The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-03-07

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quent taxes due for VIM. Fagin. Adopted.
The City Treasurer's report for Feb
ruary was read. The footiings showed
there was
Due Municipal Fund. ........... 1891. 46
+" Board OF Health. 2l3,57
$685.. os
Due from Public School Fund. s 541
City Treasurer....... 0296s
$685.. Os
City Debt-Note in L. National Bank,
81, 900 90.
Public School Fund Dsbt-Note in L,
National Bank for 81, 00S.00.
The Treasurer's Annual Report was
also presented aud referred.
Mr.. Kearns said there was 1854 Ga
due on tax duplicate for the past three
years, and moved that the Finance Com
mit.ee be authorized to go over the Tax
Receivers accounts for the purpose of
collecting what was collectable and re-
hitting where improperly assessed, etc.
An order for So was ordered drawn in
favor of the Mayor for show license paid
by him and afterward collected second
time.
An ordinance entitled "a further sup
plement to the ordinance against the run
ming at large of dogs" was presented
and passed second reading and re-
ferred.
Mr.. Niece, of Committee onLamps and
Gas, presented bid from the Pennsyl-
vania Globe Gas Light Co. to light 30
oil lamps by their system, offering to
furnish lamps, posts, attendance, repairs,
etc., for $40 per post for one year or SIS
per year for three years. Also, a
proposition from the Lambertyille
Gas Light Co. to supply gas
for $419 per quarter for year,
and oil lamps for $82l per post per quar-
ter. This bid includes lighting, repairs,
etc.
Mr.. Niece said he had not had an OPP
portunity to examine these bids, and sug-
gested they be referred TO the COMMITTEES
on Lamps aud Gas.
Mr.. McEntee (Mr. Wannamaker in the
chair) spoke in favor of acting upon the
bid of the Pennsylvania Globe Gas Light
Co. at once. The oil gave poor light,
and people living in the suburbs we're en-:
titled to as good light as those living In
the centre of the city.
Mr.. Niece contended that the contract
as proposed by the Pennsylvania Globe
Gas Light Co. would add to the expense
of lighting the city about 5000. He saw
no reason for crowding action, and want
ed the matter laid over for examination.
Mr.. Kearns moved the Lamps and Gas
Committee be authorized to make a con-
tract as pei their proposition. After con-
siderable discussion the matter was finally
referred to the proper committee, ito re-
port at an early day.
A communication was read from tho
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
stating that there were ], 100 feet Of ser
viceab le rubber and other hose. The rub
Der hose would not stand long under
heavy pressure.
Mr.. Wannamaker, of Fire Department
Committee, reported as to inquiries for
price of new hose.
Mr.. Carmody stated that be a. ain ten
dered his resignation on Show Commit
tee Accepted.
The annual report of the Superintend-
ent of Public Schools was presented,
showing the attendance, average attend
ance, etc.
The following bills were ordered paid
Lambertville Water Co, quarter $l31. 90
l.. Fl Sergeant, services in Funk
case. ................. luVO
G p, Wilson, poor bill. ......... l00.O0
Police services for February, Fire Com
panies, quarterly allowance, and several
other small bills were also ordered paid.
"A vacancy was reported in the Office of
Ward Clerk for the Second ward On
motion A. l.. Pierson was chosen to fill
the vacancy.
Mr.. Larson reported vacancy In
School Trustee of the Third ward.
John L. Coryell was nominated and
elected, Messrs. Larson, Sine, Wanna
maker, Kearns and McEntee voting for
him. Two were excused from voting,
Messrs. Carmody and Niece. Council
refused to excuse Eessrs. Holcomb and
Wannamaker.
On motion Of Mr.. Kearns, Messrs.
Kearns, Wannamaker and Holcomb were
appointed to procure places ia which to
hold the spring election.
Bill of II. B. Kitchin, costs in Funk
suits, $26, was presented and referred.
II. B Kitchin, Justice of the Peace, re-
ported $40 fines collected
An informal report was made that JUS
tice j. II. Horn had paid over to the City
Treasurer $28 fines.
Adjourned to meet next Monday even
ing al 7.80 o'clock.
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