The Monmouth inquirer., 1893-04-27

co tffreS such street
Eopened. 1t also requires the owner
of'the land to grade the street at his own
expense and to the satisfaction of the
Board.
Provision is also made for the protec-
ton of the fire hydrants and the public
sewers. Also for public pound and the
taking up of horses, cattle, ETC., found
running at large
THE POLICE REPORT.
The Town Marshal reports the usual
condition of good order throughout the
year, and congratulates our citizens that
the large additions recently made to our
population were Of industrious, law-abid-
ing people. This is certainly matter for
congratulation, giving confidence for the
present and assurance for the future of
the continued prosperity of the town so
long as additions to its population can be
made from among those of the character
represented. The foundation of the pros
perity of every community is in the indus
try, integrity and sobriety of the people.
Respectfor the laws springs naturally from
those who are characterized by these
virtues and peace and good order natur
ally follow. 1t follows, also that it costs
such a people little for police service, and
the taxes which were it otherwise would
go to maintain order, may be appropriate
ed to making improvements which go to
promote the general welfare.
The Marshal also reports the collection
of certain delinquent taxes, amounting in
all, during the year, to $66.4l, which has
been turned over to the Treasurer and is
accounted for in his reDort
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The report of the Board Of Health at
tributes, in part, at least, the general
good health of the town to the introduce
ton of wholesome water In view of the
fact that many towns and cities near by
have suffered severely during the past
year from the contamination of the
sources of their water supply, the people
Of Freehold are to be congratulated upon
having the source of their supply abso-
lutely free from surface pollution, it being
drawn from point below surface filtra-
ton, and in addition they have the assur
ance from competent chemical experts
who have analyzed it, that it is free from
organic or other substances of deleteri
Gus character. This ought to be not only
comforting reflection to our people, bu
also recommendation to persons seeking
place of residence. and doubtless vii
be, in connection with our other advan
tages, when the fact has been more gener
ally advertised,
The Board Of Health also takes occasion
to condemn the use of old wells, t
one of which they trace the origin o
n case of sickness and death from
typhoid fever. There are a numbe
Of wells in the town which hay'
been in use for fifty years and up
wards, and if those who profess to be fa
miliar with the subject are correct, Their
can be little doubt that they are sourc
of danger to the health of those who us
them At all events the suggestion of tn
report that the use of them should be dis
continued is worthy of attention, am
should induce those using wells, whethe
new or old, to have scientific test made
in order to satisfy themselves that the wa
ter is wholesome, or at least harmless.
4 The Secretary Of the Board also report
for the first time the vital statistics of th
town. This is an important item, an
should be made more comprehensive an
complete in future reports. these stats
tics shew more conclusiyely than ordina
nv verbal statements the actual conditio
OF the health Of the town, while the ak
sance of their publication, in these day
leads to the inference that we fear
make them public.
The expenses of the Board for the pas
year are reported at $16470. Having
balance on hand at the beginning of th
year, from former appropriations, an al
preparation Of $50 by the Board of Con
, missioners was more than sufficient
carry them through the year.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The report of the Chief Of the Fire D
partment reports five organizations, nam
5 ", two steam engine companies, two hot
: companies and a hook and ladder con
Q pany, with equipments complete, excel