New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-21
ELIZABETH.
CITY PAYMENTS HELD UP BY DIS
GRUNTLED COUNCIL MEN.

A souABBLE OVER POLICE APPorNTMENTs-LocAL
NOTES OF PERSONAL AND SOCIAL INTEREST
Some members OF the Elizabeth City Council are
displeased over the appointment OF SIX new police
men who we're needed protect the lives ana
property of the inhabitants. Previous 10 the put
ting on OF these the city did not have any
more patrolmen doing duty than II had twenty-five
years ago. although the population has more thah
doubled since then. and large portions OF the CITY
have been built I'D and new streets opened. Ihere
are now e.ghty-five miles of streets TO patrol ana
one-third more houses 70 guard than IN io" III
some parts OF the town the residents do NOT see
a policeman more than once a day BECAUSE "
majority OF the Council fit to respect the
wishes OF the people and give them more ponce
protection four Councilmen revolt because they
could not have some OF their friends and pohucai
supporters appointed on the force, ana reiuse ho'
only to pay the bills OF the six new Policemen but
on Monday night refused to pay any bills wha'-
ever. because these six bills for salary were in
clided in the Frnance Committees report. They
did the thing a month ago. and the cohse-
quence is the whole Police Department and every
other creditor OF the city will have 10 wait lot
money until October l. The citizens are indignant
this ridiculous chd's play, as they call H. on
the part of four public servants, while the persons
who have worked for the money due them ana
need It to support their families would like to know
how the four "kickers' would feel II they were
similarly Inconvenience.
There is also a howl among the other creditors OF
the city. who cannot understand why they should
be made to suffer because certain police appoint
ments are obnoxious to a coterie Of Councilmen
There will be a big time among the Elks in this
city next Friday night September q, when the
New-York Lodge Of Elks will pay a fraternal visit
to their brethren in this city Great preparations
are on foot 10 receive the New-Yorkers. who will
bring along with them a large array OF their best
talent and the most prominent members OF the
theatrical profession. They will be met at the
station by Elizabeth Lodge, headed by the Veteran
Zouave Band and Will be escorted through the
principal streets to the Drake Opera House, where
the social session will be held and a fine supper
served The foremost citizens here will be invited
by Elizabeth Lodge 10 attend the celebration and
welcome the men from Gotham
pretty wedding took place on Wednesday morn
ing in St Patrcks Church. The contracting
parties were Daniel j. Walsh. president OF the
Young Mems Father Mathew Society. and Miss
Julia A. Sullivan. niece of exFreeholder owen Sui
Ivan The bridesmaid was Miss Merry Sullivan.
sister of the bride. while the best man was Will
lam A. Walsh, brother Of the bridegroom. The
ushers were William J. Dunn and William A. Can
non The ceremony was performed by Father
Meehan, OF St. Patrcks. and was followed by re-
cepton at the home OF the bride. No. 324 Pine-st.
The gifts were many, among them beautiful! one
from the Father Mathew Society. The couple
Will spend the honeymoon at New-London, Conn.
The Consolidated Traction Company has built a
new theatre car for the Of its patrons which
Is handsomely fitted up with rows of red, white
and blue lights on the outside. while rugs and car
pets decorate the interior The car is twenty feet
long, and promises to be popular for private par
ties The officials of the Traction Company with
the press representatives. Of Elizabeth and New
ark took ride over the entire system in Newark,
the Oranges and Elizabeth on Saturday night and
afterward had a supper at QUEENS Hall. In Eliza
beth The car made the from Elzabethport
back to Newark in thirty minutes.
The Elizabeth Tinpate Company has purchased
large tract OF and IN fye, birdave te
the Elizabeth River The matter has been referred
to the City Council.
The Foresters of this city have made arrange
night at the Drake opera House. A musical and
literary programme of unusual excellence VIII be
given and there will be speeches by the three dele
gates from New-Jersey to the supreme Court ses-
sion at London.
All the conductors. motormen and swltchmen in
the employ of the Consolidated Traction Company
this city have been informed that their eyes viii
be examined for color blindness, the examinations
to begin next week.
night at the home of William Lloyd. No. 106l East
Grand-st. The contracting parties being his daugh-
ter. Miss May Lloyd, and Albert Bakey, Of
Sayre-st.
Oscar Welner Lodge. Knights and Ladies of
Honor held an enjoyable reunion Tuesday night.
A literary and musical entertainment was given.
followed by refreshments.
George H. Sanborn who for many years has been
auditor OF the freight department of the Central
Railroad will start on Monday for California. where
he has accepted a place with a new railroad COM
pany.
Miss Anita May Gerwlg was quietly married to
Frank Roberts this week. The ceremony was per
formed at the Westminster Presbyterian Church by
the Rev. Henry A. McKubbn, the pastor.