Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-05-12

Referred to Committee on Accounts and
Auditing.
Mr.. Cozier read a report from the Commit.
tee on Boundaries and Building Sites. The
committee had looked for convenieut sites in
various parts OF the city. In the sou heaslern
part they had found three lots owned by E.
Rice, on Pearl street between Rice and South
ern avenue. These lots can be bought for
$500 apiece or $2.40o Tor the three. They
bad also looked at three lots on Southern
avenue, running through to Rice street.
These lots are l50x400 feet. They can be
bought, on time. for $3,4OO at per cent.
In The western part Of the city Mr.. Sewer
offers three lots. on West High street, l5Ox
24O feet, for $4,000. These lots would need
much filing aud are poorly adapted to school
purposes. The committee asked tor further
time, which wa, granted.
Mr.. Miller recommended the adoption Of
following As Visiting Committee:
First Distrcr; Central, Smith and Pleas.
ant Street Buildings; Warren, Kelley and
Flsgo.
Second District; LagondA, Northern and
North Street Buildings: Doyle, L,renz, Coles
and Derrickson.
Third District; Southern Building: Burns
and Marsh.
Fourth District; Eastern and Oakland
Schools: Cozier and Brigham.
Fifth District; Western Building: Shew-
alter and Bell
Sxth District; Scha6er Street School
Eistnmeuger and Miller.
Seventh District; Clifton Street SCHOOL,
Hotchkiss and Nash.
Eighth District; Dibert Avenue Building:
Martin iell and Bell.
The list was approved as read.
Mr.. Lorenz asked that the committee on
Buildings aud Repairs, be granted further
time to consider the matter OF having water
Introduced into the Eastern Building, with
power to act At discretion. Granted.
The same gentleman laid before the board
a communication from man living near the
Es tern Building, asking that some measures
be taken to prevent the water from flowing
of the schsol lot on bis. Referred to IN
mittee on Laws and Contracts.
He also presented communication from q
lightening rod agent on which no action was
taken. Also communication from an agent
who wished to sell bone dust, to be sprinkled
On the school lawns.
Mr.. Warren, at this point, arose to say that
he was in receipt Of an anonymous letter
warning him Ofthe danger TO school buildings
from lightning. 1t remained . qu' sion In
his mind which 10 most dangerous, lightning
or lightning rod agents.
Mr.. Lorenz presented offers from three
different tree agents. The first bid was 81,
per uer; the second 76c; snd the third SOC.
No action was taken.
President Burns reminded the committee
that, at the last meeting, they bad been in
s,ructed to call upon the Water Works Trus-
tees in regard 10 having water supplied to the
Dibert Avenue building.
Mr.. Lorenz replied that such call had been
made; that Council had ordered main to be
put in on Dibert avenue, but that the Trus-
tees would take no further action until the
supply Of water 10 increased.
Mr.. Kelley said that Mr.. Ross was present,
and would like TO explain in regard to the
furnaces 10 the new Northern building. Per-
mission was granted. Mr.. Ross stated that
he had just returned from Cincinnati, where
he had been to confer with the firm in regard
to the matter. The firm thinks the fault lies
In the ventilation. The company offers, at q
very small expense, 70 send competent men
who will Investigate the trouble, test the fur
naces and remove them II not all right.
Thi, will save the city $4,000 to $1,000 over
the cost OF putting iu new steam heaters
Communication referred to Committee on
Fuel and Ventilation.
Nj. Martindell presented the following
bills, all Of which we're allowed; Superiu.
tenden', teachers and other help, as per con-
tract:
Wm rimio't ..........3iO TO
u \. noss repairs IL ~
DesorMoux Sons, hydrsnt.................... 90
Reed Ralph, printing .,................ 2 90
Springfield Gas Light and Coke Co .............. 70
The Clerk read an invitation for the Board
10 take part in Memorial Day services. Ac-
cep'ed.
Mr.. Martindell also presented report Of
Board OF Examiners:
Applicants for Principals certificates
Applicants Tor GrAmmI. and Primary ........ 80. 80
Applicants for special. ,............