The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1884-09-03
Council Items,

49, ""'ot StauuiuS III NcOreauy alley,
Another calling attention to the condi-
ton of the crossing at Main and Bridge
streets, and asking that it be raised. Also
one for crossing at Quarry and Frank
lin streets. All three were referred to
the Street Committee with power to act.
A communication was received from
the Chief of the Fire Department, ac-
knowledging the receipt of equipments.
The Treasurer's report being read
showed the treasury to be nearly pumped
dry, but as tax paying time is SO nearly
at hand, it was concluded not to borrow
more.
The close of August completes the first
six months Of tho present financial year
of the city. During this time orders
have been paid to the amount of 81
1913. This b as caused bank debt OF
W, 400 to be incurred, which will be paid
from incoming taxes during the present
month.
AS nearly as ascertained the amount of
county tax to be paid by the city, the
present year, will be $6,s33. 90; State
School tax, $4,925.01. This is slight
reduction from the amount paid last year,
viz: about $146.
An ordinance in regard to the trimming
OF shade trees, was taken up and passed
on second and final readings. This Or
dinance declares penalty for neglect to
comply with its provisions, and author
ICES the Street Committee to do the work
in such case and bring suit for the cost.
The Committee on Lamps and Gas re-
ported in favor of two new posts in To-
calities on Cottage Hill, aud two others
on North Main street at Elm and Button
wood. Two posts are to be removed to
more suitable locations. A post on the
York road was favored, but it was con-
cluded to let the matter lie over until the
contract is made with the gas company,
when it will be known il there is money
to spare for it in the appropriation.
A bill from the Overseer of the Poor
for three dollars, costs incurred in serv-
ing legal notice on the authorities of Del
aware township, in the case of George
Dilts, was presented and ordered paid.
A bill from DR.. Miller, for surgical SER
vices rendered in the above case, for IF
teen dollars, was presented, and created
some discussion. There was no criticism
upon the bill itself; the question was,
who ought to pay it. It was referred to
the Poor Committee, with directions to
confer with the authorities of Delaware
township.
A bill for two dollars for cleaning the
JAIL rendered necessary by this case, was
ordered paid, and the committee were Or
dered TO have certain blankets washed for
one dollar more.
The committee in the matter of j. NJ
Case, alleged Infringement upon the high
way, reported that they had endeayoled
10 arrange amicably with Mr.. Cases
counsel, but had failed to do so, and re-
commended the adoption of legal mea
sures to secure the rights of the public
The report was adopted. The committee
was also ordered to proceed TO open s
Franklin street, where a well-knOwn in
fringement has ex listed for long time.
The Street Committee reported tina
they had employed hands to dig out tn
Canada thistle, upon the outlying street
as previously directed.
The matter of the sidewalk on tho ives
side of North Union street, where th
change of grade has produced very un
pleasant and even dangerous condition
was brought up. 1t was conceded that
was the business of the city to attend t.
the matter, and the Street COMMITTEE
we're authorized to do SO, and to confe
with the property holders thereon.
A petition was presented from tn
Board of School Trustees, ask ing Council
to grade Washington street, which is tn
approach to the Hill School from Yorl
street. Referred to the Street Commiite
to ascertain cost and report.
The opening Of the bar at Alexsankel
creek, at the head of the island, as SAM
tary measure, was once more discussed
and the Sanitary Committee were author
lied to expend fifty dollars in carrying
out the work.
A report from the School District Clerl
embodying financial statement for thu
past school year, was received and refer
red to the proper committee.
The question of street paving caused
discussion, occupying good deal o
time. The substance Of the case is tina
the committee as yet have not secured in
formation enough upon which to bas'
proper specifications. In the meantime
the Summer is slipping by, and unles
now hurried up sharply, the work will
scarcely get done this Fall. Whateve
work the committee does however, will
not be lost, and on motion of Mr.. Smitl
the committee were directed to proceed
and prepare specifications for the differ
ent kinds of paving, viz: Belgian blocks
Telford, rubble and matchmaking, ant
to submit report 70 the Council as 500
as possible. When these are prepare,
the Council will be in position to max
choice of that which seems best suited t
the wants of our city, or the whole O
them may be offered to bidders and th
choice governed by the ascertained es
pense.
Bills to the amount of over $500 WEI
passed during the evening.
Popular Excursion to Pennsyly ania Stat
Fair and Electrical Exhibition at Phils
deiphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Compan
announces that i. will run a special trai
from Belvidere to Philadelphia, on Thur
day, September 18th, leaving Belvide'
at z. Is A. NJ, and stopping at informed