DR.. Davidson's case
has been discussed by members of the
House District Committee. a number
of Democratic members of that commit
tee are in sympathy with the move OF
improving the local school conditions,
and appear willing TO help toward max
ing DR.. Davidson a more attractive
offer. Several members of the committee
were out of town last night attending
elections in their home States, but they
are expected back within a few days
when a systematic campaign will be
waged TO retain the services OF DR.. Da-
wilson.
Quick Action Needed.
The matter was discussed at the meet
ing of the Democratic committee caucus
yesterday afternoon, with a strong feel
ing in favor of offering DIR. Davidson
a salary commensurate with his ability
undoubtedly the Pittsburgh board will
want an answer soon, and. unless
something is done Immediately, the
District may lose the services OF DR..
Davidson. This would be a serious
loss to the local schools. as certain
innovations introduced by the super
intendent would necessarily suffer by
his leaving at this time.
The suggestion that Congress be
shamed. Unto granting the increase by do
nationssfrom school children has been
discounted by DIR. Davidson, who stated
when the proposition was put up to
him, that he would not under any con-
ditions allow SUCH thing.
Resolrtion Is Adopted.
The resolutions showing the esteem in
which DIR. Davidson Is held, adopted at
yesterdays meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation. are as follows:
Resolved, That we. the members of
the Board of Education, do hereby ex-
press our deep appreciation Of the serv-
ices of Dr. William NJ Davidson. render
ed to the public school system of the
District of Columbia, and do hereby as
sure him of our personal friendship and
our belief in the ideals which che has
planned for the development OF our
schools, that they may be OF the best
in the land.
Resolved, further, Tint We suggest to
our superintendent the serious problems
which would arise in our schools by the
separation from them of his guiding and
directing mind at this time.
Resolved. further, That we desire to
make public record of the ssesteem in
which he is held by the community, and
of the affectionate regard which Of
ficers, teachers. employees, pupils and
board members alike entertain for him.
Resolved, further. That his departure
would be a grievous detriment to the
schools and that this expression be pre-
scented to DR.. Davidson, through the
president of the board. as evidence of
the loyalty and devotion of those whom
we represent and ourselves toward him
and his splendid, effective work for the
children of this community, in the hone
that he may not accept any proposition
to sever his connection with the public
schools of the National Capital
Resolved. further. That this board
pledges to Dr. Davidson its hearty sup
port, individually and collectively, in
every possible way. should he remain
in Washington. that his cherished ideals
which now show in his school work NAV
be brought to full fruition
ERNEST H. DANIEL.
wv. T. GALLIHER,
SUSIE ROOT RHODES.
JOHN B. LARNER,
EDITH KINGMAN KERN.
CAROLINE W. HARRIS.
&C. W. CHILDS.
HENRY p. BLAIR"