Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-02

In the original estimate the estimate for
feeding prisoners in lookup, was only $40
but Mr.. Handlan called attention TO the
TACT that prisoners sometimes bsd TO re-
msin in the cells thirty-six hours with but
one meal, as per an ancient II not honorable
custom. Tire allowance was doubled by
the committee, which viii provide enough
money. at the rats Ut outlay last year, for
two meals per day.
The matter of the almost entire lack of
ventilation in the cell room was also
brought up, and viii be taken before
Council. with the recommendation that
the Committee on Real Estate provide D
remedy.
After the adjournment OF the committee
she Chief called attention to the face that
no allowance had been mao, for the pro
posed wire railing in the outer police
Office. Everybody agreed thst tit was neces-
sarv. but it was thought the vacatiDg of
the Municipal Court room would allow the
turning of that apartment into general
police office, the present headquarters
room being retained as private Office for
the Chief and Clerk.
The Committee on Real Estate met,
with Mr. Kurner IN the chair, and made
up an estimate footing up 1920, as
against 81, 5lS Is last year The items
were the usual allowances.
The Committee on Lights met and adj
iourned TO meet again at the call OF the
chair. AZ two members Of the Gas Board
were out OF town. and nothing could be
done in their absence. Neither the Com
mittee on Scales nor the Committee on
Cemeteries obtained a quorum.
The Committee on Old Court House met,
with Chairman Rawlings presiding, and
after a full and lengthy discussion OF the
whole matter. most of the details Of
which have heretofore been published IN
the REGIsrER, agreed TO submit q PROPOSE
tion to the Board of Education, as follows:
The Board % take the old Court House
building, tor library aud Board purposes,
for fifteen years, at yearly rental OF SoOO,
the educational authorities to be st liberty
TO alter and improve the premises in any
way deemed necessary or desirable, in
Guiding the removal of the belfry. The
proposition will be submitted directly to
the Board by Captain Rawlings, acceptance
or rejection to be acted upon by Council
before becoming binding on the city.
Councilman Farrell, Health Officer Gar
rison aud City Solicitor White held long
conference last evening over the proposed
remodeling Of the garbage collecting sys-
tenn Of the city, and adjourned at late
/ hour 90 reassembla this evening. Two
propositions are receiving the attention Of
the subcommittee, one for the city to do
the garbage collecting, etc, itself, when
it would have the assurance that it would
be well done, under the supervision of the
Health Officer and the B0aTd Of Health
and the other to let the entire contract to
one responsible man, for a lump sum, and
hold him to q strict accountability upon
his bond for the faithful performance Of
his work The Health Board has realiz-
ing sense Of the importance Of this matter,
and viii recommend something definite
and more satisfactory thsn the present
nondescript method.
Deaths OF Three Well Known Young Men.
William Warden, youngest son of J. W.
Warden, died Thursday night, after an i'll
ness extending over several months. De-
ceased was one of the best known young
men in the city, and the announcement of
his demise was received with general re-
gret.
Louis Llngaman died at Denver, Col,
at three o'clock yesterday afternoon, OF
consumption tie vas taken to Denver
about two months $50 by friends, among
whom was ". D. Howell, and was thought
70 be making good progress. The news Of
his death cccasi0ned much surprise Mr..
Howell viii go on 20 Chicsgo 20 meet the
body
Albert S. Bond, the well-known fire
mar. stationed at the Hope hose house,
where he had care Of the horses, snd slso
acted as lineman on the electric circuit
died at his residence on Maryland street.
Island. at half-psst i've o'clock yesterday
morning. HIS death was the result of in
iuries received ST the Welty IRE, more than
a year ago. He continued on duty, how
ever. until about two weeks and half
AGO. when he was forced 10 seek medical
aid. His death created great sorr0w among
the members OF the department, the de-
ceased being a iav0n,e with every one.
The Hope house wss draped in black
Yesterday, under direction Of Foreman
Sylvis.
The funeral viii take placs Sunday ef-
teruoon at tFo o'clocS, under the charge
OF Black Prince Lodge, No. =, K. Of ? Of
which the deceased was member. The
department Will also be represented.
The Cheapest Food on Earth.