The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-09
HOBOKEN SEW ERAGE.
A Very Talkatiye Meeting of the
Councilmen-Why the Delayp

but for Chairman Stanton's efforts the
session would have been another mid
night one. Councilman Snyder insisted
on displaying his speech making powers
on almost every question which came up
and the other members also had their
little say
The estate of Philip H ermsn said that
the appraisement of the property situ-
ated on Willow and Park avenues, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
was unjustly raised from $15,0 900 to $780,
600. The matter was referred.
The Committee of the Whole, to whom
was reported the general sewerage sys-
tenn for the city, reported progress, and
asked permission to meet again. 1t was
decided that the committee will meet on
October 81. Among a batch of claims
which was read was one amounting to
s3. 600 for au aerial truck. Councilman
Snyder asked that the claim be laid over,
as the gong had flaw. and the sound
was, to use the Councilman's simile,
'slike the rattle of junkman's bell"
When the bond and agreement of Will
lam Ard, for the building of a sewer in
Monroe street, were read, Councilman
Snyder arose and said he would like to
know who the bondSmen were going to
be. He said that the work would never
be completed, and that the bonds were
not worth the paper they were writ
ten on. This rather strong assertion was
contradicted by Cou ncilman Erlenkoetter.
who said that he personally knew that
some of the bondsmen were good and
reputable business men. Chairman Stan
ton discovered that the bond was irregular,
inasmuch as there was no witnesses
names attached, although this was
not very material. Councilman Boncelet
said he hoped that the sewer would be
speedily built. He related how the con-
tract was originally granted to Amos
Cramer and then given to John Logan.
Logan could not do the work at the price
he had agreed to do it, and then it was
ecided to award the contract to the next
lowest bidder, who was William Ard.
Councilman Kelly thought the work
should be hurried. He was surprised to
see the committee holding it back so
long, six months having elapsed since it
had been decided to do the work. why
don't the committee state the real reason
why the work is kept back?' he asked.
Councilman Snyder said he wanted a
proper bond. The matter was finally re-
ferred back to the committee.
A claim OF 500, passed at the last meet
ing, for filing in q sunken lot on the
meadows was the subject of a letter from
Mayor Grassman. He thought there was
no law by which the improvement could
constitute a lien against the property.
and ne recommended that 8: resolution or
ordinance be adopted by the Council
which would make such Improvement on
sunken lots a lien. Councilman Erlen-
koetter said that there was State law
which prevented the Council from filling
up any lots at the owners expense. The
CRY has to bear the burden.
1t was finally decided to lay the Mayors
letter before the Committee on Health
in conjunction with the Corporation At
torney.
Health Inspector Saltonstahl stated that
the Improvement in the sanitory condition
of the City Hall, which was being done,
was not thorough and that he intended to
lay the matter before the Grand Jury. A
communication was read from the mem
bers of Excelsior Hose Company which
stated that the company, which had been
thirty-six years in existence, had been
grossly misrepresented by Chief Engineer
Applegate. and asked that the Council
declare what their status was at present
in the Fire Department of the city. The
signers were all well known business
men.
A claim of $3.50 of the irrepressible
Peter Quinn for service as an inspector
on the Park avenue Improvement, was
laid out, and was not passed. This makes
little difference to Peter, however, as he
will sue in the courts and recover judge
ment. The bond and agreement of Mr..
Ard were then taken up. and despite the
vigorous protests of Councilmen, Snyder
and Londrigan were accepted. Council
man Boncelet wore a happy look. The
Board then adjourned to meet on October
80
Green, but Knew What They Wanted.
While Justice of the Peace John w.
Moots was walking up First street in Ho-
boken last night, on his way to attend a
lodge meeting, he was stopped by q
young man who had q decidedly verdant
appearance and the traditional hayseed
in his hair. On the young mans arm was
q young country girl with fresh, rosy
cheeks and of athletic build. She wore a
sort OF frightened look.
Can you tell me where I can find q
Squire?S the young man asked.
The Judge looked at the couple and,
being shrewd observer of human
nature, made up his mind at once that
the couple were of the runaway marriage
kind.
What do you want the Squire for9'
the Judge asked with a sort of I-know-it-
all smile which he calculated would
make the young man tell the truth.
The young man hesitated He began
fumbling with the button holes of his
vest in a nervous manner. The young
woman gave his arm a vigorous pinch,
but he was silent.
IF you want to get married, F" ventured
The Judge in his most encouraging tone,
II am Justice of the Peace myself and
can perform the ceremony"
The young man did not hesitate any
longer. The young woman stepped on
his toes, and he said he want
ed to get married. The couple
and the Judge adjourned to his office on
First street. There the bashfal young
man said his name was James Won Schro-
ten. twenty-five years old, aud that he
was q farmer OF Mills Corners, Dutchess
county, N. Y. The young woman With
the rosy cheeks said she was Maggie
Heinreichs, nineteen years, q farmers
daughter, of Mills Corners.
The couple were speedily made one and
the Judge rewarded with crisp bank
note by the young farmer. who seemed
well supplied with money. The couple
told the Judge that they came down with
an excursion party on the West Shore
Railroad yesterday. They had visited
the different places of amusement in New
York and iii the evening came over to
Hoboken. They then decided to get mar
ried. The young farmer said he owned
the best farm in Dutchess county.
Hudson Circuit Court.
Calendar. Friday. October 10. A. d. 1soo.-
Supreme and Circuit Court cases. Nos. 2, 3, 4 Z,
II, Is, III,