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El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29
Reforms Urged by President Frank
H. H. Roberts in Address
To the Teachers Convention

Change Of the constitution, dividing legislative power between
the state board Of education and the legislature. 0
Removal Of all disquaIiHeations because Of sex.
Election Of a representative of the teachers in each house of the
legislature, al done In England.
Reorganization Of the state board Of education, enlarging member
ship to ten instead Of five, giving the board all educational executive
power.
Nomination of engibles for the office Of state school superintendent
by the board Of education and have all members of the department
eligible to Indefinite reelection.
Make the term Of state school superintendent a long one, always
reservng a fair means Of removal
Election of county school superintendents from a class Of qualified
persons.
Organization of the states affairs SO that all children in the state
shall have equal opportunities with no possibility for a little clique of
men to dominate the schools.
Closer. relations between state institutions and the state school
board with election of regents, one at a thme, for a period Of five to
ten years
Improvement of the surroundings and opportunities Of the teacher
while insisting on better quality and character, giving the teacher also
a more certain tenure.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29
forgotten by the committees.

forgotten by the committees.
IF our profession were representa-
on the floor of the house, or of the
senate, bills in which we are interest
ed could be called up and explained
and dealt with, with greater certain
ty and intelligence than under the
present regime.
my next suggestion is a r~eorganiz-
alton Of the state board. Instead OF
five members, there should be ten
one member representing the State
university, elected by graduates,
students and faculty of such institll-
ton; one member representing the
Normal schools, elected by graduates,
students and faculty CT these schools;
n member representing the Tech
meal schools, elected in the same
manner as representatives Of the
other schools; two members repre-
senting the city superintendent; two
members representing the county su.
perintendents and three members en-
gagged in elementary school work.
The last three classes can be elect
ed by some adequate scheme. The
governor should have the right to
veto any legislation passed by the
board.
"You ask why not a business mar
on this board? My answer is the
same that the lawyers, the doctors,
the ministers, would give If we should
propose that business men be placed
on their supervisory boards. ours is
a profession that requires special
training. In spit eof the sarcastic
filings at schoolmasters, we are learn
ing that the school man knows bust
ness. At times during this world
wal the school man has directed the
destinies of italy, France and Amer
lea, and many of the great institu.
tions of the world have been built by
the despised school man.
Duties of Board
"The duties of this board should be
limited to those that are legislative
and judicial. All educational eRecu-
tive power should be exercised by the
department Of education. The board
of education should pass all rules and
regulations concerning the certifica-
ton of teachers, and the personality
Of the teacher should never como be
fore the board, except on an appeal
from a decision of the department of
education which should grant all GER
~tificates purely as an executive act.
"The writer of this paper is strong
ly convinced that all officers should
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29
High Compliment Paid
Superintendent Wagner
By Ell Paso Educators

State Superintendent ]. III. Wagner
/ is in receipt Of a letter expressing the
appreciation of the board of directors
of the College Of the City Of Ell Pasc
through, the acting chancellor, H. M
Colvin, for attendance at luncheon
with them and the mayor of Ell Pasc
and the state superintendent Of
Texas, recently.
In addition the communication
says:
"They desire that l express to you
their obligations and gratitude for
the stand you took at that time con
corning higher standards for our
schools and a better cooperation be-
tween New Mexico, Texas and Ari-
IONA.
MAY I not say that the press OF
Ell Paso spoke in the highest terms of
your visit and Of what you said while
in Ell Paso and that they took pains
to state that the visit had done more
than any one thing that has happened
in years to draw New Mexico and
Texas closer together ed~ucationally.
Personally ! wish to say that you
have in me one who can be drawn
on at any time for anything which in
your good judgment is for the benefit
of education in the southwest. l
wish there were more men of your
broad caliber in the educational field
not only as state superintendent but
as heads of our educational institu-
lions.
"Do me the favor of occasionally
favoring me with literature from your
office which will be of interest and
service to the college and write me at
any time on subjects of mutual inter-
est.
yours with great respect.
'H. M. COLvIN,
"Acting Chancellor"
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29

and an Indian dance having been
placed on the program, together Y
motor rides. The general session
will take place tonight when Prof.
J. H. Wagner, state school superin,
tendent, will deliver his address, and
DR.. Frank H. H. Roberts, president OF
the association, will speak.
Besides these addresses, tonight's
program will contain addresses by DR..
r. Il. Mcbride on "The Schools and
Health" and by DR.. Frank d. Slutz
on THE Marks of an American
The Santa Fe and the University OF
New Mexico Glee clubs will discourse
music.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29
Albuquerque and Tucumcari Only Contestants for
Meeting Place in 1918; Silver City Woman's
Name Presented by Prof. f. L. Enloe; Only One
Ticket in the Field

Miss Isabel Eckles, county school superintendent Of Grant county and
well known a a educator, will undoubtedly be the next president of the
New Mexico Educational Association. Her nam vas the only m presented
to the convention late yesterday afternoon at its business session.
There are Atwo places seeking the 1918 convention; Albuquerque and
Tucumcari While it is generally believed that Albuquerque will have more
votes than Tucumcari, a heavy vote is said to be rolling up for the metrop-
oils of Quay county. AM .%s tta4#@
The balotng started this morning and will continue until tomorrow
moor. AS there is but M ballot or officers in the field. the voting is less
spirited than a year ago, but the question of where to meet next year will
cause the teachers to keep up their interest in the contest.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29

albuquerque Will prODdDly VIII tut
convention, but that city Will receive
a r jolt when it sees the votes
cast for its opponent, Tucumcari,
said a leading educator today from
the northern part of the state. I'll
is evident that many teachers are moi
keen about going to Albuquerque mex
year.
The official Ballot
This is the official ballot which
$ voted today:
President: Miss Isabel L. Eckles
Vice President: C. E. Grover, Ala
magordo. (The ballot has the name
spelled Groves" through an error
Secretary: John Milne, Albuquer
que.
Treasurer: Charles L. Burt, Noun
tainair.
Railroad Secretary: Mrs. Adelina
OteIo Warren, Santa Fe.
Members of Executive Committee;
For three years: w. A. Poore,
isbad.
For one year; w. B. Mcfarland,
IS Vegas.
Place of Meeting for 1918:
Albuquerque.
Tucumcari.
Miss Eckles is from Silver City
and was a formidable candidate for
president last year. Her name was
placed in nomination yesterday by
Prof. e. L. Enloe, head Of the State
Normal college at Silver City.
Mr.. Grover is superintendent OF
schools at Alamogordo and also
taught in Dawson and Artesia. He
was nominated by Prof. w. B. Nc
Farland Of East Las Vegas.
Pref. Milne is city school superin-
tendent at albuquerque and was nom-
mated by Prof. J. H. Vaughn of State
college at Mesilla Park.
Charles l.. Burt, of Mountainair, is
county school superintendent of Tor
rance county.
Mrs. Warren is county school SUI
p~erintendent of Santa Fe county and
was nominated by Prof. W. A. Poore,
OF Carlsbad.
Committee on Elections
The following committee on cleo
tions was named: Roscoe R. Hill,
president Of the Ell Rito normal;
Mrs. Albert Smith. of Santa Fe; r..
A. Dean. of Lovington; ]. T. Con-
way, of Ration, and Pablo Quintana,
of Taos.
Over 800 Registered
Shortly after the registration booth
was opened this morning it was an
nounced that over 1900 teachers hau
registered. Every hour brings the
number up. 1t is said all of the peo-
pie registered are bona fide teachers,
and that there is not any buying OF
memberships in the association by
outsiders.
What They Did Today
The work of the teachers today
was attending sectional meetings in
the forenoon. There was no general
session this afternoon, a reception
El Nuevo mexicano., 1917-11-29
SWEEPING REFORMS ADVOCATED
BY PRESIDENT ROBERTS; WOULD
GIVE STATE BOARD MORE POWER

N. M. E. A. Executive Favors Longer Term for
State Superintendent, to Be Nominated by State
Board; Would Have Teacher Elected to Each
Branch Of State Legislature
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
A FORMER RESIDENTS
LETTER
Is Now Resident of Los Angeles and
Has Accepted New Position

Los Angeles, Calf, Jan. IA, 1917
Mr. r. T. Patten,
Dear Sir:
Since | last wrote you |
have gone into the letter carrier ser
vice here in Los Angeles and have
been very busy for the last month or
more. l took the examination for
the position in April, 1915, and was
appointed substitute carrier in June
1916. l will not be appointed as a
regular for some time yet, but am
working practically all the time. and
for the last month have worked near
ly day and night. For the last If
teen years l have been doing carpen-
ter work, but like this much better.
j. NJ. Salley, former resident of
Skowhegan. now living in Los An
geles. is seriously i'll. They think
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24
TrOutdaIe Camps

On beautiful Moxie Pond; take Maine
Central Ry. to Troutdale. Excellent
Trout Fishing in five ponds and eight
brooks and fine Salmon Fishing in one
pond Here the Trout are taken on
the fly every day of the season Most
comfortable accommodation in separ
ate cabins for each party Fine table.
An ideal vacation place with many
easy side trips. Main camps reach
ed in five minutes by canoe or motor
boat from railway station. For rates
address,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24

Most of the time | have worked as
carpenter and builder. until in June,
1916, when | entered the letter car
rier service here was married in
1904, and have had four children, two
boys and two girls. One girl is now
eleven years old, one nine years old.
and one boy is two and one-half
years old. The other boy died when
he was one year of age. II you see
any OF the class of 81 S. H. S. tell
them | am still alive and would be
glad to hear from them, also any
others who may have known me in
Skowhegan. | like the climate here
and have been able to make a living
but would advise everyone to make a
big allowance for hot air when they
read advertisements regarding bust
ness, cost of living, wages, etc. espec-
tally those published by the railroad
companies. and certain newspapers
who are inclined to paint everything
in glowing colors. Wages in all
lines have not increased in proportion
to the cost of living, and in many
trades have decreased during the last
few years AS case in point. a per-
sonal friend of mine who has worked
for a big wholesale grocery for Is
years. told me that the company had
recently cut all salaries 10 per cent
Every year for five or six years the
City Council has extended the time
for payment of taxes due in Decem-
Der. to the last part of January. not
so much for the benefit of the tax
payers, but so that the big merchants
might not lose their Christmas trade
as some of them would go to the wall
if they did not get it.
| think ! will close for this time,
and if you wish any more information
that | can furnish, kindly let me
know
Yours very truly,
BASIL X. JORDAN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-24

it is cancer of the stomach. He and
his family came to Los Angeles about
fifteen years ago
l will send you picture of myself
taken about two years ago, which you
may keep if you wish. l do not think
the story of my life would be very in
teresting, but will give a few OF the
incidents which you may use as you
see fit. As you doubtless know |
graduated from the S. II. S. in 1897.
and came to California in 1898. |
lived on a ranch with my people
about two years and then moved to
the city, where | have lived since.
Evening star., 1917-04-09
Was Born in 1885.

Mr.. Olney was born in oxford, Mass.
in 1895. His father was a textile manu-
facturer and banker. In the years fol-
lowing his graduation from the Har-
ward Law School. in 1858; Mr.. Olney won
high distinction in his profession and
became an authority on matters of pro
bate, trust and corporation law. His
sole appearance in public office before
going to Washington was in 1875, when
he served one term in the MaSsachu-
setts house of representatives.
When, in 1904, he permitted the pres
entation of his name at the democratic
national convention as a candidate for
the presidential nomination, he received
thirty-eight votes, including the solid
support of the Massachusetts delega-
ton. President Wilson urged him to
accept appointment as ambassador to
Great Britain and later offered him the
position of governor of the federal re-
serve board, but in each instance Mr..
Olney declined.
His public utterances always com
manded thoughtful attention and at
tracted widespread comment. Long
after his retirement from his compare
lively brief career in public office Mr
Olney's counsels We're eagerly sought
by members OF the democratic party.
Evening star., 1917-04-09
DESTROYER SUNK BY AIRMEN.
Another German Vessel Damaged
Off the Belgian Coast.

LONDON. April a German de
stroyer was sunk and another was dam
aged severely Saturday night off the
Belgian coast by British airplanes, the
admiralty announces. The statement fol
lows:
Attacks We're carried out on the Zee
hrugge Belgium) mole by naval sea
planes the night of April IS Many
bombs were dropped. Attacks also were
made on ammunition dumps at Client
ard Bruees. All our machines returned
safely
Other operations were carried out OF
Zeebrugg" during the same night where
by two enemy destroyerS We're torpcdoed.
one was seen to sink. The fate OF the
second is uncertain, but it was severe
damaged. We sustained no casualticS'
Evening star., 1917-04-09

can leader, and Fitzgerald. chairman OF
the appropriations committee of the
House. protested against the blanket
appropriation.
81 hope we will not be obliged to
abolish real democracy at home in pro-
tecting democracy throughout the
world" said Republican Leader Mann
when the matter was reached IN the
House today Representative Fitzger-
aid was found to hold similar views
"I do not believe the time has ccme,
he said when we should be governed
by the most absolute autocracy the
world has ever known. l am in favor
of. giving the administration every dol
lar it needs, but I will not act bE ndiE
and I am not willing to destroy 'he
fiscal system of the government.
think II would he an error to begin
n war to defend our rights by destroy
ing our own system of governmcnt.
other members OF the House dec Sren
that estimates should be submitted TO
greater detail. 1t was later explained
that the War Department proposes 10
give to the military affairs committee
of the House information concerning
this huge sum and its proposed uses
Evening star., 1917-04-09
TO KEEP S-HOUR LIMIT.
Secretary Daniels Denies Navy Yard
Time Will Be Extended.

Secretary Daniels today said that al
though the Washington navy yard has
been speeded up to its limit in war prep
arations, it has not been found necessary
nor desirable to change the system OF
working hours Of the nachin SITS and
other artizans employed there The mini
mum time Of employment is eight hours
which is applied to the men working in
three shifts and the maximum limit Is
ten hours, which is applied to those en-
ployed on special work
The Secretary denied the publ shed re-
port that the force is to work under two
shifts of twelve hours each ir stead of
three shifts of eight hours. : at present.
and said 1t was not believed to be good
policy to work any man twelve hours a
day except in extreme emergencies
twelve hours hard physical labor a day
Is believed to be bad for efficiency and
VIII not be resorted 10. Secretary Daniels
eaid. unless II was absolutely necessary to
rush Job to completion without regard
10 working hours. The men who work ten
hours day are paid time and a halr
for overtime.
Evening star., 1917-04-09
FIRST HOUSE WAR BILL
AIMS AT LIQUOR TRADE
introduced by Representative Little
of Kansas Before Declaration
Was Adopted.

Two and a half hours before the
House of Representatives adopted the
resolution declaring war, and five
minutes before midnight April 5, the
first war measure found its way to the
hopper at the Speakers right. being
H. r. 230S, bill to prohibit the sale
of intoxicating liquor within twenty
miles of any camp. barracks. fort. post,
navy yard, school or station of the
Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the
United States Of America, being intro
duced by Representative Little of Kan
sas City, Kan.
The author of the bill saw service in
the Spanish and Filipino wars for a
year and q half in the Goth Kansas
Regiment. He commanded that regi-
ment during the first stages of its
preparation and for considerable pc
riods in the Philippines from time to
time. He reached the conclusion that
il evils brought on by liquor could be
avoided. especially in the earlier days
of organization, the efficiency of the
soldiers would be increased about 80
per cent. So that night. about 10
o'clock. he decided to endeavor to put
his ideas into law. believing that the
army would have from the beginning
greatly improved sanitary conditions, a
higher order of discipline and would
much more rapidly develop into an eff
ficient and useful force.
Col Edward c. Little. as secretary to
the Governor of Kansas, raised the
Kansas quota of 1000 troops. secured
the appointment of Fred Funston as
colonel of the regiment. and accepted
an appointment as lieutenant colonel
sharing with Gen. Funston and one
other the honor of being the only per-
sons who ever commanded that regi-
ment in battle. Col. Little took part in
a dozen battles in the Philippines, be-
sides many skirmishes. He had an ac-
tuaI experience in taking raw troops,
eouipping and preparing them, trans
porting them. bringing them to the fir-
ing line and taking them through it.
The Little bill presents the practical
views OF q soldier, and action upon it
will be watched with interest
Evening star., 1917-04-09
TO BUILD THREE BIG PIERS.
Staten Island Development Co. Wi
Expend Several Million Dollars.

NEW YORK. April Stroud Ma
broken today by the Staten Island De
relopnent Company for three big piers
on New York bay between clifton aud
Stapleton. :. l., TO cost several million
dollars. The piers viii he more than
1000 feet long and capable of accou
modating st the same time ten freight
ers with 4 combined capacity of 1oo, 900
tons.
Railroad sidings to warehouses TO pe
built back of the piers will give direct
all-rail communication with the trunk
lines OF New Jersey. The property, in
cluding piers. storage buildings and
railroad yard. will cover more than
thirty acres
Evening star., 1917-04-09

fused to submit to the American de-
mand, upon further representations he
receded from his attitude and agreed
to the arbitration of the entire dis
pute.
Mr.. Olney's firmness previously had
become familiar to the American public
through his action in the great Chi
cago railroad strike and subsequent
riots when as Attorney General he up
held the right and duty of the govern
ment to employ troops to crush the dis
order.
In refutation of charges that this
attitude indicated his hostility to Ia Dor
unions, Mr.. Olney, in a special brief
filed in a federal court in Pennsylva-
mia in the case of a railroad trainmen' $
strike on the Reading railroad. only
five months after the end of the Chi
cago strike, upheld the right of labor
to organize and urged that all labo~
troubles should be arbitrated.
Evening star., 1917-04-09
STATIONS
ATTRACTING YOUNG MEN

Young men crowded the recruiting
in increased numbers as compared with
days before war was declared. Offering
their services to their country. At both
the army and navy stations the officers
and men are kept busy answering ques-
tions and making out application pa
pers for those who want to enlist.
Every facility now has been provided
at all of the stations for prompt exam
ination of the men, and when passed to
send them promptly to the training sta
tions and depots, where they get their
first tastes Of soldier and sailor life.
Recruits Accepted Today.
The navy recruiting station today in
creased it's recruiting force. Lieut..
Commander Downs L. Wilson. U. S. N.
retired, of this city. today assumed
charge of this station, and recruits now
as the surgeon who is in the building
examines and approves them.
The enlistments in the navy today
were Clarence Arthur fudge. 426 4th
street northeast and Aubrey Leon
Winston Arlington, Va.
The army enlistments were Milledge
\. Jett. Atlanta, Ga; Compton " Mar
tin, 2S06 Nichols avenue; Bernard Bur-
roughs. 1921 18th street southeast: Cliff
ford Acton, 1894 D street southeast:
John VogeI. 4105 New Hampshire ave-
nue.: Bryan Magruder, s24 Sth street
northwest. and Dudley P. Germane. 1926
H street northwest
The District National Bank an
nounces that any of its employees en-
tering the National Guard or volunteer
service will find their positions await
ing them on their return.
Evening star., 1917-04-09
BUILDS NEW TYPE DESTROYER.
Alfred I. du Pont Will Present Sea
Fighter to U. s.

Special Dispatch to The Star
WILMINGTON. Del. April 9.-Alfred
I. du Pont of this city is having a sub
marine destroyer of a new type con-
structed. 1t will be ready for service
in July, and will be turned over I'm
mediately to the navy for use against
German submarines.
The destroyer. being built by the
Herreschoff Manufacturing Company of
Bristol, L. l.. has a guaranteed speed
of twenty-seven miles an hour, but 1t is
expected she will make thirty or bet
ter. Equipped with heavy steel prov.
she will be able to ram enemy craft
without injury to herself. The ar1na-
ment comprises number Of small
guns. two of Sufficient large caliber to
outrange any carried by subr1srs!bles.
Evening star., 1917-04-09
TO DISCUSS WAR FINANCES,
u. s. Chamber of Commerce Commit
fee TO Co-Operate With Officials.

War finances are to he worked out
In co-operation with the government
bv a special committee Of the Chamber
of Commerce of the United states. The
committee Will assist the governments
er.noial agencies in searching for war
funds The announcement was made
h. tho chambers headquarters here.
The following compose the committees
Wallace y. simmons. St Louis. 'f2.r
man Holm V Farlreu. Chicago. Ed
u,ard A Filenc Boston. y. W. tiHehel.
Kansas City: Prof. John y. Gray Uni
yersity of Minnesota; Edmund y, HUI
bert. Chicago: Hugh Mex l.and"n. In
dianapolis: Robert F. MaIdoN Atlanta
SaD,,.ei NcRobertS New York: Prof
oliver NJ. w Sprague OF Harvard tn-
verSitE.