The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-27


ably with previous rigemies and that
taken as whole they are well fitted for
the branches of services in which they
are employed
That the Mayor should place in uroms-
cuouS category individuals of whom there
is no question of their fitness. would
seem to us to be both undignifed and
unjust.
We occupy our positions as the repre-
sentatives or agents of the people only,
and in that capacity are as re-
sponsibla to them as are
any other city officials. No more,
no less. We make no Pharisaical display
of virtue. nor do we arrogate to and in
vest ourselves with all the good that is in
the city government We earnestly en-
deayor to do that which is right, but are
frank enough to admit that even with the
best that we can do we fail short of being
perfect. This Is the inhexible law of
humanity, and can no more be controlled
than the revolution Of the earth on Its
axis.
We invite criticism, but when that
criticism deQeDerates into unreasonlng
and hydrophobic assault, we would be
less than human did we not resent 1t.
Honest differences are as liable to occur
with the officers of government as with
private individuals and adjustment II de-
sired can be arrived at none the less
fairly because it is done amicably and
with intelligence.
ave submit that it would be more con-
| ducive to good government and do more
| to establish confidence in the community
| If pickering should cease and the several
members of the body cooperate work IN
| harmony and unison. 1t may not De good
politics; 1t may not please the claquers,
bnt we believe that it will meet with the
| appreciation Of all good citizens, and that
! it Is an end much to be desired.
Our city is not in such a condition or
| prosperity but that the united and earn
est efforts of all her officials are required.
| To the extent of our ability we will stand
| ready to do our part ana will also IN
manly way correct any errors which are
| in like manner brought to our attention.
The report was adopted and ordered
| spread in full on the minutes.
| GREENvILLE STATION HOUSE.
After paying their respects to Mayor
Wanser, the Commissioners, espying Con-
tractor Condor, at once called him to ac-
count for not having proceeded with the
Fifth Precinct Station House contract
The difficulty was adjusted in short
| order by Mr.. Condon's agreeing to sign
the contract and proceed with the work
at once.
NEWARK AVENUE SEWER.
A communication from Superintendent
E. w. Brooks of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company set forth that the officials
of that company, before constructing any
eulDdukfueuIS Ou GbIrOhu dVeAuS uO-
tween Warren and Henderson street, had
examined the now useless and much com
planned of sewer and had found it choked
up with dirt and mud. For this reason he
maintained, the company could not
consistently be held liable for any
the sewer at the present time. Commits
sioner Dugan reported that he discussed
the matter with Mr.. Brooks, as had also
Corporation Counsel Edwards. Mr..
Brooks promised to communicate with
the Philadelphia officials on the subject
| and report at ouce what action the COM
pany would take in m liter. The refusal
of the company TO bear part of the ex-
pepse of reconstruction will result in
suit for damages, resolution directing
| the Corporation Counsel to proceed in
this manner having been adopted.
MINOR BUSINESS.
Mayor Wanseris veto of the payrolls of
the iaborers employed repairing over
street openings amounting to $224.50;
| laborers in parks. $500; payrolls OF the
| Lamp Department and cleaning streets
and sewers, were read. The lengthy veto
message touching upon the legality of
| committee appointments was not read,
but referred with the others to the Com
| mittee of the Whole. The de
plorable condition OF the Giles
avenue sewer was complained of by
c. Schoomaker, George Perkins, the ex
would-be Mayor, in communication to
Mayor Wanser, which was In turn re.
ferred to the Street and Water Commits
siouers. Ittrequested His Honor not to sign
any warrants for Contractor Nolan until
that gentleman had removed Il half dozen
trees and several piles of rubbish from
kensington avenue. Mr.. Perkins evident
ly Is not aware that Nolan's contract
does not call for the removal of the rub
bish, which has been swept in piles on
Kensington avenue, since he completed
| the work. William D. Pendleton also
| complained that some persons were max
| ing dumping ground of the lower end of
Kensington avenue. Commissioner Dugan
will investigate the charges.
Messrs. Collins g. Corbin asked for the
removal of some sewer pipe from prop
| erty owned by them on Pavonia avenue.
| S. Il. Nreeland complained of the condi-
| tion of Sea View avenue. MIR. Dugan
will also attend to these complaints. For
weeks past the American Lumber Com
pany has been endeaVoring to secure the
passage of q resolution authorizing them
| to operate singletrack across West Side
avenue at James street to their works.
| This morning the privilege was
granted A patriotic individual
named Lynch wishes to construct q
| bridge in the vicinity of the hundred
steps, near Pohlmaun's. He submitted
| plans and asks but small consideration
| for his idea to do away with the steep
steps. so much complained of by pedes-
| trians compelled to use them.
Father Hennessey in communication
withdrew from the fight to cause the
opening of Clelk street.
Wharfnger Kelly's report showed the
| receipt of S266.5y. That sum has been de-
posted with the City Treasurer.
A communication from the Board of
| Health notified the Board that II. Tunis
Mclaughlin has complained Of the fear
| full condition of Mill Creek. ~,
Jules Bretorwitz. a mason and property
owner along the line of the proposed
WoodIawn sewer, was appointed inspec-
| tor of the work at SO per day.
A resolution directing the Jersey City
and Bergen Railroad Company to imme-
diately place Henderson, Bay and Mont
gomery streets in as good repair as found
| by the company prior to the laying of the
| Henderson street tracks was passed.
The contract for the 10000 tons of coal
! to be used NJ Belleville was awarded 10
| Hugh f. Mclaughlin. His bid was S4.8 81
| per ton. The payroll OF Commissioners
and clerks amounting TO Sl20S.30 was
| adopted, as were also the payroLls of the
| Water Assessors Department, aggregat-
| ing So. 800. 81; General Superintendent for
| May aud June, $3.50. SO each; reassessors,
| S525: laborers on meters, $613.33; Wharf
| niger Kelly and Sidewalk Inspector Null
| dom