The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-17

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Messrs. Gable and D. r. James then got
into hot exchange of words, during
which Mr.. James said he would like Mr..
Gable to state TO the people the difference
between 800 600 and Sl590OO, aud Mr..
Gable said he would give Mr. James SIS
to go into a small space with him. The
latter retorted that he was ready at any
time, but the exchange ended.
An ordinance granting right of way to
the Schuylkill Telephone Company was
adopted. The company is to enter into a
written agreement giving the Council
free use of the local exchange.
Solicitor Pomeroy read opinions on the
Llwlor and Jones claims for DANA ees,
stating that the borough was not respon-
sible. Mrs. Bridget Lawlor claimed dam
ages for being struck by a coasting sled
on Chestnut street last February Mr..
Jones claimed damages for injuries sus- 10
tanned by falling on slippery pavement
on North White street.
The claim of Lawrence Little for dam.
age to sleigh was ordered paid and the
claim was placed in the hands of the
Solicitor for collection from the Schuyl-
kill Traction Company.
A petition from residents of West Coal
street com claiming about the sewer which
has been before the Council and Board of
Health for several weeks past was read
and President Mcclure instructed the
sanitary committee to meet the Board of
Health and see what can be done to abate
the nuisance and also instructed the
Borough Solicitor to give the officers in
structions in the matter.
Mr. Meluskey made lengthy report of
routine work on the public water works
and also stated that Quinn & Kerns have
sent in a bill for $3.50 for repairing the
Brandonville dam 1t is claimed that
81 500 of the amount is for new work.
The bond of William Schmicker and
his agreement on his coal hauling con-
tract were accepted.
On motion of Mr.. McElhenny, it was
decided that the parties who executed the
note given to the Jeanesville Iron Works
Company see the off iials of the bank and
see If the discount cannot be cancelled by
paying the principal and interest for the
time the money has been used.
Council decided to hold another meet
ing next Monday evening to meet Con
tractor McAdam.
A. j. Womelsdorf has sued the borough
for 5000 for extra services in connection
with the public water works.
On mo ion of 7. J. James, the salary of
the superintendent of the water works
wa fixed at S75 per month and on motion
OF Mr.. Hand, the officsr's bond was fixed
at $1,000.
L. j. James nominated ex-Councilman
A. b. Lamb for the superintendency and
Mr. Gafiigan nominated ex Councilman
Oscar Betteridge. The latter was elected.
Messrs Kane Meluskey, Mcclure, Gafi
gan, Kerns, Dougherty, Hand and D. r..
James voted for Mr. BetterldGe, and
Nessrs Bo4hm, McElhenny, Magargle,
L. j, James, Straughn, Gable and Reese
voted for Mr. Lamb.
Mr.. Straughn presented the following
resolution and it was adopted on motion
of Mr. Gable: Resolved That all indus
tries established in the borough of Shen-
andoah giving employment to at least
thirty five hands are hereby exempted
] from taxation for borough purposes for a
period of ten years from the beginning
with the passage of this resolution pro
vided that the privileges of this resolu-
tion sh all be construed to refer only to
buildings as are required in the operation
of such industry as may ask for exonera-
tion.
| Mr.. Gable reported that the Phoenix
Fire Company wanted its money, but the
Columbia Hose Company was willing to
wait for its appropriation until July 1st.
Mr.. Reese said the Rescue Hook and
Ladder Company desired its appropriation
for building purposes. Orders were
granted for the Phoenix and Rescue Com
panies.
Mr.. Reese recommended Mrs. Shortall,
of the 5th ward, for exoneration. Mr..
Mcclure recommended Mrs. McNulty, of
the 2nd ward, Mr.. Gable recommended
Mrs. Becker. of West Centre street, and
Mrs. Davis, of South Catharine street.
Mr.. James referred to the discussion on
ex onerations before the School Board on
Wednesday night aud said Council ought
to establish some rule gov erning the
| granting of generations from taxes