The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-03
REPUBS IN CONTROL.
The Board of Aldermen Re-
organized, Reuben Simp-
son Presiding.
RUSHING THE SLATE.
Democrats Get One Small Committee
Chairmanship-Now for
Fire Escapes.

night. Democratic Alderman Kelly,
from the First district. was the only alb
sentee. The recent election SO resulted
that the six Democratic Aldermen oc-
cupy seats on the left hand side OF the
chamber. and their six opponents on the
right side.
In the centre sits Alderman-at-Large
Simpson, who carries around in his vest
pocket the deciding ballot of that once
important body.
At ten minutes before eight o'clock
last night the lobby was crowded to over
flowing. The rooms seemed more bril-
iiantly illuminated than usual. The
whole appearance of the Cha mber was
one Of brightness.
A WEALTH OF FLOWERS
Alderman-at-Large Simpson. attired IN
neat black diagonal suit. and natty
black necktie, and his wealth of gray
hair, La Cleveland in front. took his
seat on the minute of eight O'Clock.
The President had scarcely taken his
seat when an immense bouquet of cut
flowers from the Minkakwa Club of
Greenville was presented. He was again
about to proceed when there was Il stir
in the lobby and inyoluntarlly the sight
seers who packed the passageway made
room for three men who were struggling
with floral offering for Alderman Pierce
j. Fleming. The piece was in the
form of horseshoe and stool
| more than eight feet in height.
1t was five feet wide and was made up of
| the finest cut flowers obtaiuable. Lilies.
roses, violets, Dansies, hyacinths and
smilax composed the magulficent gift.
The floral piece was of such dimensions
that it hid Aldermen Fleming. Norton
and Farley from view. A mhrmur of ad-
| miration passed through the CHAMBER as
the magnificent gift was deposited on the
| floor.
POPULAR ALDERMAN FLEMING.
Alderman Fleming represents the old
horseshoe" district, and the floral gift
| was from his constituents. AZ the con-
| clusion of the meeting the Alderman was
| also presented with handsome gold
headed umbrella from the rkenwood
| Social CLUB.
When City Clerk Scott had finally sue
ceeded in calling the role, President
| Simpson arose. and addressing the alder
men said:
| Mr.. SIMPSONS PLEDGES.
SIN assuming the duties Of the office of
| President of this board. it is with feel
| ing of hesitancy that may be unable to
| fulfill with satisfaction TO all the duties
| of the office. can only say that shall. to
| the extent of my ability. endeavor to
/ faithfully do my duty with tmpartiallty
| to all, and with no motives other than
| the protection of The. city's welfare. The
people expect us to aid aud carry out all
| matters that tend TO municipal reform
| We need pure water. rapid transit, better
pavements, cleaner streets and cheaper
gas. One of the first means TO accom-
| plish the desired end is to
do away with all mismanagement.
| The public expects retrenchment
\ in oil mr. rorr Qf mn r. a y
pense. Salaries of city officials. it too
| high, should be reduced. ANY official
not needed. should be discharged. These
| matters of public exrense, SO fur as with
us lies, should be attended to, or we shall
| be derelict to our trust. The citizens de-
sire great reduction in the tax levy In
| the matter of public expenditures for the
| public service. Our tax rate too high.
| The only way to reduce the same hon.
estlY, is to reduce expenses.
FIRST STEP TO TAKE.
I'VE may encourage judicious publ
i works that will add to the valuation of
property in the civ but the first step is
| to stop all waste and mismanagement.
| If by reducing our municipal business co
the simplest rule possible, and at the
least expense, we can save money to the
rent payer and the taxpayer, we shall
earn the good will of the public at large
and help on the work OF municipal re-
form. Asking at your hands your kind
torbearance, / promise you my best
efforts to do all In my power 60 aid you
in your deliberations.
Upon motion Of Alderman McCoobery
the remarks were ordered spread in full
on the minutes.
ELECTION OF OFFICIALS.
A motion to 90 iuto the election of a
Clerk, was carried. The honor of nomin-
aring John E. Scout, fell to Alderman
Max Salinrer Mr.. Scott was elected
,githout dissenting voice. Subsequent
ly, his salary was fixed at 81, 900 per year.
President Simpson. in response to a
resolution, appointed Aldermen Hill,
Norton and K aiser, a committee to wait
upon Mayor Wanser, TO notify him Of the
organization of the board, aud to inform
him that any and all messages will be re-
ceived and acted upon at the next meeting
of the board.
The old rules which governed the board
last year were adopted, aud Will stand un-
til a committee consisting of Aldermen
Salinger, Dusenberry and Kaiser frame
others.
The President then appointed Alder
men Kaiser, Lahey and Farley commit
tee to superlntend the distribution OF the
| 5000 given to the various G. A. r. Posts
for the proper celebration of Decoration
Day.
EXIT MIR. KELLY.
luSL6aQ OIL DdllOtiEk lJI tllClT EHSDScblV0
candidates for Building Inspector, the
opposing Aldermen nominated them by
resolution. The democrats defended the
present incum bent, Edward Kelly, but
ex-Alderman John e. McAlthur was
elected by vote of z to 5. Kelly was
present at the meeting, and, after the
meeting, started TO handle Max Salinger
without gloves. Max fs in the majority
now and more sarcastic than ever. Kelly
was no match for him in she war of
words
Alderman Martin next nominated Cap
tain Jack Graham for Inspector of
scales, Weights and Measures. Michael
O'Rourke was nominated by the demo-
Gratis. but was defeated, and at last Cap
tain Jack has a 81. Coz a year berth.
During the election of these men Presi-
dent Simpson. who was trifle nervous,
became confused. He was kept on the
straight track, however. BY City Clerk
Scott.
DEMOCRATS NOT IN 1T.
Then came the announcements of the
committees for The ensuing year. Every
Democratic member WIS apparently for
gotten save Alderman Norton. He was
given the chairmanship OF the Commit
tee on Trade Licenses. The other COM
mittees are:-
ALMs-K Kaiser, Salinger, Hill.
BATHS AND ARMoRIEs--K Kaiser, Martin, Flem-
ing.
ELECTIONS Dusenberry, Kaiser, Lahey.
ExcIsE-Martin, Salinger, Dusepbery.
EXHIBITIONS HILL Lahe7, Kaiser
FINANCE : l.aheys Hill, McCoobefy.