Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-07-18
A letter from William McTnclie

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that the assessed valuation of one of
his vacant lots was too high, even if
inside the corporate limits. He did
not wish to put Council to expense to
determine whether lot is inside. but
was willing to pay on an assessment
reduced from Tl5O to 800.
On motion of Mr.. Hosken, Mr.. Nc
Luckie's letter was laid over until next
meeting to await the report of the
Committee on Survey.
a letter from Cashier Guernsey, of
the First National Bank of Canton,
Pa, was read. Mr., Guernsey de
INJURED to right of town to tax bank
stock.
On motion of Mr.. Michael, Mr..
Guernsey's letter was referred to the
Attorney.
George II. Wittig presented bill
for - days service as Assessor.
Mr.. Michael moved that the AS
SCISSORS be paid $3.50 perday. Carried.
James Kane, president of the Gas
and Electric Light company, appeared
and stated that there had been an
arrangement perfected between the
preceding Council and his company
under which the Council would put
the lamps in good condition before
j 81,
AS company had now equipped nearly
all the system with new burners, it was
desired that the lamps be put in good
condition soon as possible.
Mr.. Lammert coutended there was
nothing in the contract concerning the
Councils responsibility for the CON
dltion Of the lamps.
Mr.. Kane asked whether it would
not be the proper thing for Council to
turn over the lamps in good condition
John Bath. from the Fire Depart
ment, complained Of the freclay team
running over the hose. He said also
that the department had one nozzle
only that could be relied upon.
On motion of Mr. Michael, the Com
mlttee Oh ordinances was instructed
to introduce an ordinance prohibiting
fireclay teams and all others from IN
jurlng the departments properties.
Just here the Clerk cut his hand
illustrating to the Ledgcr, doubtless,
how the hose ruptured and bled
Mr.. Lammert moved that Council
purchase two new nozzles for the
Department. Not seconded.
Mr.. Wright amended by instructing
the Fire Department to purchase two
new nozzles aud present bill to Council
for payment. Carried.
a bill of $40 from Samuel Jclfrics
for a large stone furnished the town
wasread.
Mr.. Michael moved that bill lie on
table until matter can be investigated.
Amended by Mr., Lammart to refer
bill to Mr., Jettries for explanation.
Carried.
Mayor reported complaint Of George
Wehner Of City Hall water running
off on his lot, and complaint was re-
ferrcd to Committee on streets.
On motion Of Mr.. Lammert, the
limit for discount OF ) per- ceAt. was eN-
tended to and including July3l.
Bailiff reported that the small tax
payers had paid the special tax, but
that some of the largest taxpayers had
refused to pay and had ignored him in
every way possible in regard to the
matter.
Whereupon MIR. Michael moycd that
the Bailiff be instructed to consult the
Attorney with reference to the special
tax, and the motion WAS adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Wright, the Water
Board was instructed to leYel the dirt
in the bitches.
On motion of Mr.. Michael, IN ad-
vertisement for bids for furnishing 500
perches, more or less, of limestone,
was ordered,
Mr.. Michael moved that the wages
Of street laborcrs be raised to tl.;J0 per
day. Lost,
On motions of Messrs. Lammert and
Gunnett, Uhl's alley and certain stable
drains were referred to Committee on
Streets for attention..
Mr.. Michael moved that the Baililr
be allowed s. for collecting last quar-
ters water rents. Amended by Mr..
Lammert-that BaiIiff be allowed
per- cent. for collecting water rents.
Not seconded. Original motion car
ried.
A number of bills were read, APP
proved and ordered paid.
Mr.. Lammort moved that IL con-
ditonal order be drawn in favor of
endorsers of note to W. Il. Percy for
money loaned Mayor and Council for
use OF Water Board. Carried.
Adjourned.