The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-06-06

a uuu.u.llY Bag session Hsla Last THURSDAY
Night

Continued lron yesterdays issue
The new counciImen eloct, Mr.. John
" Martin, Of the First Ward, Mr..
Charles N. Lamar, OF the Second Ward;
Mr. Mayberry g. Tabier, of the Third
Ward, and Mr. George W schill, Of
the Fifth Ward, then came forward
and took the oath 81 ofRce, admins
tered BY Henry WHEN. Notary Public.
Thereupon the Mayor, Hon. Jas. w.
McSherrY. called the new Council to
order, tho following named members
responding to roll call: Mr.. H. c. Der,
ry and Mr.. John w. Martin. Of the
First Ward; Mr.. Arthur NJ. Gilbert
and Mr.. Charles NJ. Lamar, Of the
Second Ward; Mr.. Stewart A. Weston
hayer and Mr. Mayberry g Tabler,
Of the Third Ward, Mr.. William r.
Kline, Of the Fourth Ward; Mr.. Heze-
kial Mcdowell and Mr.. George w.
Schill, Of thc Fifth Ward.
Mayor McSherry called the attcn
lion of Council to the following: The
streets need much repairing, we have
trouble in securing enough broken
stone 10 keep them in good condition;
the Railway Company hasnot complied
with the ordinance 10 keep their track
filed up flush with the top Of the rails
inside and on one foot on each side Of
their track. outside Of rails.
The Lights:In many parts Of the
city, complaints come, that the lights
do not burn at night We paid $23l5-
70 for II nights and now are paying
$2795.76 for q nights, which makes a
difference Of $3.50 in a gear, which
would pay for the Improvement Of
street through Abe.l's addition.
The Water: The city would save
money BY employing man TO turn
off the water (all water when allowed
to run continuously, it requiring tons
Of coal, all now used. that might have
been saved
The Sanitation: We have cleaned nj
the streets as thoroughly as possible
we have notified very many Of ON
Eeitizens about the filthy and unhealthy
condition Of their out-houses and
closets; and would recommend thai
they be watched and be made to clear
them up.
On motion it was ordered that ons
Of the same inspectators policemen
appointed to examine into the sanitary
condition Of the town, be now author
lied to reyisitsthe places for which h
had notices "to clean up, and see i
the same has been done and motto,
complied with, and if any persons ar,
found who have not complied with tn
orders Of the Council, they are to b,
promptly prosecuted for allowing nui
sanees to exist, after having been dull,
notified to have same abated.
On motion it was ordered that tn,
Police Officers be instructed to see tina
all haulors Of night soil, take same Al
least one mile outside Of the limits d
the town. After being duly notified
any person found violating this notice
are to be fined to the full extent q
the law.
On motion the Water Board wa
authorized to make full and com
plete report Of the cost &c, Of putting
in fire plug ON n. High street at Mole
Avenue, as petitioned for to Council
On motion the Sergeant was in
stsucted TO rent the stalls in and Wagon
stands around the Market House, ri
customary, to the highest bidders.
Malt liquor license was granted t
Messrs. Drabangh & Eisenhower unit
May l, 1894.
There being no further business be
fore the Council, on motion Counci
adjourned.