Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-07-15

and filed.
Also, collections as follows:
Taxes collected '9l-'92. ................ 81
-'92-'93....... ....... 81 4.
Water rents. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 2O.0O
Total. Observation-Disclosures. SOL. 9s
Bailitf Bowen reported the following
collections since last meeting:
flneS.. S49.ut
Licenses. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ........ "a Is
George Mayer appeared with a
grievance. His mother, Mrs. E.
Mayer, Of Uhl street, was assessed by
the late assessors as haying two cows
while she owned only one, and he
wished Council to make correction.
On motion Of Mr.. Jones, the cor
rection was ordered made.
Mr.. knieriem, of Union street, said
he was assessed for COW and a lot
which he dla not own, and prayed
Council to make the proper correction.
On motion Of Mr.. Jones, the cor
rection was ordered made.
Frederick Domdera complained of
being assessed for a saloon on Union
street, in which he is no way interest
ed, and requested Council to make
correction.
On motion of Mr.. Jones, the request
was granted.
John Chambers wished rebate on
water rent paid. During the freezing
weather last winter the pipes leading
to hydrant became frozen. Himself
and neighbors made an honest effort
to get at the pipes to thaw them out
but were stopped by the Water com,
mittee. In consequence they were
for several months without water.
Mr.. Chambers said he was before Coun-
Gil regarding this matter before was
then Informed that it was out of the
question to allow any rebate. How
ever, he had noticed that rebates had
been allowed was sure his claim was
a just one and hoped Council would
regard it so.
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, the
Water Committee was Instructed to
inquire into Mr.. Chambers claim and
report at next meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Jenkins, William
Cronin was allowed two months re-
duction of water rent.
On motion of Mr.. jenkins, it was
ordered that a surveyor be employed
to give proper grade to parties wish
ing to lay pavements.
Mr.. jenkins called the attention OF
his colleagues to the very bad condition
of the Bowery street bridge; he
thought something should be done at
once to put it in proper condition
After considerable debate the ma ttel
was referred to the Street committee
George H. Wittig and William
Thomas presented a petition signed
by large number of citizens praying
Council to use their best endeavors to
collect the Is per- cent special tax levied
by Mayor AID Council several years
ago. Failing to do so, they wish
Council to return the said special taxes
already paid by the great ajority Of
citizens.
Messrs. Wittig and Chambers spoke
at length on this subject and their re
marks were pointed and logical.
The Mayor Informed the gentlemen
that the matter was in the hands OF
the city's attorney, who had test case
docketed for last (ApriD term o.
Court, but owing to the appointment
of Attorney Boyd to the Judgeship the
case had been postponed till October
next, when it will be pushed to ;
termination.
The resignation of COUNCILMAN
Krapf was read. and
On motion of Mr.. Scott, was accept.
ed. Which reminds one of Mr.
Lincoln's favorite lines:
So the Councilman goes, like the flower or tn
weed,
That withers away to let others succeed.
Just here the electric lights wen
out, leaving the hall in darkness. The
Bailiff lit the gas and, upon business
being resumed, the Mayor appointed
Mr.. Anthony a member of the Stree
committee.
The Bailiff complained of having
trouble in collecting the dog tax, ano
he was directed to proceed in the mat
ter as the law directed.
The Water committee reported that
barring accidents, they expect to b'
pumping water from springs west o
mountain within two weeks. TIL,
boiler has arrived and is in position
the springs are walled in; pipes arr
laid and the pump is expected every
day, as it was to be shipped July 1st
The Finance committees repor
was read and bill of Samuel JEFF
fries laid on table till next meeting
Bill of Electric light company wa
passed with the understanding tina
deduction would be made on next bill
for lights that were not in use during