Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

High School reader, 261: fifth, 352;
third. 466; second 378; first. 476 prim-
er. 1,79S chart S65; classes, 81; total
pupils, 4,459.
The report Of Librarian Wilson
shows a total circulation Of books 3,l32,
of which 1859 were works of fiction,
1873 of history, 1856 of literature; aver
age daily circulation, 239 circulation
in reading room, 943; received from
fines, $40.
The committee on accounts recon-
mended for payment bills amounting
to $60S II, which were approved
Librarian Wilson's annual report
showed the following totals:
Books added during the year, 1,186.
Of this number, replacing WORKOUT
ones, 1888, from bindery, 60, from Wash
ington City %. donated So
Cards issued during the year 512.
Total number of cards now in use
$685..
The number of volumes in the libra
ry at the beginning of the year 1897,
was 1870; added during the year, 1913;
worn out during year 357; replacing
worn out books 1888; missing April 4th
6; on shelves in library April 4th,
Ia. 1853: bound and rebound during year
545.
Circulation for home use in 1898, Co.
100; during 1887, 64,936; increase in
circulation of present over past year,
1865 decrease in circulation in pres
ent over past year, 301; net Increase,
4,164,
Books used in reading room during
1898, 11,515; during 1897, 1920; net
decrease in library circulation IN pres
ent over past year, 1855.
Public library bills amounting TO
S442.49, were ordered paid. The com
mittee was authorized to purchase
books to the amount OF So3.
The recommendation that Miss A. b.
Wilson be reappointed librarian at
salary of $500 per year, was approved
by an unanimous vote.
The committee on teachers and
schools reported that it had allowed an
additional teacher in Webster school.
On the matter of teaching book-keep-
ing in the High School, the committee
reported progress.
Col. Miller called attention to the
probable lack of room next year IN the
High School. The fact was developed
that inquiries were sent out on Mon
day. and that the answers thus far re-
turned. indicate that two additional
rooms will be required at the High
School during the coming year. The
Board took a recess for ten minutes
to enable the committee to report upon
this matter The revised report rec
commended that two additional rooms
be provided.
This precipitated a fight in the Board.
Mr.. Milligan objected to any instruc-
ton from the teachers and schools
committee to the buildings and grounds
committee DR.. Jepson and Col. Mil
Ter pointed out that the real question
underlying the discussion was propo-
sition to erect a new high school build
ing. Both were opposed to the idea at
the present time. 1t was suggested
that two new rooms be built or rented
for school purposes for the ensuing
year Mr. Maxwell moved to refer tie
matter to the committee on buildings
and grounds sor report. Ii was carried
on an aye and no vote by vote OF
to 5.
The recommendation of the buildings
and grounds committee that James A.
Henry be rendered SIS in full comper-
sation for his services in securing OPP
lions for High school property was
adopted Mr.. Henry's bill was $500
The recommendation that the furnaces
in Washington school be replaced Vas