New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
MOUNT VERNON.
THE COMMON COUNCIL TO OVERHAUL
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY.

PUBLIC LIBRARY AFFAlRS-A GAVEI. PREVENTED
TO JUDGE M1Lis-NorEs ABOUT TOWN.
Tha, there was good foundation for the state
ment made in this column few days ago 'na'
the neglect indifference or inefiicency OF the cleo
trc light company had aroused the people TO de-
nounce the company in positive language Is SUD-
stantia;el by correspondence between the company
and the Aldermen since made Pubic Alderman
Tichenor who is prominently mentioned as one or
the Republican candidates for City Judge, snowed
that he was determined to do his duty, even at the
risk Of corporation opposition If he should be
nomina ted. and introduced a resolution mat the
Street Lighting Committee inquire into the cause
of sections Of tn" city being in darkness several
nights recently and declared that 1.-THE lighting had
been very unsatisfactory. and IL was Eigh lime TO
miserable service" Alderman Whitmore in his re-
marks declared that un.ess the COMPANY could give
nuilei Alderman Buck said tha, the public was
The resolution was adopted and DR.. 7. 4. Fletcher:
chairman OF the committee. said that ne ne would l.
received acknow edgment that the lighting wa,
ne rea wsa' the h had DELAYED making
templated mproyemen II "oGa az az once b sdd ,on 10
building and add steam and electric machinery 80
meet all demands In sight
The public library will probably. now be an as
action Of the Board of Education; which amthor!zed
three OF whom shall be members Of the Board of
Education and two citizens not members OF the
apply for charter from the University Regents at
once. When this charter is obtained the trustees
brary system will be reorg anized and the facilities
extended to meet the needs OF the entire people
lie library will be secured, the books will be trans
ferred to it. and the library will probably be open
each day in the week for the use OF the public \
person thoroughly familiar with the work OF library
administration viii be employed the books will be
G. catalOgued library
be conducted after The most appr9yed S 9, system Sh
library and executive rooms and storerooms for the
Board of Education is completed, the public library
reading-room alcoves. gallery etc Should the
Board Of Educsti0n not carry & on the & work @ t sais,
looking 10 a change Of administration.
The Court of Sessions of Westchester County:
organized more than 200 years ago. went out Of
existence Monday. under the provisions of the
new State Constitution. one of the pleasant Incl
an ivory, gayel inlad with gold to Judge Isaac y.
Mills. who lives in this city by the officers Of the
twelve years. Several lawyers present commended
many cases before him. on the gold band encir-
cling the handle of the gavel is inscribed: '1Ss3
9sa o h an' on h nf scd sanG the ne
Honorable Isaac y. Mills County Judge of West
cenber %. 1885,
The Mount Vernon Musical Society gave the
MEsslah 9nder the direction of Professor Alfred
were many who bought tciots that were unable TO
attend because Of engagements made prior TO the
announcement of the date of the concert OF the
solois;s. some were from the Oratorio Society, of
New-N ork which gives the Messiah in Carnegie
Hall tonight. and Included Mrs. Sarah Baron
Anderson. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell and Mr. Bushnell
James NJ. Anderson. one of the members OF the
Board OF Education who has been seriously iii
with typhoid fever for several weeks. has suffered
relapse but there is promise OF his early recovery.
The members of the Board him handsome
floral gift on Christmas Day as greeting.
The Wesleyan College Giee ard Mandolin Club
ga at he Mona fian Accc-
citation Building last night for the benefit of the
association