Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 December 1916 — THE INDIANA BOYS’ SCHOOL [ARTICLE]

THE INDIANA BOYS’ SCHOOL

The resignation of Guy C. Hanna as superintendent of the Indiana Boys’ school was wholly unexpected, certainly by the people. As far as is known, there is nothing back of it except Mr. Hanna’s desire to enter on other work. During the recent campaign Mr. Goodrich, Republican candidate for governor, criticized the institution, which was defended by Mr. Hanna. I* is, perhaps, natural that many should see a connection between that controversy and the resignation of one of the parties to it. Whether there is such a connection or not we do not know. The question is not one of great importance. Mr. Hanna, who is a Democrat, has made a good record. Under his management the school, which is one of the most important institutions in the state, has reflected credit on Indiana. It is, therefore, to be regretted that he is not to continue at its head. But the people are to be congratulated on the choice of George A. H. Shideler as his successor. This appointment was made by the board of trustees at the suggestion of Governor Rals-

ton, Mr. Shideler is a Republican, as every one knows. His experience in correctional work, which has been extensive, ought to fit him for the performance of his new duties. lie is a man of character and ability. His record as warden of the Michigan City prison was good. So, though the people will regret the passing of Mr. Hanna, they will rejoice in the assurance that the good work is to go on under a man well qualified to succeed him. There certainly is no politics in the appointment, since it was suggested by a Democratic Governor and made by a bipartisan board of trustees. There is no reason to doubt, that the selection was made on the basis of fitness alone. It should be said further that Mr. Shideler is not only an expert, but a man who has shown the capacity to understand boys, and to sympathize with them in their troubles. Also, he has been a member of the board of trustees of the institution of which he is soon to become the head, and so ought to have, and no doubt does have, knowledge of its needs. The Shideler appointment is, therefore, to be unreservedly (commended—lndianapotfs News.