The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-10-06

to build sewer on Franklin street, but
to give on opinion as to the right of the
city to grade Lilly street. The Solicitor
is paid for doing such work, and the
money comes from the pockets of the
taxpayers, and he has no right to shirk
his duty by giving an evasive reply as in
this instance. No matter if he is run
ming for Office. let him attend to the du-
ties of the office he now holds and for
which he receives salary. Mr.. Sproat
seconded the sentiments of Mr.. Kearns
The Chairman of the Street Committee
reported that the garbage collector, I.
e. Brtton, was about to leave the city,
and asked that contract be cancelled !;
also, that Ensign DICTATOR would accept
of contract at same figures, and offered
George w. Arnett as bondsman.
On motion of Mr.. Wilmot, the Street
Committee was authorized to cancel
contract with t. L. Britton, releasing
his bondsman patrick Malone), and
make contract, at same figures, with En-.
sign Dekator, accepting George W. Ar
nett as his bondsman.
On motion of Mr.. Wilmot, an order
was authorized drawn in favor of T. e,
Britton for two months salary, due Sep
TENDER 80, aud place the same in the
hands of the Street Committee for set
Element.
On motion of Mr.. Sproat, the Com
mittee on Lamps and Gas were instruct
ed to have the lamp-post standing inside
of the fence on the city lot. on George
street, removed to the outside of the
fence.
On motion of Mr.. Larson, the Com
mittee on City Property were instructed
to have the cutters on the city Jail re-
paired.
On motion of Mr.. Callan, it was Or
dered that lamp post be placed on the
corner of Quarry street and Rock road.
On motion of Mr.. Wlmot, il was or
dered that lamp-post be placed on
Union street, at the north east corner of
the Swan creek bridge, if the funds at
the disposal of the COMMITTEE on Lamps
and Gas will allow of the same.
On motion OF Mr.. Kearns, an order
was authorized drawn in favor of the
City Clerk for 1897, 80, one quarters sal.
airy, to October LIST.
The following communication from
the Mayor was presented
LAMBERTvILLE, N. j., Sept. 30, SO.
70 the Honorable the President and
Council City of Lambertville
Gentlemen-In accordance with the
provisions of the ordinance regulating
the Board of Health, herewith nominate
Mr.. John G. Sine to I'll the vacancy in
said Board, caused by the resignation oil
Mr.. Albert d. Anderson.
Yours respectfully,
X. MCDOWELL, Mayor.
On motion of Mr.. Wilmot, the com
munication was received ard the nomi
nation of Mr.. Sine confirmed.
On motion of Mr.. Callan, it was or
dered that If the sewers at the corner Of
Union street and Delaware avenue are
found to be above grade, the Freehold
ers be compelled to lay the street cross
ings to grade, through the direction o
the Street Committee.
On motion of Mr. Wilmot, the Stree
| Committee was directed to notify til,
Freeholders OF the action of Council
some time ago in relation to work done
on the streets OF the city-requiring thu
sanction of a majority of the Council be
fore the Freeholders can commence sncl
work.
The following bills were ordered paid
e. II. Schanck, oil, lamp globes ant
matches, 1886; @. Pierson, printing
and advertising, 80 73; G.. Prall Wilson
care of poor month of September, 800
Lambertville Water Company, water fol
| fire hydrants and street fountains, June
/ to September 30, $13l Street pay
rolls, month of September and five days
in August, $l07 G. H. W. Van Solver,
Chief of Fire Department, flushing sewer
on Main street, by order of Sanitary
Committee. So; Amwell Lodge, three
months rent of Council Room, $37 $50 ;
H. b. Ktchin, one months salary as
lamplighter, September, $25.
Orders were authorized drawn in favor
of the Policemen for salary month of
September.
On motion of Mr.. Wilmot, adjourned.
The trial OF James J. Titus, OF
Hackensack, janitor of the Centenary
Collegiate Institute, charged with the
murder OF Title Smith, n domestic in
the institute, began at Belvidere on
Tuesday of last week. The prisoner is
defended by ex-senator j. G. Shipman,
George NJ. Shipman aud Mercer Beasley,
Jr., son of Chief Justice Beasley,
who presides at the trial. District At.
torney Smith and ex- Congressman nar.
ris represent the State. Titus was
brought in looking pale and nervous
Senator Shipman made motion tt
quash the second count in the indict
ment. The counsel based his motion tc
quash on the ground that the count hat
charged two offences and that the pris
oner had right to know whether h,
was to be tried for murder while at
tempting to commit an outrage, or fo
murder while committing an outrage
The chief justice decided not to quasi
the indictment and overruled all the mo
tons. He said. however, that the oh
jections were well taken aud that til,
second count was very defective. Thi
was conceded to be first blood for tb,
defence. The jurors were then drawn
and the panel was almost exhausted be
fore the requisite number was obtained
mi a.