1518 MONTGOMERY COUNTY. [ART. 16.

election according to the election laws of the State, except that
the polls shall be opened at two o'clock P. M., and closed at six
o'clock P. M.

1888, ch. 103.

114. They may appoint annually a bailiff for said town, who
shall perform such duties as may be required of him bysaid com-
missioners, and preserve peace and good order in said town; and
for that purpose he shall have all the powers of a constable.

Ibid.

115. The commissioners and all other officers of the corpora-
tion shall, before they enter upon the duties of their offices, make
oath that they will diligently and faithfully, to the best of their
skill and judgment, perform the duties of their office, and shall
file a certificate thereof, signed by the officer before whom said
oath was made, among the records of the corporation.

Ibid.

116. The commissioners shall receive all returns of election,
and determine all questions arising thereon.

Ibid.

117. They may pass such ordinances, not inconsistent with
law, as they may deem beneficial to the town; may open and

close streets, lanes and alleys; grade and pave the same; remove
nuisances and obstructions therefrom; restrain all disorders and
disturbances; prevent all congregations of disorderly persons in
public places; and may impose fines, penalties and forfeitures
for the violation of their ordinances, and may commit all offend-
ers to the county jail until the same be paid, with costs.

Ibid.

118. They may, as often as they may deem advisable, cause
an assessment to be made of all the real and personal property
within said town, or the corporate limits thereof, by a person to
be appointed and paid by them, which assessment shall not ex-