Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1892-05-14

few hundred feet OF pipe to few OF the
springs from the main line which will not
amount to much. Yours truly.
J. J. JONES, NJ. d.
Here follow two tables of detailed
expenses, not necessary to elaborate
here, showing the aggregate compar-
alive results below:
Connecting the old works with the
new........... .s4, 81 1t
Extensions to Roaring Run, Wolfe
and Warner springs. 4,3393o
Mayor administered the oath of Of
flee to James Scalley, Street Super
visor, and Alfred Jeffries. Water
Superintendent.
Mr.. Scalley addressed the Council.
Said he was a good coal-digger, and
believed he would make good road
maker. In his native land the first
work he ever did was to drive a horse
and cart he, therefore, knew the value
Of good road. If Council would give
him good men he would make results
show. Wanted Council to hire men :;
he would not have time to bother with
hiring. Had doue his talking last
year; did not purpose talking any this
year during working hours.
Mr.. Scalley's speech was well re-
ceiyed.
A member of the Press asked Coun-
ell to provide suitable desk and chairs
for the accommodation of the news
paper reporters who usually attend tue
meetings. 1t was stated that this pro-
vision was amply made IN all
municipalities worth the name and it
was desired that Frostburg should get
into the procession.
Mr.. Wright moved that committee
be appointed to comply with the re-
quest. Carried. Mayor appointed
Messrs. Wright and Jones.
Mr.. Wittig moved that the Com
mittee on Water Works be instructed
to examine and report upon plans for
increasing the water supply and report
at next meeting. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Lammert the
Mayor was instructed to appoint Il
committee to wait upon the County
Commissioners concerning the annual
appropriation for county roads with
in corporate limits. Motion carried
and Messrs. Lammert and Wright
were appointed.
Mayor thought the Committee on
Streets should make tour of all the
streets and alleys.
Mr.. Wittig moved that the salary of
the Water Superintendent be fixed at
$500 for the current year. After
discussion this motion was withdrawn,
and one of $50 per month, made by
Mr.. Jones, was adopted.
A request of w. 6. Boughton for u
double crossing from his corner to
schoolhouse lot and ditching to carry
water down sonth Broadway. or by
culyert across Broadway down Loo
street, was submitted.
Mr.. Gunnett stated that E. n.
Michael and himself, last years Street
Committee, had visited the locality
and could corroborate the report
therefrom.
Mr.. Wittig did not favor culverts
thought open bitches were better, as
culverts clogged up, especially in
winter.
Request was referred to Committee
on Streets.
On motion of Mr.. Wittig, Committee
on Water Works were instructed to
ascertain cost of fire hydrants.
A motion by Mr.. Wittig that Com
mittee on Finance be instructed to
have $4,000 of bonds printed and to
issue $1,000 to cover present debt,
went ovei for future consideration.
On motion of Mr.. Wittig, the Clerk
was instructed to issue an order in the
sum of 500 for rent Of fire MIGRANTS.
Bills amounting to $479.74 were. on
motion Of Mr.. Lammert, ordered paid.
On motion of Mr.. Gunnett, wages for
all day labor were fixed at rates same
as last year.
Treasurer's salary, on motion of
Mr.. Wright, was fixed at $50 for the
year.
Bailiff reported lookup i'll bad condi-
ton. Wanted permission to have
ashes hauled away and dislnfectants
scattered around. New mattresses
were also needed. Granted.
On motion of Mr.. Lammert, the
Clerk was instructed to give the usual
notice of the appeal session.
Mr.. Wittig thought Council should
hold special meeting soon. County
Commissioners intended to give cor
poration crushed limestone instead of
the usual appropriation in money, and
Council would have to make ready to
haul away the stone, as crusher would
be moved away erelong to another
point.
Adjourned.
Roll ofHonOr.
The following names comprise the
''Roll of Honor for the 9th grade,
Public School No. |, Miss Kate A.