Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-29


therefore moved to table the resolu
ton. The motion prevailed,
Harry Google was then directed b,
the chairman to read the report o
the committee which he did. TIL,
report has already been published
and every one is acquainted with it.
import.
Geo Baker moved that the repor
be received.
Col. Fast asked that the question
be stayed as the house did not seem
to understand it.
The chairman stated that motion
and Mr.. Grant said that there was
no reason to vote in favor of such a
thing as the report was already re-
ceived when the secretary read it.
Motion was made that the report
be received and adopted
Keck raised a point OF order the
motion had not been seconded.
Baker seconded the motion.
Mr. Grant moved that the report
be taken up by sections and that the
part relating to the school board be
considered first. Notion carried.
Col. Fast moved that all matters
relating to the school board be indef-
initely postponed and that the meet
ing proceed to the nomination of
school officers. He spoke in favor of
the motion. The committee proba-
bly, thought that they were right
when they made their recommended
ton but they might be wrong. No
criticism had been passed ON the old
board that he was aware OF and the
people trusted them. Why should
they not be allowed to finish the
work they had begun? The element
of geography which had been urged
for the change was no good reason.
The superintendent resolution was
then referred 10. If we are to run
the board and dictate its policy why
not do away with it altogether and
meet here once a month and run it
Mr. Grant spoke for the commit
tee That body had tried to do it's
best. The people might. think diff
ferently. If they did there was no
kick on the part of the committee
They have nothing against the old
board they have no defense to
make OF their action In answer to
the plea that the present board be
allowed to finish their work he said
that they were to serve until July
and by that time every thing would
be practically completed.
On viva voce vote division was
called for. The second vote result
ed in the same way Geo Baker
and Captain Miller were appointed
tellers and the vote taken by uplift-
ed hands. 1t resulted in the motion
being carried by vote Of A to "a
Fast moved that the old board be
in its entirety by the sec
rotary casting the vote of the meet
ing for them. Motion prevailed.
He then moved that a committee
of three cast lots for the terms
which the different members should
serve. Carried. Fast, Bougbner and
DR.. Morris appointed. The lot re-
suited in choosing Williams for one
year, Fitch for two, Steele for three
Lazzelle for four and Cox for five.
Geo Baker moved that the report
in regard to town officers received
and adopted.
Keck thought that this question
should be left to the people and
moved that it be indefinitely post
poned.
baker thought that the committee
should have some respect shown it.
The ticket was an excellent one.
Good business men had been select
ed BY this no reflection was meant
on the old council. But they don't
want to hold office forever. He then
reviewed the ticket piecemeal and
showed the excellence Of it. 1t was
all right geographically, politically
and from its being composed of bus.
mess men, No better in the county.
If other selections are made they
may not serve These men will ac-
cept.
Keck said that there was personal
parry at him in the remarks just
made and replied to it. No objection
was had to the ticket. The objection
was to the manner of its selection
A precedent will be established which
we don't want. The few are taking