The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-15
spectal 10 ths Scranton Trinune.

PITTsToN, Pa, Sept a.
GPHE action Of the council in voting
to pave Main street with asphalt
has caused much surprise and
u indignation about the city, and
has been the main topic Of CONVERSE
tion today among those interested in
public welfare.
Councilman Tigue and Hennigan
state that they are prepared to sub
stantiate their former statements be-
fore proper committee Of citizens at
any time, and II 10 probable that their
testimony will be heard by the citi-
zsns' advisory committee at an carly
date.
The following opinions gathered by
q TRIBUNE representative will give an
idea Of the sentiment Of the people Of
Pittston upon the paving question:
John b. Law-'I think it an out
rage. and all the more strange that the
council should decide on asphalt. after
having asked and obtained the opin-
lon Of the advisory committee" When
asked what he thought Of the public
declaration Of Councilman Tigus, he
replied: II think the advisory COM
mittse or any body of citizens should
take the matter up and sift it thor.
oughly. 1t is the only proper methoi
to pursue and l am in hopes they will
do il and that without delay"
G. K. Campbell-'If the eonsensuS
OF opinion was for the brick pave the
council sh ould respect the opinion.
theoretically conclude the advisory
committee were sufficiently well in
formed Of the wishes OF the public on
the pave question, having been unof-
ficially interested in the matter for the
past three months and acting by invi-
tation in conjunction with the council.
Therefore. they being In touch with
the property owners Of the borough, es-
pecially those on Main street, should have
commanded the respect Of our ooun-
Gil and should have Influenced the
council In their official action. Had
they we would have brick" John
Jordan, justice Of the peace: II think
the oounsil did net treat the commit.
tee with the respect due them. In my
judgment brick is the best pave aud
the council made mistake in adopt
ing the asphalt. As regard the state
ments made by Mr.. Tigue think Mr..
Langan should make him prove them
so far as he ia concerned" o.
W. st. John-"The council should
have selected brick and their action
in not having done so more than sur
prises me. In fact 1t is strange. very
strange. The charges of corruption
made by Councilman Tigue should be
taken up by the advisory committee
and pushed until every vestige Of their
truth or falsity is established. 1t Is o
duty they owe the community"
Councilman Tigue-"Yes.t the charges
l made again repeat and stand pre-
pared to sutstautiate them before
any tribunal. by reputable witnesses
either in court or out of court"
Councilman Hennigan "All that
Mr.. Tigue has said am willing to SUBJ
stantiste." "Mr. Hennegan, was any
similar offer such as Mr.. Tigus refers
to made to your" "Yes"
Councilman Lynott- all proba-
bility brick 1t would have been had
not there been so much talk of Doodle.
Tho only man who approached me was a
well known detective OF the Lshigh
Valley railroad. who was dssirous OF
having the material shipped over that
road. Twas not offered any money;
never saw any,"
John Connsll-I won't pay for as.
phalt II can get out Of 1t. because /
can't afford II. am willing to have q
good road, but don't favor putting
down something I can't pay for. am
willing to get up petition and present
1t to the council protesting against the
imposition and outrage"
P. W. Ferguson-"It's an outrage of
the bassst kind"
Benjamin Harding, chairman Of the
advisory committee-"Ths action of
the council more than surprises me,
and In view of the statement made by
Councilman Tigus the advisory COM
mittee should make an investigation
and thorough one; cost what it will"