The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-08

present. Only n few routine matters
We're disposed of. No spectators were
on hand, for the meetings Of this
body have now been divested of much
of their exciting nature since the prin-
cipalship matter was disposed of. The
following bills were read, approved
and ordered paid, as soon as the min
utes were disposed Of:
Delaware and Hudson Canal Co .......... 196 Il
Five copies Penn School journal. 90
Express bills amounting to minimum. 10
Lee Knott Apparatus Co .............-.. So 81
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .S5i+ "a
A communication was received from
the board OF health, calling attention
to the prevalence of smallpox in var
ious cities with which Carbondale has
regular communication and request
ing that action be taken in the mat
ter. A letter from the board of health
TO Superintendent Carr was also read.
stating that the law would be strictly
enforced and that all pupils must be
vaccinated on or before January 81,
unless they had previously had small
poX.
Mr. Swigert moved that the attor-
ney of the school board investigate
and see whether the health board
could enforce the law. In the discus
sion that followed President Hocken-
berry said that while he was not
warmly in favor Of compulsory vac
cination, he thought that nothing
could be accomplished by consulting
the school boards attorney, and read
the act of the legislature covering the
case. Nevertheless, Mr.. Swigert
pressed his motion, 1t was seconded
by Mr.. Moon, and on a vote no nays
We're heard.
A requisition from Superintendent
Carr was received, calling for various
supplies, among them being dozen
histories Of Pennsylvania, a dozen
waste baskets and a dozen thermome-
tcrs. 1t was referred to the commit
too on books and supplies.
A discussion as to the disposition Of
the displaced boilers in the Central
building was precipitated, but after a
little, it was decided to let the mat
ter rest until the next meeting, as II.
C. Butler esq, was sick and his ad-
vice was needed before action could be
taken.
Mr.. swigert said that Joseph Pow
derly should receive SO q month more,
as his duties as truant officer We're
very arduous and he did not receive
sufficient compensation. His recon-
mendation was assented in by the
board and he will now receive s35 per
month.
Mr.. Kcrwin, as chairman OF the. COM
mittee on night schools, reported pro-
gress.
Superintendent Garr's report for the
last month showed that there was a
total attendance of lips male pupils
and 1885 females; average attendance,
S55 males. 1885 females. The night
school showed an average attendance
Of 92 per cent. of enrolled pupils.
A discussion as to the advisability
ot raising Mr.. Cerrys salary, the
teacher of the business course, arose.
1t was finally decided to let the mat
ter rest until the next meeting Of the
board, when a special committee COM
posed of Messrs. Hockenberry. Ker-
win and Moon will report.
Mr. Swigert moved that the build
ing committee be instructed to look
after the roof of the high school build
ing. which is alleged to be very leaky
tions in the furnace pit to fit the new
conditions arising from the renova-
tlon of the heating system.
Mr.. e. II. Dove. who has the con-
tract for installing the new boiler,
gave specifications for the work and
submitted a plan drawn by him. By
his figures the cost of altering the pit
will be $sS.53. Mr.. Swigert's motion
was carried.
1t was moved by Mr.. Swigert that
an order be drawn on the treasure,
for a first payment to Mr.. Dove of
nse0e on his contract. Mr.. Hughes said
ithat there was no doubt but that the
new heating plant was a success and
seconded the motion with enthusiasm
Carried.
The board then adjourned to NEE,
Monday evening. Feb. 4.
p g. A Racy Case.