The Schoolhouse Lunch Rebellion

A school row is in progress in Port Angeles between Prof. O. A. Tiffany, backed by the school board, and Hon. D. Mclnnis, a prominent Democratic politician and deputy county treasurer. Some time ago, a rule was adopted by the school board, at the instance of Prof. Tiffany, that all pupils living within eight blocks of the schoolhouse should go home at the noon hour for their lunch, and not partake of the same on the school grounds. This seems not to have been convenient for the Mclnnis household, owing to the sickness of Mrs. Mclnnis, and so the children were sent with their lunches. They were promptly expelled from the school by Prof. Tiffany. Mr. Mclnnis at once returned with his children, explaining the circumstances. They were denied admission. Mr. Mclnnis at once complained bitterly, saying he was a taxpayer and that the proceedings were un-American. He was ordered from the grounds, and hot words ensued. It all resulted in the professor going before Justice Brewster and swearing out a warrant for the arrest of Mclnnis, charging him with disturbing a public school while in session. Late last night the arrest was made, but Mclnnis took a change of venue to Justice Carusi and the trial was set for today at 2 o'clock, at which hour the professor was present, but the prosecuting attorney not appearing and Mr. Tiffany not being willing to go ahead without the county attorney, the case was dismissed at the cost of the professor. This has intensified the feeling, and Mclnnis is threatened with another arrest.