Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-05-12
OFFICERS APPOINTED.
City Council Held Executive
Session Last Night.


Chief of Police Price Re-appointed--
l.. d. Beall, City Solicitor Captain
). w. Hare Treasurer and Tax Col
lectOr-Six Policemen 10 be En-
ployed.
An executive session of City Coun
Gil was held last night, in order to
discuss the merits or dement's of
proposed candidates FOR various
city offices. Some of the appoint
ments were made, but others were
left to the next meeting of the
council.
There was no candidate for the
place of chief of police, but the
present chief, 4. B. Price was re-
appointed and it is understood he
will serve. The position is one of
great responsibility and few men
desire to assume it, especially with
out experience. Beside the re.
sponsieilitv, there is an element of
danger and unpleasant duties to
perform, which make the position
one not greatly sought after.
1t was decided to employ six men,
altogether, on the police force
Heretofore three have done all the
work. Many sections of the city
could not be looked after properly
with this limited force, and each
ward will be provided with at least
one during the present year. No
appointments were made last night
of assistants to the chief of
police.
Lewis d. Beall was appointed city
solicitor. Frank Cox, who has serv
ed the people for some time in this
capacity, declined to accept an APP
pointment for another year. Mr..
Beall is one of the graduates of the
Uniyel sity law school, who has been
attracted back to Morgantown by
the industrial progress. He had
several years practice in Uniontown
and in this state before locating
here.
Captain Silas w. Hare received
the appointment as treasurer and
tax collector Mr.. Hare is too we'll
known to need any introduction
For the information of the newer
residents of the city it may be stated
that he served four years as sheriff
of the county, and for time was
cashier of the Second National Bank.
Those who know him are satisfied
that the citv's finances will be in
safe and capable hands.
Geo. E. Vangiller was re appoint
ed assessor for the city. He has
performed the duties of this office
for the past two years, and is also
assessor for the eastern district OF
the county.
j. c. Frazer, Fuller Glasscock
and one other who did not file a
written application were DESTROYS of
being appointed city solicitor.
For tax collector, j. X. Phillips,
L. d. Ross and j. F. Weaver would
have been willing to serve the city
Had the appointment fallen to the
lot of either.
The subject of providing street
superintendent was discussed. The
new ordinance provides for super
intendent of streets. It was agreed
that the arrangement which has
been in force for the past lew years
is very unsatisfactory. a better
plan suggested, is to employ man
whose duty it is to care for the
streets, alleys etc. in each ward and
keep them in good condition all the
time. This one man may employ
assistants whenever it is necessary.
Although the matter was thoroughly
discussed no appointments were
made for street commissioners.
A large number of building per-
mits were granted, and nearly a
dozen applications fled All the
members of council except Mr..
Breakiron who is sick were present.
mayor McGrew fined one plain
drunk this morning 81 and costs,
amounting to s.. go