Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-01-12

did not like the idea of having the whistle
blown every evening, as the people and
firemcn would become so accustomed to
it that they would not pay attention
to it when it was blown i'll case of fire.
1t was moved that the matter be re-
ferred to Fire Department. Carried.
The bell for Hill street hose-house
came up again and Mr.. Crosse moved
that committee be appointed to pur-
chase IA 500-pound bell.
Mr.. Jenkins moved, as an amendment,
that the committee ascertain the actual
cost Of putting the bell i'll place and re-
port at next meeting.
Messrs Crosse and Hendley argued for
placing the bell soon as practicable.
The amendment was put and carried
by vote of to 3.
Mr.. Bennett said that G. G.. Town
send had told him that tiff Council did not
remunerate him for COW breaking into
his lot and destroying his property, he
certainly would sue the town for dam
ages
Mr.. Hendley said Mr.. Townsend told
him the same and he had requested Mr..
Townsend not to sue.
The Mayor said there was nothing be-
fore the house. If Mr.. Townsend enter
tanned Il grievance against the town he
should present it i'll writing Orin person.
E,
month ago was still, i'll his opinion, the
best thing to dO-to appoint a committee
to view the property and report the
damage done. Mr.. Townsend did not
have to appear before Council. He
could, if he had suffered any damage,
sue without notifying Council.
Mayor said if Mr. Townsend was too
dignified to appear before Council why
let linn suc. He (the Mayor knew why
Mr.. Townsend would not come here.
1t was because he did not like the Mayor.
He might be amiablc and all that but he
could read the JOURNAL and say his little
spiel as good as Mr.. Townsend.
Attorney Watson said the Mayor was
on the right track. If Mr.. Townsend
undertook to sue he would have to prove
that there had been no effort made to
keep those COWS in; that the town
knew the COWS were at large, etc. Mr..
Townsend ought to present a bill here
for damages. If he didnot there is moth
III n cost Olnrh
if Mr.. Townsend did sue for $40 the
costs would be about 81 80 and it would
teach the people that they could not get
them always everytime they ask for
them.
Mr.. Hendley said that Council eX-
pericnce in lawsuits was that it general
ly cost more than $50 for costs and
fees.
Mayor said there was nothing before
the house and the matter was dropped.
The question Of the sewer from the
Duffy building ON Broadway was taken
up and Mr. Jenkins moved that the
clerk be instructed to notify Mr.. Duffy
W lllNt IulN'lH'C ttp''tNt' NdiIl''',
Water superintendent Jetfries stated
that water from the residences Of ID. F.
McMullen and ID. f. Shatfer had flooded
the alley in the rear so that it was inn
possible for a team to get up there with
a load. 1t was moved and carried that
those gentlemen he notified to abate the
nuisance.
Mavor Nickel wanted Council tOdefine
his course i'll the matter of impounding
COWS. He did not care wien he had Il
COW impounded to have the Bailitf let
the cow out without the fine being paid.
Mr.. Jenkins said there is an ordinance
providing that a COW after she is inn
pounded should not be let out until the
fine is paid and that til claw should lie
enforced.
Bills ON corporate account aggregating
Sl69 50 and on water account 81, IBIS,
were read and ordered paid. OF the
latter, 1881 was semi-annal interest on
bonded debt.
Adjourned.
The sum reported by the Treasurer as
having been received from the Mayor
was 5000 for compound fines, other
fines s., license 81, total $16.95.