St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-12
ALady from Montana Arrested on Tele-
gram as She Alights from the
Train.
Dentists Arrange for the Meeting Of the
American Association--A First Regi-
ment Meeting.
High School Commencement Appoint
ments--A Base Ball Meeting--The
Governors Appointments.
A Grist from the Supreme Court--The
Social Wreck Dead and Gone
City Notes.
ELECTION OF A CITY ENGINEER.
Organization Of the New Board Of Public
Works--L W. Rundlett Elected CITY
Engineer

Organization of the New Board of Public
Works--L. W. Rundlett Elected CITY
Engineer.
The board of public works met at2 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, all the members being
present, including Gen. Becker, the newly
elected member of the board After the
minutes of the last meeting of the board had
been read, Mr.. Harrington, the president,
said that the functions of the old
board having ceased by limita-
ton the board would adjourn sine die.
Gen. Becker and Messrs. Peters and Far
rington having qualified as the new mem
bers, the board proceeded to the election of a
president, Mr.. Harrington being reelected
unanimously.
The election of clerk was then proceeded
with, Mr.. R. l.. German, the former incum-
bent, being elected without dissenting vote.
ELECTION OF AN ENGINEER.
The board then went into executive ses-
Sion for the purpose of electing city en-
gfneer. the reporters being invited to walk
around the block. After a secret session
lasting a half-hour the board reassembled
and proceeded to ballot for an engineer,
the candidates being Mr.. Somers, the former
Of tue water board.
Mr.. Rundlett was elected by vote Of five
to one, as follows:
For Rundlett-Messrs. Peters, Koch, Far
ringtOn, Becker and Hoyt.
For Somers-Judge Barrett.
Mr.. Rundlett was then informed of his cleo
ton, and appearing before the board he ex-
pressed thanks for the honor and said he
would discharge the duties Of the Office to the
best of his ability.
A discussion ensued on the duties of en-
queer, and Mr.. Rundlett was advised to sub
init any appointments he might make to the
board.
COMPLIMENT TO MR.. TERRY.
The following resolution was passed unan-
imously:
Res0l0ed, By the board Of public works that
their thanks are due to John c. Terry, Esq for
the faithful and efficient manner in which he
has discharged the duties of his appointment as
a member of said board, and that in his retire
ment his late associates desire to place upon
record the fact of their best Wishes and that the
citizens Of the ward he represented well a. the
public have lost valuable and efficient member.
The president was authorized to take such
steps as were necessary to complete the cleo
ton of the engineer.
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then informed Mr. Rundlett that he would be
expected TO conduct his Office in the most
economical manner possible, paying
especial attention 10 the number
aud character Of his subordinates
10 see that they go to work and quit at proper
hours, and that there be no loafng around
the office. He was also informed that he
would be expected to keep thoroughly posted
and ready To furnish information on all mat
tiers Of public import to the members Of the
board.
Mr.. Rundlett then took the oath of office,
and his bond was fixed at s., 600.
{ Mr.. Rundlett was instructed to prepare a
code for the regulation Of inspectors.
The board then adopted the following reso-
luton:
PesOEged, That in W. A. Somers, the retiring
engineer Of this board, we recognize officer
OF marked ability, unquestoned integrity and
OF untiring fidelity TO the interests of the city;
and that he will carry with him in his retirement
from the active and responsible duties OF his
office the respect and confidence OF this board.
Adjourned.