The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-05-05
either place there will be- no loss of lime

as Taunton, Mass. He met with warm
reception from the fire laddies. While
there he was the guest of P. Tremble, an
old friend, who had just opened new
and handsome saloon.
A number of our citizens are taking
quite an interest in horses at present,
and the consequence is, greater number
of turnouts can be seen on the streets
than has been usual for some time. II is
matter of congratulation. To own a
nice horse and a fine rig is the desire of
many young men In other cities, and
there is no reason why those of our city
should not be just as DESTROYS. TMAT.
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Common Council Proceedings.
special meeting of the Common Council was
held on Wednesday evening of last week. All the
members present.
Joseph Mathews, Constable and 0yerseer of the
Poor, presented bondsmen and they were accepted
The question as to the right of Council to borrow
money for the purpose of making payment of Po-
lice salaries, &C. referred to the City Solicitor at
previous meeting, was reported on by that officer,
acted some years SINCE could be passed. giving the
right TO borrow money for necessary city expenses
The question Of grievance between Nv. c. Bar
Der and the city referred for legal decision TO
the City Solicitor, to decide whether the work In
question should be done by the Board of Freehold
ers or by the city.
The Street Committee was instructed 10 give no.
tice, through the city papers, that all property
owners must have their pavements repaired (where
needed) within thirty days from the date o.. said
notice. or the work would be done In accordance
with the law.
On motion OF Mr.. Wilmot, the Office OF Street
Commissioner was abolished.
On motion OF Mr.. Callan, It was agreed thai
whenever any work is performed on the streets an
overseer be appointed, who shall receive So per
day while such work Is in progress
Adjourned.
The regular monthly meeting was held on Mon.
day evening, with all the members present.
The minutes of the organization meeting, April
10, and special meeting, April %, were read and
approved.
communication from the Mayor was present
ed, stating that Policeman Tyson, of the Second
Ward, and Policeman Cook, of the Third Ward.
had rendered their designations. The designations
accompanied the communication.
On motion Of Mr.. Kearns, the resignati ions were
accepted.
The City Treasurer's report for the month of
April was presented, showing si22 In the hands of
the Treasurer due the Municipal Fund, and the
city debt reported to be 5000 (note in bank at
ninety days.. The report was not approved by the
Finance Committee, owing to the late hour In
which It was received.
On motion OF Mr. Kearns, II was agreed that the
report be received and filed when approved by the
Committee.
Bills were presented from A. q. Jones, Captain
OF the Salvation Army, for rent of Lyceum Hall,
and Hibernia Fire Company rent of engine honse.
for election purposes. April i2-amount, IS each.
Ordered paid.
Bill Of City Clerk Holcombe, recording marr-
ages, births and deaths--amount, S25.75-was or
dered paid.
An order for s25 was authorized drawn in favor
Of J. b. Tyson for services as lamp-lighter month
of April.
On motion of Mr. Larson, the payment of the
regular monthly order to G. Prall Wilson, for care
Of poor, was laid over until next meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Callan, the motion ordering
the payment ofs25.75 to City Clerk Holcombe, for
recording marriages, births and deaths, was re-
considered,
On mo ton of Mr.. McEntee, orders were author
ized drawn In favor of the Policemen for salary
month of April-Policemen Tyson and Cook to
turn in to the Police Committee. previous TO re-
eeiving their ORDERS all equipments in their pos
session belonging To the city.
Bills for extra police services were presented
and ordered paid as follows. Policeman Cleary
90 cts; Ed. Gregg, ssis; John Caffey, 81 cts.
Mr.. wilmot offered resolution to the effect that
the Street Committee negotiate with the execu-
tors OF c. Arnett deceas In relation to the GER
tiorari served the opening Of Washington
street, to the end that an amicable settlement DO
reached, and moved the adoption Of the resolution
Mr.. Calan offered a substitute, that the resolu-
ton be referred TO the City Solicitor, which was
agreed to.
Mr.. wiimot offered resolution requesting the
Finance Committee to ask the Centennial Build
Ing and Loan Association to advance their tax to
the city. or much thereof as may suit their
pleasure the city TO allow the Association o per
cent on the sum advanced. Adopted.
Mr.. Wilmot, Chairman of the Committee on
Lamps and Cas- stated that the city had been
without lamp lighter since Friday night of last
week that the lamps were lighted since that time
by some person or persons appointed by the
Mayor, but the work had not been properly attend
ed to ; some of the lamps were lighted on Satur-
day evening and were left burning all night, all
dayisundsy and again all night, all day Monday,
and were still burning; that some of the citizens
were In the habit OF lighting and extinguishlng
the lamps at pleasure, and he asked for instruc-
lions In the matter from Council.
Mr.. Kearns moved that Council proceed to the
nomination and election of lamp-lghter.
Agreed to.
The following Is the result: II. b. Kitchin, s
votes william Slack, q Patrick Callan, 2; Ste
phen Brady. o; T. E. Britton,O.
Mr.. Kitchin was declared elected lamp-lighter
for the ensuing year.
On motion OF Mr.. Callan, proceeded to the nomi-
nation and election OF Policemen TO II vacancies
For the Third Ward, James McQuillan and Ed
ward Gregg were nominated. McQulllan received
Q votes and Gregg s. Mr.. McQuillan was declared
elected.
For the Second Ward, Edward Gregg, Gerslom
L. swallow and Patrick keenan, were nominated.
Gregg received votes, Swallow !, and keenan, 2.
Mr.. Gregg was declared elected.
A communication was received from the Mayor,
appointing Geo. NJ. Holcombe, Jr., a member Of
the Board Of Health. appointment confirmed
Mr.. Wilmot declined to serve further on the
Committee on Lamps and Gas.
on motion Of Mr.. sproat. the deeination was
accepted.
To I'LL the vacancy on the Committee (Chairman).
PresIdent KEEPER appointed Mr.. sproat. That
gent leman respectfully declined to serve. The
President then appointed ex-President calan.
A communication from the Board OF School
Trustees was presented asking Council for 81, 800
10 meet current expenses during the ensuing year.