The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-10-27
TWO EDS BHTTHR'N ONE.
If a Fel1ah's Looking for a
Bit of Fun-in the
Street Board.

The Street and Water Commissioners
held meeting this morning that was
merely a curtain raiser to O most hilari-
tion was received from the residents
along Van Cleef street complaining of
the filthy condition of the cutters and re-
ferred to the Committee on Streets. Jarvis
& Co. petitioned the Board to permit
them to pave Thirteenth street, from
Provost street to the Hudson River. 1t
was granted with the proyiso that the
work be done under the supervision of
the Board. The contract for the sewer in
Hopkins avenue was awarded to Patrick
O'Neil, and the contract for the improve
ment of Woodward street, from Grand
street to the Morris canal. was awarded
to Henry Byrne. A resolution ordering
S., 500 paid to Contractor CavanaGh on
Sherman place was passed, rs was one
paying Henry Byrne Il, 1882. So for street
cleaning, and one TO Philip Tumulty for
S166.66 as improvementinspect on street
work.
M'LAUGHLIN TO THE FRONT.
At this point ex-Assemblyman Ed. Nc
Laughlin arose and said:-
"Mr. President, would like to know
when the mud is to be removed from the
front of St. Peters parochial school and
when the sewer at York and Van Worst
streets is to be cleared out"
Mr.. Dugan will have the sewers
cleaned this week." Commissioner
Somers responded; 'sas to the mud, I
will have to refer you to the Committee
on Streets"
Mr.. Mclaughlin took his seat again
and became absorbed in contemplation.
Resolutions ordering ii. Z. McGibney
paid $500 and $3.50, final payments on the
Halliday street improvements, were
passed. Commissioner Van Keuren voted
mo, :" for the reason that the work was
not done in accordance with the wishes OF
the property owners. Seyenty-five dol
lars was ordered paid to Philip Muldoon
as salary for October as Sidewalk Inspec
tor, and $500 was ordered paid to Ed
wards Brothers on the new Fourth Pre-
cinct Station House.
The plans for School No. 90 were re-
ceived and adopted and the clerk ordered
to advertise for proposals
A petition from H.. H. Farrier and
others was received asking for new
water main in Montgomery street, be-
tween Van Worst and Grove sbreets. The
Board then adjourned.
AN INTERCHANGE OF PLEASANTRIEs.
While the members were still in their
seats, Mr.. Mclaughlin advanced to the
rail and said, II give you tair w arning
that will bring sample of the black
mud on York street to the next meeting
of the Board. "
Don't dump it on the street or you
will be arrested" said Van Keuren.
The Commissioners then left their seats.
leaving Mclaughlin standing at
stairs. As Dugan was passing
McLauglin said, Eight hundred chill
dren compelled to breathe the noisome
smells from this mud?u s'Yes, and you
are the one that complains" said Dugan,
as he passed into an inner room. Nc
cooler and said as IL to himself
"There's better job in Montgomery
street; that pays.
ssYou're a liar' came Dugan's voice
from the inner room.
There's job in Grove street; that
pays continued Mr.. Mclaughlin un-
moved.
"You'r liar again." came Dugan's re-
ply in louder tones. Mclaughlin then
took sap of the water, and setting the
glass down answered your another liar
Then the fun took on a more sprightly as
pect.
your place is in the insane asylum"
f.You belong in State Prison." Nc
Laughlin sneered back. that's your pro-
per place."
CLOSE TO BLOWS
At this Dugan walked quickly over to
where Mr.. Laughlin was standing. His
face was flushed and he seemed about to
start bloody conflict
Don't you bother me,o exclaimed Nc
Laughlin, shaking his head vigorously.
Dngan turned and began to walk away
,sYou Just put your hands up to me-"
said Mclaughlin, land I'll spread that
big nose of yours all over your face"
"Go on, you lunatic,' said Mr.. Dugan,
from the inner room.n Mclaughlin then
walked down stairs, saying, States
Prison, States Prison. Dngan was in
in the inner room vigorously pol
ishing his nails. McLaugh-
lin stood out on the sidewalk
for five minutes waiting for Dugan to ap-
pear, but he didn't appear and McLaugh-
lin moved off with the remark that he'd
stump the city holding York street mud
in one hand.