The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-10-06


siding on South Main street. came to him and
excitedly declared that young girl employed
as a maid in the NIilken household had given
birth to a child and "made away with it,"
The Burgess visited the house and the maid
denied the story. The doctors were called in
and they decided that the girl had given birth
to child within two days. The bill of ten
dollars was for their services.
When asked by Council why he did not
make an arrest the Burgess replied that not.
withstanding the decision of the doctors the
girl protested that she was innocent snd as
the child alleged to have been born could not
be found it was concluded that the borough
would have a poor case, especially in view of
the repeated acquittals of girls at Pottsvile
even where the bodies of the children had
been found and the testimony against che
mothers had been strong.
After a short discussion Council instructed
the Burgess to present the bill for collection
| to Charles Milkeu, the man who accused the
girl. Council will not pay it.
Mr.. Bergen held the floor to demand
a Mr. Dooey, who held contract for street
work. 1t took considerable coaxing to get
Mr. Bergen off the floor, even after Council
had promised to call the contractor to ac.
| count.
Messr5. Miles, Broughall and Spalding
appeared in behalf Of the Board of Health
and asked that the borough act upon the
health regulations as soon as possible, so that
the boaed may enforce penalties where people
are obstinate or negligent
| Complaint was made that the limerick
street sewerage company has left that street
in bad condition and the present outlet OF
the sewer is a nuisance. Mr.. Gable, chair
man of the street committee, gave notice that
if the company does not remedy the evil the
sewer will be blocked.
Complaint was made that the hues in
house Of Robbins row opposite the east end
Of Coal street are in dangerous condition
Mr. Coakley stated that Mr.. Robbins had
declared that he would do nothing; that he
had no insurance on the buildings, butshould
they burn down he would lose nothing, as he
had already got his money out of them. Mr..
Dougherty said he called upon Mr.. Robbins
who said he would make no changes.
On motion Of Mr.. Gable, the Borough
Solicitor was instructed to give Mr.. Robbins
notice to put the buildings in safe condition
and if he fails to do 50 begin suit in equity
against him.
A report from Surveyor Beddall as to the
grade of North White street was read. II
showed that the grade but slightly varies
| from what it should be. A Recommendation
by Mr.. Beddall that the grade book be ad
hered to was adopted. The question arose
on complaint at the last meeting by T. J
Higgins.
The survey committee was instructed tC
have West Coal street at Glovers company
houses, surveyed preparatory to putting down
pavements.
! At one Of its recent meetings the Borough
Council required Treasurer Bradigan tC
furnish bond for $4,000 in addition to the
one already given for $4,000. The increase
was made on account of Mr.. Bradigan having
charge Of the money received from the sale
of water bonds. Last night it was presented
with J. ]. Bradigan, NJ. d, Malone and J. J
Franey as sureties, 1t was approved.
Complaint was made against the steam
blowing of at nights at the electric ligh
station, corner of Bowers and Lloyd streets
The Chief Burgess was instructed to motif,
the company to abate the nuisance
A bill for S, for a silver badge made for the
health officer caused many caustio remarks
One of the Councilmen said the officer shoul
have been given a silver tea set for the price
The bill was referred
A bill for incandescent electric lights alst
aroused the ire Of the Councilmen and the,
showed it back with a rush, They said every
body seems to try and rob the borough whe
they furnish anything
The report of the Chief Police showed Il
arrests during September, seven paid fine.
four served time aud one was discharged.
The report of the Borough Treasure
showed that the borough owed him S1,OOL5
on account of orders oyerdrawn
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