The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-04-29
THE ORDINANCE PASSED!
But THE ALDERMEN Utmost FOR
GOT II IN THE DEBATE.

A Lively Personal Encounter at Satur-
days Meeting, with the North Hud-
sons Elevated Road Ordinance for a
Pretext.
The adjourned meeting of the Board
of Aldermen which was held in the
Council Chamber Saturday afternoon
resolved itself into an o~ratorical con
test between President O'Neill and
Aldermen Jordan and Salinger.
Practically the only business con-
sidered was the ordinance permitting
the extension of the elevated structure
of the North Hudson County Railway,
on the Heights. Alderman Prigge
wanted it laid over until his colleague,
Alderman Elliot, was present, which
Alderman Reardon opposed. The
measure was put upon its final pas
sage, and Clerk Scott proceeded to
call the roll.
JORDAN STARTS THE BALL.
When Alderman Jordan's name was
called, that gentleman o and
" - Il Jill Nv OPROOC0 W
this ordinance as far as it goes, l think
it is in some ways unjust. Mr.. Horn
blower, who is known as a reputable
citizen, says that it does not compen-
safe the property n along the
route. and Mr.. Shawda said he would
not like to have the structure pass his
house. Then why inflict it upon
others?
II have nothing to apologize for or
retract while | have been a member of
this Board. | have always tried to do
my duty, and when | take my stand
on matters of this kind / never waver.
"A gentleman from n OF the Hill
Districts takes every opportunity to
reflect upon me and my conduct. /
have never played the blatant dema-
gogue, and when | say this l want
that gentleman to take it home and
ruminate over it. vote mo-"
The voting then proceeded quietly
until Alderman Prigge's name was
called. Then that gentleman said
that the Board gave him no considera-
ton and s o he voted no.
sALINGER SAILS IN.
When Alderman Salinger's name
was called the representative of the
Fifth district said he was sorry to be
obliged to respond to his colleague,
but a. the gentleman from the First
had seen fit to cast reflections on him,
all he could do was to call upon his
record. And then he talked about
the insurance bill for $40 ordered paid
at the last meeting of the Board. IF
my colleague wants to cross swords
with me" he concluded, II am ready"
"1n do it before a jury" broke in
Mr.. Jordan.
Mr.. Salinger voted yes.
Mr.. Jordan then arose and started
to say that the last speakers remarks
were a reflection upon him. Several
members arose to points OF order.
THE FINANCE ELECTION.
Mr.. Jordan explained his curse in
the insurance matter, and accused the
eminent follower of Blackstone"-as
he described Mr.. Salinger-of breaking
his word in voting for another gentle
man for member of the Board OF FL
nance when he had promised to vote
for Allan McDermott.
In spite of several protests Mr.. Sal
niger obtained the floor.
FsIf the Alderman of the First had
acted honestly" he said, ''he would
| have let the insurance bill lie over.
When l said | was willing to cross
swords with my colleague, | meant it.
l never made my living out of politics,
nor does any member of my family"
He explained his conduct in the
Board of Finance matter by saying
that Mr.. McDermott would not quail
lily for the Office if elected.
DID NOT VOTE FOR MONEY.
81 did not vote for Mr.. Lembeck for
money, and | believe that settles the
controversy" he said, as he resumed
his seat. During Mr.. Salinger's re-
marks President O'Neill changed
places with Alderman Jordan, and
when his name was called he went to
| the defence of Alderman Jordan, the
friend of my childhood" He called
attention to the positions of trust oc-
cupied by the Alderman's brothers,
and characterized him as the worthy
son of a worthy sire. He declared
that Mr.. Jordan was above reproach
and his character white as NOW Il
have always been friendly to Mr..
Salinger," he went ON, but when he
SAYS his course here has been honest
and consistent have a right to ques-
tion his statement. / want to know if
it is consistent for him to vote as n
OF SIX lueu To 6l6cb d. ul0lIDeT Vi tI0
| Board of Finance when he voted to
adopt a rule which. says seven votes
shall be necessary to elect IN officer? /
question his sincerity and his man
hood"
ED M'LAUGHLIN' TO THE RESCUE.
Mr.. Salinger replied that his action
in voting for Mr.. Lembeck was per-
fectly legal, and that if he (Salinger)
had wanted a reelection he could
| have had it for the asking. Mr.. O'Neill
obtained the floor and was, figura-
lively speaking, wiping the floor up
with Mr.. Salinger in much the same
strain as before, when Edward I. Nc
Laughlin, who was sitting outside the
railing, remarked in a sepulchral
tone:-
wind, foreign Wind
This seemed to exasperate Mr..
O'Neill and he shouted to Mr.. Me
Laughlin;-
IF you don't get out I'll put you
out. You haven't got that young
doctor to deal with now.n
Then he went over to where Mr..
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