The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-12
KBLLY'S BLOOD WAS III.
And He Made Hoboken's
Council Chamber Hum
Last Night.
sTANTON's FAMILY in CLOVER.
Kelly Goes for Him and Between
the Acts Dresses Down q
Visitor.

The Hoboken Council seem desirous Of
emulating their Union Hill brethren. At
a recent meeting Councilman Londriean,
who acted as chairman. ran things tosuit
himself for awhile and pandemoni ium
reigned supreme. Last night, however,
Councilman Londrigan was unusually
quiet and Councilman Kelly was the dis
turbing element, and there has seldom
been more excitement.
Bad blood has existed for some time be-
tween Councilmen Stanton and Kelly.
The first row last night was provoked by
Councilman Stanton's motion that the
report of supplies furnished by the Over
seer of the Poor be accepted. Council
man Kelly objected. He said that he
noticed most of tie supplies were dis
the Fourth ward, and he intimated
crooked work.
sTANTON'S TWELVE POSITIONS.
The member from the Fourth was on
his feet in an instant. He said the Fourth
ward was the poorest ward in the city,
and that perhaps there would not be so
many on the poor list il the Street Com
missioner-whO is Councilman Kelly's
brother--would employ some men from
that ward.
You and your family shouted Kelly,
ARE holding twelve or fourteen positions
LlOttt tAC puOAt. IL lc u WO4QEE tftdt NQU
would not have some of the female menu
bers wear pants and secure their appoint
ment on the police force.''
Councilman Stanton rose, dignifed but
white with rage. II admit" said he,
that / hold two or three positions which
the public have conferred upon me.
But, F" pointing his finger at Kelly, ''thes
people whom you have misrepresented
will be glad when your term expires, as
they will show you what they think OF
you. In the meanwhile Chairman Erlen-
koetter had been continually rapping for
order, and the lobby was greatly worked
up, as it looked as If Kelly would leave
his seat, but order was finally secured
There was another kick made by Kelly
at resolution which directed the clerk
to prepare ballots for and against the id
crease OF the pay OF the Police Depart4
ment, but nothing serious resulted, andA
the Board took recess.
BETWEEN THE ACTS.
During recess Tommy Callahan, we'll
known politician, had occasion to enter
within the railing of the chamber, wnen
Councilman Kelly Immediately went for
his scalp.
Your friendship is no good, he
roared. You're no good. You're dis
grace to the community. You took my
good money on election day and used it
by working against me. / would sooner
have you against me than with me. y
Callahan grew lvid with anger.
lyon are telling falsehood, SIR" he
replied. 'sFalsehood is not q strong
enough word. You are taking advantage
OF your position behind this railing to
abuse me and I will not stand it.
The two would probably have come to
blows had not cooler heads separated
them.
After reassembiing Councilman
Stanton effared a resolution accepting
the proposition of Robert Parker, one OF
the bondsmen of the late Revenue Collec-
tor to pay 500. Parker is not worth 8
cent, and if an execution was issued im-
mediately nothing would be recovered,
but Parker said he would borrow 500
from his friends and paw it to the city IL
they would release him from the bond
He earns $12 week in Washington Mar
ket and his offer was munifcent
WILL MEET YOU ON THE OUTSIDE.
Kelly cOuldn't see 1t in that light, and
he sprang to his feet to open fierce
TRADE against the Fourth ward in gem
eral- His remarks were rambling and not
to the point. He concluded by pointing
his finger at Stanton and saying, You;
why you would send your father TO States
Prison. | will meet you on the outside"
In the meanwhile Chairman Erlen-
koetter was rapping for order, but Kelly
would not pay any heed. CouncilmanStan-
ton replied that he would not pay any
heed to Kelly's last remarks, but he
would like to ask the permission Of the
Board to withdraw his resolution
"Then,' said he, ''let the city sue
Parker and see what it can recover. You
will find that by the action OF the meIn-
ber from the Third tonight the city will
be out just 800, as Mr.. Parker's offer is d
gratuitous one"
Stanton's request was granted and the
Board adjourned earlier than usual, a
fact which perhaps can be explained by
fear of other. breaks by Councilman
Kelly. The large lobby waited on the
sidewalk expecting to see a prize fight.
but nothing serious occurred.