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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
Please announce C. H. Luling a candidate
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You aro autboriml to announco tbatl will
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To the Editor of the Ragle.
Yf. T. Buckner will bo a candidate for
probate judge before tho Sedgwick county
Republican convention.
To tho Editor of the EjIe.
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IX T. Dunbar.
'To tho Editor or the E-sle.
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te the Editor of the Eagle.
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E. B. Jewbtt.
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Eighty-fourth district, subject to thedqeis
moii of the Republican county convention.
A. II. Caiu'ENTKU.
Mr. Baldriilge. of Pennsylvania, a cousin
o Mrs. 11. A. Neeley. is in the city.
Mr, Jacob Pittiuger sind lamily and Mrs.
Hobbs and family left yestarday for Eureka
Springs.
Dr. II. C. Tucker was iu the city yesterdny
oitertahiing a number of his friends talking
about tho "crons."
The new Kan-a& City train from Wliichita
is a daisy. It keeps travelers three houri. l&s
o 1 tho road. Thero is no lay-over of two or
three hom-s on a t-idc t-aok at Newton.
A couple of gentlemen from the country
l,tracted a large crowd yesterday on East
Douglas avenue by thoir threats to fight if
so nebody didn't hold them. It was a reja
Un affair altogether, as nooao stepped be
twea theni and they didn't -;
BOUNCED!
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r a ilcatcu uiscnssion tue uuaiu
of Education Declare the Office
of City Superintendent of
Schools Vacant.
Prof. P. S. Mickey and the Board
Have aMisunderstanding and
the Former Steps Down
With a Month's Pay.
Yesterday there was considerable talk
upon the streets in a speculative manner
about what the board of education would do
at iU, meeting last night. Tho; who were
in ist intimate with tlio condition of things in
that department of the airairs of the city
were a little aroused and thought that the
beard would bob up with an excitement of
some sort. Others were heard reason that
there was always an accumulation of some
sort going on and as the city council had
ceased blowing off for a time it was not out
of lea&on to expect something startling from
the board of education.
The much talk proved to be not -wholly
without a foundation.
The following members of tho board were
found near 8 o'clock in tho city chamber
ready for business: Taylor, Campbell,
Brown, Wingard, Slavcn, Caldwell and
Lewis. One-half hour was spent waiting for
Mr. Allen, another member who did not put
in an appearance.
At tlie clo-50 of tho reading of the minutes
Mr. Lewis suggested that the record con
tained more speeches than was necessary, as
ho thought the record should show what work
the board performed.
Other members stated that it had been de
cided to give a replete account so as to be
able to tell where each member stood upon
every important puestion that was acted
upon. The discussion of the question resulted
in no renewed action concerning it.
As Jlr. Campbell, chairman of the
committee on teachers and salaries,
arose to make his report a look
of "I wonder -w hat is coming'' could ba seen
in many countenances and the few spectators
by no means wore a sleepy look. Among
other things in his report he said that Prof.
F. S. Mickey, of St. Scott, who had been
elected as superintendent of city schools was
given that place under a certain condition
with which he had not complied. He stated
that the contract specified that ho should
pass an examination under the state board of
examiners and prove his scholarship. He had
not apicared before tho board which gave an
examination tho first of this week and hence
the violation of tho contract.
Mr. Lewis moved that tha report bo ac
cepted and received a prompt second which
was the beckon for a series of lengthy and
animated bpeeches.
Caldwell gained tho iloor and stated that
the board elected Prof. Mickey to that posi
tion when not a single member knew any
thing of his qualifications for tho place. He
was elected upon tho high recommendation
of Prof. Sanders, of Fort Scott, -who as in
the city at that time in the interest of Prof.
Mickey.
Prof. Mickey was given the privilege of
addressing tlio board and said that in regard
to the state certificate he did not understand
that it -was one of the conditions for him to
get a state certificate. Sanders never told
him that it was. Ho had no suspicion that
that was required until last week. Ills action
was due tho fact that ho know
nothing about it. Prof. Sanders
told ' him that some members of
tho board wanted bin to pass an examina
tion, but did not know that it was an action
of tho board. "Had not been here twenty
four hours," he contiucd, ''until I heard it
rumored upon the streets that I was not com
petent for the place. Mr. Caldwell told me
that as far as he was concerned, ho did not
know about an examination, but some mout
hers might insist on giving mo one. I heard
ono member of tho board said with an oath,
that I would have to pass an examination or
climb. Thero is no city in tho state that re
quires its superintendent to bo examined. I
asked the board to bo allowed to attend to
my own airairs and to use my own judge
ment in matters over which they have no
control.''
Mr. Lewis then asked tho speaker the ques
tion, "Have you reason to believe that the
examination would have been unfair?'
Pi of. Mickey "Have reasons to be-lie-o
it would have been unfair.
I did not placo that as a reason for not being
examined, however."
Mr. Campbell said: "I regret very much
that matters have taken tho shape they have.
1 took tome part in thochangonuda friendly
part toward Prof. Mickoy. The record is in
tho shape of a request. Tho term is that he
bo requested to get a state certificate. At
the same time it was meant for a condition
The board wanted to employ a scholar; that
was the cause of the change."'
"Prof. Sanders said Prof. Mickey was a
scholar. 1 don't know anvthiiisr about tho
rumors concerning
him. but tlio evidences of
scholarship have not been produced as was
intended or expected. I told Prof. JHckcy
porno dnyh ago that I saw no reason for a
change unle it 1k to get a scholar. I think
ho has treated the board with coutemptulf he
has become offended with one number of
the board and i efu-es to comply it i, unfor
tunate for him. I think the board would have
given him a fair examination. Tho questions
and answers would be for inspection and if
any on ulciice appeared that ho was treated
unfair it would have pi oved a benefit to him.
He has not complied w ith the condition and
his lefusal on tho ground that he did not
have to go has made me think we have made
a mistake. I want to rectify my action."'
Mr. Caldwell was tho next to cnin the floor
I and spoke sis follows: "If there is any Ul-
ft-elmg between Prof. Mickey and I it has
originated with himself. I voted for him.
Sanders taid he had-no state certificate, but
said he w ould get one. 1 made the motion
tliat gave him a salary from tho first of this
month, so ho could bo able to
gain jio-ossion of the records. I
I thought .t would be best to pay the old and
new superintendent for one month in order to
allow the latter a chance to become familhar
with the situation. I saw Prof. Mickey about
tho conditions ond.uovcr thought he would
attempt to act any other way. I asked mm
two weeks ago if he woald strd an examin-
ation, and he f-aid ho did not want an examin- (
ation. I was s.urprL--l, and spoke to iome
members of the board about it. As to talk
ing on the street?. I have not said anything
except to members of the board. I don't 5
how, an examination would w ork him an in
justice. My idea in changing wa- to get a
man who could btand an examination success -
fully. It is not good jwlicy to change for
any other reason. It seems In would
uot be examined ..because I want
ed it that way to see if we
were improving matters. I told Levy after
coming back from Topeka we had made a
mistake and shouldjnot havo made the ap-
pointment until after the meeting of the Na
tional Teachers' association. I have acted
in good faith and want him to stand exam
ination to see what he is."
I .air. rrown inquired, iuansu;iu ucm-
cerning the employment of a city superin
tendent without an examination f
Answered by Campbell: "It has been de
cided that a man could be employed without
an examination, but it is implied that no one
would employ a teacher without an exam
ination." Mr. Slaveu said: "I think if defective
scholarship was the cause of a change the
now superintendent should have an examina
tion." Mickey on gaining the floor a second time
said: "There seems to be a disposition
to forget that I was not aware that an exaniL
nation was desired until a week- ago. As I
have stated I leima 1 that rouie members of
the board wished me examined, but did not
know that the board had takan any action in
the matter. The limo was sufficient, how
ever, if I had wanted to submit to it but there
is no reason for compelling me to do it. At
Fort Scott they had a chance to see my work
and this board knows that I did not have to
give up my work but you asked me to take
charge of your schools aud I ask to bo treated
as a gentleman.
Campbell "This is not a personal matter.''
Caldwell "What I haye said is true and
have acted in good faith. While I was iu
Topeka I placod myself in a position to
correspond with a number of educators. I
1 want to correct tho mistake the board has
made."
Col. Lewis was next to express his opinion.
"I can certainly look at this matter impar
tially,"' he commenced. "I was not aware of
the contract until tonight. There is going -to
be a good deal of hardship on both sides.
Prof. Mickey, I think, has made a great mis
take in judgment. The people will say he
did not go to the examination because he
was afraid of tli3 crucial test. He cannot
have their support. If I was certain that ha
wa3 competent I would favor employing him,
but under the circumstances he could not do
justice to us. neither could he to himself.''
Brown said, "Did not want to say
anything. It may bo improper
for mo to criticise the board.
The information furnished by the discussion
has led me to believe that we have made a
blunder. Tho action of the board should
have been put down in black and white aud
sent to him. It seems that that was not
done. There is a blunder in that matter and
tho board will have to bear it. It is not
clear to me that Prof. Mickey had an oppor
tunity to seo what the conditions were.
Col. Lewis said: "Mr. Brown does not
take in the situation as I do. Prof. Sanders
made application for Prof. Mickey. The con
tract is made and tie board is assured by
Sanders that Mickoy will pass the exama
tion. He was his representative and it
would have been superfluous to send the ac
tion of tho board to him.
Campell "Lewis grasps tho situation. I
favored Mickey on Sanders' recommenda
tion. It was my suggestion that ho be 're
quested' aud not 'demanded' to pass an ex
amination. Suppoo wc had employed him
because ho had a reputation of a scholar and
a gentleman and it should bo hinted that ho
was not a scholar aud he was asked to pass
an examination, should ho not do it "willingly
to show that ho w as accused faltely? It is
not a personal matter to tako care of his
family or home. I regret it. I car not for
its effects. Would bo glad to know if
wo could get a first-class man.
I did not vote for Mickey thinking he would
not pass tho examination, becauso wo ascd
hiin to."
Prof. Mickey: "I would like to ak if Prof.
Sanders knew when the papars were made
out?'
Answered by CampbU: "I told him in
tho presence of somo other gontlomen that an
examination would be expected."
Prof. Mickey: "H nvr said anything
tomo about thar.I don't think you cannot get
rid of mo. I supposed you would keep mo a
year for a trial. I camo hero in good faith.
My goods are at Fort Scott boxod up, house
rented and job gona. I camo hero to comply
with your offer. There are hundreds of young
men in tho state who could pass a bettor
examination than I who could not bo com
pared with mo as a teacher. It has been sug
gested to me that coming to Wichita was
equivalent to committing suicide. I have
said that it seems strango that you should re
quire an examination when no other town
in tho state does."
When the discussion had arrived at this
point Judge Campbell moved tlmt the office
of city siqiermteudeiit of schools bo declared
vacant and applications received for one
w ek. Caldwell proved his second man. and
without discussion was going to 1)3 put to
a vote, when it was observed that the
motion to accept tho report of
the committee had not been disposal of. It
was then accepted and Judge CampelTa mo
tion put to a vote with all taking the side of
the affirmative excepting Mr. Brown
Prof. Mickey: "I would like to ask that
j$nv financial matters that exist between tho
beard and myself bo fettled soon.''
Campbell moved that he bo allowed one
month's pay, 125. His motion preTailed.
This completed. Judge Campbell was a;ain
upon hi3 feet sind mored that the principal
of the high school. Prof. Shull. be instructed
to take the nacessary eps for c ommencing
school at tho tinio appointed. Kis motion
carried.
This completed a lonj straggle, and one,
duo to its importance, commanded the close
attention of tho board, and its final settle
ment did not seem to rob them of regrrt.
The question of opening up school in tho
Fifth ward was discussed. The nsw building
will not be completed in time to use it at the
opening of M:hool and as th former building
has been disposed of the board decidd not to
open school in that ward until&the third
Monda- of naxt month.
OCR CONDITION".
A young man who has just returned from
a trip to Ohio, says that ho made a careful
observation of the country through which ho
passed to and from his old home: that ho
1 went n.nd returned bv different routes and
, be hetyfccn the ea;t2rn state line
of Indiana aml tho citv of Fort Scott the
aad fa badJy burned up and th0 crops in a
j poor 1 In tast ho noticd no good
j crop, unUl hs ha& left the latUr p,ace aild
J monwver, Kansas appeared far ahead
f a-rioa throurh. which he passed. He
was met on all sides with inquinw of If ichitn,
of which .v niuch had been written and said.
He expects a large immigration into the
state from tho east ia tho fall and spring.
SEDGWICK TEACIIKKS' ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the
Sedgwick
; Countv T.ichera association wa? held at the
high chool building yesterday at 4 p. in..and
the following officers elected:
President Prof. D. S. Pence.
Vice-President W. M. Anderson. ,
Socrctarf Edith A. Weyeneth.
Trcasurer-J. W. Maus.
Executive committee ProL IJ. P. Sbull,
Vi Sue. Weaver, Lee McAuley.
LMRO-RTAM
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Cheerfully sent to out of town customers and
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UNDER
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Philadelphia Store
Corner Douglas av. and Market St.
Everyttang in our Stock in the;
shape of Summer Apparel, will
"be closed out regardless of Cost.
We have still
Which we will
Pilmfllx
ROBES
'half our former prices.
another large invoice
Elegant
with those
houses.
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21. 1.26. 1. 31. 1.48.
2.26. 2.38. 2.58. 2.71.
fa in the State.
HOUSE
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a nice line of
Silk !-! Specia ties ra"
ri WHITE EMBROIDERED
sell at just one-
A. EA.TZ,
BOSTON
Goods Arriving Daily
Onr "buyers kave
TDeen East
days picking up bar
gains in all depart
ments which will "be
announced
Watch for
Boston :-: Store S Sales
All Summer Goods MUST GO as
we need the room.
Our 10 and 121-2 eent Lawris
for 5 eents.
White Goods in Proportion. '
WALLBNSTEIN & COHN,
Tireless and Restless Wcrkers for Trade.
Grand Opening
Of cases of New Clothing, Hats and Fur
nishings every day in the week. Wc have
UNAPPROACHABLE
bargains in odd suits and boys and children's
clothing. Come and see us.
BITTING BROS.,
Temporary Quarters 216 Douglas Avenue.
IT. B. Received twelve case3 of Stylish Stiff Hats at $1 ench
Regular price everywhere double that amount.
MY STORE.
THE
K'o'w is and I am determined It Shall continue to be
the most popular trading place in this flourishing
city. I have given the people
GREAT BARGAINS
33Jver since I opened and it is appreciated.
I am now making preparations to'go to New
Tork, where I will devote my time in securing the
latest and beet goods for Fall and "Winter. In the
meantime
ALL SUMMER GOODS
-Will be Sold
Defying -:-
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