ART. 16.] POOLESVILLE. 1527

1884, ch. 208.

147. They shall annually appoint a chief bailiff, and such
number of under-bailiffs as they may deem necessary.

Ibid.

148. They shall allow their chief clerk, chief bailiff and under-
bailiff or bailiffs, such compensation as they shall think proper.

Ibid.

149. They, and all other officers of the corporation, before
entering upon the duties of their office, shall 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 cer-
tificate thereof of the officer before whom the same, was made,
among the records of the corporation.

Ibid.

150. The clerk and chief bailiff shall give bond to the com-
missioners, in such penalties and with such securities as said com-
missioners may require, conditioned for the faithful performance
of the duties of their respective offices.

Ibid.

151. The commissioners shall receive all returns of election,
and determine all questions arising thereon; but any person feel-
ing himself aggrieved by such decision may appeal therefrom to
the circuit court for Montgomery county, which court shall hear
and determine such appeal, and decide who shall pay the costs
thereof.

Ibid.

152. 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; apprehend and fine all tramps and vagabonds;
impose a tax on dogs, geese, hogs and other animals running at
large in the streets, or totally prohibit the same, and may impose