, 1885-05-05

by Clerk Oliver, after which the minutes
of the meeting held one year ago were
read and there being no objection, the
minutes we're approved.
The following are the estimates as
made by the board:
Teachers fund...........~..~...S 5000 90
School house fund..~.......... IL, 800 90
Library and stationery......... 500 90
Contingent fund..-.....~..... 800 90
District library fund............. 100 90
Making a total estimate of the appro-
p%riation desired of 800, 400.
These items were then taken up sepa-
rately. and the first n considered was
the estimate made of 5000 for the teach
rs'fund. Judge Bergman moved that
the estimate be made $1,000 instead of
$4,000. Considerable discussion then
followed, each side claiming hat the
amounts were satisfactory as they stood.
The vote was then taken and the motion
Of Judge Bergman carried, making the
appropriation s $1,000.
Several school children entered the
room during the discussion of the appro-
priations, distributing tickets to those
present. The discussion was stopped for
a moment, and a motion passed unani-
mously prohibiting this during the discus
sion. The children then withdrew carry
ing their tickets with them.
The next estimate considered by the
meeting was that of $ls, 500, for the
school house fund, for keeping the
grounds in repair, fuel and %janitor's salary
included.
Judge Bergman moved that the amount
be placed at 5000, saying that he
thought this amount sufficient, and in
case the fund was exhausted, draw war
rants for the balance owing from this de-
partment.
Mr.. Hicks opposed the motion, saying
that the board had made the closest pos
sible estimates, and he was of the opinion
hat the entire amount should be voted.
Col. Snow moved to amend the motion
by making it sl2, 500, which was seconded
by a o or more present. Judge Berg
man moved that the amendment be laid
on the table, which was seconded by sew
cral.
A vote was then taken, but the chair
was unable to decide which had carried,
as the ayes were as loud as the nays, and
the nays as loud as the ayes. A division
of the house was then called for and amid
cries of stand up, sit down, don't vote
that way" the motion was lost.
The estimate of $l2, 500 for the school
house fund then passed by a small major
ity.
The estimate of $500 for library, sta
tionery, etc, for the board, the estimate
Of $500 for the contingent fund for pur-
chasing books for INDECENT scholars, and
the estimate of 500 for the district IL
brary fund passed without opposition.
Although the board in their estimates
asked for 500, 400 for the purposes of car
rying on and maintaining the public
schools for the present year, they were cut
down but 81 600, making the appropria-
ton for the fiscal year $2l 400, which
sum, no doubt, will be sufficient to meet
the wants of the board. Last year the
appropriation for the school fund amount
ed to $25,Ol3.l Is, but improvements were
made with a portion of this money.
AT the close of the business portion OF
the meeting came the election of two
school directors for the ensuing three
years 10 fill the vacancies caused by the
expiration of the terms of Office of George
i. Holt and Judge John Slaughter.
Hon. Luke Voorhees, placed the names
of Walter G. Brown and John G. Baird
before the meeting with a few well chosen
remarks. The nominations were seconded
from all over the room.
Mr.. Adamsky placed the names o.
George L. Holt and ]. NJ. Tompkins be-
fore the meeting in a short and neal
speech. These nominations were second
ed by several parties.
The chair upon motion then appointed
two %tellers, Isaac Greentree and j. II
Ford. Judge Bergman was also appoint
ed a teller, in order that no illegal vote!
should be cast. The voting was brisl
and spirited, and was watched by severa
of the candidates. The polls were KEEP
open for about an hour and a half, an,
some lively work and voting was done il
that time.
The number Of votes cast as announce,
by the secretary, numbered ISL OF hes
George L. Holt received rs, j. NJ. Temp