The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-06-17

NJ Ane meeting OF the DoarO Oh DTee
holders last night bids for the erection of
retaining wall outside OF the hall of
records were received. The specifications
called for a 800 foot wall.wlth granite cop.
ing and steps. The specifications were
prepared by Boyer g. McCanD, Of Ho-
boken. Freeholders Ellis and Henness ey
were appointed telle-s by the chair and
the following bids were opened:-
T.. =. HdnTdbun. OF Perry avenue.
For each cubic yard wall. .Sl1 .S5
For each lineal foot OF coping. ..... 6.40
For Eech lineal foot Of steps. ...... 4.25
Dennis Burns.
For ench cubic yard of wall. ..sl1. so
For each lineal foot OF coping. ...... l 90
For each lineal foot of steps. ........ 1.25
Joseph II. CUtlcy
Eor each cubic yard of wall. . $40. so
For each lineai foot OF coping. ..... 5.25
For each llneal foot of steps. . 8 40
On motion OF Freeholder Coyle the bids
were referred TO the Committee on Court
House and Jail.
An invitation to attend the picnic of the
William II. Ellis Democratic Association
of Hoboken. at Pohlman's on Saturday,
July 2. was accepted.
Richard r. Green called the attention
Of the Boari to the fact that on the oc-
casion of the Colum bian celebration in
New York City there would be parade
made up of colleges, schools and inmates
OF institutions. and MIR. Green suggested
the feasibility and appropriateness OF the
Snake Hill Zouaves taking part. The
matter was referred to the Almshouse
Committee.
Reports on iron boilers at Snake Hill
showed the boilers to be in good condition
and the reports were referred to the
County Superintendent. Freeholder
Nelson was at loss to know which
boilers had been examined and none of
the Board could enlighten him. On mo-
tion of Freeholder Nelson the Clerk was
directed to ascertain at what institution
the boilers examined were located.
THE NEW PAssA1C BRIDGE.
A communication was received from
the Essex County Board Of Freeholders
stating that a committee Of five had been
appointed by that Board to consider the
matter Of a new bridge across the Passaic
River IN the eastern portion of Newark.
The committee desired to meet a like
committee from the HUDSON County
Board. On motion of Freeholder Noonan
the Director was directed TO appoint a
committee.
COUNTY ROAD PROGRESS.
Corporation Counsel Edwards reported
that he had filed a report of the proceed
ings of Section 2 of the Commissioners
with the Board OF Freeholders, and had
filed the original with the County Clerk.
This report embraces the six contested
questions which are awaiting the decis-
ION of the Supreme Court.
h'reeholder Ellis asked for another little
sum of S400 for the Peuitentiary Com
mittee, This time IL w5s absolutely nee
cessary that railroad be built TO carry
stones in the stone yard to the crusher.
Freeholder Nelson hoped that the COM
mtttee had investigated the matter
thoroughly.
"If the gentleman desires, will with
draw my motiou," said Freeholder Ellis
Nelson thought that the matter should
be laid over, but Mr.. Nelson WIS alone
and the power to eXpend the money was
granted.
BUILDINGS AND BONDS.
Freeholder Ellis Thought that the Com
mittee on New Buildings should make
some report.
Judge McGrath said that before the
Board could award contracts for the erec-
ton of any buildings it ought to nave the
money on hand. To award contracts
without having the cash was a clear vjo-
lation OF the law. 1t would be proper to
Issue bonds however.
Freeholdef Ellis replied that the FL
nance Committee had under considera-
ton the sale Of bends. Freeholder Ellis
offered resolution ordering a warrant
drawn 20 the order of Clerk John Boyd
$50 for incidentals.
Il think that Rn unusual amount 1t
is generally $50" said BreehoIder Nell
son.
1.-THE clerk informed me that re needed
it and would not ask for any more Tor
some time" replied Ellis.
The resolution was passed despite the
objection Of Freebolder Nelson.
On resolution, Henry Me;ke. at present
an attendant in the Lunatic Asylum, was
appointed Warden OF the Smallpox Hos
pital in place Of Joseph j. Denning.
Meike is to take charge July l. 1892, and
his salary is the same as his predecessor,
$500 per annum. John S. O'Neill was ap-
pointed IN Meike's place at salary of
$500 per annum.
On motion OF Freeholder Noonan. the
employees at Snake Hill were each granted
ten days vacation.
Lacrosse
The Lorillard A. C.'s team has can
celled the engagement with the Manhst-
tan A. G. g team because or its weakness
Far teams Thau haUa p